MASHAMSHIRE JUBILEE PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

THURSDAY 2ND JUNE

  • 10am – Five a Side Football – come and support our local teams from on the MUGA
  • 2.30pm – Tug of War – 6 a side fun on the Recreation Ground
  • Snooker – knock out competition, interested in playing call Chris on 07591399078 for more info.
  • Lawn Bowls – knock out competition call MCO for more info 01765 680200 Masham Bowling Club
  • Quoits – knock out competition call MCO for more info 01765 680200 Fearby Quoits Pitch
  • 2pm – Proclamation – hear the Jubilee Proclamation from John Todd, Town Crier on Masham Market Place Cross
  • Church Flower Display – all day at St Mary’s Church
  • 7.30pm – Church Bells Ring – a celebratory ring of Church Bells St Mary’s Church
  • 9.40pm – Lighting of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons – bugle call to fanfare
  • 9.45pm – Lighting of the beacon at on Roomer Common

FRIDAY 3RD JUNE

  • 1pm – Parade of Floats led by Reeth Brass Band – leaving from I’Ansons Mill, circling Masham. Come and enjoy the music
  • 2pm – Fancy Dress Judging – prizes for ‘best’ 5yrs and under, 6yrs-10yrs, up to 16yrs, adults on Masham Market Place
  • 3pm – BYO BBQ on the Square – bring your own food and BBQ with friends on the square (dedicated veggie & gluten free BBQs available) please bring a chair on Masham Market Place
  • 7.30pm – Band on the Square – come and join us listen to this local popular band ‘The Doubtful Bottle’ on Masham Market Place
  • 10pm – Fireworks – what every celebration needs at St Mary’s Church yard to be viewed from the Market Place

SATURDAY 4TH JUNE

  • 10am – Children’s Royal Crafts – craft a crown with Rev Sian Lawton at St Mary’s Church
  • 3pm – Afternoon Tea – enjoy a tasty light bite with a glass of fizz before the choir concert at St Mary’s Church (£10)
  • Jubilee Choir Concert – come and enjoy music from members of Masham Musical Society, Singing for Fun and St Mary’s Choir (£5)
  • 7.30pm – Jubilee Evening Concert – opens to all local talent …. singers, musicians, comedians and sketch performers! Contact Ian Johnson (0752163111) if you’d like to take part. Masham Town Hall tickets £5 available from MCO 01765 680200

SUNDAY 5TH JUNE

  • 10am – Royal Peal of Bells – honoring the Queen in her Platinum Jubilee Year st Mary’s Church
  • 10.45am – Service of Thanksgiving or Her Majesty The Queen – she came to the throne on 6th February 1952 aged just 25, she is the longest serving living monarch
  • 12noon – The Great get Together – bring your own food and share at this community luncheon, tables and chairs will be provided