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- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth May 19
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter May 20
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton May 21
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol May 22
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham May 23
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester May 24
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff May 25
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea May 26
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth May 27
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor May 28
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester May 29
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent May 30
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton May 31
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool June 1
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown June 2
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush June 3
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry June 4
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry June 5
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast June 6
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields June 7
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow June 8
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness June 9
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick June 10
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen June 11
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee June 12
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh June 13
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick June 14
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne June 15
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham June 16
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough June 17
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull June 18
- Day 32 Hull to York June 19
- Day 33 York to Carlisle June 20
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere June 21
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool June 22
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester June 23
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds June 24
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield June 25
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes June 26
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln June 27
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham June 28
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby June 29
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham June 30
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry July 1
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester July 2
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough July 3
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich July 4
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich July 5
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford July 6
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge July 7
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton July 8
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford July 9
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading July 10
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury July 11
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth July 12
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth July 13
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton July 14
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth July 15
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton July 16
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings July 17
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover July 18
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone July 19
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford July 20
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest July 21
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley July 22
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth July 23
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing July 24
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey July 25
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster July 26
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium July 27
70 days; 70 routes
- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull
- Day 32 Hull to York
- Day 33 York to Carlisle
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium
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Lytham St Anne's
- Royal Lytham St Anne's
- St Patrick's Road South
- St Thomas Road
- Clifton Drive South (A584)
- King Edward Avenue
- Inner Promenade
- Ansdell Road South
- Clifton Drive (A584)
- West Beach (A584)
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Warton
- Lytham Road (A584)
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Preston
- Blackpool Road (A5085)
- Tulkelth Brow
- Tulketh Brow (B6241)
- Water Lane (A583)
- Fylde Road (A583)
- Corporation Street (A5071)
- Corporation Street
- Fishergate
- Cheapside
- Market Street
- Earl Street
- Lancaster Road
- Church Street
- Stanley Street (A6)
- New Hall Lane (A59)
- Brockholes Brow (A59)
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Blackburn
- Preston New Road (A677)
- Montague Street
- Barbara Castle Way
- Preston New Road
- King William Street
- Northgate
- Town Hall Street
- Exchange Street
- Victoria Street
- Barbara Castle Way (A667)
- Barbara Castle Way (A677)
- Eanam (A677)
- Copy Nook (A667)
- Bottomgate
- Accrington Road (A677)
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Accrington
- Union Road (B6231)
- Market Street
- Blackburn Road
- Abbey Street
- Eastgate (A680)
- Burnley Road (A679)
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Burnley
- Accrington Road (A679)
- Westway (A679)
- Trafalgar Street (B6240)
- Sandygate
- Queen Lancashire Way (B6240)
- St James's Street
- Hammerton Street
- Hargreaves Street
- Manchester Road
- Red Lion Street
- Parker Lane
- Grimshaw Street
- Manchester Road
- Mechanics
- Manchester Road
- Manchester Road (A682)
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Crawshawbooth
- Burnley Road (A682)
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Reedsholme
- Burnley Road (A682)
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Rawtenstall
- Burnley Road (A682)
- St Marys Way (A682)
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Rochdale
- Edenfield Road (A680)
- Sandy Lane (B6452)
- Bury Road (B6222)
- College Road
- Newgate
- The Esplanade
- Manchester Road (A58)
- Bolton Road (A58)
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Heywood
- Rochdale Road East (A58)
- York Street (A58)
- Market Place (A58)
- Market Street (A58)
- Bridge Street (A58)
- Bury Street (A58)
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Bury
- Rochdale Road (A58)
- Derby Way (A58)
- The Rock
- Market Street
- Haymarket Street
- Knowsley Street
- Manchester Road (A56)
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Whitefield
- Manchester Road (A56)
- Bury New Road (A56)
- Bury Old Road (A665)
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Prestwich
- Bury Old Road (A665)
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Higher Broughton
- Bury Old Road (A665)
- Leicester Road (A576)
- Great Cheetham Street East (A6010)
- St James Road (A6010)
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Cheetham Hill
- St James Road (A6010)
- Elizabeth Street (A6010)
- Queen's Road (A6010)
- Cheetham Hill Road (A665)
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Manchester
- Cheetham Hill Road (A665)
- Corporation Street (A6042)
- Exchange Square
- Cateaton Street
- Deansgate (A56)
- Whitworth Street West (B6269)
- Whitworth Street (B6269)
- Sackville Street
- Sackville Gardens
- Sackville Street
- Portland Street
- Nicholas Street
- Booth Street
- Cooper Street
- Lloyd Street
- Albert Square
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Albert Square, Manchester
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0558: Good morning and welcome to a soggy day 36 of the Olympic torch relay - today travelling from Lytham St Anne's to Manchester.
0600: Today's route is once again set to be covered by torrential rain, which has already forced changes to some of today's events. The live Blue Peter event in Burnley has been cancelled because of the weather while some of Friday's plans were also washed out.
Your early text commentators in the morning sunshine in west London are Michael Hirst and Ian Westbrook.
0605: Today's relay starts with a photo opportunity at Royal Lytham and St Anne's Golf Club - home of this year's Open Championship from 19 to 22 July. Unfortunately we will not be able to bring you pictures of this - but the media vehicle is currently parked outside the course.
0611: As well as being another big day for the torch relay, today is also the start of Radio 1's Hackney Weekend. The two-day event on Hackney Marshes will be attended by more than 100,000 people.
0615: Back to the relay though and while we wait to see our first torchbearer, a quick summary of what to expect today.
The convoy travels 71 miles as it wends its way from Lytham to Manchester via Warton, Preston, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, where the relay stops for an early lunch, Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme, Rawtenstall, Rochdale, Heywood, Bury, Whitefield, Prestwich, Higher Broughton and Cheetham Hill before arriving in the centre of Manchester.
Typical British stiff upper lip from Stephen Sykes who tells us: "The rain is not going to stop me seeing the torch as it passes through Preston today #onceinalifetime"
0618: It is blowing a gale as the day's first torchbearer comes into view on #bbctorchcam. It is Alice Kelly, 14, from Warrington, who recently cycled 152 miles from coast-to-coast to raise funds for a trip to the Gambia costing £1,200.
This will allow her to deliver a peer education programme in the community and schools in a third world country.
0623: A good sized early morning crowd out on Lytham's streets to see Sally Hadley, 16, from Bury, who took part in the Marie Curie Cancer Care Swimathon last year and hopes by being team captain of Bury & Elton swimming club to inspire people to take up the sport.
She volunteers at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary.
0625: Now it's Jane Adlum, 43, from Rossendale, who has combined taking on big challenges in the past year - both at work, and at home organising her daughter's wedding and coming to terms with her husband's early retirement. And she's now carrying the Olympic flame - now that's multi-tasking.
0627: A little bow between Jane and our next torchbearer Ian Buck, 76. for 20 years he managed teams in the Paulton Youth football Club where he was a major fundraiser, while also raising money for Fleetwood & Cleveleys Lions Club.
He now plays a role organising the Blackpool Annual Carnival and fundraising for the Trinity Hospice. He visits the Blackpool Children's Hospital each Christmas Day to give presents to the kids.
0630: Don't look now but Ian seems to have a problem with the lower half of his torchbearer's kit. He is having to walk along holding the torch in his left hand and the waistband of his trousers in his right. He bravely lets go for a minute before having to hold them up once again.
He takes it in good spirit though, with a big smile on his face as his stint with the torch continues.
0631: Sixty-four-year-old Leonard Curtis MBE runs Donna's Dream House Charity in memory of his late daughter Donna, and the charity has gained the Queens Award for voluntary service. It provides free breaks for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Len works alongside HMP Kirkham with inmates to enable them to volunteer at the charity and gain new confidence and belief before their release back into the community and into paid jobs.
0633: It's all happening on Leonard's run. First he goes past a group of cheerleaders standing on either side of the road in their red uniforms - then a female steward wearing one of the fluorescent yellow jackets steps out from the crowd to give him a huge kiss.
