FROM the gate to the door of Redmarley Parish Church, red, white and blue greeted the congregation as they arrived for the Jubilee service and inside were glorious arrangements of white arums and golden flowers. The service began with Ode to Joy by Beethoven played by Jill and Clive Bond and Rachel Hobby. The service was conducted by Mrs Jill Bond, reader and the lessons were read by Sylvia and Graham Hale, Sheila and David Parsons and Rachel Hobby. The organist was Sara Poyser who accompanied the hymns, which included the special Jubilee hymns. Coffee and biscuits were served afterwards in the church.

Everyone, especially the children, had a wonderful time at the Jubilee Street party organised by Mrs Ivy Maile and held at Hyde Park Corner, which was colourfully decorated with bunting and poster photographs of the Queen and Prince Philip from 1953 were displayed. The children were given gold medals for the races and free rides on the roundabouts and they had a great time climbing onto the vintage armoured car. There were stalls and side shows and splendid tombola for the children and a wonderful tea party and even enough food to give some to an event at the village hall at night. Mrs Maile would specially like to thank Mrs Harold Forbes who opened the street party and also ran the children's sports, Mr Phil Manning, Iris and Geoff Milberry, Jean Jenkins and Budgens of Newent and everyone for their most generous donations. She has been able to give £200 to the over-60s and toddler group as a result.

Redmarley Village Hall was packed and there was a wonderful atmosphere at the wine and cheeses evening organised by Redmarley Women's Fellowship and Redmarley WI to raise money for a seat to mark the Jubilee. The hall was beautifully decorated and floral arrangements were in red, white and blue. The food was delicious. As a result £400 was raised and everyone had a super time.