Penrith town centre will come alive with music and activities on Saturday for its Jubilee Jamboree.
Areas including St Andrew’s churchyard and the bandstand will feature local bands and crafters, with something for everyone to do or watch.
Event organiser Annabel Candler said: “We would really appreciate the weather to be kind! We can cope with rain but wouldn’t it be glorious for all this to happen in sunshine.”
There will be bands and performers in various areas of the town centre plus crafts and activities for every generation.
Organisations such as the Soroptimists, Eden Valley Artistic Network and Penrith library are taking part, assisting with bringing creativity and fun to the proceedings.
Elements including QR trails, Urban Sketchers, local bands (Tarzan’s Nuts, Absolutely and Vacant Weekend Project), dancing (salsa and swing) and theatre performances are just a few of the attractions.
The Chopping Block, in New Squares, is hosting an open mic session in the afternoon, before the town’s Wetherspoon pub has a charity fancy dress catwalk in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer.
There will also be a funfair in Sandgate, toddler games by First Class Kids, or a fancy dress photo booth by Penrith Players.
Penrith Town Band, the Committed 2 Rock choir, and BlueJam Arts will also provide music.
Competitions will include #CapturingPenrith, which involves members of the public photographing the event, trying to get a shot that sums up the day and posting to social media (must include the hashtag). Penrith Camera Club will be judging the winner.
Shops are also competing for the best dressed window.
Event attendees can vote by posting a shot of their favourite display and using #penrithjubileeshop.
The entire schedule is available at the tourist information centre, Penrith library and Tattie Tim’s baked potato stall in the centre of town.
Beacons will be lit tonight, Thursday, June 2, at more than 2,000 locations across the UK and Commonwealth, including at:
- Penrith Castle
- Beacon Hill, Penrith
- Fairhill Playing Field, Penrith
- Land above Ousby
- Top of St Andrew’s Church Tower, Penrith
Other jubilee events taking place across Eden include:
Alston
- June 3: Jubilee Thanksgiving Service in St Augustine’s Church at 6.30pm.
Appleby
- June 3: Cream tea event in public hall at 10am-1pm, workshop 1pm-4pm, bingo from 7pm.
- June 4: Jubilee coffee morning in the main Public Hall from 9.30am-1pm. Town band playing in town centre from 10:15am.
Church bells will be ringing from 2pm-3.10pm.
Greystoke
- June 2: Reading of the Queen’s Proclamation in Village Green from noon to 12.15pm.
- June 4: Hat Parade, sports, bouncy castles and afternoon tea in Village Green from 1-5pm.
- June 5: Hand Bells Performance outside the Boot and Shoe at 11am. Service of Praise at St Andrews Church followed with tea & cake at 2pm. Live music at the Boot and Shoe Inn from 4pm.
Kirkby Stephen
- June 2: A 1950s-2020s fancy dress parade is taking place from South Road to Market Square gathering at the caravan park for 9.30am. Dog show behind Local Links from 10.30am. The Church grounds encourage locals to bring a picnic at noon and take part in the barbecue. Free concert in Kirkby Stephen Parish Church at 6.30pm.
- June 2-3: Exhibition of quilts and more in Masonic Hall at 10am–4pm.
- June 2-5: Exhibition of royal memorabilia at Parish Church.
- June 3 Jubilee Show in Kirkby Stephen Sports and Social Club from 2-4pm.
- June 4: Eden Animal Rescue Fundraising Stall at The Cloisters from 9am-1.30pm.
June 5: Concert at Kirkby Stephen Parish Church starting at 10.30am.
Brough
- June 4: Children’s Sports Festival on the Football pitch at 1-3pm. Fancy Dress Parade at 4pm (meet at the Memorial Hall at 3.45pm). Duck Race at 4:30pm. Street party on Bridge Street from 5pm-10pm.
- June 5: Bring & Share Jubilee Afternoon Tea in Brough Memorial Hall at 2.30pm.
Is your community holding an event? Are you going to one of the organised events? Send us your photos and videos of how you are celebrating the Queen’s platinum jubilee – email nicoler@barrnonmedia.com
