From BBC Sport Ed McKeever powered to victory in the men’s 200m kayak to win Britain’s 26th gold medal of the 2012 Olympics. McKeever crossed the line in 36.246 seconds to win Britain’s second ever Olympic canoe sprint gold medal after Tim Brabants triumphed in 2008. From Wiltshire Times Bradford on Avon’s Ed McKeever claimed Great Britain’s 26th gold medal this morning as he stormed to victory in the k1 200m …Read More
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Olympic torch caught on camera in BoA
Found on YouTube, here’s the torch going over the Town Bridge: And here it is passing the Co-op on Winsley Road: Have you seen other photos or videos? Let us know!
Thanks for a great day
(More photos here.) (Wiltshire Times has a report and photos here.) What a spectacular day yesterday was in Bradford, A huge amount of work brought together by the Town Council centred around that fabulous stage – what a success. Thank you everyone involved in making it a day to remember! (Contributed by: Stephanie Ridout)
BoA anthem for Olympic Torch day
Here’s a track I’ve put together with Neil Ryles from Bath Road Studio in BoA, written for the Olympic Torch Relay coming through town next week. It’s called ’Run For Your Life’. It started off as a bit of a laugh and turned into something pretty good, we (somewhat biasedly) think. You can also hear it (and “Like” it) on our Facebook page. (Contributed by: Gordon Duncan)
Details of Olympic Torch road closure
Details have been announced of a four-and-a-half hour closure of Market St on 22nd May, as part of celebrations held as the Olympic Torch passes through the town. Here’s the official announcement from Wiltshire Council: Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Closure of: A363 Market Street (Part), Bradford on Avon (Ref: A3/JJC/12/43) Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close …Read More
