LIVE music, a football tournament and a community barbecue are among the events planned in Romanby to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

There were fears earlier in the year that the 50th anniversary of the Queen's coronation would be a damp squib.

But with the official weekend approaching, more events have been confirmed - with Romanby announcing a programme aimed at all age groups.

The barbecue on the recreation field off Ainderby Road will launch events on Saturday, June 1, with staff from the Station Hotel providing liquid refreshment; a live band will also perform later in the evening.

An open-air church service follows at 10.30am on Romanby Green on Sunday, June 2, with a six-a-side football tournament planned back at the recreation ground in the afternoon. Anyone interested in entering a team can call (01609) 779106.

Meanwhile, a fancy dress parade, led by the Northallerton Silver Band, will leave Romanby Green at 2pm with prizes awarded at the recreation field at 2.30pm. Children's races are planned for the remainder of the afternoon.

Stalls and sideshows, a visit by the Yorkshire Air Ambulance team and a falconry display by the Sion Hall team are also on the programme.