City residents handed Delhi games chance

THREE lucky Edinburgh residents are set to win the chance of taking part in the closing ceremony of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.

The ceremony is being held on 14 October and a major part of the event will see Glasgow and Scotland make the first public statement to the Commonwealth, and the world, by presenting a hand-over ceremony.

This will set the scene for the four years leading up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and mark the start of an amazing journey for athletes, citizens and communities of Scotland and the Commonwealth towards the biggest sporting event Scotland has hosted.

Organisers are planning a dance routine with a cast of approximately 400 amateur volunteers from all across Scotland and from all walks of life.

Any local resident over 18 who is fit, enthusiastic and regularly makes a contribution to the community can apply to take part.

The panel will select six finalists to be interviewed and then select the three lucky residents who will travel to Delhi.

Applications can be downloaded at www.edinburgh.gov.uk and entries must be received by 12 April.