Closing Ceremony Commonwealth Games

Katherine Grainger, Steve Cram and This is one major performers

Katherine Grainger, Steve Cram and This is one left at the Commonwealth

Games and describing the sendoff will be Hazel Irvine and Andrew

Cotter. ANDREW COTTER: The three great

football stadiums of Glasgow have been commandeered to play parts,

including Celtic Park for the opening ceremony. Ibrox Malcolm did

how many people? 170,000 people. Hampden Park roared again and again.

Thankfully, it is staying dry. And Hampden Park is counting down to the

start of this closing ceremony. HAZEL IRVINE: And as promised, it is

time for a party! Thank you very much. Good evening,

good afternoon, good morning, and welcome to Glasgow for the final

time. Can you believe it has been 11 days since we started the party

right here, in 11 days since a bunch of athletes walked onto the stage?

11 days since we raised millions for Unicef's special Commonwealth Games

Fund, helping kids around the Commonwealth? And here we are, the

difficult bit, where we have got to say cheerio. And how do we do that?

By having the biggest party in Scotland's history. Let me hear the

Hampden Park roar, and the Commonwealth shout, for lulu!

Isn't it great to be here tonight, everybody? Tonight is all about

saying thank you, so I think we need some really important people to come

down here and get this party started. Welcome, the athletes from

# I said I want you to know right now

# Take it easy, take it easy Take it easy

# Take it easy, take it easy Take it easy

ANDREW COTTER: Lulu gets us going. And the athletes get to show

themselves. HAZEL IRVINE: You know, that song

was a hit for Lulu 50 years ago! That cannot be right, surely?!

Meanwhile, say hello to Ricky Ross and Deacon Blue.

We are going to do some singing tonight! OK.

# There's a man I meet Walks up our street

# He's a worker for the council Has been 20 years

# And he takes no lip off nobody And litter off the gutter

# Puts it in a bag and never thinks to mutter

# And he packs his lunch in a Sunblest bag

# He never lets on But I know cos he once told me

# He let me know a secret about the money in his kitty

He's gonna buy a dinghy Gonna call her Dignity

# And I'll sail her up the west coast

# I'll be on my holidays They'll be doing their rounds

# They'll ask me how I got her I'll say, "I saved my money"

# They'll say, "Isn't she pretty That ship called Dignity?"

We are thanking the workers of the city of Glasgow here. 220 of them,

representing the various different departments.

# And I'm telling this story in a faraway scene

# Sipping down raki and reading Maynard Keynes

# And I'm thinking about home and all that that means

# And a place in the winter for Dignity

# And I'll sail her up the west coast

# I'll be on my holidays They'll be doing their rounds

# They'll ask me how I got her I'll say, "I saved my money"

# They'll say, "Isn't she pretty That ship called Dignity?"

# Set it up, set it up, set it up Set it up, set it up, set it up

# Yeah, set it up again Set it up again

# And I'm thinking how good it would be

Thanks to the workers of the city. A fitting song from Deacon Blue. Now,

it is time for the volunteers, the Clyde-siders, to have their moment

inside Hampden Park. More than 50,000 of them applied to help. Only

15,000 were required. It was a record for those who put their hand

out and stepped forward. We are incredibly proud to be here. We

would love for you all to join us to show massive appreciation to all of

the Clyde-sider volunteers! # I wanna show myself

into whatever I choose # I want to know that this

is really biting at my heel # I want to dream it

and it to be true # I want to be the one

they say, "Hey, he's coming too" # We'll live here

I promise you on any more # So say it, say it

Say you'll be my Messiah # So say it, say it

Say you'll be my Messiah. # 15,000 volunteers, to help the Games

run so smoothly. More than Melbourne and Manchester combined! Indeed, and

these Clyde-siders, their enthusiasm was undimmed in sunshine or

torrential downpours of the last couple of days! That was close to an

Olympian scale. The Gold Coast coming up, of course, in Queensland.

And then who might be the host in 2022? That will be announced next

year, and it could be Durban, in South Africa, Edmonton in Canada,

previous host, and Cardiff might be considering a bid. So, all of these

cities will be watching. People have spoken very highly of the Glasgow

Commonwealth Games, but again, the standard has been set. And the

festival spirit continues, because we have got not one, but two

stages. It is not Glastonbury, quite. And for all these athletes,

of course, a chance to relax. For some the competition ended a few

days ago but they have had a chance to hang around. Some have decided

just about five hours ago to come back up and enjoy the party.

