Local events scheduled for Platinum Jubilee

Celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are taking place across the Island over the coming weeks.

Local authorities could claim up to £5,000 of government assistance for events, so what’s on the calendar?

Arbory and Rushen are holding an event this Friday , and a certain creative display is already getting attention.

With the Jubilee Bank Holiday falling in the middle of TT fortnight, some local authorities have opted to celebrate later in the year - Andreas, is having a picnicfor all the family in National Week, and Ramsey will be holding a Royal Picnic in the Park in July, and a Royal Ramsey Rocks in August.

Marown are also celebrating a little later.

In addition, German Commissioners are presenting commemorative mugs to students of the parish’s schools, and of course Douglas has been awarded city status as part of Jubilee celebrations.