Get involved in the Queen's Jubilee next year

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Sunday, 17 October 2021 07:00

It may be a long time away yet, but Bucks Council are already working towards a number of projects that will enable the community to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and provide a legacy for future generations.

The Queen will be celebrating her Platinum Jubilee on the Thursday 2 June 2022. This occasion marks 70 years on the throne and offers up exciting opportunities for the residents of Buckinghamshire to celebrate both the extended bank holiday (2 to 5 June 2022) and in the run up to it.

In particular, the Council are focusing on supporting The Queen's Green Canopy (QGC). The Queens Green Canopy is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark the occasion which invites people from across the United Kingdom to "Plant a Tree for the Jubilee".

In support of the Jubilee they will:

offer a free tree to every school, care home and nursery in the county as part of the "plant a tree for the Jubilee" scheme (to date 234 organisations have taken up this offer)
develop tree planting guidance for community groups including advice for planting on highways land
work towards our aim of planting over 500,000 trees over the next 10 years and producing the Woodland Creation Design Plans for phase 1 of the project
ensure that our Community Boards are supporting their local communities to celebrate both the environment and the Jubilee
encourage schools to celebrate the Jubilee through projects such as veteran tree appreciation, creative art installations and inter-generational planting activities

Get involved

To get involved in celebrations you can:

explore the Free Tree's for Schools and Communities scheme run by the Woodland's Trust
hold a picnic or barbecue with family, friends and neighbours for the Big Jubilee Lunch on 5 June 2022
create a celebration plant display inspired by the Jubilee
have a tree party to honour a local tree- this can include a tea party or outdoor painting
contact your local Community Board to find out what they are planning or suggest ideas

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