Flags will fly and bunting will decorate a West Bromwich church hall when residents gather to watch the royal wedding.

Lyng Community Association (LCA) is throwing a party for its tenants and near neighbours so they can celebrate the future monarch's marriage in style.

Guests have been invited to attend the community bash at Good Shepherd Church Hall, Lyttleton Street, to watch the wedding live on an 8ft screen.

The party will start at 10am and last until 4pm on Friday, 29th April.  There will be hot and cold food and drinks, wedding cup cakes, a face painter, magician, bouncy castle and arcade-style children's games.

Bunting, balloons and flags will dress the hall and there will be face masks and life-size cut-outs of Prince William and blushing bride Kate Middleton.

Chair of LCA Wendy Bodenham will be among those enjoying the festivities.  She said: "We'd love all our tenants to come to the party and enjoy this special occasion with their family, friends and neighbours. The Lyng has always been known as a close-knit community and it would be great to see that spirit flourish.

"We have organised the event to celebrate the royal wedding but it's also intended as a big thank you to our tenants for their support during the regeneration of the Lyng estate."

Guests are asked to RSVP to melanie@wordassociation.co.uk or return their reply slip to the LCA office at 3, Charity Bick Way, West Bromwich, B70 7RG so catering arrangements can be finalised.

LCA, which currently owns 86 homes on the Lyng, is working with Sandwell Council and Barratt West Midlands to redevelop the area with 364 new properties for rent and sale, open space and a children's playground. 

The multi-million pound project is thought to be the biggest residential regeneration scheme in the West Midlands.  The first homes and a purpose-built office for LCA will be completed by July. 

For details of how to apply for one of the new LCA homes call 0300 300 0085 or visit the office for a marketing brochure.