Bunting at the ready - celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee are beginning.

They start today, Thursday, and events are being held across four days as people come together to share this once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

National celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend include a star-studded pop concert, a carnival pageant and the lighting of thousands of beacons across the world.

Below is your guide to events taking place locally for the Platinum Jubilee.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

All Saints Church, Wyke Regis – Activities, Beacon Lighting - 6pm -10pm

Beacon lighting Nothe Fort - 9.45pm Fireworks on Weymouth Beach – 10pm

Borough Gardens, Dorchester – 11am -4pm – Jubilee Celebrations activities etc

Afternoon tea at the George Inn, Portland - 12noon -3pm

Old Brewery Hall, Ansty – 4pm - opening of phone box as TIC and Jubilee Bake Off challenge

Portland - Cenotaph opposite The Heights hotel, Beacon lighting – events start at 8.30pm

Salisbury Fields, Dorchester – Beacon lighting from 9pm – classical soprano

Brunswick Terrace, Weymouth – Jubilee artwork on show 12pm – 5pm

Durlston Castle, Swanage – Beacon lighting, evening events

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Southill, Weymouth, Jubilee Fete - 3pm to 6pm - Southill Community Centre, SPARK and Emmanuel Church

Victoria Gardens, Portland – 11am -3pm – Jubilee Party with teddy bears’ picnic, brass band and stalls

BBQ and live music from 12 noon at the George Inn, Portland

All day music at The Boat That Rocks, Portland - 1pm onwards

Concert at All Saints Church, Easton, Portland celebrating Queen's reign - starts at 7.30pm

Fireworks at the Cove House Inn, Portland - from 9.30pm

Wessex Folk Festival – Hope Square, Weymouth.

Quayside Music Festival - Weymouth Harbour 12pm -10pm

Bincombe Bolt with Jubilee fun - Bincombe Bumps Campsite Caius Copse, Bincombe – 11.30am- 8pm

Brunswick Terrace, Weymouth – Jubilee artwork on show 12pm – 5pm

Lower High St, Swanage – Big street party, 10am -11pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Famous Old Spa pub, Weymouth – Royal Family Fun Day, stalls, Weymouth Wildcats from 1pm

Children's Fun Day - Portland Museum

St Paul’s Church, Weymouth – Garden party – 11am -1pm

Live music, cream teas and refreshments - Easton Methodist Church, Portland - 2pm to 4.30pm

Fordington Green, Dorchester - All day – Celebrations on the Green: Brunch from 10am with Bean on the Green, St George's Church will host a Jubilee Street Party from 2pm and a thanksgiving service at 4.30pm. Dress up in your best red, white and blue!

Brewery Square, Dorchester, Music and activities 12pm – 6.45pm

Borough Gardens, Dorchester – 3pm – 10.30pm – Big Jubilee Screening all day, picnics, red, white and blue dress

St Mary’s Church, Dorchester – 4.30pm – Choral Evensong for Jubilee

Wessex Folk Festival – Hope Square, Weymouth.

Quayside Music Festival - Weymouth Harbour -12pm -10pm

Jolly Boys - Music at the Punch Bowl, Portland, 9pm to 11pm

Jubilee BBQ – Church of the Latter Day Saints, 396D Chickerell Rd, 3pm -5pm

Brunswick Terrace, Weymouth – Jubilee artwork on show 12pm – 5pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

Big Jubilee Picnic on The Marsh, Weymouth - 11am - 3pm, all entertainment free, bring your own lunch. Fancy dress welcomed - come dressed as a King, Queen, Prince or Princess - or even a corgi! There will be a bouncy castle, fun and games and a cake baking competition.

Brewery Square, Dorchester, BIG Lunch – From 12pm Jubilee Trail 10am -4pm

Jubilee on the Great Field, Poundbury – Celebration picnic 12pm -4pm – arts & crafts, best dressed dog, live music, Jubilee Trail

Platinum Jubilee Cream Tea, Chiswell Community Walled Garden, Portland - 2pm to 4.30pm

Flower Festival, St George's Church, Portland, 10am to 4.30pm

Family Fun Day, Islanders Club, Portland - 10am to 6pm

Wessex Folk Festival – Hope Square, Weymouth.

Quayside Music Festival - Weymouth Harbour – 12pm -10pm

Moonfleet Campsite, Ansty – Big Lunch – From 12.30pm

Greenhill Gardens, Weymouth – Platinum Jubilee Lunch – 11am-2pm (Ticketholders only)