Now, it has all been about the Glasgow Games, but shortly we will

welcome a bit of the Edinburgh Festival, a Military Tattoo to join

us now. Yes, the big events keep coming in

Scotland. The Edinburgh Festival got under way and the festival fringe as

well. The capital is buzzing and if you had to the castle, the Military

Tattoo is a fantastic experience. Genuinely staring stuff. They will

be leading the Commonwealth. Represented by the Dragoon guards,

the Royal Dragoon Guards, the Royal Scots and the Highland Fusiliers.

The highlanders, the Australian Federal police pipe drums, the

Tasmanian police pipe band 's, and the Scots guard Association of

Manchester. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Please welcome Prince Imran and Lord Smith of Kelvin, chairman of the

Organising Committee. Your Royal Highnesses, distinguished

guests, athletes and officials, Tonight, our hearts

are filled with pride. Tonight,

we are a Commonwealth connected. It brings us together

as athletes, as fans and as friends. Sport transcends language,

nationality and politics. No matter who you are

or where you are, sport has the power to make you feel

part of something bigger. That is something we've witnessed

here in Scotland Glasgow is my home.

It is a city that dares to dream. It's a city defined by its people

and we look out for each other. We've welcomed the world

to our dear green place and it has been an experience

we will never forget. Thank you, Glasgow!

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE And thank you Scotland!

At its heart, the Games is a sporting competition

and we have witnessed Commonwealth athletes giving it their all.

They have broken records, they have reached new heights

in moments of courage, determination and triumph.

From the moment we put out the call asking for your help,

you stepped forward in your thousands.

Our volunteers have been the lifeblood of the Games

we have laughed and we have cried together.

We have cheered until our throats were hoarse.

We asked you to bring it on and you delivered.

Hosting a Commonwealth Games is no mean feat.

It requires a huge team effort, and, right from the start,

we have worked in close partnership with the Scottish Government,

Glasgow City Council and Commonwealth Games Scotland

Already, that legacy can be seen all around us.

Soon, we will hand over to Gold Coast 2018,

I would like to wish them every success.

Our dreams and ambitions are now yours.

This city's connections with the Commonwealth are centuries old

They tell a story of industry and enterprise on a global scale.

that Glasgow's Commonwealth connections are strengthened

through a shared pride and passion for sport.

But, you know, this is just the beginning.

but Glasgow will never forget the Commonwealth Games.

Already it is a proud part of our history. History that belongs to

Glasgow! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Your Royal Highness is, is distinguished guests, athletes and

officials, the people of Scotland and citizens of the Commonwealth, at

every Commonwealth Games, one athlete is chosen to receive the

David Dixon Award. This prestigious award recognises sporting excellence

combined with FairPlay and team spirit.

Her ongoing commitment to her sport alongside her quiet inspirational

character has encouraged many young girls to take up the sport, and

there is now a comprehensive programme in her country as a

consequence of her efforts and success. She has also been an

excellent role model for her peers, showing that a healthy lifestyle is

important and achievable in a sport where body shape and image tends to

dominate. She won six medals at these Games. And her team has

reported to us how inspirational her performances have been two young

children who would love to follow in her footsteps. -- to young children.

And the winner of the David Dixon Award is the rhythmic gymnast from

Wales... CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Frankie Jones! Well, there we are. We heard from

Frankie Jones earlier. The gold-medal list in this, her last

competition before retiring at the grand old age of 23!

HAZEL IRVINE: What a grand moment for Frankie and, indeed, for Wales.

She inspired her team and ultimately they won five gold medals. And

Frankie joins the likes of Natalie Detroit and Tricia Smith, who have

received this was the just award in the past. Your Royal Highness is,

ladies and gentlemen, the Commonwealth Games are known as the

friendly Games. Glasgow has succeeded in making them even more

than that. These have truly been the people's games.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Scotland, you have welcomed the

athletes from the Commonwealth and you have contributed to them

realising their dreams on one of the world's great sporting stages. We

have witnessed superb sporting action, supported by fantastic

organisation. Made possible through the invaluable efforts of the

thousands of volunteers who, for many, will provide a lasting

impression of this city and Scotland's people. Thank you,

Clyde-sider is, you have been truly amazing! -- Clyde-siders.

