London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay

Give someone you know a chance to shine

Runner with the Olympic torchDo you know someone truly inspirational? This is your chance to give them their moment to shine. You have until 29 June 2011 to nominate them to be a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer and don't forget, you can nominate more than one person, as long as they are aged 12 and over, with no upper age limit.

Lit in Greece, the Olympic Flame sets off from Land's End in Cornwall on 19 May 2012. Representing peace, unity and friendship, the Flame will be carried by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers on its journey to the Olympic Stadium and the opening ceremony of the London Games on Friday 27 July 2012. It will visit all London boroughs - including the Royal Borough - with evening celebrations at Waltham Forest, Bexley, Wandsworth, Ealing, Haringay and Westminster. The whole route is still in development and will be announced later this year.

As it makes its way across the UK on a 70-day journey it will bring the excitement of the Games to everyone, with 95 percent of the population within a one hour journey time of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. Please see more information on the torch relay.

Councillor Sir Merrick Cockell, Leader of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, said: “I know we have many inspirational people, young and old in the borough, and would urge our residents to take time and nominate someone who has a special story to tell, has sporting talent or has made a real contribution to the life of the community to take part in this historic event.

“Of course we are already very proud to be hosting not only the Olympic volleyball competition but also the cycle road races and I am delighted that the Olympic Torch relay will provide an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our residents.”

If there is someone locally who is truly inspirational and always strive to do their best, nominate them as a torchbearer by completing the simple online form completing the simple online form here.  

 

We want to hear your nomination so share it with us london2012@rbkc.gov.uk