1952 2022 Penrith Town Council
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1952 - 2022
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN MAYOR’S WELCOME
The Queen has ruled for longer than any other “I think I speak for my generation when I say that the example “It is an honour and a pleasure to welcome you to Penrith for our Jubilee Jamboree to
Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and and continuity provided by The Queen is not only very rare celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a marvellous 70 years on the throne.
respected figure across the globe. Her extraordinary among leaders but a great source of pride and reassurance.” -
reign has seen her travel more widely than any other The Duke of Cambridge It was important that the main event in the town on Saturday 4th June was a Town Centre
monarch, undertaking many historic overseas visits.
Known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life Her Majesty supports and encourages achievement Community Event so the Town Council has reached out to community organisations and groups
of service, she has been an important figurehead for the in all walks of life through the annual programme of to get involved in any way they wished to provide something for everyone with a theme of
UK and the Commonwealth during times of enormous Investitures (at which she presents members of the ‘Community and Commonwealth’.
social change. general public with their honours), Garden Parties,
receptions and other awards given in her name, St Andrew’s will be the hub of what’s going on, available for people to bring their own picnics or
Her Majesty continues to carry out a full programme which allow her to say ‘thank you’ to all those who support any of our brilliant local cafés. There will be live music, artists workshops, a trail of QR
of engagements, from visits to charities and schools, to have contributed to the life of the nation and the
hosting visiting Heads of State, to leading the nation in Commonwealth.
codes in shops where you will find pictures or music from the decades, artists creating an image of
Remembrance and celebratory events - all supported the day, the infamous Teddy Bear Zipwire at St Andrew’s and other family friendly things to do.
by other members of the Royal Family. You will find a map in this booklet to help you explore what’s going on.
Official Platinum Jubilee Schedule
The Queen sees public and voluntary service as one On Thursday 2nd June, the Town Council will be carrying out the civic elements of the Jubilee.
of the most important elements of her work. The Thursday 2nd June We will be lighting 3 flame beacons at Fairhill, the Castle and on the top of St Andrew’s which is
Queen has links - as Royal Patron or President - with
over 600 charities, military associations, professional
The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour) the traditional place for celebratory beacons to mark coronations and jubilees. At St Andrew's the
bodies and public service organisations. These vary Platinum Jubilee Beacons lighting at 9.45pm will be preceded by a piper at 9.35pm, a bugler at 9.40pm and accompanied by
from well-established international charities to smaller Friday 3rd June a choir of Penrith and Eden Singers and St Andrew’s Choir singing Song for the Commonwealth.
bodies working in a specialist area or on a local basis Service of Thanksgiving
only. Her patronages and charities cover a wide range Saturday 4th June
We hope to see you there!”
of issues, from opportunities for young people, to the The Derby at Epsom Downs
preservation of wildlife and the environment. Having Councillor Charlie Shepherd
Sunday 5th June Mayor of Penrith
Her Majesty as Royal patron or president provides vital The Big Jubilee Lunch
publicity for the work of these organisations, and allows The Platinum Jubilee Pageant
their enormous achievements and contributions to
society to be recognised. Find out more at: www.platinumjubilee.gov.uk
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Befor t Things
en to do!
Key (see page 6 for map)
the Ev Fancy Dress Catwalk Competition (in aid of
Young Lives vs Cancer) - New Squares
18 QR Royal Trail (by Penrith Library and EVAN)
Workshop
Commemorate the Platinum Jubilee in Clay.
Kids Crafts - Penrith Library (by Making Magpies) Music
Children: Create a Jubilee Porcelain Medal to wear or hang up to Storytelling and Crown Making BANDSTAND - Featuring...
celebrate the Jubilee in style. - Penrith Library • Vacant Weekend Project
Adults: Create a Jubilee Porcelain garden cane ornament to remember • Absolutely
this once in a lifetime event Picturing the Jubilee (by Urban Sketchers)
• Tarzan’s Nuts
Where: Library - Various Locations
Cost: FREE ST ANDREWS CHURCHYARD - Featuring...
