TEIGNMOUTH’S Jubilee Tree has been planted!

Teignmouth Mayor, Cllr Peter Williams, accompanied by Deputy Lieutenant Group Captain Gordon Evans and guests planted a Silver Birch tree in Eastcliff Park as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy Project for the Platinum Jubilee.

Cllr Cate Williams, Mayoress, added: ‘Thanks to everyone who has supported this project and special thanks to Boyces of Manstree for donating the tree, Friends of Eastcliff and Teignbridge District Council.’

A working group is collaborating with local groups, charities, choirs etc to put together a variety of entertainment and activities for the whole community to come and enjoy.

The main performance stage will be on the Den from Thursday to Sunday 2 to 5. They also hope to have entertainment in other locations around the town.

As part of the event the council will be taking part in the Lighting of Beacons on Thursday 2 June. A Piper will play the Diu Regnare at 9.35pm before the beacon is lit at 9.45pm.

On Sunday 5 June the Big Lunch will take place. The Big Lunch began in 2009 and encourages communities to get to know each other a little better.

The working group welcomes your ideas and if you run a choir, dance group, sport club etc and would like to be involved in the event please contact us – phone 01626 775030 or email.

Pictures: Cate Williams