Crawley has made a bid to host a leg of the Commonwealth Games’ Queen’s Baton Relay in July. 

The relay began in October last year when The Queen placed her Message to the Commonwealth inside the baton. It is currently travelling on its way through Commonwealth countries around the world. It will return to the UK on the 18th June for a six week tour of the four home nations, before being handed to the Queen during the Opening Ceremony in Birmingham.  The Queen’s Baton Relay will be in the south east of England for two days in July. 

As well as a bid to host a leg of the relay, Crawley Borough Council has submitted a bid to host an iconic photo moment, and a community event in the town centre.

Photos credit:  Crawley Borough Council