The four-day holiday weekend has come to a halt, but there seems to have been no slowdown for residents celebrating the queen’s platinum jubilee.
The flags were off, the pennant was engraved and there was a lot of food in many of the communities that had held street parties on Saturday in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Alongside the pockets of jubilant joy within the localized road closures, the biggest events continued to drag bumper figures.
Christchurch’s Druitt Gardens hosted a children’s jubilee tea party where 200 free lunch bags were offered.
Dominique Wallace, event manager, said: “It’s very nice because it’s one of the first events I’ve held in a while, the first Christchurch IDB event and one of the first at Druitt Hall and Gardens in a long time.
“It simply came to our notice then. Everyone has been very proactive, everyone has wanted to come. ”
Across the River Stour, residents attended the Southbourne Jubilee Celebrations event on the green of Fisherman’s Walk, where there was music, stalls and a 1950s theme.
Organizer Heather Drake, who works at Margery Dawn, told the Daily Echo: “The jubilee is very special, I feel very privileged and that’s why I put on even more because we won’t have it again in our lives.
“It has been a pleasure to bring everyone together, especially in the times we have lived. It’s great to see the smiles on people’s faces. “People are having a good time, and that’s what it’s all about.”
Meon Road hosted a street party for about 40 residents, the eldest being 85-year-old Mary, who opened the party along with the local vicar.
The grass of the bowling alley hosted a tug-of-war and twists and turns in the afternoon sun.
Resident Penny: “We did one at the jubilee 10 years ago, then we also had a big party on the street, I didn’t organize it, but everyone got together, it was lovely to be with the community and our neighbors, of all ages. areas of life. ”
Dozens of residents gathered on Haverstock Road, Bournemouth, for an afternoon full of food, drink and good company.
The street party, which is believed to be the first in a long time if not on the road, was led by Phil Haley.
Residents on Haverstock Road, Bournemouth, at the street party
He said: “People have helped each other a lot over the last two years. Now we can organize something like this, I just thought we could do it.
“It’s the British summer at its best. We’ve been lucky over time. It’s great to see everyone outside and doing things we haven’t been able to do for the last two years.”
An impressive selection of cakes was offered to residents of Petit Road, Moordown.
Victoria Jackson told the Daily Echo: “We are very grateful that everyone has been able to do this today and the weather has been wonderful, but everything has come together.
“We’re a very close path anyway. We all support each other and it’s great to be together today.”
Vix Hayward said: “It’s lush. It’s very nice to close the road and get the little ones to run and have fun.
Vix Hayward did something special for the Petit Road party
“It’s a lifetime for everyone and it’s a beautiful day.”
Within walking distance of Valette Road residents was another fine selection of sweets and snacks offered at various tables in the middle of the street.
Organizers Sue Matthews and Naomi Bennett requested that the road be closed a few months ago, but only received the green light from the town hall two weeks ago.
Despite the tight schedule, they were able to organize a big event with the help of their neighbors.
“Everyone on the road has come out for this,” Sue said. “It’s been absolutely fantastic. This year will make my list of Christmas cards much bigger. Thank you, Queen Elizabeth, for letting us do it.
“I think we will definitely do it again.”
Naomi added, “I think the queen is amazing. She’s been there all our lives.”
Cheers to Valette Road for your street party
The proper name Sandringham Road in Parkstone also hosted a street party.
Jake Willis was preparing a barbecue storm while there was a lot of fun for the younger residents.
Rea Triggs, who led the organization of the street party, told the Daily Echo:
“There are hundreds of street closures in the area, so it’s great to be a part of that and get involved.”
Dozens of residents participated with food and drink on Marina Drive in Poole, with an impressive assortment at the tables.
Emma and Vicki Leigh, who organized the street party, said, “It’s a lot of fun, the food is amazing.”
Adastral Square in Canford Heath hosted a special free celebration event that drew large crowds.
Small businesses and charities took a number of stops, including health caretakers raising funds for the protection and conservation of Canford Heath, while there were many fun activities for children, such as a bouncy castle and art tables. and crafts.
Cllr Sandra Moore said: “The turnout has been great. We were a little worried about the weather, but the sun has come out and everyone else has come out and it looks like they are having fun.”
Poole Mayor Tony Trent said: “I am very impressed.
“Canford Heath has done their best. We have a really brilliant event.”
Branksome Recreation Ground was the site of Parkstone’s Big Jubilee Picnic with live music, entertainment and a wide range of activities for the whole family.
Great Parkstone Jubilee Picnic at Branksome Recreation Ground
There have also been a number of street parties on Sheringham Road, Torbay Road and Cranbourne Crescent.
The jubilee weekend will end with a day full of events and street parties throughout the conurbation on Sunday, June 5th.