The Olympic Flame is coming to Colchester

We are proud to confirm that on Friday 6th July 2012 the Olympic Flame will visit Colchester.

We were also delighted to see that Colchester was included on London 2012's official Torch Relay animated ‘fly through' video (about 2 minutes 15 seconds in) and you can see it here:
http://www.london2012.com/videos/2011/olympic-torch-relay-route-animation.php

In the build up to the start of the event, the Olympic Flame will make its journey from Greece and arrive in the UK on 18 May 2012, ready for the Olympic Torch Relay to begin the following day. Representing peace, unity and friendship, the Flame will start its 70-day journey around the UK towards the Olympic Stadium carried by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers from communities all over the country.

On 27 July 2012 the eyes of the world will be on London for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. That evening the Olympic Flame will arrive at the Olympic Stadium for the lighting of the cauldron to signify the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

On 6th July when the Olympic Flame reaches Colchester, local Torchbearers will carry it, offering communities from all corners of the borough and beyond the chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Full details, including the exact route of the Olympic Torch Relay, will be announced closer to the time, inviting people from across the area to welcome the Olympic Flame to Colchester.