zigzag Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Are any of you celebrating the queens birthday and if so when? I am not sure whether to celebrate it on Thursday or in June. What and when are you doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Not really thought too long and hard about it - I normally try and coincide these things when there is likely to be the most media hype so at least the children and families might catch something independently about it, is it her real birthday tomorrow and her "formal official state birthday in June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Not really thought too long and hard about it - I normally try and coincide these things when there is likely to be the most media hype so at least the children and families might catch something independently about it, is it her real birthday tomorrow and her "formal official state birthday in June? Oh honestly don't you know :lol: Nor do I :blink: :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Just had a quick 'google' - can you tell that I am avoiding other 'tasks'.......so anyway June is her 'official' birthday.........ah that probably explains why I haven't received my invitation to the palace yet :rolleyes: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Check for local beacons being lit across the country on 21st April at 8.30pm her actual 90th birthday .. cannot find a full list,we have a several local ones being lit.. Later in year 12th June for the official one there may be a local street party .. our village has one organised.. they have permission to close the main road that runs through ..long detour for all that day.. Ps . You have to buy tickets for the party at Windsor , there are some still available.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Ps . You have to buy tickets for the party at Windsor , there are some still available.. Ah - right ::1a 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Ah - right ::1a Now Sunny - what hats shall we wear, I take it you'll get me a ticket too?, perhaps we should all go enmasse to help her royalness celebrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 When my grand daughter was about 2, she saw the Queen's head on a twenty pound note and immediately said "Great Nanny", meaning her G.N. Edna - since then we have always called paper money, Great Nannies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Now Sunny - what hats shall we wear, I take it you'll get me a ticket too?, perhaps we should all go enmasse to help her royalness celebrate I shall, of course, wear my balaclava ::1a I'm sure young Froglet could knit you a matching one if you asked her very nicely....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Decided to wait until June, as the weather may be kinder for a street party snack time thingy ( work in progress) Think there may be a lot more official celebrations then as well. Reserve me a place at the party please Sunnyday!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I shall, of course, wear my balaclava ::1a I'm sure young Froglet could knit you a matching one if you asked her very nicely....... :lol: As I was reading down the thread I saw the Panders' question and was already framing my response which did of course involve reminding Sunny about her balaclava and then I saw Sunnyday's answer! So glad your balaclava is still at the forefront of your mind when any kind of headgear is required! Am happy to produce any balaclava required - it could be to match (if Sunny can remind me what hers looks like) or I could do a fetching red, white and blue one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Ps . You have to buy tickets for the party at Windsor , there are some still available.. Really ...I tried to get some months ago with no success! As we are very close to Windsor we are celebrating but not until the official date.just working on a plan to work with an artist on creating cardboard castles in the garden....i'm VERY excited! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 We are also planning to celebrate with a street party in June. We are going to invite the ladies and gentlemen from our local nursing home. They always come out and cheer and wave flags at our Carnival. We are planning good old fashion sandwiches, jelly and ice cream and each child will receive a medal / coin with our logo on the other side.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 :lol: As I was reading down the thread I saw the Panders' question and was already framing my response which did of course involve reminding Sunny about her balaclava and then I saw Sunnyday's answer! So glad your balaclava is still at the forefront of your mind when any kind of headgear is required! Am happy to produce any balaclava required - it could be to match (if Sunny can remind me what hers looks like) or I could do a fetching red, white and blue one? Now then Froglet, I think I would like something to rival Sunny's balaclava - need to stand out when we are presented to the Queen - how about some crocheted flowers on mine? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Now then Froglet, I think I would like something to rival Sunny's balaclava - need to stand out when we are presented to the Queen - how about some crocheted flowers on mine? Perfect! My sister has turned out to be an amazing crocheter of flowers - I will get her on the case immediately! Tinsel? Working fairy lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Oooh yes, excellent idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tish501 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Wish my staff were so motivated...i am out and out royalist since a child...born 51 ...the queen has been on the throne all my life....saw her on her Silver Jubilee 1977 in London.....but no mention of any celebrations tomorrow as Manager no royalist...and that has affected staff too......(( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Really ...I tried to get some months ago with no success! As we are very close to Windsor we are celebrating but not until the official date.just working on a plan to work with an artist on creating cardboard castles in the garden....i'm VERY excited! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: the tickets were available for the Thursday and Friday on the site yesterday.. checked , but too far away to go so did not try buying.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 well having said we weren't gping to do anything it all got a bit exciting! two of our children in uniform were spotted in the crowds at Windsor...wearing their uniform! we have been surrounded by helicopters all day much to all the childrens amusement.....we waved so hard at one press helicopter that it hovered over the field and they waved back! :wub: :wub: great fun! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 A day to remember fm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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