Local streets bedecked with Flags
To mark this remarkable occasion the streets will be decorated with Commonwealth Flags – marking the Queen’s contribution, not only to the UK, but to the whole Commonwealth.
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Haslemere celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
May 10, 2022
Chairman of Haslemere Festival Hamish Donaldson tells us all about the wonderful events planned for the Jubilee weekend, 2nd-5th June 2022, read on for more information ...
Jubilee Clock
There will be many celebrations over the Jubilee weekend (see below) but in addition a Tower Clock will be installed on the Haslewey Community Centre. This Jubilee Clock will be a permanent record of the Queen’s extraordinary record of Service.
The clock will be four faced and will chime the hours in the daytime. It will face directly on to Lion Green, where many of the town events are held throughout the year.
The cost will be met by public subscription. All donations are welcome – it will even be possible to sponsor a clock face (£2,500) – the weather-vane has already been sponsored. You can donate at Crowdfunder or ring 01428 644473 for more details.
Thursday 2nd June
Bonfire and Fireworks,
Woolmer Hill Sports Ground, from 8pm
Come up to Woolmer Hill Sports Ground from 8pm on Thursday 2nd June (car parking at Woolmer Hill School). The bonfire will be lit at sunset, the same time as beacons are lit across the whole of the United Kingdom. You can buy electric torches on the day. Food and drink will be available and a firework display will round off the evening.
Friday 3rd June
Charter Fair , Haslemere High Street, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Haslemere Charter Fair will be open from 11am to 5pm on Friday 3rd June 2022. This year it will have a Jubilee flavour and we are asking all stall holders to dress their stalls and themselves in an appropriate manner!
The High Street and West Street will be closed to traffic and the entire area turned into an arena where there will be many things to do, rides to enjoy and lots of stalls all offering a wide range of products and services and fun for all the family.
There is a free Courtesy Bus which follows a route from Shottermill (the bus stop outside the Working Men’s Club) direct to the Fair. The buses will run from 11:30am to 5:00pm. There is no entrance fee for visitors. Click
here for details.
Saturday 4th June
Concert at St Christopher’s Church, 7 p.m.
The programme includes music from the Queen’s Coronation. Free entry with retiring collection and the surplus going to support Ukraine. Haslemere Twinning Association will also be welcoming our friends from Horb am Neckar to this concert.
Rotary Scarecrow Competition
Following the success of the first Scarecrow competition last year, there will be a second competition this year with the judging taking place on Saturday 4th June at 3pm. The theme will be the Royalty…
For more details, click
here.
Scarecrows 2021
Sunday 5th June
Civic Church Service, St Bartholomew's Church, 11 a.m.
A Civic Service to mark the Jubilee in St Bartholomew’s Church. The Mayor will attend and the choir will sing a specially composed Anthem.
Carnival Procession, leaving High Lane Estate at 1.30 p.m.
The Carnival Procession will set off from High Lane Estate at 1.30 pm and make its way down the High Street, Lower Street and Wey Hill to Lion Green. The procession will include floats from local societies, businesses and schools. It will also include classic cars from every decade of her reign. Booking form.
Lion Green Tea Party, from 2.30 p.m.
There will be stalls and amusements and tea (with scones) for 2,000. Admission is free but the cost of Tea for Two will be £6 booked in advance. Book your cream tea by clicking
here.
Dedication of the Jubilee Clock, Haslewey Community Centre, 5 p.m.
At 5 pm Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux, with the Mayor of Haslemere, will dedicate the Jubilee Clock.
Entertainment on Lion Green, following on from the Dedication of the Jubilee Clock
To complete the entertainment on Lion Green, there will be seven bands performing – one for every decade of Her Majesty’s reign – including local bands and a Queen tribute band.
The finale will be Queen by Candelight, featuring a live cast of West End singers, accompanied by an incredible live rock band. Experience Queen as you have never heard them before.
The concert will feature some of the most iconic songs of all time, including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s a Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever, and many more!
The Show Must Go On! So join us for this unforgettable experience, guaranteed to ROCK YOU!
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