The Games are about athletes. These Games have athletes and sport as a

central focus. All Games partners work together to provide them

everything they needed to compete at their very best. And we would not

disappoint -- we were not disappointed. So, thank you,

athletes, for your inspiring performances.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE To team Scotland, I say...

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE country proud. The generous support

of our partnership with Unicef and Glasgow 2014 has raised a

magnificent ?5 million. APPLAUSE AND CHEERING

WHICH is already transforming lives throughout the world.

Thank you all for being so generous. In closing, I thank the Organising

Committee, our friends at Commonwealth Games Scotland, the

Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council, for their dedication,

support and hard work, which has been vital to the success of these

Games in Glasgow. The Games have made all of us very proud and truly

brought our family together. Scotland, and Glasgow, you really

have delivered in every aspect the best Games ever!

APPLAUSE AND CHEERING Well, he knows his audience, and he

might not be wrong! I hope you enjoy tonight's closing

ceremony, and as we say farewell, until we meet again once more, on

the Gold Coast Australia, in 2018 - Glasgow... Glasgow, you were pure

dead brilliant! Good effort!

HAZEL IRVINE: Things you thought you would never hear! And indeed hoped

you would never hear! The president of the Commonwealth Games

Federation! ANNOUNCER: Please welcome, The Right

Honourable, the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Sadie Docherty, and the

chairman of Commonwealth games Scotland. And from Gold Coast, his

worship am a the mayor of the city of Gold Coast, Tom Tate. The

Commonwealth games corporation chairman, Nigel Chamier, and

accompanying this very special moment, Karen Mathieson.

Karen Mathieson, singing words by Robert Burns.

# I'll ne'er blame my partial fancy, # Nothing could resist my Nancy; #

But to see her was to love her; # Had we never lov'd say kindly, # Had

we never lov'd say kindly, # Never met--or never parted.

# Peace, enjoyment, love and pleasure

# Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee

# Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee

Robert Burns' most recorded love song, which sums up the sweet

sadness of parting. Before we entrust the safekeeping of

the Commonwealth Games flag to the Gold Coast, on behalf of

Commonwealth Games Scotland, I would like to express my thanks and

appreciation to all of the Commonwealth Games associations that

came here to compete in Glasgow. As the Games family, I believe we

have entertained and inspired the watching world within the last 11

days, moment by moment, in competition, in victory and in

defeat, we have all insured that the Commonwealth Games have lived up to

their proud reputation as the Friendly Games.

For that, you will always have our sincere gratitude and respect. Thank

you. These were the 20th

Commonwealth Games and Glasgow

has been so proud to host them, so proud to take our place

in a continuum that began in 1930. And now we all set our sights

on the next edition of the Games on the other side of the world -

Gold Coast in 2018. So, it is with bittersweet pleasure

that I return this ceremonial flag in order for it

to then be placed in the care of our friends and colleagues

from Australia. Glasgow, thank you for the best

Commonwealth Games. HAZEL IRVINE: And the flag is handed

over. Good luck to the Gold Coast, in four years' time.

I am honoured to receive this flag on behalf of the people of city of

Gold Coast, Australia! We accept this responsibility with great

pride, and in the spirit of the Commonwealth Games! Thank you!

Glasgow, you certainly proved that people make Glasgow!

Glasgow, thank you for taking us into your homes and your hearts

The last 11 days we have experienced more energy, more excitement

and a depth and warmth of friendliness like never before.

Congratulations on delivering a Commonwealth Games

We proudly accept the responsibility of staging the 21st Commonwealth

Games. We do not underestimate the significance of our role. Glasgow,

you have set the bar very high with such an inspiring celebration of

sport and culture. We aim to emulate your outstanding success with an

athlete -focused Games, excellent competition, and a fun, friendly

environment. We love sport in Australia, and no more so than the

Gold Coast, my home. It is well known for its world-class sporting

facilities and reputation as the premier tourist playground of our

nation. It is a young city, defined by its vibrancy and cultural

diversity, stamped with the state of Queensland's signature, golden

beaches and blue skies. To the 71 nations and territories of the

Commonwealth, your athletes, friends and families, we extend the hand of

friendship and a warm invitation to join us in Queensland and City of

Gold Coast in April 2018, where you will experience... Where you will

experience an event and a place where, as you will see in just a few

moments, anything is possible! be playing Waltzing Matilda. Is that

a bit of jealousy I hear from you, Andrew Cotter? One of Australia's

favourite holiday destinations with 12 million visitors every year. They

have 70 kilometres of beaches! And I don't think we will need a raincoat!

