london 2012 torch relay guide
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London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay guide
Next weekend isCoventrys moment to
shine when the Olympic
Flame arrives in the city
and the build up to London
2012 hits fever pitch.
On Sunday 1 July, ater the
end o the Godiva Festival
at 4.30pm, a special event,
in War Memorial Park, will
welcome the London 2012
Olympic Torch Relay to
Coventry. Enjoy entertainment
rom local theatre companyTalking Birds as well as music
rom Morning Parade and
dance rom Freeman Dance
Gangsters. At around 6.50pmthe Olympic Flame arrives in
the park and the cauldron is
lit.
The ollowing morning rom
6.30am watch the Olympic
Torch Relay depart rom
Millennium Place and tour
the city centre beore it
leaves Coventry on its way to
Leicester.
Leader o Coventry City
Council, Cllr John Mutton
said: I am so excited andproud that Coventry is a
co-Host City or London 2012.
The Olympic Torch Relay will
Coventry welcomes London 2012
www.coventry.gov.uk/london2012
be the climax o a antastweekend o entertainmen
the Godiva Festival. This
once in a lietime opportu
so lets line the streets an
give the London 2012 Tor
Relay a really big Coventr
welcome.
Inside this special Torch
Relay guide you will fnd a
the inormation you need
welcome the Olympic Fla
to Coventry. And rememb
both events are free anno ticket is required so
come and enjoy Coventry
moment to shine!
The torchbearers have all been chosen or their special achievements whether in sport, overcoming illness or contributions
to charity, all inspirational in their own right. Each torchbearer will carry the Olympic Flame or around 300m beore passing
it on the next torchbearer at a kissing point. Last month 19 local torchbearers celebrated at a reception with council leader,
Cllr John Mutton (centre) and Olympian David Moorcrot (let).
Did you know the Olympic Torch,
has been made in Coventry by local
manuacturing frm, The Premier Group
The torchs triangular, gold coloured
orm is perorated by 8000 circles
representing the 8000 torchbearers andtheir stories o personal achievement o
contribution to their local communities
Made in Coventry
Seepages
2and3for
routemaps
Be part of Coventrys moment to shine
Sunday 1 July and Monday 2 July
Follow:
@Coventry
#TorchRela
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Earl Street, Coventry, CV1 5RR
e-mail: [email protected]
www.coventry.gov.uk/london2012
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Monday 2 J
Remember:
The Olympic Torch Relay will be in two parts, the
you will see will be the activation convoy this
the actual Olympic Torch carried by the Torchbea
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Day 44
Where to watch the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
Arriving in Coventry and celebration event
Day 45
Where to watch the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
Departing rom Coventry
rt o London 2012 and join the celebrations as the Olympic Torch
ried into Coventry onSunday 1 July and departs rom the city on
ay 2 July. Line the streets as the Torchbearers carry the Flame to the
Memorial Park ollowed by a special celebration event in the Park on
ay 1 July.
ay 2 July you can join the route where the torch sets o on Day 45
Millennium Place and departs the city along Binley Road and onto
on Road. Please see route details by visiting
ondon2012.com/torch-relay
The Torch Relay
arrives in Coventry at
approximately 6.10pm
(Entertainment in the War Memorial
Park from 4pm)
Location:Kenpas Highway (A45) at
junction with Woodside Avenue North.
First Torchbearer enters the city along
Kenpas Highway and let into
Leamington Road.
The Torch is carried along Leamington
Road to the Junction o Warwick Road
and Kenilworth Road.
Let into Kenilworth Road and turning
into the War Memorial Park ater passing
Earlsdon Avenue South.
Torchbearer arrives at the main stage in
the War Memorial Park at approximately
6.50pm.
Cheering on the
Olympic Flame
Sunday 1 July
The route indicates the direction where
the Torchbearers will start and fnish.
Please plan your journey to allow plenty
o time or you to get to and rom the
event.
There will be plenty o vantage points
along the arrival route.
Arrival time in Coventry is approximately6.10pm.
Additional car parking is available at the
Virgin Trains car park on Warwick Road.
A special
send off!
Monday 2 July
The route indicates
the direction where the
Torchbearers will start and fnish.
Please plan your journey to allow plenty o time
to get to and rom the event. There will be plenty
o vantage points along the departure route.
Departure time rom Coventry (Millennium Place)
is approximately 7am.
The Torch Relay
departs from Coventry
at approximately 7am
(Entertainment from 6.30am)
Location:Millennium Place, at the
top o the spiral ramp.
First Torchbearer departs the city
starting at Millennium Place and
turning into Fairax Street and right
into Priory Street.
Along Priory Street then right up
Cathedral steps and under arches
and along Trinity Churchyard.
Turn let into Broadgate.
Turn onto High Street and along Earl
Street and Sky Blue Way (A4600)
Continue onto Binley Road (A428).
Torchbearer carries the Torch along
Binley Road onto Brandon Road and
fnishes at the second roundabout
on Brandon Road/Herald Way at
approximately 8am.
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Sunday 1 July programme
Coventrys moment to shineAter enjoying the Godiva Festival the excitement continues
with the arrival o the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
Please take care when leaving the park and
be aware o trafc and other park users.
4 - 4.30pm Godiva Festival closes
Spectators to make their way to the
Torch Relay celebrations
5pm Torch Relay Celebration Stage show begins with
Freeman Dance Gangsters
5.15 -
5.40pm
Samsung present Twist and Pulse
5.45 -
6.05pm
Dance entertainment rom Lloyds TSB
6.10pm Coca Cola present Morning Parade
6.30pm Welcome rom Cllr John Mutton,
Leader o Coventry City Council
6.40pm Introducing British Olympians
6.50pm Olympic Flame arrival
6.55pm Olympic Cauldron is lit
7pm Talking Birds - Song or Phoenix
7.20pm Event closes
Timesapproximate)
London 2012 Olympic
Torch Relay Celebration Stage
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