I am indebted to a reader of the blog, who is also involved in the organisation of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Great Waldingfield for the following contribution:
The village of Great Waldingfield will be celebrating the Queens Jubilee in a big way come the 2nd of June. Plans are well advanced for fun and entertainment for all the family which will be spread over two days of the Jubilee weekend. So you do not have to journey down to London to get into celebratory mood as there will be enough going on to keep everyone in a happy-go-lucky mood right here in Suffolk.
This will be one of the biggest events seen in Great Waldingfield in recent years. The celebrations are being organised by a group of enthusiastic volunteers all drawn from residents of the village chaired by Andrew Barlow from Brandeston Close who happens also to be on the Parish Council from where most of the funding for the event has come from. The festivities take place on the recreation ground which will be decked out with bunting and lighting for the evening revellers. There will be plenty of direction signs to the event so we shouldn't lose to many pedestrians heading the wrong way.
To mark this rare celebratory event, each child resident in Great Waldingfield under the age of 16 years will receive a memento marking the Queens Jubilee but which will also establish a Jubilee link with the village. The memento will be a unique medal something to cherish as a true depiction of a momentous occasion.
Although the Parish Council has made a substantial grant, generous financial contributions have been received from some Great Waldingfield businesses. We are still looking for sponsors so if you wish to make a contribution contact Barry Abson on 313112.
Arrangements are well in hand to include a talent competition, tombola and cake stall, fancy dress and
hat competition, Air Cadets presentation with a constant supply of teas, sandwiches and cakes, with a BBQ for those intending to miss dinner or lunch at home. An ice cream vendor will also be in attendance to help cool everyone down as we have it on good authority that it will be a hot sunny day. Then there will be an all-day bar for those that are not driving home of course, which should be the majority. In the unlikely event of rain there will be a collection of marquees and tents in which to take shelter and the evening entertainment will be held in the main marquee.
It is hoped that villagers from far and near will pay a visit and hopefully stay all day, with plenty of seating provided. To encourage participation the village will be advertising the event with banners at all the roads leading into the village about two weeks before the event. So hopefully we can expect to have a friendly get together and happy association with our near neighbours in surrounding villages.
But this isn't just a daytime event for there is entertainment lined up for the evening with almost constant music for those that like jazz and rock. Two bands will entertain all evening with dancing for those that feel energetic enough.
Sunday will commence with a Christian outdoor service at 11.00am to 12.00 noon followed by entertainment until 3.30. Sunday the 3rd of June also happens to be National Picnic Day so it is hoped that people will bring along their picnic's and enjoy the entertainment in the sunshine whilst enjoying their picnic's.
So let's pray for good weather and that we will see plenty of fun seeking people to mark the event as a successful weekend. I would be nice to make it an annual event so come and support us as well as celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Jubilee.
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