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- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth May 19
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter May 20
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton May 21
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol May 22
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham May 23
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester May 24
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff May 25
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea May 26
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth May 27
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor May 28
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester May 29
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent May 30
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton May 31
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool June 1
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown June 2
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush June 3
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry June 4
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry June 5
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast June 6
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields June 7
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow June 8
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness June 9
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick June 10
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen June 11
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee June 12
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh June 13
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick June 14
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne June 15
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham June 16
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough June 17
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull June 18
- Day 32 Hull to York June 19
- Day 33 York to Carlisle June 20
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere June 21
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool June 22
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester June 23
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds June 24
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield June 25
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes June 26
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln June 27
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham June 28
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby June 29
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham June 30
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry July 1
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester July 2
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough July 3
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich July 4
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich July 5
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford July 6
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge July 7
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton July 8
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford July 9
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading July 10
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury July 11
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth July 12
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth July 13
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton July 14
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth July 15
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton July 16
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings July 17
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover July 18
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone July 19
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford July 20
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest July 21
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley July 22
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth July 23
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing July 24
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey July 25
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster July 26
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium July 27
70 days; 70 routes
- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull
- Day 32 Hull to York
- Day 33 York to Carlisle
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium
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Gloucester
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Maisemore
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Hartpury
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Corse and Staunton
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Ledbury
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Bartestree
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Lugwardine
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Hereford
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Leominster
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Ludlow
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Clee Hill
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Cleobury Mortimer
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Far Forest
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Callow Hill
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Bewdley
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Kidderminster
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Droitwich Spa
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Fernhill Heath
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Worcester
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Gloucester
- Gloucester Docks
- Commercial Road (A4301)
- Southgate Street
- Westgate Street
- College Street
- Gloucester Cathedral
- Westgate Street
- Northgate Street
- London Road
- Cheltenham Road
- Estcourt Road (A38)
- Kings Holm Road (A430)
- Gouda Way (A430)
- Priory Road (A430)
- St Oswalds Road (A417)
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Maisemore
- A417
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Hartpury
- A417
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Corse & Staunton
- Gloucester Road (A417)
- A417
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Ledbury
- A449
- High Street (A438)
- The Homend (A438)
- Hereford Road (A438)
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Bartestree
- A438
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Lugwardine
- A438
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Hereford
- Ledbury Road (A438)
- Folly lane
- Hereford Sixth Form College
- Folly lane
- Aylestone Hill (A465)
- Commerical Road (A465)
- Blueschool Street (A438)
- Commercial Street
- High Street
- Broad Street
- Kings Street
- St Nicholas Street
- Victoria Street (A49)
- Edgar Street (A49)
- Newtown Road (A49)
- Holmer Road (A49)
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Leominster
- Hereford Road (B4361)
- South Street (B4361)
- High Street (B4361)
- West Street
- Rainbow Street
- Burgess Street
- Broad Street
- Broad Street (A44)
- Mill Street (A44)
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Ludlow
- Lower Broad Street (B4361)
- Old Street
- Bull Ring
- Corve Street
- Station Drive
- Gravel Hill
- Henley Road
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Clee Hill
- Ludlow Road (A4117)
- High Street (A4117)
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Cleobury Mortimer
- Ludlow Road (A4117)
- High Street(A4117)
- Church Street (A4117)
- Lower Street (A4117)
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Far Forest
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Callow Hill
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Bewdley
- Cleobury Road (B4190)
- Winbrook (B4190)
- B4190
- Kidderminster Road (B4190)
- Stourport Road
- Station Road
- SVR Bewdley Station car park
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Kidderminster
- SVR Kidderminster Station
- Comberton Hill (A448)
- Green Street
- Worcester Road (A442)
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Droitwich Spa
- Ombersley Way
- Covercroft
- Colman Road
- Ombersley Street East
- St Andrews Road
- Worcester Road
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Fernhill Heath
- Droitwich Road (A38)
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Worcester
- Droitwich Road (A38)
- Barbourne Road (A38)
- Foregate Street (A38)
- The Foregate (A38)
- The Cross
- High Street
- Pump Street
- Friar Street
- College Street (A44)
- Deansway (A44)
- Bridge Street
- Worcester Bridge
- New Road
- Worcestershire County Cricket Club
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0800: Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of day six of the Olympic torch relay - today travelling from Gloucester to Worcester.
0805: The first five days has seen a huge turnout of people lining the streets each day and some superb weather with another good forecast for today. If you are planning on standing on the route and want to know whether to pack your sunscreen or umbrella (almost certainly sunscreen today), we have an up-to-the-minute weather forecast lower down this page on the map.
Hover your mouse over the town or city you are visiting and you will get a snapshot forecast - and by clicking the More Detail tab you will get a full five-day forecast for the venue.
0808: Your text commentators this morning are Ian Westbrook and Chris Charles and together with local BBC reporters we aim to bring you all the flavour of the relay and guide you through the events of the day alongside the continuous video stream.
0812: Three minutes early, the relay gets under way. Teenager George Livingstone-Thompson is the first torchbearer of the day. The 19-year-old helps to care for his sister who has the progressive neurological disorder distoni. George says: "She has inspired me to care for other people across a range of disabilities and use sport to help bring joy to their lives."
