School children plant oak tree to celebrate King’s coronation

By Tanya Aspinwall 10th May 2023

Tim Cox, Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire joined in with the planting (image supplied)
Tim Cox, Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire joined in with the planting (image supplied)

On 3 May, children from Barford St Peter's CE Primary School gathered with local villagers to plant a special oak tree to celebrate King Charles III's Coronation at King George's Field in Barford.

The tree was planted at the edge of the field close to the oak tree that commemorates Queen Elizabeth's Coronation in 1953.

Former Barford School children from 1953 were also invited to join the ceremony helping to create some lasting memories.

The event was co-organised by St Peter's Primary School and Barford, Sherbourne and Wasperton Joint Parish Council.

Two children from each year group were chosen to plant the tree along with King Charles' personal representative, Tim Cox, Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire.

Former Barford School children from 1953 were also invited to join the ceremony (image supplied)

Villagers enjoyed the auspicious day with singing by the school children and Barford St. Peter's church choir concluding with the National Anthem.

Coronation Quiche and cakes donated by the parents were enjoyed by all.

After the singing by the children, the Lord Lieutenant judged the 8 cakes, which had been chosen from each year group and declared the best cake to have been made by Freddie Miatt from year 5.

Mary Baker, headteacher of Barford St Peter's Primary School said: "We were delighted to bring the village community together to plant the oak tree which was kindly donated by the JPC.

"We would like to thank everyone who supported the event and made it such a memorable occasion."

     

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