19 March 2012

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It has been officially confirmed that the Olympic Flame will enter East Grinstead on the A264 starting at Lyndhurst Farm Close and joining the London Road on the way into the town centre before travelling through the historic core of East Grinstead’s High Street. Leader of the Town Council, Norman Webster said “We all feel so proud that East Grinstead has been selected to host the torch. It’s going to be magnificent to see young and old alike greet the Olympic Flame to the backdrop of our town’s Mediaeval and Tudor heritage”. To see the route in full you should visit www.london2012.com/olympictorchrelay.

The town is also expecting to host hundreds of children from across Mid Sussex, and Town Clerk Julie Holden has been busy handling the logistics to accommodate visitors and the many coaches that will be arriving. ”We are working closely with our colleagues at Mid Sussex” Said Julie “ And rest assured that there will be space for one and all to greet the Olympic cavalcade. Just like any other event with crowds, we all need to be aware of safety and take care of young and old alike”. The town centre is expected to be dressed overall with bunting and flags along the shopping streets, and further announcements of what will be taking place are expected soon.