Ladies and gentlemen, representing Gold Coast 2018 Games, a singing

sensation, Jessica Mauboy. On behalf of my people, the Kuku

Yalanji from the North Queensland, and on behalf of all Australians,

I say, "Jingeri," which means "g'day",

and welcome to Yugambeh, Aboriginal language

of the Gold Coast, It's been an amazing two weeks

here in Glasgow, hasn't it? It's been an honour to witness

these extraordinary athletes compete and to see the friendship

and support they have for each other These Games show how our differences

can be celebrated and our struggle to succeed

can unite us - we now stand together celebrating

this, perhaps our real common wealth but right now,

I have an even greater honour. I get to invite you all

to come together again in four years' time

on the Gold Coast. Here in Glasgow, the sun is setting

on these Commonwealth Games, but 16,000 kilometres away,

on the other side of the world, the sun is rising on one of the

world's most beautiful coastlines - a place where you can feel

the sun on your face where the sounds of the ocean and

the scent of the rainforest merge. A city of sand castles

and skyscrapers, where the surf meets the sky, you'll

find the Gold Coast, Queensland. You'll also find

current world champion surfer and Gold Coaster Mick Fanning

doing what he does best. Hey, Jess, you're a bit overdressed

for the beach. Yeah, well, you're a bit

underdressed for where you're going. The Gold Coast is my home and

my inspiration. Nothing beats it. I grew up surfing there on some

of the best beaches in the world, dreaming of one day

becoming a world champion. Well, on the Gold Coast,

anything is possible, even 300 days of sunshine

every year! So, bring your sunscreen.

But don't worry if you forget. don't only patrol the beaches,

keeping them safe, they come armed with sunscreen

and good humour. After all, the Gold Coast is

famous for fun. Just ask this guy. That was awesome, that was amazing!

That was the best ride ever. Yeah, Gabe, that looks fun.

Come and tell us about it. So, it's fun

growing up on the Gold Coast? It's the coolest place on the

planet, I'm so lucky to live there. It's super-friendly,

everyone is chilled, great beaches and the best

theme parks and attractions. Yeah, the rides rip, but the natural

environment is pretty cool too. Hey, guys, ready - meet my friends?

You ready? Let's go. All right, well, enjoy.

I'm off to Glasgow. G'day, my name is Tenielle and I

live in Currumbin on the Gold Coast, where I work with the native animals

and birds. The Gold Coast

is an amazing ecosystem and one of the most biologically

diverse cities in Australia. It's a place

brimming with life and energy, pristine marine environments,

rainforests... and a unique collection

of flora and fauna, and just like my best friend

Phoenix, the red-tailed cockatoo. You'll also have Queensland

to explore from the Great Barrier Reef

all the way to the outback. So, come on down under in 2018 and

let us show you its natural wonders. # Making our way

on a million journeys # Searching our hearts

for a pot of gold # Dancing through

an ancient dreaming # Feeding our souls

with a thousand strings # Playing the tune

of an endless summer # Dancing through

an ancient dreaming Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome

to the stage Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist

Sally Pearson! HAZEL IRVINE: Retained her sprint

hurdles title in this very stadium on Friday night. In 2018, it will

provide athletes and spectators with world-class sporting and

recreational facilities. Set against a spectacular backdrop of the Gold

Coast, Queensland, records will be broken, friends will be made and

everyone will enjoy our Gold Coast hospitality, so, come on down to

where Australia shines! # I believe, I believe

all things happen for a reason # You gotta learn wrong

to know when it feels right # Are you wrong or right?

Are you wrong or right? # We are strong, we are unstoppable

# We are going to show the world today

# I believe, I believe # That anything is possible

# Anything is possible # Anything is possible

# I believe, I believe # That anything is possible

# I believe, I believe # We are brave, we are strong and

are unstoppable # I believe anything is possible

# Anything is possible # Oh-oh

# I believe, I believe # That anything is possible

# Anything is possible! Join us in 2018, where anything is

possible! ANDREW COTTER: She is wearing some

extraordinary NetWare! I am sure she will do everything she can to be

competing in four years time, Sally Pearson. I think they are going to

want to put right winning something for the first time in 28 years. A

taste of things to come and very for the first time in 28 years. A

taste of things to shortly it will be time to draw down the veil on

Glasgow's time as host city of the Commonwealth Games.

