Get excited! It's nearly time for a long weekend and the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.
We take a look at the events taking place across the Church & Hawes Network to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee.
On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.
There will be many events and activities celebrating the Jubilee across the UK Commonwealth and beyond in the months leading up to the special extended bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June 2022. We have taken the time to explore What's On across the Church & Hawes Network.
Jubilee Beacons
There is a long history in the UK of celebrating Royal events with the lighting of beacons. In 1897 they were lit to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, and in 1977, 2002 and 2012, communities around the nation lit beacons to commemorate the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
A beacon can be anything from a large bonfire to a gas flame in a special holder - what's important is that communities come together to celebrate. On Thursday 2 June, at 9.09pm, it is expected that more than 1,500 beacons will be lit, not only in the UK, but in the Channel Islands and around the Commonwealth, to mark the start of the Platinum Jubilee Festivities. In many places the lighting will be accompanied by the sound of the bagpipes, playing a new tune, Diu Regnare, written especially for the occasion.
Beacon's in our area will be amoung those being lit in the UK with Burnham, Heybridge, Maldon, Mundon and Tollesbury all taking part. CLICK HERE for further details.
Street Parties
Street parties are a popular way to celebrate a Jubilee whether it is a private get together with your neighbours or attending a street party which has been arrange by local businesses we have picked a few to share with you:
Heybridge Swifts, Platinum Jubilee Street Party: Come and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a free street party at Heybridge Swifts Football Club. It's free to enter, and you can buy drinks and barbeque food. DJ Brad & local covers band Final Demand will be playing in the Budweiser Garden Outside Bar. Sunday, 5 June 2022, 14:00 - 23:00 CLICK HERE for more details.
Jubilee at The Bull, Great Totham: Kick-start Jubilee Weekend with all day DJ Friday 3rd. ABBA will be performing Friday eve (Tickets only)
Saturday 4th we will be hosting BBQ, live music from Dan Oslen, Bouncy Castle & Face Painting to keep kids occupied so you can enjoy a few cocktails in the garden! Sunday 5th come and join us for our themed Jubilee Roast! 3 June 2022 - 5 June 2022. CLICK HERE for more details.
Silver 70's Jubilee Meal, Southminster: Why not join us for our 'Silver 70's Jubilee Meal', a menu made by our wonderful chef. Choose from a wide variety of 70's favourites as well as a couple of things said to be the Queen's go to (Such as the chocolate fudge cake!). There will be one sitting for this meal which will be at 6:30pm on Saturday the 4th of June. To book in either give us a call or send us a message on facebook, but be quick as there are only a limited amount of seats available! CLICK HERE for mor information.
The Kings Head, Tollesbury, WW2 day: On Friday 3rd June 2022, the Kings Head is hosting a World War II day with fancy dress, a Beer Festival, 1940's music and a WW2 themed Buffet. CLICK HERE for further details.
Jubilee Fun Day, Tiptree: Tiptree Parish Council is organising a fun-filled event to celebrate the platinum jubilee.Grove Road Playing Field will host children’s rides, all-day live music, craft stalls and face-painting for residents to enjoy on June 3. A range of food and drink will also be available, from a hog roast, burgers and hot dogs, to candy floss and popcorn. Entry is free but donations are welcome. CLICK HERE for event information.
Whether it's quiet time with family or an outrageous Street Party we sincerely hope you have a fantastic Jubilee weekend.
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