Events in Dumfries and Galloway to celebrate Queens Diamond Jubilee
Written by admin on May 21, 2012
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: events in Dumfries & Galloway
A range of activities, celebrations and events have been planned to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June of this year.
A large number of national and local events are being organised, primarily for the weekend of 2 June 2012.
In Dumfries and Galloway, events are being organised by the Council, Lord Lieutenants, and community groups.
Colin Warden, Vice Lord Lieutenant for the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, said, “This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in the diamond jubilee of a serving monarch. Queen Victoria is the only other UK monarch to have celebrated a diamond jubilee, and that was in 1897. So, we hope very much that as many people as possible will participate in our community’s celebrations for Queen Elizabeth.”
The range of events planned in Dumfries and Galloway include the following:
Saturday 26 May 2012
Diamond Jubilee Celebration Activity Day
Barcaple Activity Centre, Ringford, near Castle Douglas
Organiser: 1st Keir Brownies (Girlguiding UK)
Diamond Jubilee Adventure Trip
Barcaple Activity Centre, Ringford, near Castle Douglas
Organiser: 14th Dumfriesshire Cub Scouts
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Lantern Making Workshop
Kirkcudbright Town Hall
1500
Come along and make a lantern so that you can take part in the Grand Lantern Parade in Kirkcudbright on 4 June. Lanterns already made include swans, boars, fish, a lion, and a unicorn.
Saturday 2 June 2012
Garden Party
1530 to 1730
Stair Castle
By invitation
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (2 to 9 June)
Organiser: Kirkbean Community Council
The Big Lunch Day
Harbour Square & St Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright
1030: Programme of fun for all, including Dragonfly Dreaming Puppets, Daffy Dill, Franc Karpo the Magician, Carnival Arts Street Theatre, climbing wall, soccerena
1100: Parade & Crowning if Jubilee Princesses
1200: The Big Lunch Street Party
1400: Voce (musical group)
1530: Voce
Throughout the day there will be entertainment from Pete Kirk, Kirkcudbright & District Pipe Band, Stewartry Wind Band, Wee Kirkcudbright Entertainers, and Susie Woodmass.
Sunday 3 June 2012
Street Party
Church Road, Kirkcolm
Organiser: Kirkcolm Community Council
Street Party
Main Street, Sandhead
Organiser: Stoneykirk Community Council
Street Party
Opposite Village Hall
Organiser: Garlieston Community Council
Service of Thanksgiving
Town Kirk of Stranraer
1130
Service of Thanksgiving
Kirkcudbright Parish Church
1500
Service of Thanksgiving
St Michael’s & South Parish Church, Dumfries
1830
Jubilee Gala
Kirkton Village Hall & Green
Organiser: Kirkmahoe Community Council
Jubilee Gala
Powfoot
Street Party
High Street, Dalbeattie
Organiser: Rotary Club of Dalbeattie & District
Grand Jubilee Concert, featuring Emily Smith & Jamie McLennan
Kirkcudbright Parish Church
1930
Admission is free but requires an entry pass available from various outlets throughout the Stewartry.
Monday 4 June 2012
Diamond Jubilee Event
Annan High Jinks
Organiser: Rotary Club of Annan
Grand Jubilee Finale & Fireworks Display
Harbour Square & St Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright
2100: Entertainment, including McCumba (music group)
2230: Firework Display followed by Grand Lantern Parade
The evening will close with the lowering of the Royal Standard on the Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Street Party
The Square, Port William
Organiser: Port William & District Community Association
Saturday 9 June 2012
Local Community Fete
Urr Parish Hall
Sunday 17 June 2012
Diamond Jubilee Bowling Competition
Organiser: Heathhall Bowling Club
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