Queen's Baton relay through Blackpool - times and locations for Commonwealth tour
As part of its 29-day journey through England, before the kick-off to the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, the relay will be heading for the seaside town on Saturday, July 16. It is set arrive at the Tower Festival Headland via an open top heritage tram.
READ MORE: Man erects stunning 25ft Blackpool Tower replica in his back garden - and you can stay in itThe baton will be carried during the Blackpool visit by two local baton bearers chosen to undertake the prestigious role. One of them is Keith Stevenson, from Bispham, who is founder of the Mulberry Community Project charity.
Antony Howarth, from Lytham St Anne’s, is the second baton bearer. Tony is an ultra-marathon runner, Samaritan volunteer and advocate for kindness and wellbeing through his daily blog, London Kind and Funny.
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