Jubilee Daily Events Programme

Jubilee Brochure
Full Programme

All events are FREE unless otherwise stated. Visit the FREE Library Exhibition during opening hours on the 1950s. See the FREE 1950s window displays in shops and special local offers. Stay safe and follow Marshal Instructions. Please take your litter home or dispose sensibly.

Wednesday 1st June

9.30m – 1pmBrixham Library 1950s onwards exhibitions open to public
11am – 2pmFree public entry to Brixham Heritage Museum exhibits reflecting the spirit of Brixham
5.30pm – 7.30pmPublic launch of Jubilee Celebrations will be held at the Brixham Yacht Club, Overgang Road
6.30pmFiring of Cannons in Royal Salute to HM Queen at Brixham Yacht Club
8pm – 10pm1950s Quiz (£3 to enter per person) at Brixham Yacht Club, Overgang Road

Thursday 2nd June

Choir Concert
Choir Concert
9.30am – 11amCoronation Breakfast celebrations in the Vigilance Public House, Bolton Street
Music from the Missin’ Tackle Shanty Crew – pay for own breakfast
10.30am – 4pmFree public 1950s display & activities in town – all welcome!
11am – 2pmFree public entry to Brixham Heritage Museum exhibits reflecting the spirit of Brixham
2pm – 3pmFree 1950s Dance Display by S.W. Lindy Hoppers in Prince William Square
2pm – 4pmFree 1950s Vintage Films at Brixham Yacht Club, Overgang Road
4pm – 5pmFree Riviera Singers Concert in Methodist Church, Fore Street (until capacity reached) – see Programme
8pm – 9.30pmOfficial Lighting of Brixham Beacon at Shoalstone Pool Green – 500M south
Be part of National Celebrations with the lighting of 1,500 Platinum Jubilee Beacons across the UK

Friday 3rd June

Sing-along Songsheet
Sing-along Songsheet
10am – 10.30amGroups & individuals assemble at Man & Boy statue on Southern Quay for public Community March into town
10.30amPublic Community Parade March from Man & Boy to Town Square
All local groups and individuals welcome to join march
11amPublic Service of Thanksgiving in Town Square (opposite main Bus station)
11am – 2pmFree public entry to Brixham Heritage Museum exhibits reflecting the spirit of Brixham
11.30amFree Community Sing-Along in Town Square – see Songsheet
12 noonFree Parade Lunch Reception in the Scala Hall (limited invited guests only)
1pm – 4pmFree public 1950s Music in Town Square (near Bus station)
2pm – 4pmFree activities and events in Fore Street
2pm – 4pmFree public 1950s Period Displays in town – lookalikes all welcome!
2pm – 2.30pmFree 1950s Fashion Show in Town Square – all entries welcome!
2pm – 4pmFree 1950s Vintage Films at Brixham Yacht Club, Overgang Road
4pm – 5pmFree Riviera Singers Concert in Methodist Church, Fore Street (until capacity reached) – see Programme

Saturday 4th June

Dance Party
Dance Party

10am – 1pmFree public entry to Brixham Library exhibition
10am – 4pmFree public all day activities and events in Fore Street
10am – 4pmFree public 1950s musical activities in town – lookalikes welcome!
10am – 4pmFree public 1950s displays and static events in town
11am – 2pmFree public entry to Brixham Heritage Museum exhibits reflecting the spirit of Brixham
1pm – 5pmFree viewing of items from HM Queen’s 1988 visit to Brixham in the Scala Hall
2pm – 4pmFree public 1950s Music in Town Square (near Bus station)
2pm – 4pmFree 1950s Vintage Films at Brixham Yacht Club, Overgang Road
2pm – 5pmFree Shoalstone Pool Jubilee Celebrations (Berry Head Road)
Grease Summer Nights fashion parade, live music from swing bands, classic seaside games, picnic with 1950s treats and much more
7.15pm – 11pm1950s Dance in Scala Hall with Band, S.W. Lindy Hoppers and Missin’ Tackle Shanty Crew – entrance £15 pp on door – see Flyer

Sunday 5th June

Thanksgiving Service
Thanksgiving Service
10.30am – 4pmFree public all day activities, displays and events in Fore Street
10.30am – 5pmFree public 1950s displays in town (lookalikes welcome!)
2pm – 4pmFree Public Music in Town Square
2pm – 4pmFree public Vintage 1950s Vehicles displays in Town Square / Fore Street
2pm – 4pmFree 1950s Vintage Films at Brixham Yacht Club, Overgang Road
2pm – 4pmFree public 1950s Tea Dance in the Scala Hall with Classic Gold
6pm — 6.45pmOfficial Planting of Commemorative Shrubs in North View Road Garden with entertainment from lone Scottish Piper
6.45pm – 8pmClosing event: Thanksgiving Service for HM Queen at All Saints Church, Brixham – see Order Of Service
Music from Brixham Town Band and Orpheus Male Voice Choir
8pmFinal event: Result of Brixham Lottery Spitfire Card draw announced

PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO DRESS UP IN 1950S STYLE & PARTICIPATE IN ALL EVENTS

There will be a range of other activities going on during the period making this occasion special

Entrants are welcome to 1950’s fashion show or to show 1950s vehicles etc-phone 01803 852270