Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her 70 years of service was celebrated across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world.
Pauline Smart organized the event on Sunday 5 June. Long Eaton Silver Prize Band, the church choir and the local residents enjoyed an evening of music and hymns. Sawley Youth Club who had designed the front cover of the program were in attendance give out the programs.