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SYLACAUGA The Gathering Space, an event center, will be holding a Mommy and Me Tea Party on May 13 from noon-3. This paid-admission-only event will be hosted by Gathering Space owners Carl and Kimberley Spence. The location of the event will be 877 Old Birmingham Hwy., Sylacauga.

This event is for everyone and it is not gender specific, Kimberley Spence said. She urges children to bring their mothers out and enjoy some bonding time with them. There will be brunch served as well as a mini photo shoot. The organizers will have different crafting projects and also a photo booth.

There will be small gifts given to the mothers that attend, Spence said. She said that she wants the community to know that everyone is welcomed and come dressed to impress.

Cost of admission $25 for just about everyone, age 10 and above. Younger children, age 4-9, get in for $20 and 3 years of age and younger are free. According to the website connected with the event, ticket prices also have a surcharge of about $3 and those tickets must be bought in advance; one cannot gain admission on the day of the party.

The hosts encourage guests to arrive on time because the event will begin promptly at noon, with brunch starting at 12:15.

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A crazy afternoon at Selhurst Park saw more goals than what the home of Crystal Palace has seen in the entire year prior to West Ham's arrival.

Roy Hodgson's interim appointment couldn't have worked better with the club now all but certain of their Premier League survival as they picked up another three valuable three points.

But that wasn't the case for West Ham who's relegation concerns are now becoming a serious and realistic threat for David Moyes and his squad.

The Hammers are just five points above the drop and erratic performances such as Saturday's 4-3 defeat don't inspire much defensive confidence.

Mail Sport's Kieran Gill takes a look at some of the things you may have missed.

STUART PEARCE'S TEA PARTY WAS A BAD OMEN

Though no longer a coach at the club, Stuart Pearce popped into West Hams training ground on Tuesday to host his annual St George's Day tea party on the veranda.

Rather like Ray Winstone leading a knitting circle or Vinnie Jones teaching a class on the art of floristry, it doesnt seem to fit the Psycho persona we know him for. Since then, West Ham have lost twice 2-1 to Liverpool and 4-3 here to Crystal Palace.

Their predicament is much more serious than a storm in a teacup. Theyre still in this Premier League relegation race and looking over their shoulder.

PALACE'S HISTORIC FORMATION CHANGE

Look at Crystal Palace's average player positions from this frantic first half and you could argue Roy Hodgson uses a 2-3-5 formation a system which was known as the Pyramid and popular in the late 1800s.

Hodgson may be the Premier League's oldest manager but he's not that old! Nevertheless, this is part of modern football where players are constantly on the move, rarely sticking to their starting positions.

HOW'S YOUR TOUCH ROY?

He may be 75 but Hodgson cannot resist trying to control a ball dropping from the Gods. His touch in the technical area drew one of the day's loudest cheers, with Crystal Palace's backroom staff giggling behind him.

SOUCEK'S SLIDING RATING

Player ratings are tricky and Tomas Soucek was all over my sliding scale here. First, he scored a goal.Continue like this, Tomas, and youre on your way to an eight.Then, he cost a goal.Oh dear, down to five you go.

Then, he made a goal.OK, now Im lost.Soucek epitomised this up-and-down spectacle. In the end, Soucek received a safe six.

THE STAT THAT HAUNTS WEST HAM FANS

As anyone who has been in Selhurst Parks away end will attest, its cosy, its cramped, its sweaty. You get to know the fans on your left and right better than you would care to.

West Hams supporters went wild when they took the lead, though they should have been mindful of one statistic in particular.

The team scoring first in this fixture had won only one of the last 11 Premier League meetings. We can now make that 12.

RICE'S RECORD MILESTONE

Declan Rice made his 200th Premier League appearance for West Ham here. Aged 24 years and 105 days, he is the ninth youngest to reach this milestone in the Prem and the youngest since Raheem Sterling in 2018.

How many of his next 200 will be for West Ham remains to be seen.

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Jane Elwell, owner of the proposed Silver Scone Teas tea party event business on River Road, agreed to extend the deadline for the Planning Board to render a decision on a review of the site plans, in order to submit more-detailed plans.

