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Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Charlton

The events listed below are those which have so far been reported to the Planning Group co-ordinating these events in the village. As others come to their notice they will be added to this list.

For further information regarding these events and the person responsible for organizing, please contact Barbara Spencer at
babs100@spencerworld.com .

  1. Big Jubilee Lunch
    Bring your own Picnic
    Sunday June 3rd 12noon
    At St Thomas’ Church. Open to ALL
    (Cancelled if wet)

  2. Big Jubilee Service
    A Civic Service on Sun June 3rd at 10.30am.
    All to assemble at the Millennium Stone, then proceed to St Thomas’. Open to ALL.

  3. Big Jubilee Party
    A Village Party/Pot Luck Lunch
    Sat June 2nd 1.00pm – 6.00pm
    Village centre, opposite Carter's Meadow.
    Open to ALL. BYO picnic with cake to share.
    Childrens' fancy dress (see below)
    Adults welcome to dress up in any Jubilee themed costume

  4. Big Jubilee Thank You. Individuals to write and sign a personal thank-you letter to the Queen ,
    on beautiful hand-stamped Vellum paper
    to be collected by the Anglican Diocese and forwarded to Her Majesty.
    Will be available at all publicised events in the village.

  5. Diamond Tea Party
    Thursday June 7th 2.30pm - 6.00pm at St Thomas' Church to include entertainment.
    Open  to all. Tickets £5 (Profits to Countess of Brecknock Hospice).(Limited to 78 people)
    For further information on this event please contact Ann Entwistle Tel: 01264 335359; email;  wistles1@msn.com
    or Jenny Howes 362139

  6. Family Sports Day
    Big Jubilee Sport
    Monday June 4th at 2.00pm
    Charlton Lakes Playing Fields
    Open to ALL.
    For more details contact philwylde@ntlword.com

b) Village Decoration. (Bunting, Balloons, ‘Wish Tree’).

c) Childrens Colouring Competition Details to be circulated by flier inc where to pick up entries
    Two age groups to be organised; prizes for winners

d) Childrens Fancy Dress To be part of Big Jubilee Party on Sat June 2nd
   Theme Kings & Queens(See details above); Prizes for winners.
e) Bouncy Castle to be hired for the Big Party event.

The Parish Council has set aside some monies to support these events but is not responsible for their organisation and is publishing this information as a public duty. Insurance and Public Liability( to ensure correct cover is in place) is the responsibility of event organisers and TVBC has website, or may be contacted directly for advice.
www.testvalley.gov.uk/assets.../Street-parties-application-3rd-v.pdf

The following link takes you to the poster which will be displayed around the village.
noticeboard.pdf