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Queen Elizabeth ll marks her Diamond Jubilee from Saturday June 2 to Tuesday June 5. Here is how Swindon will celebrate.

New 60-acre wood will mark the jubilee

9:20am Monday 10th September 2012

PLANS to create a 60-acre broadleaf woodland to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee are being put before the public over the coming weeks.

Jubilee feast for Majorettes

10:52am Thursday 7th June 2012

THE Britannia Majorettes got into the swing of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by holding a Jubilee feast.

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Jubilee parade by Gurkhas

10:50am Thursday 7th June 2012

SWINDON’S Gurkhas paid their respects to the Queen yesterday with a parade at Buckhurst Field.

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Jubilee joy at Buckhurst Park

7:40am Thursday 7th June 2012

JUBILEE celebrations continued in Swindon yesterday as hundreds headed to Buckhurst Field for an afternoon of activities.

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Getting arty for jubilee

10:17am Wednesday 6th June 2012

CHILDREN got in to the jubilee spirit as they put their creative skills to the test.

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Smiles in the rain

10:14am Wednesday 6th June 2012

PEOPLE lined the streets of Purton as a banner parade marked the Queen’s diamond jubilee.

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Jubilee tree

9:55am Wednesday 6th June 2012

The Parish Council is commemorating the Diamond Jubilee by donating a British species tree to each of the primary schools in the parish. A commemorative plaque will be placed with each tree.

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A diamond time had by all

9:33am Wednesday 6th June 2012

STREET parties, concerts and creative workshops were just some of the ways people across the town celebrated the Queen’s 60th year on the throne.

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In at the deep end for jubilee at the Oasis

9:38am Wednesday 6th June 2012

SWIMMERS, gym-goers and families were given a pleasant surprise this weekend as they were greeted by a specially organised Jubilee party at the Oasis Leisure Centre.

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Beacon lit for royal Diamond Jubilee in Cricklade

9:30am Wednesday 6th June 2012

A SPONTANEOUS rendition of the National Anthem was heard in Cricklade after the jubilee beacon was lit.

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