Wonderful news from John, who said: “I never thought I would be given such an honour in my lifetime'
Leamington SpaJohn took charge of the Queen’s baton on its Wychavon leg of the relay on Friday, July 22 at the ‘Kissing Gate’ entrance of the Cotswolds iconic landmark, Broadway Tower.
Applauded along by crowds of well-wishers, local dignitaries and ‘Perry’ the mascot, John held on tight to the baton as Laura Renalson, his accompanying carer pushed him to the top. At Broadway Tower they were met by Wychavon's chairman Cllr Alex Sinton for the official handover ceremony and celebrations before the baton made its way, under police escort to Pershore.
John, born 1913 was just 17 years old when The Commonwealth held its first games in 1930 Hamilton, Canada. On Tuesday, June 7 this year he celebrated his 109th birthday and is the oldest man in the West Midlands.“I am honoured to have taken part in such a historic event and to have been chosen as a baton bearer. It has been such a wonderful day, I even got to meet a Commonwealth Gold Medallist; Swimmer Patricia Bevan. I never thought I would be given such an honour in my lifetime.
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