Platinum Jubilee:
Five days of village celebration!
Don’t forget to check the insert in this month’s Roundabout
Sunday 22 May
Jubilee Torch Relay
Janice Gant has brought the Jubilee Torch by rickshaw from Bildeston to Cross Green. If you missed her arrival, check out the Hitcham Noticeboard on Facebook or watch the video now!
Thursday 2 June
7.00pm: Joyous, informal Jubilee Service in All Saints Church
Featuring your choice of favourite hymns from the last 70 years, and followed by Celebration Punch and nibbles.
8.00-10.30pm: Jubilee Bonfire Party!
Come to the Village Hall for drinks and celebration, and see the Jubilee Bonfire lit at 8.45pm.
Friday 3 June
6.00pm: Jubilee Guided Walk
Meet at the Village Hall for a guided walk around the village – seeing some familiar places in a new light! All welcome, including dogs (but please keep them on a lead!) The Village Hall and bar will be open from 7.30pm for thirsty walkers and anyone who cares to join them.
Saturday 4 June
11.00am-4.00pm: Exhibition of Hitcham Memories and Jubilee Celebration Art, All Saints Church
See how Hitcham has changed over the last 70 years – and enjoy the talents of our younger residents with a Celebration in Art!
7.30pm: Jubilee Concert Party, Village Hall
Come and watch the concert broadcast from Buckingham Palace on the big screen – and in good company! The bar will be open all evening and tea and coffee will also be available.
Sunday 5 June
11.00am: Children’s games in the Community Play Area
Bring your children for some very special Jubilee fun and games!
2.00-5.00pm: Hitcham’s Big Jubilee Lunch – Food, Fun and Games on the meadow
A special event for everyone in Hitcham, jointly organised by all our village groups and organisations.
There’ll be Jubilympic fun and games for adults and children alike on the meadow next to the Village Hall, with a free BBQ (and plenty of mouthwatering extras) funded by the Parish Council. If you fancy a drink the Village Hall Bar will be open, and tea and coffee will also be available. For the children (and young at heart) there’ll be popcorn, candy floss and a candy cart.
During the afternoon we’ll be cutting the Giant Jubilee Cake – and taking slices to older residents who can’t attend in person
All are welcome to bring this special weekend to a resounding close!
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