Queen's Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch

We are delighted to confirm that this year we will be holding a special Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch! This free event will take place on 5th June at Wolverton Recreational Ground from 12 noon – 4pm.  

The Mayor of Milton Keynes will be opening the event at 12 noon. There will be traditional games for children, children's magician Mr Custard, a bouncy castle and a coconut shy. Everyone is welcome to dress up in fancy dress and use the throne and props for photographs. Music will be provided by  New Bradwell Silver Band and a choir. Red Phoenix Storytelling and The Bardic Council of Stony Stratford will be providing youth bardic workshops and entertainment. There will also be a competition for the best Stony Stratford Platinum Jubilee Pudding - see details below. Bring a picnic or take advantage of the takeaway food options on-site which include Safi's Kitchen, a tea and coffee van, pizza, fish and chips and ice cream.

There will be an MK Food Bank collection at the Big Lunch. Please kindly donate any of the following items when you join us on the day: tinned meat, tinned fish, long life milk, juice or squash, spreads - jams, peanut butter, tinned pasta, tea, sugar, tinned fruit, dried rice - 500g or 1kg packets, rice pudding/custard. Thank you for supporting the MK Food Bank. 

Put the date in your diary now and join us to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch!

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The Stony Stratford Platinum Jubilee Pudding Competition

Please note that the deadline for entries for the Pudding Competition has been extended until 30th May.

We are launching a competition to find the best Stony Stratford Platinum Jubilee pudding.

There are 2 categories, Junior (aged 8 – 16) and Adult. The puddings will be judged by Tracy Wong from T.Sweetmap (a contestant on Professional Bake-off!) on 5th June at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch. Full details can be found on the poster below.

Please let us know if you are planning to enter by emailing: DTC@stonystratford.gov.uk by 30th May - thank you.