Violet interviews Mark Beaumont round the world cyclist and torch carrier
Once again, Violet, our intrepid reporter gets a scoop. It’s Mark Beaumont, famous round the world cyclist and adventure documentary maker. Mark strode out in St Andrews this morning at 07.30 and also cycled across the Forth road bridge late afternoon. He just gets one torch I think! continue reading
Dundee Torch Bearers from the city centre to the Baxter Park celebrations
See if you can spot the torch bearers we have previously interviewed. In the next few days we will go back to interview them again to get their experiences and feelings of being part of the torch relay. If you have any questions you’d like us to put to them, pop them in the comments... continue reading
#citizenrelay visits the CILIPS conference and talks about the Torch Relay
#citizenrelay’s Jennifer Jones took time out of following the Torch Relay to talk to delegates at the CILIPS conference in Dundee. She firstly caught up with Derek Reid, the CILIPS President who talked about the significance of the Torch for libraries. listen to ‘Peter Reid, president of #cilips talking about libraries as a torch in... continue reading
A view on the Torch Relay from the Mechanics Institute, Brechin
listen to ‘Jane Ferguson, committee member of the Mechanics institute #citizenrelay’ on Audioboo continue reading
Shanon Davis future Olympic hopeful and Dundee Torch Bearer
Once again, Dundee reporter Violet gets a scoop. Here she is with Shanon Davis, a 15 year old skater. Shanon’s nomination story I have been a figure skater for 11 years and I’m on the GB Squad. I get up at 5am 4 mornings a week for training and then juggle school. I want to... continue reading
An interview with Michael Robb before he carries the torch in Dundee
Dundee’s roving reporter Violet tracks down Michael Robb, an 18 year old torch bearer. Michael’s nomination story “Michael is involved in the organisation of charitable events at his school, Baldragon Academy. He has played a key part in raising significant amounts of money for a variety of good causes. Michael has been at the forefront... continue reading
Harris Academy Pupils look forward to the Olympic Torch Relay
Pupils from Dundee’s Harris Academy talk to #citizenrelay reporter Violetta Palak about their exciting plans for the Torch Relay and the Olympic Games themselves. continue reading
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Dundee Rep Theatre prepares to perform at Torch Relay
Violetta Palak interviews Dawn Hartley from Dundee REP theatre about the innovative performance they have planned for when the Olympic Torch Relay arrives in Dundee. continue reading
Inspirational stories from Dundee
Violet and Anne, our #citizenrelay reporters in the Dundee area caught up with two inspirational local men who are due to carry the Torch in Dundee during the Torch Relay on 12th June. The first interview was conducted with Ronald McIntosh, a double amputee. The second interviewee was with Andrew Coogan, a 95 year old... continue reading
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