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Jubilee Celebrations

Torbay will have a fantastic opportunity to join in the Jubilee Celebrations. Council Members and Officers are currently in discussions regarding the most appropriate events to co-inside with the Jubilee. There are also two bank holidays located together (4 and 5 June 2012) to ensure the public can take part in celebrations

Latest Jubilee News

Here are the dates and events planned so far:

Diamond Jubilee Party - Torre Abbey Meadows, Friday 1 June - Monday 4 June 2012

Friday 1 June 2012

Nostalgic evening on the Fun Fair with Music and Costumes from the 60s to the 90s and live music on stage 20:00 till 22:30.

Saturday 2 June 2012

Best of British show to include Cars and Motorcycles from the 60s to the 90s, Arena Entertainment 12:00 till 18:00 featuring Majorettes, Dance Groups and much more with Cream Tea's available in a Marquee. Saturday Night Music Boogie Disco 20:00 till 22:30....bring your own picnic!

Sunday 3 June 2012

Teddy Bears Picnic on the meadow 12:00 till 15:30, bring you own picnic and enjoy the entertainment. Live music will be on the main stage 20:00 till 22:30.

Monday 4 June 2012

Jubilee Street Party on the Meadow 12:00 till 15:30, bring you own food and enjoy the entertainment. Palm FM’s Jubilee Party will take place from 18:30 till 22:30, including some great acts.

Civic Thanks Giving Service - Saturday 2 June 2012

As part of the Jubilee celebrations, Torbay Council is hosting a Civic Thanks Giving Service at St John’s Church, Torquay on Saturday 2 June. Within the service, there will be a Civic Recognition Ceremony to commemorate Torbay’s ‘Unsung Heroes’. This is an invitation only event.

RedBall UK - Saturday 2 - 5 June 2012

Torbay is proud to launch the RedBall UK tour and would like to invite you, your family and friends to come and be part of the long RedBall/Golden Jubilee weekend. More details can be found at RedBall UK opens in a new window or on Twitter @redballuk.

Big Lunch Day - Sunday 3 June 2012

As announced by Buckingham Palace, The Big Jubilee Lunch will be a part of the main programme of events over the central weekend of Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June 2012. Quite simply we want to get as many people as possible to sit down and have lunch with their neighbours, friends and visitors on the first Sunday in June. After all The Big Lunch is all about community, friendship and fun!
The Council would like to encourage communities to get together and hold street parties. The Council does not charge for the legal work to organise road closures and can lend signs to event organisers
See the Street Parties page for more details and to access a road closure application form.

Vintage Car Rally - Monday 4 June 2012

To help celebrate this very special weekend the English Riviera will host a superb Vintage Car Event which will cover both Torquay and Paignton. The parade will commence at Lymington Road car park and proceed down Union Street, Fleet Street along the harbour and seafront before arriving on Torre Abbey Meadows. The cars will then be on display to the public during lunch and then they will proceed to Paignton where the cars will reassemble on Paignton Green. Be sure not to miss this wonderful Jubilee event.

Jubilee Beacons - Monday 4 June 2012

The English Riviera is proud to be taking part in this historic event, which will start with Her Majesty the Queen lighting the first National Beacon on Monday 4 June following the concert at Buckingham Palace. Beacons will be lit on Berry Head, Corbyn Head and Daddyhole Plain at 22.30 as part of the Jubilee celebration, which will be followed by a Firework display at 22.45 on Corbyn Head. Various entertainment and refreshments will be available at each location.
For a complete listing of all the events taking place over the Jubilee weekend visit the Events pages.

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