Celebrate The Diamond Jubilee in Cromhall
1952–2012: Celebrating 60 years of The Queen’s reign...
Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne on 6th February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2nd June 1953.
She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 Years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 Years) in 2002.
The only other British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria, in 1897.
National celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee will be from Saturday 2nd June to Tuesday 5th June.
To find out more about how the weekend will look for the Queen click here.
Cromhall Parish Council is keen to ensure that Cromhall participates in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and meetings are being held to arrange a series of events, with something to appeal for everyone in the village - young and old!
Click here to download the minutes of the first Jubilee meeting. [PDF, 65kB]
More volunteers to help make these events run smoothly are very welcome.
To offer your help, or for more information, please call Hannah Saunders on 01454 294960 or
Cromhall's Diamond Jubilee Oak Tree
On Saturday 3rd March 2012 in the early morning sunshine – Parish Councillor Tim Johnson (aided by his son James) and Sue and Mark Wray (with Clerk Hannah Saunders behind the lens) planted a British Oak Tree in the Playing Fields behind St Andrews School.
This was agreed by Parish Council and Tortworth Estate as part of Cromhall's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
Planting took place in March as this is the best time of year to plant – in June a plaque will be unveiled.
Register Your Child for a Jubilee Mug
The Jubilee Committee is proposing to present every child in the Parish of Cromhall with a souvenir mug as a memento of the Jubilee celebrations.
This offer is open to any child up to the age of 12 living in the Parish, whether or not they attend St Andrew's Church or School.
In order to receive their mug, your child must be registered.
Click here to download a registration form, or you can fill one in at the Village Shop.
Enter the "Jubilee" Art Competition
Your chance to get creative! Anyone living in the Parish can enter this competition, and there will be different age categories.
You'll be able to drop off your entry at the Village Shop and they will be displayed in the Village Hall before judging.
Click here to download an entry form.
Help us Create a Photo Gallery
Once the Jubilee Weekend is over, we'll create a gallery of photograph on Cromhall.com for everyone to enjoy.
Please take your camera along to any of the events and email us any pictures you're happy for us to include to .
Cromhall celebrates Victoria's Jubilee?
The photograph at the top of this page, kindly supplied by David Wicks, is of a Cromhall group he thinks will have been the celebration of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, judging by the clothes.
The only person whose identity David knows for certain is the man with the boater and whiskers third from the right on the back row. He is William Kimber who used to farm at Talbots End and was a relative. He was the father of Billy Kimber, who some residents may remember, and father in law of Edith Kimber who will be remembered for certain by many villagers.
The man next to him, similarly dressed may be Robert Wicks, who also farmed at Talbots End and was his brother in law.
The bowler hats and tartan ribbons suggest the date would be about right, a little later there would be more caps evident. The only cap here is worn by one of the boys, who have been playing cricket.
David wonders who the character is who is wearing a top hat and looks like he was 'photoshopped' in! He wasn't, honest! There are some wonderful faces, it would be great to know who they were.
They are in front of the sort of marquee we have always hired for flower shows, of course, but this is before the flower shows started.
The photo turned up for the Cromhall village exhibition at Thornbury museum, but it's not known who lent it.
Can you help put any names to faces? If so, please email us:
See below for photo information.
Calendar
St Andrew's School, Cromhall
Presentation of Certificates and Jubilee mugs*, followed by a picnic tea with Cromhall Toddler Group. Treasure Hunt Sheets will be available and the children will help with decorations for the weekend celebrations by making bunting.
*Mugs may be handed out after holidays, depending on delivery. All children at St Andrew's (and toddler and preschool) and in the village that registered are guaranteed a boxed commemorative bone china mug.
St Andrew's School, Cromhall
Get out and celebrate the Jubilee weekend meeting up with old friends and making new ones whilst solving the clues to find the treasure.
The treasure hunt can be completed at your leisure and in stages provided completed sheets are returned by 5pm on Tuesday 5th June 2012.
Maximum of 5 per team and entry fee is ÂŁ5 per team, this is great value entertainment for all ages. Sheets will be available from Friday 1st June at 9am.
Why not pre-register your request for a sheet by sending an email to the address below. Your entry fee can also be paid via PayPal to this address.
Sheets will also be available from Cromhall Shop & St Andrews School.
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place along with the wooden spoon! Prizes will be dependant on the number of entries however 1st prize at least a case of beer & some chocolates.
Email:
Cromhall Village Hall
Admire the Village Jubilee Art Exhibition displayed in the Village Hall 12noon-4pm.
Your chance to get creative! Anyone living in the Parish can enter this competition, and there will be different age categories. Click below to download an entry form.
Cromhall Village Hall
Relive or enjoy the Queen’s Coronation in colour with commentary by Sir Laurence Olivier.
6.30pm for 7pm start.
Tickets ÂŁ8 each, which includes wine on arrival, coronation chicken and cheese and wine supper in the interval, and the showing of a nostalgic trip back in history.
Tickets are now available from Cromhall Village Shop, Patrick Martin 01454 294231, Drew Whitefield 01454 294324 or Roy Greenhalgh 01454 294200.
Book early for this celebration of a memorable event as tickets are limited.
11:00am Cromhall Jubilee Service
9:30am Rockhampton Jubilee Eucharist
11:00am Falfield Jubilee Service
11:15am Tortworth Jubilee Service
11:00am Tytherington Family Jubilee Service with Baptist Church
St Andrew's Church, Cromhall
Lunchtime and afternoon, St Andrew's Church, Cromhall Chapel and St Andrew's School field.
After special service combining Church and Chapel, everyone in Cromhall is invited to "The Big Lunch" - a Bring and Share meal. Fancy dress on the theme of Pearly Kings and Queens is optional. Refreshments will be available to purchase and there will be traditional games for all, including Cromhall's Got Talent.
Cricket Match and Hogroast at Tortworth Cricket Club to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the 30th Anniversary of the Cricket Club.
Presentation of Jubilee Mugs to the Children of the village.
St Andrew's Church, Cromhall
Field gates open 9pm, beacon lighting 10.15pm
Thousands of beacons will be lit around the world on the 4th June 2012 to commemorate Her Majesty The Queen's 60 year reign over the UK and as head of the Commonwealth.
Cromhall is having its own beacon, on top of Butcher's Hill/Wickes Hill (northern end of the village) so that it will be visible to surrounding areas. It will be lit with the help of the scouts, who will also run a BBQ on the hill.
The Bells at St Andrew’s Church will ring at Cromhall’s designated time slot of 10:15pm.
THERE WILL BE PARKING AVAILABLE IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY – PLEASE SEE NOTICES NEARER THE TIME.
St Andrew's Church, Cromhall
Family treasure hunt – entries to be returned by the end of the day. Winner will be announced on Cromhall.com and 5Alive at end of the month.