Here is a picture of George getting ready, courtesy of the BBC's Jack Killah, via Twitter:
0824: Good to hear that George will not be one of the people selling his torch on eBay after the relay. Before starting today's proceedings, he told the BBC: "It's something I want to keep hold of. I've seen people selling them but it's something that I'd quite like to feel at my house. Give it to my grandkids, years down the line, and tell them about the story of how London hosted the Olympics and what went on. I think it will be a good memento of the day."
George's 86-year-old grandmother Joan Livingstone said: "I've driven down from the Isle of Wight because I'm so proud of my darling grandson George. He's always been so caring, all his life, ever since he was three or four. I'm so proud that he's been chosen because he really deserves it."
Meanwhile BBC Gloucestershire reporter Mark Smith reports from Gloucester Cathedral: "We can hear the crowds. There are 800 people or so waiting around the cathedral. People are peering out of windows. There is a real sense of excitement."
0827: Rattling through the torchbearers now as we move through the centre of Gloucester. Among those to have already carried the torch today was fencer Sophie Williams, who hopes to earn a place in Britain's Olympic squad this summer.
0832: Next up with the torch is Patrick Sheehy. Despite being born with a displaced hip and spending months in hospital as a child the 29-year-old became a county cross-country runner for Gloucestershire and completed the London Marathon in three hours, 51 minutes.
Olympic hopeful Jennie Batten has now taken over. She was a double gold medallist at the European Youth Olympic Festival in 2009. The 19-year-old sprinter is hugely dedicated to athletics and acts as a motivational speaker in her home town of Bisley.
0840: Remember the name Yasmin Boff. The 12-year-old Evesham swimmer broke the UK age record for the 50m backstroke last year and hopes to compete in the Olympics herself one day. A long changeover there with Jennie Batten with the flame in Yasmin's torch refusing to light for a long time.
BBC Gloucestershire have been out and about in Gloucester this morning, tweeting this picture of the torch arriving at the Cathedral:
And BBC journalist Vernon Harwood reports from Gloucester Cross in the town: "A huge round of applause and a cheer. Another historic day in Gloucester. It's a jubilant route with the bunting out."
Meanwhile Jon Jarvis has sent us this picture of a "torch kiss" in Northgate Street:
0844: Frank Collins, 43, who has the torch now, has served as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, The American Heart Association, Special Olympics, March of Dimes and The Salvation Army. Last year he co-founded a family 5K run promoting early intervention for children with language disorders.
0855: The relay today travels from Gloucester to Worcester, stopping off at Maisemore, Hartpury, Corse and Staunton, Ledbury, Bartestree, Lugwardine, Hereford, where an early lunch break is scheduled for around 11:20 BST, Leominster, Ludlow, Clee Hill, Cleobury Mortimer, Far Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley, Kidderminster, Droitwich Spa and Fernhill Heath.
It is not due to reach Ludlow until nearly 14:00 BST but preparations are already well under way as town clerk Veronica Calderbank told BBC Radio Shropshire: "It should be a really good day. The town band's coming, we have 400 college students to entertain us and 70 cheerleaders."
0858: Radio 1's news guru Dominic Byrne has been doing his best to jinx the weather on the Chris Moyles show, pointing out that it hasn't rained during six days of #bbctorchcam. There'll probably be a deluge by lunchtime now. It's currently overcast in Gloucester, but we're hopeful the cheers from the crowd will blow away the cloud cover, with top temperatures expected to be in the late 20s during the afternoon.
You can keep up with the latest weather conditions, travel and local information from this page. Check out the map and details below - hover the mouse over the place you want to visit and a box will pop up with the info you need.
0902:Jenny Hincks is the final torchbearer in Gloucester. She volunteered at Cirencester Hospital for 16 years before having to give it up because of aspinal problems. The 54-year-old acts as a carer for he disabled husband and works for charities, including Scope, on a voluntary basis.
0909: As the torch goes into convoy mode for the short trip to Maisemore, a chance for you to explore some of the content from yesterday which you may have missed.
Read about the inspirational stint of torchbearing by Ben Fox. The teenager only has one leg and received huge cheers from the crowd in Royal Wootton Bassett. You can watch a clip of Ben here.
You can also watch video of Zara Phillips riding her horse Toytown into Cheltenham Racecourse carrying her Olympic torch.
And you can read this blog by our editor Mark Coyle about how the cult of #bbctorchcam came about
0915: Sarrah Massey, Gloucester City Council, telling the BBC about the torch coming to Gloucester: "It's a huge roaring success. I'm really pleased. It's momentous. To see torches going through our city is an absolute privilege."
We are now out of convoy mode having arrived in Maisemore where Frenchman Gerard Ducarre is the only torchbearer. A volunteer with the Montesson Rugby Club, he has also represented his country at swimming.
0920: We have just found out, thanks to BBC West journalist Kate Wakefield, who the mystery number 15 runner in Gloucester was. The official list had a blank name in the slot but it was in fact middle distance runner Emily Pidgeon, who hopes to qualify in this year's Olympics.
Back in convoy mode now and on to Hartpury but reflections on the torch's time in Gloucester earlier from BBC Gloucestershire presenter Chris Baxter, who was there and said: "It was a lovely atmosphere. I've still got a hint of excitement in my tummy. These crowds just arrived from nowhere. Makes you feel incredibly proud to be part of it. Brilliant stuff."
0926: Arriving in Hartpury now where Gregory Schrevelle is one of two torchbearers in the village. The other is Ian Sockett has fought and overcome a 20-year battle with anorexia which saw him plummet to five stone. In the past three years he has turned his life around and completed three marathons to raise money for charity. Ian, 42, from Hereford, says: "If my experiences can have a positive impact on anyone who might be going through a bad time then it's got to be worth it."
