CARMARTHENSHIRE’S part in the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay has been welcomed.
It was announced earlier today that the county will be on the route of the prestigious relay as part of its visit to Wales.
The baton will leave Buckingham Palace on October 9 and travel across 71 nations and territories before arriving in Scotland for the 2014 Games, taking place from July 23 to August 3.
It will arrive in Cardiff Airport on May 24 next year, and travel through seven counties including Carmarthenshire.
County Council executive board member for leisure and tourism Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “This promises to be a huge event which I hope will be just as well supported as when the Olympic Torch was carried through last year.
“We very much welcome the Queen’s Baton coming to Carmarthenshire, and I’m sure crowds of people will support the relay.”
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