CELEBRATIONS were held in style throughout Westbury and the surrounding villages as the nation came together to celebrate the historic Royal Wedding of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge on Friday 29th April.
Local schools started earlier in the week with their celebratory events for children. Thursday 28th April saw a number of ‘Williams’ and ‘Kates’ prepare for their big day in schools in the area, while there were plenty of other activities including their own street parties, wedding banquets, games, and maypole dancing to name but a few.
Bratton Primary School and Bratton Pre-school joined together to create a big celebration of the day. Following traditional games and activities such as maypole dancing, the children all enjoyed afternoon tea with a street party. The children will be also able to remember the event in years to come with a commemorative bookmark from Bratton Parish Council and the Jubilee Hall management committee.
Chapmanslade Primary School hosted a full scale ‘royal wedding’ complete with the happy couple, best man, bridesmaids, the Queen, parents of the bride, ushers, foreign dignitaries, TV interviewers, photographers, security personnel, and even caterers!
The children all went into church to learn about what happens at a church wedding with Rev Di Britten, the parish curate. To finish off the day the whole school joined together for the reception afterwards.
Children at Daisy Chain Pre-school had been learning all about wedding traditions and about the royal couple with activities like making crowns, a royal carriage, and writing invitations. And it was cake all round at Thursday’s tea party with a real wedding cake to enjoy.
Children and staff at Westbury Leigh Primary School dressed in their finest garb on Thursday as they enjoyed their Royal Wedding breakfast at lunchtime.
Town crier Sean Price led a toast as he joined in the festivities at Dilton Marsh Primary School’s street party, which took place out in the sunshine in the playground.
Children at Westbury Infants School spent two days working on different aspects of the wedding, from making bunting and flags, to learning dances and songs including the National Anthem. There was also a whole school art exhibition. The work culminated in a parade around the Oldfield Park area led by their ‘royal party’ and at the end of the day, the parents’ W.I.S.H committee gave each child a commemorative coin to mark the occasion.
By the big day itself, houses, pubs and shops were all sporting red, white and blue, while a variety of events helped mark the day. Pubs held special events and there were even some of the classic street parties taking place.
Residents in The Butts held their own street party, organised by Mrs Hampton, Mrs Sheppard, and Mr Curtis. Mrs Hampton explained, “The event started early in the morning with neighbours setting up and decorating of the tables, with bunting and balloons. We had a barbecue throughout the day, with neighbours contributing various foods and garden furniture.
“Festivities started at about 4.00pm with 40 of our neighbours joining in with the party. We had a lovely afternoon with good company, which ended up with a majority of children and adults playing tag for an estimated time of four hours – of which most of us are still suffering with aching joints! All in all, a good time was had by all who came.”
After watching the wedding in the morning, Westbury Residential and Nursing Home enjoyed their own street party style celebrations outside in the afternoon with decorations galore, a tasty wedding cake, and music.
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Bratton Primary School and Bratton Pre-school joined together to create a big celebration of the day. Following traditional games and activities such as maypole dancing, the children all enjoyed afternoon tea with a street party.
The children will be able to remember the event in years to come with a commemorative bookmark from Bratton Parish Council and the Jubilee Hall management committee.
Chapmanslade Primary School hosted a full scale ‘royal wedding’ complete with the happy couple, best man, bridesmaids, the Queen, parents of the bride, ushers, foreign dignitaries, TV interviewers, photographers, security personnel, and even caterers!
The children all went into church to learn about what happens at a church wedding with Rev Di Britten, the parish curate. To finish off the day the whole school joined together for the reception afterwards.
Children at Daisy Chain Pre-school had been learning all about wedding traditions and about the royal couple with activities like making crowns, a royal carriage, and writing invitations. And it was cake all round at Thursday’s tea party with a real wedding cake to enjoy.
Children and staff at Westbury Leigh Primary School dressed in their finest garb on Thursday as they enjoyed their Royal Wedding breakfast at lunchtime.
Town crier Sean Price led a toast as he joined in the festivities at Dilton Marsh Primary School’s street party, which took place out in the sunshine in the playground.
Children at Westbury Infants School spent two days working on different aspects of the wedding, from making bunting and flags, to learning dances and songs including the National Anthem. There was also a whole school art exhibition. The work culminated in a parade around the Oldfield Park area led by their ‘royal party’ and at the end of the day, the parents’ W.I.S.H committee gave each child a commemorative coin to mark the occasion.
Residents in The Butts held their own street party, organised by Mrs Hampton, Mrs Sheppard, and Mr Curtis. Mrs Hampton explained, “The event started early in the morning with neighbours setting up and decorating of the tables, with bunting and balloons. We had a barbecue throughout the day, with neighbours contributing various foods and garden furniture.
“Festivities started at about 4.00pm with 40 of our neighbours joining in with the party. We had a lovely afternoon with good company, which ended up with a majority of children and adults playing tag for an estimated time of four hours – of which most of us are still suffering with aching joints! All in all, a good time was had by all who came.”
After watching the wedding in the morning, Westbury Residential and Nursing Home enjoyed their own street party style celebrations outside in the afternoon with decorations galore, a tasty wedding cake, and music.
