HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Over 70 trees have been planted across the parish, to commemorate H.M. the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and lovely summer events are being planned:
Binsted’s main community event is the Jubilee Beacon Hogroast and Fireworks, being held at Binsted Rec on Thursday 2 June, 17:00–22:30.
From 17:00: Family Fun & Entertainment with a Hog Roast (including veggie/vegan options.) Tickets are available from Fete Committee – cost: £10/adult (pre-booked) or £12/adult (on day); £5/child (pre-booked) or £7/child (on day); Under 5s free. Use Ticket Order to book tickets in advance.
The email contact for any other enquiries to team organising June jubilee beacon event and the July fete is thebinstedfete@gmail.com
At 21:45: Binsted’s Official Jubilee Beacon Bonfire will be lit, followed by fireworks. (Entry after 21:00 is free, for the Beacon and Fireworks only.)
Other jubilee events being held in Binsted parish include:
Friday 27 May – Binsted School‘s Whole School Picnic.
Friday 27 May – Rowledge School’s Victorian Street Party (also the school’s 150th anniversary.)
Thursday 2 June, 12:00–16:00 – Rowledge Village Fayre, at Rowledge Recreation Ground.
Friday 3 June, from 13:00 – Isington Jubilee ‘Street’ Party, at Lady Fraser’s field. £15/head.
Saturday 4 June, from 15:30 – Frith End Tea Party.
Saturday 4 June, 14:00–18:00 – Bucks Horn Oak Jubilee Street Party.
Sunday 5 June, 12:00–12:45 – Rowledge Thanksgiving Service for the Queen’s remarkable life.
Sunday 5 June, 13:00–16:00 – Rowledge Platinum Picnic, with live music and family-friendly games.
11-12 June – Flower festival in Holy Cross Church, Binsted.
2 July, 13:00–16:00 – Binsted Fete and Flower Show, at Binsted Recreation Ground, Jubilee-themed.
If you’re organising a Jubilee event in Binsted parish and would like it included on this page, email the details to: clerk@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk.
Neighbouring parishes are also holding great events, including:
Bentley: Royal Garden Party, 5 June, 14:00, at Bentley Recreation Ground, with entertainment marquee.
Dockenfield: Jubilee-themed D-Day, 4 June, 14:00 – 18:00.
Froyle: Big Lunch and Hogroast, 5 June, at Froyle Village Hall.
Frensham: Fayre & Party in the Park, 18 June, from 13:00, at Hollowdene Recreation Ground.
Holybourne: The Big Picnic, 5 June, from 13:00, at Holybourne Sports Field.
It’s going to be a year to remember!