0636: Now it's Trevor Mills, 70, who has raised £25,000 by running 19 marathons for the Trinity Hospice in Fylde - completing the London Marathon an epic 16 times... 300 yards with the torch should be no bother, despite the blustery conditions!
There seems to be a bit of trouble getting his torch alight and although a flame eventually appears, the torch security team member is not happy snd insists Trevor tries again with a different torch. This time everybody is happy and with the wind whipping around, off he goes.
0639: BBCtorchcam picks up a good shot of a father and young son riding on a tandem trying to keep up with the relay on the pavement before the flame passes to Jack Taylor, 20, who has completed various cycle events for charity, including the Manchester-to-blackpool bike and Fylde Coast Windmill rides.
He joined Blackpool Rangers Junior Football Club at the age of 6 and remained until the age of 16. Since leaving school he has put himself through ther FA Coaching course and now manages and coaches the local under-10 squad.
0642: "Go on Jack give us a smile" shouts one spectator along the route - and Jack can't help but grin.
Now he is handing over to Brian Porter, 48, who teaches Sport Science at Blackpool and The Fylde College and he is constantly searching for opportunities for his students to develop their skills.
A lover of running, he has raised £10,000 for charity, and also volunteers doing stadium announcements at Fylde Football club.
Brian holds the torch as high as he can in his right hand before setting off.
0647: There's a real running theme this morning in Lytham! This is Geraldine McGrane, 49, who runs marathons to raise money for Alzheimers UK and also set up a local running group for women of all ages.
They say that without Geraldine's dedication, they would not be doing what they do - their first half-marathon!
Brian and Geraldine have a huge hug before the flame is handed over and the pair then each do a star jump. Geraldine is bouncing around at the start of her run and trying to urge the crowd to make some noise and is clearly very, very excited!!
0649: A man and a girl, maybe Geraldine's husband and daughter, run alongside her holding impressive homemade torches and each wearing dark sweatshirts bearing the motif "Team Geraldine Olympic torch relay".
And a woman runs on the opposite side of the road ringing what appears to be a small homemade bell.
0701: A group of half a dozen people cycle on the big grassy area alongside the relay trying to keep up with Stelios Shengas.
He now hands over to Choi Jung-Ho, who provides cultural training and career mentoring advice to children in his local multicultural school. He has also donated new IT devices to assist with their interactive learning.
He feels it particularly important to offer career advice and knowledge of the corporate culture in Korea in order for these children from different nationalities to be able to understand and achieve in the work place.
0708: The relay is currently passing the area where the Lytham Windmill stands on West Beach and massive crowds have turned out, including a lone drummer playing his full kit, while the church bells are also ringing.
0710: The convoy is about to leave Lytham for the 10-minute journey to Warton, which is well-known for its airfield.
0714: In case you missed any of yesterday's relay coverage, it is a good opportunity while we are in convoy to catch up.
Put on your dancing shoes and watch this video of Strictly stars McFly's Harry Judd and dancer Aliona Vilani lighting the cauldron indoors at Blackpool's Tower Ballroom.
Read about how the weather forced the cancellation of the torch's visit to Blackpool Tower and the planned outdoor evening celebration.
And for a photographic review of the day, have a flick through our photo gallery.
0719: Into Warton now with David Johnson, 23, from Morecambe, who has cerebral palsy and communication difficulties which means he uses a Dynavox to communicate with.
David attends Beaumont College, Lancaster - Scope's flagship college for people with cerebral palsy - where he is a member of the college's Student Union. He has been involved in the North-West Learner Forum for specialist colleges and represented disabled people at the International Day of the Disabled in Lancaster.
0723: BBC Radio Lancashire's Steve Becker is thankful that Friday's rain that plastered his trousers to his legs as he waited for the torch in Blackpool's Gynn Square has subside today.
He says that Lythan's West Beach had the best turnout so far with thousands packing the streets. "There hasn't been a spare inch on the pavement. People have been hanging out of windows, cycling and someone even chained to a lamppost."
Lytham will now continue celebrations with Lytham Club Day.
0725: It's very quiet in Warton and a woman on a loudspeaker is urging the crowd to make some noise.
Now we have Jamie Lingard, 38, from Altrincham, who has raised £12,500 for the Christie charity, where he says he was cured from cancer.
His mother told the BBC says she is bursting with pride that her son was carrying the torch, saying: "I'm unbelievably proud; I just want to cry. It's an amazing achievement."
Jamie gives David a firm hug and begins his stint at a steady pace.
0728: This is Jack Sharples, 16, from Lancaster who discovered fell running by accident, but went on to become a Lancashire fell champion who now competes regularly throughout the winter in the various local races - including 12 weeks of the Kendal Winter League.
Jack more recently discovered kayaking and sailing with his Sea Scout group and soon proved himself extremely competent to such as extent that after only one year in the sport has seen him progress to training other cubs and scouts in both his group and other local groups. He has taught sailing to young people on outdoor adventure camps in the Lake District and at the Royal Navy sea scout camp in Portsmouth.
A reminder that the live Blue Peter event in Burnley today has been cancelled because of the weather. The show will still be on BBC Two but will be broadcast instead from the BBC's Media City studios in Salford.
Burnley Council regret the cancellation of the show but tweeted: "This is obviously disappointing but the safety of the public and BBC staff has to be our priority. The decision wasn't taken lightly."
0734: Jonathan Evans, 43, from Elswick, who how has the flame, has dedicated 25 years to Wrea Green football team, coaching, managing the team and organising numerous fundraising events to boost club funds.
He has seen many players come and go through the years, but we're told all still regard him with the upmost respect that he has earnt from them.
0737: Next up is Ryan Thornton who was 19 when his older brother Lee was killed in Iraq. Gunner Lee Thornton, 22, was serving with the Royal Artillery when he was shot by a sniper while out on patrol - his loss was devastating for the whole family.
Ryan became one of the founding members of the SSAFA Forces Help Support Group for bereaved siblings. He has worked hard over the last two years to make sure that anyone who has lost a sibling in service knows about the group.
Now 25, Ryan chairs the meetings and welcomes new members to make sure they feel part of the group. He also volunteers to work with children with additional needs and disabilities.
0740: The lantern is lit, we are back on the road and we should be in Preston in just under 15 minutes.
0742: The torch may have left Lytham but the celebrations are continuing.
"Club Day is beginning," says Edward Matthews on Twitter, referring to the Lytham Club Day and Royal Queen Festival as he sends us this picture of torchbearer Joo Sik Choi.
0746: Unofficial competition for today, no prizes just for fun of course. Who is watching today's #bbctorchcam coverage from furthest away?
Early contender is Linda Pullman, who tells us on our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: "Watching the torch relay in Perth WA, and, loving the coverage, as I'm originally from Preston. I'm seeing a lot of familiar sights as it makes its way from Lytham, loved the great shot of the old Windmill, now waiting to see my home town a bit later. Thanks for this link, it's great:)"
Well Linda you don't have long to wait - around 10 minutes that is all.
0749: Lots planned for Preston today once the relay has hit town. Expect to see maracas, shakers and bunting and people dressed up in gold on the streets. Local residents have also been encouraged by the City Council to bake flame 'cone-cakes' and plant golden marigolds to celebrate the torch's arrival.
0754: I hardly need to say that there are huge crowds out on the street again - but there are as we reach Preston.
First up with the torch here is Pat Eaton, who raises money for Francis house. As well as working with disabled children, we're told she does a lot of charity work for disabled people in her spare time, running support groups.
She works with disabled children and does everything she can outside of her working house to support charities on a voluntary basis.
0758: Local lass Janice Johnstone, 55, is a keen runner who ran her fifteenth Great North Run last year, raising a total of around £8,000 for various charities.
0802: Competition hotting up for the person following the coverage from the longest distance away (see 0746 entry) with four correspondents getting in touch with us from New Zealand via our BBC London 2012 Facebook page.
There is great support for Jason Eade, who will be carrying the torch in a few minutes, especially from his employers the InterContinental in Wellington, who tell us: "InterContinental Wellington team watching live in the hotel on a big screen as Chief Concierge Jason Eade awaits the Olympic Torch in Preston. Jason's colleagues are excited and proud."
