Bunting

Bunting is such a traditional part of a British street party, it's practically compulsory! And for the upcoming Diamond Jubilee you may want special commemorative mugs and medals etc. A gazebo may be handy too!

A burst of colourful flags will transform your street and the more there are, the better. See our Street Party Guide for Residents for advice on how to organise a party.

To buy bunting

To buy a wide range of different styles of bunting try this reliable company:

To buy Jubilee bunting, medals, mugs etc. see diamondjubilee.uk.com

To hire top class bunting

Bunting Queen - Quality Fabric Bunting

ISCA Flags - Amazing designs

Why not make your own bunting?

Be creative with your neighbours and ask everyone to bring a triangle of material, card or paper to staple to strong string. Or gather a few people to cut out triangles and other shapes from medium- or light-weight fabric or plastic. Then sew, tie, staple, or glue the shapes onto tape or thin rope. Experiment by adding pictures or words, paint, sequins, buttons etc.

Bunting is best hung from side to side across the road, between the upstairs windows, gutter downpipes, lampposts and trees. (Mind how you go though, and remember, what goes up must come down!).

The origins of bunting are naval.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunting_(textile)