The Latest News, Happenings and Events from Greasley Parish Council

As part of the parish of Greasley's celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, an iconic red London bus will be providing bus rides around the parish throughout the afternoon (12 noon until 6pm), courtesy of Exclusive Cars of Nottingham Ltd.

The bus used will be an original and classic old red London Bus, and will offer an unforgettable experience for up to 64 passengers for each journey.

What's more, this super attraction will also feature a Period Conductor, just like the good old days!

Read more about this fantastic attraction coming to the parish of Greasley for one day only on Monday, 4th June, which also includes a provisional/suggested route that the bus will be taking throughout the afternoon.

Meanwhile, you can also read more about the days other celebrations, events, attractions and entertainment on our recently published Diamond Jubilee Programme of Events page, which also includes booking / reservation information on appropriate events / attractions.

We are pleased to report that a full programme of events for the celebrations taking place throughout the Parish of Greasley to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee has now been confirmed and has been published on our web site.

Amongst the highlights are a Breakfast Jubilee Walk, Trips to the top of the tower of Greasley St. Mary's Parish Church as part of an open day, and Sporting and Creative Fun for all the Family at Greasley Sports and Community Centre including fun childrens sports and games including welly-wanging, and horseshoe tossing, a decorated cake competition, a Jubilee Fancy Dress, a Penalty Shoot Out, Pony Rides, Sweets and Treats, Traditional Fairground Games, and a Childrens Magic Show!

Highlights of the celebrations in the afternoon and evening include The Parish Bus Ride - ride around Greasley in an iconic red London bus, Frankie Martin Charity Concert at The Gatehouse Tea Room, a Special Jubilee Peal of Bells at Greasley Parish Church, and entertaintainment and celebrations at the Horse & Groom in Moorgreen including a Hog Roast, Bouncy Castle, Pony Rides, Games, Football Competitions, Music and Singing, a patriotic Sing-along including The National Anthem, a fantastic Fireworks Display and the Lighting of the Beacon.

For full details including times and reservation / booking information (where appropriate), please take a look at our Diamond Jubilee Programme of Events page.

Monday 4th June is the day that the parishioners in Greasley have chosen for their celebrations to honour the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

And what a day it promises to be! We are busy organising a spectacular lineup of events to celebrate this landmark occasion with a provisional programme of events that features a Breakfast Walk through D.H. Lawrence's "country of my heart", a red London bus providing free tours of the parish, patriotic sing-alongs, traditional games, competitions and live entertainment, culminating in the lighting of a brazier as part of the national chain of beacons to be followed by a Grand Finale firework display.

We're still in the organisational stages, but are hoping to publish full details of events as and when they are confirmed in our new Diamond Jubilee section here on the Greasley Parish Council web site, where you will find details of how to get involved if you are an organisation and have any ideas and suggestions for events.

Stay tuned for more news as we have it!

Visit our Diamond Jubilee Celebrations section for more details...

We're pleased to announce a series of Guided Footpath Walks throughout the Greasley Parish area this Spring and Summer.

The walks will vary in length from 3 to 5½ miles and will be mainly off road. There are six planned walks in total beginning on 23rd April with the final scheduled walk taking place on the 13th August.

For further details and the full line-up of all this years scheduled Guided Walks throughout Greasley Parish please visit our Guided Walks page.