ROYAL Wootton Bassett residents and town councillors have thanked everyone involved in making the recent Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the town a success.

A Diamond Jubilee committee worked hard to organise a memorable High Street Festival last month, which featured stage entertainment, more than 30 stalls, displays, exhibitions and workshops for all ages.

A children’s fancy dress competition was popular, and a tea party was enjoyed by more than 600 children and older people.

Committee member Liz Eastgate said: "It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves – entertainers, stall holders, exhibitors and volunteers, as well as the thousands of visitors.

“This was Royal Wootton Bassett’s great community brought together for such a happy occasion, which will always be remembered in our town’s history.”

The town’s churches staged floral displays and the High Street was dominated by the iconic Town Hall, swathed in an enormous Union flag.

The Street Party was a community event with many individuals coming together to help out on the day by transporting items, storing food, laying out tables and chairs, and cleaning the high street afterwards.

Various charity stalls were also well supported.