0931: Our next stop is in Corse and Staunton, from where BBC Gloucestershire's David Smith reports: "One thing I've noticed is the police have got Union Jack flags on the back of their bikes, which is really nice. Everyone's got a smile on their face. I'm really excited. We've all been surprised at the numbers of people coming out to see the flame."
Well they won't have long to wait as the flame is in the lantern and on its way to them right now!
0937: More photos and reflection coming in from the torch's visit to Gloucester now. This from King's School:
And Tom Gibbon tweeted: "Can categorically say Gloucester has done itself proud today. Never seen it looking so good or so full of good cheer."
0945: There are three torchbearers in Corse and Staunton. The first was Kirsty Murray, who helped her husband with a sponsored cycle ride across Italy. Next was dancer and junior sports leader Katie Row, who was supported during her run by friends and family running alongside on the pavement carrying home-made torches and Union Jack flags.
The third and final torchbearer in Corse and Staunton is Melanie-Ann Clarke who became the first disabled archer in Europe to qualify for the able-bodied World Championships in America. While at the competition she was taken ill and given hours to live. She survived but was left blind in her shooting eye and completely paralysed from the waist down. Mel was told she would never shoot again, but undettered, she persevered and has since won National, European and World titles, culminating in a bronze medal in the 2008 Paralympics.
0954: Caught by surprise there - one more torchbearer before the convoy leaves the village. It is Kevin Phillipson - but as he takes over we temporarily lose the pictures.
In the meantime, BBC Gloucestershire's Chris Baxter at Corse & Staunton reports: "There are people on the roof. There is a man who's climbed a signpost. There is a baby with Union flag bunting and a Union Jack bib."
0956: Meanwhile, on a village green somewhere to the east... Team GB's volleyball team have been getting in some practice on Parliament Square! Here they are saying hello to some local police officers.
1000: Meanwhile as the relay returns to convoy mode for the journey to Ledbury in Herefordshire, this tweet from Gloucestershire Police: "The torch has now left Gloucestershire. Thank you to everyone for your co-operation & for making the event such a success."
1006: We want your contributions so a quick reminder of how you can get hold of us. Email to yourpics@bbc.co.uk text us to 61124 (UK only) tweet us at @BBC2012 and visit our Facebook page at BBC London 2012.
Yesterday we had contributions from all round the world including people in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Greece among others. Today I'd like to hear from you if you are on the route - or have visited the relay. What is the atmosphere like on the streets, how long are you waiting for the torch to come to you - let us know.
From Richard Woods: "Doesn't this just show that the UK is not just made up of cities and towns, small villages can also take part in the torch relay!"
1013: Relay starts in Ledbury with Jackie Allen who does a sideways dance down a sloping street. She helps elderly heart patients in their recovery through exercise. Next is Alastair Andrews who is an explorer scout leader and event director for Ebley Fireworks Show, which raises around £14,000 a year for local charities. He is now walking down the main street, which has crowds five or six deep cheering him on alongside some of the town's historic black and white striped buildings.
BBC Hereford and Worcester's Lizzie Lane reports from Ledbury: "You can hear the cheer rippling as it goes down the high street. Great atmosphere as it passes through the street as it passes through Homme End. Getting very busy and very noisy here."
1022: Now it's the turn of teenager Katherine Bennett who is hoping to take part in the Olympics one day. The 14-year-old has been chosen by her school to go on a sports tour to Australia, Singapore and New Zealand next year and says: "By carrying the Olympic flame I feel this would encourage others to see what they can achieve." The screaming from her friends in the crowd is high-pitched to say the least!
1027: The torch is due in Hereford at 11:06 BST. BBC Hereford and Worcester's Nicola Goodwin took this picture of people waiting to greet it in the city's farmers' market.
We are now back in convoy mode and going to Bartestree.
Sam King's boss is clearly in a good mood if Sam's tweet is to be believed: "Looking forwards to the torch coming to Hereford! Our boss is letting us out the office for it. Please publish this as a thank you!"
1045: Good-natured crowds welcome the relay to Bartestree where Margaret Young is the first torchbearer. She is a 74-year-old grandmother who is known throughout Gloucester. She is always the first in the queue when it comes to getting involved in community activities - including bowls, skittles and line dancing - and inspires others to join in - no matter how old they are. Apologies for the camera shots during her run.
Next up is Mike Powell, who is a 21-year-old sporting all-rounder who has played a football cup final at Edgar Street, home of Hereford United, represented his school on a rugby tour of New Zealand, played county hockey and is a level two tennis coach.
1052:Sophie Collett now carrying the flame, suffered from the painful bone infection osteomyelitis as a child but she was eventually cured and has gone on to complete the Brazil Jungle Marathon, the Gobi March, the Yukon Arctic Ultra 300, the Oner, the Thames Meander, the Jurassic Coastal Challenge, and the Atacama Crossing in Chile. The 27-year-old is described as "a great example to young people and definitely an unsung hero".
What appears to be an entire primary school of children and teachers, all with Union Jacks, are out along the roadside to cheer on Sophie, who has a beaming smile and appears to be enjoying every single second as she jogs along.
She now passes the flame on to Phil Hales, 54, was voted community champion at the supermarket where he works and has worked on numerous projects to spruce up the village where he lives. Phili says: "As long as I can make others happy, that's all I aim for."
