To mark the Coronation of King Charles III, SPC has given packs of wildflower seed balls to the Saltford Scouts and Saltford District Guides.
Over 170 packets of seed balls have been given out. Each packet contains hundreds of seeds and 18 species of wildflower. Once distributed to the village’s children, over 350sq metres of wildflower areas.
SPC was keen to mark the Coronation in a way that tied in with its environmental aims. Rather than giving out other types of tokens to local children (keyrings etc) to mark this historic event, SPC wanted to do something that encouraged younger residents to think about the environment – something we know the new King is very interested in!
The creation of more wildflower areas that Saltford’s children can plant and tend will support local pollinators and hopefully be enjoyed by others if planted in front gardens. The seeds take 1-2 years to establish, then re-flower year on year, meaning they will hopefully be enjoyed for a long time.
SPC understands that the seed balls will go to the Saltford Beavers (age 6-8) and possibly the Cubs too (age 8-10.5), and that the Saltford District Guides will hand them out to the Saltford Rainbows (age 4-7) and hopefully some Brownies too (age 7-10) – possibly as part of working towards relevant badges in both organisations. SPC is very grateful to the Saltford Scouts and Saltford District Guides for helping SPC mark the Coronation.
Saltford to celebrate the Coronation
Many events and street parties are planned in Saltford over the Bank Holiday weekend (Sat 6 to Mon 8 May).
Planned road closures in Saltford for Coronation Street Parties are listed at https://one.network/ Please be aware there will be many others taking place that haven’t closed roads, so please drive with extra care in the village this Bank Holiday weekend.
On Sunday 7 May, Saltford Sports Club is hosting ‘The Kings Coronation Big Lunch’ from 2pm, with a bouncy castle from 2pm and live music from 7:30pm. Details are on Saltford Sports Club’s Facebook Page.
On Monday 8 May, Saltford Community Association is inviting all Saltford residents to a free Afternoon Tea with live entertainment from 2:30-5pm at Saltford Hall. Details are on the SCA’s Facebook page and in SCAN. The SCA has also shared as follows:
Similar to other celebratory events, the Saltford Community Association will once again be inviting all Saltford residents to a free Afternoon Tea with live entertainment, This will be held inside Saltford Hall, or if we are confident that the weather will remain fair, outside. This will be held on the Monday from 2:30pm until 5:00pm. We are grateful to Brian and Colin for providing live music throughout the afternoon. If you would like to get involved in helping as part of The Big Help Out, please get in touch with us. There will also be a bar available if you fancy purchasing something other than tea/coffee!
Other events open to all are taking place in Keynsham and Bath. For more details of what is planned for the country please visit https://www.royal.uk/coronation-weekend-plans-announced