At the Conisborough Urban Council meeting Mr H Gomersall reported the following arrangements made by the local Coronation committee for the Coronation on May 12th:
Provision of Coronation mugs for all children;
Teas, sports and games for children on Coronation Day;
Free cinema entertainment for children showing Coronation procession;
Torchlight procession and fireworks on the Crags;
Variety entertainment with proceeds to charity;
Teas for old folks and widows;
Dinner for unemployed;
Organisational of boots fund for necessitous children;
Procession for decorated cars and turnout with prizes;
Illumination of Council offices and park;
Street decorations with plaques for best six streets