Once the Planning Board accepts the plans as complete, ithas 65 days to render a decision by state lawunless an extension is granted by the applicant.

Planning Board Chair Deirdre Daley informed ElwellWednesdaythat the board was not prepared to make an informed decision without more-detailed engineered plans. While a consensus of the board was not taken, Daley brought up the possibility of denying the application without prejudice meaning Elwell could reapply at a later date if the board did not have all information needed to make a decision.

Board members requested plans with more-specific information on the parking lot, including pre- and post-construction elevations, grades, slopes, more information on the drainage, erosion plan, turning radius and the surface or materials that are to be used.

With the possibility of the proposal being rejected, Elwell agreed to extend the hearing past the early May deadline.

A proposal to use a cleared area off of Currier Road, which is part of Elwells property, as a 18-space parking lot continued to be a main source of contention with neighbors to the property, who have protested the businesss approvals through other boards. In particular,the possibility of overflow parking remained a major concern. When approving the variance for the business, the Zoning Board allowed events up to four times a month, with no more than 50 guests at a time. The parking lot accommodates up to 18 cars, with an additional five additional spots in Elwells driveway or garage, as detailed in plans submitted to the Planning Board.

Attorney Nancy Clark, who represents a group of abutters and neighborhood residents around Elwells home, has challenged the validity of the gravel parking lot, as well as the driveway spots. Issues include the parking lot and the spots located behind Elwells mailbox not being paved, and the driveway spots stacked and blocking the garage in defiance of the towns ordinances.

Neighbors questioned where any overflow parking might go. Daley said she had consulted with the Zoning Board on its decisions related to parking, which were to limit the business parking to off-street. Daley said that is the intent, although there is no ordinance prohibiting street parking on the road.

Clark challenged that assertion, noting that the Zoning Boards intent mattered less than what was actually put to paper which she said included all business-related parking, not specifically customers, and should include any employees or people who assist during Elwells events.

Elwell said all her events are by reservation, and she can easily direct people where to park during those reservations, as well as put up and take down signs directing people to parking during eventsto prevent overflow onto the road.

The Planning Board continued the hearing until May 17.

With the decision from the Planning Board still pending, Elwell and the neighbors, represented by Clark, will be before the New Hampshire Housing Appeals Board, to debate appeals of two previous town decisions related to the business the Zoning Boards approval of a variance to allow the business in a village zone, and an approval of a driveway permit for the parking area.

The Housing Appeals Board has scheduled a prehearing conference for the two appeals on May 2 in Concord, with the hearing itself scheduled for May 16.

Ashley Saari can be reached at 603-924-7172 ext. 244 or asaari@ledgertranscript.com. Shes on Twitter @AshleySaariMLT.

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Hip hip, hooray! Eight months after the death of Britains beloved Queen Elizabeth II, its finally time for the coronation of King Charles III and soon-to-be Queen Camilla, on Saturday May 6 at London's Westminster Abbey. Dallas-Fort Worth is ready to party with the rest of the world tuning in to watch all the pomp and pageantry that makes Britain great.

Its all happening a wee bit early for DFW royal-watchers. The coronation service will start at 5 am CDT time (11 am in London), with a horse-and-carriage procession starting around 4 am. The two-hour service will be followed by more carriage processions and a royal family appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Set your alarm, fluff your fascinator, and use this guide to the local coronation-watching parties, royal-themed events, specials, and more. (It will be updated as more are announced.) Prefer to watch in your jammies at home? Check out the viewers guide below.

British EmporiumDallas-Fort Worths premier destination for all things British will host a Coronation Watch Party in the parking lot, 140 N. Main St., Grapevine. Guests are asked to bring their own chairs and to dress as if attending at Westminster Abbey; fascinators are encouraged.

