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THE ILMINGTON
DIAMOND JUBILEE
CELEBRATIONS 2012
Official Programme
Ilmington
Jubilee
Committee

^ Your Diary of Free Events ^
Friday 25 May
7.30pm | Village Hall | Screen on the Green Fifties Movie Night
The 1958 classic film ‘Some Like It Hot’ (PG) starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony
Curtis and Jack Lemmon, listed by the American Film Institute as the Greatest
American Comedy of All Time. Free tickets for this special screening available
at the Village Store or The Red Lion from Monday 7 May (up to 4 per person).
Saturday 26 May & Sunday 27 May
2–6pm | Ilmington Manor | ‘The Fifties, Ilmington Remembers’
Courtesy of Mr. Martin Taylor. The Manor opens its doors to a trip down
memory lane for a fun exhibition of Ilmington’s very own treasure trove of
1950s memorabilia. Come and see the Hornby Dublo in action, the frock that
went to Buckingham Palace plus much more besides! Suitable for all ages.
Thursday 31 May
7.30pm | Village Hall | ‘Magic Moments’
Opening night of our Community Play written by Mark Currey and starring a
village cast who will whisk you back to the vintage days of the 1950s. Based
on the memories of those who lived here sixty years’ ago and featuring popular
live music and radio of the era. Free tickets (maximum four per household)
available at the Village Store from Monday 14 May.
Friday 1 June
1.30pm | Ilmington School | May Day Celebrations
Join the traditional festivities as the children perform the time honoured dances
and ceremony of Ilmington May Day and the crowning of the May Queen.
7.30pm | Village Hall | ‘Magic Moments’
Promising you a night to remember at this second performance of our
Community Play. Featuring a host of familiar faces recreating the days when
HM The Queen came to the throne. Book your free tickets at the Village Store
from Monday 14 May.
Saturday 2 June
2–6pm | Ilmington Manor | ‘The Fifties, Ilmington Remembers’
Another chance to enjoy this special Jubilee exhibition of village memorabilia.
Spot the Fifties babies and brides, the shoe that met Victor Sylvester and the
designs that wowed the world of fashion! A chance to see what the children of
Ilmington primary school think about the Fifties too.
2pm | The Playing Fields | Veterans Football Match
The beautiful game provides an afternoon of entertainment.
7pm | The Howard Arms | Live Music
Enjoy the band in the garden (weather permitting). Pimms tent available.
7.30pm | Village Hall | ‘Magic Moments’
Last night of the Ilmington Jubilee play, with tales of privies and pig sticking,
dansettes and motorbikes, stilettos and Brylcream. Time travel back to the
Fifties as the cast reenacts life in the days when ‘we’d never had it so good.’
Free tickets (maximum four per household) available at the Village Store
from Monday 14 May.
Sunday 3 June
11am | St Mary’s Church | Jubilee Service
Led by the Reverend Chris Goble with the Ilmington Festival Choir.
1–5pm | Front Street | The Big Lunch
Join communities across the UK for this special celebratory street party, with
tables from Lower Green to Washbrook Place. Bring your own food and drink.
2–6pm | Ilmington Manor | ‘The Fifties, Ilmington Remembers’
Who not wander up to the Manor for an intriguing tour of our Jubilee
exhibition? View the vintage tractor, meet Muffin the mule and play spot
the schoolboy!
7.30pm | The Red Lion | Karaoke Evening
Sing along to some chart topping favourites from the past in the cosy
atmosphere of Percy’s bar.
7pm | The Playing Fields | Proms in the Park
Bring your own food or enjoy the pig roast at this evening of music from the
AD Concert Band, fireworks and disco.
For further details visit the special Jubilee website www.fabulous-50s.com

Bank holiday Monday 4 June
1–5pm | The Playing Fields | Children’s Party
Games and events for all children aged 16 and under. Bring a plate of food
per child for tea at 2pm. There will be a commemorative Diamond Jubilee
mug for every child.
2–6pm | Ilmington Manor | ‘The Fifties, Ilmington Remembers’
Pay a Bank Holiday visit to this unique display of vintage 1950s treasures
from village lofts and attics in its special historic setting.
7.30–10pm | Village Hall | The Jubilee Fifties Dance
A night of fun creating the dances of old and featuring the sounds of Victor
Sylvester, our live skiffle group, Fifties singers and rock n’ roll band. Fifties
dress preferred! All welcome.
10–10.30pm | Foxcote Hill | The Jubilee Beacon and Parade
Courtesy of the Foxcote Estate. Join the lighting of the beacon followed by
a torchlight procession back into and around the village.
bank holiday Tuesday 5 June
From 2pm | The Playing Fields | Family Fun Afternoon
Time for Family games, the judging of the scarecrow competition and the
Parade of former May Queens. Come and join the fun; prizes to be won!
2–6pm | Ilmington Manor | ‘The Fifties, Ilmington Remembers’
Your last chance to visit this special Jubilee exhibition. Remember
Meccano, Dan Dare and National Service? Then this is for you!
Long to reign over us….
Ilmington has a long tradition of celebrating Coronations and Jubilees; HM
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is no exception. We hope that you, your
friends, neighbours and families will find plenty in this exciting programme
of village events that you will want to support.
We are grateful to everyone who is playing their part in enabling and
organising the activities; to them, a big thank you. We look forward to
seeing you!
Colin Edwards
The Fifties, Ilmington Remembers
Fred Edmunds
Ilmington Jubilee Committee