Bournemouth

Thursday 2 June

Jubilee beacon lighting will be attended by the mayor at East Overcliff near to the John Egging memorial, followed by fireworks in the bay. There will be a big screen in Lower Gardens showing the national events being broadcast by the BBC such as the live concert, ‘Platinum Party at the Palace’ and films related to the Queen’s 70-year reign. There will be many events at local libraries. Over 350 street parties across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will take place during the Jubilee weekend with more parties on private land and open spaces. For details visit https://platinumjubilee.gov.uk/events/

Christchurch

Thursday 2 June

A choir will be at the Old Town Hall from 1.30pm with the town crier making a declaration at 2pm. The Union Jack will be raised. A beacon lighting event will be held from 5-10pm at Mudeford Quay. Fun fair rides and food all evening, with a children’s candle-lit procession from Avon Beach to the Quay led by the piper at 9pm. Candle lit boats will be in the harbour and there will be music from the British Legion Band. The Bournemouth Piper will play Diu Regnare at 9.35pm with the beacon lighting by the Mayor at 9.45pm assisted by Christchurch Scouts. Admission free.

Colehill

Thursday 2 June

At Colehill Village Hall, Jamie Jigsaw 10am and 1pm and Lindy Hop dance display and participation 2pm; 3pm town crier proclamation. 8.45pm parade to Wimborne cemetery for Beacon lighting.

Friday 3 June 7 pm

Family friendly quiz night at Colehill Village Hall. Tickes from Colehill library

Saturday 4 June

10am Colehill Library Book sale at Village Hall. Platinum jubilee party at Colehill Village Hall 7.30pm. Tickets in advance from Colehill library

Sunday 5 June

11.30am Street party at Colehill Village Hall, free. 2pm cream tea/4pm sung celebration at St Michael’s Church Centre.

Ferndown

Thursday 2 June

The Barrington Centre will host a free afternoon tea party for Ferndown’s older residents which is by ticket only and is fully booked. A beacon from St Mary’s Church will be lit at 9.45pm. For those not able to attend in person, the service at St Mary’s Church at 8.15pm can be viewed via a live stream link, which will go live at 8pm. Using the same link you can join the lighting of the beacon at 9.40pm. Visit www.ferndown.gov.uk  to obtain the link or use this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqWxDEvrXds

Friday 3 June

The grounds at King George V Playing Fields will host a community picnic between 1pm-4pm with entertainment and stalls. The celebrations will continue from 7pm with live music, a bar and food stalls, then ending with a firework display at 10pm.

The town council is inviting all clubs and societies in the Ferndown area to bring a stall or display on the day free of charge to show off the part the play in the community. Please send applications for spaces by 5pm on 13 May via email: customerservices@ferndown.gov.uk; Telephone: 01202 892249 or in person at the Barrington Centre.

Fordingbridge

Thursday 2 June

Jubilee picnic at Fordingbridge Recreation Ground from 3.30pm – 10pm. Lighting of the beacon at 9.45pm.

Merley

Sunday 5 June

Community party in the field next to the Down in the Woods nursery off Chichester Walk.

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June

Jubilee Proms in the Park with Poole Symphonic Band at Merley House. Site opens 6.30pm with concert at 8pm. Tickets from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jubilee-proms-in-the-park-tickets-296268024637

Mudeford

Thursday 2 June

Entertainment on Mudeford Quay with twilight procession along the beaches before beacon lighting at 9.45pm.

Poole

Thursday 2 June

Beacon lighting at Sandbanks at 9.45pm, followed by fireworks in the bay. A big screen in Falkland Square will show Jubilee events throughout the weekend. Live music stage on Saturday, and on Sunday there will be Jubilee Street Singalong in various locations provided by Poole Bid.

Sunday 5 June

Big Jubilee lunch at 12 noon at St Edward’s School Field. Bring your picnic and enjoy music, food, traditional games, Morris dancing and a community atmosphere.

