Royal celebrations in Woodhouse

Residents of woodhouse gathered at the Stagg Inn this morning to celebrate the Royal wedding.

The doors of the Woodhouse pub opened at ten, where the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was being screened on a projector.

People began to drift into the pub at around ten-fifteen and by ten-forty-five the pub was busy. Landlady Carol Dobson said “I opened the doors early so people could come in, get a drink and get settled before the ceremony started.” She said she was closing the bar during the vows so not to disturb the special moment.  

Some locals came dressed in red, white and blue colours with hats and flags. “It’s an important event in British history, so we’re celebrating properly” said shop assistant Beth Nickison.

People settled as they watched the Royal family members arrive at St. Pauls’ Cathedral in London.

The pub went quiet when the ceremony began and people took the opportunity to get their last drinks before William and Kate exchanged vows.

During the vows the pub remained silent as people focused on the screen.

“It was beautiful to watch because it was all so perfect”, said Gregg Able, who joined the crowd at the pub. He said he wasn’t a supporter of the Royal family but the wedding was worth watching because it was such a massive event in British history.

The landlady set out a free buffet for residents, some of whom stayed throughout the afternoon. Mid afternoon there was a karaoke and later the pub continued to play music.

There was also a bouncy castle in the beer garden which kept people entertained throughout the afternoon too.

The party finished at six, but the pub stayed open till usual close.

By Ryan Williamson