There will be several 'once in a lifetime’ events and activities taking place in the coming weeks to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  

Bracknell Forest residents will have the opportunity to take part in the celebrations, which will be running across the borough throughout May and June. 

The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service. 

Fees for road closures within Bracknell Forest between June 2 to June 5 have also been waived making it as safe and cost effective as possible to plan Jubilee celebrations without disruptions. 

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Leader of the Bracknell Forest Council, Councillor Paul Bettison, said: “I have been thrilled to hear how residents are already planning how to celebrate this momentous occasion. However you like to celebrate, there are a string of exciting events in the borough for you to take part in. 

“Her Majesty The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. Her own history and relationship with the borough is well known. She officially opened The Lexicon four years ago and has visited us on many occasions over the years. 

“Such an occasion provides the perfect backdrop to come together as a community. It gives us all a chance to enjoy some of the interactions we have been missing over a tough couple of years. 

“There will be something for everyone in Bracknell Forest as we head towards The Platinum Jubilee. And congratulations to Her Majesty The Queen on her landmark reign.” 

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Details of a number of the events can be found here, but some highlights can be found below. 

Photo exhibition 

 

Bracknell Library is hosting an exhibition of photographs and articles celebrating The Jubilee. 

Residents can send in any digital images of Jubilee celebrations to by emailing copies to bracknell.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk or alternatively they can have them scanned at the library. 

Art competition 

 

Art enthusiasts can view the finished portraits that entered Crowthorne Parish Council’s Platinum Jubilee Art Competition. 

Local portrait artist Wendy Booth will judge the entries, which will be displayed in an exhibition at Crowthorne Library over the Jubilee weekend and half term. 

Jubilee video 

 

The Lexicon and Bracknell Forest Council are working on a video project to honour The Queen's reign.  

The video will be screened in The Lexicon from Wednesday June 1. 

The Lexicon Proms 

 

The extended Jubilee weekend will begin when The Lexicon hosts a special version of The Lexicon Proms in Bond Square on Wednesday June 1. 

Artists ranging from steel bands to Chelsea pensioners will be highlighting some of the local talent. The day will feature live music, dance performances, and a rousing sing song to conclude.