Commonwealth Games charity celebrates legacy with interactive experience

United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has opened a new interactive experience in the city centre. 

United By 2022 hosted ‘The Next Chapter’, an interactive experience which brings the community legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to life, at Birmingham New Street station.

The charity invited visitors of all ages to experience the lasting community impact of the Games first-hand.

Following a fairytale narrative, ‘The Next Chapter’ aimed to connect the public to the transformative power of the Games, taking visitors on a journey where they could:

• Meet the brave volunteer knights who shaped the Games' legacy
• Take a seat on the Throne of Legacy
• Listen to inspiring stories beneath the Echo Wood Radio Tree
• Share their hopes for the future in the Wishing Well, beneath the iconic Ozzy the Bull

Sharing stories from volunteers, young people and local communities from across the West Midlands, the event told a unique tale of people coming together to ensure the Games’ spirit of collaboration, pride and inspiration lives on.

Nicola Turner, CEO of United By 2022, said: “In 2022, the Games brought people together in extraordinary ways, and it’s fantastic to see those lasting friendships, memories and experiences helping to deliver real impact and brighter futures in Birmingham and beyond.

“These stories are of resilience and transformation and are a fitting reflection of how the Games continue to inspire us today.”

At the event, visitors followed the achievements of United By 2022’s 921 volunteers, who have donated a total of 24,270 hours at 79 events since the Games.

The event also highlighted the 170 organisations that have worked in collaboration with businesses, charities and community groups to help build resilience and skills across the region.

Visitors to the event were invited to share their hopes for the future at ‘The Next Chapter’ wishing well and visit the Tree of Stories, where they could hear directly from those carrying forward the legacy of the Games.

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