Details of the inspirational Lantern Bearers leading the procession to Bath's Paralympic Flame Celebration on 25 August have been unveiled by Bath and North East Somerset Council.

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) granted permission to Bath and North East Somerset Council to organise its own Lantern Bearer Relay, which will form part of the carnival procession through the city on the afternoon of Saturday, 25th August.

The Council invited the public to nominate people who they felt displayed the Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality, and how they have made a difference or pushed the boundaries of what is achievable.

Nine Bath and North East Somerset residents have been chosen to lead the 2,000m Lantern Relay – exchanging the Paralympic Lantern from one Bearer to the next – in front of the Rio Carnival Procession as it makes its way through the centre of Bath and into the Recreation Ground.

The Lantern will then be handed to ParalympicGB's Flame Ambassador and double-gold medallist, Steve Brunt MBE, who will place it on the stage at the Recreation Ground for the duration of the Paralympic Flame Celebration.

Councillor David Dixon (Lib-Dem, Oldfield), Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: "Bath and North East Somerset Council has the honour of hosting the Paralympic Flame Celebration on Saturday, 25th August 2012, at the Recreation Ground, Bath. Our Paralympic Flame Celebration, one of only 34 nationwide, is a great way of showing our support for the British team, who chose the University of Bath as their key base, before they head off to London for the Paralympics.

"We encourage people to come out and see our inspirational local heroes along the route and join in with the celebrations. To help people make the most of the day, our Park and Ride sites will be open until 10 p.m. on Saturday, 25th August."

The Paralympic Flame Celebration will feature acts including 70s tribute band, Car Wash, with Suspiciously Elvis headlining, as well as many local bands and groups taking part.

BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Newsreader, Dominic Byrne, will be compering the evening section of the event, interviewing members of the ParalympicsGB Team.

Mandeville, the official Paralympic Mascot, will also be making special appearances throughout the day.

The inspirational Lantern Bearers taking part include:

Macauley Dempsey – Midsomer Norton

Macauley Dempsey was born with club feet and had 47 different operations before he was ten-years-old, culminating in his leg being amputated. Macauley then developed a cardiac condition and was often rushed to hospital for emergency treatment. With this heart condition under control, in the last couple of years Mac has found a new self-belief and has become confident in his disabled identity.

After becoming involved with the Playground to Podium programme Macauley was chosen to play on the inclusive school basketball team which won Gold in the national school games. He also plays for England West Scorpion team which won bronze in the national competition.

He has achieved a place on a Sports course at Filton college and is currently learning to drive. Macauley acts as a mentor and role model to the younger people within his clubs, or to those who have recently experienced any change in their abilities, promoting hope and a belief in themselves. He has embraced his disabled identity and is a great advocate for others.

Stephen Roberts – Freshford

Steve Roberts epitomises the ethos of the Paralympics and for the last twenty years has pushed back all sorts of boundaries. Steve was a highly talented rugby player who played for Bath Rugby, from junior, through the age groups and had a promising career in front of him. Just a few weeks before his eighteenth birthday, he was in a scrum when it collapsed and Steve broke his neck, leaving him permanently in a wheelchair.

His story is one of unrelenting determination to overcome barriers, from gaining a law degree a few years later, to a career in the NHS, at the RUH in Bath today. Steve is also a cornerstone of the community in Freshford. He is an ever-present at local events, whether supporting his children, entertaining other people's children or volunteering to help with the different activities going on. Steve simply refuses to allow his disability to stand in the way of living the fullest of lives.

Jean Meredith – Radstock

As well as being the sole proprietor and operator of her own hairdressing company, Jean is also the regular organist at Sunday Morning and Evening Services at Radstock Methodist Church. Despite being past retirement age Jean and her husband Roy have regularly run in sponsored long distance races raising an estimated £100,000 for various charities including Clic Sargent who helped one of her grandchildren in recent years. Some of Jean's accolades include seventy marathons, in London, New York, Florida, Beijing, Boston, Moscow, Barbados, Athens, Dublin, Benidorm and Vienna.

Entry to the event is free, but tickets must be obtained in advance, for all members of the family, including children and infants, from venues across the area. Food, a bar and a picnic area, will be available on site.

Tickets are available from B&NES Council Connect at:

Riverside, Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1LA Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8.30 – 17.00, Wednesday 9.30 – 17.00 Friday 8.30 – 16.30

The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton BA3 2DP Open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.30 – 17.00, Tuesday 9.30 – 17.00