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Paralympic Games: Cauldron lighting ahead of torch relay Paralympic Games: Cauldron lighting ahead of torch relay
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A ceremonial cauldron will be lit in London's Trafalgar Square later to launch the Paralympic torch relay. A ceremonial cauldron has been lit in London's Trafalgar Square to launch the Paralympic torch relay.
Claire Lomas, who was paralysed in a horse riding accident, will light the cauldron from the English national flame kindled on Scafell Pike. Claire Lomas, who was paralysed in a horse riding accident, lit the cauldron from the English national flame kindled on Scafell Pike.
London Mayor Boris Johnson and London 2012 chair Seb Coe will be at the ceremony which starts at 08:00 BST. Prime Minister David Cameron, London Mayor Boris Johnson and London 2012 chairman Seb Coe attended the ceremony.
The relay travels from Stoke Mandeville to London overnight on Tuesday for the Games opening ceremony on Wednesday.The relay travels from Stoke Mandeville to London overnight on Tuesday for the Games opening ceremony on Wednesday.
Mr Cameron marked the occasion by wishing Paralympic Games competitors good luck.
"After a fortnight of Olympics withdrawal symptoms, it's time to dust off the GB flags and get ready for two more weeks of spectacular sport," he said.
Ms Lomas, who completed this year's London Marathon in 16 days, was left paralysed from the chest down in a riding accident.Ms Lomas, who completed this year's London Marathon in 16 days, was left paralysed from the chest down in a riding accident.
Using a Paralympic torch she will light the cauldron which will stand on the north terrace of square outside the National Gallery. Using a Paralympic torch she lit the cauldron which will stand on the north terrace of square outside the National Gallery.
During the event, 26 flame ambassadors from across England will each collect a splinter of the flame in a lantern to take back to their local flame celebrations.During the event, 26 flame ambassadors from across England will each collect a splinter of the flame in a lantern to take back to their local flame celebrations.
Before the cauldron lighting the flame will visit the Royal Opera House. Later in the day it will be carried in front of performers from the Notting Hill Carnival, visit the Houses of Parliament and be taken on the Docklands Light Railway. Before the cauldron lighting the flame visited the Royal Opera House. Later in the day it will be carried in front of performers from the Notting Hill Carnival, visit the Houses of Parliament and be taken on the Docklands Light Railway.
Lord Coe said: "The national flame in England will help to light the way to the Paralympic Games.Lord Coe said: "The national flame in England will help to light the way to the Paralympic Games.
"It will also give people the chance to celebrate the amazing achievements of the inspirational Torchbearers who all embody the Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality.""It will also give people the chance to celebrate the amazing achievements of the inspirational Torchbearers who all embody the Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality."
Mr Johnson has given the oder for a giant Paralympic Agitos logo to be lowered from Tower Bridge. Mr Johnson has given the order for a giant Paralympic Agitos logo to be lowered from Tower Bridge.
He said: "With just five days to go London is ready to make history and host the most successful Paralympic Games ever seen."He said: "With just five days to go London is ready to make history and host the most successful Paralympic Games ever seen."
Four national flames were kindled at the summit of the highest peaks in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales on Wednesday.Four national flames were kindled at the summit of the highest peaks in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales on Wednesday.
Following on from the event in London, the national flames will be used to light cauldrons outside Stormont in Northern Ireland on Saturday, at The Mound in Edinburgh on Sunday and outside City Hall in Cardiff on Monday.Following on from the event in London, the national flames will be used to light cauldrons outside Stormont in Northern Ireland on Saturday, at The Mound in Edinburgh on Sunday and outside City Hall in Cardiff on Monday.
Next Tuesday the four flames will be brought together in Stoke Mandeville where they will create the Paralympic flame, signalling the start of the relay.Next Tuesday the four flames will be brought together in Stoke Mandeville where they will create the Paralympic flame, signalling the start of the relay.
Starting out from Stoke Mandeville Stadium at 20:00 BST, the Paralympic flame will be carried 92 miles by 580 torchbearers, working in teams of five, through Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and London to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford.Starting out from Stoke Mandeville Stadium at 20:00 BST, the Paralympic flame will be carried 92 miles by 580 torchbearers, working in teams of five, through Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and London to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford.
There it will be used to light the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Games on the evening of 29 August.There it will be used to light the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Games on the evening of 29 August.
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