1100: John Leeuwangh completes his turn and gives the flame to Sarah Davies. She is 28 and an award-winning girl guide leader. Sarah was born without any arms but has never complained, channelling her energies into working at a children's nursery, learning to drive and living life to the full.
1106: While watching #bbctorchcam here and reading the live text you can also listen to live radio coverage on BBC Hereford & Worcester online with special programmes on the torch in the county until 4pm today.
1112: The very short journey now to Lugwardine where I hardly need to say there are plenty of spectators around.
The flame is passed to Bob Izon. He is a 63-year-old from Hereford who was an outstanding athlete in his youth, holding the world under-16 mile record in 1958. Bob was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship for outstanding leadership and service in making the world a better place for those less fortunate than himself and in 1992 was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Nine years ago he had two electrodes implanted into his brain, which has helped to eliminate his symptoms.
Groups of schoolchildren are sitting on the pavement cheering Bob on - and people keep coming out of the crowd to shake hands with him as he walks along with the torch. He is clearly a hugely popular local figure. As he finishes his run and hands over to John Fry, a homemade "Well done Bob" is held aloft from the crowd.
John set up the Birminghamwheels Roller Skating Club and developed an in-line skating arena at the Birmingham Wheels park. The 63-year-old provides sporting opportunities for individuals and in areas of the city that are typically under-represented in sport but has decided to carry the torch on foot rather than opt for wheeled footwear.
1126: BBC Hereford and Worcester's Nicola Goodwin reports from Hereford city centre: "Torchbearer Paul Watts has been absolutely mobbed - there were people 5 or 6 deep next to him wanting to speak to him. There must be at least 3,000 to 4,000 people here, with 1,800 students at the Sixth Form college alone."
Paul will be the first torchbearer after the lunch break, which is just about to take place. We will shortly switch off the #bbctorchcam video feed but the text will keep going.
1137: This is a good time to tell you about the torch relay content being produced by BBC School Report. Three students from William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, will be carrying the torch. You can watch School Reporters asking the trio about their big moment.
1142: I mentioned Paul Watts below and wrongly thought he was the first torchbearer after the break. In fact we were mistaken as Paul carried the torch at Hereford Sixth Form College just before the break as this picture from BBC Hereford & Worcester's Carson Wishart proves:
1153: For those of you coming to our Olympic torch relay site for the first time, a quick tour of what we have to offer you.
As well as this live text commentary, you can follow the torch via #bbctorchcam which is our camera on the back of the media vehicle which films all the torchbearers. More about how it works in this blog.
If you want to find out when the relay will come closest to you, scroll down below this live text and enter your postcode or town name in the search box. You will then be offered a list of the five days when it is in your area.
To find out the weather forecast or travel news on the day you plan to visit the relay, use our map on the left-hand side of the page. Hover the mouse over the town or city you are going to and you will see a weather forecast for the day - click on the More Details tab for a full five-day forecast for the venue. Below the map are travel alerts - hover over them for more detail and click through for an even more detailed rundown.
1208: This afternoon's highlight of the relay promises to be the torch's trip on the footplate of a train on the Seven Valley Railway which is due to happen at around 16:00 BST. Elephants at West Midlands Safari Park are preparing their own special welcome as the train passes by - watch them practise.
Also today at around 13:25 BST, former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies is due to carry the torch through Hereford - watch her turn in the relay right here via #bbctorchcam
The relay ends the day in Worcester where one of the torchbearers, 17-year-old Alex Jordan, will be carrying the torch on Droitwich Road. He is a science student at Worcester College of Technology who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and he told BBC Hereford & Worcester's breakfast programme: "It's very exciting and I'm very nervous about carrying the torch as well." Asked about his initial reaction when he found out he was to be a torchbearer, Alex said: "I couldn't believe it really."
His mother, Caroline, said: "Once we've seen Alex, we're all going to have a party. We're hoping to get the ice lollies out. It's going to be a hot day."
One of the torchbearers in Hereford, Stan Cantrill, 66, a national and international judo champion, told the show: "You think of the Olympics in this country, but it's truly international. I did judo and I've had emails from Argentina, Brazil, South Africa and most of the Commonwealth countries."
1221: First up with the torch after that lunch break is Hannah Banks, 22, who was named the 2010 BT Apprentice of the Year for achievements that included providing work placements to children in care.
1224: The crowd's gathering in the centre of Hereford, and the sun's threatening to come out on a beautiful warm day in the west. BBC Hereford and Worcester's Nicola Goodwin says: "The torch is about to head towards the city centre where there are people wearing union flag colours, the streets are lined with bunting and there are jugglers and stilt walkers."
1226: The security team member nicknamed by some of our #bbctorchcam followers as "Knee-brace Nige" smiles obligingly as Hannah breaks ranks to high-five a boy in the crowd. She then passes the flame to Dr David Quinn, a 56-year-old clinical health psychologist who specialises in working with people who have suffered an acquired brain injury.
David is a voluntary member of the British Red Cross Psychosocial Support Team and was deployed to China following the Chengdu earthquake. He took part in a charity cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats with two survivors of a brain injury to inspire others with similar conditions.
1230: The torch is passed to Joanne Smith, 46, who blows a kiss to supporters via #bbctorchcam. If cameras could blush... Joanne is a volunteer and honorary secretary for Forest Talk, a charity based in the Forest of Dean. The organisation, run entirely by volunteers, produces and sends out an audio newspaper for local blind and visually-impaired people.
