Olympic Torch Relay

23/05/2012

The Olympic Torch will be making its way through Chippenham on May 23rd as part of its route across the UK. Starting on the Bristol  Road at 9.46am  ( From the Park Avenue junction) a succession of torch bearers will carry the torch via Marshfield Road, Park Lane, New Road , High Street, Market Place, The Causeway and finally London Road to Hardens Road at 10.15am.This will be followed by a parade by the torch bearers  through the town to a presentation by the Mayor outside the TownHall at 11.00am followed by a civic reseption.

There will be a Fun Fair on River Island, a jazz band outside the Town Hall and two choirs, the  Ugandan Church Choir and Lingmara Choir in the Market Place

The Olympic Torch Relay will be a 70-day celebration, starting in the UK on 18 May, travelling thousands of miles and bringing the London 2012 Games to many communities.