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Olympic torch relay: Flame abseils down Grimsby Dock Tower Olympic torch relay: Flame abseils down Grimsby Dock Tower
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A torchbearer has abseiled with the flame down the iconic Dock Tower in Grimsby to start day 40 of the Olympic torch relay.A torchbearer has abseiled with the flame down the iconic Dock Tower in Grimsby to start day 40 of the Olympic torch relay.
Alan Ellinson, 55, of Stockport, who has helped charities to raise more than £12m through abseiling and zip wire events, started the day's proceedings.Alan Ellinson, 55, of Stockport, who has helped charities to raise more than £12m through abseiling and zip wire events, started the day's proceedings.
On the journey from Grimsby to Lincoln the flame will travel 112 miles and will be carried by 137 torchbearers.On the journey from Grimsby to Lincoln the flame will travel 112 miles and will be carried by 137 torchbearers.
The day's finale will include a flypast from the Red Arrows over Lincoln.The day's finale will include a flypast from the Red Arrows over Lincoln.
The RAF also organised a Typhoon aircraft to fly over Skegness. The RAF has also organised flypasts over Skegness and Sleaford.
A tutor aircraft, used for Elementary Flying Training, will go by at Sleaford.
The flame was carried on to Skegness beach by Starr Halley, 15, in her home town.The flame was carried on to Skegness beach by Starr Halley, 15, in her home town.
She was nominated for surviving a brain tumour and surgery when she was 12 years old, after which she had to learn how to crawl, walk and talk. She is now back at school and does charity work.She was nominated for surviving a brain tumour and surgery when she was 12 years old, after which she had to learn how to crawl, walk and talk. She is now back at school and does charity work.
Other torchbearers include:Other torchbearers include:
  • Arlene Moxon, 31, from Boston, carried the torch in Skegness. Arlene is a voluntary youth worker, youth leader for her local RSPB Wildlife explorer group and an assistant instructor at a local kung fu class.
  • Arran Brindle, 30, from Louth carried the flame through Boston. She has over 60 international caps for England's women's cricket team and was an integral part of the 2005 Ashes winning side.
  • Keith Hebblewhite, 75, from Lincoln, who will carry the flame in his home city. He took part in the first London Marathon, raising money for a charity for the terminally ill, and his nomination states he also attracted male-voice choir Morriston Orpheus to Lincoln Cathedral, where they performed to sell-out crowds.
  • Nicolas Hope, 33, who will also be carrying the flame in his home city of Lincoln. He is involved in a project called Stand Up Speak Up, which uses sport to bring young people of different nationalities together outside school.
  • The last torchbearer of the day will be Jules Hanks, 46, from Sleaford, who will light the cauldron at the evening celebration.
  • Arlene Moxon, 31, from Boston, carried the torch in Skegness. Arlene is a voluntary youth worker, youth leader for her local RSPB Wildlife explorer group and an assistant instructor at a local kung fu class.
  • Arran Brindle, 30, from Louth carried the flame through Boston. She has over 60 international caps for England's women's cricket team and was an integral part of the 2005 Ashes winning side.
  • Keith Hebblewhite, 75, from Lincoln, who will carry the flame in his home city. He took part in the first London Marathon, raising money for a charity for the terminally ill, and his nomination states he also attracted male-voice choir Morriston Orpheus to Lincoln Cathedral, where they performed to sell-out crowds.
  • Nicolas Hope, 33, who will also be carrying the flame in his home city of Lincoln. He is involved in a project called Stand Up Speak Up, which uses sport to bring young people of different nationalities together outside school.
  • The last torchbearer of the day will be Jules Hanks, 46, from Sleaford, who will light the cauldron at the evening celebration.
The relay travelled through Grimsby, Louth, Legbourne, Withern, Maltby Le Marsh, Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe, Sutton on Sea, Mumby and Hogsthorpe.The relay travelled through Grimsby, Louth, Legbourne, Withern, Maltby Le Marsh, Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe, Sutton on Sea, Mumby and Hogsthorpe.
It then went to Ingoldmells Winthorpe, Skegness, Wainfleet All Saints and Wrangle. It will then go to Boston, Sleaford, Bracebridge Heath and Lincoln.It then went to Ingoldmells Winthorpe, Skegness, Wainfleet All Saints and Wrangle. It will then go to Boston, Sleaford, Bracebridge Heath and Lincoln.
The evening's festivities will take place at Yarborough Leisure Centre in Lincoln and features local talent, including a dance and gymnastics show with 100 performers.The evening's festivities will take place at Yarborough Leisure Centre in Lincoln and features local talent, including a dance and gymnastics show with 100 performers.
Loick Essien will sing while Twist & Pulse will also perform.Loick Essien will sing while Twist & Pulse will also perform.
A total of 8,000 people will carry the flame during its 8,000 mile, 70-day journey to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London on 27 July.A total of 8,000 people will carry the flame during its 8,000 mile, 70-day journey to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London on 27 July.