Viewing of the procession will begin at 4 am. Attendees are asked to arrive by 5 am so as not to disrupt the Coronation when it begins at 5 am. At 7 am, the viewing will end and the store will open to shop commemorative items. British Emporium has an impressive selection of official coronation teacups and mugs, books, tea towels, shopping bags, Christmas ornaments, and more. (They also have party items like paper bowls, napkins, childrens activities books, and British groceries like pasties, meat pies, and sausage rolls for at-home celebrations.)

Special guests Amy Bishop from WRR Classical 101.1 FM and Bill Young from KERA will join the party.

At 11 am, His Grace Bishop Keith L. Ackerman, bishop for the Diocese of Quincy in the Episcopal Church, and the bishop vicar of the Diocese of Quincy of the Anglican Church in North America and Assisting Bishop of Fort Worth, will be at the store to say a blessing for the new king.

The LondonerAll three DFW locations - Colleyville, Addison, and Mockingbird Station Dallas - will host Coronation Celebrations from 5-10 am May 6. Coffee and tea, scones & crumpets, and bacon/egg/toast will be served during the live coronation broadcast. The Dallas and Addison locations encourage patrons to arrive early; reservations for the Colleyville location are required here.

Regular brunch with tea and scones will be served at all locations from 11 am-3 pm. A signature cocktail called "His Majesty" along with English Rosie & Pimms Cup cocktails will be offered at a discount all day.

A special afternoon tea will be available by reservation only in Colleyville from 10 am-2 pm.

From Across the PondThe British gastropub in Colleyville will offer Coronation-day specials. Watch their Facebook page for updates.

Central MarketCentral Market cooking schools in Dallas, Plano, and Fort Worth will host Coronation-themed classes this week:

Afternoon Tea: A Coronation Tea Partywill take place 3-4:30 pm Thursday, May 4 at Central Market-Lovers Lane and 3-4:30 pm Sunday, May 7 at Central Market Plano. Guests will learn about and enjoy traditional tea, coronation pastries, and more. Menu includes Scottish Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches, Beef Wellington Bites, White Cheddar & Chive Shortbread Coins, Buckingham Palace's Fruit Scones, Strawberry & White Chocolate Mini-Cakes, Chocolate Biscuits, Lemon Bar Bites, and Pots of Hot Tea. Reservations are $50, and the class is 16+.

Central Market Lovers Lane, Plano, and Fort Worth cooking schools will host A Coronation Dinner at 6 pm May 6. Menu for the hands-on class includes Coronation Roast Rack of Lamb with Asian-style Marinade with Roasted Potatoes, Coronation Aubergine (Grilled Eggplant with Fried Onions, Raisins & Coriander), Strawberry & Ginger Trifle. The 2 -hour class is $75, for 18+ up (those 21 and older will get a complimentary glass of wine.)

British-themed events continue Sunday, May 7 with a Great British Baking Intensive at Central Market-Lovers Lane (details here) and an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party for parents and kids at Central Market Fort Worth (details here.)

The Proper Baking Co.The East Dallas bakery, which handcrafts authentic British baked goods, is offering a celebratory Kings Coronation Menu. Choices include Coronation lemonade cupcakes, Coronation Chicken pasties and party-size savory pies, chocolate biscuit cakes, sausage rolls, scones, crumpets, beef Wellington, and more. Orders must be placed 24hours in advance. DFW Delivery is available Wednesday and Friday, and curbside pickup is available from their kitchen at 2201 Tucker St. #110, Dallas.

Ida ClaireIn honor of the coronation, the Addison restaurant has crafted a cocktail called The Kings Gambit, described as a modern take on the classic Royal Balmoral Punch. The mixologist behind the drink told Forbes the elegant cocktail is a blend of apricot-infused Aberfeldy 12-year-old Scotch and apricot brandy, organic English breakfast demerara syrup, fresh-pressed apple juice, and lemon juice. It's finished with black walnut bitters and apple bitters and garnished with three lemon roses on a crown cocktail pick and served with an edible flower ice sphere. It was inspired by King Charles's love for scotch and draws inspiration from the royal familys summer home, Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

The AdolphusThe Adolphus hotel is celebrating Coronation Day through the month of May with a glamorous package fit for a king or queen. And for good reason: Buckingham Palace selected The Adolphus for the official state visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Dallas in 1991. At their request, the hotel says, the Queen and the Duke were introduced to every staff member who personally served them during their stay, and the Queen, as a thank-you, gifted an official portrait to be hung in the hotel lobby.

