THERE was plenty of Commonwealth fun as the Queens Baton Relay ran into Sanders Park on Saturday.
Baton bearers took part in the run through Sanders Park before the relay continued on to Kidderminster.
Enjoying the atmosphere. Picture by Marcus Mingins 2922026MMR2 copyright Bullivant Media
Ruby Brett heads through the park. Picture by Marcus Mingins 2922026MMR18 copyright Bullivant Media
Ruby Brett is 13 and has tuberous sclerosis and has recently ran the Great Junior Run to raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
She was nominated by her grandad.
Lorraine Parker racing along. Picture by Marcus Mingins 2922026MMR5 copyright Bullivant Media
Hands in the air for Ricardo D’Alva. Picture by Marcus Mingins 2922026MMR11 copyright Bullivant Media
Bromsgrove District Council’s nominated baton bearer, Leanna Horne was chosen to be the final carrier of this section of the relay.
Leanna Horne makes her way through the crowds. Picture by Marcus Mingins 2922026MMR12 copyright Bullivant Media
There were events at the bandstand for another 90 minutes after the baton had left Bromsgrove.
Entertainment on the day included demonstrations from Bromsgrove Gymnastics club, the Music Bus from seven arts and the Bromsgrove Festival.
Gymnasts entertain the crowds. Picture by Marcus Mingins 2922026MMR1 copyright Bullivant Media
The day was also used as the 20th anniversary of the bandstand being commissioned for the Queens Golden Jubilee.
The baton bearers played their part in the 16th Queens Baton Relay, which aims to bring together communities across the commonwealth.
Town crier Kevin ward joins in the fun. Picture by Marcus Mingins 2922026MMR15 copyright Bullivant Media
Between 40 and 130 Batonbearers have been carrying the baton every day across hundreds of villages, towns and cities throughout the UK.
The Batonbearers have been nominated for their inspirational stories and to recognise their contributions to their local area in sports, education, the arts and charity.
The Queen’s Baton Relay started its tour of the Commonwealth’s 72 nations and territories at Buckingham Palace last October.
