Scarecrows, classic cars and open gardens for jubilee fun
A WEEK of special events to help Sonning celebrate the Platinum Jubilee include a classic car show, a regatta and the scarecrow trail.
The Sonning Regatta will be held from noon to 6pm on the banks of the River Thames by Reading Blue Coat School on Saturday,
May 28.
A wetland walk will take place from the churchyard on Sunday, May 29.
A children’s pond dipping event for primary school pupils will run from 2pm to 3.30pm at Ali’s Pond in the village, on Wednesday, June 1.
There are children’s football sessions on the same day, taking place at Berkshire County sports ground in Sonning Lane.
A session for ages seven to 11 runs from 10am to noon, and for ages 12-16 from 1pm to 3pm.
Sonning will be joining in with the national beacon light ceremonies.
People are asked to assemble in King George’s Field from 9.15pm on Thursday, June 2.
The Sonning Scarecrow trail runs from
10am to 5pm on Thursday, June 2, and Friday June 3.
The hugely popular event attracts thousands of visitors to the village and this year will be fused with a cherished car display in Bishops Close.
An organiser said: “There will be many different characters will be on the Trail creating a great deal of excitement, as well as the open gardens, classic cars and delicious refreshments all making a super trip out for the whole family.”
Also taking place on the Thursday and Friday will be an art exhibition in Pearson Hall.
Reading Blue Coat School will open its grounds for picnics on Saturday, June 4, from 2pm to 5pm and from 7.30pm to 11.45pm.
The final event will be a street part in Pearson Road from 2.30pm.
For more details, log on to: www.sonningfestival. co.uk