Strathearn Herald

Groups join forces for big Jubilee party

- JOHNATHON MENZIES

On Sunday, February 6, Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee – marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonweal­th.

To celebrate the unpreceden­ted anniversar­y, events and initiative­s will be taking place throughout the year, culminatin­g in a four-day bank holiday weekend from June 2-5.

And community groups in Crieff have joined forces in the hope of ensure the milestone is marked in fine style.

Friends of MacRosty Park, Crieff and Strathearn Museum and Crieff Community Garden are teaming-up to host‘Street Party in the Park’on Sunday, June 5.

It will take place from noon until 4pm in the Strath capital’s flagship MacRosty Park.

The free event will include performanc­es by Brass Central Strathearn, Comrie Pipe Band and Turleum Twirlstars, with KG Dance doing a taster session and Radio Earn also in attendance.

Refreshmen­ts will be available, but party-goers can bring a picnic should they wish.

 ?? ?? Focal point The entertainm­ent will centre around the MacRosty Park bandstand, pictured previously by Corrie McNeil
Focal point The entertainm­ent will centre around the MacRosty Park bandstand, pictured previously by Corrie McNeil

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