Communities across Weymouth celebrate the coronation

The Coronation Picnic by the Park took place at The Marsh in Weymouth yesterday. 

Despite fears in the morning it would need to be cancelled because of the weather, organisers persevered.

Hundreds attended, most making their way over after watching the coronation.

Starting at 2pm, the event ran until 6pm and featured fun for all the family, including bouncy castles, live music, face painting and a merry-go-round.

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Local resident Christine Pine visited the event with friends and her dog, she said: "It is a momentous occasion. Some people didn't get to see the Queen's Coronation, so this may be the only Coronation they will witness, and I think the British people do like to celebrate."

Stewart Meecham was dressed head to toe in Union Jacks. He said: "We watched all the Coronation. We have never seen one, and you have got to make the most of it.

"I served for 32 years in the Navy so for me it was a change of boss."

Christine Bodek attended with four of her children, saying: "It's nice the town is coming together and doing lots of events, just like the Jubilee last year."

Beccy Hughes attended with her nine-year-old son Drew. "To have a king now is something we haven't seen in so long and it brings all of Britain, and the town, together," she said.

"Everybody has been looking forward to this bank holiday."

Councillor Ryan Hope helped to set the event up, he said: "I was a bit worried about the weather this morning, but we are British and we made the decision to go ahead.

"This is our third picnic in the park and every time it grows in popularity."

Cllr Ryan Hope and Cllr Alex Fuhrmann

Cllr Gill Taylor, chairman of the Westham Community Group which organised the event, said: "We have had a fantastic turnout.

"We have had a lot of help from the lions, local businesses and the council so we could hold a basically free event.

"Thanks to all the people who made it happen."