THE region is preparing for a full weekend of revels and celebrations to mark the Golden Jubilee.

To help readers celebrate the 50th anniversary of Her Majesty's reign, The Northern Echo has compiled a guide to the pick of Golden Jubilee events in your neighbourhood over the coming days.

Festivities across the North-East and North Yorkshire range from children's parties and line dancing events to exhibitions of Royal memorabilia and fancy dress parades. Parties are taking place from today right through to next weekend.

Religious services include a jubilee evensong service at 3.30pm on Sunday, in Durham Cathedral led by the Dean of Durham, the Very Reverend John Arnold, and featuring a sermon read by the Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Michael Turnbull.

* While we have made every effort to ensure the details are accurate, it is advisable to check with organisers before setting off.

TOMORROW

APPLETON WISKE: Latin tea dance in village hall, from 3pm to 9pm. Children's activities on school field start at 2pm, including jubilee hat contest.

BOROUGHBRIDGE: Exhibition of paintings, St James's Church, from 10am to 5pm. Continues until Tuesday. Admission £1.

Bedale: Charity table top sale organised by St Gregory's Church, Chantry Hall, from 9am to 12.30pm. Funfair in the car park. Duck race on Bedale beck at 2pm.

CATTERICK VILLAGE: Street party, Bennions Street, 11am. The event will be attended by former Second World War fighter pilot George Bennions, after whom the street is named. There will be games and a fancy dress competition, which Mr Bennions will judge.

FEARBY: Celebrations in village hall, 1pm, with children's games, side shows, tombolas, obstacle race. Steak barbecue and disco planned for the evening.

HELMSLEY: Jubilee craft fair, Duncombe Park estate, from 10am to 5pm.

THIRSK: Jubilee flower festival, St Mary's Church, from 10am to 4pm. Continues until June 9.

MALTON: Carnival passing through streets of Malton and Norton. Floats set off from St Nicholas car park at 1.30pm. Free entry to Kirkham Priory for jubilee parade through grounds, with costumed Queen Victoria.

NETHER SILTON: Barbecue and disco at village school, 6pm, for youngsters aged ten to 16. Also children's party at school, 2pm, on Sunday.

NORTHALLERTON: Celebration Market with street entertainers, dancers and musician. Children's show, The Wonky Donkey, at Hambleton Community Centre, 11am. Jubilee exhibition in the town hall,10am to 5pm.

PICKERING: Flower festival at St Peter and St Paul Church until Tuesday.

Richmond: Richmond Meet six-a-side football tournament for under-13s and under-15s, Earl's Orchard, Richmond, 11am.

Ripon: Royalty and Riches Holiday Fun, Fountains Abbey, near Ripon, daily from 10am until Sunday, June 9. Exploration trail around the grounds with indoor games and puzzles at Swanley Grange.

SCRUTON: Village fete, 1.30pm, includes judging of the jubilee queen and princess contest. Entry is 50p, free to children.

YORK: The Queen's Golden Jubilee Celebration Concert in the Nave, York Minster, 7.30pm - Haydn's Creation performed by Yorkshire Bach Choir and Northern Sinfonia. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Relief.

SUNDAY

APPLETON WISKE: Jubilee dance in village hall, with band Jump the Q playing music from the last 50 years. Tickets are £7.50 from the post office. Exhibition of royal memorabilia in Methodist chapel, from 2pm to 5pm.

Harrogate: Dominic Brunt - alias Emmerdale vet, Paddy - hosts Jubilee Fireworks Fiesta, St George's Road Cricket Ground, Harrogate, 6.15pm onwards. Live music performed by local bands as well as Harrogate Choral Society and Harrogate Chamber Singers. Tickets £10, with family tickets for five available at £25. More information is available by telephoning (01423) 537230.

HUNTINGTON: Street party and garden party in Priory Wood Way, Huntington, 4pm.

LEAKE: Fete on village green, including royal parade, from 2pm to 6pm. Barbecue follows at Dog and Gun.

MALTON: Jubilee fun run starts at 11.30am from Brooklyn Youth Centre. Salvation Army holding street party in Wood Street, 2pm.

NORTHALLERTON: Jubilee celebration in town hall from 10am to 5pm. Special church service at All Saints' Church at 2.20pm, followed by parade at 3.30pm, and RAF flypast at 3.30pm.

PATELEY BRIDGE: Charity music festival, The Watermill Inn, Pateley Bridge. Performances by local bands with food and camping facilities available. Telephone (01423) 711484 for more details and tickets.

PICKERING: Children's tea party and disco, Market Place, 2.30pm to 9pm.

