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Queen's baton to pass through York for the Commonwealth Games

Wednesday, 13 July 2022 01:00

By Callum Belshaw

The Queen and a baton bearer

Queen's baton to pass through York for the Commonwealth Games.

The Queen's royal baton will be passing through York today on its way to Birmingham for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. A relay will be taking place along the city walls and around York Minster at around 12pm. 

The baton bearers were nominated for inspiring others in sport. Colin Lea is one of the bearers who will be travelling through York. He was nominated for his sport mentoring and fundraising for the Fire Emergency Service and British Red Cross.

 

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