How the city plans to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

AS the Queen marks 70 years on the throne this year, those in Dundee have been invited to join the celebrations.

Her Majesty became the first-ever monarch to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee on February 3.

To mark the anniversary, people are invited to various events throughout the year, culminating in a four-day bank holiday starting next Thursday.

The royal family is urging people to organise their own events during the holiday, with street parties and other celebrations set to take place across the UK.

We have put together a list of all the events scheduled to take place in and around Dundee. 1. Jubilee fun day Dundee Heritage Trust will be hosting a fun day next Saturday at Verdant Works.

Activities planned include arts and crafts, storytelling and songs and sensory play for kids aged two to five.

Free tea, coffee and light refreshments will also be on offer.

Tickets are available online. 2. (Drag) queen Jubilee Dundee University Students’ Association is organising an alternative celebration with some “sickening performances, hilarious games and so much more”.

Scottish drag royalty Raspberry and Miss Peaches will host the event at DUSA, with tickets for sale online for £7.

Non-students will need to be signed in by a student to attend.

3. Dobbies afternoon tea If you would prefer something a little more traditional, Dobbies garden centre in Monifieth will be offering afternoon tea from next Friday to Sunday.

The “special twist on afternoon tea” comes with freshly made sandwiches, a selection of savoury treats and scones, plus a pot of tea or coffee.

It costs £13.50 for an adult or £7.50 for children. 4. Broughty Ferry picnic Following Sunday worship at 10.30am, Barnhill St Margaret’s Parish Church will be hosting a bring your own picnic event.

The congregation will also plant a tree as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy.

The Queen marks 70 years on the throne this year.