Round up of a historic jubilee weekend in BCP

A sea of red, white and blue could be seen across the conurbation over the weekend as residents made the most of the celebrations in sunshine and rain.

From street parties to picnics, and family events to fun days, residents made the Platinum Jubilee an event to remember across all four days of the bumper bank holiday. 

Christchurch Mayor, Avril Coulton, described the town’s beacon lighting on Thursday as a “magical evening”.  

Beacon lighting at Mudeford Quay

The flames soared high and bright and everyone cheered and sang the National Anthem. 

The quayside was packed with thousands of people keen to witness the historic event.

Christchurch Mayor, councillor Avril Coulton said: "It was a truly magical evening."

"There were also many fabulous Christchurch street parties, even in the rain, this was a glowing example of the great British spirit!"

"Christchurch was alive!"

Street party in Bournemouth

In Bournemouth, a beacon lighting took place on the East Overcliff near the Jon Egging memorial, and was followed by fireworks in the bay.

Councillor Robert Lawton, Mayor of Bournemouth, said: “I was delighted and extremely proud to see so many people out and about across the whole weekend celebrating Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in the glorious sunshine and indeed the pouring rain.

"Hundreds of street parties took place where members of the community came together to have fun and celebrate. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this once in a lifetime event possible and so enjoyable.

"A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this once in a lifetime event possible and so enjoyable."

Poole also had its own beacon lighting at Sandbanks and also marked the jubilee with a variety of events including a hugely popular picnic at Upton Country House and festivities in the town centre. 

Mayor of Poole, councillor Tony Trent, said: "What linked all of these events was the sheer number of people who volunteered to make these events happen and make them special.

"I felt honoured to be invited and proud of the people of Poole and what they achieved."