Council Supports Worksop Platinum Celebrations with Jubilee Grant

Bassetlaw District Council is supporting Worksop’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations with a Grant of £4000 as residents get ready to enjoy the jubilee bank holiday weekend.

The event takes place 4^th June from 11am – 7pm on the Old Market Square and Bridge Street and is organised by the Worksop Business Forum in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council, North Notts Bid and Worksop Charter Trustees.

Hosted by DJ Crystal, the celebration includes music, dancing, karaoke and a family fun day with activities.

On Sunday 5^th June from 10am – 3pm, the Old Market Square also plays host to the Big Lunch Jubilee Picnic, with games and free rides.

Councillor Simon Greaves, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council said: "We are delighted to be able to support these events and are grateful to everybody involved in helping celebrate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee. The Queen has dedicated her life to public service and across Bassetlaw and the Nation we come together to celebrate her truly remarkable reign."

Philip Jackson, Chair of the Worksop Business Forum said:

“We are really excited to welcome people into Worksop Town Centre over the bank holiday weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Worksop has a great community spirit and we are really looking forward to seeing people come together for what is a moment in history that I don’t think will ever be repeated.”