At the Haworth
Art Gallery on Sunday, May 7th , we celebrated the Coronation of King Charles lll by holding a community event for our local families. Organised by Gallery staff, Accrington town councillors and the Frien
ds of Haworth Art Gallery, with funding by Hyndburn Borough Council, a brilliant day was had by all. Following the singing of the National Anthem, where children from St Nicholas Primary School, Church accompanied the 
soloist, the fun commenced.
The Red Rose Singers performed in the rose garden as did the group, much to the delight and enjoyment of visitors.
Also outside, children and adu
lts alike were able to enjoy making giant bubbles , which soared away into the sky and over the gallery. There was lots of fun inside as well. Vintage games proved to be really
popular with lots of discussion with children about the toys that were played with over 100 years ago.
Spinning tops became very competitive—
who could make their toy spin the longest! A bagatelle and table skittles tested everyone’s skills and we were entertained by children acting out stories in the puppet theatre.
Crafts for children also had loads of clients and the crowns made 
were seen all afternoon on children’s heads in the gallery. Dressing up was amazingly popular with adults more so than children and the opportunit
y to “Have your photo taken with our king” was well subscribed as was the ever popular tombola, which did a roaring trade
Visitors who wished were taken on a guided tour of the house, looking at all the marvellous Arts and Crafts features of our building.
Every child attending received a party bag , which included a Coronation Commemorative medal, and enjoyed 
an ice cream with sprinkles in coronation colours. Featured in the gallery was a display of art work by children from St John Primary School, Baxenden and prizes for the best pieces were presented.