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07
May 2023
As it happened: Second day of coronation celebrations in Harrogate district
Coronation celebrations continued across the Harrogate district today.
Today's events include a parade of floats in Masham, The Big Lunch in Pateley Bridge, free entertainment in Harrogate's Valley Gardens, maypole dancing in Kirkby Malzeard, a picnic in Beckwithshaw, street parties and a fireworks display and Beatles tribute band at Spofforth Castle.
Our reporters were out and about capturing the fun and celebrations.
For a full list of events, visit our coronation diary here.
You can catch up with Saturday's live blog here.
7.04pm - Big crowd for Coronation Concert in Knaresborough
Kelly Young (centre), alongside other chamber members
Nearly 400 people have gathered in the grounds of Knaresborough Castle to watch a livestream of the Coronation Concert on a big screen.
As the sun still shines, families and friends are seated with picnics and drinks waiting to enjoy the BBC concert. Knaresborough Chamber of Trade has also created a video compilation of iconic moments in the King’s life, including his christening, his crowning as the Prince of Wales, and music from the 1940s up to the 2000s.
Knaresborough Castle is part of the Duchy of Lancaster, a property portfolio owned by King Charles III himself, but the castle is predominantly run by North Yorkshire Council and the people of Knaresborough.
Kelly Young, director of Knaresborough Chamber of Trade, said:
6.32pm - Coronation tea at Oatlands
A good turnout for the coronation afternoon tea at Oatlands Community Centre in Harrogate. Pics by Oatlands Community Group.
4pm Carr Close Street Party, Ripon
With nearly 100 attendees, Carr Close in Ripon hosted a street party to continue the royal celebrations. Residents of the street have enjoyed a lunch in the sun, a royal raffle and lots of dancing and games.
The party began at 1pm and will end at 6pm when the road closure ends. It has been in the works for six months, after Harrogate Borough Council allowed the street closure.
The party's royal raffle raised £100 for Harrogate Road Methodist Church in Ripon.
The residents of Carr Close gave a cheer to the new King.
Organiser Jane Lincoln, a resident of Carr Close, said:
Carr Close resident Julie Carr said:
3.30 Ripon Cathedral begins Commemorative Service
Whilst the festivities continue in villages across the district, the bells of Ripon Cathedral have been ringing to mark the start of a special commemoration service.
The Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Ms Jo Ropner, representing the newly-crowned King Charles III, arrived at a packed Ripon cathedral this afternoon for a commemorative service to celebrate yesterday’s coronation.
She was greeted by the Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd John Dobson. Both pictured below.
Among the 600 plus in attendance are civic dignitaries from across the county. The service will see the cathedral’s girl choristers, choral scholars and lay clerks sing with the additional accompaniment of Ripon City Band (pictured).
The service is being led by the Dean, with readings from The Lord-Lieutenant, and the commanding officer of the Royal Engineers’ 21 Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Perry Bishop. The regiment is based at Claro Baracks, Ripon.
3pm - Masham parade
Flora has now moved from Kirkby Malzeard to Masham to cover the afternoon fun.
The coronation float parade has begun into the town's square, featuring a performance from Elvis, a live band and the fire service.
Richard and Sandy Cole, drivers of a Morgan in the parade, said:
The First Rainbows, Brownies and Guides won best float
Vick Greensit who's two daughters were on the winning float (below) told the Stray Ferret:
1.10pm - Kirky Malzeard's Big Lunch gets underway
The Stray Ferret's Flora Grafton has started her coverage of the district today in Kirkby Malzeard.
Around 300 people have gathered in the village in aid of the national Big Lunch event.
As well as a picnic lunch, visitors can enjoy maypole dancing, sword dancing and a bouncy castle.
Villager Karen Pickles said:
12.50pm - weather forces change of venue in Pannal
The earlier torrential rain has meant a change of venue for today's festivities in Pannal to the Village Green and Church car park.
Ripon bell ringers prepare to ring for the King
Their work high up in the south west tower of Ripon Cathedral goes unseen, but they are heard across the ancient city.
The 32-strong team of bell-ringers, whose numbers have increased recently with four new recruits, will 'ring for the king' once more this afternoon, with a joyous quarter peal between 2.15 and the start of the North Yorkshire commemorative service at 3.30, which celebrates yesterday's coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Ringing master Martin Davies, told the Stray Ferret that 10 of the cathedral's 12 bells were cast in 1932 and were rung to mark the coronation of the late Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953.
This afternoon's service will be attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Ms Jo Ropner, along with other civic dignitaries. It will be led by the Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd. John Dobson.
Our pictures show members of the bell-ringing team in action prior to this morning's Sung Eucharist Service and a group photo supplied to us by Mr Davies.
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