Hundreds of locals flocked to Cookham High Street on 4th June for the Diamond Jubilee Street Party. The town was a sea of union jacks and bunting, with both residents and visitors really embracing the occasion.

“Today makes me feel very proud to be British and to be a Cookhamite,” said journalist and mother of two, Sarah Parfitt. “The organisers have done a fantastic job.”

Asif Farooqi, a BBC producer from Islamabad visiting Cookham for the day was very moved by all the celebrations: “Today feels like a big family having a huge picnic. People have been so friendly and welcoming – even complete strangers. It is such a great feeling. I have never experienced anything like this before. I have taken lots of pictures for my wife and children in Pakistan.”

Local restaurants provided some mouth-watering culinary delights and the forecourt of Barnside Motors was transformed into a stage for the afternoon. One of those entertaining toddlers and adults alike was Sima from Sima’s Action Kids with high-energy dances.