2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Kiln Lane

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Hallmark August 2012. Jubilee Street Party Kiln Lane By Rosemary Mortham

The residents of Kiln Lane will use any excuse for a party, but this was the biggest and best so far. They were joined by residents from Hets Orchard and a few visitors from elsewhere in the village.

Planning had begun months before Rather than holding a street party in the lane, the event was held in a field, where a "tent city" provided by the scouts was erected. A large number of volunteers helped Philip Baker and his sons put this up on the Saturday, and a great time was had by all.

On the Monday, Mike Williams provided a small tractor and trailer to transport tables, chairs, food and drink direct from people's homes. Mike Piercy and his trusty team organised the barbecue, Chris Roberts and helpers set up the bar, and the ladies presided over an absolute mountain of delicious food.

Everyone arrived at 12 noon for the opening performed by the Chairman of the Parish Council, Cathryn. We were lucky with the weather, and in spite of two small showers, many people preferred to remain outside, enjoying the - beautiful scenery, and watching the children on the bouncy castle and football game.

After an enormous meal, Wayne Wonder arrived with his balloons. The adults enjoyed this almost as much as the children, who each received some balloon art to take home. Anyone needing a quiet sit down was invited to coffee at the home of Gavin & Cher Mole, where they could enjoy live music, and listen to Gabriella sing.

During the afternoon, the gardens of Malmsmead and Walnut Cottage were open. It was a joy to stroll around these two very contrasting gardens, one making a feature of the beautiful scenery, and the other full of colour and features. Across the road at Pondside, the dancing group from Chinnor were entertaining.

At 4.00 p.m. everyone reassembled on the field to share the Jubilee cake, and toast the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. This was also an opportunity to celebrate the birthdays of Joyce Delnevo and Pat Richards.

Finally, some very professional photos were taken of the whole group. What a lovely memory to look back on in years to come!

Thanks are due to everyone who worked so hard to make this a really perfect day. Everyone is asking when the next one will be!