1234: The crowds are crammed into the centre of Hereford as the torch is passed to Robert Powell (no, not that one). He is a former chairman of the Hereford and District branch of the MS Society, for whom he has raised more than £50,000 by running the London and New York Marathons. He also cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats in 2004 and two years later rode 1,500 miles around all Premier League and League Two football clubs. He looks after his wife who has MS.
1240:Lou King, 40, is a volunteer trainer for the local hockey youth league. She's waving to the flag-waving crowd packed around the cathedral. Once again, it looks like most of the population of Hereford have take time out to give their support to the torch relay. Get in touch with us if you're lining the route - tweet @bbc2012 or use our facebook page - and let us know what you think of the coverage. We'll try and post your comments here.
1242:Stan Cantrill is a spritely 66. You'd be ill-advised to try and wrestle the torch from Stan, as he is a national and international judo champion who is still competing and was twice named Herefordshire & Worcestershire Sportsman of the Year.
1244: BBC Hereford and Worcester's Carson Wishart is with the media convoy on the BBC horsebox, I mean media vehicle. "The torch just gone past Hereford Cathedral and the atmosphere is incredible, I've never seen scenes like this," he says. "There are tens of thousands of people waving flags and everyone has massive smiles on their faces - it's really infectious."
1245: Next up is Jane-Marie Hossack, who has been employed as a teaching assistant at the Hereford Academy for several years and voluntarily organises all the Red Nose Day, Sports Relief and Children in Need events for the children.
1252: Would you believe it, the torch has skipped ahead of schedule! Only by a couple of minutes, but that was clearly a fast leg by Jane-Marie. Chants of "Alan! Alan!" ring out for Alan Randell, 45, from Presteigne, who is chairman of the local football club and caretaker of the local high school.
1259: The flame is transferred into its lantern for the trip up the A49 to Leominster. Apologies for the breezy soundtrack accompanying the #bbctorchcam feed!
1311: Hello to Thomas Haley who tweets: "@BBC2012 its amazing to see all the people just stood at the side of the road or by their lorrys/cars to wave the convoy by! #bbctorchcam" And hi back to those waving!
1317: As we head into Leominster, BBC Hereford and Worcester's Lizzie Lane says: "It's very sunny, we're very excited here outside Earl Mortimer College where the whole school is out lining the road ready for the convoy to arrive.
"The atmosphere is absolutely electric - people are really taking this to their hearts here, they're wearing union shirts and dresses and there are even ladies with red, white and blue pom-poms."
Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies is among the next group of torchbearers in Leominster and is ready to go, as you can see from this photo which she has tweeted:
1320: Christine Hood now has the torch. She worked at the Royal College for the Blind in Hereford for 10 years, introducing the Duke of Edinburgh programme and taking the students on trips across Europe.
She has passed the torch to Susan Wilde. She is registered blind, her husband is also blind and their two children Lorren and Dylan both disabled. In January 2010 Susan tipped the scales at 20 stone and decided she needed to lose some weight. After putting herself on a healthy diet and exercise regime she lost an incredible 11 stone and now weighs in at nine stone. Her guide dog seems to be enjoying the attention of the crowd and is not phased by the noise.
1325: And now here is former Olympian Sharron Davies. She won a silver medal in the 1980 Games in Moscow in the 400m medley and two golds in the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton. BBC Hereford & Worcester's Olympic reporter Carson Whisart on the media vehicle says: "Sharron Davies has the torch, she's coming down Hereford Road in Leominster - the blue skies are out and people are smiling and waving."
BBC Hereford and Worcester's Lizzie Lane is also in Leominster and reports: "Children from Leominster Infants School are all waving, this town has really come out in force - people must have come here from miles and miles around. It's a fantastic atmosphere - you can hear the cheers rolling down the street."
1332: Jordan Baxter is 21 and ran the London Marathon in April after finding out his dad had leukaemia. He completed the course despite just a few months training and raised more than £10,000 for the Anthony Nolan Trust. He has handed the flame to Bryan White, who is the Honorary Secretary of 'Herefordshire Sport' which he started in 1978. The 74-year-old is described as "a representative of all those dedicated volunteers who keep sport in Herefordshire at the forefront of community life".
1337: Hello to Classics teacher Rachel Bradley and all her pupils at Berkhamsted School. Rachel tweets: "@BBC2012 loving torchcam, have been putting it on for a few minutes at the end of lessons for my pupils, very inspiring!" I'm afraid our Latin extends to "Romanes eunt Domus" - never could work out the locative... Who knows the Latin for "Keep that flame alight"?
1340: Back into convoy mode now and on to Ludlow. Later this afternoon the torch arrives in Bewdley, where BBC Hereford and Worcester's Elliott Webb reports that the choir is singing outside the museum ready for the relay's arrival:
BBC Hereford & Worcester's Carson Wishart is still on the media vehicle and judging by this picture sent from Leominster, he is sitting very close to the famous bbctorchcam:
1349: It's day six in the #bbctorchcam horsebox. Would Flipsidetv please come to the diary room? Thanks for the tweet, and glad you're finding BBC2012 more edifying than BB2012! "@BBC2012 I used to be a fan of the reality show Big Brother, not any more!! It's Torchcam all the way, far more entertaining!!"
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1350: The relay is due to arrive in Cleobury Mortimer, where there seems to be a mini-crisis, according to BBC Shropshire's Nick Southall, who reports: "Confusion in Cleobury Mortimer, organisers told there will be two extra runners, but they can't get confirmation and starting to panic."
