The Olympic torch will arrive in the Lea Valley on Saturday 7 July.

It will be seen in Waltham Abbey’s Sun Street before being taken to the white water centre where it will descend down the rapids.

The following day the torch will be in Luton.

The flame will be in the lower Lea Valley on Tuesday 21 July when it passes Bow Church. The building will be open all day from 11am to 3pm. Our Lady & St Catherine of Siena Church opposite has already bought extra candles to be ready for the huge numbers dropping in on that day and during the Games.