Jubilee celebrations continue with even more events today

By Lottie Welch

5th Jun 2022 | Local News

Celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee continued across Bridport yesterday (Saturday), with even more set to take place today.

The weather stayed fine and people came out in red, white and blue to enjoy picnics, street parties and barbecues.

There was a great atmosphere at Bradpole’s Jubilee party on Gore Cross Recreation Area, with crown making, music and the commemoration of two trees planted for the jubilee. Each visitor was given a Union Jack flag and hat to get into the party mood.

West Bay Days’ Pirate Day was also taking place, with an range of games for children to enjoy outside the Salt House, teas, cakes and entertainment, as well as live music on the mound which went on into the evening before a fireworks display.

It was another day of community spirit and people coming together to enjoy the celebratory atmosphere. See more photos on our Facebook page.

And there’s more to come.

Here’s what is taking place today:

Sunday:

·      The Club House - music, cocktails and food from 3.30pm

·      Jubilee fete at Mapperton House from 10am to 4pm

·      Jubilee picnic lunch on Mountfield lawn from 2pm to 4pm

·      Platinum Praise on Harbour Green, West Bay, tea party from 4pm

·      Loders and Uploders Queen's Platinum Jubilee Picnic in the Loders Arms Field from 1pm to 4pm

·      Jubilee jamboree in the Rectory Gardens, Burton Bradstock, bring your own picnic at 12.30pm

·      Beaminster street party from 12noon to 5pm in The Square 

     

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