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Have you stopped for a moment to think what the Queen might actually hope that you might do for her?
I think that, after her years of unflinching service to this country, she would appreciate it if we took a few moments to come together, to give thanks for the peace and prosperity of the last sixty years, and to pray for her as she enters the later years of her reign and life.
I do hope that you will be able to join us. See the list of services for opportunities.
The Big Jubilee Thank You
Also, we will have available in all our churches The Big Jubilee Thank You
– an opportunity for you to send your good wishes to our Queen in this
very special occasion. It will be available in all churches from 27 May to 10
June inclusive.
Linking with Otterford, Buckland St Mary Parish Council have now
finalised plans for their main events on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd June.
Programmes will be available late May / early June, and at the events.
All events are free to residents of Buckland St Mary and Otterford.
No charge for visitors during the day, but a collecting bucket will be left in
the Marquee for their donations.
Saturday Jubilee at Buckland House and Buckland St Mary Church
Optional dress code - red white and blue
The Church Bells will be rung in celebration
At the Church
Jubilee Photographic Exhibition 10-4pm, celebrating the last 60 years in
Buckland St Mary’s history. This will run from Saturday June 2 to
Monday June 4 inclusive.
At Buckland House Gardens on Saturday
We have a large marquee for some of the events, and as back up in case of
Rain
Bring and Share lunch starting at 12 noon. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will
be available (in disposable cups) throughout the afternoon. Tables provided
(bring your own cutlery if needed), but bring your own chairs which can
be left for the disco and hog roast in the evening.
Cup Cake competition: bring 6 Jubilee cupcakes to leave in the Marquee
to be judged during the afternoon (name label under plate) and eaten at
Teatime.
During the Afternoon there’ll be something for everyone, young and old – or
just time to sit and relax with friends.
** Jazz Band playing from 2-5pm ** Displays in Marquee **Skittles
** Bouncy Castle ** Paintball Target Shooting ** Cricket Coaching
** Laser Clay shoot ** Croquet ** Dog Show ** Face Painting
** Maypole Dancing ** Tug of War ** Penalty Shoot Out
In the Marquee
Display of Millennium and 2012 House Photographs
Show of children’ competition entries for Mug Design, Poems and
Best Crown.
Stall for Buckland St Mary children of 16 and under, and those at
BSM School, to collect their free mug, and for others to buy mugs at
cost (£3.30).
Celebration Cake and cup cakes on display
From 4pm
Prize giving for children’ entries and afternoon competitions
Buckland’ Jubilee Celebration cake to be cut, and eaten (with cup
cakes!) for tea.
Children’ disco from 5-6pm
Evening
Disco to Quadrophonics from 7.30-11pm
Pay Bar (courtesy of The Eagle Tavern)
Hog Roast 8.30-9.30. Collect your tickets as you arrive. Guests £6
adult, £3 children.
Sunday at the Church and in the Village
In the Morning
10.15 the Church Bells will be rung
11am a Joint Service of Thanksgiving for Buckland St Mary and
Otterford, celebrated in St Mary’ Church, Buckland St Mary by
the Rector, the Rev Sue Green, and by Pastor Stuart Alcock of the
Bishopswood Chapel.
2-4pm 60 Years of Buckland St Mary Exhibition continues in the
Church
In the Afternoon
Open Gardens in Newtown and Buckland St Mary
Cream Teas and Vintage Tractors in Newtown (small charge for
Visitors)
Display of Millennium and 2012 House Photos continues in
Newtown.
Monday at the Church
10-4pm 60 Years of Buckland St Mary Exhibition continues in the
Church
PARKING
Please remember that the village street will not be closed –allow room for the bus!
On Saturday parking will be in Buckland House grounds and in Bernard Gready’ field beside the School or in the School itself.
On Sunday and Monday the latter 2 only will apply.
HELP
We’d be very grateful for anyone else who can help out on the day(s), or in
setting out and clearing up on Friday /Saturday and on Sunday.
Don’t forget that our Team Manager will be looking for talent for the Mini
-Olympics! If you haven’t yet returned your Questionnaire about numbers
and children eligible for a free BSM mug, please do so now!
Contact Gill Bromley on 234495, broms.t21@btinternet.com, or Rosanna
Barton on 234213, rosanna.barton@btinternet.com with any queries or
Suggestions.
Future Events
The Yarty Garden Club have generously offered a tree to mark the Jubilee.
Where should it go? It has also been suggested that a Community Orchard
could be established on part of the Allotment Field behind the Village Hall
– this idea needs further discussion. The Parish Council feel it would be
good to have some permanent reminder of the Jubilee.
Jubilee in Buckland St Mary & Otterford