Flying the Flag - London 2012 |
A number of ‘Flying the Flag – London 2012’ events are taking place across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent on Sunday 24 August. These events mark the handover from Beijing to London and the start of a four year journey for the UK and Staffordshire which aims to ensure that the 2012 Games are a resounding success and achieve wide ranging benefits for people in the County.
Local authorities across the Country have been invited to apply for a special London 2012 Handover Flag, which will be raised to coincide with the moment that the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, receives the Olympic Flag from the Mayor of Beijing. A major event outside Buckingham Palace in London will also be taking place later in the afternoon, which will be televised on BBC1 from approximately 3.45pm.
Below are the details of events happening in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent:
Cannock Pete's Party at Chase Leisure Centre on Friday 22 August, including handover of the London 2012 Flag by swimmer Emma Wilkins Flag Location Cannock Chase Council Civic Offices Contact
East Staffordshire Event Free activities at Meadowside, Shobnall and Uttoxeter Leisure Centres and Flying the Flag at the Town Hall
Town Hall, Burton upon Trent Contact Nigel Stubbs
Lichfield Junior 'Olympic Handover' Triathlon at Friary Grange Leisure Centre, including handover of the London 2012 Flag
Lichfield District Council offices
Phil Kelly
Newcastle
To be confirmed Contact Andrew Arnott
South Staffordshire Summer Concert
Flying the Flag at Shire Hall Gallery and Guildhall Shopping Centre with young 2012 hopefuls and former Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Event Flying the Flag, London 2012 City of Sport event. A free family fun day at Dimensions Leisure Centre, Scotia Road, Burslem. Doors open and taster activities commence at 10.00am until 4.00pm. Free archery, fencing, climbing wall, football coaching, basketball skills, swimming, indoor bowls, handball, boxercise, street dance, mini water polo and a unique urban obstacle race for 11 - 16 year olds. Flag Location Dimensions Leisure Centre
Tamworth
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