Lanarkshire communities can apply for National Lottery grants to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III's Coronation

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Lanarkshire communities are encouraged to apply for grants from the National Lottery for events to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.Applications are now open for grants of between £300 and £10,000 for "small scale, community-driven" gatherings over the public holiday weekend of May 6-8.

Lord Lieutenant for Lanarkshire, Susan Lady Haughey CBE, told Lanarkshire Live : “The Coronation on May 6 will be an historic and memorable occasion, with a weekend of events planned across the UK.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android “I hope Lanarkshire will join these festivities with community events bringing people of all ages and cultures together to celebrate the start of our new King’s reign.“It could be an opportunity to get together with friends and neighbours at a street party or cultural festival, or a way of making improvements to the local environment."So if you have an idea, submit your application to the National Lottery and start planning your celebrations." For more information, and to submit an application, head online.

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to allow time for them to be considered and funding awarded ahead of the Coronation. * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.