 More than 2,000 beacons are being lit across the UK and Commonwealth at the same time on Thursday 2 June at 9.45pm as part of a four-day celebration of the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.
Several public and private beacon events are being held across Derbyshire, with our beacon being lit at Solomon’s Temple at Grin Low in Buxton.
Our Civic Chairman Councillor David Wilson will be joined at our beacon lighting by Derbyshire Vice Lord Lieutenant Colonel John Wilson OBE DL, the High Sheriff of Derbyshire, who is lighting the beacon as the Queen's representative, Michael Copestake, and the Bishop of Derby, the Right Reverend Libby Lane, aided by our countryside service staff.
While the area directly around the beacon will be cordoned off for beacon-lighting guests only, you'll be able to see the beacon from the surrounding country park and from further afield, weather permitting.
 County Hall in Matlock will be turning purple at night to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
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We'll be lighting up County Hall purple after dark for the whole of the extended bank holiday weekend. And we'll be flying the Jubilee celebration flag too.
Look out for them if you're in the area any time from 2 to 5 June.
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Our libraries have been celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a range of events across the county.
Right Royal Stories storytelling events are taking place in five of our libraries throughout June.
And there's a touring Jubilee memorabilia exhibition that's visiting 11 branches until October.
Other events have included designing a celebratory flag, fancy dress, coffee mornings, rhyme times, garden parties and crafts.
And Derbyshire Record Office is offering a chance for everyone to contribute memories of royal occasions and celebrations to be included in the archives. Post a memory in the collection box at your local library or use our online form to share your royal memories.
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 This summer we’re offering lots of activities and workshops at our countryside and heritage sites. And on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September it’s the 21st Derbyshire Woodland Festival – our ever-popular weekend at Elvaston Castle Country Park.
Country parks at Elvaston Castle and Shipley along with the High Peak Trail, Cromford canal and Tapton Lock on the Chesterfield Canal have a regular programme of events and self-led trails suitable for all ages.
Open days at Leawood Pumphouse and Middleton Top Engine House on the High Peak trail are always popular. Night sky explorations, park runs, canal trips, themed picnics and cycle hire are just some of the other attractions along with on-site cafés and gift shops.
Derbyshire Woodland Festival celebrates woodland crafts and activities and entertainment for the whole family. There will be storytelling, art, woodcarving, unique gifts, delicious food, lots of stalls, and much more besides, all in a beautiful setting.
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If you need to use our services or get in touch over the long Platinum Jubilee weekend, here's the information you'll need:
Call Derbyshire will be closed on Thursday 2 June and Friday 3 June except for urgent social care calls.
Don't forget you can do a great many things through our website any time of day, all year round www.derbyshire.gov.uk
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