A FULL programme of events is taking place on Jubilee weekend across the Malvern Hills.

June 5 will see an afternoon of celebrations in Priory Park, including music and food to mark the Jubilee.

Running from 12pm until 4.30pm, the event also includes a brass band, lindy hop dance performances, a vintage singer, an instrumental quartet, and singers performing vintage and patriotic songs. 

Earlier that week, June 2 will see the Worcestershire Beacon lit on top of the Malvern Hills.

Historically used as a strategic tool of communication, Beacon lighting is now often done as a symbol of unity and to mark royal occasions.

From atop the Malvern Hills, visitors will be able to see other beacons burning in the distance.

June 2 and 3 sees a Jubilee community event at Barnards Green Cricket Club including an afternoon tea party from 2pm until 5pm on June 2 with entertainment from Community Choir Malvern and singer Polly Edwards.

June 3 at the club is the family fun day. This free event includes a bouncy castle and inflatable games, free sport and dance sessions for children, arts and crafts, a table sale and food and drink.

The rest of the weekend includes DJ Russkins on the Friday evening, live cricket on Saturday with 80s/90s cover band The Lost Boys in the evening and more live cricket on the Sunday.

In Upton Upon Severn, the Jubilee celebrations include the fair in Upton playing fields.

The event, running from 12pm to 4.15pm includes bands in the park, games and competitions, tractor rides, giant bouncy castles, welly wanging, a tug of war and classic cars.

Other events in Upton include the Jubilee Show, where residents can compete for the best knitted queen, best royal crown, best flower arrangement or best Victoria sponge.

For more information about jubilee events across the Malvern Hills, go to www.visitthemalverns.org/blog/your-guide-to-platinum-jubilee-events-in-the-malverns/