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aspects of Suffolk life to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in
2022. Some events will be unique to the festival, some are regular,
annual celebrations around the county and in local communities, some
will see the county reflecting national celebrations.

The aim, says Clare, Countess of Euston, Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, is
to bring together all people and communities in joyful celebration, and
create a powerful legacy to increase the visibility of Suffolk and
improve local lives for years to come. “Together, we will shine a
spotlight on Suffolk, opening up opportunities, connections and
improvements for everybody.”

Here are some events already in the calendar – more will be added, so
keeping checking the website at festivalofsuffolk.org

The Queen’s Green Canopy in Suffolk - a UK and Commonwealth
project launched by The Queen and the Prince of Wales to celebrate
the Jubilee. The aim is to plant over 775,000 trees in Suffolk – one for
every citizen. The total so far is 240,000.

May 14 Festival of Suffolk Race Day
Newmarket Racecourse
A day of high fashion and excellent racing.

A race day at Newmarket will be part of the Festival of Suffolk - Credit:
Archant