Kentish Gazette Canterbury & District
Celebration
tic, with the venue filled to its capacity of 80.
Cheryl said: “We had to make a small charge to cover the costs, but it sold out very quickly.
“We are great royalists and have enjoyed many commemorative events over the years.
“It was great to see the children enjoying games and hopefully it will be a fond memory for them in future years.”
Youngsters at schools across the city enjoyed parties.
The bunting was out at Sturry Primary School as pupils and staff celebrated with a picnic on the school field, with the catering department pulling out all the stops to prepare a feast fit for a queen.
Youngsters at St John’s Primary School got into the royal party mood early and celebrated the Queen’s birthday last month.
Staff dressed in 1950s-style clothes for the occasion and helped create a ‘street party’ in the school grounds.
The pupils made bunting and pictures of the Queen for decorations and tucked into sandwiches, cakes and jelly.
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Cllr George Metcalfe and his wife Lillian, launched the celebrations and the Canterbury Salvation Army band performed with the school choir.
It was a busy weekend for Worthgate Scout Group. A fundraising murder mystery event for the Scouts on Saturday night was followed by a royal tea party on Sunday afternoon.
Freshly baked scones, strawberries and cream, facepainting and tombola were on offer, along with an art competition sponsored by the City Art Group.