MEMBERS of Orsett WI were on hand to cheer and wave flags as a new tree was planted close to the Village Hall today (Wednesday, 1 June) to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The WI, which meets regularly at the hall where a party will be held to celebrate the jubilee tomorrow afternoon, ha raised the money for the tree, which was put in place by a team from Thurrock Council.

Club chair Geraldine Riddles put in the last few shovels of earth as the tree was set and she praised and thanked all those who had made the event and the tree's purchase possible.

Orsett WI will be celebrating 100 years In December and currently has more than 50 members, making it one of the biggest groups in Essex.