Olympic Flame: Residents urged to turn out in force to cheer on torchbearers in our area
PEOPLE are being urged to turn out in force to cheer on our Olympic torchbearers.
The countdown to the London 2012 Games is well underway, as the Flame, lit at Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia this week, makes its way to Britain.
The 70-day relay prior to the Games will begin at Land’s End on May 19, where three-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie will be the first of 8,000 torchbearers as it visits towns and cities throughout the country.
It will arrive in North East Lincolnshire on Tuesday, June 26, and leaves the day after, as reported, showcasing the borough’s landmarks, businesses and attractions.
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From our industrial heritage to cutting-edge developments in technology, rolling landscapes to our miles of clean, sandy beaches, the relay will highlight what our area has to offer.
The Flame will abseil the Dock Tower in Grimsby, and will also travel by train on the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway during its time here, before moving to neighbouring counties.
The Grimsby Telegraph has been featuring stories of some of the many torchbearers, and more will be published soon.
The Olympic Flame will pass through the borough on Tuesday, June 26:
Arriving in Immingham (Pelham Road) at 4.41pm.
Leaving Immingham (King’s Road) at 5.28pm.
Arriving in Grimsby (Cleethorpe Road/Riby Square) at 5.38pm.
Arriving Cleethorpes (Isaacs Hill) at 6.10pm.
Arriving Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway at 6.29pm.
Arriving at Meridian Park Showground for the evening celebration event.
And on Wednesday, June 27:
Abseil the Dock Tower at 6.14am (public access to Grimsby Docks is not permitted).
Arriving at Fredrick Ward Way at 6.43am.
Arriving at Victoria Street West at 6.47am.
Passing Nun’s Corner at 7am.
Leaving North East Lincolnshire via Louth Road at 7.29am.
Find out more
For more information about the relay, visit www.london2012.com/olympictorchrelay
The Telegraph has featured the stories of some of our torchbearers. Due to demand, people from our area are also taking part in other counties. If you haven’t been featured and would like to be, phone the newsroom on 01472 372236 or e-mail newsdesk@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk
Comments
by I_Dunno_LoL
Sunday, May 13 2012, 8:14PM
“Another event forced on us which we're forced to pay for and few of us I should imagine want.”
by davidmantle
Sunday, May 13 2012, 1:30PM
“The only people who might benefit from this puerile event are the citizens of London .”
by kenward
Saturday, May 12 2012, 11:06PM
“Do as your damn told.
Hit the streets, smile and wave your flags as our glorious leader rides past on his noddy train bearing the sacred firelighter.
To echo Des' sentiment, I wish the torchbearers all the best, but the incessant bleating of the fat controller and his puppet rag is just to much for me.
I'll give it a wide berth I think, but good luck to St Andrews church I hope you all have a wonderful day.”
by Thezodiac
Saturday, May 12 2012, 6:14PM
“Dear me,what a negative reaction to a national event in our area.
Good luck bluebluecow with your event and I hope people who do partipate enjoy their day.
As for the the others who have commented enjoy your day trainspotting or watching Jeremy Kyle.”
by bluebluecow
Saturday, May 12 2012, 12:34PM
“If your in Immingham, come up to st Andrews Church, we are on the route and will be open from 3.30 till after the torch has passed, we will have refreshments, stalls and a loo, and a great spot for watching. Crafts and activities for the kids as well.”
by havntone
Saturday, May 12 2012, 12:22PM
“I am afraid I wont be there, I have better things to do, like watching paint dry.”
by Bizarre57
Saturday, May 12 2012, 11:58AM
“Excuse me? At WHAT time?! LOL! (Yes I love you too, Mr Cameron....)”
by mikegearless
Saturday, May 12 2012, 11:54AM
“ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz”
by Glynnyboy
Saturday, May 12 2012, 11:51AM
“Oh yeah is something going on in the centre of the universe and they want us to watch the flame, GREAT , cant wait”
by des22
Saturday, May 12 2012, 11:43AM
“Sorry, which part of the list is "showcasing cutting edge technology"? Must have missed that.
Good luck to the torch bearers but they'll have to do it without me.”