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The relay is speeding towards Ludlow, from where BBC Radio Shropshire's Eric Smith reports from Ludford Bridge: "It's a magnificent scene, hundreds and hundreds of people, whistles starting to blow".
1354: Marilyn Schram tells us on Facebook: "Every morning when I wake up here in Canada, I go to the "Torchcam" and see what is happening. Not getting much done first thing in the morning.LOL.It is great that we can watch it all over the world.Those motorbikes sure do move!!!!!:-)"
Anyone else following us around the world? Quite a few were yesterday - let us know.
1357: BBC Radio Shropshire's Eric Smith in Ludlow: "This is something to behold. The River Teme is looking beautiful in the sunshine."
The relay has now arrived in the town where the first torchbearer is 15-year-old Matty Clarke. He is a 15-year-old with a genetic disorder. He has suffered from brittle asthma, has two small holes in his heart, loose joints and has always worn specialist footwear. Matthew was bullied at school because he is different but has bounced back to show them he is just a normal boy. He always has a smile on his face and wants to show people that having disabilities does not need to affect your lifestyle.
1401: Twelve-year-old Alex Hollis is the minimum age for a torchbearer. His friends at King Charles I Secondary School say he encourages others and inspires them to fulfil their true potential. Lots of Ludlow schoolchildren seem to have been given the afternoon off lessons and sitting on the pavement cheering and waving flags given to them by sponsors.
BBC Radio Shropshire's Ryan Kennedy, in Ludlow's Bull Ring: "Some of the West Mercia police officers on duty have been practising their royal waves".
1404: Next up is Emma Patrick, who is the full-time coach to Great Britain's Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmers Sascha and Nyree. She is getting the pair in shape for London 2012, but because she is unfunded also has to hold down a full-time job. Emma has just learned she has rheumatoid arthritis but, undeterred, she maintains her fitness by swimming and running four times a week.
She takes charge of the flame as what sounds like a brass band plays in the distance. The main streets of Ludlow are just thronged with people - it's a lovely scene as Emma jogs down a sloping road.
1408: As Chloe Stanik takes the flame, I am told the relay is running two minutes early! Chloe is a 13-year-old with a degenerative muscle-wasting disease who also suffers from ADHD, asthma and the sleep disorder parasomnia. Chloe needs to wear orthotic splints, which can be uncomfortable, so she uses a wheelchair at school, but she still takes part in physical activities including swimming and horse riding which are key to helping her maintain her independence.
My call for more overseas viewers to get in touch has been answered by two correspondents on Twitter.
Carrie Engler, who says: "Orlando, Florida reporting in. First thing I do when I get to work is turn on the torchcam! Hello from the land of the mouse!" and Christina Saunders, who reports: "Watching from Japan. Like the change in camera shots to show the beauty of the towns, villages, etc. as well as the runners :)"
1414: Now we have Lucy Fellows, who is an incredible 14-year-old girl who suffers from a rare genetic condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. This leads to constant pains in her joints and chronic fatigue, but despite this Lucy cares for her mother, who has a severe form of the condition. She is an A* student at school, despite health problems restricting her attendance, and also belongs to the girl guides and a local wildlife group. Friends say she is a wonderful example of youth overcoming adversity and meeting the challenges life can bring.
Shropshire Council cabinet member Steve Charmley tweets: "Vuvuzelas at Ludford Bridge, Ludlow College r in party mood!" while Shropshire Star reporter Chris Burn tweets: Seeing Olympic Torch pass through Ludlow in front of huge crowds is making me quite excited about its visit to Shrewsbury next week."
1421: Ludlow's mayor, councillor Tony Pound tells BBC Radio Shropshire: "Ludlow's lived up to its reputation in attracting the crowds.. I'm over the moon. They've worked hard for it in the town and the (surrounding) country and everyone's come together. They're enthusiastic and a good crowd. I don't think I can remember anything to better it."
And on that note, the relay leaves Ludlow and gets ready for the journey to Clee Hill. and Chris and I end our early shifts. Your text commentators for the rest of the day are Jane Mower and Jenny Minard.
Final present from us - this photo from Cleobury Mortimer tweeted by the BBC's Jolon Kemp Walker: "Local Schools are out in force here in Cleobury Mortimer."
1441: BBC Radio Shropshire's Colin Young said: "That yellow car (in the convoy) will have done 8,000 miles at the end of this and never gone over 15mph. I might put in an offer."
Bear with us, we should have pictures back for you soon.
1448: BBC Radio Shropshire's Nick Southall in Cleobury Mortimer, where the torch is heading next, says the crowds on both sides of the narrow streets are eight to 10 people deep.
1454: A bell is rung as the first runner makes her way through Cleobury Mortimer, handing over to Stuart Watson, 16, who lost his father to cancer in 2009. He now raises money for cancer research and works as a volunteer in a shop for the PDSA animal charity.
Stuart's mum told the BBC: "I told him how proud I was and how proud his dad would be, and that's what he was thinking. He's obviously been thinking about his dad all day."
1457: Taking his time on an uphill stretch is retired major Chris Morton who has just turned 70. He is maintaining the fitness which saw him represent the Army at middle-distance running and canoeing from 1950-1970. He also helped the South African Rugby Football Union Development Programme expand into townships, helping to facilitate the abolition of apartheid in 1994.
1504: The flame is back in the lantern and on its journey to Far Forest.
1515: David Mee, at the Severn Valley Railway where the torch will travel on one of their steam trains, said: "It's a very unique day - it's not going to happen again in our lifetime and we've not quite known what to expect, we're just drinking in the atmosphere.
