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Queens Platinum Jubilee – Tresham Celebrations


Posted on March 30th, by Simon (Councillor) in Community, Have You Heard?. Comments Off on Queens Platinum Jubilee – Tresham Celebrations

From Thursday 2nd to Sunday 6th June the nation will celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee.  At a recent meeting, the following ideas were discussed for our celebrations here in Tresham.  This is by no means comprehensive or final and other ideas are very much welcomed!

  • Join the national network of beacon lighting on Thursday 2nd June
  • Commemorative tree planting
  • Street Party in the road by the lay-by on Sunday 5th June
  • Old photos and memorabilia exhibition in Tresham Church

Beacon

  • More details of the national event are here: www.queensjubileebeacons.com
  • Precise location in Tresham to be confirmed

Commemorative Tree Planting

  • Location – to be confirmed
  • Tree species and availability – to be confirmed
  • Commemoration plaque to accompany the tree

Street Party on Sunday 5th June

  • Commence at 12pm after the monthly service at Tresham Church
  • The road through the village will be closed to traffic between The Old Post Office and Little Rock Cottage from 9am to 6pm
  • Bring your own picnic, chairs and tables
  • Suggested games and activities:
    • Well Hill treasure hunt
    • Lucky dip
    • Fancy dress (king & queen)
    • Cake baking competition
    • Welly wanging
    • Slow bicycle race
    • More ideas welcome, especially for the younger generation
  • Music from 4pm to 6pm – Tresham Stranglers

Exhibition in Church

  • Old photographs & memorabilia
  • All contributions welcomed

Actions:

  • If you are willing to help with planning ahead and/or organisation on the day, please let me know.  Specifically, with the following:
    • Beacon coordination
    • Tree planting
    • Road closure/traffic
    • Setting up on the day
    • Beer/wine
    • Games and activities
    • Exhibition set up
    • Photography

All ideas and suggestions are welcomed.  Let’s all get together 2/3 weeks before the event to finalise plans.  Look out for more details………..