Are you or your neighbours planning a Jubilee street party?

The East of England Co-operative Society are celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee by supporting members and customers planning local street parties through a one off, match funded grant of up to £100.  You need to apply right away.

The Co-op tells us: “From paper plates to sausage rolls and lemonade to fizz we are here to help make sure that your celebrations will live long in the hearts and memories of all who take part.”

People who want to apply will need to submit an event outline (100 words max) and be supported by three East of England Co-operative Society members. The street party must be taking place in the East of England Co-operative Society trading area of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

There are three ways to apply :

• Complete an online entry form  or  Download an application form  via this link
• Request a printed form from our Membership and Community Team on 01473 786068. Postal entries should be sent to – Diamond Jubilee Match Funding Application, Membership and Community, East of England Co-operative Society, Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2BJ

Closing date for applications whether online or by post  is Monday, 23rd April 2012  with notification of whether you have been successful would be during the week commencing Monday, 7th May