FREE cream teas were laid on by a rural community today in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The woman of the hour may not have been in attendance but she would surely have given her Royal approval to the spread and stalls put on by residents of Field Broughton, near Cartmel.

Generous locals gathered together to offer complimentary ice creams to visitors and - for those who needed a way to warm up - a full BBQ.

Their Jubilee-themed tombola offered a host of Royal goodies, including Union Jack money boxes and bubble bath.

Fans of the Queen could also enjoy a host of other street stalls, laid out in the village centre.

Meanwhile, for anyone stressed out by national celebrations, there was also Rob’s Stress Management Stall - a crockery display for residents to throw wooden balls at for a small donation.

Money from the range of book stalls, raffles and shrubbery stands is expected to go towards the maintenance of the community’s St Peter’s Church.

Carol Postlethwaite, of Barber Green, said the day had been heart warming.

The 65-year-old added: “People have enjoyed the Jubilee round here. It’s not going to happen again in our lifetime.”

Meanwhile, Field Broughton resident Louise Shrapnel came dressed in clothing which could leave onlookers in no doubt of her patriotic fervour.

She turned out to the event with a Union Jack t-shirt, red, white and blue feather boas, and a Union Jack hat.

The 48-year-old said: “This is an opportunity for people to demonstrate that we’re still British. People are still generally in favour of the monarchy and we believe in them.

“The dressing up is part of the fun.”

Fellow resident Arthur Sinker, 70, said the day had been fun and the village had shown an excitement towards the Jubilee, despite the cold.