Warwickshire County Council has reminded residents to share their connections to the Commonwealth as preparations get underway for the Birmingham 2022 games.

Whether it's a short story, a personal experience, or a link to a local community, the council is aiming to find a local link to all 54 Commonwealth countries.

For inspiration the council will be sharing videos from local athletes about their own connections to the Commonwealth.

Connections need not be sports related.

It could be from work, or you might have been involved in a charitable or community project in the Commonwealth, maybe your family and friends that live in the Commonwealth will provide you with an interesting story to tell?

The news comes in the same week as Birmingham 2022 organisers invited local artists to submit Games-related artwork for the chance to win a £25,000 commission.

Cllr Heather Timms, portfolio holder for environment, climate and culture said: "So many people in Warwickshire will have interesting stories to tell about their own experiences, memories and connections to the Commonwealth.

"We would love to hear from as many of you as possible to help us celebrate, as a county, our part in this incredible, global event."

Written submissions can be bullet points, stories, quotes or facts and figures, but must be a maximum of 500 words, and videos must be no more than two minutes long, photos and illustrations can also be included in this form.

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