Residents in Morrell Avenue and Rough Way, Horsham, sang along to God Save The Queen and raised a glass in her name - and they also enjoyed a fun quiz.Residents in Morrell Avenue and Rough Way, Horsham, sang along to God Save The Queen and raised a glass in her name - and they also enjoyed a fun quiz.
Residents in Morrell Avenue and Rough Way, Horsham, sang along to God Save The Queen and raised a glass in her name - and they also enjoyed a fun quiz.

42 pictures of how people in Horsham, Southwater, Rudgwick, Storrington, Colgate, West Chiltington, Mannings Heath and Wisborough Green celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

By Sarah Page
Published 6th Jun 2022, 11:37 GMT
Updated 13th Jun 2022, 07:23 GMT
It was a once-in-a-lifetime Jubilee – and people across the Horsham district were determined to make the most of it.

There was fun for all and street parties galore.

Beacons were lit in towns and villages on Thursday evening, kicking off four days of celebrations.

Hundreds gathered in Horsham town centre on Friday for a public party and others gathered in smaller groups far and wide to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

Hundreds gathered in Horsham town centre on Friday for a public party and others gathered in smaller groups far and wide to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

Residents in Morrell Avenue and Rough Way, Horsham, sang along to God Save The Queen and raised a glass in her name - and they also enjoyed a fun quiz.

. Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Residents in Morrell Avenue and Rough Way, Horsham, sang along to God Save The Queen and raised a glass in her name - and they also enjoyed a fun quiz. Photo: Contributed

Residents of Woodland Way, Southwater, enjoying their street party

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Residents of Woodland Way, Southwater, enjoying their street party Photo: Contributed

A royal portrait competition was organised for children by volunteers from several of the churches in Horsham. Pictured is Linda Baker, children and families worker at St Mary's Church who led the team, with Horsham District Council chairman Kate Rowbottom, who judged the contest. In first place was Taylor Swart, six, with Dolores Osman, 10, in second place.

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

A royal portrait competition was organised for children by volunteers from several of the churches in Horsham. Pictured is Linda Baker, children and families worker at St Mary's Church who led the team, with Horsham District Council chairman Kate Rowbottom, who judged the contest. In first place was Taylor Swart, six, with Dolores Osman, 10, in second place. Photo: Contributed

Neighbours enjoy a sing-a-long in Blunts Way, Horsham

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee

Neighbours enjoy a sing-a-long in Blunts Way, Horsham Photo: Contributed

A beacon was lit and fireworks held in celebrations in Southwater. Photo: Jane Terry

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee

A beacon was lit and fireworks held in celebrations in Southwater. Photo: Jane Terry Photo: Jane Terry

Ready to party ... with some special 'corgi' cakes. Photo submitted by Joanna Harmer

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Ready to party ... with some special 'corgi' cakes. Photo submitted by Joanna Harmer Photo: Contributed

A beacon was lit and spectacular fireworks held in Southwater. Photo: Jane Terry

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee

A beacon was lit and spectacular fireworks held in Southwater. Photo: Jane Terry Photo: Jane Terry

Is it Spiderman? Having fun at the street party in Lower Barn Close, Horsham

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Is it Spiderman? Having fun at the street party in Lower Barn Close, Horsham Photo: Contributed

'The Red King' was among those celebrating the Queen's Jubilee in Colgate.

. Colgate celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

'The Red King' was among those celebrating the Queen's Jubilee in Colgate. Photo: Contributed

Enjoying the fun in Blunts Way, Horsham

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee

Enjoying the fun in Blunts Way, Horsham Photo: Contributed

Flower-makers get ready for a grand Jubilee party in The Lanes, West Chiltington

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee

Flower-makers get ready for a grand Jubilee party in The Lanes, West Chiltington Photo: Contributed

Residents in Woodlands Way, Southwater, had fun at their street party.

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Residents in Woodlands Way, Southwater, had fun at their street party. Photo: Contributed

Residents in Kentwyns Drive, Horsham, enjoyed a Jubilee Street Party on Thursday

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee

Residents in Kentwyns Drive, Horsham, enjoyed a Jubilee Street Party on Thursday Photo: Contributed

Members of the Collingwood Green Association in Horsham held their Jubilee street party on the 'green' they are fighting to protect from development.

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee

Members of the Collingwood Green Association in Horsham held their Jubilee street party on the 'green' they are fighting to protect from development. Photo: Contributed

There was patriotic fun with balloons at the Storrington Jubilee Summer Festival. Photo: Brian Burns

. Storrington's Jubilee Summer Festival

There was patriotic fun with balloons at the Storrington Jubilee Summer Festival. Photo: Brian Burns Photo: Brian Burns

More than 60 residents in Blunts Way, Horsham, enjoyed a Jubilee party on Sunday with a sing-a-long and guess-the-corgi-name competition, along with lots of food and drink. Photo contributed by Sarah Wilks

. Horsham celebrates the Platinum Jubilee

More than 60 residents in Blunts Way, Horsham, enjoyed a Jubilee party on Sunday with a sing-a-long and guess-the-corgi-name competition, along with lots of food and drink. Photo contributed by Sarah Wilks Photo: Contributed

Nuthurst Parish Millennium Group organised a Jubilee Big Lunch street party on the village green in Mannings Heath with music, fancy dress and games

. Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Nuthurst Parish Millennium Group organised a Jubilee Big Lunch street party on the village green in Mannings Heath with music, fancy dress and games Photo: Contributed

Having patriotic fun: This photo was sent to us by Joanna Harmer

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee

Having patriotic fun: This photo was sent to us by Joanna Harmer Photo: Contributed

Local resident and Radio 4 presenter Chris Aldridge was MC at the Collingwood Green Association's Jubilee party - and legendary DJ 'Diddy' David Hamilton drew the raffle prizes, which raised £790 for St Catherine's Hospice.

. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee

Local resident and Radio 4 presenter Chris Aldridge was MC at the Collingwood Green Association's Jubilee party - and legendary DJ 'Diddy' David Hamilton drew the raffle prizes, which raised £790 for St Catherine's Hospice. Photo: Contributed

Hazel Lamb shared this picture of residents celebrating the jubilee on Lambs Crescent green

41. Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Hazel Lamb shared this picture of residents celebrating the jubilee on Lambs Crescent green Photo: submitted

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