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Residents of Drakies in Inverness enjoy Jubilee Party in the Park


By Rachel Smart

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Just a few of the partygoers having fun in the sun. Picture: Callum Mackay
Just a few of the partygoers having fun in the sun. Picture: Callum Mackay

A party at the Inverness district’s Grebe Community Park saw locals come together to mark the Queen's 70 year reign.

The Fraser School of Highland Dancing provided entertainment. Picture: Callum Mackay
The Fraser School of Highland Dancing provided entertainment. Picture: Callum Mackay

Organised by Rhona Brindle and Amanda Dunn the party grew out of their wish to bring the community together as they thought about all that they had missed during the pandemic.

Scott Ironside and Simon Kerr. Picture: Callum Mackay
Scott Ironside and Simon Kerr. Picture: Callum Mackay

Ms Dunn said: “It was a super day, it really was.

Oscar Dowie and Rikki Logie. Picture: Callum Mackay
Oscar Dowie and Rikki Logie. Picture: Callum Mackay

“There was so much excitement on all the kids’ faces and it was just wonderful to see.

Laura Forsyth, Olivia McPherson and Ava and Brooklyn Young from Team Love Cheer. Picture: Callum Mackay
Laura Forsyth, Olivia McPherson and Ava and Brooklyn Young from Team Love Cheer. Picture: Callum Mackay

“It was so nice to see the park in use and have everyone come together again.”

Claire, Abbie, Elodie and Barbara Reed. Picture: Callum Mackay
Claire, Abbie, Elodie and Barbara Reed. Picture: Callum Mackay

The free event was funded by Drakies Community Council and Highland Council and included a disco, BBQ, games and entertainment.

Emily Macaskill. Picture: Callum Mackay
Emily Macaskill. Picture: Callum Mackay

Ms Dunn added: “A big thank you to all our volunteers who worked tirelessly for the event to run.”

Michael Bennion, Amanda Dunn, Lyn Bennion and Amanda Innes. Picture: Callum Mackay
Michael Bennion, Amanda Dunn, Lyn Bennion and Amanda Innes. Picture: Callum Mackay
Mirren Scott. Picture: Callum Mackay
Mirren Scott. Picture: Callum Mackay
In charge of the burgers, Jason Millar and Alistair Boyd. Picture: Callum Mackay
In charge of the burgers, Jason Millar and Alistair Boyd. Picture: Callum Mackay
Friends Amber Bremner and Macey Campbell. Picture: Callum Mackay
Friends Amber Bremner and Macey Campbell. Picture: Callum Mackay
Mila Peters, Rebecca Wharton, Corey Steele, Codi Steele, Lily Wharton and Ivy the dog. Picture: Callum Mackay
Mila Peters, Rebecca Wharton, Corey Steele, Codi Steele, Lily Wharton and Ivy the dog. Picture: Callum Mackay

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