To receive information on how communities can organise local events to celebrate the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. A toolkit has been produced giving more details and copies of this will be available at the meeting.
Minutes:
(a) Supporting Local Events to Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics
Anne Huggett, Senior Media Relations Officer, gave a presentation regarding the plans for 2012 and the celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics.
• 2 key events
• Olympic Torch Route and;
• The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
• A real opportunity to;
• Reinvigorate our local economy
• Showcase what we have and what we do so well in Wiltshire
• Promote our strong and vibrant community spirit
• This was an opportunity for communities to showcase talent, history and diversity and hold local events or street parties
2012 Olympics
• Wiltshire Council had worked with the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) to secure the Torch Relay in Wiltshire.
• 120 Torchbearers would cover 100 miles per day
• This will include lunch time and evening events
• There would be an evening event in Salisbury on 11 July 2011
• The Olympic Torch will visit 15 towns in Wiltshire in May and July.
• Tuesday 22 May 2012 – afternoon:
• Southwick
• Trowbridge
• Bradford on Avon
• Wednesday 23 May 2012 - morning
• Chippenham
• Calne
• Marlborough
• Royal Wootton Bassett - afternoon
• Wednesday 11 July 2012 – afternoon and eve
• Ludgershall
• Tidworth
• Amesbury
• The Winterbournes
• Salisbury – including evening event at Hudson’s Field
• Thursday 12 July 2012 - morning
• Salisbury –morning start from the Cathedral
• Wilton
• Barford St Martin
• Fovant
• Ludwell
• Opportunities for celebrations and event:
• Party or celebration for local Torch bearers
• Queen’s Diamond Jubilee event for all communities at Salisbury Cathedral (+ Royal visit) – early May
• 1 Day business and community festival – Hudson’s Field, Salisbury – 11 July
• Business breakfast event – 11 July
• Music event – main stage – Hudson’s Field, Salisbury – 11 July
• Salisbury evening event – 11 July
• Torchbearers reception and presentation – 11 July
• Local events or street parties across the county
What can the Council do to support these celebrations?
• Raise awareness in our communities of what’s happening
• Inspire involvement
• Provide the opportunities to showcase local community groups
• Provide support and assistance
• Break down the barriers – make it easy!
• Ensure communities are safe
• Help to manage the media - provide lots of local stories and news
• Local Groups were invited to upload a clip of themselves to Youtube and then email the link to 2012celebrations@wiltshire.gov.uk for the Shine 4 Wiltshire competition closing date 26 February.
• The links will then be uploaded to Facebook on 29 February where the public will be able to vote for their favourite act.
• The winner will perform as the support act to a national headline act on 11 July at Hudson’s Field, Salisbury
• The Communications Team have toolkits available which will help you plan your event
• For any information/help/guidance and to let Wiltshire Council know what you are planning please email 2012celebrations@wiltshire.gov.uk
• For all the latest information follow us on twitter @Wilts2012AYOC
It was noted that attempts had been made to include Avebury in the torchbearing route but that the route was fixed by LOCOG and no changes were possible.