Check out some of the decorations and activities planned to celebrate the Coronation of Kings Charles III.

Ovingham council has encouraged residents to take part in several activities to decorate the upcoming historic celebration.

On May 6 - there will be a live screening of  the day of the Coronation in the Reading Room on the cinema screen from 10am until 3pm. There will also be face paintings and make-your-own-crown activities for children plus a free Royal buffet.

Hexham Courant: A Coronation design on a window in Ovingham

Other activities also include a picnic on the Playing Field on Sunday, May 7 from 1.30 pm - 4:30 pm, a Coronation poster competition which will be displayed at the picnic and will be judged in three age categories, and street parties.

In preparation for the Coronation weekend, the town has also been decorated with 1,000 metres of bunting, post box hats - knitted by members of the Craft Group, and decorated house frontages and scarecrows are already popping up.

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A spokesperson from Ovingham Parish Council said: "We hope the whole village will come together and join in the weekend of celebrations. A huge thank you to all who are helping to make the Coronation of King Charles such a memorable occasion in Ovingham.