Lit in Greece, the Olympic flame arrives in the UK on the
18th May and travels for 70 days
Representing peace, unity and friendship, the Flame will be carried
by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers during the Olympic Torch
Relay.
As it makes its way across the UK on a 70-day journey it will bring
the excitement of the Games to everyone.with 8,000 inspirational
people chosen as torchbearers. The torch represents peace, unity
and friendship and will shine a light on communities throughout the
UK.
LOCOG have updated their Torch Relay map to show every street
that the torchbearers will travel along, including when it is in
torchbearer or convoy mode. To view the map visit: www.london2012.com/olympictorchrelaymap.
100 days to go...
To mark 100 Day to Go to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic
Games in London the West Midlands Art Council have
produced a downloadable ‘100 ways to get involved’ guide. This is
available on the West Midlands for 2012 website at www.wmfor2012.com/100days
or www.wmfor2012.com/100ways.
Olympic Torch routes through Wychavon
Droitwich to Worcester Map Route and Evesham Map
Route
Bus timetable changes
across Worcestershire due to the Olympic Torch
Relay
Wychavon has been chosen as a host location and we hope you will
celebrate with us on 24th May 2012 (Day
6), when the Torch will travel down from Kidderminster through
Droitwich and Fernhill Heath and
then on to Worcester and then on 1st
July 2012 (Day 44), when the Torch will
travel down from Birmingham through Evesham,
Wickhamford and Broadway.
On Thursday 24th May (Droitwich & Fernhill
Heath) and Sunday 1st July
(Evesham, Wickhamford & Broadway) as the torch passes
through we are hoping to see a great celebration of this
historic event. Residents have been encouraged to line the left
hand side of the streets and community groups have been encouraged
to come up with ideas of how they would like to do something
to join in the celebration.
Everyone is
encouraged to line the streets (on the left hand side of the road)
for this wonderful historic event. Below is a list of safety
guidelines to keep yourselves and your families safe
- There will
be no parking on the torch relay route, so if you decide to drive
to watch it please ensure you park in a place that won’t get in the
way of the relay.
- Don’t run
out in front of or alongside the torch as there will be moving
vehicles. Stand some where safe along the route to watch
it.
- View from
the pavement of the passenger side door of the convoy for the best
view and to have a better chance of getting freebies being given
out from sponsor vehicles.
- If you’re
not attending the party in the square at Droitwich, watch the relay
from as close to work or home as possible as there may be traffic
delays.
- Local radio
will be broadcasting information or follow the progress on twitter
#torchrelayworcs
- Safety for
you and your family remains your responsibility. So make sure
someone is watching children at all times.
What else is being done to
celebrate?
Wychavon District Council
are organising two 'Party in the Square' events
for the public to share in the celebration prior to and during the
passing of the Olympic Torch through Wychavon. These events will
take place in Victoria Square, and Market Square, Evesham. More
details below:
Droitwich Torch Relay 'Party in the Square'
and other events
On Thursday 24th
May at approximately 5.43pm the Torch will start its
run through Droitwich beginning on Ombersley
Way. For the full route got to
Droitwich to Worcester Map Route. The Wychavon
Bus and Droitwich Air Cadets will be on Ombersley Way opposite
Westacre Middle School and Droitwich Youth Club will be holding a
mini olympics event on Witton Middle School playing fields.
Wychavon will be holding an event on Victoria Square,
Droitwich from 4-6.30pm. There will be live music from W
Factor finalists and Wychavon's Youth Music Project,
demonstrations and performances from local Community Groups, face
painting, street entertainment and various other information
stands from local groups in the area. There will also be a
dance and drumming performance and a pig roast at the Red Lion
pub as the torch makes its way along Worcester Road
We would like to see many Community Groups joining
in and doing something to celebrate on the 24th
May please contact Tracy Grubb on 01386 565168 or email
tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk and
let us know what you have planned.
Fernhill Heath
The Bull Inn in Fernhill Heath will be having a BBQ and Bouncy
Castle while awaiting the passing of the torch. For more
details call 01905 451509.
Evesham Torch Relay ' Party in the Square' and other
events
On Sunday 1st July at
approximately 11.21am the torch will start its run through Evesham
at Greenhill. For the full route got to Evesham
Map Route . From
10-12.30pm there will be a street market
along the High Street and Wychavon will be holding the second
of the 'Party in the Square' events in the Market
Square. There will be W Factor and Youth Music
performances along with community groups giving demonstrations
and performances. There will also be street entertainment
and face painting.
There will be an Evesham Historic Trail leading
from the Almonry (where there will be an
exhibition about Sport) and eventually will lead people down on to
the Crown Meadow. The Festival of
Sport will start on the Crown Meadow.
following the Olympic Torch coming through the town, many sports
clubs and groups offering dance and musical training will be
showcasing and providing demonstrations. There will also be
activities and refreshments available.
