JUBILEE Saturday was family festival day on Martineau Green with children delighted the free bouncy castles meant many goes.
The concert stage included country dancing by St Nicholas Primary pupils, and performances by Twyford Glee UK, 12-year-old soloist Noa Ransby Craigs, Rick Sinfield, Third Lung, Dandy Man, Forbury, and Bottle Kids. There were also gladiator duels, human hungry hippo, a bar, barbecue and cream teas. Stanlake Park wine estate sold their wine.
On Sunday 400 people enjoyed the novelty of a street party in traffic-free School Road with tables and chairs provided. There was much chat and catching up, as well as mountains of scones, Eton mess, Coronation chicken and cake. Some tables boasted candelabras and champagne buckets.
Councillor Palmer said: “This is the icing on the cake. Over the four days there has been something for everyone.”
Hurst Guides leader Wendy Gribble said: “The atmosphere has been fantastic, full of community spirit and much for the children.” Her friend Pat Bond, a former Charvil Guides leader, said: “Hopefully the children will remember this. We’ll never have another Platinum jubilee.”
