The film opens with a close-up shot of an envelope: "On Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee, First Class, Postage Paid". [Music soundtrack and narrative throughout the film]. The camera zooms in on the envelope; opening credits roll. Shot of the committee planning the Jubilee celebrations. The narrator discusses the work of the committee. Shot of Mr Mayland drawing outline of a Beefeater; shot of Beefeater sketch. The narrator explains the process of making the Beefeater's cutouts. Shots of Mr Tree painting a Beefeater and some of his paintings. A man in a workshop reinforces the Beefeater's with wood batons. Shot of a spinning paper bauble; the narrator explains these were made by Cuckfield Primary School. Shots of the schoolchildren making decorations. Shots of Guides, Brownies, Cubs and Scouts helping to make bunting at the home of Mrs Jones. The narrator explains how plastic fertiliser bags are being used to make the flags. Shots of a street party with people making bunting. The narrator explains that this is being directed by Brainsmead at Whitemans Green. A man climbs a ladder to drape a sheet over an arch spanning the road. Shots of men erecting decorations to poles and lampposts. Shots of a shield painted by Mr Tree and the High Street, decorated and busy with activity. The narrator explains how a group of visitors have arrived to view the decorations. Shot of the Beefeater centrepiece with a crown and flags. Shot of the Duchess of Norfolk. Sign: "Arts and Crafts Exhibition". Shots of tabletop displays at the home of Mrs Angela Fox. Shots of miniature cake decorations. Local author Katie Stewart, wearing an Union Jack apron in a kitchen, followed by shots of cakes. Sign: "Cuckfield Past and Present". Shots of paintings and artefacts on display in the Old Court House. Shots of a party at the Old Vicarage, followed by shots of the church spire and bell ringers; close-up of the bells ringing. Shots of stained glass and the sound of hymn singing from the Parish Church. Shots of people preparing for the pageant and bonfire at the recreation ground. Shots of people taking part in the pageant, dressed in costumes and re-enacting various scenes; shots of the spectators watching. Shot of an actor playing the role of the Prince Regent. Sign: "Norman Hobbs 52 Key Street Organ [organ music plays]. Shots of children riding on donkeys, men tossing the bale, races and decorated bicycles. Shots of men taking part in a tug of war competition, children maypole dancing and receiving Jubilee coins. Shots of musicians playing and people ballroom dancing and line dancing. Shots of the bonfire alight on the recreation ground. Shot of a man with a pint of beer proposing a toast to the Queen. [National Anthem plays]. Still: portrait of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
