You can follow Sam’s progress form BBC 2’s coverage of the Paralympics with the heats in the early hours of the morning and finals in the evening.

On returning from Beijing Sam will be raising the London 2012 flag at the Ashfield District Council Offices on Monday 22 September, 5.30pm.

Everyone is invited to come along to celebrate the handover of the Olympics and Paralympics to London and recognise Sam’s achievements in Beijing.

Councillor Jason Zadrozny, Leader of the Council said, ‘It’s great that we can raise the flag for Ashfield to celebrate 2012, but it’s also a chance for the people of Ashfield to welcome back Sam from Beijing and celebrate his achievements in 2008 and wish him well for 2012. Sam is a great ambassador for sport in Ashfield and has achieved so much already.’

For more information contact Ashfield District Council Sports Development on 01623 457410 or 01623 457537.

Pictured below are Brocky Broccoli and Peggy Pineapple, Ashfield District Council’s Healthy Lifestyles mascots wishing Sam Hynd Good Luck for Beijing.