JUBILEE weekend is finally upon us and it’s time for the biggest bash of the year.
Friends, neighbours, clubs and communities across Chronicle Country will be marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style.
Read on to find your perfect event.
Friday, June 1
The Chequers, Wrestlingworth: 8pm, Jubilee quiz.
Saturday, June 2
St Peter’s Church, Arlesey: 11am, Sponsored Jubilee walk to the Methodist Church for cream teas at 1pm. Performances from Gothic Mede Lower School’s maypole dancers at 2pm.
Arlesey Football Club: 7pm to 11pm, Concert with a bar, food and raffle.
St Andrew’s Church, Biggleswade: Bells will be rung at 3pm.
St John’s Church, Cockayne Hatley: 7.30pm to 8.30pm, Evening concert of English songs.
Playing field behind St John’s Church, Moggerhanger: 2pm, Procession, singing and dancing by Moggerhanger Lower School pupils.
St Mary’s Church, Potton: 2pm, Fete with The Great Potton Bake Off, teddy bear parachuting and a bouncing castle. Ride from Potton Market Square to the fete on a vintage steam traction engine.
St Mary’s Church, Potton. 7.30pm. Choral concert with local groups. St Mary’s Church, Potton: Saturday to Monday. Flower and art displays.
Shefford Town Memorial Hall: 1pm to 5pm, Jubilee fete with flypast from Lancaster Bomber.
Shefford Town Memorial Hall: 8pm, 1960s themed night.
Southill: From 10am until noon on Monday, June 4, Jubilee themed scarecrows.
Stondon Recreation Ground: Noon, Fun day. Stondon Recreation Ground: 7.30pm, Hog roast, live music, fireworks.
Franklin’s Farm, Thorncote Green: 7.30pm to 1am, Swing dance.
Wrestlingworth Memorial Hall: 10am to noon, Village walk.
Wrestlingworth Memorial Hall: 1pm to 6pm, Expo with history society exhibition.
St Peter’s Church, Wrestlingworth: 2pm to 5pm, Open church with cream teas.
Sunday, June 3
Arlesey Village Hall: 2pm to 4pm, Children’s party. Arlesey Village Hall: 7pm to late, Abba Disco Duo.
River Ivel, Biggleswade: 10am, Biggleswade Scouts to launch 1,000 model boats to coincide with the Royal Pageant on the River Thames.
Biggleswade Rugby and Squash Club, Langford Road, Biggleswade: 11am to 11pm, Jubilee party.
St Andrew’s Church, Biggleswade: Bells will be rung at 5pm.
Cockayne Hatley: 1pm, Bring your own picnic.
Gamlingay crossroads: 9.45am, Coronation re-enactment procession to St Mary the Virgin Church for a 10am coronation re-enactment service.
Gamlingay Ecohub: 2pm to 4pm. Mini Olympics.
St Mary’s Church, Potton: 10.30am, Jubilee family service in the marquee.
St Mary’s Church, Potton: 12.30pm, Traditional Sunday lunch and church tower tours.
St Mary’s Church, Potton: 7.30pm, Barn dance with barbecue. St Mary’s Church, Potton: Saturday to Monday, Flower and art displays.
Stondon Recreation Ground: 12.30pm, Jubilee lunch and picnic with dancing.
Hitchin Road Recreation Ground, Stotfold: Noon until 5pm, Magic act, birds of prey and circus skills.
Sutton Village Hall: Noon, Pimms. 1pm. Big Jubilee Lunch.
Wrestlingworth Memorial Hall: 9am to 1pm, Expo with history society. St Peter’s Church, Wrestlingworth: 11am, Jubilee church service.
Chequers Meadow, Wrestlingworth: 12.30pm, Grand Jubilee bring your own picnic. St Peter’s Church, Wrestlingworth: 7pm, Family film night: Hugo.
Wyboston Village Hall: 2pm to 4pm, Big picnic lunch.
Wyboston Village Hall: From 7.30pm, Disco with buffet.
Monday, June 4
Arlesey Recreation Ground: 11am to 2pm, Arlesey Parents and Toddlers kite flying and picnic. Field behind the White Horse, Arlesey. 9.30pm. Beacon built by the Explorer Scouts.
Sage Close, Biggleswade: From 11am, Street party.
Blunham Playing Fields: 3pm to 10.30pm, Jubilee celebration.
Dunton Playing Field: 2pm, Family fun day.
Gamlingay Ecohub: 4.30pm, Jubilee Battle of the Bands.
St Mary the Virgin Church, Gamlingay: 10.20pm, Lighting of the Jubilee beacon.
Playing field at Fishers Close, Great Barford: Noon to 4pm, Fun day.
Ickwell Green: From 2pm, Family fun day. Tea at 4.30pm.
St Mary’s Church, Potton: 12.30pm, Royal Ascot Race Day with live music and hobby horse racing.
St Mary’s Church, Potton: 4pm, Almost Abba concert.
St Mary’s Church Hall, Potton: 1pm, The Elves and the Shoemaker by Theatre of Widdershins.
St Mary’s Church, Potton: 7pm, Potton’s Got Talent auditions. St Mary’s Church, Potton: Saturday to Monday, Flower and art displays.
Sandy Upper School, Sandy: 2pm, Big Jubilee Lunch. Sold out.
Sandy Market Square: 9.30pm, Procession to Pinnacle Hill for the lighting of the Jubilee Beacon at 10.15pm followed by fireworks.
Stuart Memorial Hall, Tempsford: noon to 2pm for villagers, 7.30pm barn dance.
Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Practice, Upper Caldecote: 8pm, Jubilee beacon celebrations. Beacon to be lit at 10.15pm.
Wrestlingworth Memorial Hall: 9am to 1pm, Expo with history society. Wrestlingworth: 11am to 4pm, Six open gardens.
Chequers, Wrestlingworth: 12.30pm, Hot bun before lunch.
Wrestlingworth Memorial Hall: 2pm to 4pm, Afternoon tea and cake. Chequers, Wrestlingworth: 7pm, Evening hog roast with music.
Tuesday, June 5
Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade: 2pm to 6pm, Jubilee Fun Day. Barbecue, games, fairground ride and bouncy castles.
Beeston Green: 1pm, Supported by Bartram Timber. Bouncy castle and traditional games.
Church Street, Gamlingay: 1pm to 4pm, Street party.
42 High Street, Wrestlingworth: 10.30am, Royal coffee morning at Mrs Olive Walker’s.