Ringwood

Thursday 2 June

A beacon will be lit from the tower of the Church of St Peter and Paul in the Market Place. At 9.35pm a piper will play ‘Diu Regnare. This will be followed by a bugle call entitled ‘Majesty’ and the lighting of the beacon at 9.45pm All members of the community are invited to attend.

Sunday 5 June

Party in the Park at Carvers Recreation Ground from midday to 6pm. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the live music, family entertainment, food and drink.

Local 14-year-old singer/songwriter Lewis Simons, will be playing from 11.30am From midday, Jitterbug Jive, a lindy hop dance troupe who will be performing lively, energetic and entertaining dance routines. This will be followed by acts including Emma Hardy, The Rock Choir, Scarlet Swing and finishing with Swing Unlimited.

Chuffley Steam Railway will be offering rides on the ‘Platinum Express’, miniature steam railway. Steamship Circus will be bringing along their mini-big top and offering hands on circus skills classes. Professor JR’s Punch and Judy Show will run at intervals throughout the afternoon as well as a small fair and traditional side shows.

Ringwood Roundtable will be running a bar an there will be a BBQ, hog roast, ice cream van. Carvers Clubhouse will be offering strawberries and cream as well as other sweet treats.

Sturminster Marshall

Sunday 5 June

Opening of Sturminster Marshall Platinum Jubilee Trail in a village ceremony followed by treasure hunt. Details on https://www.sturminstermarshall.co.uk

Verwood

Wednesday 1 June

Carnival Fun Run at Potterne Park at 5pm.

Thursday 2 June

Vintage Fair on Verwood Memorial Recreation Ground and Ferrett Green 12noon-5pm. The Verwood Choral Society has written a special anthem for the jubilee which will be performed.

Friday 3 June

Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Verwood Memorial Recreation Ground until 10.15am followed by carnival procession leaves the Fuzzy Bit off Crane Drive at 10.30am, and then travels past the Recreation Ground, down Vicarage Road on to Manor Road, past the Monnouth Ash and then finally arriving at Potterne Park at about 12 noon.

Saturday 4 June

Street parties.

Sunday 5 June

Churches Together, a Service of thanksgiving on Verwood Memorial Recreation Ground and afternoon tea with Verwood Brass Band 3pm and concluding with “Pomp & Pimm’s in the Park” by 6pm.

West Moors

The town council is providing party packs to the residents of local care homes, so they are able to celebrate between 2 and 5 June, despite not being at home or out with their loved ones.

West Parley

Thursday 2 June

A beacon will be lit on council owned land at 275 Christchurch Road at 9.42pm.

A photo montage will be screened in the Memorial Hall to reflect the changing 70 years of everyday life in Her Majesty’s long reign. For any updates on events visit www.westparley-pc.gov.uk

Wimborne

Thursday 2 June Beacon lighting

The town crier will read the Proclamation from The Minster Green at 2 pm. Then in the evening residents of Wimborne Minster, Colehill and Pamphill and Shapwick are invited to attend the lighting of a beacon at Wimborne Cemetery at 9.45pm. The Mayor of Wimborne Minster will lead a parade up to the cemetery and the Wimborne Militia will fire a canon salute.

Friday 3 June

Music and dancing from mid-day organised by Wimborne Folk Festival

Bumper Blyton – improvised adventures for grown-ups at the Allendale Centre.

Saturday 4 June

Kids’ fancy dress jubilee party at the Allendale Centre. Events around the town

Sunday 5 June

A Big Jubilee Lunch organised by Wimborne Minster Town Council. Picnic benches will be set out in the High Street and residents are encouraged to join in by bringing along their lunch and a stage will host entertainment.

2 to 5 June

The Minster Church of St Cuthburga in Wimborne will be celebrating the Jubilee with ‘Arts, Crafts, Flowers and Music’. The church will be open from 10am until 4pm Thursday to Saturday and 12noon to 5pm on Sunday.