District flying the flag for Olympic sport

THE Olympic flag will be raised at Dawlish Warren this weekend, marking its official hand-over to Britain as part of the Beijing 2008 closing ceremony.

The event is part of a series around the country and Teignbridge District Council chairman David Weekes will be raising the flag for the district amid an afternoon of sporting fun at the resort.

It all starts at 3.30pm on Sunday with a wide range of sports clubs and personalities taking part.

The event will be hosted by entertainer and singer Mark Price, who will also be performing throughout the afternoon and evening, and rounded off by a fireworks display at 8.45pm.

Cllr Anne Fry, Teignbridge executive spokeswoman for recreational services, said: "Olympic fever is sure to be gripping the country over the next four years, and what better way to get things started than by showcasing some of Teignbridge's best sporting talent?

"Teignbridge council has invested greatly in sport, most recently helping develop and fund the first centre in the country to combine BMX dirt jumping, racing, and a concrete bowl skate park at Decoy in Newton Abbot.

"We look forward to raising the flag for sport at Dawlish Warren this weekend."