JUNE 3 this year marks the Queen's Golden Jubilee, which will be heralded in villages, towns, and cities across the country with a variety of commemorative events and a public holiday for everyone to join in the camaraderie.

But all-in-all it seems as though the event will not be as warmly welcomed as the celebrations witnessed in 1977.

This is no truer than in Evesham, with a floral clock at the town's Almonry Museum being chosen by town councillors as their way to mark the historic occasion.

In fact, town councillor Frances Smith suggested at this month's meeting that Evesham people looked on the Golden Jubilee with apathy after only two suggestions were received from members of the public to mark the event.

Evesham saw a boat rally, 25 years ago, along the Avon and several street parties, including a large gathering at the Smithfield Market. This year a royal carnival is planned for Evesham to mark the golden anniversary.

Pershore and Stratford marked the silver occasion with carnivals, as did Stow, which also had a display of red, white and blue flowers in the town church.

The villages of Bidford and Salford Priors have events planned this year. Bidford will have a day of celebrations on its Big Meadow, while a whole weekend of festivities is lined up for the people of Salford Priors.

Mike Gerrard, one of the organisers of the Bidford celebrations, said: "We are hoping to make it a memorable weekend. These are a different kind of celebrations to the ones in 1977, because there isn't the emphasis on street parties any more.

"The people of the village are quite enthusiastic and keen. They really want to see things happening. We are hoping to see everyone come down by the river for the greatest celebration that the village has ever had."

So there you have it. The people of Bidford seem set for their celebrations, what about the views of people from the Vale? A sample of views from Evesham shoppers and residents shows a distinct lack of interest.

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