Image above courtesy David Burns, Benhall Green
The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2022 marked the 70th anniverary of her accession to the throne on 6 February 1952. It was the first time that any monarch in British history celebrated a platinum jubilee.
The Queen said that she hoped the platinum jubilee would bring together families and friends, neighbours, and communities. She said that the jubilee “affords me a time to reflect on the goodwill shown to me by people of all nationalities, faiths and ages in this country and around the world over these years”.
A special 4-day bank holiday weekend in June was announced. In a special message, the Queen said, “Many happy memories will be created over the next four days.
When it comes to how to mark seventy years as your Queen, there is no guidebook to follow. It really is a first. But I have been humbled and deeply touched that so many people have taken to the streets to celebrate my platinum jubilee.”
Benhall & Sternfield planned their own special 4-day celebration, these are some of the highlights.
Throughout the weekend there will be an Exhibition of Royal Memorabilia in the Club by the History Group
Thursday 2nd June 2022 9:45 pm
The lighting of the Beacon on the Green. Come early, bring a drink, start us off in style!
Image courtesy David Burns, Benhall Green
Beacons were first lit to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897. Benhall was one of 2,800 beacons lit around the world to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
Friday 3rd June 2022 – 2:30 to 4:30 pm
“G & T for the Jubilee”. Walk around the villages stopping here and there for a G & T, soft drink or Pimms.
Gin station at The Beeches
Gin station at Manettes
Gin station on the Green
Saturday 4th June 2022
A morning walk from Sternfield church to Benhall church, where lunch will be served.
Michael and Sharon Peters started the walk off with the ringing of the the bells at St. Mary Magdelene church, Sternfield. The walk progressed from Sternfield church down Sandy lane, over the Ford and through Benhall Green. Then down Gray’s lane, over the railway line safely, through Stewart’s Covert and round the fields toward St. Mary’s church.
Left leaving Sternfield church. Above walking down Benhall Green. Right arriving at Benhall church to the sound of bell ringing.
Short audio of bells ringing at Benhall church for Platinum Jubilee
Saturday 4th June 5pm at Benhall Club
Our own Folk Duo, Honey and the Bear.
Sunday 5th June 10am
Benefice service at Benhall church
Sunday 5th June 12 midday
Jubilee Big Lunch at Benhall Club. BBQ or bring your own picnic, buy drinks at the bar. Ice-creams, local musicians, free teas and cakes in the afternoon.
Image courtesy David Burns
