WARRINGTON communities are invited to join in a royal celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Warrington Borough Council received funding of £8,543 from the National Lottery Awards For All England to organize a range of Platinum Jubilee activities. The funding aims to support the people and communities most affected by COVID-19.

It will see Warrington Borough Council’s 18 community centers celebrate the royal occasion by hosting more than 30 themed events throughout next week as we approach the Platinum Jubilee – ranging from Queen’s Tea Parties for older residents to “Kings and Queens” events for the youngest in town. Everyone is encouraged to dress in red, white and blue and come to their local community center to participate in the events.

Specially created ‘jubilee boxes’ will give community groups everything they need to ensure that their individual jubilee celebrations run off with enthusiasm. The boxes include historic photographs chronicling the history of the Queen’s reign, which should ensure many interesting conversations and memories to be shared.

Other local groups and organizations receiving funding include LifeTime, Home Start, James Lee House, Creating Adventures, Creative Remedies, Warrington Youth Zone and Warrington Borough Council Youth Services.

Each of these groups will bring people together to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, with arts and crafts activities encouraging social interaction in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Warrington Borough Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Community, Cllr Tony Higgins, said: ‘The Platinum Jubilee will be a momentous occasion for our country, and I am delighted that so many residents of Warrington will have the opportunity to celebrate with their neighbors and friends. in our community centers.

“Following the hardships of the Covid pandemic and the isolation caused by our extended periods of confinement, it is absolutely fantastic to be able to bring people together in the heart of their communities in an atmosphere of joy, celebration and conviviality.”

To capture the momentous occasion, local cultural organization Ludovico was commissioned to create a short film about how Warrington came together to mark the Platinum Jubilee. This will become a permanent record in the archives of the Warrington Museum & Art Gallery and will be shared at community venues across the borough.

Warrington Borough Council Cabinet Member responsible for culture, Cllr Maureen McLaughlin, said: ‘I am delighted that our Community Centers are hosting these special Platinum Jubilee celebrations, bringing people together from across the borough to mark this momentous occasion. .

“We are grateful to the National Lottery for this funding, which means we can provide a range of fun and inclusive activities for people of all ages. I look forward to our communities coming alive with a grand celebration of our proud history, heritage and culture.

In addition to the Warrington community events, a special event will be taking place at Warrington Town Hall on Saturday, June 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Residents are invited to join the Mayor at a Jubilee Breakfast and listen with local historian, Janice Hayes. Tickets, which cost £10.95 and include breakfast with tea or coffee, are available at warrington.gov.uk/mayor

Walton Hall and Gardens is also joining in the celebrations, hosting along with the Big Jubilee Lunch, part of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations, on Sunday, June 5 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature circus performers, gourmet street food, dog shows, Morris dancing, a choir, afternoon tea and more. For more information, visit waltonhallgardens.co.uk/big-jubilee-lunch

Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Walton Hall and Gardens