Events taking place in Masham to celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee include:

Thursday 2nd June:

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 at St Mary’s Church

9.40pm – Lighting of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons – bugle call to fanfare

9.45pm – Lighting of the beacon 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

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 –  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 at St Mary’s Church

10.45am – Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty The Queen

12noon – The Great Get Together – bring your own food and share at this community luncheon, tables and chairs will be provided

For full details visit: www.visitmasham.com