More than 1000 beacons were lit throughout the country last night to mark Her Majesty’s special day, which saw various events taking place across Nottinghamshire.
The Queen was televised lighting the main beacon at Windsor Castle which led to many organisations and councils lighting their own to celebrate the historic day.
Councillor Yvonne Woodhead, Vice-Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council lit the a beacon in front of County Hall, in West Bridgford yesterday.
Picture: People gathered around to watch the beacon being lit in West Bridgeford.
And Busy Bees Nursery at Nottingham City Hospital on Hucknall Road made birthday cards and sent them earlier on in the week to make sure the Queen received them.
They will also be making little crowns to wear and hosting a tea party tomorrow to celebrate.
I am delighted to see so many different organisations playing their part
Bruno Peek, Pageantmaster, The Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacons said, “It has been a enormous privilege to be able to organise this amazing community event to celebrate the ninetieth Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen.
“I am delighted to see so many different organisations playing their part.”
How the Queen is celebrating her birthday
- 20 April – The Queen will visit the Royal Mail delivery office and open a bandstand, in Windsor
- 21 April – She will unveil a plaque on Windsor’s Queen’s Walkway, before lighting the first of a chain of beacons. Gun salutes will also be held across the UK
- 12-15 May – Celebrations featuring hundreds of horses and performers in the grounds of Windsor Castle
- 10 June – A national service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral
- 11 June – The annual Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade
- 12 June – The Queen will host a street party for 10,000 people in the Mall
The Queen also celebrates a state birthday, which is set in June, as people are more likely to have street parties as the weather is expected to be warmer.
The deadline to apply to local councils to host a street party for the Queen’s June birthday is at the end of April, and information about road closures will be released in June.
Picture: The Queen will be celebrating her birthday with a series of events and family.
More information about Beacon lighting events and a list of the organisations hosting events in your area is available on the Bruno Peek website.
