| Sat 25 May |
de Ferrers PSFA - Duck Race 2002
on Rolleston Brook (by Spread Eagle), 1 pm. |
| Sun 26 May |
Rolleston Scout
Group Silver Jubilee Parade and Carnival, 2 pm at Scout HQ. (Parade leaves
Hall Rd/The Lawns junction at 1.30 pm.). |
| Sun 26 - Wed 29 May |
Open Art Exhibition - Scout HQ,
12 noon - 6 pm.
(2D and 3D textiles, paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, wood,
etc.).
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| Mon 27 May |
An Evening with
Mary Queen of Scots - 7.30 pm at Scout HQ.
Event sponsored by Rolleston-on-Dove WI. Lesley Smith takes on her role as Mary and will be completely in character for the whole evening. There will be a buffet supper.
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| Wed 29 May |
The Mellstock Band
"Human Shows" - 7.30 pm at St Mary's Church.
A tour of Hardy's musical worlds. Event sponsored by
Rolleston Civic Trust. Tickets - Adult £5.00, under 18 £3.00.
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| Fri 31 May |
Concert of English
Music - St Mary's Church, 7.30 pm.
Rolleston Choral
Society celebrating their Ruby Anniversary. Tickets £4.00.
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Fri 31 May
- Tue 4 June |
GOLDEN JUBILEE EXHIBITION
(Free Entry)
In St Mary's Church, Church Room, the Club
and Marquees on the Croft includes:
Royal memorabilia from many reigns
Hobbies and pastimes of local collectors, craft groups and societies
Local history and family history
Craft demonstrations
Wedding dresses through the 20th Century
Flower arrangements in the Church
CCTV viewing of St Mary's bells
Music recitals in the Church
Performances by young musicians
Refreshments in Rolleston Club, Spread Eagle and Post Office garden
Firing of maroons will mark the opening
each day
Exhibition Opening Times
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31 May -
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12 noon - 6 pm (9 am - 12 noon for
visits by village children only) |
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1 June - |
10 am - 6 pm |
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2 June - |
12 noon - 6 pm |
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3 June - |
10 am - 6 pm |
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4 June - |
10 am - 6 pm
(Marquees to 4.30 pm) |
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| Fri 31 May |
Visit by children
from village schools and playgroups (9 am - 12 noon)
12 noon - Official Opening by the Mayor and Mayoress
Cllr. John & Mrs Valerie Galbraith |
| Sat 1 June |
Mobile Bell Tower
on the Croft
Demonstrations and 'Have a go'
Childrens' Discos in the Scout HQ
2 - 3.30 pm Infants, 4 - 6 pm Juniors. Arranged by FOJORPS, sponsored by
the Parish Council.
"Jazz in the Church" concert with well-known local young
musician, Daniel Whieldon - St Mary's Church, 7.30 pm. Tickets, priced
at only £2. Sponsored by RODSEC.
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| Sun 2 June |
Mobile Bell Tower
on the Croft
10.00 am - Golden
Jubilee Service in St. Mary's (Uniform Parade)
6.30 pm - Festival Evensong, which will follow very closely the Order of Service which was used for the Sunday following the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen in 1952. Some of the prayers have been adapted to the Golden Jubilee, but most of the Service and all the hymns remain the same.
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| Mon 3 June |
Model Railway
Display in Rolleston Club (10 am - 4 pm)
Rolleston Mummers' Play will be performed at intervals on the Croft
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| Tue 4 June |
'Dawn' Peal of
Bells
Rolleston Mummers' Play will be performed at intervals on the Croft and
will be joined by the Uttoxeter Hearts of Oak Morris Men (1 pm and 2 pm)
GOLDEN JUBILEE HOG ROAST
7.30 - 10 pm at the Scout HQ
(Free Admission)
(Roast Pork Baps £2.00 each)
Licensed Bar and Snacks
Magic Show & Circus Workshop
Bouncy Castle
(Sponsored by the Parish Council)
Bonfire
(Arranged by Scout Group)
Musical Entertainment
(Mr Brian Hardwick)
10 pm
'The Loyal Toast"
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