The Adolphus exclusive Royal Stay package costs a pearl-clutching $15,000 and includes:

Local viewing guide

No matter how you watch the coronation, you can prepare and follow along using this handy Coronation Liturgy guide.

Major networksand news channels including ABC, NBC/MSNBC, CBS, PBS, CNN, Fox News, and BBC America will cover the coronation live, with most beginning coverage at 4 am. (Some will begin coverage earlier or will air coronation-related specials before the broadcast; check local listings.) Find out more details about anchors, special guests, and commentators here.

Those without cable TV providers will be able to live stream it on DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV and Sling TV.

You can also watch several live streams on the Sky News and BBC website, app, and YouTube channels.

For the most authentically British coverage, download the BritBox streaming app or stream at BritBox.com or on its Youtube channel. (You can sign up for a free seven-day trial, then its $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year.)

On Sunday, May 7, a Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle featuring performances by Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Tom Cruise, Andrea Bocelli, and more superstars will be covered live on ABCs Good Morning America beginning at 2 am. (Other networks are expected to cover it, too.) BBC, producer of the concert, will stream it live on their platforms.

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WOOSTER For all of those anglophiles, Saturday, May 6 will be a day to remember. It will be the first time in 70 years a monarch of the United Kingdom will be crowned.

The coronation of King Charles III will not just be celebrated in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Many around the world will take to the internet or television to watch history happen.

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Some in Wooster aim to celebrate the crowning event across two events, both hosted by the nonprofit Connection Conference and Event Center at 1034 County Club Drive.

These events will support West View, a faith-based continuous-care retirement community in Wooster by funding religious services, activities and more, according to a press release from the event center.

A Dinner Fit for a King is a five-course meal that will start at 6 p.m. Monday, May 1, at the event center. As the title implies, it aims to serve up a British meal fit for the king himself, according to the event press release.

The meal will kick off with two British classics, a Welsh rarebit and Yorkshire pudding.

The former dates back to the 1500s and consists of a heavy three-cheese sauce served over toast. The latter is called a popover in America. It's made with unsweetened egg batter and baked in the oven.

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Looking back seven decades to Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, the soup will be callaloo, the national soup of the former British colonies of Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago.

It is made with leafy vegetables, coconut milk, salted meats, yams, onions, peppers, green bananas and flour and cornmeal dumplings.

The entree might be the king's favorite dish, according to the press release. It is lamb with mushroom risotto, English asparagus and hollandaise sauce.

For dessert is another of Charles' favorites, a light lemon creme.

A cash bar will be available throughout an evening full of royal trivia.

The event is part of Culinary Connections, a monthly event series that will feature future events like Dinner with the Vanderbilts, a Julia Child birthday celebration and a Goodfellas-inspired dinner.

Tickets are $30 a person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 330-264-9044 or emailing events@theconnectioninwooster.com.

The second event, Mommy & Me Princess Tea, will be held on the crowning day of Saturday, May 6.

There are three tea times available for would-be princesses and their moms, according to the press release, at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

This event will feature tea and fine china with delicate finger sandwiches followed by formal princess training and a song and storytime with two Disney princesses.

There will also be a craft and cookie decorating session before everyone gathers for the official "crowning," according to the release.

The tea-inspired event is two-fold, said Tami Mosser, director of the event center.

It is meant to celebrate Mother's Day a bit early this year while connecting those present with the coronation of the next king of the United Kingdom.

We know how much a princess fantasy appeals to little girls, Mosser said in the press release. This popularity ranges from the likes of Frozen, Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella to Esmeralda, Moana andTiana.

Tickets are $40 for one adult and one child. It is $10 extra per each additional child. Tickets can be bought by calling 330-264-9044 or emailing events@theconnectioninwooster.com.

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