The Cultural Partnership

Culture and Sport Development

Olympic Torch Relay Stewards Required!

The Olympic Torch Relay is coming to Reading! Be a part of this amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of the Olympics! Reading is excited and proud to be selected as one of only 66 areas in the UK to host the Olympic Flame and an evening celebration event as part of its journey around the UK. The Olympic Flame will travel for approximately 12 hours each day before stopping each evening.

The Olympic flame will arrive in Reading on 10th July 2012 and will be carried through the town by local torch-bearers. Be apart of this historic event by signing up as a community Activator Relay Steward and help assist the safe passage of the Olympic Torch through Reading.

Due to the success of previous workshops we are pleased to announce two further workshops (you only need to attend one):
In order to take part you must register at www.theculturalpartnership.co.uk and book onto a 1 hour introduction workshop on either:

• Thursday 17th May, 6-7.30pm at South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU *
• Saturday 19th May, 12-2pm at South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU

Limited (free) parking is available onsite.
*please note that there is no disability access to the workshop at South Street Arts Centre on the 17th May.

Individuals will also need to commit to 1 hour final brief on Sunday 8th July and commit your time on 10th July and/or 11th July 2012.
Training in stewarding, first aid and disability and equality awareness is also being offered to lead stewards.

Step 1

Individual sign up form REGISTER

Organisation/group sign up form https://app.e2ma.net/app2/survey/34788/35536/63ca0b24ed/

Step 2

To book your introduction workshop date please e-mail theculturalpartnership@reading.gov.uk

Step 3 (organisations/groups ONLY)

Alternately if you are an organisation/group or club that has over 10 members that would like to take part then we can arrange a direct workshop with your members.

Please contact the Culture and Sport Development Service on 01189374048 or e-mail theculturalpartnership@reading.gov.uk for further information.

For further information contact the Culture and Sport Development Service:

Phone: 0118 937 4047
Email: theculturalpartnership@reading.gov.uk

In writing:
Reading Borough Council
Culture and Sport Development Team
Town Hall
Blagrave Street
Reading
RG1 1QH

For any other general enquires email theculturalpartnership@reading.gov.uk

Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration at The Madejski Stadium 10th July

The Olympic flame will visit Reading on the 10th July and will light up the Madejski Stadium with a special free evening celebration. Reading is one of 66 evening celebration locations across the UK, and we are delighted to announce the details of this unique event for the whole family.

The event will feature a mix of music, dance and acrobatics. Reading Borough Council are delighted to present an excerpt of the spectacular art project; Tree of Light, a collaborative piece involving community groups from across Reading. The three Presenting Partners will also each provide 20 minutes of exciting and stimulating entertainment for the event. This will include Coca-Cola showcasing exciting up-and-coming live music acts, Lloyds TSB bringing stunning acrobatic performances to the site and Samsung staging dance performances.

Prior to and during the show, the audience will have the opportunity participate in a number of activities courtesy of Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung. These include having your photograph taken with the London 2012 Torch and other Olympic-related activities.

Towards the end of the two-hour show, the last Torchbearer of the day in Reading will light a celebration cauldron on stage at the event which will enable the Olympic Flame to be seen by the audience.

Tickets for this once in a lifetime free event will be available initially to Reading Borough Council residents with tickets available via the Reading Arts Box Office from 10am on 8th May.

Tickets are limited to 4 per household and will feature a mix of standing and seating. Tickets can be purchased in person at The Hexagon; over the phone on 0118 9606060 or online at www.readingarts.com proof of address will need to be shown on collection of tickets. A booking fee of £1 per transaction will apply.

Click here to book tickets:

http://readingarts.com/othervenues/whatson/event.asp?id=SXBE6F-A78200C9

The event will be family friendly, with gates opening at 4pm and the finish of the event at 8pm.

Limited car parking will be available close to the Stadium for purchase by successful ticket bookers and there will be a special shuttle bus service for ticket holders.