I was the organiser, with my aunt, Mrs Mandville, of Barnes Road, and other residents of Gardener Street, Portslade, of the Queen's Silver Jubilee street party featured in The Argus on January 22.

I lived in the house with the corner shop. My aunt, with curly hair and glasses, is waving outside the shop and I am at the front left, standing behind the boy in the dark anorak.

On the front right, with a white cardigan and striped apron, is my aunt who came from Australia for the celebrations.

Sadly, she died a couple of years ago. Another aunt, who is standing behind her, is Mrs Goldsmith, of Lincoln Road, Portslade.

Also in the photo are seven of my own nine children, now grown up with families of their own.

I remember the day so well. We were loaned chairs and trestle tables by a local club owner, all the neighbours contributed food, my cousin made yards and yards of bunting and I made red, white and blue hats for the helpers.

The children were very well behaved, although they enjoyed themselves. Music and dancing went on until well into the night.

I live in Wales now and, at 76, do not feel inclined to repeat that happy day here. So far, I haven't heard of any celebrations going on in our neck of the woods.

Incidentally, if anyone who was at that party would like to get in touch, I would love to hear from them.

-Mrs K During, 14 Vineyard Vale, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire