2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Loosley Row

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Hallmark August 2012. Jubilee Street Party, Loosley Row. By Sarah Halliday

What an amazing successful ‘Jubilee Street Party’ we had, and the best day of weather, during the whole bank holiday weekend!

It was held in Lower Road, Loosley Row where the street was closed off from Loosley Hill down to Woodway. We had a long, quarter of a mile stretch to spread out and revel in the celebrations.

The day started at 12noon, and was opened by our most senior resident, Mrs Connie Baker, wielding her own ‘Olympic torch’! we then all sang the first verse of the National Anthem.

Shortly after the opening, we were treated by the flyby of ‘Alvin the Chipmunk’ aircraft, which was built and piloted by resident David Spicer.

All the residents brought a traditional ‘bring and share’ picnic, quite an extravagant picnic, with a delicious variety of platters on the tables, including warm roasted British beef, helped along with Pimms and ‘Jubilee’ Ale from the Chiltern Brewery.

After a plentiful lunch, later in the day, we enjoyed a traditional afternoon tea, with scones and cakes. All the incredibly artistic and mouth watering cakes had been made by residents entering them into the cake baking competition, which gave the judges a difficult job!

This was the first time that Loosley Row community have held a street party of their own and it gave residents, old and new, a great opportunity to meet, chat and reminisce.

The ‘History Corner’ was a particular success, including many old photographs and memorabilia, from days gone by in the village. Other events of the day included a treasure hunt, pony rides, children’s jubilee races, crown making, a village quiz, a grand raffle, children’s musical mayhem, and live singing and entertaining from our star musician Martin Sutton and resident DJ, Jim Maynard.

The money we raised through raffle ticket sales will go Mercy Ships, Help for Heroes, and Florence Nightingale Hospice. All in all, we had a fantastic day, it was a perfect way to celebrate the ‘Queens Diamond Jubilee’!

We hope some of these pictures reflect our most ‘jubilant’ day!

The photo in the top corner shows our oldest resident Connie, with the youngest of the day Lily, 2weeks old!)

The organisers would like to thank everyone who helped in many different ways, the Parish Council for their support and bunting, and all the residents for joining in!