Jason's run will also interest Bev Booth who says: "Watching from Wellington in New Zealand where the fantastic Jason Eade will soon be holding the torch. Like Linda, it's great to see the sights of the North of England as I am originally from that part of the world. Brilliant!!"
While another fan of Jason is Trish Castle, who writes: "Watching the Torch Relay from the Pohangina Valley, near Palmerston North in New Zealand. Just waiting for the NZ torch carrier, Jason Eade, who's due to take over the torch at 8.04 I believe. :)"
Meanwhile Neil Whitehead says: "Mum just rang me to say this was on, she is watching the torch relay from her home in Whangarei, Northland New Zealand, I'm watching the same from my home in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury NZ, we may be miles apart but its great to see this as my parents are from Preston & I was born there! its a very proud moment for us."
We've checked our maps and reckon Wellington is the furthest east from Lancashire.
Not as far away as New Zealand but still impressive is Dan Bolton, who tweets: "Watching from Dubai, looking forward to seeing it in my home town Rochdale and then Manchester tonight!"
0804: Chariots of Fire booms out over a speaker during the run of Jung-Hoon Choi who is boss of Daum Communications' Search & Media Service Group, and donates to Daum's Global School of Hope, a social welfare programme to build schools in poor countries.
Jung-hoon spreads ecological awareness in Korea by initiating eco-friendly campaigns. Recently, he started a campaign to promote the use of recycled paper and electronic copies over original paper.
0805: And here he is - the hugely popular Jason Eade from Upper Hutt in New Zealand. He won four New Zealand Boxing Championships, before his life was turned upside down in 1991 when a motorcycle accident resulted in the loss of a leg and shattered his 1992 Olympic Boxing dreams.
Since then he has won his grade at the Japan Wheelchair Tennis Open and is determined to reach his goal of playing in the US Amputee Golf Open.
Enjoy - InterContinental, Bev and Trish (see 0802).
Ominous tweet from Arron Riley: "Terrible weather in Burnley. The torchbearers are going to need a snorkel! Still, should be a good atmosphere. we're used to it."
The relay is due to arrive in the town at 11:05 BST.
0810: The crowds gathered in Preston's Flag Market are practising their cheers! Known as the Flag Market, the market square in Preston has been the focal point of the city since King Henry II granted it as market town status in 1179. It recently had a £200,000 refurbishment for the 2012 Guild celebrations which take place every 20 years.
0818: A run of 300m should be a breeze for regular marathon runner Mohamed Soliman, 31, from London. He trained as a special police constable with the Met, and now volunteers 20 hours a month as a volunteer police officer in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
0821: Dan Crowe, 20, has cerebral palsy, ataxic quadriplegia, and mild thoracic scoliosis. He has limited speech, can sign a little and uses a Dynavox to communicate
Like earlier torchbearer David Johnson, Dan attends Beaumont College, Lancaster - Scope's flagship college for people with cerebral palsy - where he is a member of the college's Student Union. He has been involved in the North-West Learner Forum for specialist colleges and represented disabled people at the International Day of the Disabled in Lancaster.
0826: Tom Green, 20, is another student at Beaumont College in Lancaster. Like Dan and David, he is a member of the college's Student Union. He has been involved in the North-West Learner Forum for specialist colleges and represented disabled people at the International Day of the Disabled in Lancaster.
0832: If you live in the north-west and want to take part in this Olympic and Paralympic year, take a look at the north-west for 2012 website which details events and activities in which you can get involved.
0834: Our next torchbearer is Andy Farringdon, 32, who works at Sir Tom Finney Community High School in Preston as a teaching assistant for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
He also works at the school's Scout group and helps at a local church youth club on Friday nights where he enjoys working with the youth. He climbed Kilimanjaro in September 2009 to raise money for Christians Against Poverty.
0836: Here's a familiar face! Mother-of-three Diane Modahl was the 800m champion in the 1990 Commonwealth Games and competed in four Olympic Games: 1988 in Seoul, 1992 in Barcelona, 1996 in Atlanta, and 2000 in Sydney and won six British 800m titles.
Her career nearly ended in 1994 when she was accused of taking the performance-enhancing drug, testosterone. She was sent home from the Commonwealth Games in Canada, but protested her innocence and was later cleared, with the British Athletic Federation lifting a ban in 1995.
Modahl returned to competition at the 1996 Olympic Games and won the 800m bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur in 1998.
She's a non-executive board member at NHS Manchester, chief ambassador for StreetGames, a charity for inner-city children, and runs the Diane Modahl Foundation to identify talents.
Not many chores being done in Barbara Stimpson's house today, and it's all our fault: "Housework smousework. Find myself once again glued to http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchrelay Who knew random towns random people so uplifting."
0845: Maureen Whitman - or Dynamo Mo, as she is known to her friends! - has run the London Marathon as a senior citizen four times in celebration of each of her four grandchildren.
At 65, she's one of the oldest member of Preston Harriers Athletics Club and Ozonefit Military Style Fitness since its inception in 2009. She worked for more than 30 years as a social worker with children in Preston's Harris Orphanage
0850: BBC reporter Steve Becker in Preston says: "Another fabulous Lancashire turnout. Thousands have lined the streets to cheer on the torchbearers."
Youngster David from Preston, in the crowds watching the relay, told the BBC: ". "It was brilliant - I'm really happy. There's so many flags and people here."
0851: Sue Fearnley, 26, is a student social worker who organises and manages a homeless shelter in Lancaster, where she sleeps five nights a week, whilst working during the day for a family support service, helping children and families who are in need of additional support.
0853: Darren Richards is set for a big moment on #bbctorchcam as he tweets: "Sister in law about to carry the torch. Proud of you Jo."
And here she is - Jo Yates, 39, from Bury. Jo is currently raising money for the British Heart Foundation and doing a huge charity drive in her local pub. She has encouraged all the staff to get involved and has so much enthusiasm when it comes to charity events.
0903: We bid farewell to Preston - and we move on to Blackburn which is 13 minutes away.
0906: Don't desert #bbctorchcam but while watching our coverage, if you put on BBC Two now you can watch the latest Blue Peter Olympic show which is coming from Media City in Salford after the weather forced the postponement of the live programme from Burnley.
0908: Lots of Olympic-themed activities are planned in Blackburn and Darwen today and Leader of the Council, Councillor Kate Hollern, said: "It is fantastic news that we have are going to be right at the centre of one of the most important sporting events in the world.
"We are very lucky in this borough to have so many talented sporting people so it is fitting that we should get the opportunity to celebrate the Games in this way.
"I hope that that as many residents as possible get involved in the Olympics activities we have planned as I'd like the legacy of the games to continue and ensure we produce many more world class athletes."
0916: We arrive in Blackburn once again to packed streets. Our first torchbearer here is Alicia Alcalde, 39, from El Villar de Arnedo in northern Spain is the eldest of ten siblings and a lifeguard and Red Cross volunteer. She worked in Manchester 10 years ago and is chuffed to be back in the UK carrying the Olympic flame!
0919: Sorry for the slip at 0916 - now corrected.
0924: Next up is Amy Leck, 27, from Lancaster, is a PE teacher at a school in a deprived area of Morecambe.
She set up a link between the school and a local hockey club, and 40 pupils are now playing in the ladies' teams at the club, with several going on to represent county and regional teams. Amy takes some to games and has even secured sponsorship for them.
0927: One of the day's youngest runners is 12-year-old Matthew Donnelly from Bury.
He is described as an excellent role model at Bury Grammar Scool, particularly in sporting activities. His teachers praise his conscientious and industrious approach to learning and Matthew was thrilled to be offered the opportunity to carry the Olympic torch.
0929: What is going on today? First Barbara Stimpson (see just after 0836) and now Linda Pullman, who tells our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: "Nothing getting done around this house today! I'm watching the live stream and feeling so homesick and very proud to be from Preston, what a great welcome the torch has had:) Well done to all the torchbearers, and thank goodness the rain eased off:)"
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0931: Helen Reece, 52, has organised sporting and musical activities supporting school life and worthwhile charities for more than 30 years.
