It had been billed as “the party of the year”, but a Welsh market town has been forced to cancel its coronation celebration after failing to raise any money to cover costs.
Caldicot, in south-east Wales, was planning a “massive street party” with a big screen to watch the coronation of
King Charles III, a “fully decorated town centre”, entertainment, children’s activities and competitions.
But organisers
were forced to call off the festivities when nobody contributed to a crowdfunding page and they failed to attract money from local authorities.
The community group Caldicot Town Team said on its website: “Caldicot Town Team are disappointed to announce that the planned event for the king’s coronation has had to be cancelled primarily due to a lack of support and funding available to cover costs.
“A crowdfunder page has been running for 16 days, with social media promotion of the funder, but has failed to raise any money whatsoever.”
The team said it had approached Monmouthshire county council and other organisations but was unable to gather the funds needed for the event, expected to cost between £2,500 and £3,000.
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So they presumably travel in it?
