Final countdown to Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Axminster

There's just a week to go until celebrations get underway for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

A full programme of events has been planned in Axminster, with local organisations, pubs and venues hosting celebrations across the extended four-day Bank Holiday weekend.

Events will get started with the official opening of Jubilee Field, ownership of which was recently handed over to the town council, on Thursday, June 2 at 11am.

All are welcome to attend. There will be ice cream for all guests and the council will be unveiling its jubilee plaque in recognition of the Queen's 70 years on the throne and the acquisition of this community space.

Other highlights of the weekend will include the lighting of a brazier on the Minster Green at 8.15pm on Friday, June 3, followed by a toast to Her Majesty at 9pm.

On Saturday, June 4 there will be a teddy bear's picnic for the kids at the Pippins Community Cente, and a full afternoon of song and dance accompanied by a meal from Nourish at Thee Guildhall.

On Sunday, June 5 the Friends of the Minster Church will round off celebrations with a civic service followed by a cream tea at The Guildhall.

The full programme of jubilee events in Axminster will be as follows:

Thursday, June 2

Jubilee Field Open Day - 11am

Nourish Jubilee Lunch at the Guildhall - 12noon

Friday, June 3

High Tea at The Railway Kitchen - 3pm

Bingo at Axminster Football Club - 6pm

Virtual Race Night at The Castle Inn - 7.30pm (booking essential)

Lighting of Brazier on Minster Green at 8.15pm following by a toast to Her Majesty at 9pm

Saturday, June 4

Teddy Bear's Picnic at Pipping Community Centre - 11.30am (limited space, booking essential)

Afternoon Tea at The Castle Inn - 12.30pm

'Bring Me Sunshine' Songs from the West End at The Guildhall- 2pm

High Tea at Axminster Conservative Club - 3pm (dress as if the Queen is in attendance)

Nourish 'Interval' Meal (between performances) at The Guildhall - 3.15pm (booking essential)

'The Greatest Shows on Earth' - Music from Stage and Screen at The Guildhall - 5pm

'Ax-Enders' Garden Party BBQ and Disco at The Axminster Inn - 6pm

Royal Variety Show - Stars in Their Eyes style at The Castle Inn - 7.30pm

Axminster Drama Club presents two one-act plays at The Guildhall - 7.30pm

Sunday, June 5

Civic Service at the Minster Church, 2.30pm

Cream Tea at The Guildhall, 3.15pm