"The Worcestershire Express will leave Platform 3 at 4:05pm and we'll be stopping right outside the elephant enclosure - they've been in training for a number of weeks so we'll be looking for a little bit of fun on the way to Kidderminster."
We're fighting with technical gremlins and will bring you pictures again soon.
1520: BBC Hereford and Worcester's Elliott Webb, awaiting the torch in Bewdley, said: "Everyone's here wearing shorts and T-shirt - brilliant atmosphere and really starting to get a tangible feel for London 2012."
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1540: Next up are a group of runners in Bewdley. The 10 torchbearers include Pascal Demogeot who had a broken kneecap in 2000 but went on to run a half marathon in 2009. According to the person who nominated him: "He doesn't expect anything to change or be achieved, he just keeps on running".
1545: Up ahead two elephants at West Midlands Safari Park are preparing to give a "trunk salute" to the torch when it stops outside their enclosure on board a steam train.
1546: The security team moves the crowd aside forJackie Webb who was diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2009 and told she needed medication. Since then she joined an exercise class, built a gym room at home, joined a touch rugby team and has lost a stone in weight.
1550: Walking with the torch is Wendy Latham who had a ten year period of problematic drug use but has been drug free for 11 years. The person who nominated her says: "She has used her life experience to help others in her community. She is a remarkable person who has experienced real adversity in her own life."
1554: Breaking into a sprint, much to the crowd's delight, is Samuel Loveitt 12, who in 2006 contracted meningitis, resulting in him losing his left hand, left leg at the shin and right leg at the ankle. With prosthetic legs and only one hand he still manages to ride a quad and a motorbike and has more recently shown a talent for swimming and has been spotted by the British Disability Swimming Association.
Sam lives in Much Wenlock in Shropshire and is very proud of the fact that 'Wenlock' is one of the official Olympic mascots.
1558: Large crowds watch as Samuel carries the torch over the River Severn and hands over to Christopher Stokes. The 43-year-old was given a commendation from the RSPCA for rescuing a drowning dog from the flooded River Stour in 2001. In 2003 he ran the London marathon for diabetes and also fundraises for the British Heart Foundation.
1602: The torchbearer has now gone to get on board a steam train for the journey to Kidderminster. Along the way it will stop at a safari park where it will be saluted by elephants.
1610: BBC Hereford and Worcester's Elliott Webb says: "The whistle has blown, the Worcestershire Express is pulling out of Platform 3 - everyone's waving it off with red, white and blue flags."
1618: The train, the Worcestershire Express, should reach Kidderminster at 1625, via a stop at West Midlands Safari Park - right outside the elephants' enclosure.
1623: The train has passed the elephants - where only one performed a salute to the flame.
John Paul Campion tweets this picture of the train approaching Kidderminster.
He also tweets this picture of the elephants as they were getting ready to wave to the flame.
And hello to Camel who tweets: "Can't believe the crowds in Kiddiminster for Olympic torch, never seen it so busy!!" Just watched it come through Bewdley. Rammed!!
1633: The torch relay team take a break as the flame finishes its journey to Kidderminster.
Huge crowds have been out in force for the torch relay today. West Mercia Police have tweeted: "Crowd figures are in - 10,000 out in Ledbury, 2,000 in Bartestree, 25,000 in Hereford and 5,000 in Leominster."
1644: The flame has arrived in Kidderminster. It's still in its lantern and on board the Worcestershire Express.
1647: The flame is off the train and out of the lantern. It is being used to light a torch and the torchbearers are getting into position.
1653: While you're waiting for the relay to resume, why not have a listen to BBC Radio 5 live's Tony Livesey who has been asking people people why they found the BBC Torch Cam so interesting.
1658: People are watching the relay from all over the world and have been commenting on Facebook. Shizuka Kawai is from Mexico and Glynis Smy is watching from Cyprus.
1659: The first person running after the train journey to Kidderminster is Chris Platts, 17. The person who nominated him says: "He spreads happiness wherever he goes. A keen and enthusiastic rugby player who now coaches and referees rugby on a voluntary basis.
"All the staff at school know he will do tremendously well in the future no matter what he does; it would not come as any surprise if he were to one day become prime minister."
1704: And the crowds are out in force to welcome the flame to Kidderminster, making the security team work hard as they move people away from the torchbearer.
1707: Taking on the torch is Daisy Nash. The teenager has quadralpegic spastic cerebral palsy affecting all limbs and this season was voted player of the year at regional powerchair football.
She also acheived medals at Boccia and the junior games at Stoke Mandeville. She was voted runner up in Telford Young Sportsperson of the Year and won a gold scholarship award for powerchair football.
1713: Holding her torch aloft ready for her moment in the spotlight is Saffron Allen who at the age of 16 represented Great Britain in the women's world ice hockey championships - the youngest player ever to do so. She was voted the players' player and supporters' player of the tournament as well as GB player of the tournament by the sides they competed against.
1719: A passing steam train toots in support of torchbearer number 91 Joanne Carthew.
1723: The flame is back in the coach now for the journey to Droitwich Spa.
Tonight BBC Midlands Today's Nick Owen and Olympic medallist Katharine Merry will present a live programme from 1900 on BBC One (West Midlands). Tune in to see Katharine, who won bronze in the 400m at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, and Nick talking to some of the people chosen to carry the Olympic flame in Worcester.
