There’s still plenty of things left to do and see this weekend for the Queen’s Jubilee:

Kingsbridge

****** Due to poor weather the Big Busk event will not take place ********

Saturday, June 4 from 2 pm onwards

Age Concern will host a Jubilee Garden Party at Quay House.

Kingsbridge Mayor, Councillor Philip Cole will unveil The Community Mosaic at 3 pm.

There will be live music by local musicians, Children’s face painting and balloon bending and much more. Jubilee Quiz. Cream teas, strawberries and cream, and celebratory bubbles are available to buy.

Saturday, June 4:

The Mill Club will host a Coffee morning which will run from 11 am till 1 pm

From Saturday, June 4 to Sunday, June 5 from 1.30pm till 5 pm, Kingsbridge Town Platinum Jubilee Open Gardens will take place.

This is a two-day event organised by Kingsbridge Community Garden and St Luke’s Hospice.

Over 20 gardens will be open covering a wide range of styles and sizes. (Maps are available from Kingsbridge Information Centre or the Community Garden on Fore Street).

Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 from 10 am – 4 pm

Lantern workshops at Cooksworthy Museum, arranged by Kingsbridge Crafters.

Make a lantern for the Fair Week Lantern Parade.

Modbury

Modbury will be celebrating with a picnic on the Green at Long Park on Saturday 4 June from 3 p.m. onwards.

Please bring along your own celebratory goodies and seating.

Ivybridge

Ivybridge will be jam-packed with events for the Platinum Jubilee weekend - there’s a community street a huge celebration will take place on June 4 on Fore Street and Glanvilles Mill. A full list of events can be found here: https://www.ivybridge.gov.uk/jubilee

Dartmouth

Being a town close to The Queen’s heart Dartmouth and Kingswear are jam-packed to the brim with events:

DARTMOUTH – SATURDAY JUNE 4

All-day: Jubilee Market in the Market Square, followed by an Asian Fusion food event with music from 7 pm.

Tickets can be purchased from Jenny Koo’s Kitchen in the Market –  https://www.facebook.com/JennyKoosKitchen.

Afternoon: Music and entertainment in Royal Avenue Gardens, put on by the community for the community, with a local charity selling refreshments from the tea hut.

7 pm: BRNC Event with live bands, bar, BBQ and fireworks. Tickets* £10 adults, £5 under 16s (accompanied only).

Tickets can be purchased from the Guildhall offices Monday to Friday 9 am – 2 pm

Note: Priority to Dartmouth & Kingswear residents (proof of address required), no parking at BRNC (blue badge only) and no large bags permitted.

Note - THIS EVENT IS NEARLY SOLD OUT

After dark: Floodlighting of BRNC.

KINGSWEAR – SATURDAY JUNE 4

3 pm – 5 pm: ‘Queen’s Tea Party’ at Kingswear Village Hall for senior citizens of Kingswear Parish. Afternoon Tea, old-time music and sing-a-long. Free of charge but booking required*.

7 pm: BRNC Event with live bands, bar, BBQ and fireworks. Tickets* £10 adults, £5 under 16s (accompanied only). Note: Priority to Dartmouth & Kingswear residents (proof of address required), no parking at BRNC (blue badge only) and no large bags permitted.

DARTMOUTH – SUNDAY JUNE 5

All-day: The Big Jubilee Picnic on Coronation Park, a free family day out with music, including children’s entertainers Elfic and Professor Bumble, Dartington Morris Men, Walking Rugby and Bouncy Play https://www.fun-tasia.co.uk/ (chargeable).

Refreshments are available, including a Barbeque.

11.00 am: St Saviour’s Church to lead a celebratory choir service in St Saviour’s Church.

Afternoon: Music and entertainment in Royal Avenue Gardens, put on by the community for the community, with a local charity selling refreshments from the tea hut.

After dark: Floodlighting of BRNC.

KINGSWEAR – SUNDAY JUNE 5

10.30 am Jubilee Church Service at the St Thomas of Canterbury Church, followed by refreshments.

Noon till 4.00 pm: The Big Jubilee Picnic on Jubilee Park. A family day out with children’s entertainers Elfic and Professor Bumble, Dartington Morris Men, and Brixham Town Band. To include a fancy dress and cake competition and a dog show. Bring your picnic a full list of events and tickets to events can be found here: https://www.dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk/platinum-jubilee/

Totnes:

South Devon Railway is holding a garden party from 2 - 5 June, including a beer festival.

Strete

On Friday and Saturday, a two-day festival kicks off at the Kings Arms - craft beers, ciders, live music and BBQ.

On Sunday there’s the super Strete Street Party (we think that’s probably the best named Street Party in the UK), at 2.30 p.m. with a BYO picnic by the Parish Hall.

Find out more on the Strete website!

Stokenham

Stokenham pulls out all the stops on Sunday 5 June with their Platinum Jubilee Party from 12.30 p.m. onwards.

You won’t want to miss the inflatable assault course and bouncy castle, but there’s also a BBQ, Pimms Bar, stalls, games and face painting. Fun for all the family is guaranteed!

Find out more from the Church House Inn.

South Pool

At 9.30 a.m. on Sunday 5 June, there will be a peal of bells from St Nicholas and St Cyriac Church, followed by a Communion Service at 10 a.m.

The party continues, with lunch from 1.00 p.m. in the marquee at Rivendell (ticket only), followed by an evening party with paella starting at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact the Parish Clerk.

Slapton

On Saturday 4 June, a Party and BBQ will be held, centred around the Village Hall.

South Brent

Parish Council is planning four days of entertaining events culminating in an open-air theatrical performance and barbecue on the afternoon of Sunday, June 5.

On June 4, the village invited to a street party at lunchtime, followed by fun and games for children and adults at Palstone Park Recreation field in the afternoon.

The street party starts at mid-day in Church Street, which will be closed for the event, on a bring and share basis for food, with teas, coffees and soft drinks provided free of charge. It runs until 2 pm when the focus switches to Palstone Park. Starting at 3 pm there’ll be an afternoon of sports, games and arts events for children, with a bouncy castle for the younger ones. These will include three-legged races, tug-of-war, cricket skills and outdoor cooking.

In the Pavilion children will be able to take part in a range of arts and crafts activities.

The final day of celebration is on Sunday 5, with a Civic Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen’s 70 years of duty, at St.Petroc’s Parish Church at 9.30 am. Then in the afternoon the professional theatre group Common Players will be presenting “Alice”, their take on the Alice in Wonderland story, at 3 pm in Palstone Park.

The day comes to an end with a barbecue, for which charges apply, at Palstone Park, with music and a pay bar, finishing at 9 pm.