Llangollen leader chosen to carry the Olympic torch
Joanne Gregory from Llangollen Scouts has been to carry the Olympic flame as it makes its way around the UK before finally arriving at the 2012 Games in London.
Torchbearers were selected from nominees put forward by the general public. To pass nomination, candidates must have made outstanding contributions to their communities and have inspirational personal stories to tell.
Jo has all this in spades as she's involved in the beaver scouts and explorer scouts in Llangollen as well as just being unit leader for the Mad Fluffy Dragons Jamboree unit.
One of just 50 scouts from across the UK chosen to be a torchbearer, Jo will carry the torch in Trevor on the morning of the 30th May. She said, 'I was shocked when I found out as I don't think I do more than many people, but it's a great honour.'
'I don't know many details yet, but I do know that the route is split into 300 yard sections and each section will be carried by someone different so its not a huge distance. I get to keep the torch though!'
The scouts are taking part in lots of activities to mark the amazing year that 2012 is, taking in both the Jubilee and the Olympics.
Speaking of the importance that the Olympics will make to Scouts, Jo said, 'The beaver scouts are gaining an insight into a variety of sports, and we are focussing on more international work - what life and Scouting are like in competing countries and looking at the principles underpinning the Olympics.'
Olympic torch facts
The iconic Olympic flame arrives in the UK on 18 May
The relay will travel to within 10 miles of over 95% of the UK population
The flame travels for 70 days, covering 8,000 miles
Each day, an average of 115 Torchbearers will carry the flame
It arrives at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July for the opening ceremony.
Are you a future flame?
Want to be a shining light of the future? Join the adventure of Scouting
Joanne Gregory from Llangollen Scouts has been to carry the Olympic flame as it makes its way around the UK before finally arriving at the 2012 Games in London.
Torchbearers were selected from nominees put forward by the general public. To pass nomination, candidates must have made outstanding contributions to their communities and have inspirational personal stories to tell.
Jo has all this in spades as she's involved in the beaver scouts and explorer scouts in Llangollen as well as just being unit leader for the Mad Fluffy Dragons Jamboree unit.
One of just 50 scouts from across the UK chosen to be a torchbearer, Jo will carry the torch in Trevor on the morning of the 30th May. She said, 'I was shocked when I found out as I don't think I do more than many people, but it's a great honour.'
'I don't know many details yet, but I do know that the route is split into 300 yard sections and each section will be carried by someone different so its not a huge distance. I get to keep the torch though!'
The scouts are taking part in lots of activities to mark the amazing year that 2012 is, taking in both the Jubilee and the Olympics.
Speaking of the importance that the Olympics will make to Scouts, Jo said, 'The beaver scouts are gaining an insight into a variety of sports, and we are focussing on more international work - what life and Scouting are like in competing countries and looking at the principles underpinning the Olympics.'
Olympic torch facts
The iconic Olympic flame arrives in the UK on 18 May
The relay will travel to within 10 miles of over 95% of the UK population
The flame travels for 70 days, covering 8,000 miles
Each day, an average of 115 Torchbearers will carry the flame
It arrives at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July for the opening ceremony.
Are you a future flame?
Want to be a shining light of the future? Join the adventure of Scouting