From coronations and jubilees to flower shows and carnivals, Shipton Moyne has always known how to celebrate. This section gathers the stories, photographs, and memories of the occasions that have brought the whole village together over the years.
Coming Together to Celebrate
Some of the most vivid memories of village life are bound up with its celebrations — the bunting strung across the streets, the trestle tables on the green, the sense of a whole community pausing to mark something together. Shipton Moyne has celebrated royal occasions, seasonal traditions, and milestones of its own, and this section preserves the record of those shared moments.
Royal Occasions and Village Milestones
The village has marked many of the great national occasions of the past century — the Silver Jubilee of 1977, the Millennium in 2000, and the Diamond Jubilee of 2012 among them — with characteristic warmth and enthusiasm. Articles in this section draw on contemporary photographs, programmes, and personal accounts to bring those celebrations back to life for those who were there, and to introduce them to those who weren’t.
Share Your Celebration Memories
If you have photographs, programmes, or memories of a village celebration that isn’t yet represented in this section, please use the contact form on this page. The more voices that contribute to this record, the richer it becomes for everyone.