Golden Jubilee

2002 is the Queen's Golden Jubilee year, and Burley Green would like to celebrate it. There are grants available for voluntary groups to help mark the milestone, so what should we do?

We have to decide soon - the big day is on June 4th and it takes around 3 months for grant applications to be processed.

Your suggestions? Click 'Edit this page' to tell us your ideas. However please note the following:

• Awards for All funding cannot be used solely to finance street parties, fireworks or food and drink.

This from the 'Awards for All' website':

Local groups are invited to apply to Awards for All for grants of up to £5,000 to help communities join in the festivities.

Golden Jubilee themes

Inspired by Her Majesty's 50 year reign, Awards for All wants to support Golden Jubilee projects which meet one or more of the following themes-

• Involve all sections of the community
• Embrace the multicultural nature of society
• Encourage a sense of community spirit and community involvement
• Promote or provide service to others
• Engage young people

What kind of project is a Golden Jubilee project?

Community groups can apply for Golden Jubilee funding for all manner of projects. Projects can be as diverse as a Golden Jubilee children's football tournament, to a commemorative garden designed and maintained by local people, or a community fun day with games for people of all ages and abilities.

The Golden Jubilee website also offers a host of other information including frequently asked questions and details of nationwide celebrations. There is also an on-line form for Jubilee ideas and queries.

See also: Burley News