Olympic Torch in Sheffield- megathread

[Jeffrey Shaw 90]

Maybe not three coaches but one coach, one trainer, and one sponsor's representative.

[feederfil 10]

What a total non-event stood on Halifax rd for 20minutes waiting for the torch .Vehicles went past no idea where the torch was!!! Only this can be organised like this in Sheffield!!! Said to kids this is a one off experience what!! you can see buses and cars going past everyday. Very upset

[rach85 10]

Totally agree with you communities its was great in chapeltown, took the grandkids and they loved it

[hels1977 10]

What a total non-event stood on Halifax rd for 20minutes waiting for the torch .Vehicles went past no idea where the torch was!!! Only this can be organised like this in Sheffield!!! Said to kids this is a one off experience what!! you can see buses and cars going past everyday. Very upset

 

It was in torch transit 'mode' for that portion of the trip as per the schedule - not viewable to the public. It went into the van in Chaucer Close to drop down to Leppings Lane.

[bus man 10]

Absolutley superb atmosphere in chaptown

 

[hotbird 10]

torch bearer when through park as a detour instead of sticking to road 1754: Barbara takes a planned detour from the convoy to run through Hillsborough Park while the support vehicles stay on the road - they'll all meet up again on the other side of the park.

[Gazza58 10]

Absolutley superb atmosphere in chaptown

 

 

Agreed,thought it was a fantastic turnout.

[pixlestar 10]

The atmosphere in Chapeltown was fantastic...should have been in Hillsborough Park with our stall but due to unexpected events couldn't go..was gutted...but the crowds in Chapeltown more than made up for it :-)

[denlin 12]

Absolutley superb atmosphere in chaptown

 

 

The Chapeltown bit was great but sorry I missed John the pram man because they moved his section bit further up the hill but great spectacle and good to see Mr and Mrs Guzzieowl

[Snowbird78 10]

Just on eccie road. What a great turn out xxx

[lint 10]

absolutaley disgusted watching look north and seeing an old woman being pushed off the road by one of the torch security men.yes she tried to touch the god damn torch but there is no way she should have been pushed like that

[wornout53 10]

The atmosphere at Chaucer Road was fabulous...great fun and topped off by watching the olympic flame. The outriders etc were brilliant spending time interacting with the kids and giving them a 'high five'

Oh and despite it being Parson Cross ( we all know peoples views) all the torch got was a good old Sheffield welcome.