RICHMOND: Civic procession from Richmond Town Hall to St Mary's Church for community morning service. Parade assembles at the Town Hall from 9am in time for service at 10am.

Richmond Meet Spectacular Sunday Show, Earl's Orchard, noon. Includes displays of Irish dancing, performances by the Crazy Bears, a motorcycle parade, radio-controlled model car racing, charity stalls and side shows. Drummer Boy Walk from Richmond Castle to Easby Abbey, leaving Richmond Castle, 3pm. All welcome, although stout walking shoes are recommended. The walk includes a recounting of the legend of Richmond's Drummer Boy.

RIPON: Golden Jubilee service, Ripon Cathedral, 11.30am. Display of replicas of the Crown Jewels and a day of fun with a royal theme, Newby Hall, near Ripon. Gates open at noon. Admission £5 for adults; £4.50 for pensioners; £4 for children; under-fours are admitted free. Telephone (01423) 322583 for more details.

YORK: Craft fair, St William's College, including wood-turning, decorated china, jewellery, photography and 1950s' memorabilia exhibition, 10am to 5pm. Continues until Tuesday.

MONDAY

AISKEW: Family fun day at Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm, 11am.

BECKWITHSHAW: Golden Jubilee Gala and Sports Day, 1.30pm. Fancy dress, baby and pet shows, stalls and side shows with teas in the village hall.

BEDALE: Tug-of war-over Bedale beck, organised by Green Dragon and White Bear pubs, 10.30am. Events in Bedale Hall park, from 11am to 4pm, include assault course, displays by North Yorkshire Vintage Machinery Society and family fun afternoon with fancy dress and sideshows.

COPMANTHORPE: Jubilee party in recreation centre, 1pm to midnight. Includes live bands, bouncy castles, magic show.

EASINGWOLD: Presentation of jubilee mugs to local children at Galtres Centre, 2pm to 4pm. Other events include quiz and inflatable slide.

HAWNBY: Children's games, jazz music, barbecue and disco, village hall, 4pm.

KIRKLINGTON: Children's tea, village hall, at 5pm. Community photograph taken at 6pm on village green. Hog roast supper in the village hall throughout the evening.

KNARESBOROUGH: Children's disco on the Castle Yard, 5pm to 7pm. Royal British Legion service of thanksgiving, Knaresborough Castle, 7pm to 7.30pm. Adults disco with karaoke, Castle Yard, 8pm to 10.30pm. Grande Finale with fireworks display, Knaresborough Castle, 10.45pm to 11pm.

LEAVENING: Party, village hall, 2pm. Activities include fancy dress show, children's games, barbecue and disco. Residents only to attend.

MALTON: Jubilee tea party, Market Place, 1pm. Includes games, stalls and refreshments. Disco, Milton Rooms, 7pm.

RICHMOND: Richmond Meet Fancy dress competition judging, Nun's Close car park, 9.30am. Richmond Meet Carnival leaves Nun's Close for a parade around the town, 10am. Richmond Meet hosts live entertainment in the town's Friary Gardens, 11.30am. Richmond Meet Juvenile Jazz Band Competition, Friary Gardens, noon. Richmond Jubilee open-air service, Friary Gardens, 7.30pm, with a shuttle bus available afterwards to the Richmond beacon, where food and drink will be available. Lighting of Richmond Jubilee Beacon, 9.45pm.

RILLINGTON: Fun day, village hall, 11.15am to 3.30pm, including bouncy castle, ball pool and puppet show.

RIPON: Performances of Murmer in the Cathedral, a comedy written to celebrate the Golden Jubilee, Ripon Cathedral. For times and ticket prices, call (01765) 603615.

SALTON: Fun day and barbecue, village hall, 3pm. Activities include team games and magician.

SCAGGLETHORPE: Gala event on playing field, 10.30am. Activities include children's races, fancy dress, cricket match and barbecue.

TERRINGTON: Sports day, barbecue and disco, village hall, 2pm.

THIRSK: Juggling, face-painting and various stalls in market place, lunchtime.

THORNTON STEWARD: Barbecue and ceilidh, village institute, 7pm. Tickets cost £6 and are available from Sue Hurd on (01677) 460413.

YORK: Street party, Reighton Avenue, 2.30pm, includes games, tombola and raffle. Money raised goes to local charities.

TUESDAY

RICHMOND: Richmond Jubilee Walk leaves the Town Hall 9am, following a four to five-mile route around the town. Richmond Community Picnic, The Batts, 1pm. Richmond Jubilee fireworks, The Batts, Richmond, 9.45pm.

YORK: Viking characters staging tenth Century celebrations at Jorvik Centre, 1.30pm to 3.30pm.