That, and more, has been the order of the day in Whittlesey despite the weather forcing organisers to move an outdoor Jubilee party to the Ivy Leaf Club.
![Wisbech Standard: The Mayor of Whittlesey Cllr David Mason and the Mayoress Mrs Ann Mason presented cheques to their three good causes each being £1,000. The recipients were Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall, The Whittlesey Community Car scheme and the Whittlesey Sports Association.]( "Wisbech Standard: The Mayor of Whittlesey Cllr David Mason and the Mayoress Mrs Ann Mason presented cheques to their three good causes each being £1,000. The recipients were Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall, The Whittlesey Community Car scheme and the Whittlesey Sports Association.")
The Mayor of Whittlesey Cllr David Mason and the Mayoress Mrs Ann Mason presented cheques to their three good causes each being £1,000. The recipients were Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall, The Whittlesey Community Car scheme and the Whittlesey Sports Association. (Image: Robert Windle)
![Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon]( "Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon")
@23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon (Image: Robert Windle RWT Photograph)
![Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon]( "Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon")
@23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon (Image: Robert Windle)
![Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon]( "Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon")
@23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon (Image: Robert Windle)
![Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon]( "Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon")
@23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon (Image: Robert Windle)
![Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon]( "Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon")
@23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon (Image: Robert Windle)
![Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon]( "Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon")
@23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon (Image: Robert Windle)
![Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon]( "Wisbech Standard: @23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon")
@23 Coffee morning held at the Whittlesey Christian Church at 23 Broad Street over 50 were present to celebrate the Queen Platinum Jubilee. The morning is a regular event every Wednesday 10am-Noon (Image: Robert Windle)
![Wisbech Standard: Peterborough Yacht Club celebrated the jubilee with a flotilla of boats travelling down the Nene from Peterborough to Whittlesey.]( "Wisbech Standard: Peterborough Yacht Club celebrated the jubilee with a flotilla of boats travelling down the Nene from Peterborough to Whittlesey.")
Peterborough Yacht Club celebrated the jubilee with a flotilla of boats travelling down the Nene from Peterborough to Whittlesey. (Image: Robert windle)
![Wisbech Standard: Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club]( "Wisbech Standard: Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club")
Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club (Image: Robert Windle)
![Wisbech Standard: Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club]( "Wisbech Standard: Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club")
Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club (Image: Robert Windle)
![Wisbech Standard: Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club]( "Wisbech Standard: Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club")
Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club (Image: Robert Windle)
In the end, it mattered little as the town came together to celebrate.
![Wisbech Standard: Fancy dress was the order of the day at the Whittlesey Town Council organised Queens Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club and a huge box of goodies was the winning prize.]( "Wisbech Standard: Fancy dress was the order of the day at the Whittlesey Town Council organised Queens Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club and a huge box of goodies was the winning prize.")
Fancy dress was the order of the day at the Whittlesey Town Council organised Queens Platinum Jubilee music event held at the Ivy Leaf Club and a huge box of goodies was the winning prize. (Image: Robert Windle)
All photos courtesy Robert Windle RWT Photography
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