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Maureen
Average Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 07 Jul 2012 : 13:43:15
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There was certainly a huge turnout in Ware but unfortunately I didn't get to see much from where I was standing. And when I did finally get a glimpse of the runner with her torch, she ran by so fast that if you blinked you missed her. I was quite disappointed.
Thankfully, I was able to see a lot more by watching the BBC video afterwards:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchrelay/day50
Click on the slider bar on the video to get the time at which to start watching.
Ware starts at 10:45 am and ends at 11:05am.
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Billywindsock
Average Member
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Posted - 07 Jul 2012 : 17:40:33
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| I only saw the flame over a few hundred heads, but it was great to see the whole town buzzing and I can say 'I was there.' |
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New Boy
Average Member
United Kingdom
380 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2012 : 21:31:06
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Gosh WOL moaning there's a surprise.
The torch and atmosphere in the town was simply amazing. |
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skippy
Advanced Member
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Posted - 07 Jul 2012 : 21:56:38
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Fantastic number turned out, I was just so suprised to see how many people went back to their cars etc and did not stay around for the carnival. There was a mass exedus towards Ctrane Mead etc (Where they had left their cars) as soon as the torch went past.
I would like to say thanks to all who did stay, as if the children were good enough to still parade in the downpour, then the visitors should have stated to cheer them on.
Just did not have the same atmosphere with the boat parade this year for some reason |
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skippy
Advanced Member
1019 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2012 : 22:26:47
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quote:
Originally posted by Maureen
There was certainly a huge turnout in Ware but unfortunately I didn't get to see much from where I was standing. And when I did finally get a glimpse of the runner with her torch, she ran by so fast that if you blinked you missed her. I was quite disappointed.
Thankfully, I was able to see a lot more by watching the BBC video afterwards:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchrelay/day50
Click on the slider bar on the video to get the time at which to start watching.
Ware starts at 10:45 am and ends at 11:05am.
Direct link to that point
http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchrelay/day50#pid=p00syvw9&t=10h48m39s
Why did they give the up hill section to the oldest runner?
Well done mate! |
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Mummyloves2
Junior Member
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2012 : 22:52:43
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| My two girls braved the parade without any fuss, was so proud. The crowd that did stay were great, even in the down pours there was plenty of smiles. |
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cchallis
Average Member
United Kingdom
347 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2012 : 23:19:36
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| I agree, the old bloke from wgc had to go up the hill, not well planned out. I was steward down in amwell end and it was manic! The only things wrong I think most people agree, only two from WARE carrying the torch, why andy French had to go all the way up north seems logistics isn't great. The other was the cash in merchants seeing whistles etc, same crap we get at dickens evening. |
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Andrew
Average Member
United Kingdom
126 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 00:21:20
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Originally posted by skippy
Fantastic number turned out, I was just so suprised to see how many people went back to their cars etc and did not stay around for the carnival. There was a mass exedus towards Ctrane Mead etc (Where they had left their cars) as soon as the torch went past.
I would have stayed - but some of us have to work. We don't all get weekends off! |
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AThomas
Average Member
United Kingdom
311 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 00:45:12
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Very Well done to all involved!
Ware looked GREAT, and all WOL's should be proud.
Think of the extra income potentially coming into the town with the Olympics.... |
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Andy B
Moderator
New Zealand
3159 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 06:39:05
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| Thanks for the pictures folks they are much appreciated. |
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midnightbluemg
Junior Member
United Kingdom
34 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 10:08:00
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| Thankyou to everyone who visited Ware for the Olympic Flame procession. Special mention to Pat & George at The Worpell for allowing us to put up a gazebo outside. It definitely came in handy during the morning. |
Edited by - midnightbluemg on 08 Jul 2012 10:23:50 |
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Craig
Project Leader
United Kingdom
2312 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 10:24:55
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Gosh WOL moaning there's a surprise.
Excuse me, but I think you'll find a Ware resident is moaning, not Ware Online.
Ware Online is the platform that allows residents and business owners to comment positively or otherwise about things that happen in the community. There aren't many towns that have this facility, so please don't knock it. Ware Online does much good for Ware.
Agreed. The atmosphere in the town was simply amazing. |
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Mel
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1296 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 12:10:35
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| I don't think he was complaining just stating a fact and he was right! And I'm not complaining either, it was nice to see so many people there and shame most of them left before the carnival. Hope the shops did ok out of yesterday. |
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Mummyloves2
Junior Member
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 12:46:08
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| Where can I find the photos from yesterday? Please! :D |
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Pat-H
WoLFer
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 13:00:06
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We watched the flame from outside play somthing and there was loads of space and a nice clear veiw. We saw the runner and the switch over.
It was quick but then there's a whole country to cover!
The carnival was once again amazing and in part due to the pouring rain and those brave kids and their parents sticking with it.
Fantastic display and well done to all those involved including those behind the scenes.
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Mummyloves2
Junior Member
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 13:31:14
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| Due to being in the parade I never got may photos. Did someone take photos for the carnival album for the site? Was looking for a good shot of my girls. They were dressed as the 118 118 people from the advert? |
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Craig
Project Leader
United Kingdom
2312 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 14:08:00
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Oh Gawd! I didn't see any 118 runners! 
Gallery has just gone online here. |
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Mummyloves2
Junior Member
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2012 : 14:32:08
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Great Photo's Craig. Can just see the feet of one behind the Stepping stones sign lol. Im sure I will come across a few on Flickr or facebook over the coming week. x
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