2022 heralds the Platinum Jubilee year for Her Majesty The Queen, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. Across the Bolsover constituency events are being planned to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee throughout the Bank Holiday Weekend. I’ve listed some of the events on my website, however, please do feel free to let me know of any other free community events taking place across the constituency, and I will update the list.
*Thursday 2nd June*
More than 1,500 beacons are being lit across the UK and Commonwealth at the same time on Thursday 2 June at 9.45pm as part of a four-day celebration of the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. The Platinum Jubilee Beacons is the first community event of the four-day Jubilee Weekend, 2nd-5th June 2022.
Jubilee Beacon - Poulter Country Park, Langwith ( Ceremony and Music from 8.30pm)
Jubilee Beacon - Tarmac Quarry Tunnel Top, Whitwell – 9.35pm for lighting at 9.45pm
Jubilee Beacon – Old Blackwell, St Werburghs Church Yard at 9.45pm
Other events will be taking place during the day across the area;
Jubilee Picnic in the Park - 11am – 1pm at Clowne Cricket Club, High Leys Road, Clowne S43 4DG
Everyone welcome, have a go at cricket, enjoy the sunshine, have a drink, enjoy the day.
Pinxton - Afternoon Tea Senior Citizens 12-3pm Pinxton Village Hall ( ticket only )
*Friday 3rd June*
Whitwell 1st Scouts & Guides
Doe Lea Centre, Community Afternoon Tea - 3pm- 5pm
Pinxton - 12noon to 3pm - Family Fun Day and Jubilee Picnic at the Pinxton Village Hall, 3 Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, Derbyshire, NG16 6NA.
Pinxton - all weekend events
Wessington Jubilee Party – 11.30am to late. At the Horse & jockey. – Live Music, Outdoor Bar, Street Food, Inflatables, Bungee Run, Face painting, axe throwing, well wanging, great British quiz and more.
Horse & Jockey Pub, 6, Brackenfield Lane, Wessington DE55 6DW
Longwillow Sports and Social Club – Inflatable Party, Disco, Refreshments, Bar 3pm till late.
Main Street Langwith, Mansfield NG20 9HD
*Saturday 4th June*
The Boundary Pub, Lea Vale, South Normanton - SATURDAY 4th JUNE from 12pm
We are celebrating the queens jubilee!!! Come to The Boundary for Live music from Red Sheeran, Bouncy castle, Face painting And some of our locals putting on stalls, such as cakes, crystal jewellery and candles, kids toys and so much more!!!!
Doe Lea STUTE - Family Fun Day - 2pm to late
South Normanton Post Mill Centre - big 'Platinum Jubilee' event on Saturday 4th June from 12.00pm onwards.There will be plenty of food, drink, fun and games to keep all the family entertained at this special royal celebration. Free.
Bolsover Jubilee Event – Across Bolsover Town Centre and Bolsover Castle Ground – 10am-6pm ( Stalls Food Bar and entertainment ) 10am – 6pm. Free.
Tibshelf picnic and party in the park – shetland road recreation ground. 12-9pm - refreshments, bouncy castle, hog roads, music, entertainment, facepainting ( pre-booking required)
Newton Recreation Ground, Charnwood Crescent 1–4pm Live music, artists, fun and games. Free event.
Barlborough Jubilee Afternoon Tea ( free for residents born before the Queen’s Coronation )
Blackwell Youth Club, Jubilee Family Disco @ Blackwell Community Centre 7-11pm
Langwith – The Green, Queen’s Walk – Jubilee Fun Day – 11am – 5pm – Music, Stalls, refreshments, Mystery Bus Tours
Shirland Village Hall – Jubilee Family Fun Day – fancy dress, refreshments, bring a picnic 1pm-4pm
Holmewood & Health - The Pavilion, Heath Road Holmewood S42 5RB - 12noon to 4pm
*Sunday 5th June*
Pinxton St Helens Church –10.30am – Special Jubilee Service followed by refreshments at Village Hall.
St Michael and All Angels Church in South Normanton - Service from 10.30 followed by Picnic at the Church Hall.
The Big Barlborough Brunch – 11am to 3pm Barlborough Country Park – stalls & funfair, refreshments and entertainment. Bring your own picnic.
Westhouses recreation ground, dog show, bake off tent, ice cream, fancy dress – 11.30am free entry)
Nether Langwith, Queens Walk – 12pm – 5pm – The big jubilee BYO Picnic – dress in red, white and blue, bring chairs/blankets and picnic. Free event.
Langwith Basset Hall, Jubilee Knees Up Childrens entertainment 1pm, live music 2pm - dress in red, white and blue, bring chairs/blankets and picnic.
Clowne –(Villa Park )The Queens Birthday & Platinum Jubilee Street Party 1pm – 3pm ( Booking required)
Hillstown Village Hall – Family Fun Day and Picnic – 12 till 4pm
St Leonards Church, Shirland – 5pm - Jubilee Service, hymns, songs and readings, and unveiling of Platinum Jubilee Glass Sculture, followed by refreshments.
