PEOPLE of all ages and backgrounds across the district helped The Queen celebrate her 90th birthday with a number of different events.

The nation came together to mark the Queen Elizabeth II's birthday in countless different ways, and locally there was plenty going on to mark the day.

Bradford Cathedral opened a book for the public to write their own birthday wishes and prayers in.

Well wishers began signing the book yesterday morning, and it will be kept open until after the Queen's official birthday weekend, on June 11 and 12, before being sent to the Palace. A copy will be retained in local archives offices for future generations to see.

One of those signing the book yesterday was Dr James Burchill, from Halifax in Canada, who is visiting Bradford as part of a European holiday. He said; "It is great to be here at this time. Everyone has so much respect for The Queen and her sense of duty.

"She is a good role model for all of us."

In Bingley the whole of Lady Lane Park School turned out to mark the landmark event by flying the school's new school flag for the first time.

Chairman of the school’s advisory governors, Lynda Bowers, raised the flag in a special ceremony, which also marked the school’s 28th anniversary.

Headteacher Gill Wilson said: “The whole school gathered to wish the Queen a very happy birthday as she celebrates her 90 years, and we also thanked our advisory governors and raised a toast to the family that is Lady Lane Park School.

“The flag will be seen by all parents and children as they travel up and down Lady Lane and we feel sure it will be a huge source of pride to us all.”

Lord Mayor of Bradford Councillor Joanne Dodds attended Stanbury Village Primary School, a 90th birthday themed piece of art, decorated in Union Jack colours, was unveiled.

Pupils from Haworth and Keelham Primary schools also attended the celebration event, and sang the National Anthem and Happy Birthday.

Head Graham Swinbourne said: "The young people helped create the plaque with design teachers. It will be going up outside the school so everyone can see it."

Cllr Dodds said: "It was a magnificent day, the children did so well, it was a very fitting way to mark The Queen's birthday."

In Yeadon one of the Royal Family's biggest fans celebrated with a big party at Yeadon Town Hall.

Judith Watkinson, who at one point had over 6,000 items of Royal Family themed memorabilia, helped arrange the gathering, which included a birthday cake, singalong and visits by children dressed as royalty.

A group of representatives from Bradford's different religions, most of whom had themselves been honoured by the Queen, gathered to cut a birthday cake in recognition of Her Majesty.

The event was held at Sekhon Firth Solicitors on Manningham Lane, and included representatives from the Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and Christian communities, many of whom had met the Queen when she awarded them MBEs, OBEs or other honours.

Dayal Sharma, who was awarded an MBE in 2007 for services to the community, and is a former president of Bradford's Hindu Cultural Society.

He said: "We wish Her Majesty the very best, and many more years of good health. She has done a wonderful job over the years. We want to show that all of Bradford's communities are united in wishing her a wonderful birthday."

Another cake cutting ceremony involving members of various Muslim groups throughout Bradford took place at the Khidmat Centre in Lidget Green in the evening

Mohammed Rafiq Sehgal, one of the organisers of the event, said: “The entire British nation is in the mood of celebration on the occasion of the Queen’s 90th Birthday. We would like thank her services to the nation. Long she may continue.”

It was not only Her Majesty who was celebrating a landmark birthday yesterday - Dorothy Edna Stonebridge of Wheatlands Avenue, Heaton, turned 100, and celebrated at a party attended by family and friends.

Among those who helped celebrate the day were her two sons, one of which turns 80 today, her granddaughter, two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, one of which turns one year old on the Saturday, joined her for a celebration.

Great-granddaughter Vicky Tomlinson, said: “My great-grandma was originally born in Bedfordshire and had 17 brothers and sisters.

“She lived and worked on farms with her husband before and after the Second World War, and now she lives in Heaton.

“I think having the same birthday as the Queen makes it that little bit more special.”

Mrs Stonebridge received a telegram from the Queen to congratulate her on reaching 100.