RESIDENTS who took part in Clap for Heroes during the lockdowns came together once again to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday, June 5. 

Organiser John Turner said: “The neighbours came out to clap the NHS workers, and began talking.

“From that a WhatsApp group began, which now has more than 50 members.

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“A residents association then formed, and now here we are here having organised a picnic in the park to celebrate the jubilee.

“The weather has been disappointing, but people have still come out throughout the afternoon.

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“We have put on a treasure hunt, a make your own crown craft event, and facts about the Queen have been hung up (as part of the bunting).

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"The Action for Children charity have been here too, bring children’s toys to play with.

“We have got a really strong sense of community here, and it is growing.

“We have lived here 25 years and never used to know the neighbours – now we do.”

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