Platinum Jubilee: beacons to be lit around the Island

A number of beacons will be lit around the Island this evening to mark the Queen Our Lord of Mann's Platinum Jubilee. 

It marks the start of her Majesty's celebrations of 70-years on the throne.

Girlguiding Isle of Man will be lighting one on Douglas Head.

Karen Walker, the Islands County Commissioner says it’s 'such a privilege' to be involved:

Thousands of the beacons will be lit across Britain and the Commonwealth tonight at 9:45pm. 

The events on the Isle of Man tonight are as follows:

St Ninian's Church – Douglas Borough Council – public event

Raglan Pier, Port Erin– RNLI – private event

Ballavell Farm, Ballasalla – IOM Young Farmers – private event

Douglas Head – Girl Guides – private event

Slieau Lhost – Civil Defence – private event