By Martin Giles and Hugh Coakley
We’ve had some great photos of the Jubilee celebrations around the Guildford borough. Scroll down to find photos of celebrations in your area.
Please send us yours (guildford.dragon@gmail.com) to be added in this round-up of what has been happening in the borough over the four days of celebrating 70 years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
A traditional Jubilee party photo, recorded for posterity. Who will be looking at this in 70 years’ time? (Click on images to enlarge.)
Residents of Ockley Court and neighbouring roads in Burpham attended a Jubilee Party hosted by Christian and Tammy Holliday.
Around 35 people called in to enjoy the good weather and raise a glass of sparkling wine to HM The Queen and enjoy a helping of the delicious ‘Platinum Pudding’ made, from scratch, by Tammy Holliday, plus other jubilee themed goodies.
Needless to say the pudding was demolished in short order. But then there was a regal bike ride…
What’s this? Was Ma’am taking a break from the formal festivities to chill with the Burphamites? Sadly not, just a celebrating youngster feeling Queenly.
…and crowds flocked to the Worplesdon Jubilee Concert and Beacon Lighting ceremony at St Mary’s Church in Worplesdon.
Shirley West, social secretary for the Castle Green Bowling Club, said: “On Friday evening we came together to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee with our president Jonathan Reading who cut the ribbon to “open” our beautiful acer tree outside our clubhouse.
The evening started with all the bowlers in red white and blue on the green having fun with target games. And the public feeling the celebratory atmosphere also got involved to help us enjoy the occasion.
With our guests and sponsors we ended the evening with cake and a glass of bubbly.
Headteacher, Emma Smart said: “We began the day with a Collective Worship to help us reflect on the significance of the Jubilee Celebrations.
“The children created some beautiful crowns, flags and decorations for their celebrations with ‘jewel shops’ where they used coins to buy crown decorations. They have also been learning the national anthem and before our special Jubilee Lunch we had our Jubilee Pageant.”
Mary Lawrence, one of the organisers at the St Mary’s Thursday Club, said: “We all had a wonderful time, especially Mary Long who is our oldest member at 98. A ploughman’s lunch followed by a wonderful trifle made by Tina Alongi was enjoyed by all.
“Thanks to Keith Lawrence, we were all able to enjoy Trooping the Colour on our big screen so we all felt we were there.”
98-year-old Mary Long is the oldest Thursday Club member. Mary Lawrence said: “Although wheelchair-bound her zest for life knows no bounds. She is a real inspiration to everyone.”
Paula Moss from Effingham said: “Over 1000 people joined us for the celebrations in Effingham. We hosted a party for over 100 children in fancy dress and partied all afternoon to music across the decades at the King George V playing field. There was also a Royal Garden Party in the village gardens and art, history and flower exhibitions in the churches.
A Queen Tribute band played in East Horsley with the imitation Brian May and Freddie Mercury on the turrets at Horsley Towers.
…where dancing was also order of the day…
The Queen taking the weight off her feet and enjoying a glass of bubbly outside a house in Stoughton.
Peaslake Parties for the Jubilee. Shere Parish Councillor Gerry Reffo said: “Our Village Hall overflowed with people, young and old, food and music. Celebrations kicked off with enthusiastic singing of the National Anthem and cutting the Jubilee cake.”
A Queen Tribute band played in East Horsley with the imitation Brian May and Freddie Mercury on the turrets at Horsley Towers. Photo by Rex A Butcher.
Please check back to see further photos.
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