Elstead Platinum Jubilee

07/06/2022

Elstead Scouts want to say a big public thank you to the lovely Joan Juniper who spent the Saturday Kids Fun Afternoon giving the scouts CPR and defibrillator training. 40+ locals were trained to perform bystander CPR and use Elstead defibrillators. Thank you Joan for sharing these important skills.

06/06/2022

Well Elstead - you certainly did her Majesty proud. Thank you for supporting our Platinum Jubilee events. It really was a 'whole' village affair and it almost took the whole village to pull it off! The thank you list is extensive and you can see it in full here https://www.elsteadjubilee.com/community-spirit - hope we haven't missed anyone! Elstead's community spirit is amazing! Big shout out to our main financial sponsors that enabled us to provide a super Jubilee Marquee venue, a free fun afternoon for the children, an incredible Afternoon Tea for older residents and so much more...

Elstead Parish Council
Elstead Recreation Ground Trust
The Billmeir Trust
Hey!Broadband
Elstead Royal British Legion
Michelle Renee Hair Salon
Elstead Dental Surgery
Reading Chest
Generous anonymous donor

06/06/2022

Thank you for all the wonderful feedback we have been receiving regarding the Jubilee events. We wanted to share one little nugget of information from yesterday's Classic Vehicle display.
The loud 1907 green racing car is extremely famous in racing circles and incredibly valuable and rarely seen! Rob Walters, who co-ordinated the display, informed us that he has had messages of 'astonishment' via the Vintage Sports Car Club UK that we got the owner to bring it out - a real coup!!

05/06/2022

Needing a little time out - some quiet reflection - then visit SJ at the Relaxation Station at Picnic at the Pavilion

05/06/2022

Come and join us - picnic inside or out!!

05/06/2022

The Classic Cars have arrived - come on down to the Thursley Road Recreation Ground and check them out - bring a picnic!!

05/06/2022

A SUPER Saturday of Jubilee fun from the Kids Activity Afternoon to a Right Royal Barn Dance! Thank you for coming along and sharing in the fun. To all the children's organisations who staged the sport and craft afternoon activities, the Hogs Back Band for a fantastic Barn Dance, Scouts BBQ, Pavilion Bar staff, Tilford Brewery and last but not least the fantastic medics who have been with us and on standby all weekend. They will be there again this afternoon for our Platinum Picnic at the Pavilion - plenty of indoor space in the marquee to eat, browse the many stalls and enjoy the classic car display and entertainment - remember to bring your Royal fancy dress!!

04/06/2022

Don't let the rain stop you from coming along to our Jubilee celebration finale tomorrow. Elstead's version of the 'Big Lunch' - a Platinum Picnic at the Pav. Lots of indoor space for stalls and to set up a picnic and watch local entertainment in our Jubilee Marquee. The display of classic cars will of course be outside on the Recreation Ground!! We expect to see some Royal fancy dress contestants win prizes too. Join our 'whole' community event - read more here https://www.elsteadjubilee.com/sunday

Platinum Jubilee Events in Elstead - Sunday

04/06/2022

Rain or the threat of rain will not be stopping play at the Jubilee Kids Fun Afternoon at the Thursley Road Recreation Ground. The bubbly bouncy slide has arrived, the silent disco is set up complete with disco ball and there will be plenty of indoor and outdoor activities and crafts to keep your children occupied between 1.30-5pm today (Saturday 4 June). Oh and for parents - The Pavilion Bar will be open!! Thanks to the Elstead Cricket Club U9s players for raising the flag to mark Day 3 of Elstead's Platinum Jubilee celebrations!

04/06/2022

Pictures speak louder than words as they say! A cracking Live Band night that took us on a musical journey through the last 7 decades. Huge thanks to bands Roll Um Easy and Creature of Habit and guest singers Ellie and Stacey for the fab entertainment. AND BIG thanks to the hardworking Scouts BBQ and the Pavilion Bar staff who kept everyone fed and watered!!

03/06/2022

Just a reminder that tonight's Live Band night is sold out! AND as we write this, there are just 3 online tickets https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Elstead-Jubilee left for tomorrow night's Barn Dance and only 14 printed tickets - these can be purchased by texting Parish Council Clerk, Jules Williams on 07884 490581.

Looking forward to our daytime events on Saturday & Sunday. Don't let the British Weather dampen the celebrations. We have added a smaller tent to the main marquee to provide extra shelter in the event of rain.

You can find more details about the weekend events and important parking information on our website at www.elsteadjubilee.com

Finally - REMEMBER NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE RECREATION GROUND - thank you.

03/06/2022

BBC Radio Surrey was on site to broadcast bits of our Jubilee Afternoon Tea and we have managed to compress the broadcast to share with you. Definitely worth listening to all the way to the end - includes some familiar village interviewees. A special memento of a lovely village event.

03/06/2022

Elstead's version of the Jubilee Beacon Lighting - complete with a crescent moon, fireworks and the official Commonwealth song sung by Elstead Village Voices. Big thanks to the Royal British Legion for hosting a lovely evening.

02/06/2022

A very special and uplifting afternoon to celebrate Great Britain's longest serving Monarch. Well done to all involved.

02/06/2022

Wishing the Royal British Legion a successful Jubilee Elstfest this evening. Live music, a PETS peformance and a Beacon Lighting at 9.45pm to coincide with lightings in Windsor, across the nation and Commonwealth and followed by the official Commonwealth song sung by Elstead Village Voices!

