To mark 60 years of the Queen’s reign, the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. These celebrations will centre around an official Jubilee weekend between 2 – 5 June 2012.
In Warrington we would like to encourage our communities to celebrate this historic event by joining in with some of the many activities which will be going on all over the country.
However you’d like to mark the occasion, there will be all sorts of ways in which you can get involved. Perhaps you’d like to organise an event or street party? Please see the guidance below under 'related pages and external links'.
More information about upcoming plans and events to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in your local area will be available over the next few months.
Here are just some of the national initiatives and activities taking place to mark the occasion:
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacons
Thousands of beacons will be lit around the world on 4 June 2012 to commemorate Her Majesty The Queen's 60 year reign over the UK and as head of the Commonwealth.
For more information: www.diamondjubileebeacons.co.uk
Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge
The Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge, operated by Fields in Trust, is a fantastic new campaign to protect 2012 outdoor recreational spaces in communities all across the country as a permanent living legacy of this great event.
For more information: www.qe2fields.com
The Big Jubilee Lunch
This will form part of the main programme of events over the central weekend of Diamond Jubilee. The Big Lunch is all about community, friendship and fun, where people are encouraged to sit down and have lunch with their neighbours on the first Sunday in June.
For more information: www.thebiglunch.com/about/jubilee-2012.php
Jubilee Woods
Millions of people across the UK will come together to plant 6 million trees, creating hundreds of Jubilee Woods and 60 special Diamond Woods.
For more information: www.thewoodlandtrust.org.uk
Jubilee Time Capsule
The Julibee time capsule is an enormous archive of memories and personal experiences recorded from people about the past 60 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign.
For more information: www.jubileetimecapsule.org