The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated in the Commonwealth during June 2022, to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on 6 February 1952.
Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service.
Buckingham Palace has planned an extensive programme of events to mark the milestone, from concerts, pudding competitions, to the lighting of beacons.
The commemoration will be taking place from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th of June, where it will be combined with the spring bank holiday to create a four-day weekend.
There are many events and activities taking place in your local area and across the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and beyond, not just in June, but throughout the year. To find out what's going on visit www.visitsouthderbyshire.co.uk/jubilee
Jubilee events include:
- Free tree giveaway September 2021 ‘Plant a tree for the Jubilee’ with saplings themed red, white and blue through their stems, leaves, berries and/or flowers. This same theme will continue at this year’s giveaway.
- Community Jubilee hedge planting in December at Rosliston Forestry Centre.
- Jubilee formal tree planting in February and meadow preparation with ER 70 template at Rosliston Forestry Centre
- Jubilee School sessions available from the Environmental Education Project from March – October 2022 including trees, various themed education and plaque
- South Derbyshire Jubilee Beacon Trail in Swadlincote Town Centre, 7th May – 12th June
- Jubilee themed Teddy Bear Walk at Maurice Lea Memorial Park, June 1, 10.30-12.30
- Tree dedication and beacon lighting at Rosliston Forestry Centre, June 2 - please see the full Beacon Event Programme (jpg, 589kb).
- Jubilee Beacon Lighting - at Eureka Park, Swadlincote, Thursday 2nd June
8:45pm – 10:00pm, including a parade, service of thanks, piper, bugle player, Gresley Male Voice Choir, Royal British Legion, local uniform groups. Parade starts at 8.45pm at 1211 ATC base on park to the performance area. Beacon lighting at 9.45pm in line with national lighting. - Festival of Leisure - ‘Jubilee Edition’ with a Royal Pageant Entertainment Arena and Big Lunch Street Food zone, as well as lots of exhibitors, fairground rides, inflatables, live music, side shows and jubilee themed activities. Maurice Lea Memorial Park, June 25 and 26.
- Proms in the Park with a Jubilee theme, 2-6pm, Maurice Lea memorial Park, August 14. Lots of songs from the era, flag waving, sing-a-longs, picnics and refreshments fit for a queen.
Hosting your own Street Party
To host your own street party, you may need to apply for a temporary road closure. If you do, get in touch with South Derbyshire District Council at least 6 weeks in advance. Your first point of contact is chairsoffice@southderbyshire.gov.uk to request an application form. There is no fee involved for a road closure application.
Read the guide on how to organise a street party here Your guide to organising a street party - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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