Wickhamford
Residents are encouraged to line the streets
(on the left hand side of the road). Details of further
activity yet to be confirmed.
Broadway
Residents are encouraged to line the streets
(on the left hand side of the road). A strawberry market
will be held in the village as well as entertainment and
various activites, details of these will be listed shortly. If you
are a community group in Broadway and would like to get involved in
the celebrations please contact broadway.parish.council@unicombox.co.uk
We would like to see more Community Groups joining
in and doing something to celebrate on the 1st
July please contact Tracy Grubb on 01386 565168 or email
tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk
and let us know what you are doing.to celebrate.
Meet the Torchbearers
LOCOG have announced all the torchbearers that
will run through Wychavon. Please click on the links to view.
2012 Olympic Legacy
There is also more information on our Funding page.
For more information about the games and how you can get
involved, please visit the following websites:
For Regional information, visit the West Midlands for
2012 website
For National information, please visit the London
2012 website
For more detailed information regarding 2012 please click on the
links below
Community Games
Community Games is a regional programme funded by Legacy Trust
UK aimed at inspiring local communities to stage their own
community event. The vision is to create a legacy for 2012 by
encouraging street level celebrations of sporting and cultural
events, run by communities for communities. A community can be any
group of people who spend time together, including streets,
workplaces, regular users of a park, clubs and many more.
Games should include both sporting and cultural events and some
sort of ceremony, opening and/or closing, however they will all
look different depending on the wishes of the community that are
organising it.
Take a look at the Community
Games page and see what has taken place so far this
year
The event does not have to be a new event - as long as it
incorporates the key features it can be called a Community
Games
A toolkit has been created which give information on how to get
started, getting other people involved, and running an event. To
download the toolkit visit www.wmfor2012.com/community-games
. There is also a dedicated community games website for you to
visit at http://www.communitygames.org.uk/.
If you have an idea, or already run a
community event that with a little bit of help could be a community
games then please contact Emma Gardner, Community Health Officer
for Wychavon District Council to find out what support you can
receive. Tel: 01386 565182 Email: emma.gardner@wychavon.gov.uk
Inspired Toolkit
Organisations or groups who are seeking to increase physical
activity levels or sports participation are being urged to get
inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by using a brand
new physical activity toolkit – called
'Inspired?'
The 'Inspired?' guide to running
Olympic/Paralympic-themed events and sports programmes has been
produced by the Worcestershire Partnership. Any organisation that
organises physical activities can get involved by checking out the
toolkit online or requesting a printed version.
Peter Turvey, Worcestershire Olympics
Coordinator 21012 Games for the Worcestershire Partnership,
said: "This toolkit will help to create a countywide '2012
festival', inspiring local people from all backgrounds and
locations to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games through
mass participation in sport and physical activity.
"The toolkit seeks to engage a broad spectrum
of organisations contributing to the sporting, recreation and
physical activity agendas to ensure the Olympic and Paralympic
message is coordinated across Worcestershire. A special focus is
placed on using the inspiration of this once in a lifetime
opportunity to engage with people who aren't undertaking
recommended levels of physical activity, helping to change
attitudes and motivate people towards a more active lifestyle.
"The Olympic values of friendship, respect and
excellence, along with the Paralympic values of determination,
courage, inspiration and equality, underpin the toolkit, so it's
not just limited to sport but encompasses the broader cultural
opportunities. People of all ages can be inspired to make the most
of their own abilities and be the best that they can be in whatever
direction they're inspired by."
Any clubs, societies or organisations that are
inspired to get involved with the 2012 Olympic Games can visit
www.raisingourgame2012.org.uk
(live from Sept 2010)
Alternatively, copies of the toolkit can be
requested from Peter Turvey at pturvey@worcestershire.gov.uk
'Inspired? Toolkit' Small Grants Scheme
Want some funding for an Olympic Project??
Has the Project been inspired by the 'Inspired? Toolkit'?
Is your project going to increase participation in Sport or
Physical Activity?
If so, this is the grant scheme for you!! Local groups and
physical activity practitioners can apply for a small grant between
£200 and £500 to create your own Olympic Project. Decisions will be
made within 4 weeks of recieving the application form.
For more information and an application form, please contact
Peter Turvey, Worcestershire Opportunities Coordinator 2012 Games
at pturvey@worcestershire.gov.uk
2012 and Education
On the 2012 website there is an education section where you can
find out more about programmes, initiatives and opportunities that
have been created especially for children and young people.
We want all of these opportunities to spark their imagination and
enthusiasm for learning, helping them to realise their potential
and engage with other young people right across the globe.
To use the power of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to inspire
children and young people please visit the site
http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/education/index.php
For more information please contact
Mark Williams
Sports Development
Officer
Tel 01386 565229
Email mark.williams@wychavon.gov.uk
Hours of work: Mon - Fri 9-5pm