Gold Coast look brilliant? Do you know what, standing here tonight,

and this is a serious point, I hope you get the atmosphere coming

through the lens. In the middle of Hampden Park in Glasgow, I am so

proud to be from Glasgow tonight, seriously. The journey that we have

had as a city in the last 11 days, and we have made such a success of

the Commonwealth Games, we have loved having you here, and I think

we have done it the Glasgow way. No fuss, no hassle, just getting the

job done. It has been brilliant. Anyone who has experienced the

Games, whether it has been at home or in person, unmistakable, the

Commonwealth Games 2014 have been made in Glasgow.

up backstage for her appearance very shortly.

Please give a royal welcome to Their Royal Highnesses, the Earl and

Countess of Wessex. Every four years, these Games bring

the spirit of our Commonwealth alive They express friendship

between nations and the desire to share our

common values, and our common wealth for the good of humanity

and the peace of the world. from all the nations and territories

of the Commonwealth to come together in four years' time

in Queensland, Australia, to celebrate

the 21st Commonwealth Games. But until then, in the name of

the Commonwealth Games Federation, I proclaim the Glasgow 2014

Commonwealth Games closed. And there you go, there you have it,

the flag handed to our friends from the Gold Coast. That means that as

of right now, Glasgow, we are no longer Commonwealth Games hosts. But

we are still hosts of this party, and we are going to give you a

sendoff you will never forget. To that end, please welcome right now,

a very special guest. No, not you, pal, you have done your bit. This is

cosy! Yes, right now, as the flag passes down under, you will never

believe who is here, it is only our favourite Australian, let's hear it

for Kylie! Glasgow, are you ready to have a

good time? Let's do this! # Clearin' this house out of joy

that I borrowed # Threw away my old clothes

Got myself a better wardrobe # I'm through with the past

Ain't no point in looking back # And did I forget to mention

that I found a new direction # I'm spinning around

Move out of my way I know you're feelin' me

cos you like it like this # I'm breakin' it down

I'm not the same # I know you're feelin' me

cos you like it # Mistakes that I made

Givin' me the strength # And no matter how I take it

There's no way I'm gonna fake it # I've got nothin' left to hide

No reason left to fight # A new freedom inside

Gettin' rid of my desire # I'm spinning around

Move out of my way # I know you're feelin' me

cos you like it like this # I'm breakin' it down

I'm not the same # I know you're feelin' me

cos you like it like this # You know you like it like this

You know you like it like this # Ooh-oh, baby, baby, baby

Ooh-oh, baby, baby, baby # You know you like it like this

You know you like it like this # I'm spinning around

Move out of my way # I know you're feelin' me

cos you like it like this # I'm breakin' it down

I'm not the same # Feelin' me

cos you like it like this ANDREW COTTER: Kylie's songs this

evening are apparently going to tell us a story. Yes, she will be telling

us about a typical night out in Glasgow. I hope she likes chips!

# I paved the road that would one day leave me lonely

# No angel's too good to fall from grace

# If she lets go of whatever keeps her holy

# But I'm still here Holding on so tight

# When I got my back up against the wall

# Cos I ain't waiting up for no miracle

# Cos through the cold I still kept the fire burning

# Always remind me I'm on an endless journey

# But I'm still here Holding on so tight

# When I got my back up against the wall

# Cos I ain't waiting up for no miracle

# Yeah-ah-oh-oh-oh Yeah-ah-oh-oh-oh

# Yeah-ah-oh-oh-oh Yeah-ah-oh-oh-oh

# When I got my back up against the wall

# Cos I ain't waiting up for no miracle

Do you realise how beautiful you all look right now? So tell me this, do

you believe in love? You believe in love?! Do you believe in love? I am

talking about love at first sight! Here we go!

