Call for Stafford residents to turn out to welcome the Olympic flame

admin | May 22, 2012 | 1 Comment

By StaffsLive Reporter: Stafford residents are being urged to turn out in force to welcome the Olympic torch.

Organisers are hoping people across the region will bring their flags and banners out to welcome the flame on May 30 after similar scenes as the relay made its way from Land’s End to Plymouth.

Adam Hill, head of leisure at Stafford Borough Council, said: “There were people in fancy dress, families turning out waving union flags and children with banners celebrating the torch’s arrival – I would love to see this happening along our route.”

“This is a fantastic opportunity to see a once in a life time event and from the many residents and schools I have talked to recently there are a lot of people really looking forward to the day.

“But make sure you get in to place early to enjoy it and show your support for the many torchbearers – many who have truly inspiring stories – as it is something you will probably never get the chance to witness again.”

Full details of where you can see the flame in Stafford can be found at www.staffordbc.gov.uk/2012.

Mr Hill added:

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Ivor Powell

Has any body bothered to read the Evening Sentinel today.

Headline “Olympic Torch Ban For Athlete” Student told he Can’t carry flame after failing checks.
Games organiser Locog have barred James Taylor from carrying olmpic torch because he failed background checks.
James 17 said he does not have a criminal record is demanding to know why he has been banned. Any appeal would take 40 days. Bit late don’t you think. Who ever gets this please pass this on and lets get to the bottom of guilty or Innocent. Next Central News.