As a young teacher in a large comprehensive school in the 1980s, she concentrated on poverty stricken Chad, involving the whole community in Eccleston, St Helens, raised thousands of pounds. In the 1990s as head of PE, she organised fundraising family fun days at the deprived Newton le Willows school. In the 2000s as Deputy Head, Helen fundraised for a new Blackburn school building via sell-out sporting and musical events.
In 2008, as Lady Captain of Blackburn Golf Club, she raised £1,000s for Derian House, Wigan - a children's hospice for the building of a wing for teenagers. Upon her retirement in 2011, she was invited to meet the Queen at a royal garden party and since then she has run a community aerobics class on a voluntary basis.
0932: The relay is currently on Barbara Castle Way, which is named after the late Blackburn MP who was one of the most prominent politicians of her time.
She was a Labour MP for Blackburn from 1945 until she retired in 1979.
The former Labour Cabinet minister was a champion of social causes, fighting for child benefit to be paid to mothers rather than fathers and the breathalyser test, and was an unstinting campaigner for pensioners' rights. She died in 2001.
Good news on the weather front from Burnley Council: "It's dry in Burnley! we can even see a bit of blue sky! come down for the #torchrelay at 11"
0937: While we wait for the torch to re-emerge into view, I can tell you that dignitaries meeting the flame today include Blackburn MP Jack Straw and leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council Kate Hollern, who we quoted at 0908. They are being introduced by BBC Radio Lancashire legend John Gillmore, who has just finished presenting his breakfast show.
0941: Don't worry about the shot you are currently seeing from #bbctorchcam. The shutters are briefly down on the media vehicle while everyone takes a quick break - the convoy will be off again in around six minutes time.
0945: Er....I don't think I'd like to live in Melonie Pickering's house. She has responded to our 0929 entry by saying on our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: "Housework cancelled until the torch arrives in London!"
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0948: Our last torchbearer Rosie Hollis, 26, from Darwen, has told BBC Radio Lancashire: ""It was phenomenal - it was such good fun."
She is working hard to lower the age limit for cervical cancer screening, having been diagnosed with it at just 24. She is in the middle of making a video about symptoms in younger girls and raising awareness about the disease. Althoguh she says she probably can't have a baby she says: "I'm alive and while im here im going to raise as much awareness as i can and help anyone i can - and have fun doing it!"
Putting my headphones on to try to hear Blackburn Choir in the next few minutes: "Choir is at Olympic torch relay in Blackburn. About to sing as the torch heads off to Accrington @bbc2012"
0952: Here is the flame again and it is with Ashok Patel, 49, who is from Preston and who looks after elderly neighbours during the winter, and has raised money for local charities.
He supports his local temple and fellow community members - and we're told he once gave a man his own shoes when he sah him walking barefoot during a storm.
0954: Kate Hollern, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, praised the emergency services for dealing so well with clearing up the chaos caused by the floods in the area so everything could run smoothly.
She told BBC Radio Lancashire: "The town centre is absolutely buzzing. "There's a real feel-good factor. Look at the smiles on everyone's faces," said Ms Hollern, who added that she was stranded in the floods last night.
0956: Cairon Berry, 38, has been a passionate Scout leader for 17 years, has type-1 diabetes has raised many thousands of pounds.
She has run the London Marathon, cycled the Leeds-Liverpool canal and her next goal is to enter the Great North Run to fundraise for Diabetes UK.
Cairon also coaches and manages a local under-7's football team, hoping to use her passion for the sport to inspire children.
0958: Now it's Johnny Taylor, 19, who volunteers with St John's Ambulance, and also works full-time as a healthcare assistant for people with kidney disease on dialysis, to administer first aid at public events.
He recently became the only member of the St John's Ambulance in Lanacashire to receive the prestigious Amalfi award for services to his community.
1000: The debate over disruption to lives caused by #bbctorchcam continues on our BBC London 2012 Facebook page.
There could be some relief for Melonie Pickering's family (see 0945) as having threatened to abandon doing any housework for the next four weeks until the torch relay reaches London, she now tells us: "Maybe I will do it in your lunchbreaks then ha ha ha"
Meanwhile Brian MacElwee says: "Torchcam isn't disrupting my life because I'm currently unemployed and don't expect any new employment till after the Games. Bring on the Games."
1001: If any of the streets of Blackburn are flooded, they will be no problem for our next torchbearer Sam Calvert, 20. He has taken part in two Swimathons, the Manchester-Blackpool cycle race and two Great North Swims. Aged 17, he organised a sponsored triathlon that drew 120 competitors and raised money to fund a trip to Morocco to refurbish a schools for deaf and blind pupils.
Sam has started a business to provide teaching resources to school teachers.
1004: Yujung Im, 27, from Seoul, works at UNESCO - which she describes as fulfilling her dream of seeding peace in all people's hearts.
She is a regular volunteer at a soup kitchen and also sponsors a child in Guatemala
1006: The torchbearers in Burnley are getting ready for their big moments:
1008: Blackburn MP Jack Straw said was delighted the weather didn't spoil the Torch celebrations in Blackburn. He told BBC Radio Lancashire: "I thought cripes in the night with the howling gale."
1010: Please to hear that life is at least carrying on as normal for some people despite #bbctorchcam (see 1000). Sean Barnett tells our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: " No disruption. In fact last Sunday when it passed through Newton Aycliffe, on the route we hooked up a laptop for the Girl Guides and Brownies to watch live whilst approaching our spot. Great fun"
1012: Convoy time again. This time a 10-minute journey to Accrington.
1017: The welfare of the torch now passes to Hyndburn Borough Council, who like the other areas already visited today, have plenty of things going on around the flame's arrival.
These include Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre hosting a number of musical performances, table tennis demonstrations on Broadway in Accrington and The Active Women team holding a Family Fun Day at Accrington Town Hall from 11:30 BST.
1020: Say Accrington and people immediately mention the town's football team Accrington Stanley. An original Accrington FC entered the first ever Football League in 1888 and the new Stanley club joined in 1921 before resigning in 1962. The club reformed and won back its League place in 2006.
During the 1980s the town and club's name also featured in a famous TV advert for milk.
1021: The town's first torchbearer is Cameron Watters, 13, from Bolton. He was born with bi-lateral talapese in both feet has had several operations, but eventually had the all-clear aged eight and embarked on his passion for football. But three years ago he developed severs disease which causes him extreme pain in his heel and for half the year he is in plaster, on crutches or in his wheelchair.
Cameron is also active in helping the community and has campaigned for the speed limits to be changed and to get the children of Hart Common a new park.
1025: Despite the weather, which does appear to have cleared up a bit, healthy crowds once again as the flame passes to Alice Martindale, 17, from Nelson, who helps with community sessions and the disability club run in Pendle as a valued member of the StreetGames volunteering team.
1028: Hamzah Adam enjoyed seeing the torch in Blackburn earlier:
If you are out on the route please tweet us your pictures to @BBC2012 and we will try to use the best of them.
1032: Now it's the turn of Anne Ellwood, 54, from Accrington, who has been nominated for her life's dedication to the promoting of women's football.
From overcoming a life-threatening illness as a teenager, she has raised the awareness of the sport to hundreds of women for more than 30 years. She had a successful playing career and then became a qualified coach, becoming the first woman to attend the FA's professional coaching course.
BBC's Chris Rider is on the balcony of Accrington Town Hall and said he has actually seen a bit of sunshine as huge crowds get ready for the relay! "It's a very special day for Accrington," he reports.
Mayor of Accrington John Broadley says he is very excited about the torch's arrival, especially so soon after the Queen's visit to the town.
1036: True to form, Anne has time to dribble a football thrown to her from the crowd during her stint which ends when she hands over to Anthea Cribbin.
Shortly we are going to have a team of runners including Katie Rennolds, who has a shout-out from Rose Procter: "Big shout to Katie Rennolds who will be carrying the torch shortly. A great swimmer for @BurnleyBobcats!"
1039: And here are the team or group of torchbearers - is that the correct collective noun? Maybe a flame of torchbearers - or a beam? What do you think?
Natalie Williams, Steven Whitehead, Ben Anforth, Josh Murphy, Lucy Crawford, Matthew Jenneys, Katie Rennolds, Oakley Woodhouse, Gareth Woodhouse, Gareth Hill and Cameron Holt are local pupils from St Christophers school, which has used London 2012 to raise awareness of the Olympic values, and healthy and active lifestyles.
