Time is running out for people to make their nominations for batonbearers ahead of an event to mark the Queen's Platinum jubilee.

The Queen’s Baton Relay will take place ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer with 2,022 people carrying the baton across England from July 4 to July 28 when the games begin.

The deadline for nominations is next Monday, February 14.

The relay around the Commonwealth began in London on October 7, last year.

Cecilia Motley, Shropshire Council’s cabinet member for communities, culture, leisure and tourism, and transport, said: “The The Queen’s Baton Relay is a Commonwealth Games tradition that serves as the countdown to the Commonwealth Games.

“In total 2,022 people will carry the baton across England from July 4 until July 28, 2022, when the games begin, and we want to see as many people from Shropshire as possible nominated.

“Every nomination submitted before the closing date of Monday, February 14, 2022 will be considered, and it would be fantastic to see our local people playing their part in what promises to be a very exciting event for the region.”

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Shropshire people are being urged to act quickly to nominate someone who is:

  • Always willing to take on a challenge and has a unique and inspiring story
  • Has made a meaningful contribution to sport, education, the arts, culture, or charity
  • Is a figure of inspiration that positively challenges others to achieve their best
  • Has taken on a challenge or cause and made a positive impact within their community.

The baton, which contains a message to the Commonwealth from The Queen, is visiting all 72 nations and territories, before returning to England where all nine regions – the North East, North West, Yorkshire & The Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, East of England and the South West – will host the relay.

To nominate batonbearers from Shropshire visit www.birmingham2022.com/queens-baton-relay/batonbearer-nominations.