| Colourful celebrations planned
Jubilee events in north Northumberland at a glance. Berwick will also have its own 'village show' when residents can show off their skills at baking, handicrafts and flower arranging - all with a jubilee theme. The Berwick Diamond Jubilee Vintage Show will take place in the Town Hall on June 4 and Berwick residents are being invited to showcase their artistic and culinary talents in a large selection of classes, from decorated cup cakes for the very young aspiring chef, to a flag, patchwork or crochet in the craft class for adults.
COMMUNITIES across north Northumberland are putting together an exciting array of events to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. It has been organised by Berwick Rotary Club and Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, with support from Berwick Town Council. All profits from the day will go to help fund life-saving research into better treatments and cures for leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. "This weekend offers us all a rare chance to celebrate together, whether in local street parties or at one of the bigger events around town. ". Towns and villages have turned red, white and blue in anticipation of what promises to be a great occasion. The main event in Berwick will be the jubilee party on the grassed area at The Parade (outside Berwick Barracks) on Monday, June 4. There will also be children's entertainers, face painting, a magician and a lot more. cozens@berwick-tc. Shops throughout Berwick are being invited to join the town's celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee and Olympic torch relay on June 14. It is hoped shops will keep their displays in place up to and including the torch relay. The street party will be a brilliant community event which will be an excellent way of raising money and awareness. Michael Richardson of Berwick Rotary Club added: "We have supported Leukaemia schools competition to draw a picture of the Queen, with the very best entries being displayed in the marquee. Organiser Lorna Chappell said: "We are sure this'll be a fun day, and if it's a success we'll make Berwick's own show an annual event. "We know there are some brilliant cooks, flower arrangers and artists in the Berwick area, and we have chosen categories perfect for young and old so there should be something for everyone. "This is all about having fun and celebrating a happy occasion, so residents are encouraged to enter exhibits whether they expect to reach a winning standard or not. There will be three marquees: a beer tent, a traditional tea/coffee tent with cakes, scones and sandwiches, and a live music tent. Following this there will be a tea dance until 5pm, with free entry but proceeds from tea and coffee being donated to Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Entries will have to be delivered to the Town Hall in time for judging at 11am, and will be on display from 1pm to 2. Mayor John Robertson said: "Berwick is already looking festive in the lead-up to the Diamond Jubilee weekend, with 6km of bunting, new flags across the bridge and a fresh coat of paint on lamp-posts and bollards - and the events planned, mostly by volunteers, should offer something for everybody. "Over 25 shops have already entered the shop window display competition, and we know that local enthusiasts in baking, arts and crafts and floristry are busy preparing for our own Berwick Jubilee Fete in the town hall. |
Sunday 3 June 2012
Colourful celebrations planned
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