1042: #BBCtorchcam is a welcome disruption in the life of Denise Prior (see 1000), as she tells our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: Any disruption is a welcome disruption, take time out of a busy life and enjoy something so special. Matt off to open a primary school Summer Fair ..... just imagine your Summer Fair opened by a torchbearer ;o)"
Have you been out to see the Olympic torch today? Or are you planning to go and pay your respects to the flame later? Tweet us your pics if so (@BBC2012) and we'll post them here.
And if, like us, you're sat behind a computer screen, send us the view from the nearest window and we'll see who's got the most scenic office.
Here's our view - a statue of Ariel in the centre of the so-called Donut at BBC's Television Centre.
1046: Back to single torchbearer mode with Emma Scarborough, 19, studied at Salford City College and has been part of St John's Ambulance Service for five years, being selected as Cadet of the Year for Greater Manchester. She teaches first aid in schools and to younger cadets in the service, as part of her duties.
She has taken part in karate classes for the past two years and supports her epileptic sister during these classes, proving to be a superb friend and family member, despite having to have her gall bladder removed.
The centre of Accrington is done out in Union Jack coloured bunting strung across the main street, which are packed with spectators.
1050: Now it's Colin Cooper, 77, from Blackburn, who was one of the founder members of a local environmental group called the Rishton Prospects Panel, where he has been treasurer, secretary and now project coordinator.
Last year he devoted 250 hours to the group, which has created a community garden, planted thousands of bulbs and numerous flower beds/planters, officially adopted and enhanced the look of the local railway station, created a picnic site and done other work along the canal towpath and carried out numerous litter picks.
1052: BBC reporter Steve Becker reckons he has passed more than 10,000 people who have been cheering the Torch on through the streets of Lancashire so far today.
1055: Labour councillor Miles Parkinson is delighted with the support for the relay spectacular in Accrington. "Families have turned out in their droves. We're very fortunate the weather has been kind to us," he told BBC Radio Lancashire.
1100: And now back into convoy mode for the short hop to Burnley.
1112: If you've ever daydreamed about Keira Knightley in a football shirt, Burnley's first torchbearer, Gurinder Chadha OBE, is probably responsible... The 52-year-old directed Bend It Like Beckham in 2002.
Most of Gurinder's films explore the lives of Indians living in the United Kingdom: As well as BILB, the British director of Indian origin is best known for the hit films Bhaji on the Beach (1993), Bride and Prejudice (2004), Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008) and It's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010).
1115: It's currently overcast in Burnley but, crucially, dry! Earlier rain may have forced Blue Peter to cancel their planned Big Olympic Tour event at Towneley Park today, but the hardy School Reporters working with the programme to produce a film still managed to get their report done!
School Reporters from Sir Thursby Community College have been working with Blue Peter to tell the story of the Olympic torch relay's travels this week, and to show off some of their hometown's highlights.
Presenter Jess, together with the rest of the School Report team, rounded up the action and news from the week just gone, where the likes of Strictly Come Dancing winner Harry Judd carried the torch.
And then she showed off the amazing Singing Ringng Tree structure, together withTurf Moor - the home of Burnley FC - and Towneley Hall...
Here's the report in full.
1116: This is Paul Nevelos, 39, who lives in Makati in the Philippines, and has been nominated for his work after the Ondoy typhoon that ravaged Manila in 2009.
He ensured people were provided with clothing and food during the days and weeks after the storm, and took the time to ensure all his team members were safe with their families.
1118: The camera-phones are out in force in Burnley as Jade Brindle, 17, from Colne, takes up the flame.
She is a keen volunteer, helping coaches with various activities as well as helping out with the running and disability clubs in Pendle. And she's making great time with that torch - we're just five minutes behind schedule.
1120: Do not mess with current torchbearer Ian Garside, 59, from Bacup. He is a Karate sensei and town crier - a powerful combination!
Ian shares his karate skills, knowledge and experience with his students - and they have no problem hearing his instructions!
1125: The torch is pulling in good crowds in the north-west. And #bbctorchcam's drawing in viewers from around the world - thanks for the photos of your views today.
Dan Hedges has tweeted in this shot from Mt Teide in Tenerife, where he's visiting for an observatory open day... Nice view!
1126: This is Margeaux Steyaert, 18, from Wilmslow, who took on a cycling challenge with three friends cycling from John O'Groats to Land's End with no previous cycling experience, raising £13,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.
1128: This is Hanseul Kim, 25, from Seoul, has volunteered for community service in Brasil and India and started an online education service for high school students. His goal is to give equal educational opportunity to all students preparing for the SATs.
1130: Cheers for the pics we're getting! This is Nigel, who tweeted in a snap of himself with a torchbearer in Preston.
1133: There's a cheery band playing in the background as Lyn Robinson, 53, takes up the flame. She organizes local charity events on behalf of the hotel where she works.
She was awarded a grant to organize a nationwide day where museums, cinemas and music halls opened their doors to the disadvantaged, allowing them to experience art and culture that their financial situations would not normally allow them to experience.
1136: As the crowd swells in the centre of Burnley, the last torchbearer before today's (early) lunchbreak is local girl Liz Greenwood, 13. She has won the national biathlon championships, been English fell champion, come first in the UK 1500m, second in the junior mini-London marathon.
Liz has hopes of one day competing in the Olympic Games herself, so keep an eye on her!
1145: With the torch relay team heading off to lunch after its crack-of-dawn start, thanks for your tweets and facebook messages.
The Olympic flame has been getting a warm reception today, despite the gloomy weather forecast. Cheers to Steve Pearce who went out to see the convoy in Preston, where he tweets that there was a "great atmosphere and high-fives to the friendly security team and police motorcyclists".
#bbctorchcam will be back on the road in Burnley at about 1230. Pop the kettle on, grab yourself a sandwich and keep an eye on our twitter feed for updates from this weekend's other main event (apart from the minor issue of a Euro 2012 football quarter final!) at Hackney.
Once the relay is back from lunch it will travel from Burnley to Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme, Rawtenstall, Rochdale, Heywood, Bury, Whitefield, Prestwich, Higher Broughton and Cheetham Hill before arriving in the centre of Manchester.
Keep a look out for a happy couple in the Reedsholme area as Juliette in Crawshawbooth tells us: "A couple is getting married in the church between Crawshawbooth and Rawtenstall before the torch comes past so they can watch #cute"
1221: We have just been sent this picture of the 'torch kiss' between Sam Calvert and Yujung Im in Blackburn earlier:
1226: If you give the page a quick refresh the afternoon tab in the video should burst into life once you click the play button. You will be able to see the car park which the convoy is due to leave in the next couple of minutes.
1233: No slacking after lunch for the torch here as Martin Banks is taking it on - he's a mountaineer who has climbed Everest and Kilimajaro.
He has run more than 10 marathons, and trains others to reach their marathon goals - which sounds like its not just "finishing the marathon" - impressive stuff.
And, if you've been lost up a mountain, in may have been Martin who came to rescue you - as part of the Bolton Mountain Rescue Team.
1234: Crawshawbooth is reeling from the floods on Friday night but that hasn't stopped the village turning out in force to cheer on the relay procession.
The Goodshaw brass band have been entertaining the crowd for the last few minutes and is currently playing Is This The Way to Amarillo?
The band was set up more than 100 years ago and is one of the oldest brass bands in Lancashire. Musical director Dave Warren said playing the torch through the village is a great honour for the band.
1235: Apologies for the loss of sound - we are trying to correct the problem. In the meantime watch Gulwali Passarlay carry the torch. He travellled to the UK overland alone from Afghanistan aged just 12.
Now 17, he helps international new arrivals and does voluntary work within his community.
And as I write that, the sound returns!
1239: Nerves were kicking in for torchbearer Lucy-Anne Cowgill before her turn. She told BBC Radio Lancashire: "I'm very nervous."
Well it didn't show and now she is passing the Torch to her friend Lizzie Stansfield who said she was hoping she doesn't trip up. Fingers crossed!
1243: Seeing her out and about with the torch must be a moment for three cheers for Ha Ra Park, who had to take six months of bed rest while pregnant with her baby.
