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The Queens Baton Relay arrives in Market Bosworth on it`s tour of the country ahead of the Commonwealth games in Birmingham. Having previously followed the relay in Leicester City Center I followed it to the village of Market Bosworth where we see the relay pass a Primary School with pupils waving flags they have made. Following the Baton Bearers along Station Road and into the square in the center of the village, we are met by hundreds of spectators cheering and clapping the baton as it passes through and onto the country park on the edge of the village. Keep a look out for a cameo from Perry the Bull mascot of the games !.

The Queen's Baton Relay, part of the run up to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games visits Leicester. We start in Green Dragon Square as the relay runners arrive before following them though the streets of Leicester. The baton passes well known city landmarks like the clock tower and the Cathedral before arriving to cheers and a round of applause in Jubilee square where it is met by crowds eager to see the baton.

The Big Hoot saw a number of plastic owls painted by various artists both local to the city of Birmingham and beyond placed around the city. Themes included local celebrities like Ozzy Osborne, chrome and mirror plated versions plus a number created by sponsors of the event like Wild In Art, Lloyds Bank and more. Following the display the Owls will be auctioned to raise funds for the Birmingham Children`s Hospital. My video focuses on a number of the owls in the city center there are however many more to see and a visit is recommended to find them all. The Big Hoot runs until 27th September 2015 images follow.