Olympic torch coming to Wiltshire

7th November 2011, 08:33

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People in Wiltshire are going to get plenty of opportunities to take a look at the Olympic torch.

We now know the exact route the torch will be taking around the county, check out the details here .

Wiltshire Council is also encouraging as many communities as possible to get involved in the celebrations and line the torch route. The council is removing forms and red tape to allow people to arrange events and street parties simply and quickly.  To find out how to organise a street party and plan their celebrations people should visit the council's website .

A big part of celebrating 2012  will be the Wiltshire 2012 Festival of Celebration taking place this summer at Hudson’s Field, Salisbury (July 11). The festival, which is being organised by Wiltshire Council, will showcase local talent throughout the day and evening and include a national headline act provided by LOCOG. The festival is also set to include a business breakfast event involving more than 300 businesses which will provide them with a fantastic opportunity to promote their businesses to the thousands of people expected to attend,  as well as a workshop for schools, a sports programme, street performers, a farmers’ and craft market and a fun fair.

A website dedicated to the Wiltshire 2012 Festival of Celebration is now up and running, find out more here .

The torch will be visiting the following Wiltshire towns and villages:

Tuesday May 22, 2012
Southwick
Trowbridge -
Bradford-on-Avon

Wednesday May 23, 2012
Chippenham
Calne
Marlborough
Wootton Bassett

Wednesday July 11, 2012
Ludgershall
Tidworth
Amesbury
The Winterbournes
Salisbury -

Thursday July 12, 2012
Salisbury
Wilton
Barford St Martin
Fovant
Ludwell