June 25th - Olympic Torch relay to pass through Barnsley

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  1. Cal

    CalgaryTyke New Member

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    En route from Leeds to Sheffield - via Lundwood,Cundy Cross, Barnsley, Darton, Kexbrough, Chapeltown. Who's going to take a look? Even better, anyone taking part?
     
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  2. Bossman

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    Bloody hell that's a bit risky...it will probably end up been weighed in somewhere
     
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    Don't think they've announced the torch-bearers yet. I've nominated a couple of people who got past the first stage, so hopefully they will be involved.
     
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    Not going through Dodworth I see

    Bloody typical. Boycott the entire event I say.
     
    Stahlrost, Nov 7, 2011
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  5. Whi

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    Re: Not going through Dodworth I see

    Who are the torch-bearers? Members of the public or sports people?
    Be nice to see Sir Bobby carrying it thru Lundwood..
     
    Whitey, Nov 7, 2011
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    Re: Not going through Dodworth I see

    Torch bearers will be a mix of people nominated (e.g. People who are regarded as inspirational to their peers) , people who have been nominated by sponsors, ... E.g. I think Barclays Bank have a number of slots where good causes can nominate people. No doubt there will be a few celebs etc sling the way.
    Nominations had to be in months ago. I nominated a lad with a learning disability in Sheffield who has been involved in a lot of the projects we run. He's a superb role model, and if he gets a slot it will be a dream come true for him.
     
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  7. Mrs

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    Councillor Houghton definately deserves to do the tarn leg on recognition of all his fine work done for the community.
     
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    People nominated aren't expected to find out if they've been picked until Feb 2012. Seb Coe was on radio this morning on about it.

    Not interested in Olympics at all here, it's for them down South ain't it? (Paid for in part by our taxes).
     
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    Couldn't give a toss about London 2012. Maybe that will change nearer the time, but I don't see the fuss about it. Spending billions of pounds we just don't have on something that lasts three weeks. Those billions wasted on London 2012 could make an hell of a difference to hospitals, police force, fire brigade, creating new jobs etc. I don't feel at all nostalgic about an event happening four hours south of here. It's basically something for the south of England, with overpriced tickets and by the sounds of it a **** poor way of distributing them. I don't know why anyone would want to stand about in the streets and watch someone they don't know carrying a damn torch.
     
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    I've been nominated...

    .....and have got through the first stage.

    Should know if I'm running beginning of December
     
    barnsley66, Nov 7, 2011
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    ...he needs it sticking up his backside more like..... and even then he wouldn't be able to organise it correctly!
     
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    Re: I've been nominated...

    And so you should be. I think it would be thoroughly deserved honour.
     
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    Re: I've been nominated...

    People have said I deserve something, but I've never dared ask what!;)
     
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  14. Mrs

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    It would definately light up his life.

    You caring sod you.
     
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    Re: I've been nominated...

    For the work you've done in the past, and continue to do presently, it would be thoroughly deserved.
    And, for once, I'm not bull****ting you.
     
    JLWBigLil, Nov 7, 2011
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  16. barnsley66

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    Re: I've been nominated...

    Now you're making me blush!:redface:

    Seriously, thank you for the support.

    Fingers crossed for December.
     
    barnsley66, Nov 7, 2011
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    Re: I've been nominated...

    Just as long as you're prepared to be my labourer on a dig next summer!!:D
     
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    Will there be scantily clad young ladies?

    'Cos I might be interested!!!:wink:
     
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    Re: Will there be scantily clad young ladies?

    I might have taken a walk down into town to watch....but it's on a Monday so I won't be taking time off work!
     
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    Re: Will there be scantily clad young ladies?

    Half of Lundwoods young un's will be running behind it trying to get "two's" off it.
     
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