Platinum Jubilee Pitfield Street Party

9 Jun

On Sunday 5th June 2022, we hosted a street party with local business and community groups to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee or Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Around 2,000 people gathered across the day to celebrate our local community after a challenging couple of years. The day began with an outdoor service in St John’s Church gardens, and then the party got going! Music performances were provided by students from Access Creative College, St John the Baptist Primary School Choir, Vox Choir, several other solo performers as well as lively dance music from the ‘Cheap Booze’ sound system.

Activities for all ages included a petting zoo from Spitalfields City Farm; bouncy castles; activities from Ministry of Stories; workshops and performances from National School for Circus Arts; Dancercise from Britannia Leisure Centre; face painting; kids craft activities and a mum and baby chill out zone from Shoreditch Trust.

Picnic benches down the length of the street gave space for people to bring their own food and drink, or to enjoy food and drinks from the various cafes and food stalls - including Friends of Ours; the George & Vulture; Muzzy’s Cafe; Curious Yellow Cafe; cakes from the SJH Cafe as well as sausage sizzler, jolly and chicken, and of course, Pizza Massimo!

Our Organising for Growth Local Action Teams - comprised of members of our church congregation - also organised several special events: an afternoon tea for over 60s; a wellbeing cafe area for some calm and rest; a prayer zone.

The event was project managed by a core team of local leaders - with particular credit going to Sara Hunter from St John’s and Charlie Baker from the George & Vulture.

In addition to many local residents, the event was also attended by local councillors and our own Mayor of Hackney, Phil Glanville.