IN PICTURES: Fenland celebrates Queen's 90th birthday

Patriotic celebrations filled the streets, schools and churches of Fenland over the weekend as the community came together for the Queen's 90th birthday.
The Bishop of El;y visits Marshland St James Primary School for Royal Day. Pictured Bishop Of Ely  Stephen Conway. with children from reception class to Year six. ANL-161006-141537009The Bishop of El;y visits Marshland St James Primary School for Royal Day. Pictured Bishop Of Ely  Stephen Conway. with children from reception class to Year six. ANL-161006-141537009
The Bishop of El;y visits Marshland St James Primary School for Royal Day. Pictured Bishop Of Ely Stephen Conway. with children from reception class to Year six. ANL-161006-141537009

Bishop Of Ely, the Rt Rev Stephen Conway, met pupils at Marshland St James Primary School for prayers and a street party on Friday.

Headteacher Sarah Durrant said: “The children had a fantastic day, and the Bishop was very impressed by their knowledge of the Royals.”

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At Maple Grove pre-school in March, youngsters were celebrating an outstanding Ofsted report with a Royal-themed garden party for parents and youngsters.

Chatteris Parish Church. Street party to celebrate queen's 90th birthday
Tegan Broderick 2 ANL-161206-080205009Chatteris Parish Church. Street party to celebrate queen's 90th birthday
Tegan Broderick 2 ANL-161206-080205009
Chatteris Parish Church. Street party to celebrate queen's 90th birthday Tegan Broderick 2 ANL-161206-080205009

Around 100 Chatteris residents enjoyed a traditonal afternoon tea and children’s games at the parish church, for a street party fundraiser for both the church and the Royal British Legion. Chairman Norman Lake said: “They all had a very good time, it was a very successful event and a special thanks to all those who work hard to make it happen.”

Spirits were not dampened by the rain in Tydd Gote, as 100 people gathered for an afternoon of musical entertainment by Sutton Bridge Community Choir.

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