CELEBRATIONS ARE JEWEL IN THE CROWN FOR CITY COMMUNITY


June 6, 2012

FHP News

More than 500 local people from Mapperley Park marked the Diamond Jubilee weekend with a spectacular street party – the first of its kind since the 1940s.

Families and residents all gathered on Carisbrooke Drive in Mapperley Park to celebrate the Queen’s 60 year reign.

The party was organised by the Mapperley Park Residents Association and sponsored by property agents, FHP Living.

Organisers Siobhan Hargreaves, Sue Good and Suma Harding, all live in Mapperley Park and wanted to bring together the community to celebrate in style – and they certainly did that!

Siobhan said: “One of the Park’s older residents told us there hasn’t been a street party since the end of the Second World War. So we decided it was about time we got our community together to mark this momentous event.”

There was lots to do for young and old, with a bouncy castle, a range of stalls selling everything from plants to vintage clothing, and a friendly tug-of-war tournament. A New Orleans streetband and a fantastic string quartet, made up of four talented local children, kept everyone entertained.

Food on offer included a gourmet BBQ from the award-winning Nottingham butcher, Johnny Beedham, as well milkshakes made by the city’s Homemade café. There was also a cake stall with nibbles made and donated by residents, plus a bar for refreshing drinks.

Siobhan added: “It’s one of the biggest social events the residents association has ever organised and we were overwhelmed with the response we had to our invitation. So many people came out to celebrate, many of whom don’t usually take part in community events. It was amazing to see so many families enjoying it together and getting to know one another. I think we did her majesty proud.”

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