HUNDREDS of neighbors gathered at street parties across the agglomeration to celebrate the Queen’s platinum anniversary.
Residents of the area gathered to mark the historic event and a sea of red, white and blue could be seen on the roads closed for parties.
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He marked the first day of a four-day weekend to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation.
BCP Cllr Council Chairman Nigel Hedges cut the ribbon to unveil the festivities on Isaacs Road, Poole.
He said: “It’s a real thrill. From my point of view, as chairman of the Council of the Bulgarian Communist Party, you want everything to be connected with the community, and today we are not talking about politics.
“We have other social groups that I have visited and I had to drink tea and eat cake, which is a bit boring.
“It’s all about the community, after two years of a real trial with Covid you can’t get together, it’s amazing.”
Elsewhere, Lake Road neighbors gathered for cake, fruit and beer for a party that included a home-made music box.
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Organizer Melle Laing said: “It’s absolutely wonderful and we are very blessed with the time.
“I can’t blame the queen, she’s just amazing, 70 years have to be celebrated.
In Stamford Road, Southbourne, residents celebrated the anniversary and 100th anniversary of the Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club.
Susie Davis, the club’s former cashier, said: “Today has been a great day so far and it has been a great opportunity for the club to offer a spirit of community to our neighbors.
“This is my club and today we have a great day planned, we have Punch and Judy, face painting, donkey tail hanging and free burgers, sausages and chips.”
Mel Peacock added: “The club is 100 years old this year, so today is a double celebration and it’s a great way to bring the whole community together and celebrate the Queen’s coronation.
“I was born and raised in Bournemouth, so it’s nice to celebrate with everyone.”
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