BUNTING is going up in towns and villages across Tynedale as the countdown gets underway for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

With only one week to go until the bank holiday weekend, excitement is starting to build as the nation prepares to party.

Here's a guide to the events which will be taking place across the area.

Friday, May 27

  • Hexham Rotary Club Jubilee Music Celebration, Hexham Abbey

Tuesday, May 31

  • VIP Luncheon in aid of Tynedale Hospice at Home, The Beaumont, Hexham, 12noon

Thursday, June 2

  • Jubilee Wreath Rag Making, Allendale Village Hall, 2pm
  • Jubilee Beacon, at the top of Lonkley, Allendale, 10pm
  • Jubilee Beacon Lighting, Vindolanda, Bardon Mill, 10pm
  • Events and Beacon Lighting, Gilsland Village Hall, from 7pm
  • Afternoon Tea, Masonic Hall, Haltwhistle, 2.30pm
  • Ceilidh, Masonic Hall, Haltwhistle, 7pm
  • Afternoon Tea Dance, The Knott Hall, Heddon, 2pm-5pm
  • A Royal Knees Up Kids Party, The Knott Hall, Heddon, 6pm-8pm
  • Lighting the Beacon and The Three Tuns, Heddon, 10pm
  • The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacons, Hexham Martketplace, 8pm
  • Beacon lighting, Crown Inn, Humshaugh
  • Steve Cram to light Jubilee beacon on top of Deadwater Fell, Kielder Water and Forest Park
  • Beacon Lighting, Coates Green, Ponteland, from 8.30pm
  • Bonfire, Whitley Chapel Sports Field, from 6pm

Friday, June 3

  • Strawberries & Bubbly and Community Quiz, Allendale Village Hall, 6.30pm
  • Northumberland County Show, Bywell Hall, 9am-6pm
  • Children's pool party, Haltwhistle Leisure Centre, 4pm-6pm
  • Royal Mischief Makers at The Knott Hall, Heddon, 10am-12noon
  • Party in the Park at Heddon, 2pm-5pm
  • Jubilee party, The Blue Bell, Mickley
  • Ceilidh, Newbrough Town Hall, 8pm
  • Live music and food and drink, Stocksfield Golf Club, from 4pm

Saturday, June 4

  • Family Treasure Hunt, Allendale Village Hall, 11am
  • Jubilee Teddy Bear's Picnic, Allendale Village Hall, 12pm
  • Tea party, Parish Hall, Corbridge, 2pm-4.30pm
  • Family picnic, Gilsland
  • Children's Picnic in the Park, Haltwhistle, 2.30pm
  • Family fun night, Haydonian, Haydon Bridge
  • Jubilee Celebration Art Show at Women's Institute, Heddon, 11am-4pm
  • Hexham Jubilee Regatta, Tyne Green, 8.30am-6.30pm
  • Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts - a documentary, Forum Cinema, Hexham, 4pm
  • Queen's Jubilee Party, Matfen Village Green, 2pm start
  • Cricket match and afternoon tea, Newbrough Cricket Field and Pavilion
  • Family Fun Day, RTC, Otterburn, 11am-3pm
  • Picnic, Ovingham playing fields
  • Tea and Music, The Glade, Prudhoe, 2pm-5pm
  • Mad Hatters Tea Party and Fancy Dress followed by BBQ and Music Evening, The Gun Inn, Ridsdale, 3pm
  • Bring your own picnic, Rose & Crown, Slaley
  • Royal Tea Party, The Village Green, Stamfordham, 2pm-5pm

Sunday, June 5

  • "A right royal knees up", The Queen's Arms Hotel, Acomb
  • Coffee morning, Allendale Village Hall, 11.30am
  • Picnic in the Park, Redburn Park, Bardon Mill, 3pm-5pm
  • Jubilee Garden Party, Barrasford Arms, from 2pm
  • Family Picnic and Children's Sports Day followed by Evening Concert, Jubilee Field, Bellingham
  • Celebration lunch, Bywell Hall
  • Jubilee tea, Chollerton
  • Bring your own picnic, Greenhead
  • The Big Jubilee Lunches, Hexham - Fore Street Feast of Nations, Priestlands Picnic, Middle School Packed Lunch
  • Picnic lunch, Humshaugh Village Hall
  • Afternoon Tea, Otterburn Memorial Hall, 2pm-5pm
  • Platinum Jubilee Sundial Unveiling and Celebratory Picnic, Ovington
  • Party in the Park, Ponteland, from 1pm
  • Picnic in the park, Eastwoods Park, Prudhoe
  • Prudhoe Community Street Fair, Front Street
  • Jubilee Picnic and Sports Day, Broomhaugh Sports Field, Riding Mill, 11am-4pm
  • Tree Planting and Time Capsule, The Gun Inn, Ridsdale