Olympic Torch Relay

Only us Brits would brave the rain, stand around for at least an hour before the event, getting soaked through and still have a smile on our faces, having a laugh with the people next to us, who we've never met before.  And why this time? 

We've had the rain soaked Diamond Jubilee, we've had a rain soaked Wimbledon and today I've seen a rain soaked Olympic Touch Relay.  Today the torch relay route was Cambridge to Luton starting at 6.33am, passing through St Ives, Huntingdon, Bedford & Grotten End before arriving in Letchworth Garden City at about 11.40.  It was great being able to follow the Relay live coverage on my phone, it helped to build the excitement knowing when it was just around the corner. By 12o'clock the traffic was stopped from entering Pixmore Avenue and so we knew the torch was about to pass. 

I wasn't expecting the procession that came before the flame, I thought that made a nice touch and certainly had the crowd cheering.

Once the torch had completed the route through Letchworth it was off to Stevenage where more of my family and friends were waiting patiently to see the procession. 

The next ports of call, to finish the days mammoth relay, were Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, St. Albans, Hemel Hempstead & finally finishing in Luton.

It may have been wet in Letchworth but it was so worth it. I love the banter between strangers, I love the euphoria, the cheering & I absolutely love the passion & pride we have in our countrymen and women.

It's now just 19 days until the Opening Ceremony and I for one can not wait.

A little about Me

My name is Jacqueline Woolnough, I have been married for 28 years and have 4 children. I was brought up in Stevenage but have now lived in Letchworth Garden City (the next town) for 22 years.

I am an avid Liverpool  fanatical supporter (fan just doesn't cut it) and have been since the age of 9. I'm damn sure in another life I must have been a scouser, it just feels right.

I love listening to music, my tastes vary greatly, but if it gets me moving then I like it. I love to dance. My favourite band of all time is The Beatles

 but throughout my childhood I love Wings, The Police & The Jam.

A few of my favourite songs are Young Girl by Gary Puckett And The Union Gap

Don't Stop Me Now by Queen

 
and You Do Something To Me by Paul Weller

  

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I am a qualified Holistic & Beauty Therapist which I decided was my career path in 2002. I enrolled at the local College for a year to study Holistic therapies.

        Whilst attending North Herts College Centre For The Arts, September 2002 - June 2003, I gained an IIHHT VTCT qualification in Holistic Therapies and Anatomy and Physiology.  During my College year I also took an "outside" course in Reiki & gained my Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 certificates in the May and August of 2003.
      

        In early 2004 I travelled to Windsor to the Carlton Institute where I gained Diplomas in Manicure, Pedicure and Ear-Piercing and shortly after, in June, I achieved my Hopi Ear Candle Certificate. In September of the same year I attended a days intensive course at The Herts & Essex Academy in Stansted Mountfitchet & qualified in Waxing and Eye Lash/Brow Tinting. 

Finally, in May 2006 I qualified in Hydrotherm massage.
      

        I am a member of the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists.
      

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        I am fortunate enough to have a room in my home in which I have set-up my Salon which has a relaxing atmosphere where both both male and female clients will feel at ease.

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My aim is to set up a High Street Hair & Beauty Salon with my daughter some time in the future.