An evening celebration will take place at Worcestershire County Cricket Club from 1730 BST to 2000 BST. It will feature the world premiere of Raise the Sky, a special musical commission for Worcester sung by the 1,000 voices of the Worcester Community Choir.
1745: Rebecca Brunt gets us off to a swift start in Driotwich Spa where the sun is continuing to shine down on the relay.
1755: The fourth runner in the town is George Brunt who takes over the flame to a cheer. George has Down's Syndrome but that hasn't stopped him competing for England in Special Olympics Golf and helping his team win gold at St Andrews in the Triple Crown last year. George is a male model for a sculptor who is creating a set of life-sized sculptures of people with Down's Syndrome, which will be displayed around the country.
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1812: Taking her turn at carrying the flame is Pamela Jones who started the Chris Jones Riders' Fund in memory of her son who died at Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, in 2005.
Christopher was a rookie rider in the 125 British motorbikes championship. The fund provides medical equipment at the British Superbike events. After the first year of fundraising the fund had raised over £100,000 which paid for the mobile X-ray machine that goes to each event.
1819: A woman with a sign "Go Nicki Go" runs alongside torchbearer Nicola Yates shouting encouragement.
1821: People are out on the roadside to watch the flame go past in the coach during the short ride to Fernhill Heath.
1825: A choir made up of 1,000 people will sing a specially composed piece about Worcester's history at the evening celebration at New Road, home of Worcestershire County Cricket Club. Here are some singers, warming up.
1826: A man works hard to keep ahead of the security team and hold his video camera steady as he captures the torchbearer's every step.
1838: And now a short hop to Worcester, the final stop on today's relay.
1845: The first person to carry the torch in Worcester, Kathryn Brunt, passes it to Scott Cameron, a member of St John Ambulance since the age of six. He was a recipient of a young carer's award and met Princess Anne in recognition of helping to look after his nan who died in 2006 from cancer. He was also the cadet of the year for Herefordshire last year.
1847: The crowds are going wild in Worcester with children and youngsters running out in front of torchbearer Scott.
1847: The next torchbearer is Alex Jordan who uses a wheelchair because of Duchenes Muscular Dystrophy. He is involved in the local special needs sports group based in Worcester and has recently accepted an invitation to become an ambassador for Acorns Children's Hospice.
Tonight there is an Olympic torch special programme on BBC One in the West Midlands from 1900 BST, which will be available on the BBC iplayer (for viewers in the UK only) and we will post a link to it here.
You won't be able to see the torchbearer light the cauldron at Worcestershire County Cricket Club, where this evening's celebrations are being held. #bbctorchcam is attached to the media vechicle which can't go inside the complex.
1855: Looking delighted to take the torch is Sally Ellison as children holding bunting cheer her on. Despite a disability which affects her hands, arms and legs Sally has developed a community car scheme, a mini-bus service with specially adapted vehicles plus a shopping and gardening service for elderly and disabled clients as well as a befriending service. A busy lady!
1859: She blows kisses to the crowd before handing over to Paul Dickenson, a former Olympic hammer thrower and now a BBC athletics commentator.
Lots of people have been following the torch on Twitter. Chip Duggan tweets: "Passed my driving test and saw the Olympic torch as well. A truly unforgettable day!"
Luke says: "I'm surprised by how many people have been turning out to see the Olympic torch. It's great to see people starting to get excited now."
Belinda Stovin is very excited. She says: "Wow, the woo crowds were out lining the streets to watch the torch relay! Nice to see so many people out and looking happy!"
1915: Corporal Tom Neathway, a former member of the Parachute Regiment, was injured in Afghanistan in 2008 when he triggered a booby trap while covering his platoon moving forward. The blast took off both his feet and the severity of his wounds led to amputation of both legs and one arm. Next year Tom will become the first triple amputee to compete in the Dakar Rally - a 9,000km race in 15 days across Argentina and Chile.
1923: Worcester is awash with people waving flags as torchbearer Andrew Evans-Fisher comes back into sight.
Andrew, 14, had a kidney transplant five years ago after being born with serious kidney failure. He is a multi-gold medal winner in the British Transplant Games for his team, Birmingham Children's hospital. He was selected to represent Great Britain in the World Transplant Games - one of only 15 juniors out of a team of 120 - and won a gold medal in the 100m sprint.
1931: Really playing to the crowds is James Lloyd who waves the torch from side to side as he runs his 300m stretch as we approach the end of day six.
1932: In front of the crowds next is Frankie Tsang who founded the Worcestershire Chinese Association and for the past 10 years has promoted Chinese culture. He has held various fund-raising events in his own restaurant for local charities including St Richard's Hospice and The Noah's Ark Trust.
The crowds line the streets in Worcester welcoming the torch and flame.
1936: We'll lose sight of the torch now as the last torchbearer of the day, Sally Flood, will go off to light the cauldron at the evening celebrations at Worcester Cricket Club, but remember you won't get to see those pictures here.
Sally has for decades worked with the NSPCC and the local children's holiday farm. She told the BBC she feels "really honoured".
But we do have a picture of hundreds of people outside New Road, celebrating the arrival of the torch relay.
BBC Midlands Today's Nick Owen and Olympic medallist Katharine Merry presented an Olympic torch special live programme on BBC One which will appear on the BBC iPlayer (UK only) later.
Or you can tune into BBC Hereford and Worcester who are at the evening event and will be providing radio coverage.
We will leave you now after another great day following the torch on its 70-day journey ahead of the 2012 Olympics.
Join us tomorrow as the flame is carried from Worcester to Cardiff.
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