WILLITON residents are being invited to have their say to ensure the village has a right royal time celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

An informal meeting will be held in West Somerset District Council's main meeting room on Thursday to discuss ideas to celebrate the jubilee in June.

Anyone with suggestions or who would like to help organise events is welcome to attend.

Co-ordinator Jan Scott said the celebrations should be fun and something which the whole family could enjoy.

In particular, she was keen to echo celebrations held 50 years ago, such as a tea party on the Memorial Ground.

"One of the events that will definitely be taking place is the lighting of the beacon in the Memorial Ground.

"But if anyone is interested in helping and having a fun day, we would ask them to come along to the meeting and offer their help and ideas," Mrs Scott said.

Those who would like to help but cannot attend the meeting should call Mrs Scott on 01984 633732 to discuss their ideas.

The meeting starts at 7.30pm.

l How will you celebrate the jubilee?

We want to know what events your village or organisation is planning to mark the occasions.

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