Kesh and District Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

09/05/2023

The cover of our souvenir programme.

09/05/2023

📣A massive thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday to celebrate the Coronation.
👉We hope you all enjoyed your selves.
👉Big shout out to all our bands and performers for their excellent performances.
👉Thanks to all our Clerics for conducting a very fitting service.
👉A very big thank you to our volunteers who catered for nearly 600 people!
👉 Thanks also to the Community Fund for their financial support.
👉Here are some photos thanks to Maurice Lee MBE.
👑 God save The King.

06/05/2023

🇬🇧The scene is nearly set!
👑 A massive thanks to our members who worked hard today to prepare for tomorrow!
📣Don't forget the parade starts at 2.30pm, service at 3pm, entertainment and refreshments from approx 4pm.
👑 Please allow lots of time to park etc.
👑 Feel free to bring your own deck chair.

05/05/2023

🇬🇧 If your joining us on Sunday please feel free to bring your own deck chair or folding chair to enjoy the celebrations in comfort.

05/05/2023

Timings for Sunday Coronation celebration in Kesh.
👉2pm- 2.30pm parade of bands, brethren and Sisters to assemble at Kesh Community Centre.
👉2.30pm Parade steps off.
Parade via Mantlin Rd, Station Rd, Main St to Kesh Orange hall.
👉3pm Open air service of thanksgiving.
👉4pm Parade will return to Kesh Community Centre.
👉4.15pm refreshments for ticket holders will commence at Kesh Orange Hall.
👉4.30pm to 6pm special musical items from local bands, Clara Wilson, The Silvertones choir and Kenny Archer at Kesh Orange Hall.
We look forward to you joining us.

05/05/2023

FYI

04/05/2023

As Sunday fast approaches can we please advise everyone attending that car parking will be limited!
Please follow police and marshals instructions and do not block any private entrances.
⛔️There will be strictly no parking on Rosscolban Ave or the area directly outside the hall on main st.
👍Free car parking will be available at -
Station Rd.
Kesh Free Presbyterian Church ( kindly granted).
Marina car park
One side of main street.
Enniskillen Rd on roadside.
Ederney Rd on road side.
We look forward to a memorable day with your cooperation.

20/04/2023

Please follow the link to pre book your free refreshments.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-the-kings-coronation-tickets-603926900617?aff=eemailordconf&ref=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order-confirm-bcc&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_term=viewevent

06/04/2023

Sunday 7 May details.
Please ensure you book your free afternoon refreshments through eventbrite by following the link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-the-kings-coronation-tickets-603926900617
The parade of invited bands and all Brethren, Sisters and Juniors will step off from Kesh Community centre at 2.30pm to parade to Kesh Orange Hall for an open air service which will be followed by some special musical items performed by
Crawford Bell MBE
Clara Wilson
Silvertones Choir
Local bands.
All visiting members of the loyal orders are welcome to parade.

16/03/2023

We are excited to let you know we plan to mark the Coronation on Sunday 7th May.

10/09/2022

** Please note the time of reflection will now commence at 6pm**
You are invited to join us for an act of reflection and the opening of a book of condolence for our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth. The event will take place in Kesh Orange Hall at 5pm on Monday 12 Sept and the hall will be open each evening next week from 5pm to 8pm to allow you to sign. Floral tributes are also welcome to be left in the hall grounds at a specially commissioned tribute to Her Majesty.
Everyone is welcome to attend.

15/08/2022

If anyone has photos of our Jubilee celebrations that they would like included in a photo book please send them to me via messenger or email [email protected].
Thanks.

14/07/2022

A little sample of what to expect on the special souvenir DVD.

13/07/2022

Delighted to have taken delivery of the first batch of official DVDs of our wonderful Jubilee celebrations. Covering everything from the official opening, all stage acts, side shows, cakes, flowers, memorabilia and the complete pageant!
A must for your archives and a perfect reminder of this amazing day.
Costing only £10 each ( excluding package and postage) they can be collected from me in Kesh and will be available from other committee members soon.
Comment here or message to secure yours.

06/06/2022

And some more!

06/06/2022

Some more lovely photos from Mark Johnston.

05/06/2022

Last night on behalf of our committee I presented specially commissioned certificates of appreciation to the Deputy Lieutenant, Major Shawn Pendry DL and Mrs Pendry to thank them for their attendance at our celebrations in Kesh.
I also had the opportunity to present certificates to the Royal Dragoon Guards and their Commanding Officer Lt Col Davey MBE who also accepted a certificate on behalf of the Regimental Pipes and Drums to place in the Officers mess. He also thanked us for having the pipes and drums in Kesh.

05/06/2022

Come along and finish the Jubilee celebrations off in style.

