A warm Wigan welcome to the Queen's baton relay in countdown to Commonwealth Games
The Queen's baton relay visited Wigan at the weekend as part of the Birmingham 2022 celebrations.
By Gaynor Clarke
Published 18th Jul 2022, 10:11 GMT
There was a day of entertainment at Haigh Woodland Park culminating in the arrival of the baton, with people of all ages turning out to celebrate the special occasion.
After travelling to countries around the world, the relay is touring England for 25 days in a celebration of sport, culture and communities during the countdown to the Commonwealth Games.
1. Birmingham 2022 Queen's baton relay comes to Wigan
Batonbearer Peter Hill Photo: Nick England
2. Birmingham 2022 Queen's baton relay comes to Wigan
Batonbearers at Haigh Woodland Park Photo: Nick England
3. Birmingham 2022 Queen's baton relay comes to Wigan
Batonbearers Alex Winstanley and Nazir Afzal hold the Queen's baton Photo: Nick England
4. Birmingham 2022 Queen's baton relay comes to Wigan
Batonbearer Adam Lee Photo: Nick England
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