# Just having one of those days, yeah

# And everything went from wrong to right

# And the stars came out and filled up the sky

# The music you were playing really blew my mind

# And everything went from wrong to right

# And the stars came out and filled up the sky

# The music you were playing really blew my mind

# And everything went from wrong to right

# And the stars came out and filled up the sky

# The music you played really blew my mind

# Ooh, it was love, it was love It was love at first sight

# Oooh, ooh, it was love It was love, it was love. #

Put your hands up if you feel the love! Get your hands up! Thank you

very much should! # It's all I wanna do

So won't you dance? # I'm standing here with you

Why won't you move? # Cos I'm on fire, fire, fire, fire

It hurts # When you get too close

But, baby, it hurts # If love is really good

You just want more # Even if it throws you

to the fire, fire, fire, fire # All the lovers

that have gone before # Can't you see

There's so much here to feel? # Deep inside your heart

You know I'm real # Can't you see

that this is getting higher # I know you find it hard

But, baby, breathe # You'll be next to me

It's all you need # And I'll take you there

I'll take you higher # It's all I wanna do

So won't you dance? # I'm standing here with you

Why won't you move? # Even if it throws you to the fire

Fire, fire, fire, fire... # All the lovers

Yeah, yeah, yeah # They don't compare

Yeah, yeah, yeah # Don't be frightened

Yeah, yeah, yeah Well, Nile Wilson and Lewis Smith

certainly seem to be enjoying it! Are you ready to step back in time

now? You know what this means? You do? Woo!

# Everybody's doing a brand-new dance now

# I know you'll get to like it If you give it a chance now

# My little baby sister can do it with ease

# It's easier than learning your A-B-Cs

# So come on, come on Do the loco-motion with me

# Come on, baby, jump up Mmm, jump back

# Ohhhh, now that you can do it Let's make a chain now

# Chug-a-chug-a motion like a railway train now

# Do it nice and easy now Don't lose control

# A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul

# So come on, come on Do the loco-motion with me

# Come on, come on Come on, come on, come on

# Move around the floor in a loco-motion

# Do it holding hands if you got the notion

# There's never been a dance that's so easy to do

# It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue

# So come on, come on Do the loco-motion with me

# Come on, baby, jump up Mmm, jump back

# Do the loc, do the loc Do the loco-motion

# Do the loc, do the loc Do the loco-motion

That has got them all going! Meanwhile a Scottish line dance was

taking place. Andrew was demonstrating. Pity there were no

cameras! Is so much beautiful energy here

tonight. I add my your commitment, your passion so much. -- I admire

your commitment. So great to be here tonight.

# Feels like yesterday has come and gone

# But nothing's changed when I look at you

From her latest album, if you were wondering. Now, the final segment in

the story of this celebration. MUSIC: "Can't Get You

Out Of My Head" # I just can't get you

out of my head # Boy, your lovin'

is all I think about # I just can't get you

out of my head # Boy, it's more than I dare

to think about # I just can't get you

out of my head # Boy, your lovin'

is all I think about # I just can't get you

out of my head # Boy, it's more than I dare

to think about # Stay for ever

and ever and ever and ever # I just can't get you

out of my head # Boy, your lovin'

is all I think about # I just can't get you

out of my head # Boy, it's more than I dare

to think about # Stay for ever and ever

and ever and ever # I just can't get you

out of my head # I just can't get you

out of my head # La-la-la, la-la-la-la-la

La-la-la, la-la-la-la-la # I just can't get you

out of my head # I just can't get you

out of my head... # The perfect Glasgow love story, told

with chips, obviously! Ladies and gentlemen, Kylie! So many great

stories here tonight, amongst all the athletes, enjoying the closing

ceremony. We have got Tom Daley from Team England here. Tom, you will of

course were competing the diving. Congratulations on your silver and

the gold as well, tell us about the atmosphere. The whole Commonwealth

Games here in Scotland has been amazing. So friendly, the atmosphere

is amazing. Everybody is diving really well in Team England at the

moment, which is exciting. And for yourself, what will you take away

from the Games? It is always really nice to retain your title, and I

have been working hard at that. For me, it is also looking at and

helping the younger divers, like Alicia Blagg, when she won, seeing

all the hard work paying off. There we go, Tom Daley, ladies and

gentlemen. And next to me, the big man, from grenade. What was it like

experiencing the hand of roar? It was an amazing experience. The

stadium was packed. Scotland are really true fans of athletics and

the Commonwealth Games. You can come back any time, big man, we love

that. And you did not mind the weather? It is something you cannot

control, everybody has to deal with it. But the crowd really cancel out

the weather, with their warmth and support. That is beautiful! There

you go. I am going to squeeze in, because obviously, in four years'

