The new year holds many positive things for Downhamweb including new events, weekly news stories, town coverage, events and much more!
We are kicking things off with this new feature page titled '2012 - The Olympic Year'.
We hope to provide an up to date news feed over the course of the entire year on all things 'Olympic' happening within Downham Market, this may include things such as events and happenings to clubs and groups to help you get into action! Why not start playing your favourite sport once more, just to have some fun and get more active!
To keep up with this page and other Downhamweb events please highly consider liking our facebook page and/or following our twitter by clicking here
The Let’s Get Active 2012 campaign, led by the West Norfolk Sports Council, is bringing together a host of fun Olympic-inspired events to help west Norfolk residents reap the benefits of an active lifestyle.
You can visit their website by clicking here
Downhamweb Feature Page News
(24/01/2012) - By Joel (With many thanks to Frances Rayner).
1948 Olympic Torch to add extra spark to festival
As previously mentioned there will be an extra spark to this year’s Downham Market Carnival as local runners Cath Duhig (Ryston Runners) and Tina Cawkwell (Downham Dollies) bring the 1948 OlympicTorch to town as part of a 170-mile trail being staged to celebrate Olympic year.
Beginning at Lynnsport, King’s Lynn on Saturday 2 June the 1948 Torch Trail will see scores of runners and cyclists transport the flame around the area and join celebrations across the borough.
The torch will arrive at Heygates Mill at approximately 1.00 pm on 4 June where it will lead the carnival parade en route to the Howdale. Once at the playing field there will be a chance for people to get up close to the torch and take pictures before a delegation of local school students leave with it at 2.30 pm taking it to Wimbotsham.
British, European and world champion racewalker Cath Duhig and member of local women only running group Downham Dollies, Tina Cawkwell were nominated to carry the torch on the Downham leg of the trail as they both work to promote and support sports and activity in the area.
1948 Torch Trail co-ordinator, Paul Brandon, said, “We’re really excited about the tour and want as many people as possible to join in the celebrations. We’re delighted that Downham Market Town Council has invited us to be part of the carnival – it’s set to be a great occasion.”
The 1948 Torch Trail is being organised by the West Norfolk Sports Council and is part of the Let’s Get Active 2012 campaign – a year-long campaign showcasing sports and activities on offer in West Norfolk in Olympic year.
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(We'd like to thank Frances Rayner very much for sharing this great information with us)
(24/01/2012) - By Joel
Downham Diamond Jubilee Olympics
As previously stated the new year holds many positive things for Downhamweb, and of course Downham Market in general...
We have already mentioned that the Olympic Flame will make it’s way from Peterborough to Norwich via King’s Lynn, but this is truly the tip of the iceberg!
This year the Downham Market Festival Committee will be arranging several events with an ongoing theme of the Olympic Games, but to be more specific, the ‘Downham Diamond Jubilee Olympics’. We should also not forget to mention that this is being exclusively announced first on Downhamweb!
The Downhamweb crew are both proud and extremely grateful to be able to announce the upcoming Festival Committee Olympian themed events for this year, the main draw will be the Carnival Parade (Which will be taking place on the Howdale Field) on 4 June, which will feature decorated bikes, a walking float, vintage tractors classic cars and more.
The carnival will be lead by the Downham Market running club representatives, who will be able to graciously lead the in all the floats whilst holding the magnificent 1948 Olympic torch!
The parade is free to enter and will offer many entertaining activities throughout the course of the day, so be prepared for a fantastic time.The Downham Market Town Hall will also be open to look around, as it will be showing the various London Olympic activities...
This year will mark the 38th Downham Market Festival, and here at Downhamweb we are very excited!
Throughout the course of 2012 be sure to check our new feature page titled ‘2012 - The Olympic Year’ where you can keep up to date on all things Olympic and sporty happening, you can easily do this by liking our facebook or following our twitter. We hope to see you in June!
Feature Page Introduction
(13/01/2012) - By Joel
I should begin this update by wishing you all a Happy New Year (albeit very late)!
The new year holds many positive things for Downhamweb including new events, weekly news stories, town coverage, events and much more!
We are kicking things off with this new feature page (which will be replacing our 2011 Downham Market Christmas lights coverage).
Whilst this page may seem rather empy for now, we will be consistantly updating it over the course of the entire year with coverage on olympic and sporting events as well as much more, so be sure to stay 'tuned'.
You can also keep up to date with us by following our twitter, either click here or click the 'follow us' icon on the left side of this Downhamweb page
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