After complications in labour, she and her baby are fine. Her nomination says: "Her bearing of the Torch will be a celebration of life."
1246: Assuming that Melonie Pickering's house is now spotless (see 1000): " Lunchbreak all ready............aw blast, you know what that means don't you.... :-( Stop laughing in that horsebox cos you guys are less than 6 miles from me on Monday when you go through Chapeltown near Sheffield."
1250: That's it for Burnley - next stop Crawshawbooth.
BBC's Steve Becker says the town has made a "real party" of the torch procession. "Burnley has done an amazing job." while youngster Amy Johnson told the BBC: "It was nice because it once in a lifetime event."
1253: Everton captain Phil Neville used to live in our next stop - the village of Crawshawbooth, from where Benjamin Moss has got in touch to say that unusually there are a lot of people in the streets.
1257: Into Crawshawbooth now with Akeel Ahmed who is "truly the gold medal of England" according to one of his parents, who nominated him for his support through the years.
He "has been my rock", they say. We're expecting a solid run here then from Akeel.
1302: Taking on the torch now is Callum Flynn, 17, who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) on his 14th birthday.
He has had chemotherapy, limb salvage and intensive phsyio and, because of a misdiagnosis, was motivated to raise money for the Bone Cancer Research Trust.
He has also fought for a new drug to be made available. And he plays cricket for the Lanacshire cricket disabled team.
His nomination, from his aunt, says: "He is a true hero, who deserves a little back."
1308: "Crawshawbooth is a tiny little village and this is a massive event," says BBC's Ted Robbins as the torch passes him.
He added that police there were organising a Mexican wave before the owner of the local chippy told BBC's Ted Robbins: "I can't believe the transformation of the village after being flooded out last night."
Barbara from the quaint village says: "I very excited and the children are having a fantastic time which is lovely to see."
Carole, in the middle of the huge crowd, says the band and dancers have been whipping the crowd up.
1312: The relay is now moving into Reedsholme - wonder if we will see the newly-married couple coming out of church (see 1221)
So Sir Chris Hoy is due to carry the torch later today, and Claire Dixon, running now, once shared his dream of becoming a professional cyclist and winning Olympic gold.
She was a junior national cycling champion and represented GB on both the track and the road at the junior World Championships.
Injury and accident ended her career. But she now produces sports broadcasting and helps promote grass roots sport schemes.
1314: Look out for green fingers here as Emma Smith carries the torch.
Emma's nomination says she is an "innovative and inspirational character" in her community in Salford.
She set up a sustainable waste social enterprise to divert fruit and vegetable waste from landfill, works for a project planting fruit trees in parks, schools and open spaces to allow people to forage for fruit and set up a communitly well-being garden for people suffering from distress.
1316: This is Samantha Lewis, a charity fundraiser who also gives up her time to help a lady with learning difficulties.
Her parent, who nominated her, says: I would like to give my daughter her moment to shine, she is a real inspiration and uplifting person and she fills all her family and friends with pride."
1322: And here are the happy couple in Reedsholme that we mentioned at 1212. Torchbearer Jeoungeun Ahn stops and confetti is thrown at the newly-weds who pose for photos with the torch - unique and beautiful snaps for their wedding album.
1324: Forty years' worth of former Cubs might be out here to support our next torchbearer Barbara Horne, who helps out at her local club and as a district leader.
We're told she has received the award for merit for outstanding services to Scouting.
And she is a carer for her learning disabled sister.
1326: BBC Radio Lancashire journalist Lynette Horsburgh, who has been updating us with reporters' news all day, tweeted this picture of a party from Haslingden High School out watching the torch:
1331: The streets of Rawtenstall are absolutely heaving - but the relay is leaving them all behind and making a 20-minute journey to Rochdale.
And Mike and Ian are off as well but we are back in at the crack of dawn tomorrow so make sure you join us then. In the meantime your afternoon text commentators are Claire Heald and Sarah Holt.
1333: We have been sent this photo by Juliette of torchbearer Jeoungeun Ahn in Reedsholme a few minutes ago:
1347: The torch is approaching Rochdale, a textiles centre during the industrial revolution, but today a residential town.
It was also the birthplace of the co-operative movement. Look out for the town hall, an impressive Vicotorian municipal building.
1349: Rain and a traffic jam here. Ah, Summertime.
Huge crowds peering in here - big moment for the first torchbearer.
1351: First to run here in Rochdale is marathoner Carmel Comiskey.
Usually on Saturday monrnings she is to be found running in club she founded for local women. A standout run today for Carmel, however.
1356: Richard Giles takes up the torch. Originally from Hull, he's been spreading some love for rugby league in the south as chairman of the South London Storm Rugby League Club, which was formed in 1997.
Lots of enthusiastic shouts from the crowd: "There he is!", "I can see it", "Hiya!".
1359: Is this the beginning of a great adventure for the next bearer Manchester's Mike Adshead?
The 23-year-old wants to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe, going from pole-to-pole, on his own and using man power alone. He also plans to join the British Army next year.
1403: All the way from Hanam in South Korea to Rochdale comes Kang Hyojeong, who says "Oh wow!" as she takes up the Olympic flame.
She's a volunteer teacher back home, helping out at facility for children whose families are on welfare.
1406: Here is Caroline Leng. This summer she will retire after more than 30 years as a P.E teacher in Prestwich.
Caroline's nomination says she was an expert at rounders and trampolining.
1409: John Dunne takes up the flame now. The 83-year-old coaches young people with disabilities and two of his proteges have gone on to represent Great Britain at the Paralympic Games, where they both won medals.
He holds the torch aloft for all to see before setting off at a jog.
1416: From a coach to a budding young athlete. Victoria Hartshorne is next up with the flame.
The 18-year-old runner helps coach the younger children at her school and also trains with the East Cheshire Harriers and Tameside Athletics Club.
Woolly hat spot on a bystander there - mid summer in the UK, eh?
1419: Manchester's Michael Hymanson has the flame now.
He's chairman of the Destination Florida and Children's Aid charities and has raised a whopping £5mn for disadvantaged, local children.
Callum Flynn, who carried the torch in Crawshawbooth earlier, tweets: "Wow. Cannot put this day into words. Just finished carrying thetorch. What a day! Proud to be English and proud of myself!"
1423: Next up through the streets of Rochdale is Gill Knowles. Big smiles and waves - and a black labrador wagging his tail at her.
The 67-year-old's nomination says she's always busy helping others whether it's organising fetes and fundraisers, gardening, painting railings or clearing fly-tipping piles. Gill is also a keen sportswomen, trying her hand at fencing, bowls, hockey and hiking.
1427: Looking very serious as he starts is young torchbearer Ben Bagshaw.
1432: Amazing scenes now in Rochdale as the torch is noisily welcomed into the centre of town.
BBC Radio Manchester's Emma Goswell says she spoke to a 10-year-old in Rochdale who said it didn't matter if there was a bit of rain because it wouldn't dampen the crowd's Olympic spirit.
1433: Huddersfield's Amy Peckover is up next with the torch.
No uphill task for Amy - she recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising more than £2,800 for the Fire Fighters Charity and organised a local call centre to take donations for Comic Relief.
She has some young torch relay fans keeping pace with her here.
1440: Jae Chul Ko has the Olympic flame now. He has a rather sedate stretch of the torch relay, up Rochdale's Manchester Road if we're not mistaken, but he is giving waves a plenty.
1445: BBC Radio Manchester have tweeted this photograph of the Olympic flame passing Rochdale Town Hall, with a great view of the crowd.
1446: Naomi Powell, who just ran, is probably more used to walking a dog rather than a torch. She volunteers for local Yorkshire charity, Tia Greyhound Rescue, which has found new homes for 2,000 unwanted or mistreated dogs since 1997.
Running now is Seung Gi Lee. Fabulous yellow torch relay trainers.
1452: Jiyoon Yeo here is from the South Korean capital of Seoul, where she is involved in her university's mentoring program. She also recently joined a volunteering programme that teaches English to North Korean refugees.
1454: Natasha Watkin has the Olympic flame now.
The 21-year-old is an active member of the Beaumont College in Lancaster, which is a special college for students with cerebral palsy.
