With just days to go until the country celebrates Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Island Echo has compiled a list of events and celebrations taking place over the next week.
Islanders are being invited to attend a variety of events including beacon lightings, street fairs and exhibitions. However, organisers of street parties have been told they cannot invite people who do not live on the same road as the party.
Although the Jubilee itself is on Thursday – which is a Bank Holiday in 2022 – a lot of the celebrations are taking place over the long weekend.
Here is a rundown of a whole host of events, in alphabetical order by town or village…
Arreton
Bob and Connie’s Children’s Jubilee Tea Party – Arreton Barns
Saturday 4th June 2022 – 10:00-16:00
Aspire Ryde is holding a children’s tea party at 14:00 in Arreton Barns with live music, children’s disco, children’s activities, stallholders and fun and games all day.
Live Music – Arreton Barns
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 12:00-18:30
Bembridge
Beacon Lighting – Culver Down
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 20:45
Street Fair – Bembridge High Street
Thursday 2nd June – 12:00 – 16:00
Over 60 Stalls with food, antiques, crafts, Jewellery and plants. Entertainment including a wild west show, David Randni, a fire act, superheros for the selfies with the kids, Irish dancers and much, much more.
Flower Festival ‘Happy & Glorious’ – Bembridge Holy Trinity Church
Thursday 2nd June to Monday 6th June 2022 – 10:00-17:00
Arts and crafts fair – Bembridge Village Hall
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 10:00 – 16:00
Including Jubilee montage by the Bembridge Art Society.
BHYC Platinum Jubilee Regatta – Bembridge Harbour
Friday 3rd June 2022 – 14:00
Island Concert Band – Bembridge Methodist Hall
Friday 3rd June 2022 – 19:30
Free entry but donations welcome.
Open garden – Tyne Hall, Love Lane
Friday 3rd June 2022 – 12:00 noon to 16:00
Free entry. Details: Bring picnics if you wish. Dogs must be on leads. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited parking for elderly or infirm only, other parking in Trelawny Way and Tyne Walk.
Heritage Centre Exhibition – Weaver’s Yard, Lane End
Friday 3rd June 2022 – 10:00 – 16:00
Discover the history of the village. Enjoy archive displays, share memories and explore the database. Follow directions for a local history walk and quiz. Refreshments available.
SCOW Parade – Bembridge Harbour
Saturday 4th June 2022 – 15:00
Family fun, beach games and treasure hunt – Bembridge Point Beach by the Sailing Club
Saturday 4th June 2022 – 10:00-12:00 noon
Treasure hunt 10:00 – 11:00. Beach games 11:00 to 12:00 noon.
Jamboree – Steyne Park
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 12:00 noon to 15:00
Bembridge Village Band concert -Bembridge Village Hall
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 15:00
Brading
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration Day – Brading Football Club
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 14:00-20:00
Picnic and entertainment including games, bouncy castle, Jubilee cake and crown competition, fancy dress. Disco from 17:00-20:00.
Brighstone
Picnic in the Park – Brighstone Recreation Ground
Sunday 5th June 2022
Fancy dress procession, as well as a marching band and bagpiper.
Chale
Beacon Lighting – The Pepperpot
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 21:45
Cowes
Queen’s Jubilee Family Workshop – Cowes Library
Wednesday 1st June 2022 – 10:00 to 12:00 noon
A jubilee celebration for families to create a combined poem surrounded by artwork. To celebrate all that is unique and wonderful about the Island.
Jubilee Exhibition – Beckford Centre
28th May to 11th June 2022 – 10:00-16:00 except Monday mornings and all day Thursdays.
Exhibition will showcase the Queen’s official visits to the Island.
Beacon lighting – The Parade and Bandstand
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 21:45
Entertainment includes:
19:00 Medina Community Choir on the bandstand
20:00 Mike Christie (singer) on the bandstand
21:35 Piper, Malcom McGregor will play “Diu Regnare” from the bandstand,
21:40 Bugler, Daryll Pitcher, will perform a unique bugle call, entitled ‘Majesty’ from the bandstand,
21:45 Beacon lighting by Col. Carron Snagge, on The Parade opposite the bandstand
Children’s Jubilee Crafts – Cowes Library
Saturday 4th June 2022 – 10;00 to 12:00 noon
Children’s jubilee-themed craft session.
Jubilee Picnic in the Park – Northwood House and Park
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 12:00-17:00
A fun and free community event for all. Entertainment will include live music, kids arena, fun dog show, stalls and a licensed bar.
Parish Picnic in the Park – Venner Avenue Park
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 12:00 noon – 16:30
Entertainment to include Bubble Football, magic Show with David Randini, bouncy castle and slide, Tea and Biscuit Boys, family fun races, create a crown competition, best dressed house, Commonwealth costume competition.
