Preparations for a number of community events to mark the coronation of King Charles II are underway in Co Fermanagh.
‘The Big Community Paddle, Picnic and Volunteer Village’ is due to take place at Enniskillen Castle on Monday 8 May on the day the new King is crowned.
Billed as ‘the most westerly coronation celebrations’ in the UK, Enniskillen will lay on a number of events with 20 volunteer groups signed up to take part already.
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The focus on the day’s activities centres on local volunteering, encouraging local residents to get involved with community groups based on their own interests and experience.
“With free admission to Enniskillen Castle Museums, the day will be packed with live music and entertainment for all the family,” a description for the event says.
“There’s a Volunteer Village, showcasing our fabulous local groups, charities and societies within our community. Volunteer representatives from health, heritage, sport, youth, music and wellbeing groups will be readily available to explain the support and services that they provide.
“It’s a chance to discover the joys and challenges of volunteering, to find out about helping others and to make a real difference within the community.”
A special highlight of the day is 'The Big Community Paddle’ organised by the RNLI.
“This is a unique opportunity to support local volunteer lifeboat crews, raising funds by paddling around the island town in a canoe, kayak or paddle board,” the description adds.
“Enniskillen RNLI is inviting individual paddlers as well as sporting, charity, community and business groups to register to take part in the event.”
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