THE Queen’s Diamond Jubilee continued across the county despite the worsening weather.

Residents of Medway Drive in Preston enjoyed a great street party while villagers in Winfrith had a day to remember with a big lunch and various activities throughout the day.

Schoolchildren who celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee decided to give the money they raised to a good cause.

Sam Peters and schoolmates from St John’s Primary School with the help of parents and friends had a party in the park with a tombola, quiz and raffle.

They raised £130 and gave the money to the RNLI.

The jubilee was also marked by a tree planting.

The Society of Dorset Men planted a Cedar of Lebanon tree on Lord Digby’s estate at Minterne House, Minterne Magna.

It was placed into the ground by chairman Stuart Adam and his father Roy Adam, who preceded him as chairman for 25 years.

Lord Digby had chosen the tree to replace several cedars which have been lost on the estate.

Minterne House was specially made available to the society for the special Queen’s Diamond Jubilee garden party, attended by 180 members and their wives.

A cream tea, including cakes, scones and meringues, was served by Helen Furness and her team.

Society spokesman Michel Hooper-Immins said: “The Queen generously sends us a message of good wishes every October at our County Dinner and the society wished to celebrate her 60 glorious years as our sovereign.

“The Queen suggested organisations might like to plant a tree to mark her Diamond Jubilee, so we provided a cedar sapling at Minterne House and toasted her continued good health. We will watch it grow as a tangible symbol of our society and our sovereign.”