04/06/2022

And that's a wrap!
I hope you all enjoyed what was the most amazing celebration yesterday!
Here are a few images for now courtesy of Roy Crawford and I wish to thank everyone who played a part - the volunteers who organised and delivered the day, the Deputy Lieutenant, Vice chairman of Council, Awards for all community fund, the amazing 100 years young Mrs Stewart, our bands, Robbie Pearson, our lodges and groups in the pageant, Gerard McGirr Limousines,our entertainers, FODC, fist aid, traders, the comp entrants, the PSNI, sde shows, vintage vehicles, KDA, Ethel and Tim Aiken and one else who assisted in Amy way and especially all of you who attended - this day will be remembered for a long time.
The PSNI have estimated there were a massive 8000 people in Kesh for the pageant alone!
The official DVD of the celebrations will be available soon.
If any group, band or lodge that took part hasn't received their certificate for taking part in pageant please let me know.
Thank you all.
Gary.

02/06/2022

⏳️The countdown is on!
As our big day approaches this is your final update before our villages landmark event on Friday.
👉 The official opening at 2pm will be performed by Her Majesty's Deputy Lieutenant for County Fermanagh Major Shaun Pendry DL.
👉 Please park safely in the free car parks at Station Rd, Aikens field on Ederney Rd, Marina carpark at Muckross Rd. Please do not block local residents access. (Reserved parking at community centre for performers only)
👉 Catering and coffee van on site to keep you refreshed.
👉 Toilet facilities at the field, Kesh Community Centre, Kesh Orange Hall and the marina car park.
👉 First aid post at corner of Roascolban Ave.
👉 Pageant participants are asked to assemble from 6pm to step off at 7pm. Stewards will advise where you will be in the pageant.
🥳 We look forward to your support and hope that you enjoy this historic celebration of Her Majesty The Queens 70 years on the throne.

01/06/2022

Kesh community centre will be busy on Friday with numerous crafters in attendance so don't forget your cash!

01/06/2022

The young ones will be spoilt rotten in Kesh on Friday with circus performers, free face painting, free bouncy castles, trampolines, crazy golf, free jubilee flags, fun farm and lots lots more.

01/06/2022

Don't forget to give a cheer to Kesh's most senior citizen, Mrs Ethel Stewart who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, as she takes pride of place and leads our Platinum Pageant through the village in this wonderful car on Friday evening.

01/06/2022

Introducing another one of our acts. This time its the Jubilee Jazz Band!
A multi talented band of musicians headed up by the highly respected Mr Crawford Bell. This 6 piece band will be sure to have your hands clapping and feet stomping as they belt out a never ending list of well known dixieland favourites

31/05/2022

The lady herself can't make it to Kesh but we are hoping our photo board will be a popular substitute if you want to get a nice souvenir photo. Standing 8ft tall you can't miss it! It will be in position at the celebrations on Friday.

31/05/2022

The route for our Friday night Platinum pageant commencing at 7pm . If your group or association would like to take part please be on Mantlin Road for 6pm.
Mantlin Rd.
Station Rd.
Main St.
Enniskillen Rd
Castle manor.
Crevenish Rd.
Main St.
Rosscolban Ave.
Mantlin Rd.

31/05/2022

For all you bakers, flower arrangers and crown makers please bring your entries to Kesh Community Centre for 1pm on Friday for judging.

31/05/2022

👉 We have some very special surprise guests appearing on Friday!
🚨Ensure you are in attendance for the official opening at 2pm and you won't miss their appearance.

30/05/2022

You will be able to take home a special Jubilee themed caricature as we welcome our very own local artist John back home to Kesh for the celbrations.
https://www.facebook.com/johnmcclaughryartist/

Live & digital caricature artist. Available for weddings, birthdays any private events 😊

30/05/2022

This will be a wonderful exhibition.

The exhibition will open on June 1 and is just one of many events taking place in NI to mark the jubilee

30/05/2022

🥳 We hope you have organised your deck chair or rug to join us for a full day's entertainment and celebration 🍾

30/05/2022

‼️Please be aware that the judging of the best garden and house decorations will take place between Thursday morning and Friday morning this week.
🚨So if entering please ensure you have everything in place for these times.

27/05/2022

Exciting news for Enniskillens celebrations.

26/05/2022

Introducing Mr Sam Dickson and his very popular and gorgeous dogs....Ulster's Marching Akitas who will be joining us in Kesh for our celebrations on Fri 3 June.

25/05/2022

Please be aware parking in the area of Mantlin Road Playing Fields will be very limited on the day.
Free parking will be available at Station Rd, The Marina, Main St, Kesh Orange Hall and Aikens field on Ederney Rd ( by kind permission of Timothy and Ethel).
Please respect local residents by not parking or blocking private entrances etc.