Ballater – Platinum Jubilee 2022

Ballater – Platinum Jubilee 2022

Our organising committee has been working hard behind the scenes to create a fun-filled programme of events, to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June. Our programme of entertainment is almost complete, and we are busy applying for funding and sponsorship. If you would like to contribute towards the cost of this special occasion, or would like to volunteer to help in any way, please get in touch with Wendy Cobban on 07591 921 521 or brakeleygiftroom@gmail.com. You can also contribute via our JustGiving page. Sincere thanks to all who have contributed so far!
Here’s an overview of what is planned (more details to follow):

Thursday, 2nd June
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Lighting of the Beacon Ceremony
on the Green
Piper, Cornet player, Laura Pike’s
‘Keep on Singing’ Choir joined by
Ballater Community Choir and Primary School,
Ballater Charitable Chiels to light the Beacon.
Event hosted by Fiona Kennedy
Friday, 3rd June
Afternoon – Service of Song @ Glenmuick Church
Fiona Kennedy, Ballater’s Community Choir,
Aberdeen University Choir, and Harpist
Evening – Ballater Films presents
‘A Royal Night Out’, Victoria Hall
Saturday, 4th June
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Hobby Horse Race Tote and
1950’s style Games on the Green
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm – 1950’s Themed Afternoon Tea (with entertainment),Victoria Hall.
7:00 pm – Live streaming of the Buckingham Palace Concert
Sunday, 5th June
12 noon – 5:00 pm – Big Jubilee Lunch on the Green
(bring your own picnic)
Jubilee Tree planting with Lord Lieutenant, Sandy Manson
Stage on the Green
Hosting a music/dance extravaganza by: ‘Keep on Singing’ Choir, Music4U, Vintage Girls, Gillian Jack Singing Tuition, Phoenix Theatre, Abbie Smith’s Scottish Dance Group, Eileen Pike & Frank Thomson (formerly of the Jack Sinclair Television Show Band), Pipe Band & Phoenix Theatre.
Come and join the fun.
It’s going to be FAB-U-LOUS!