East Cowes
Beacon Lighting – Esplanade
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 21:45
Trooping the Colour – East Cowes Town Hall
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 10:30
Watch Trooping the Colour at the town hall.
Service of Thanksgiving – East Cowes Town Hall
Friday 3rd June 2022 – 10:00
Watch the service of thanksgiving at the town hall.
1940’s Tea Dance – East Cowes Town Hall
Friday 3rd June 2022 – 15:30
Jubilee Show – Isle of Wight Pony Club field, Whippingham.
Friday 3rd June – from 10:00
Fancy dress, pony club gymkhana games and show jumping.
Jubilee Market – East Cowes Esplanade
Saturday 4th June 2022 – 11:30-15:00
Activities include a range of competitions, tug o’ war, rounders etc.
Jubilee Party – Whippingham Village Hall
Saturday 4th June
Live music, cream teas and fancy dress. Free entry but ticket required by calling Alison on 01983 295122/07775693456.
Picnic in the Park – Jubilee Recreation Ground
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 12 noon to 18:00
Live music and entertainment. Bring your own picnic.
Freshwater
Beacon lighting – Tennyson Down
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 21:45
Freshwater Jubilee Celebrations and Fete – Jubilee Field
Friday 3rd June 2022 – 11:00-20:00
The fete will include music, stalls, entertainments, food stall and bar and Medina Marching Band.
Lake
Raising the Union Flag – Thearles Green
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 11:00
Shanklin Town Brass Band will be performing
Godshill
Family Day – Central Mead
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 12:30 onwards
Please bring your own chair/blanket and picnic. Tea/coffee and cakes will be available. Entertainment includes:
12:30 Fireworks to open and hobby horse racing.
13:30 Company B performing.
14:30 Crown competition and parade.
16:30 Hush silent disco.
Gurnard
Village Jubilee Fete – Gurnard Old School Meadow
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 11:00-16:30
Entertainment includes a bouncy castle, stalls, live music, dog show, fun races.
Mottistone
Jubilee Picnic on the Lawn – Mottistone Gardens
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 10:30-17:00
The event is free but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Bring a picnic.
Needles
Beacon Lighting – Needles Battery
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 21:45
Nettlestone (and Seaview)
Unveiling of a plaque and tree dedication ceremony – Sophie Watson’s Gardens, Seaview
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 11:00
Fun Day and Car Boot Sale – Seagrove FC
Friday 3rd June – car boot 10:00-12:00, fun day 12:00-16:00
A traditional car boot sale followed by an afternoon of fun and games including tug of war and a hog roast
Live Stream of Party from the Palace – Sea View Yacht Club
Saturday 4th June 2022 – 20:00-22:30
Non-members welcome
Sung Eucharist – St Peter’s Church
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 10:00
Street Party – Esplanade and High Street
Sunday 5th June 12:00 noon
Includes sail past and gun salute at noon
Newport
Jubilee Celebrations – Newport Town
Saturday 4th June 2022 – 10:00-18:00
Entertainment includes live music and big screen in St James Square. Entertainment and performers. Market in St Thomas Square. Grand parade at 15:00 from Recreation Ground Road to Newport Quay.
Niton
Platinum Jubilee Fair – Niton FC Playing Field
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 15:00-21:30
Entertainment will include activities, stalls and music.
Rookley
Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting – Rookley Green
Thursday 2nd June at 14:30
Ryde
Beacon Lighting – Ryde Harbour
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 21:45
Jubilee Celebrations – Ryde Town
Saturday 4th June 2022 – 10:30-15:30
• ‘Elizabeth in Wonderland’ – Roaming Theatre. A specially adapted performance where the Queen comes to tea! See if you can spot them around the town.
• ‘Back to the Future – The next Generation’. Community dance performances taking us through the last 70 years, with a skateboard display too. Scheduled in Co-Op Square.
• ‘Cheeky Monkey’. One half of the very popular duo comes to Ryde to showcase his circus skills. Co-Op Square 14:00, and finale in the High Street 15:15.
• Flag Making – Join the New Carnival Company at their base in 13b Union Road, to make your Jubilee Flags. 11:00-15:00.
• ‘Art in the Garden’ – Arts and Crafts market at St Thomas Rest Garden.
• ‘Community Mural’. Riboleau Street studio artists will be waiting for you at Minghella Square so you can input into the design of a community mural. Help them identify textures, silhouettes and shapes, which will then be incorporated into the final works later in the month.
• Finale – Head to the High Street at 15:00, bring your flags and Jubilee dress ready to dance in the streets and enjoy Vectis Brass Band.
