In Shaw Memorial Gardens on Thursday evening the community of Shaw and Crompton came together to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the lighting of the beacon.

Councillor Diane Williamson, Liberal Democrat for Crompton said, “I was absolutely thrilled at the amount of people that came along to the event, to watch the performances from Crompton House School choir and band as well as the phenomenal Elizabeth Phillips  – they were fantastic.”

The event would not have happened without New Image, who provided lighting and music, Shaw & Crompton Town Crier, First Response, Liberty, Crompton House School, Elizabeth Phillips, the six Shaw and Crompton Liberal Democrat Borough Councillors and the District Co-ordinator.

‘The weather held off so we could light the beacon at 9:45pm; the community was in fine voice and we celebrated our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  I know there are a lot of street parties happening over the weekend and I want to wish everybody an enjoyable time on this momentous occasion” added Councillor Diane Williamson, Deputy District Lead, Team North (Royton, Shaw and Crompton).