Delighted smiles and waves from Natasha as she sets off.
1501: Luci Teal, the last runner through Rochdale, is sporting a bright shade of London 2012 purple in her hair here.
Her nomination says she "spreads joy and happiness in all she does," so expect to see the fundraising runner raise a smile or two on her leg of the relay.
She told BBC Radio Manchester she was nominated by her boyfriend to run and it was a big surprise.
She said there were "crowds and crowds of people" out on the streets of Heywood which is very exciting
1504: And the torch goes back in the bus, the flame in its lamp, and we are off to Heyward.
1506: We'll get to have a look at what modern-day Heywood has to offer soon but here's a snapshot of Heywood in 1870 as described by the Imperial Gazette of England and Wales.
"A mere village, inhabited chiefly by hand-loom fustian weavers, has acquired importance from the working of coal. Heywood was the birthplace of Peter Heywood, the Lancashire magistrate who aided the discovery of the gunpowder treason."
1508: China's Jie Hong is first up with the torch here in Heywood. The 44-year-old likes to think green when it comes to running business and has been working on energy conservation and emission reduction policies in his work.
A fist pump of enthusiasm from Jie. And he's followed by a supporter waving China flags and taking some video.
1512: Wow, looks like the sun is out - there are even, whisper it, shadows, as Byung Woo Lee runs along here.
1515: Great support out here for Katie Barker who takes off with the Olympic flame. The 16-year-old looks after six brothers after her Mum passed away suddenly.
Despite this responsibility, she also plays for Blackpool women's hockey team, and umpires school netball and rounders games. She has been nominated for this relay leg by her three best friends!
"Go Katie," shouts a girl in the crowd.
1516: The Olympic flames passes to a former Olympian now. Peter Warden competed in the 1964 Olympics as a 400m hurdler and now coaches athletes.
One of his ex-proteges was Olympic bronze medallist - and a man with an infectious laugh - Kriss Akabusi.
1517: BBC Radio Manchester's Megan Paterson says the atmosphere in the next torch stop, Bury, is tremendous.
There's Union Jacks everywhere and even some Olympic torch cakes on sale - which is a sponge cake in an ice cream cone with flame-coloured icing on top.
Take note, baking fans.
1518: Huddersfield's Kevin Blackburn, takes up the torch. He volunteers as part of the Yorkshire Ambulance Service giving on-call first aid support.
Cheers, whistles and whoo-hoos for Kevin in a packed high street in Heywood.
Oh dear, bit of a trouser malfunction, as he tries to hold the bottoms of that torch-bearing suit up. He's not the first to have this problem when running in the torch relay.
1520: And the Metropolitan Police torch security team help someone who has fallen into the road in front of the relay.
He is grappled out of the way.
1521: Hometown girl Jodie McNamara is next. Jodie is an assistant youth support worker. She chose this as her career after attending her local youth club helped her turn around her difficult teenage years.
A smattering of smart phones taking her picture here - dozens of them going off.
1525: No pep talk from the security team here, just some encouraging sign language - arms rolling - meaning keep it rolling? - to Ki Taek Song as he runs off with the torch.
Huge beams from him, and a big smile. No sign of a struggle as he paces it up a fair old hill here.
1527: Off to Bury next.
1532: Saturday afternoon and will it be busy with shoppers finishing up at the renowned open-air market?
We may also catch a glimpse of one of the two monuments to former resident Sir Robert Peel, a 19th Century Prime Minister. He also founded the Metropolitan Police Service - perhaps the torch security team will stop to pay their respects.
1537: Bury, the torch is with you, taken up first by Joven Mallo.
Good use of a convertible car here by someone taking a picture in an elevated position!
1538: We have a very safe pair of hands for the Olympic torch next. Ciaran Williams is captain of Team GB's men's handball team, who will be competing in London this summer. Ciaran grew up in Manchester with his Mum and Dad, who handily also represented Britain at handball!
1542: This is Mohammed Khan, making his way off to the side here in Bury.
The torch is splitting from the convoy here. Perhaps the torch has gone off to visit the Sir Robert Peel monument?
1545: Melonie Pickering has a top tip on our facebook page - she says: "While you are in Bury you should nip to the market for the famous black pudding... none finer anywhere in the UK!"
1546: Torch and torchcam reunited now in the centre of town, with Mohammed Khan still carrying the torch through the packed streets - he breaks into a run!
1547: And the flame goes to Derek Emmens who holds it up high.
The former farm labourer took up long-distance running in his 40's and has now run the London Marathon six times raising money for charity. Although, at the age of 77, he doesn't run as much as he used to he still helps out at the local running club as a tea-boy.
He's going for it now though, Go Derek!
1549: BBC Radio Manchester's Emma Goswell, on board the torchcam bus, said being in the convoy is like being with the pied piper as children race after the torchbearer.
1550: Lastly in Bury, the flame goes to Edwin Wesolowski, who also goes by the name of Ric. He's been teaching swimming in Ramsbottom for more than 30 years.
Brilliantly enthusiastic running with two arms in the air style here.
1555: The torch is due to take its afternoon tea break about now. A couple more torchbearers are due to have their big moment here in Bury before the convoy heads off to Whitefield, the next stop.
1601: Thanks to James, who's sent us in this photograph via Twitter of the crowds lining the streets of Whitefield, the next stop for the torch.
1607: The torch relay crew have downed their cuppas - and here at Torch Relay HQ we've had a round of mini flapjacks - and we're all set for the final push to Manchester.
1609: Edwin Wesolowksi returns for another high-energy stint with the torch before passing it on to Les Cowell, the district commissioner no less for North Manchester and Medvale Scout District.
1612: The flame goes to Kyung Seob Kim. He's waving heartily as he jogs through the centre of the crowds.
1618: The sun has come out. Bury Council leader Mike Connolly had worried that the weather wouldn't hold out before today's event but things are looking good so far. The flame has been transferred into a lamp for a quick nip down to Whitefield.
1621: So we're in Whitefield, which is about five miles from Manchester City centre. Marcela Reyes has flown in from Manila, capital of the Philippines to carry the Olympic flame and she's starting this brief stint in Whitefield.
Marcela is giving her leg some welly. She's holding the torch high and waving wildly too.
1626: Jake Williams has been nominated to run this next leg by the British Olympic Association. He's taking the torch off at a decent clip.
1627: A speedy leg indeed and the flame is soon passed to Alan Hardman The 81-year-old was nominated for giving 50 years service to Altrincham Athletics Club, where he has acted as secretary, chairman, president and coach.
1632: Sailing instructor John Kelly has the torch. Looks like the local chef, replete with white hat, has come out to wave him through this leg in Whitefield.
1633: Here's a quick tweet from Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy, who's on duty later. "Just getting ready for a very exciting day carrying the olympic torch! On Deansgate I think near st Anne's sq at 6.20."
1635: There's a wee while to go before Sir Chris gets his hands on the torch. Next up is Laura Riches. The 17-year-old is a qualified rugby coach who helps organise tournaments and coaches at a local school as well as Leigh Harriers. Her nomination also states she has run for Britain in under-18s fell running events.
1639: Beijing's Hui Zhou is now carrying the flame, which is heading to Prestwich. And we're hearing from Radio Manchester that the torch relay has brought a camaraderie to the area and got everyone out on the streets. We look forward to seeing that soon.
1641: Here's John Williams. He's just run past a DIY torch made from white cardboard and crepe paper flames. We never get tired of seeing those!
The 68-year-old volunteers at the YMCA in Castlefield, Manchester and has also been a volunteer for Henshaw's Society for Blind People for 15 years. He also finds time to run five miles a day, five days a week.
1644: Ki Jung Cho is touring the torch through Prestwich now. The promise of enthusiastic crowds is living up to expectations as he's getting a good reception.
1647: Doncaster's Ian Powell takes the torch on now. He's used to be being out on the road as he runs reguarly raises money for MacMillan Nurses.
1650: Here's a bit more from the team on the ground. BBC Radio Manchester's Eamonn O'Neal says there are already thousands of people in Albert Square waiting for the torch to arrive and the cauldron to be lit outside Manchester Town Hall at the end of the day.
