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.
. 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
. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Residents of Woodland Way, Southwater, enjoying their street party Photo: Contributed
. 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
. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
Neighbours enjoy a sing-a-long in Blunts Way, Horsham Photo: Contributed
. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
A beacon was lit and fireworks held in celebrations in Southwater. Photo: Jane Terry Photo: Jane Terry
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Ready to party ... with some special 'corgi' cakes. Photo submitted by Joanna Harmer Photo: Contributed
. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
A beacon was lit and spectacular fireworks held in Southwater. Photo: Jane Terry Photo: Jane Terry
. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Is it Spiderman? Having fun at the street party in Lower Barn Close, Horsham Photo: Contributed
. Colgate celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
'The Red King' was among those celebrating the Queen's Jubilee in Colgate. Photo: Contributed
. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
Enjoying the fun in Blunts Way, Horsham Photo: Contributed
. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
Flower-makers get ready for a grand Jubilee party in The Lanes, West Chiltington Photo: Contributed
. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Residents in Woodlands Way, Southwater, had fun at their street party. Photo: Contributed
. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
Residents in Kentwyns Drive, Horsham, enjoyed a Jubilee Street Party on Thursday Photo: Contributed
. 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
. Storrington's Jubilee Summer Festival
There was patriotic fun with balloons at the Storrington Jubilee Summer Festival. Photo: Brian Burns Photo: Brian Burns
. 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
. 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
. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
Having patriotic fun: This photo was sent to us by Joanna Harmer Photo: Contributed
. 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
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Ready to party ... with some special 'corgi' cakes. Photo submitted by Joanna Harmer Photo: Contributed
6. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
A beacon was lit and spectacular fireworks held in Southwater. Photo: Jane Terry Photo: Jane Terry
7. Horsham celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Is it Spiderman? Having fun at the street party in Lower Barn Close, Horsham Photo: Contributed
8. Colgate celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
'The Red King' was among those celebrating the Queen's Jubilee in Colgate. Photo: Contributed