Olympic Torch in Sheffield- megathread

[SV500 10]

I saw it from opposite Ecclesfield Church,absolutely great back drop for pictures,

The atmosphere was brilliant and everyone was smiling and cheering at every truck lorry or police motorbike !

The police smiled and encouraged everyone to make as much noise as they could do ( a first on me lol)

Each lorry had good looking smiling girls on which for Sheffield can't be bad (lol)

Got some video and loads of photo's of the nice blonde lass and the flame as she passed,

Even though it lasted a few seconds this young man enjoyed the whole community spirit,

OK the zion games are costing a ridiculous amount,but in the big picture of money being stolen by the banks its nothing,

My family owned farms at Ecclesfield and my Granddad worked at the wmc on Church street for many years,I felt quite proud of our Village and its history having the torch come through was brilliant (even though it should've actually gone through the actual village instead of skirting the edge)

It was a good day for us all for a change :-)

Edited June 26, 2012 by SV500

[bus man 10]

I was in hunslet yesterday morning , the crowd was small 50 ish if that the atmosphere last night (yes I know it was latter in day) at cowley hill and in sheffield was great - well done sheffield

[Doom 10]

I didn't get to see the torch, but headed off home from Sheffield at 5.30 and it was great to see the crowds out in force down Netherthorpe and along Penistone Road, all smiling and having a good time.

 

If events like this can bring joy into people's lives for a few hours during these difficult times, then I'm all for it.

 

Regards

 

Doom

[Babooshka 10]

It was lovely outside Loch Fyne on Glossop Road. Not that many people there, so, we could just wander over during our meal and stand at the roadside. Torch went inches from us. My son loved it. The police were high-fiving the children, and people were giving out free bottles of coke. Sounds like it was a nightmare further down the road in Hunters Bar.

[Brunette 10]

It was brilliant! I have never seen the whole community, all ages, all out on the streets having such a good time, sober!! A fantastic day, we had a street party and the kids absolutely loved it.

 

And yes, I am a parent and I let my little girl sit on my shoulders, so that she could see the Torchbearer that WE nominated! There was no way I was going to let her miss seeing someone she loves run with the Olympic torch. x

[irenewilde 10]

Sounds like it was a nightmare further down the road in Hunters Bar.

 

 

A nightmare? No, it was lovely.

[F. Sidebottom 10]

Saw it at Barkers Pool.

 

Didn't think much to it coming beforehand - wasn't too fussed about going.

 

Glad I did - it was amazing!!

 

Anyone who hasn't seen it should get to Chesterfield on Friday.

 

And for those saddo's whining about parents (and who obviously don't have kids) - I had my kids taking turns on my shoulders. If that makes me arrogant then you can get stuffed.

[GUZZIOWL 10]

Went with Mrs GUZZI to watch it at Chapeltown ....Several Folk were watching out for John ( the Charity raising Guy who shoves a Pram ) ....A couple of Officials weren't sure whether he'd go down Cowley (towards Chap ) ...or Ecco Road ( towards the School ) ..Didn't see him but heard he was gonna be Wearing his White Tracksuit ....He ought to have been allowed to wear his Wig and shove his Pram .....He really is an 'Unsung Hero ' ...

[wornout53 10]

Saw John on the bus as it went through Parson Cross and he was wearing his official white tracksuit but the familiar green wig was firmly in place.

[communities 10]

Saw John on the bus as it went through Parson Cross and he was wearing his official white tracksuit but the familiar green wig was firmly in place.

 

Great guy, real asset.

[PeteMorris 10]

I watched it going through Parsons Cross by Asda. It was a bit fleeting, the silly so-and-so was running!!!....So the actual torch was in sight for about 4 seconds!...Slightly disappointed.

 

Oh and for all you Parson Cross 'bashers'....I had my wallet in my pocket when I went down there, and still had it when I got home!!!!

 

Everyone was good natured and pleased that it came through there!

Edited June 26, 2012 by PeteMorris

[rubydazzler 11]

Typically, after days of sarcasm, carping and pretending not to care about the Torch Relay, Sheffielders turn out in their droves, put on a great show and have a better time than anyone else, anywhere else! You just have to love the people in this City