We’re holding a weekend of celebrations this weekend to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.
Ice cream tour of the Abbey
++ SOLD OUT ++
Friday 10 June at 7.30pm
Explore royal connections with Romsey and the nation’s favourite dessert with a tasting of six themed ice creams by Sundae’s Child.
Proms in the Abbey
Saturday 11 June, 7.30 pm
Michelmersh Silver Band
Conductor: Major Dave Barringer
Hampshire’s leading brass band performs an eclectic mix of popular music for an early summer’s evening, culminating in a rousing, flag-waving ‘Last Night of the Proms’ style finale.
Reserved: £12, £10; Unreserved: £8
Concert sponsored by Hayes Music
Celebratory peal of the Abbey bells
Our bell-ringers will be in action on Sunday 12th June, from 12.30 to 1pm.
Picnic in the Memorial Park
Sunday 12 June
We’re joining forces with George’s Trust, who are holding their summer concert in the Memorial Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy performances from Romsey’s talented young bands.
Bands will be playing from 11am for the 90 year old-guests at the party. The concert follows lunch until 2.30pm.
Tea and “royal” cupcakes will be served in the Abbey Church Rooms from 2.30pm.
Strawberries and cream will be served throughout the concert – we’d love to see you there!
Don’t forget, you can buy the souvenir book, The Servant Queen and the King she serves, from our bookstall for a donation of £1.