Across Swindon communities will be joining together throughout the bank holiday weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Highworth Town Council have organised a whole weekend of celebrations including a beacon lighting tomorrow (Thursday), a festival in the High Street including: Air Cadets Parade, Craft/Produce Stalls, food stalls and live music, and an event at Elms Rec including big screens to watch the Pageant in London, falconry Display, inflatable Sports, Funfair and much more. https://tinyurl.com/mu2e85r3
Stratton St Margaret’s Parish Council are holding their Jubilee Event at the Grange Leisure Centre day will have an English “street party” feel with marquees, table and chairs and outside bar facilities. Among the entertainment on offer will be a dog show, a cake competition, and welly throwing- https://tinyurl.com/ydwnz6kp
A Family Fun Day and Street Party is taking place at Pine Trees Community Centre in Pinehurst on Friday. Entertainment at the event includes a magic show, Bollywood dancing, a steel band, competitions, balloon animals and face painting. https://tinyurl.com/3shsft39
If you live in Penhill, a big Jubilee Lunch is being held at Chippenham Close Community Centre, with a BBQ, cakes, refreshments and games to keep the family entertained. https://tinyurl.com/yckjuxbc
Haydon Wick Parish Council are hosting a Jubilee Lunch on Thursday at the King George V Playing Field from 12-5pm. Visitors can enjoy facepainting, arts and crafts, a performance from the Majorettes, and a Lancaster Bomber Flypast. https://tinyurl.com/2zjaddzf
This bank holiday is a perfect opportunity to spend time with our friends, families and neighbours, have fun and celebrate the Queen’s extraordinary 70 years of service to the country.
If you are holding an event or know of any more events, please do let me know!
Pictured - Highworth Emporium getting into the jubilee spirit!
