Sunday, 22 July 2012

Olympic flame arrives in Waltham Forest

On Saturday 21 July, the Olympic Flame Torch Relay started in Greenwich Park and headed across London to finish in Waltham Forest.


A celebration marking the Olympic flame's first full day in London was hosted by the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Chestnuts Field. 




Entertainment at Torch Relay
Photo by Juliamaud















Entertainment was provided by Olympic sponsors :-
  • Coca-Cola provided music by Rizzle Kicks
  • Lloyds TSB staged stunning acrobatic performances and
  • Samsung gave a dance performance by Twist and Pulse.

Entertainment at Torch Relay
Photo by Juliamaud


Waltham Forest'scontribution to the entertainment was
  • UnityUK
  • Mizz Camara and
  • Rhythm Kour Collective

Entertainment at Torch Relay
Photo by Juliamaud



Cheers went up around the field for the day's last Torchbearer, Fabrice Muamba. Fabrice lit the cauldron on stage as the  143rd Torchbearer to carry the Flame. 


 Fabrice Muamba with the Olympic Torch
Photo by Juliamaud



On Sunday 22 July the Olympic Flame travelled from Redbridge to Bexley. The countdown in London has begun.......

 

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