THE COST OF A CORONATION?

The coronation of King Charles III and Camilla Queen Consort on May 6th 2023 will be one of the biggest global events for a generation. Hundreds of thousands of people will line the streets of London to cheer on the Royal processions and billions around the world will watch transfixed to their television screens as our new Monarchs are crowned. It doesn’t matter if you are a Royalist, staunch republican or indifferent to the role of the Royal Family in our lives, what is undeniable is that this event will be a shared moment in history that the people of Bexhill should be very welcome to be a part of if they wish.

Bexhill Chamber of Commerce are very proud to be recognised by Buckingham Palace, RDC and Bexhill Town Council as an official event organiser for Coronation celebration on May 6th. We are using our event expertise to bring our giant video screen to the seafront lawns to show live coverage of the coronation ceremonies from London followed by a very special Bexhill Coronation Concert on the De La Warr Pavilion terrace. Rother Community Choir will perform alongside Lea Goddard, The Sound Syndicate and our headliners the legendary Rockitmen stadium rock party band. Our events will run from nine in the morning until nine at night and everyone is welcome to come along and bring their picnics to have a great day beside the sea. This will be the biggest coronation day event in our area with thousands of people expected.

Events of this scale are incredibly expensive to put on and we really couldn’t do it without the help and support of Bexhill Businesses. While we welcome the grants from RDC and Bexhill Town Council these do not cover all the costs of screen hire, pa systems, artist fees, insurance, first aid cover, security and stewarding etc. While Bexhill Chamber have pledged to underwrite the event from membership reserves we would like to make this an event that really benefits as many local businesses as possible.

We have teamed up with our media partners Bexhill News and More Radio to create a package that makes it attractive for everyone us to create a street food fair that reflects the diversity of great restaurants and cafes in Bexhill. There will be Italian from the Tratorria, Desi Bites bring their great fusion offer, Harold will be there with his Hog Roast, alongside burgers get involved as partners, sponsors, supporters or patrons. Feel free to message our chamber www.bexhillchamber.org for more information and let’s make May 6th Bexhill’s own very special Coronation day.