Lanarkshire senior citizens' group hold coronation afternoon tea thanks to Asda Foundation funding

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A Lanarkshire group enjoyed a right royal knees-up as they celebrated King Charles III's coronation. The senior citizens' club at Coatbridge's Charlotte Toal Community Centre held an afternoon tea hosted by Ann Binks.

Ann, community champion at Asda Coatbridge, was able to put the event together thanks to a £400 donation from the Asda Foundation.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 Since February, the Foundation has been inviting community groups to come forward to apply for funding to help celebrate the coronation weekend.Asda Foundation funded more than 100 coronation events across the UK - donating over £36,000 - and the three-figure sum delivered to the Charlotte Toal senior citizens' group helped cover the costs of food, refreshments, activities and entertainment for its regal celebration.

Ann Binks told Lanarkshire Live : "It was a privilege to attend. A great day was had by everyone who came along. "We all had a lovely afternoon tea followed by a fantastic game of bingo."Alexandra Preston, senior manager for the Asda Foundation, added: "The coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen was a wonderful opportunity for local communities to come together."We’re really proud that through our investment, we’ve been able to fund around 100 different activities across the UK,