It's the Coronation weekend next weekend and Sandbach is getting ready to party, painting the town red, white and blue.

Most shops and leisure businesses have got a royal display in their window, in honour of the coronation of King Charles III.

And Sandbach Town Council has organised a series of celebrations to help residents mark the big occasion.  

A Sandbach Town Council spokesperson said: "Whilst not all the details are finalised, the main events are taking shape and we can now publish the overall programme, the venues and how to obtain tickets."

From Monday (April 17th), the town centre will be decorated with bunting and every primary school in the area has been given flags for each child to decorate.

Celebrations kick-off on Thursday (May 4th) with a treasure hunt. Youngsters are being asked to find 40 pictures of kings, queens, princes and princesses in local shops, pubs, eateries and Sandbach Market Hall.

Prizes will be awarded to those who find and identify the most pictures.

On Saturday (May 6th) Sandbach Rugby Club in Bradwall Road is the location for a big event, exclusively revealed here which kicks off at 3pm.

The event goes on until 10 pm and includes the world-famous Foden's Band from Sandbach along with the Wirral Pipe and Drum Band and the Audley Male Voice Choir.

The finale for the concert will be a 'Last Night of the Proms' event with Sandbach Britannia performing Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem.

On Sunday (May 7th) there's a tea party/coronation concert at Sandbach Rugby club with live streaming of the Coronation Concert.  

A Sandbach Town Council spokesperson said: "Wrist band holders will be able to bring their own picnic.

"Symphony Catering are offering an afternoon tea for two people for £15.00, available by pre-order directly with the caterer.

"Other food and drink will be available to purchase on the day at the rugby club.

"Entry to the two events for Sandbach residents is strictly via wristbands only. These can be obtained (max 10 per group) from Sandbach Town Hall or Sandbach Rugby Club but once they have gone, they're gone!

On Sunday (May 7th) at 11am there will be a special Service of Thanksgiving held on the Cobbles.

Further details are available on the council's website and their Facebook and the town notice board.