Ripon City Council has set aside £105,000 for four days of celebrations to mark this year’s queen’s platinum jubilee.
To celebrate the queen’s reign as the longest-serving British monarch, Ripon will stage events for people of all ages over an extended Bank Holiday weekend from June 2 to 5.
There will be a civic service on the morning of June 2 at Ripon Cathedral (pictured below) and a street party the following day. Other activities will range from concerts to light shows that will turn buildings red, white and blue.
The city has deep royal roots dating back to Alfred The Great, who allegedly awarded Ripon its charter horn in 886,
In an echo of this, the city is commissioning the production of a new platinum jubilee horn in honour of the queen.
It will be used by a member of the hornblower team in the setting of the watch ceremony, which takes place nightly at 9pm at the obelisk in Market Square.
Four-day ‘extravaganza’
A peal of bells will sound at on February 6 to signal the platinum jubilee.
The bells will mark the 70th anniversary of the death of the queen’s father, King George VI.
His death in 1952 saw his elder daughter, the then 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth, take the throne.
Council leader Andrew Williams, told the Stray Ferret:
“We are aiming to create a four-day jubilee extravaganza that can be enjoyed by all members of the community. Beyond the bank holiday, the new horn will provide a lasting legacy and reminder of the queen’s remarkable service.
“The council is working in partnership with Ripon Cathedral, Ripon BID and Ripon Together in planning the many activities and events that will take place.”
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