The Olympics are ours! That was the message from the crowds in Maidstone’s Whatman Park, as the Games flag was officially passed from Beijing to Britain on Sunday.

A festival of sports, arts and culture included displays from the Pegasus Gymnastics Club, and live bands, like Maidstone-based Billy Wears Dresses.

The event was also attended by blind world speed skiing record holder Kevin Alderton, from Dartford.

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