to our celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

For the vast majority of us, Elizabeth II has been our queen and head of state for all our lives, and now we can, as a community, join her for a celebration of her phenomenal service to our country.

And what an amazing and inclusive celebration in Bourne it’s going to be! Over four event-filled days, there will be opportunities for everyone in the town to join together, with pride, to mark this historic moment.

Our celebrations will be following national guidelines and will be officially started with the lighting of a beacon, joining communities across Britain lighting their own beacons, to bring our nation together with this one simple act. The festivities will be concluded with a fabulous firework display. Unfortunately, close access to both activities will not be possible to the general public, but both should be very visible from wherever you are in the town. Access to all our other planned events is listed in this programme and will be easy to join in, so please do so!

A huge thank you to all who have, and will, contribute to making this weekend a massive success. Nobody does this better than Bourne. Everything that is happening will be listed in this programme, with the exception of the enthusiasm, inclusion and good-hearted fun that you, the people of Bourne, will bring to the weekend. Enjoy, and involve, yourselves. Have a great, and safe, time with absolute consideration for our town and everyone in it.

Happy Platinum Jubilee!

The Mayor of Bourne
Councillor Paul Fellows