Get involved in Littlehampton and Rustington diamond jubilee celebrations

Rustington Parish Council and the Littlehampton District Lions Club have announced they will be working together on a programme of events to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee, in June.

Lion Austen Beard said: “Two public meetings have already been held, and many varied and interesting ideas have been put forward which, following further discussion, will no doubt produce a wonderful village celebration.

“If any other organisations in the village want to get involved and have more ideas to help us celebrate this great occasion please contact Rustington Parish Council Offices on 01903 786420 or me on 01903 782366.”

He went on to say there would be another open public meeting, where ideas will be discussed, at the Rustington Youth Centre on January 11.

Events already confirmed include a schools concert, on May 13, a prom concert, on June 2, and grand firework display.

Rustington Carnival will make the most of the bank holidays, by being held on Monday, June 4, and take on a royal theme.

Arena events already booked for the grand fair, to be held on the Woodlands Recreation Ground after the carnival parade, include the Army Cadet Corps Kit-Kar display team, Eagle Heights Birds of Prey flying and static display and Ferret Racing, and that evening there will be a whist drive at the Woodland Centre.

The following day, there will be children’s sports day, organised by Rustington Sports and Social Club.

During the weeks before and after the jubilee weekend, all manner of other events are in the pipeline, including a walking treasure hunt and barbecue at the WRVS Centre, an art and craft trail through the village, and the Lorna Benson School of Dance will be arranging a concert and teenage fashion show.

Anyone wanting to enter their garden or art work in the arts and craft trail can contact Lynda Leese on mailto:[email protected].