WORSHIPPERS at Wimborne Minster are holding three events over the next six months to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The town’s royal connections date back to when Queen Cuthburga founded the Minster’s foundations in 705AD, continuing with Edward the Confessor declaring it a Royal Peculiar in 1318.
This meant it was outside Diocesan jurisdiction, and the choir could wear scarlet robes. Peculiars were abolished in 1846, and all that remains is that 12 governors control the Minster affairs.
A short service at 12noon on Monday, February 6, will mark the date of the Queen’s accession to the throne.
Then the Minster will host the County Diamond Jubilee service on Sunday, May 27, from 3pm.
The Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Reverend Nicholas Holtam, will preach.
From Friday, June 1 to Tuesday, June 5, a mini flower festival will raise money for Minster funds.
The free festival will run from 9.30am-5.30pm daily, and 12.30-5.30pm on Sunday.
A collection will be held in aid of the Minster.
Organisers hope to have charity stalls on the Minster Green on Tuesday, June 5.
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