MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

70 years on

As we go to press, the excitement is mounting about a four-day weekend including Bank Holidays on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June to celebrate the Platinum anniversary of the accession of HMQ Elizabeth II. We will probably need the rest of June to recover from all the fun on offer! The actual date of this achievement of service and longevity was back on 6 February but these celebrations have been planned for early June in the hope of better weather.

Thursday 2 June

Halton Village celebrations start at 1.30pm in Halton Tennis Club, see page 2 for details. Wendover Parish Council invites us to bring a picnic and join other residents from 3pm to 6pm on the Witchell Field, HP22 6EG, near the Cricket Pavilion. Live music will be provided by Ellis Green. See also Matters Arising on page 24.

Friday 3 June

Many local hostelries have decided to put on entertainments on this day, check for ticketing arrangements, including: Craftyard, 13 High Street, HP22 6DU: 12noon til late, live music changes as the afternoon proceeds into the evening. Red Lion, 9 High Street, HP22 9DU: from 4.30pm live music King & Queen, 17 South Street, HP22 6EF: 8-9pm live music Weston Turville Parish Council invites residents to a Picnic in the Park, Recreation Ground by Village Hall, HP22 5RW, 1pm to 5pm Tring: St Peter and St Paul Church, 5-10pm, see page 2 for details

Saturday 4 June

Most residents are gathering in some way for the Big Jubilee Lunch including some planned road closures. St Leonards has a village fete from 2pm, see page 2 for details.

Sunday 5 June

Wendover Free Church will gather for a lunch after their 10:45am service. Booking essential. St Mary's will serve afternoon teas from 2.30 to 4.30pm. Songs of Praise at 5.30pm. See advert page 4. King & Queen, 17 South Street, HP22 6EF: 5-7pm Comedy Club.