Falconwood gets ready to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
Over the special Platinum Jubilee weekend Falconwood is going to be buzzing with events and celebrations. Find out what's happening and when below.
Treasure Hunt
The fun begins with a treasure hunt around The Green. Grab a game card from Bishop Ridley Church, Falconwood Community Centre, Bishop Ridley School, Falconwood uniformed groups or download it here. Find The Queen hiding in shops and places where the community gets together on The Green. Each time you find her, write the letter she's hiding with on your game card. Then unscramble the word. Bring your completed game card to Falconwood Community Fun Day on Friday 3 June at 12pm in the Falconwood Community Centre main hall to claim your prize.
Falconwood Community Fun Day
Friday 3 June from 11am to 3pm
Celebrate with the neighbours and the local community.
This free event will include:
Bouncy castles* – mini train rides – stocks – games – face painting – refreshments* – hot food*
– slush puppies* - popcorn* – candy floss* – cakes* – sweets*
*small fee for bouncy castles, some games & refreshments
Treasure hunt prize giving
Bring your completed treasure hunt game card at 12pm to collect your prize.
Best Hat Competition
Judging at 1pm. Free entry.
1st & 2nd prizes awarded in both adult and child categories
Rules – you may use any old hat which you have decorated & customised yourself. Judging will be on how much detail is added and how original and imaginative your ideas are. It does have to have a Jubilee celebration theme.
Afternoon Tea
Saturday 4 June from 2-4pm at Falconwood Community Centre
Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style with a delicious traditional afternoon tea, which includes a selection of finger sandwiches, scone, jam, cream & cakes, a pot of tea and soft drinks, while enjoying live music. There will also be a raffle.
TICKET ONLY EVENT (Maximum of six people per family, tickets sold on a first come, first served basis)
Ticket prices: Adults -£6 each and children -£4 each
To reserve your tickets email falconwoodcc1@gmail.com or call 0208 303 7930
Special Platinum Jubilee and Parade Service
Sunday 5 June at 10.30am at Bishop Ridley Church
You are invited to a special thanksgiving service for HM The Queen, and the years of service she has given us as the nation, as we celebrate her Platinum Jubilee.
The Bolthole Big Jubilee Street Party
Sunday 5 June from 3pm to 7pm at the Bolthole
Enjoy live music at the outside tables and chairs, drinks from the bar, bring your own food, wear red, white and blue and let's celebrate in style!
The celebrations continue
St John's Welling will be running their own Jubilee events during the weekend of Friday 10 June to Sunday 12 June. Find out more here.