Residents of all ages enjoyed HCRA’s street party to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The event in Rosslyn Crescent on Sunday, 5th June, saw neighbours share food and take part in games and activities.

The road was closed for the occasion – with the permission of Harrow Council – with cars making way for marquees, tables and chairs.

Children enjoyed face-painting, arts and crafts and drawing on the pavements with chalk.

The event was attended by officers from Greenhill Safer Neighbourhood Team, local councillors and past mayor Ghazanfar Ali.

Games included several hard-fought rounds of musical chairs and a competition to make a royal outfit out of sellotape and brown paper.

Residents made or decorated cakes “fit for a Queen” and brought delicious home-made savoury and sweet dishes.

Heavy rain had been forecast but thankfully it stayed dry.

HCRA chair Brett Lake-Benson said the party had been a big success.

‘This was community spirit in action,’ he said. ‘I want to thank everyone who helped organise the event, who came along and supported it and helped clear away afterwards.

‘It was fantastic to meet new people and see children riding their bikes and scooters up and down the road. We hope to organise more events in the future.’

HCRA residents are getting ready for our Jubilee street party on Sunday, 5th of June. This is what is happening:

What time is the street party? We have permission to close a section of Rosslyn Crescent from 10am to 7pm. The party itself starts at 12.30pm and finishes at 5.30pm.

Do I have to move my car? If you live in numbers 6-38 or 39-79 please move your car out of the party zone the night before or before 10am on the 5th.

Who is invited? Everyone who lives in Rosslyn Crescent, Frognal Avenue and Woodlands Road plus friends and family.

What should we bring? Bring a table and chairs to help create a giant lunch table, if you can. Residents are also encouraged to bring food to share. If you have food allergies or special dietary requirements please bring food you can eat.

Can we light a BBQ? If you live in Rosslyn then why not have a BBQ in your front garden? BBQs should not be set up on the pavement or in the road.

How do I enter the cake competition? The cake competition is open to children and adults. There are no rules – all you have to do is bake (or simply decorate) a “Cake fit for a Queen” to be in with the chance of winning a £25 shopping voucher.

Will there be activities for children? Activities for children will include face-painting, a royal treasure hunt, pavement drawing and craft activities.

What happens if it rains? The street party will go ahead no matter the weather. We will be setting up a marquee so there will be some shelter from the elements.