There are now under two weeks to go until the Coronation of King Charles III, as Britain prepares to crown a new monarch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet there are doubts about the country’s enthusiasm. Reports have raised concerns about participation<\/a> in the Coronation\u2019s \u201cBig Help Out\u201d volunteering scheme, while a poll released today suggests there is less support for the monarchy with young people<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite that, organisers of events in Sheffield are insisting that the Coronation, set for 6 May, is an opportunity for people to get together, celebrate, and support the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA patriotic atmosphere\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sheffield City Council have made detailed plans for the Coronation last week, which were revealed last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a press release<\/a>, Leader of the Council Cllr Terry Fox (Labour) said: \u201cFor many, this will be a once in a lifetime occurrence, so we want to put on a big show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI always love to see crowds gathering, celebrating together and having fun, and this is exactly what this weekend will be about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLive bands will be playing, there\u2019ll be entertainment, bars and restaurants will be involved and there will be such a patriotic atmosphere, I can\u2019t wait.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The council\u2019s plans are focused on the Peace Gardens, which on Saturday 6 May will host \u2018The Lord Mayor\u2019s Coronation Party\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visitors will be able to watch the coronation live on a big screen, while there will also be room for picnics and a live brass band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Along with its own events, the council has also allocated \u00a35,000 to each of Sheffield\u2019s Local Area Committees to support community celebrations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFeel good factor\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Local businesses are hopeful that the Coronation will bring in some much-needed footfall, especially in the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sheffield BID<\/a>, a group which aims to boost investment in the city centre, said they are putting together a \u201ccoronation guide\u201d to let people know what is going on over the bank holiday inside the ring road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Richard Pilgrim, Project Manager at Sheffield BID, said: \u201cMajor events such as the Coronation \u2026 provide a great opportunity for city centre businesses to benefit from the \u2018feel good\u2019 factor that will no doubt sweep the country in the days leading up to the weekend itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAnd, if the weather can play its part, we\u2019re confident that there\u2019s no better place to celebrate the long coronation weekend than the city centre.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n