time, we have got something special, it is going to be brilliant

having the Games on the Gold Coast. You must be looking forward to

that? Yes, for sure. We cannot wait. We had really hot weather here when

we raced, and that is exactly what it is going to be like on the Gold

Coast. For years will fly by. It was hot when you were racing - can you

stay around for a while?! And as for you, what will you take away from

the Scottish crowds? Well, it is my first Games, and it was the most

amazing experience. The Scottish people have just been so lovely and

accommodating, and really made us all feel really welcome. I am a Gold

Coast girl myself, so I cannot wait to get back home and experience the

Commonwealth Games there, hopefully. Let's hear it for the Aussies, they

have been great all the way through! So many stories, so many

people to get through. I can feel the emotion building, with this

music in the background. How has it been for you, coming from Barbados?

It has been great, the tournament, the people of Glasgow really came

out. They were really friendly. They really show their pride tonight, the

young at heart came out. We are shaking off our hard man image in

Glasgow. It is now my dubious honour to say, that WAS the Glasgow

Commonwealth 2014 Games. I hope you have enjoyed what we have done over

the last 11 days. Dougie MacLean and his band are getting ready to play

as out. Thank you for everything. We have loved having you here. I hope

you have loved it as well. And now, Dougie MacLean, who wrote a

song on a beach in France in 1987. He had been travelling around and

was feeling homesick, and this is what he wrote.

# In these last few days I've been afraid

# I've been telling old stories Singing songs

# That make me think about where I've come from

# That's the reason why I seem so far away today

# That I think about you all the time

# Know that it would make me more than sad

# Caledonia's been everything I've ever had

# Now I have moved and I've kept on moving

# Proved the points that I needed proving

# Lost the friends that I needed losing

# Stolen dreams Yes, there's no denying

# I have travelled hard Sometimes with conscience flying

# You know that it would make me more than sad

# Caledonia's been everything I've ever had

# You know that it would make me more than sad

# Caledonia's been everything I've ever had

# For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne

# And there's a hand My trusty fere

# And we'll tak a right gude-willy waught

ANDREW COTTER: And that brings us to an end. That was the closing

ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. A grand closing ceremony, or

an extraordinarily impressive opening ceremony, ahead of the

football match next weekend. But it is now very nearly over.

So, thank you to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games you have given

us. CLARE BALDING: FANTASTIC SHOTS FROM

ABOVE. KYLIE WAS LOVING THAT, ALTHOUGH I

WAS slightly concerned with both outfits that she did not have enough

clothes on for the Scottish evening! But there were moments which really

resonated. The David Dixon Award to the Athlete Of The Games for

sporting excellence went to Frankie Jones of Wales, and there was huge

applause, even before Prince Imran announced her name. But also,

massive applause when he said that this was the best Games ever. Hazel

Irvine has rushed from her commentary position to join

Katherine Grainger, Steve Cram and myself. Oh, that was a good party.

It was great. Katherine Grainger and myself had a little dance, actually.

I was so happy I did not wear my pink outfit tonight. It would have

been embarrassing! Oh, dear! Oh, Lord!

