Around 161,500 people lined the streets of Surrey to catch a glimpse of the Olympic torch relay travelling across the county. From Godstone to Guildford, cheering crowds delighted in seeing a slice of Olympic history unfold on their doorsteps on Friday. More than 50 torchbearers carried the flame on day 63 of its journey around the … Continue reading
Following the announcement that 6,800 people across the UK were given conditional offers to be Olympic torchbearers, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Services and the 2012 Games Denise Saliagopoulos said: “Congratulations to all those who have been offered the chance to become Olympic torchbearers. I’m sure they must be overjoyed at the prospect … Continue reading
The Olympic torch relay will pass through 11 towns and villages in Surrey during its nationwide tour, it was revealed today. The flame will be in Surrey on July 10 and 17, next year, before returning again on July 20 for a night of celebration at Stoke Park in Guildford. This will be the final … Continue reading