Dear Underriverians,
We are delighted to announce, in celebration of the Queens Platinum Jubilee this year we are organising a fun filled 4 day event that should offer something for everyone. The celebrations will run from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June & details of the various events can be found below.
We have been allocating various funds from past and future UVA events, Grants and donations in order to make the tickets as affordable as possible. The ticket prices below will include ALL of the events as well as the Hog Roast on Saturday.
We have some wonderful committee volunteers who have been working hard to bring you these events so once the tickets go on sale we would really appreciate your prompt reply and payment to help with the catering and organisation.
This will be a wonderful opportunity for the village to celebrate the remarkable achievement by Her Majesty as well as Underriver and its community.
We hope you can join in some or all of the events.
Regards,
Miles Hayward
On behalf of the UVA
THE UNDERRIVER PROGRAMME
Thursday 2nd June – Beacon Lighting & Fireworks at St Julian’s
In the evening we will be joining with St Julian’s for the lighting of our beacon, followed by a fantastic fireworks display!! This will be part of the national beacon lighting programme being coordinated across the country to open the celebrations & all will be lit at 9.45pm.
St Julian's will welcome you from 7pm & there will be BBQ food available to purchase.
Friday 3rd June – Sunday 5th June:
– Flower Festival in St Margaret’s
There will be a Royal Flower Festival in Jubilee colours in the church over the four days with special emphasis on The Queen’s most important speeches.
- Royal Scarecrow Competition
There will also be a “Royal Scarecrow” competition where everyone is encouraged to make & site their scarecrow outside their houses & we would ask you to bring them along on the Sunday for judging.
Friday 3rd June – Musical Concert in St Margaret’s
Wonderful concert once again coordinated by John Clemence, involving young talented musicians. The concert will take place at 7.00pm & will consist of two sessions of circa 40mins with an interval.
Please note that tickets for this event are being sold separately as they are fundraising for the church organ.
Saturday 4th June - Cricket Match & Hog Roast at Underriver Cricket Club
This will be a family cricket match v Underriver B cricket team and will take place in the afternoon and be followed by a hog roast cooked by Seal butchers - Coldbreath - with a Pimm’s and beer bar. The Second Wind Band with over 40 band members will play. Alongside the cricket match, there will be entertainment and games for children, including a face painter and a visit by the ice cream van.
If you would like to play in the Cricket Match then please contact Ed Rook on edward.rook@knightfrank.com
Sunday 5th June:
9.30-10.30 – Commemorative Service in St Margaret’s with hymns & readings to celebrate The Queens long reign. In addition, as part of it an expanded choir who will be singing Handel’s “Zadok The Priest”.
12.30–15.00 - Street Party “Big Lunch” Picnic.
This is the day that communities across the country come together for the national “Big Lunch”, ours will take place from noon in the road outside the church & village hall.
Tables will be set up in one long line between The White Rock & Green Lane, all you need do is bring your picnic & chairs.
A face painter & magicians will be entertaining you & there will free ice creams & activities for the children.
Children are encouraged to dress up in “Royal” fancy dress & there will be our own “Royal Pudding Competition” more details nearer the time.
The day will conclude around 3.00pm, when a panoramic picture taken once again by Brian Brooks of all the villagers attending on the Village Green.
BUYING TICKETS
What’s Included?
All the above is included in your ticket price including the hog roast on Saturday, the only exception is The Concert, where tickets will be sold separately nearer the time.
Who can apply?
These events are aimed at the Underriver Community & their direct relatives
How do I get tickets?
Tickets will go on sale from 1st March
Tickets are: £15 for “adults”
£10 for “13yr to 18yr old’s”
All children 12yrs & under are free.
We are using Eventbrite to sell the tickets through, simply click on the links below, one for each type of ticket:
https://bit.ly/URJubAdult - “adult” tickets
https://bit.ly/URJub1317 - “13yr to 18yr” tickets
If anyone is unhappy using Eventbrite or would like to pay by cheque then Laura Chappell will be happy to sort this out for you. In the first instance, just send an email to uvasecretary@hotmail.co.uk with your telephone number & then Laura will be in touch.
Nearer the time all ticket holders will receive wrist bands which you will need to wear to identify you at each event. We will also email know how many children (12yrs & under) are attending & which events you plan to attend to help us manage numbers & catering.
In due course we will also be asking for some help on the day to ensure everything goes smoothly & effortlessly!