The Commonwealth Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in Merseyside next week, with two Olympians, a Special Olympics champion and a number of community heroes set to take part.
On Sunday, July 17 and Monday, July 18, Knowsley and Liverpool will welcome the relay, which aims to bring together communities during the build up to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The Games start with the Opening Ceremony on July 28.
The baton is made from copper, aluminium and steel and features a platinum strand in homage to The Queen in her Platinum Jubilee year. It is also equipped with cutting-edge technology; 360-degree camera, heart rate monitor, atmospheric sensors and LED lighting.
