As the Queen's Platinum Jubilee kicks off this Thursday (June 2), here's how the Maldon District will be celebrating the occasion this Bank Holiday Weekend.

Thursday 2 June - Jubilee Beacons:

• Maldon - Ceremony to light Promenade Park Beacon, 9.10pm
• Heybridge - King George V Playing Fields, Plantation Hall, at 9pm*
• Mundon - Woodside Green. 3pm to 5pm*: Tea party (bring your own picnic) with facepainting, followed by BBQ and disco in the village hall. 9.40pm: The beacon will be lit
• Tollesbury - Elysian Gardens. 9pm: Bugler, choir and plaque unveiling. 9.45pm: Beacon lighting. 10pm: Fireworks
• Steeple/St Lawrence - St Lawrence Hill, at 9.15pm
• Great Totham - Goat Lodge Road, by fiveways junction, at 9.15pm*
• *Times may be subject to change.

Jubilee Events:

Friday 3 June

• Goldhanger - Jubilee Festival Fun Day at In and around Goldhanger Village Hall
• Maldon - Morris Dancing at Hythe Quay at 12pm, finishing outside All Saints Church at 3pm
• Maylandsea - Platinum Jubilee Party in the park at Lawling Park, from 12 Noon
• Steeple/St Lawrence - Fun Day at Steeple Village Hall with barbeque, inflatables, games and stalls, from 10am

Saturday 4 June

• Steeple/St Lawrence - Village Cream Tea
• Southminster - Queen's Jubilee Fun Day at Wibblers Brewery, Taproom and Kitchen, from 12 Noon
• Great Totham - Jubilee Weekend at The Bull, Saturday and Sunday

Sunday 5 June

• Steeple/St Lawrence - Aerial photo shoot, at 12.30pm
• Heybridge - The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Street Party at Heybridge Swifts Football Club, from 2pm

For more information on other community events celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this weekend, visit the Visit Maldon District website, or check out your local community Facebook groups.