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Witney Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting Event

02 June 2022 @ 9.00pm to 10.00pm

Free
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Witney
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Witney

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About Witney Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting Event

9.30pm – The Town Crier will read a proclamation.

9.30pm to 9:35pm – The Park Run runners will enter The Leys, having run their traditional 5k on a relay route from the start point at West Witney. They will run through the west part of Witney, down and onto The Leys, carrying a Witney Town Flag. The cadets will form a guard of honour.

9.40pm – The Mayor of Witney, Councillor Liz Duncan, will say a few words before lighting the beacon.

9.45pm – Beacon lighting at The Leys

After the lighting WOAPA choir will sing.

The gas beacon will be positioned at the far end of The Leys near Fernleigh and cordoned off for safety.

The programme of events being held in Witney are as follows:

Poster for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Witney

Details

Date:
02 June 2022
Time:
9.00pm to 10.00pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

The Leys, Witney
The Leys
Witney,Oxfordshire
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