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A Playhatch Pub’s Coronation event raised glasses, and hats

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Friday, May 12, 2023 7:03 am
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Partygoers celebrated the King's Coronation at The Flowing Spring pub. Picture: Steve Smyth

Partygoers celebrated the King's Coronation at The Flowing Spring pub. Picture: Steve Smyth

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A READING pub celebrated the King’s coronation with a garden party.

The free event, held in the pub garden was topped off with live music and a hat competition.

The Flowing Spring event was open to everyone, with live music from lunchtime through to the evening.

Landlord Nick Willson said: “It was marvellous, a wonderful event.

“Around 150 people came, and we were delighted.

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“The weather was glorious, despite it being so wet the day before and after.”

At 4pm, people paraded homemade headwear creations on the hatwalk for a coronation hat contest, which was won by nine year old Chloe.

“Her hat was great, but she also did a great job persuading people to contribute to our chosen charity for the event, Hope In Action,” said Mr Willson.

“It’s a brilliant group that gets investors to buy properties for people to live in long term.

“Chloe was superb at getting money out of people, and we collected £350 in cash donations on the day.”

A number of local bands performed during the afternoon, including singer and guitarist Robert Buttrick; Andy and Paul on vocals, guitar and double bass; and Danny McNamara’s trio, Undercurrent.

Third Quarter played folk-pop-rock covers, while Reading band The Rocket Kings contributed original songs on ukuleles, guitar, bass and drums.

Musical duo Boxset brought their own stomping style.

“It just felt like a proper summer day, with people relaxing with a beer in the garden,” Said Mr Willson.

“It was a real mix of regulars and lots of new faces.

“People really wanted to make something of the day, and we were delighted to help them do that.”

For more information about the pub, visit: www.theflowingspringpub.co.uk

For information about their chosen charity, visit: www.reading.hopeintoaction.org.uk

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