With today's celebrations the Diamond Jubilee weekend comes to a close. After months of preparation and feverish excitement in the buildup, it has been a wonderful way for the country to celebrate the achievement of the Queen in becoming only our second monarch to reach this amazing landmark.

From the thousands of street parties, the splendid pageant on the Thames with a million proud people watching the flotilla go past from its banks, the stunning concert last night outside Buckingham Palace, to the national service of thanksgiving and ceremonial parade today, this really has been an occasion to remember. The images that are being beamed around the world show Britain at its very best.

And Ealing did not disappoint. Our Garden Suburb was abuzz with Jubilee fever yesterday as I made my way round a number of streets to see residents who had timed their parties perfectly to welcome the surprise, and very welcome addition, of a bit of sun!

My day kicked off in Berrymede Road where the street's children were tasked with cutting the ribbon and officially opening the party. A short, sharp shower briefly threatened to put a dampener on things, but after everyone had ducked under their doorways the rain made the sensible to decision to stay away and we were soon back out in the street which was adorned with tables from almost every household.

The highlight was a very life-like cut out of the Queen which we all queued up to have a photo with. But apart from our royal cut out, the star of the party was a fox terrier called Ruby who everyone seemed to know.

I think Buxton Gardens won the prize for the most lively party - with a professional disco and dancing along with a huge table that stretched all the way down the middle of the road, they really made a good effort.

Finally, I made it to Haven Lane where there were all sorts of games and competitions for everyone. I joined in the women's tug of war and our team won!  I was also asked to judge the best dressed house so I strolled down Haven Lane and Mountfield Road with Local Councillor, Ian Potts. We decided that 4 Mountfield Road should be the winner and that 68 Haven Lane should come a very credible second as the runner up. They had done a huge amount at both, but 4 was really impressive with flags, bunting (on the car as well as the house) and photos in all the windows not just of the royal family but of some of the royal carriages and even some of the corgis!

We now look forward to the service at St Paul's giving everyone the chance to give thanks for a remarkable monarch and her sixty years of service. The country has had a wonderful four days to come together in celebrations, but our thoughts are also with Prince Philip as he recovers under doctor's care in hospital.