Flintshire: Buckley Jubilee to take place on July 9

This year, the popular event will take place on Tuesday, July 9 for its 168th edition.

The annual service will begin at 3pm on the Buckley Common and will be followed by the Procession.

The route will remain the same as in previous years. It will start at the Common, go along Mill Lane and turn right onto Mold Road. It will then turn around outside the Bistre Emmanuel Church.

Post box toppers ready for the Jubilee, courtesy of the Buckley Knitters. (Image: Refurbs Buckley)

The Buckley Jubilee, traditionally held on the second Tuesday in July, was founded in 1857. It is a day proudly marked in the calendars of the Buckley residents. 

The talented Royal Buckley Town Band is delighted to be supporting the much-loved event.

Organisers have also confirmed that this year, the street collection which takes place will be in aid of North West Cancer Research.

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There will be a fairground on the Common for children with food, rides and live entertainment. At the White Lion, singer-songwriter Matty Jones from Chester will be performing as well as Tim Nova.

To conclude the celebrations, there will be a community Hymn Singing event at Bistre Emmanuel Church on Sunday, July 14 at 6pm.

Everyone is invited to join in and be part of this traditional event.