1651: A big smile from June Kelly as she begins her leg. June set up junior football team Abraham Moss Warriors in 2000, where she spends about 45 hours a week volunteering. Her nomination states has been praised for steering youngsters away from crime and has even been a guest at Downing Street.
1655: Here's Whitby's Angelina Mason with the Olympic flame now. We're still in Prestwich. Looks a bit breezy there but nothing compared to yesterday's soggy conditions thankfully
1702: Paralympic cycling hopeful Jon-Allan Butterworth, 26, from Sale, has the Olympic flame now. Jon-Allan lost his left arm during a rocket attack while serving as in Iraq for the Royal Air Force. Jon-Allan has since gone on to find success on the track with two wins in the recent Para-cycling national track championships. His nomination states he has "inspired his peers through personal success and supporting school events".
1706: Our next torchbearer is a familiar face to fans of the news in China. Bai Yansong, 43, from Beijing, is described in his nomination as being "a prominent Chinese news anchor and journalist affiliated with CCTV". He is also the ambassador for the China Health Communications award which promote "developing a healthy lifestyle".
Looks like he's enjoying being in the limelight here as he is lapping up the applause, throwing his arms wide and throwing his head back.
1713: You may have seen a giant badger and squirrel at the side of the road just now. Fear not, it's not the local wildlife in Higher Broughton. It's just two spectators making an extra effort with some fancy-dress. Nice work.
1714: Angel Alvarez picks up the torch from Claire Evans. Angel, who's rocking a pair of shades, gave a co-worker a kidney for transplant, and said: "I was never scared nor did I ever have second thoughts, because I knew deep in my heart I was doing the right thing. The only thing I asked of him, is that any time anyone is in need of help, and if he can lend a hand, even opening a door for a woman, that he not hesistate to help."
1716: Angel is showing his chivalrous side as he gets down on one knee to light the torch of our next bearer Rosemary Straker.
1720: It's a good job this is text commentary rather than verbal as our next torchbearer is one Pisit Chongbunjob. Any ideas on pronunciation?
1722: As he gets ready to carry the torch with his group of torchbearers in Manchester later, Sir Chris Hoy tweets this picture of the scene from inside the bus.
1723: There is a cheery message of "Welcome, welcome," from a local PA system as the torch arrives and is passed on to Levenshulme's Brenda Harkin. Brenda uses a wheelchair after suffering a stroke in 2002 but she still coaches the Gaelic football team that she set up for youngsters in Manchester.
Brenda is buoyed on her stint through Higher Broughton by chants of "Brenda, Brenda."
1728: The cheers should be forthcoming here for Margaret Davies, 67, as they were when she finished last in her first sprint triathlon in 2010 - a race she completed after beating breast cancer.
The mysterious voice is back on the PA system. It informs us that Margaret is being supported by her friends and family today - and a few strangers too judging by the size of the crowd.
1730: Neil Gyllenship has all his clothes on here - its not always the case, as he rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean with a fellow firefighter, sometimes in his birthday suit, to prevent chafing.
1732: Chris Howgate takes on torchbearing duties here.
He is described in his nomination as "always positive and full of determination. He is a real inspiration to those who care for him, and has made a big impact on me!"
1738: On to Douglas Maxey, an active 83.
Here at torchcam HQ we are feeling tired even reading about his sports - badminton cycling, yoga, bowls and tennis.
1741: This is Daniel Panczyszyn, a wrestler, and at 14, a future Olympic hopeful.
He is off, with a big wave, and a little jog.
1746: Another of today's mountain conquerors here - Benjamin Lambert - who is performing 21 challenges in 21 months to raise money for Help for Heroes. He has climbed Kilimanjaro among the feats
1755: Sue Blaylock the founder of Wythehshawe Wheelers Cycling Club, supporting 400 disabled children per week across the North West - who rode on her four-wheeled bicycle there - hands the torch on to Leon Rattigan.
1757: British Wrestler Leon recently just missed out on competing at the 2012 Games. He was nominated by the British Olympic Association.
1757: Lacrosse players have tended to look safe with the long thin torch in their hands, and Joshua Kinder here is no exception. This torchbearer has represented England and his county at U16 level.
1807: The torch has taken a bit of a stop here at a sponsor's stand. With a couple of torchbearers carrying the flame tonight in Manchester.
1813: Perhaps he broke into song? Leehom Wang, from Taipei, an American-born singer-songwriter, record producer, actor and film director of Chinese descent is carrying the torch now.
He also ran in the Beijing 2008 torch relay.
We are unable to bring you pictures at the moment as there is not enough 3G signal available to broadcast live from the area. We hope to bring them as soon as possible.
1814: BBC Radio Manchester's Emma Goswell said the crowd went wild when Wang took the torch and the crowd was suddenly filled with Chinese flags rather than Union Jacks.
1817: This is Susanne Strombom, who will pass the torch on to Sir Chris Hoy.
1818: Accustomed as he is to holding gold, four-time Olympic gold medal-winning track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy takes up the London 2012 torch.
It is just over a month before he competes at the velodrome in London and he is running here in Manchester where he trains alongside the rest of the British Cycling track squad.
And Susanne gets a kiss as she hands over the flame.
"We love you Chris!" shouts a man in the crowd.
1820: From the present to the past, as Sir Chris passes the Olympic flame on to cyclist Geoffrey Cooke and gives him a big hug in the process. The pair of British cyclists create an arch with their torches and pose for photos before it's time for Geoff to move on - although not before another hug from his pal Chris.
Geoff represented Great Britain at Olympic and Commonwealth level, winning gold in the tandem sprint at the 1974 Commonwealths. In recent years, the 67-year-old has won world titles as a veteran. Geoff also worked as a national coach for the British cycling team and now volunteers with the juniors as he sets about looking for the Hoy of the future!
1825: The relay is travelling down Deansgate and there is a good-sized throng on either side of the thoroughfare. The city of Manchester is no stranger to parades of this kind, only recently it staged a celebration for Premier League winners Manchester City, and you can bet rivals Manchester United have been on a few open-top buses down here too. OK, back to the Olympics now...
1828: Peter Burkill has the Olympic flame now. The 47-year-old hit the headlines when the British Airways plane he was piloting from Beijing crash-laned at Heathrow Airport in 2008. He and his co-pilot were hailed as heroes for avoiding a disaster.
1831: From the airline pilot to the academic, the Olympic flame goes to Professor John Brookes. He's the Vice Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University, a post he's held since 2005 after a move from Wolverhampton University.
It looks like he's entering student territory now near Oxford Road. Wonder if any of his students will recognise him?
1837: Martin Hewitt has the Olympic flame now. He is wearing a sling to support his right arm which was paralysed after he was shot while on active service in Afghanistan. Since his injury, Martin has competed at international level as a skier and athlete. He now represents Great Britain and the military as the team captain for the combined services disabled ski team.
1839: Martin has taken the flame to Sackville Gardens, and to the Alan Turing statue. Alan Turing, the British mathematical genius and codebreaker, was born 100 years ago today and is one of Manchester's most-celebrated son.
1843: Back from the statue is Jonathan Whitehead, 14, who cycled 215 miles across the Trans Pennine trail from Southport to Hornsea to raise money for an Epilepsy charity.
1846: Taking on the final torchbearing duties of the day, Carl Tilson wraps up day 36 of the Olympic torch relay.
Carl has raised more than £100,000 for a charity that supports those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a muscle-wasting condition that he lives with. In 2011, he beat singer Gary Barlow and footballer Ryan Giggs to the title 'Mancunian of the Year.'
Carl is described as sports-mad and that's no surprise as he's the grandson of Fred Tilson, who scored the winning goal for Man City in the 1934 FA Cup final.
1851: The BBC Radio Manchester crew spotted this glamorous duo waiting for the Olympic torch relay in central Manchester.
1853: This was the moment when Chris Hoy finished his stint with the torch, running between crowds who had packed the streets in the centre of Manchester.
1855: BBC Radio Manchester say 10,000 people in Albert Square have turned to greet and cheer the last torchbearer of the day, Carl Tilton, who is taking to the stage to light the cauldron.
The evening celebration is now under way.
1858: And that completes our torchcam coverage for today, with your writers, Sarah Holt and Claire Heald.
Thank you for joining us, and for all your contributions.
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