HIGHWORTH'S Jubilee celebrations saw crowds fill the hilltop town's high street.

After lighting its beacon on Thursday evening, the town council arranged a weekend full of festivities, including a bake-off, games, magicians, arts and crafts, live music, and parades on Saturday.

Sunday featured fair rides, obstacle course, inflatables, exhibitions, and falconry displays.

Keith Waight said on social media: "I know lots of people have expressed their good wishes and congratulations on the Jubilee celebrations in Highworth but I felt moved to add mine.

"I was with Highworth Silver Band that closed the proceedings on Saturday afternoon. It felt so special being a small part of the day, the atmosphere was incredible in the town centre.

"Highworth definitely knows how to celebrate. I went back a bit later to get some chips. The town centre was nearly empty, but there was still an atmosphere about the place, that something really special had taken place."

A spokesman for the Highworth and District Lions said: "We have had a great time [and] would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that visited our stalls.

"Leo the lion loved meeting everyone and had fun dancing to the amazing music by the acts on the Podium!"

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