Teddy Bear Zipwire - St Andrews Churchyard • Penrith Town Band - St Andrews Churchyard
Times: 10.15am - 3pm on 14th May. Either book in advance
(gwenbceramics@gmail.com) at the library or on the day. Seed Planting/Fountain Fun/Crown Crafting • Commited2Rock - St Andrews Churchyard
(At the Jamboree, you can collect the fired piece at the Library between (by the Soroptomists) - St Andrews Churchyard • Blue Jam - St Andrews Churchyard
10am-4pm) NEW SQUARES
Toddler Garden Games (by First Class Kids)
Time Capsule - St Andrews Churchyard • Chopping Block Open Mic Stage
Schools across the region have been asked to write a cover letter plus
individual letters from pupils about themselves and their hopes for the Fancy Dress Photo Booth (by Penrith Players)
future. It will be buried on a date to be arranged. Check Penrith Town - Devonshire Arcade
Council website for details. Not to be opened for 70 years!
Swing Dance Sessions (by Swing Dance Cumbria)
Cupcake Competition - Princes Street ALSO FEATURING in various locations
For any age, grab a template from the Library, get creative and The Crafty • Dan Fox BoomBike
Baker will pick and make the winning design which will be sold for Taylors Funfair (Open 11am - 8pm) - Sandgate Car Park • ACT Theatre
charity at the Jamboree! Entries before 25th May. • Salsa Dancing by Salsa in Cumbria
Plant Sale (by JR Radcliffe Plants) - Market Square
Keep your eyes open for them!
3 4vehicle charging point
St Andrew’s Churchyard Bandstand New Squares KEY
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- Toilets
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10.00
S c h e 10.30
Penrith Town Band - Training Band
10am - 11am
New Squares & Chopping Block
- Tourist Information
- Parking
11.00 1 QR Trail shops
2
Blue Jam Salsa Dancing ACT Singers 1
11.30 11am - 12 noon 11am - 12 noon 11am - 12 noon Penrith Library 3
4
12.00
Picturing the Jubilee
12.30
5
Penrith Town Band Salsa Dancing St Andrew’s Churchyard Booths
13.00 Supermarket
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12.30pm - 1.30pm 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Vacant Weekend Project Fancy Dress Photo Booth 18
13.30 16
1pm - 2pm 15
Open Mic Swing Dance Sessions 7
14.00
Library - Max Slater talk 1.30pm - 3.30pm 14
ACT singers 2pm - 2.30pm
14.30 Taylors Funfair Morrisons
Supermarket 8 11 12
15.00 103
Plant Sale 9
Committed 2 Rock Absolutely 13
15.30
3pm - 4pm 3.00pm - 4.00pm Bandstand
Wetherspoons Catwalk
16.00
3.30pm - 5pm
Arragons - E-Bike Trials
16.30
17.00
Tarzan’s Nuts P FREE EDC Car Park
4.30pm - 5.30pm
17.30 P Paid or Restricted Car Park
T Public Toilets
5COMPETITIONS Penrith Town Council, with the help of Creativise
Events, are celebrating not only Her Majesty the
Queen’s reign but our future; diverse, exciting, and
Window Display thankful.
Whose frontage gets your Royal seal of approval? Take a photo With our environment and local people at the
and tag with #penrithjubileeshop then the business name. The forefront we are working on creating a day to
winner gets coverage in the C&W Herald and a certificate of celebrate achievements, talents, and creativity.
excellence! We are working with the likes of choirs, artists,
Capturing Penrith drummers, crafters and charities from the area to
Can you capture the spirit of get attendees roaming Penrith and exploring the
best we have to offer.
the Jamboree?
With permission of those in We want to entice people to get to know the huge
the shot, send us or post your variety of shops and cafés, really relishing the nooks
pic with the #capturingpenrith of wonder we have!
and the elite crew from We all hope you can join in the celebration!
Penrith Camera Club will
choose a winner! Your prize
Supporters
is a feature in the Herald plus
a print displayed in Penrith
Library!
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