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Daily Archives: June 3, 2012

What’s on besides the Diamond Jubilee..?

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June 3, 2012
Jubilee Sailing Trust and the Tenacious Rose

Despite the uncertain weather and the considerable distraction of the Diamond Jubilee pagentry on the River Thames being broadcast live on the BBC, the Solent Gardeners Fayre in Eastleigh was well attended this afternoon (3rd June). Organised by the Rotary Club of Southampton and held at the University Sports Grounds in Wide Lane Eastleigh, the annual event continued...
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Botley’s “Big Lunch” goes down well…

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June 3, 2012
Botley’s “Big Lunch” goes down well…

Botley’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations were in full swing today, with the main event being the “Big Lunch” in the village’s historic market square. As has become customary in Botley on special occasions, the A334 that runs through the heart of the village was closed to traffic from 9am until 6pm, allowing the festivities to take...
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Newtown toasts Queen with street parties

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June 3, 2012
Newtown toasts Queen with street parties

Despite gloomy skies residents in Newtown have celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with street parties today. The predicted rain held off to allow residents in Newtown Road, George Street and Northlands Road to sit down together for a barbeque ‘big lunch’ while children played football and skipped in the traffic free streets. The terrace...
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