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PLENTY FOR EVERYONE OVER THE EXTENDED BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
BUSINESSES and artists are being encouraged to help decorate Coalville to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
North West Leicestershire District Council is encouraging businesses to decorate their shop fronts with a red, white and blue theme - the colours of the Union Flag.
To enter, shops, pubs and venues will need to confirm they are taking part by Monday by sending their business name, location, and contact details to: cultural.services@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Windows should be ready for Monday, May 30, when the public vote will open.
Shoppers and visitors voting for their favourites will automatically be entered into a prize draw.
Winners will be announced week commencing June 13.
The council is also looking for 70 pieces of art to be created to celebrate each year the Queen has been on the throne.
Royal-themed art boards will be displayed in Coalville shop windows between May 30 and June 12.
All boards must be completed and returned by May 19.
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CELEBRATIONS will be taking place next month to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.
The Platinum Jubilee will be marked with a four-day bank holiday weekend of events, from June 2 to 5.
Here are some of the events happening around Leicestershire, from tea parties and beacon lighting ceremonies to concerts and children’s activities.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
Proms in the Park, Hollycroft Park, Hinckley
An evening concert with Leicester’s Bardi Wind Orchestra and soloists Jenny Saunders and David Morris.
Music will range from Nessun Dorma to We’ll Meet Again, the Beatles to Disney movie scores, with a Last Night of the Proms selection.
Gates open at 5pm, the show commences at 6pm and finishes at 8.30pm.
Picnics are welcome.
The event is free to attend and no booking is necessary. However, capacity is limited in the auditorium and will be on a first come, first served basis.
Parking for blue badge holders only will be available at the park.
Beacon Lighting, Argents Mead, Hinckley
Beacons will be lit across the UK. The event at Argents Mead will take place from 9.15pm until 10pm.
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, Great Central Railway
Beginning on Thursday and running until Sunday, Great Central Railway’s event will include re-enactors of different eras at each station.
There will be a large selection of vintage vehicles, vintage funfair rides, 1940s military displays and a flypast from a Hurricane or Lancaster every day. Ticket prices vary each day.
Beacon Lighting, The Centenery Paddock, Countesthorpe
The ceremony will run from 7.45pm until 9.45pm.
Beacon Lighting, Coventry Road Recreation Ground, Lutterworth Begins 9pm.
Beacon Lighting, Queen Elizabeth II Hall
Field Park, Earl Shilton Lit at 9.45pm.
Torch Light Procession, Firework Display and Commemorative Beacon, Whitwick Park
Whitwick Scout Group is planning this event. Everyone is invited to take part, and no booking is necessary. Parade assembly is at 9pm at King George’s Field, Whitwick Park.
Barbecue and beacon lighting, Millenium Sports Pavilion, Husbands Bosworth
From 8.30pm, with a free bacon bap, vege-burger or soft drink. There will be music before the official beacon lighting at 9.45pm.
FRIDAY, June 3
Music in the Mead, Argents Mead, Hinckley
From 1pm to 3pm. Salute to the 1940s will feature a cast of six performing tributes to Vera Lynn, George Formby, Gracie Fields and others.
Afternoon tea dance, Mountsorrel Memorial Hall
Afternoon tea, free dance lessons and music from The Key Notes. Tickets £5.
A Jubilee Quiz, Village Hall, Countesthorpe
7.30pm start. Tickets £10 per team: assistantmanager@ countesthorpeparishcouncil.co.uk
Platinum Jubilee Party - Hercules Revived, Sutton Cheney
Two sittings for the buffet, at 1pm and 1.30pm. £25 per ticket with a £10 deposit per person. To book, call 01455 699336 or email: info@herculesrevived.co.uk
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Jubilee Celebrations - Belvoir Castle Street party, with a Punch & Judy show, craft area and re-enactments, plus classic cars and a falconry show. Family ticket £55. Other tickets available. Visit the website for details.
Also Sunday.
Music in the Mead, Argents Mead, Hinckley
From 1pm to 3pm. The Emper