STEVE CRAM: Go, girls! I actually think that Kylie Minogue, along with

Claudia Fragapane, is the other Pocket Rocket of the Games! Back to

Frankie Jones, what a fantastic award for her to get. I know that

you identified ways -- with her as an athlete, didn't you? Yes, you see

those athletes live, and they are stunning. I think I can relate. She

got silver after silver after silver, and then cracked it with the

gold, and I can relate to that. I met her afterwards, I met her

before, she was so emotional. Everybody you speak to in June

sticks says what an incredible influence she is. She sets the

standard. She is retiring now. I was saying to her, are you going to have

a holiday? She says she wants to stay involved in gymnastics and give

it all back. Amazing. It was lovely to see her get that award, and I was

not really conscious of that award before. As you say, it is not just

for performance, it is for the influence exerted by that athlete

on, presumably, future generations, by the way they have carried

themselves through the Games. It is the style and the grace of the

person as well. I think with any of these major Games, we talk a lot

about the gold medallists and the champions, but it is always the

stories. This afternoon I was watching the cycling road race in

the rain, and I got chatting to a couple of people next to me. Were

saying they had never been to an event like this before, they were

sort of sports fans, but this is what captivates people. It is the

little journeys, the big journey is talking about Lynsey Sharp, she is

quite well-known, but a lot of people are not well-known. That is

what really draws people into events like this. Sports like rhythmic

gymnastics every now and then get their moment on TV, and we find out

about people like this. Yes, and possibly Jo Pavey would have been in

the running for that, in terms of what she has done. She has inspired

in a different way, she is probably now inspiring a bunch of 40-year-old

mums to get out there and run! If you want to get involved in sport,

then you can go to the BBC website, go to the Get Inspired section,

because it would be rather lovely to think that these Games are about

more than achievement, Steve. We have heard what we believe this has

done for Glasgow, and we hope that is a long-lasting effect, but also

for sport in general, seeing people as young as 13 and as old as 67

winning medals. It goes back to my first

Commonwealth Games, 1978. I could not get my coach out to Canada and

it was a bit of a shock but I bumped into a guy at the warm up track, and

he said, Stevie! I said, what are you doing here? He said, I am the

manager of the Turks and Caicos Islands team. He knew my coach,

Jimmy. He was on his way out and said, I will get him accreditation.

He became the coach for the whole week for them. All of them were in a

steel band and they have been picked because they were in a band rather

than athletes! And I thought, this is great. Up till that point, I had

their experience of that and I have never forgotten the thought that,

this will be it, the chance to represent their country and it will

never get any better for them than that. For others, yes, it is the

Usain Bolts and part of a bigger thing, but we should never forget

the small people who come to this. And actually, Usain Bolt being one

of the bigger names who came, I was very struck by his performance and

Jamaica winning the relay, but the way he entered into it as well and

his moves are better! But it was great the way he interacted with the

crowd, wasn't it? Yes, and it is the lack of cynicism. As we see you

saying, yes, he has got to be brought into the Scottish ranks

because he clearly knows The Proclaimers. Fantastic, on fire last

night! But last night it was said that the world is a pretty cynical

place but these Games are a pretty cynicism-free environment and it is

down to the fact you have such a diversity of people, people with

full-time jobs for whom it is once-in-a-lifetime experience and it

brings you back down to earth and reminds you of how lucky you are.

And just looking at these shots, this is the biggest name in probably

world sport, and he is getting in there and he is the one taking the

selfies, and for anybody you question for one second anything he

was either misreported as saying or not running as an individual in the

100 metres, don't you think that would have changed the mind of any

cynics? Absolutely. Let's counterbalance this argument. There

are athletes who come here to improve their careers and win gold

medals and Usain Bolt has been through all of that. So he is at a

part of his career which is about giving back a bit, and that is what

I love about. He didn't have to come but he came and he knows what he is

in sport and world sport, and he has added to these Games just by being

here. And I would say... I mean, sadly, Mo was not here. And if you

couldn't, and didn't come, you have missed out on something. But I hope

it has refreshed Bolt's desire to be part of this sport. He might have

been thinking, there are bigger things out there I can do. But I

hope his experience in this stadium means we will see him for a few more

years. They are going to have a tough act to follow in the Gold

Coast but what do you hope they will take with them from Glasgow? There

is so much. As we have said, the performances will always be there.

The superstars, some people who will become superstars. Frankie Jones, we

now almost her. I think the spirit here was very special and it still

retains the title of the Friendly Games. -- we now know her. It is

all-inclusive, everyone having a great time as well as the top end

competition, and the great thing for Australia is that it is a very

laid-back country but they are passionate about their sport. It is

like after our Olympics. That was named the greatest Games. They have

a tough thing to follow but they love the competition so they will

try to raise the bar again but if you can keep the spirit and

enjoyment and involve the whole city and the people, the spectators, the

volunteers so everybody has a great time, then it is special. We have

most certainly had a great time here and a massive thank you to everybody

who has been so positive about the Games. The Clyde-siders, the 15,000

volunteers, with all of that it has been very, very special. For me it

has been joyous and I hope this last 11 days has given you a glimpse into

something that is here everyday. The humanity, the creativity, the good

humour of everybody here in Glasgow and from all of us here, we would

like to say farewell to the Armadillo and the Chris Hoy

velodrome for the time being, and thank you to Glasgow and all of the

athletes all over the Commonwealth, and thank you to you for sharing

these last 11 days with us. It has been a blast. Bye-bye.

COMMENTATOR: They have got their first gold!

# Drop all your troubles on the riverside

# Catch a painted pony Let the spinning wheel fly