Sparsholt is planning to celebrate Her Majesty’s Jubilee in memorable style with fun events and a real community spirit.
The programme is:
Thursday 2nd June: Jubilee Beacon @ 21:30
Lighting of a Jubilee Beacon on the field behind the Plough.
The Plough will be open as normal for those who’d like a pre-beacon drink or dinner.
Friday 3rd June: Dog Walk @ 11:00 and Bacon Rolls @ 12:00
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Wendy Dean will lead walkers and dogs from the village Memorial Hall car park at 11.00am for about an hour
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Walkers will return to reward themselves with bacon rolls and tea or coffee on the Memorial Green
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£10 per family of walkers (with or without dog) and also for non-walkers for a bacon roll
Saturday 4th June: Platinum Party at the Palace @ 17:00
Live on a HUGE Screen on the School Playing Field
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Watch the Jubilee Concert live from BBC 1 – the world’s greatest entertainers. See https://platinumjubilee.gov.uk/event/platinum-party-at-the-palace/
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Pay bar on hand
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BYO picnic and drinks
N.B. – No glass or pets on the school field, please for Health and Safety reasons
Sunday 5th June: Village Lunch @ 12:30 and Fete @ 15:00
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Thanksgiving Prayers for Her Majesty in St Stephens – 09:15–09:30
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Lunch on Woodman Lane in the centre of the village (road will be closed !!)
12:30 - 14.30. Please bring your own chairs !
o Tickets for Jubilee Feast for family and friends will be £6 for adults
and £4 for children (12 and under) and will be available from the
village shop on Monday 9th May.
o Please get tickets before 26th May, as information is needed for food
planning and purchasing!
o A pay-bar will be available to get drinks for lunch
o A Creative Crown Competition – with a prize or two! For ideas see
https://platinumjubilee.gov.uk/angellica-bell-presents-a-platinum-
jubilee-creative-challenge-design-a-jubilee-crown/
o The National Anthem at 14:30
• Fete 15:00 – 17:00 – music, stalls, amusements, children dancing, Pimm’s and
beer, tea and cakes, Grand Draw and Sparsholt 100 Club draw !!
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Other Contact Numbers for Potential Helpers
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Alastair Barron – 01962 776844
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Sue Annesley – 01962 776653
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Sue Wood – 01962 776255
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Bonnie Stagg – 01962 776859