Union Jacks were flying in Borehamwood streets over the weekend when hundreds of folk gathered to toast the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Street parties were held in Oakwood Avenue, Laughton Court and Wilcox Close, and several other private celebrations took place in the town.

The old Furzehill School site was taken over for a party for 150 people and a Jubilee sequence dancing event at Allum Hall was also well attended.

The Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood, Ernie Butler, said he had been very impressed with the efforts residents had made to mark the occasion.

"There is a really good atmosphere around the town at the moment particularly with the World Cup taking place at the same time," he said.

Wilcox Close was a sea of red, white and blue on Monday, as dozens of neighbours turned out to enjoy food and children's games.

Sue Gellman, who organised the event, said she was delighted that almost the entire street was at the party, which included a bouncy castle, an egg and spoon race and a fancy dress contest.

"I just wanted to try and bring the community together I have fond memories of the Silver Jubilee and I wanted my daughter to remember this one," she said.

One partygoer, Ranjan Kale, aged 15, said: "This is a great opportunity for people to get to know each other and, after all, the Queen is a great person."

There was also a party at the Three Ways Community Centre, in Arundel Drive, where there was music, children's games and facepainting. Margaret Theodorou, of Crown Road, who attended the event, said: "It is a fantastic party and great for the kids they have done a really good job."

The Furzehill Golden Jubilee event, at the school premises, was organised by Scott and Karen Simpson, of Furzehill Road, for their neighbours and friends. The many activities on the day included a bouncy castle, a clown show, a magic show, a football competition and a table tennis tournament.

Karen Simpson said: "We started organising the party in February because there did not seem to be anything else going on and everyone really pulled together it has been great."

The Sequence Dance Party at Allum Hall was hosted by the Iris and Sue Dance Group, which meets there each week, and it attracted 170 people.

Iris Hill, one of the organisers, said: "We just wanted to do something unforgettable and I am absolutely thrilled to get such a good crowd."

An organist was brought in to the provide the music, which was enjoyed by people up to the age of 94, and a special cake had been baked in honour of the Queen.

Celebrations elsewhere in the borough over the weekend included a massive street party in Radlett, which attracted around 2,500 people.

Tables were placed in the service roads in Watling Street so that 1,000 people could have lunch there, and the afternoon's entertainment included jazz bands, fancy dress and a dog show.

The Mayor of Hertsmere, Stuart Nagler, who was at the party, said: "The whole village came together and it was one of the most amazing events that I have ever been to."