Coldean - Bevendean History Project
Coronation Celebrations in Coldean Sunday 7th May 2023
Nearly
400 people from St Mary Magdalen Church together with Coldean
residents, and their families, celebrated the Coronation of King
Charles III, on a memorable day in the Church and grounds on the day
after the Coronation. The day started off overcast but became
pleasantly warm and sunny, and no-one wanted to leave when 5 p.m., the
closing time came around!
A Welcome bugle fanfare was sounded for the arrival of the Mayor, by one of the Churchwardens Paul Simmons.
Paul was the official Bugler for the Brighton Mayor for over 20 years.
Mid-Sussex Hog Roast catered for well over 350 adults and children with a delicious lunch - ‘A Street Plate’, with Pulled Hog Roast, bun, Mac N’ Cheez, Sticky Wings coleslaws side salads and chutneys; with vegetarian and vegan alternatives (Plant Burgers).
There was a lot of food! And no one went away hungry!
People collecting their food at lunch time.
The Mayor, Councillor Lizzie Dean and her Consort, and Mace Bearer arrived for lunch, and were welcomed by Revd. Betsy and Anna de Wit the chairperson of the Coldean Residents Association.
With lunch and prosecco for the Mayor and her party, a good time was had by all, in the street table seating for hundreds of people outside the Church on the Church forecourt.
People seated waiting for their lunch.
There were lots of events throughout the day including a 55’ Inflatable Obstacle Course for the youngsters in the church hall garden..
Children coming off the Inflatable Obstacle Course.
Face Painting on the lawn in front of the Vicarage.
There was face-painting, crown-making and a crafts table, and the Buckingham Palace padlock game, Victoria Sponge Cake competition (for adults and for children under 14 years of age, with 4 entries by youngsters, 2 boys and 2 girls).
Competition Cakes in the church hall.
People trying the padlock game setup by Simon Bubloz of Windward Groves the Letting Agents who have an office in Beatty Avenue Coldean.
The Brighton Big Voices choir, entertained us with their singing, there was also a Raffle.
A Jazz duo played all afternoon on the Church forecourt.
Games were organised for the children on the lawn in front of the Vicarage, opposite the newly consecrated Church Memorial Garden.
There were a number of games including Egg & Spoon races, Sack races, Wheelbarrow races, Three-Legged races and Running races to let the young people use up some energy.
The cakes were eaten with afternoon tea provided about 4 p.m. There were cream teas with clotted cream, jam and scones. And the ice-cream van came too and did a roaring trade.
People waiting for their cream teas in the afternoon sunshine.
Many thanks go to all the volunteers who helped to plan and run the Event so smoothly, and our sponsors and donors who helped to make it happen as a free Event for all.
This was the second free Coldean Community Day held within the year (last year we ran the Platinum Jubilee Event celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, also a very memorable and successful day with nearly as many people), and with many new people attending and enjoying the Event this time.
John Phillips
A Welcome bugle fanfare was sounded for the arrival of the Mayor, by one of the Churchwardens Paul Simmons.
Paul was the official Bugler for the Brighton Mayor for over 20 years.
Mid-Sussex Hog Roast catered for well over 350 adults and children with a delicious lunch - ‘A Street Plate’, with Pulled Hog Roast, bun, Mac N’ Cheez, Sticky Wings coleslaws side salads and chutneys; with vegetarian and vegan alternatives (Plant Burgers).
There was a lot of food! And no one went away hungry!
People collecting their food at lunch time.
The Mayor, Councillor Lizzie Dean and her Consort, and Mace Bearer arrived for lunch, and were welcomed by Revd. Betsy and Anna de Wit the chairperson of the Coldean Residents Association.
With lunch and prosecco for the Mayor and her party, a good time was had by all, in the street table seating for hundreds of people outside the Church on the Church forecourt.
People seated waiting for their lunch.
There were lots of events throughout the day including a 55’ Inflatable Obstacle Course for the youngsters in the church hall garden..
Children coming off the Inflatable Obstacle Course.
Face Painting on the lawn in front of the Vicarage.
There was face-painting, crown-making and a crafts table, and the Buckingham Palace padlock game, Victoria Sponge Cake competition (for adults and for children under 14 years of age, with 4 entries by youngsters, 2 boys and 2 girls).
Competition Cakes in the church hall.
People trying the padlock game setup by Simon Bubloz of Windward Groves the Letting Agents who have an office in Beatty Avenue Coldean.
The Brighton Big Voices choir, entertained us with their singing, there was also a Raffle.
A Jazz duo played all afternoon on the Church forecourt.
Games were organised for the children on the lawn in front of the Vicarage, opposite the newly consecrated Church Memorial Garden.
There were a number of games including Egg & Spoon races, Sack races, Wheelbarrow races, Three-Legged races and Running races to let the young people use up some energy.
The cakes were eaten with afternoon tea provided about 4 p.m. There were cream teas with clotted cream, jam and scones. And the ice-cream van came too and did a roaring trade.
People waiting for their cream teas in the afternoon sunshine.
Many thanks go to all the volunteers who helped to plan and run the Event so smoothly, and our sponsors and donors who helped to make it happen as a free Event for all.
This was the second free Coldean Community Day held within the year (last year we ran the Platinum Jubilee Event celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, also a very memorable and successful day with nearly as many people), and with many new people attending and enjoying the Event this time.
John Phillips
