Benenden celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June 2012
Details of events will be shown here as they become available
June
1st to 4th
Flower festival in the parish church
Opening Friday 1st June at 1pm
Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday 9am – 6pm
Entry by donation. Light refreshments available
June
1st to 4th
Jubilee Pub Walk & Treasure Hunts
Organised by Benenden Amenity and Countryside Society (BACS)
Throughout the weekend you can pick up walk notes and maps for BACS Jubilee Pub Walk and entry forms for BACS Jubilee Treasure Hunts from the Village Shop, The Bull, The Woodcock, The William and the BACS stall at the Village Exhibition.
The Pub Walk, planned by Philip Message, will be a circular walk taking in all three of the village's pubs where you can stop for lunch, coffee or a drink.
There will be also be Treasure Hunts: a Car Treasure Hunt for adults encompassing the whole parish, and one for children centred on the Village, both starting in the Village Hall car park. There will be a prize in each category for the most correct answers & best tie breaker
June
Friday
1st
Party on the Green
Friday 1st June, after school on the Green
Benenden Primary School School children, parents and guests
June
Friday
1st
Benenden Jazz play Popular Standards & ‘Smokin Mojos’ Play The Blues
Iden Green Pavilion - Friday 1st June, 8-11pm (gates from 7pm)
Entry £5 on the night
Bar. Bring your own picnic and blanket
In case of bad weather this will be held in Benenden Village Hall
June
Saturday
2nd
Kwik Kricket Competition
Saturday 2nd June, 1pm on the village green
Enter a family team of two; it will be great fun & provide lifelong 'bragging rights' to the winners!
For boys & girls from 7 to 70 - previous experience not essential! All matches will be played with Kwik Cricket equipment (i.e. soft ball) & are expected to last no more than two hours, with plenty of opportunities for breaks between innings. Each team will bat for the same amount of time (you just incur run penalties if you're out!) & everyone gets the opportunity to bowl.
This event will be run by Benenden Cricket Club with a number of supporting 'side shows' to challenge your cricket skills (throwing, bowling etc) running alongside. Changing facilities & refreshments available in the Memorial Hall.
Complete your entry form today (to avoid disappointment) and come along for a great family fun day on the Village Green!
Call Barry, 07966 531182 or email bb@vmi.tv or see www.benendencc.play-cricket.com
June
2nd and 3rd
Village Exhibition / Primary School Art Exhibition
Open Saturday 2-4.30pm and Sunday 12 – 4pm in the Village Hall
The village exhibition is a chance to meet some of the groups that are active in the village, see what they do and join if you wish.
Includes information about village history and some memorabilia.
Benenden Amenity and Conservation Society • Benenden Bell Ringers • Benenden Bowls Club • Benenden Cricket Club •Benenden Hospital, past & present • Benenden Parish Council • Benenden Players • Benenden Scouts • Benenden Women’s Club • Cinque Port Morris Men • Iden Green and Benenden Women’s Institute • St George's Choir • St George's Church Coffee Shop
If you are not listed but would like to be involved please contact Peter Ellis 240540
June
Saturday
2nd
Bowls League Match
Saturday 2nd June, 3pm behind the village hall
June
Saturday
2nd
Kings and Queens Open Air Picnic Concert
Saturday 2nd June 7-11pm (gates from 4.30) at Benenden Hospital
With the UK’s top tribute acts: Elvis - The King of Rock • Michael Jackson – The King of Pop • The Bohemians - Queen Tribute • Rod Stewart and Tina Turner - The Queen of Soul
Red White and Blue Firework display at 11pm Huge screen showing historical archive footage
Children Under 3 are Free!
Early Bird: Adult: £25.00 Child: £15.00 (under 11)
Gate Price: Adult: £28.00 Child: £18.00 (under 11)
Booking: 01580 242545 benendenhospital.org.uk
June
Sunday
3rd
Diamond Jubilee Church Service
Sunday 3rd June, 11am in St George's Church
Join us for this family oriented service to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen
Be sure of a warm welcome at St George’s and on to the Village Hall for the planting of the Jubilee Tree and unveiling of the commemorative plaque at midday
June
Sunday
3rd
Plaque unveiling & tree planting
Sunday 3rd June, 12pm
In the village hall
June
Sunday
3rd
Try out bowling ....
Sunday 3rd June, 12pm - 4pm, behind the village hall
Benenden Bowls Club will be open for a taster session
June
Sunday
3rd
League Cricket
Sunday 3rd June, 2.30pm
On the village green
June
Sunday
3rd
Folk Music and music quiz
Sunday 3rd June, 4.30pm onwards
The Bull
See www.thebullatbenenden.co.uk for details
June
Sunday
3rd
June
Monday
4th
Jubilee Peel of Bells
Monday June 4th, 11am
St George's Church
June
Monday
4th
Jubilee Lunch and Dinner
Monday June 4th, 12pm - 9pm
The Bull Inn will be offering a special Jubilee inspired lunch and dinner menu
Join us for a Pre-Royal Variety Show Dinner or enjoy a Jubilee Platter whilst celebrating the lighting of the Beacon
See www.thebullatbenenden.co.uk for details
June
Monday
4th
Benenden’s own ‘Royal Variety Show’ ***SOLD OUT***
Monday June 4th, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
This is fun and light-hearted event being organised by the Benenden Players for the Jubilee Committee.
We are looking for a variety of acts: songs, comedy, music, dancing etc to showcase Benenden’s talent. The Benenden Players’ creative team will help with music, costumes, props and ideas if you like. We will also give you time to rehearse over 3 May Sunday afternoons in the Village Hall
Please call or email Ruth Clark, Benenden Players, to get involved on: 07767 261883 ruth@splashpr.co.uk.
Tickets £3. Bar ***SOLD OUT***
Book through the Village Shop or online via www.benendenplayers.co.uk 07767 261883
June
Monday
4th
Hog Roast
Monday June 4th, 7pm
At the King William
Come along & enjoy the Hog Roast before joining the celebrations around the lighting of the beacon and be entertained by the Cinque Port Morris Men
June
Monday
4th
June
Monday
4th
Lighting of the beacon
Monday 4th June, 10.15pm on the ridge field ('Tom Scott's Field') at the site of the proposed new school
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A network of over 4000 beacons will be lit by communities and others throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, along with the Commonwealth and UK Overseas Territories to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Join us in lighting Benenden’s Jubilee Beacon. This will mark the climax of Benenden’s jubilee celebrations.
June
Tuesday
5th
Jubilee Lunch and Dinner
Tuesday June 5th, lunch 12pm - 3pm, dinner 6.30pm - 9pm
The Bull Inn will be offering a special Jubilee inspired lunch and dinner menu
See www.thebullatbenenden.co.uk for details