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Day 6: Torch Relay visits Gloucester Cathedral and Severn Valley Railway

The Olympic Flame travels from Cheltenham to Worcester today, helped along the day's 99.05 mile journey by 119 inspirational Torchbearers.

Day 6 of the Olympic Torch Relay will see the Flame pass a number of iconic landmarks including Gloucester Cathedral.

It will also travel along the Severn Valley Railway, carried on the train from Bewdley to Kidderminster by 43-year-old Christopher Stokes from Kidderminster.

Among the day's other Torchbearers will be Olympian Sharron Davies, carrying the Flame in Leominster in recognition of her swimming career.

Stuart Woodburn, 30, a teacher from Worcestershire will also carry the Flame. A Torchbearer through Ledbury, Stuart was nominated through the LOCOG campaign for the way he supports and inspires everyone at the school, especially in sport.

The Evening Celebration will take place at Worcester County Cricket Ground from 4pm. The event will feature a variety of entertainment staged by LOCOG and the three Presenting Partners of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay – Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung.

Towards the end of the two-hour show, the last Torchbearer of the day – Sally Flood, from Bromsgrove who was nominated for her charity work – will light a celebration cauldron on stage at the event which will enable the Olympic Flame to be seen by the audience.

On Day 6 the Flame will be carried through the following communities:
Gloucester, Maisemore, Hartpury, Corse and Staunton, Ledbury, Bartestree, Lugwardine, Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Clee Hill, Cleobury Mortimer, Far Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley, Kidderminster, Droitwitch Spa, Fernhill Heath and Worcester.

Watch the Torch Relay live

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View video highlights from Day 5 of the Olympic Torch Relay


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