The Mayor of Havering lights the Beacon.
More than 250 residents joined the Mayor of Havering at The Green in Havering-atte-Bower on Thursday when a special beacon was lit to mark the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Brian Eagling, said: “It was a lovely evening with more than 200 people joining us at St John the Evangelist Church to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th birthday and then to light the beacon as darkness fell. The Royal British Legion Band and Corps of Drums Romford played the National Anthem which was extremely moving.
“The Queen has had a remarkable reign and I was proud to be at this special event along with residents, local politicians and dignitaries. Havering was one of a 1,000 beacons lit across the UK and overseas in celebration of her birthday.”
Charlbury Court, Harold Hill, resident, Rosie George, said: “Everyone was made very welcome, both at the church service and at the beacon lighting which was a lot of fun.
“Reverend David Anderton conducted a lovely service and it was very emotional as the band played in the beacon’s light.”
The Mayor added: “I’m now looking forward to attending some of the street parties that are being planned for Sunday 12 June.”
The Council is encouraging local residents to hold street parties to mark the Queen’s official birthday, which is on Sunday 12 June. To apply to hold a party in your street on that weekend, fill out the form at www.havering.gov.uk/streetpartiesno later than Friday 29 April.
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