ELSEWHERE, the jubilee service at St Paul's was broadcast live at its namesake in Swindon.

Around a hundred people attended St Paul's Church in Dorcan, which was hosting a special Jubilee day.

Also present was the Deputy Mayor Derek Benfield (Lab, Covingham and Nythe) who proposed a toast to the Queen.

Helen Newman and her husband Mark brought their four children along to enjoy the sense of occasion, including four-week old Nathaniel and two-year-old Nicholas.

Helen from Eldene, said: "Although Nicholas is too young to understand, it is good for them to see what it is all about togetherness and community.

"It is nice to have something to celebrate and remember."

Rev Beth Gardner, the curate for Dorcan, believes it was important to create a sense of occasion.

She said: "We wanted to get together and celebrate something good for our nation."

And jubilee spirits took a sporting turn in Shrivenham when locals flexed their muscles for fun yesterday.

Some 40 budding athletes descended on the recreation ground to try their hand at anything from football to fishing.

Working off the excesses of Monday's picnic and party in the park, competitors were faced with 10 different physical challenges. These included netball, tennis, badminton and cricket.

But darts and golf also featured to slacken the pace. By far the most unusual activity was Aunt Sally an old fashioned Oxford pub game which involves throwing coconuts to knock the doll Sally down.

Ken Downton, 62, who helped organise the event said the overcast weather did not deter the community from taking part.

He said: "There was a great atmosphere with everyone determined to have a great time, come rain or shine."

To reward these energetic efforts, an evening barbecue was held at Shrivenham Bowls Club.

"It has been a brilliant jubilee jamboree," said Ken. "We really have celebrated the event right royally."