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Warkworth will show its allegiance to the Commonwealth in June with a Royal Garden Party in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
On February 6, Her Majesty became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. The milestone will be marked in Britain with four days of celebrations in June.
Heritage Warkworth has decided to join in the celebrations with a garden party of its own on Queen’s Birthday weekend, June 6. However, as it will be midwinter, the venue has been switched from a garden to the Warkworth Town Hall.
The event will be a fundraiser for the group, which formed last year to conserve and promote the area’s heritage and culture.
Chair Dave Parker says the funds will be used to support various activities including the preservation of the town weir over the Mahurangi River and a Heritage Festival in October.
“We’re planning a fun and relaxed afternoon with tea, sandwiches, cakes, music and a couple of Royal Toasts,” Parker says.
Royal Garden Party attire is suggested which means morning dress or lounge suits for gentlemen, while day dress, usually with hats or fascinators, are recommended for the ladies. National dress and uniforms are also often worn.
Anyone interested in attending the celebration is asked to register by contacting Dave Parker at dh.parker@xtra.co.nz or sara14@xtra.co.nz. Ticket sales and further information will be issued in due course to those who register.
All arrangements are subject to any Covid restrictions.
