The Queen’s Baton Relay has already completed its epic journey across the commonwealth, is currently making its honorary 25-day final tour across the UK before arriving in Birmingham for the opening ceremony of the Games. Make sure to tune in for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, which starts on the 28th of July.Join in the fun! The Queen’s Baton Relay comes to Stockport this Sunday The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is coming to Stockport this weekend on Sunday, July 17 and there’s a busy schedule of events and activities taking place!īirmingham is the home of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. It was so much fun to behold, a great honour, and I'm glad that we had such a fantastic turnout for Stockport to play its part in the opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.' Peter's Square was filled with laughter and celebration from those getting stuck in with the various activities on offer. 'I was absolutely thrilled to see residents from across the borough come together in a show of support for our runners, who have all shared their own inspiring stories, personal challenges, and experiences. Mayor of Stockport, Councillor David Wilson was also present at the event, who delivered a special speech, spent time chatting with residents and joined in with the festivities.Ĭouncillor Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council had the following to say about the day's events: It was a true spectacle to see Stockport come together in celebrating such a historic event and being able to put together a memorable experience that all could enjoy.

Active Community Experiences group (ACE) were also in attendance, along with their mascot, to deliver free family fun and multi-sports activities. St Peter's Square in the heart of Stockport was brought to life and transformed with exciting activities and events, including tug-of-war, netball from England Netball and live martial arts demonstrations from Master Sken Muay Thai Academy. Through a collaborative effort, our Batonbearers were able to deliver the baton to its final stop outside the Town Hall, and were met with cheers and applause from friends, family and the general public in a wonderful show of community spirit. The baton was triumphantly carried by our nominated runners, many of whom are from Stockport, alongside the support of the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay team. The event was a resounding success, which saw roaring support from members of the public along Stockport's relay route and around St Peter's Square. On Sunday 17th July, the Queen's Baton Relay finally arrived in Stockport, before continuing its journey across the UK towards Birmingham for the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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