Family Beach Party – Appley Beach
Saturday 4th June 2022 – 13:00-16:00
A family beach party with entertainment and sandcastle competition.
Shanklin
Shanklin Esplanade Pier Apron & Beach
Friday 3rd June 2022 – 12:30 – 18:00
Hog Roast (proceeds go to Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat), live bands and DJ all day, hula Hoop & limbo dance competitions, ‘Coco Cabana’ by Dance Vibez and children’s entertainment by the Lower Hyde Entertainments Team
Shanklin Rotary Table-Top Sale – Falcon Cross Hall & Shanklin Town
Saturday 4th June 2022 – 10:00 – 15:00
Buskers around the Town
Big Jubilee Picnic at Rylstone Gardens
Sunday5 5th June 2022 – 11:30 – 19:00
Sparkes Music, Company ‘B’ close-harmony vocal group, Break the Ice-Jazz Funk Pop & Rock, Derek Sandy, Shanklin Town Brass Band in concert, Maurice Kachuk-Jazz Band, Emz Wight-Vocalist, Jake and Tilly-Live Music, United Churches of Shanklin. Refreshment Tea Tent, Church Tent, Strawberries & Cream Stall, Pimm’s Tent
Free entry. Bring your own deckchairs.
Shalfleet
Jubilee Celebrations – Shalfleet Village Hall and Field
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 15:00-17:00
Entertainment includes traditional tea in marquee, live music, quiz, magician and treasure hunt and raffle.
St Helens
Movies on the Green and Beacon Lighting – The Green
Thursday 2nd June 2022
Movies on the Green – Mamma Mia. Fancy dress is optional.
Lighting of the beacon – St Helens cricket pitch.
Goose Island Games – The Green
Friday 3rd June 2022 – 14:00-17:00
Entertainment includes treasure hunt, tug O war challenge, bouncy castle, coconut shy, creative crafts and much more.
Jubilee Village Fair and Picnic on the Green – The Green
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 12:00-15:00
Entertainment includes:
09:00-12:00 noon – car boot sale.
10:00-13:00 – St Helens Jubilee Village Fair.
14:00-16:00 – Picnic on the Green.
14:00-16:00 Village Celebrations in St Helens Community Centre.
16:00-16:30 – A blessing of the Queen and the village.
Totland
Jubilee Brunch with Pimms and Hymns – Totland Christ Church
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 11:00
Wellow
Beacon lighting – Wellow Millennium Green
Sunday 2nd June 2022 – 21:45
Whitwell
Jubilee Celebrations including traditional street party (residents only for street party) – High Street
Friday 3rd June 2022 – from 12:30
Whitwell will be celebrating with a variety of exciting events, competitions, live entertainment, street party and much more.
Wroxall
Picnic – Stenbury Hall
Sunday 5th June 2022 – 14:00-18:00
Bring your own food and drink
Yarmouth
Beacon lighting – Yarmouth Green
Thursday 2nd June 2022 – 21:45
Bugle call, guard of honour and National Anthem. Mary Case DL in attendance.
Proclamation – Town Hall
Thursday 2nd June – 14:00
Not much going on in Shanklin then.
Venner Park is in Venner Avenue, Northwood. NOT Sandown.
Where is Venner Avenue in Sandown? No mention of the picnic at Browns Golf in Sandown.
Surprised to See Bembridge will be lighting their beacon at 2045 when it will be broad daylight. All other beacons are to be lit at 2145. Misprint?
There are lots of misprints and spelling mistakes in this article. Doesn’t anyone proof read before publication? A sad state of affairs when the media can’t get it right.
Paul, please do highlight any mistakes in this article so we can correct them.
The information is correct. The beacon at Culver is being lit early, to tie in with BBC filming and broadcasting.
No it’s not
make the most of it because once the queen is gone who is honestly going to care about the royal family? the rest of them are a joke!
Know mention in the Godshill news that there will be a service in the church at 11 am for the Jubilee followed by tea, coffee, or cold drink sandwiches and cake .
Nothing for sandown 😮
…or, just ignore all the pathetic royalist rubbish and do your own thing! There is no reason or need for a monarchy in this day and age.
Looks like Sandown are holding off until the next one.
They must be the only large (medium, or even small?) town not on the list!
Wootton’s not on the list either.
Is there really nothing at all going in Sandown?
The only thing I know that is happening in sandown is two days at Browne’s golf course.
Not apart from burglaries and attacks that day nope
Yes, there are posters all around Sandown for an event at Browns Golf on Sunday afternoon. You can either book a picnic from the cafe or bring your own. Seems like Island Echo aren’t bothered to update this article.
I’m going to stay at home and have a megapint
Staying at home with a megapint!