Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration events Grant Funding

On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen will become 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.  To celebrate this unprecedented anniversary, events and initiatives will take place throughout the year, culminating in a four day UK bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June.  Visit www.royal.uk/platinum-jubilee-central-weekend for details on  initiatives including The Queen’s Green Canopy and the Platinum Pudding competition.

Funding is available to help groups in Northern Ireland celebrate the event:

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council: funding is available through the Arts, Culture and Events grant.  Applications close 12 noon on Friday 4 February .  For full details contact Valerie Leathem on  07515 607480 or email fap@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council – details on their website.  Applications close on Friday 11 February 2022 at 4pm

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council – details on their website.  Applications close 12 noon on 18th February 2022

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council – details and closing dates on their website

The Big Jubilee Lunch – free pack available (full of ideas, inspiration and tips to help you get started) – details on their website