People are invited to witness a lighting of a beacon as part of celebrations for the Queen’s birthday.
Barnet’s St Mary the Virgin Church, on Hadley Common will host the event from 7.30pm tonight (April 21).
The Rector of the parish, the Revd Dr Thomas Renz, said: “We’ll carry a lantern lit from a candle on the altar outside to the front of the church where a rope will pull it up to someone on top of the bell tower. They will light the gas lance with which the beacon is lit.”
People are invited to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday with bell ringing from 6.50pm, followed by the singing of the national anthem.
The Worshipful, the Mayor, Councillor Mark Shooter, will speak briefly before the beacon is set alight outside the bell tower.
Mayor Cllr Shooter said: “The Queen has been a quiet inspiration to most Barnet residents throughout her long reign and her even longer life. I am proud to join fellow residents in this great tribute and national celebration.”
Refreshments will be available after the beacon is lit.
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