The Governor and Mrs Dawson climbed aboard the MV James Stirling Sealink Ferry on 26th September for the first plaque unveiling, before heading to the Ritz-Carlton at Elizabeth Quay for a second unveiling and morning tea. The two new plaques are the latest additions to the Walkway project which aims to encourage people to enjoy…
Hugo Vickers, Jim Walker, the Trustees, advisors and all at the Commonwealth Walkway Trust wish to express their deep sorrow at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth for over 70 years. They also wish to express their gratitude to The Queen for her enormous support to the Commonwealth…
HRH The Earl of Wessex unveiled the Platinum Jubilee Walkway in Birmingham interpretation panel at The Exchange, Centenary Square. The panel provides a summary of the 20 points of special significance to the people of Birmingham that are connected by the walks 22km (13 mile) circular path around the city. Some of the key places on…
The City of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, has extended their Commonwealth Walkway into a 30km Jubilee Walkway to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Charities across the city are being encouraged to utilise the coast’s new route, opened on 2nd June, as part of official celebrations to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 70…
Residents of Wickersley Parish in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, have been inspired by our network of Commonwealth Walkways and set too on developing their own in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. The Wickersley Platinum Jubilee Walkway is 7km long (4.35 miles). Each kilometre of the walk represents one of the 7 decades of the Queen’s reign. The circular…
In celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee His Worship Mayor Andy Foster and Deputy Mayor Sarah Free plan a tour of the Commonwealth Walkway in Wellington on 10th June 2022. Starting at the National Library with a guided introduction to New Zealand’s founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The group will then walk to several of the significance…
Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall unveiled a new walkway in Newfoundland and Labrador in honour of the Platinum Jubilee. The 1km walkway is in the grounds of Government House in St. John’s connecting 54 trees that have been planted by different members of the Royal Family and Vice-Regal representatives. In time, all of…
His Excellency George Brandis, High Commissioner of Australia to the United Kingdom kindly unveiled a new interpretive panel on the London Commonwealth Walkway on Commonwealth Day, Monday 14th March 2022. The Panel, which sits outside St Clement Danes Church on The Strand, interprets Australia House and shares some of the important Commonwealth history that embeds…
The Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands announces a special Platinum Walkway in Birmingham to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee which every resident and visitor can enjoy before, during and after the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
As part of Commonwealth Day celebrations in Wellington, New Zealand, past Mayor Celia Wade Brown organised a walk along part of the capital city’s route. COVID-19 restrictions limited the scale of the party but dignitaries able to attend included the Deputy Mayor, representatives of the Commonwealth Youth Association NZ, the Pakistan and UK High Commissions…
