ALL the stops were pulled out as people from Crediton and the surrounding area joined together to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Local schools organised many events prior to the end of term, ahead of the Jubilee Weekend.

They held their own parties, made crowns, received mugs, made bunting, wrote letters to the Queen, drew pictures of the Queen, wore red, white and blue and had a jolly good time.

Saturday saw the first street parties take place and fortunately most did not suffer due to the showers of rain which followed later in the day.

During the rest of the weekend and the Bank Holidays there were numerous events, including street parties, church services, fancy dress competitions, barbecues, cream teas, sporting events, treasure hunts, music events and so much more.

Many parishes or groups presented children with commemorative mugs.

In Crediton, as well as many street parties, there was the Party in the Park, which saw hundreds of people attend.

Members of the Rotary Clubs of Crediton and Crediton Boniface served almost 900 beef burgers during the event held in Newcombes Meadow. In addition, Crediton Town Band played and there were games organised by the Crediton Army Cadets.

Beacons were lit in many villages and in Crediton at Beacon Park, courtesy of the First Crediton Scouts.

Some villages organised large scale events while others were more low-key, but they were no less special.

North Tawton, for example, has organised a 10-day programme to mark the occasion and celebrations continue.

In all, the area put on a tremendous celebration - one of which it can be proud - and it is heartening that not only was the Queen "humbled" by the celebrations across the Commonwealth, but events and activities will be remembered for many years to come.