02/06/2022

Thanks to Archie, Gracie & Pops for raising the flag to mark the start of Elstead's Jubilee celebrations. AND huge thanks to all you wonderful village bakers and your 'Bake-Off' amazing entries. Judges Sarah Wilson (Little Barn Cafe) and Di Terry have been tasting these treats this morning and have the very tough job of choosing 'Star Baker' winners - stay tuned......... All entries will be eaten at the Afternoon Tea event!

01/06/2022

Nearly time for tea - we are ready to serve!! Thank you to those who have accepted our Jubilee Over 60s Afternoon Tea open invitation and kindly RSVP'd. Still room for those thinking of popping along. Looking forward to celebrating with you at the Jubilee Marquee tomorrow (Thursday 2 June) from 2.30pm and enjoying a nostalgic singalong with the Players of Elstead Theatrical Society.

01/06/2022

ELSTEAD JUBILEE PARKING INFORMATION

Elstead Parish Council will be putting parking restrictions in place over the Platinum Jubilee weekend around the Thursley Road Recreation Ground area using a combination of parking marshals and cones.

Only authorised parking will be available at the Pavilion. There will be an overflow car park in operation at nearby St James School for the afternoon events taking place on Thursday 2 June and Sunday 5 June.

People are kindly asked to walk to all the events where possible and not park on nearby roads that may affect emergency vehicle and resident access.

Park & walk options in and around the village include the layby opposite the village hall on Thursley Road, the moat car park on Thursley Road and Burford Lodge off Milford Road.

Thank you for your understanding and if you have to drive, please park carefully and respectfully.

31/05/2022

The Elstead Platinum Jubilee Marquee has arrived in the village!

27/05/2022

Time to dig out some red, white & blue attire, a crown & gown or your own personal take on some Royal apparel! Join in the Jubilee fun and don a costume for the Fancy Dress Parade at the Platinum Picnic at the Pavilion event on Sunday 5 June. Open to adults and children and prizes to be won!! No need to register - see you at the Jubilee Marquee at the Thursley Road Recreation Ground around 2.30pm!

26/05/2022

STOP PRESS - we are extending our deadline to give extra time to enter the Children's Painting Competition and register for the Jubilee Bake-Off. All portraits of the Queen can now be handed into the village Spar shop up until 5pm on Saturday 28 May and you can still register for the Bake Off until this time by visiting our website and entering online. https://www.elsteadjubilee.com/competitions

Something to keep the children occupied at the beginning of their half-term holiday! Thank you to everyone who has entered so far.

25/05/2022

Still time to enter both the Jubilee Bake-Off and Children's Painting Competitions! Closing date is tomorrow 26 May. Register for the Bake-Off on leaflets at the Spar shop, St James School and St Mary's School, Shackleford or online at https://www.elsteadjubilee.com/competitions Children can leave their colourful portraits of the Queen at the above locations too. We are looking forward to judging and tasting the entries!! Good luck!

24/05/2022

Something for local children to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee - Free fun all afternoon at the Thursley Road Recreation Ground on Saturday 4 June from 1.30-5pm. Thanks to the village Scouts, Beavers, Brownies, Sharks FC, Cricket Club, St James School PTA, Lollipops Playgroup & KC School of Dance for planning some wonderful activities and entertainment.
Also thanks to Michelle Renée Hair Salon; Elstead Dental Surgery and Reading Chest for sponsoring this event and helping fund the fun!

21/05/2022

So how are we going to end a long weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen's 70-year reign? Well here's a quick snapshot of what you can expect at the Platinum Picnic at the Pavilion event at the Thursley Road Recreation Ground on Sunday 5 June. It follows a Service of Thanksgiving inside the Jubilee Marquee at 11am. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy this 'whole village' event.

18/05/2022

Encourage your children to paint a portrait of the Queen to celebrate her remarkable 70-year reign! They will never forget the experience - especially if they win! Who still remembers how they marked the Silver Jubilee of 1977 or the Golden Jubilee in 2002? Pick up a leaflet at the Spar, St James School or St Mary's School, Shackleford and submit your colourful creations at the same locations by 26 May. Entries will be displayed in the Jubilee Marquee and winners will be announced at the Picnic at the Pavilion event on Sunday 5 June.

14/05/2022

Here is a video reminder of what you need to do to join the Elstead Jubilee Bake-Off competition! Betty explains how easy it is to enter and what the categories & age ranges are. Who will be Elstead's very own 'Star Bakers'! "On your marks, get set - BAKE! Closing date to register is 26 May.

13/05/2022

CALLING ALL BAKERS - take part in our Jubilee Bake-Off Competition 🧁🍰🍪 for a chance to become a 'Star Baker'🤩and help contribute to our Seniors' Afternoon Tea Party as part of the Elstead Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Pick up the leaflet below from the Spar shop, St James School, Elstead or St Mary's School, Shackleford. Completed entry forms can be left at these locations or register online via our website https://www.elsteadjubilee.com/competitions. CLOSING DATE is 26th May and entries will be presented and judged in the Jubilee Marquee at Thursley Road Recreation Ground on the morning of Thursday 2 June - GOOD LUCK - we are looking forward to judging your tasty treats😋- ALL ENTRIES WILL BE EATEN!

12/05/2022

Senior residents of the village are invited to celebrate the Queen's 70-year reign with tea and cake and some singalong entertainment at our Jubilee Afternoon Tea Party at the Thursley Road Recreation Ground on Thursday 2 June, 2.30pm-5pm! If you would like to come along or know someone who would, please RSVP by calling Help in Elstead on 01252 702702. Leave your contact details and any transport requirements. Watch out for the flyers below circulating the village! Guests can be dropped off at the Pavilion and there will be an overflow car park at nearby St James School. We are looking for volunteers to help serve, wash and clear up and aid the guests - email [email protected] to sign up - your assistance will be much appreciated.

09/05/2022