Olympic Torch Relay
The Olympic Torch came through my town this morning. I was out on the streets at 8:30am, along with a good two hundred other people, watching as the torch was taken along the street towards Conwy Castle. I had no idea who the torch bearer was, so here is the BBC’s Live Feed explanation: “The town is jam packed and people are hanging out of windows to cheer Sarah Thomas, 31, as she passes with the flame. Sarah is an academic and teacher but also finds time to compete in contests such as the Ironman UK Triathlon and Ultraman Canada Championships. Sarah Thomas, local hero “She was the first ever person from Wales to represent the UK in its 25 year history. She ran 84km, cycled 418k and swam 10k in aid of Dolen Cymru - a charity dedicated to creating life changing links in terms of education, health, governance and civil society.” Well done Sarah Thomas, I say. I’m glad a real sportsperson and civic champion carried the torch through my home town, ...