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| Friday June 1 : Daytime |
| St. Michael´s School |
| CELEBRATION SERVICE |
Children dress up as Kings and Queens for the day. Walk to St Michael´s Church for a service to celebrate the Jubilee
Service commences: 9.30am |
| CHILDREN´S TEA PARTY |
| School Tea Party in playground (inside if wet) in the afternoon |
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| Friday June 1 : Evening |
| St. Michael´s Church |
| CHORAL EVENSONG |
Rev. Philip Derbyshire, supported by Stewkley Singers, conductor Jenny Morgan
Service commences 7.30pm |
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| Saturday June 2 : Afternoon & Evening | | |
| St. Michael´s School |
| STEWKLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL | | |
The school grounds will be rocking to the sound of music from 4pm until 10pm. A variety of tastes catered for with three local groups taking part.
A band that needs no introduction to Stewkley residents, Leap of Faith, opens the show.
The six-strong rock and pop band Sir Jester offers original music and covers from the 50s to present day. The mood changes in the evening as The Last Resort takes the stage with their red-hot horn section blasting out classic blues, rock and soul numbers |
| Admission by ticket at £5 available from: |
| Telephone 240330 or 240500 |
| or from Bags of Beauty |
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| Sunday June 3 : Morning | | |
| Recreation Ground |
| SERVICE IN THE REC | | |
| Church Service open to all in the Rec marquee. Will include popular hymns, readings and prayers. Electric organ. Commences 10am |
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| Sunday June 3 : 1pm |
| Recreation Ground |
| THE BIG JUBILEE LUNCH |
| A Village Family Picnic from 1pm. The picnic is part of a national event, The Big Lunch, which aims to get as many folk as possible from across the UK to have lunch with their neighbours |
| Bring your own tables and chairs and picnic -- |
| even tents if you wish. Entertainment will be provided by the Heath and Reach Brass Band
Pavilion bar will be open. Play zones for toddlers and children. Starting at 2.30pm, treasure hunts for youngsters aged between two and 14. Assembly point signed |
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| Monday June 4 : 1.30pm | | |
| From Chapel Square |
| VILLAGE PROCESSION | | |
| Come and join the procession, starting at 1.30pm, from Chapel Square to the Recreation Ground. Walk along with our steam engines, vintage cars, tractors and support the School Village Queen and her four attendants. The St. Michael´s Drummers will entertain and virtually every village organisation is participating. Everyone is welcome -- walkers and watchers. Jubilee Costume or Fancy Dress appreciated but not necessary. Join the procession and get in the mood for the fun and games at the Rec |
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| Monday June 4 : Afternoon | | |
| Recreation Ground |
| FUN & GAMES IN THE REC | | | |
| A whole series of organised activities to keep everyone amused . . . and on their toes. |
| Plus: races for children & adults, barbecue, inflatables, side shows, tug of war, toddlers´ crafts and play equipment, art display, photographic exhibition of Stewkley´s past, tennis courts open, cream teas, and short mat bowls. The WI to provide Cream Teas with a three-piece jazz band in the Marquee. Pavilion bar open all afternoon. Ends 5.30pm. Entry FREE |
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| Monday June 4 : Evening |
| Marquee, Recreation Ground |
| TEEN DISCO |
| Open for all 11 to 16 year olds and their friends. For everyone in the village |
| -- not just Youth Club members. A £2 entrance fee will go towards supporting the Youth Club activities through the year. Times: 7.30 pm to 10 pm |
| The Robbie Stewart disco in action. A barbeque if the weather allows. Soft drinks and full Youth Club shop will also be open |
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| Monday June 4 : Evening | | |
| Village Hall |
| JUBILEE CONCERT |
| Live from Buckingham Palace on the Big Screen in High Definition, with surround sound. |
| Licensed Bar by the Swan. Sit, or stand, or just jig or mill around. Doors open 7pm. |
| The Concert will begins at 7.30pm and will be followed by the lighting of the National Beacon, which should end around 10.45pm. |
| Entry by (free) ticket only. |
| Telephone ahead: 240617 |
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| Tuesday June 5 : Morning | | |
| Village Hall |
| NATIONAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE |
| Service from St Paul´s Cathedral on the Big Screen. Free entry - just turn up. Doors open 9.30am. Service starts 10am
Followed by tea and coffee organised by the ladies of the Methodist Church, and the draw for the winner of the WI Jubilee cake
At lunchtime, the bar will open and everyone is welcome to stick around to watch the afternoon´s royal events, including the London procession |
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| All 5 days at the Pubs |
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| At the Swan, a three-day beer festival with guest |
 | beers gets underway on the Saturday. A pig roast and barbecue is planned for late afternoon Monday, and there will be music from the harmony band Maxwell, Hammer and Smith and two other bands.
The Swan team will also be manning the bar at the Village Hall |
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 | The Carpenters Arms has a five-day beer festival featuring 14 real ales and ciders, plus live music and a DJ on Saturday and Monday evenings. A barbecue in the garden is planned for the Sunday |
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| WATCH OUT FOR THE CAMERAS |
| Stewkley Film Archive will be fielding two video cameras during the celebrations, with the aim of producing a half-hour film of the village celebrations for showing at the Village Hall in the autumn, and for keeping in the Archive for future generations.
In the meantime, watch out for a short version of the film on-line at www.youtube.com/stewkleyfilms by the weekend following the celebrations. |
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| On Monday the Recreation Ground car park will be reserved for procession vehicles and cars displaying blue disability badges. |
| To avoid serious congestion, please leave your car at home and walk. Should that not be possible, please drop off passengers and park away from the location. |
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