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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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Barry
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Caerphilly
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Pontypridd
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Merthyr Tydfil
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Treherbert
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Ynyswen
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Treorchy
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Nant-y-moel
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Ogmore Vale
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Bryncethin
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Bridgend
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Laleston
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Pyle
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Margam
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Taibach
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Briton Ferry
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Neath
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Swansea
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Cardiff
- Cardiff Bay
- Bute Place
- James Street
- Clarence Road (A4119)
- Corporation Road (A4119)
- Penarth Road (A4160)
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Dinas Powys
- Cardiff Road (A4055)
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Barry
- Cardiff Road (A4055)
- Gladstone Road (A4055)
- Holton Road
- Holton Road (B4294)
- Broad Street (A4055)
- Harbour Road (A4055)
- Station Approach Rd (A4055)
- Friars Road (A4055)
- Paget Road (A4055)
- Harbour Road (A4055)
- St Nicholas Road (A4050)
- Park Crescent (A4050)
- Jenner Road (A4050)
- Colcot Road (A4050)
- Port Road East (A4050)
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Cardiff (a)
- Tesco car park
- Tesco Culverhouse Cross
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Caerphilly
- Watford Road
- St Martin's Road
- Cardiff Road (A469)
- Castle Street
- Caerphilly Castle footpath
- Caerphilly Castle
- Castle Street
- Nantgarw Road
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Pontypridd
- Broadway (A4058)
- Catherine Street (A4223)
- Gelliwastad Road (A4223)
- A4223
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Merthyr Tydfil
- A4102
- High Street (A4102)
- Tramroad Side North (A4102)
- Church Street
- High Street
- Castle Street
- Avenue de Clichy (A4054)
- Penry Street
- Nantgwenith Street
- Natgwenith Street
- Cyfarthfa Road
- Brecon Road
- Cyfarthfa Park & Castle
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Treherbert
- Abertonllwyd Street (A4061)
- Bute Street (A4061)
- Baglan Street (A4061)
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Ynyswen
- Ynyswen Road (A4061)
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Treorchy
- Ynyswen Road (A4061)
- Bute Street (A4061)
- High Street (A4061)
- Station Road (A4061)
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Nantymoel
- Bwlch-y-clawdd Road (A4061)
- Ogwy Street (A4061)
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Ogmore Vale
- Aber Road (A4061)
- High Street (A4061)
- Cemetery Road (A4061)
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Bryncethin
- Blackmill Road (A4061)
- Hong Kong Terrace (A4061)
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Bridgend
- Derwen Road
- Nolton Street
- Cowbridge Road (A473)
- Park Street (A473)
- Bryntirion Hill (A473)
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Laleston
- High Street (A473)
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Pyle
- Pyle Road (A48)
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Margam
- Margam Road (A48)
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Taibach
- Commercial Road (A48)
- Talbot Road (A48)
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Port Talbot
- Talbot Road (A48)
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Briton Ferry
- Neath Road (A474)
- Pant Yr Heol (A474)
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Neath
- Briton Ferry Road (A474)
- Windsor Road
- Croft Road
- Neath Abbey Road (A474)
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Swansea
- Langdon Road
- Sail Bridge
- riverside path
- Quay Parade
- Victoria Road
- Princess Way
- Castle Square
- Princess Way
- The Kingsway
- St Helen's Road
- Mumbles Road (A4067)
- Sketty Lane (A4126)
- Singleton Park
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Singleton Park, Swansea
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0615: Morning all and welcome to day eight of the Olympic torch relay - today travelling from Cardiff to Swansea.
We start from Cardiff Bay which is already filling up with people as you can see from this photo sent by BBC Wales:
0618: We have a spectacular early start to the day with actor Matt Smith, better known as Doctor Who, today's first torchbearer. He spoke to BBC Breakfast before his big moment and said: "I'm very clumsy so I hope I don't fall over! I think this relay gives a sense of national focus and lots of people are turning up. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity."
0625: Other big names carrying the flame today include hurdler Colin Jackson, who will run near the end of the day in Swansea, and rugby player Matthew Rees, who will carry his torch in Merthyr Tydfil. Your text commentators this morning are the two Ian's - Westbrook and Hughes.
We want to hear from you at this early hour - are you out on the streets of Cardiff right now or planning to go and see the relay later today? You can email us at yourpics@bbc.co.uk text us to 61124 (UK only), tweet us at @BBC2012 or visit our BBC London 2012 Facebook page.
BBC reporter Stephen Fairclough interviewed Matt Smith before the start of his stint with the torch. Hear him on BBC Radio Wales from 7am.
0633: Olympic hopeful Zak Lee-Green is now carrying the torch. He is a rower who won the Junior Quad at the Home Internations Regatta and hopes to compete for GB one day.
0637: I have to tell you that Matt Smith has already completed his run with the torch - but because #bbctorchcam is fixed to the back of the media vehicle, unfortunately we were unable to show you that live. However it was filmed by another BBC crew and we will post a link to a video of his run as soon as we have it.
As mentioned below, an interview with Matt from this morning will be played out on BBC Radio Wales at around 7am and you can listen online here:
0639: Paul Jenkins, who has the flame now, lost his sight suddenly in his 30's. Despite this he continued running marathons and by 2005 he had run the distance 100 times, including taking part in the London Marathon nine times. He has raised £2.5m for charity, most of which since he lost his sight. He will be running with his guide dog Kimberley.
0644: We have been sent a selection of photos of Matt Smith running with the torch. This one from BBC Wales:
And these two pictures from the BBC Doctor Who Twitter feed:
0655: The route of today's relay once it leaves Cardiff goes to Dinas Powys, Barry and then briefly comes back to Cardiff. It then leaves the city again and travels to Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Merthyr Tydfil, where a lunch stop is due at around 11;45 BST, Treherbert, Ynyswen, Treorchy, Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale, Bryncethin, Bridgend, Laleston, Pyle, Margam, Taibach, Port Talbot, Briton Ferry and Neath before visiting Swansea.
And we are starting the first bit of that journey now as the flame goes into the lantern for the first time today.
0700: Into Dinas Powys now and Rhys Jenkins has the torch. Between September and November 2010, along with his brother and an American friend, ran 2000 miles across the United States at the rate of a marathon a day to raise money for the Helping the Heroes Heart Foundation and Juvenile Cancer Research. In May last year he ran around the coast of Wales in five days for Helping the Heroes, Marie Curie and Velindre Hospital. He has also run the Las Vegas Marathon for MS and from Aberstwyth to Cardiff in 24 hours for Encephalitus society.
0712: Coming up at 9am is the first of nine live Blue Peter special shows around the torch relay. Every Saturday the team will be wherever the relay is, with a guide to the Olympic for children and masterclasses with stars past and present.
0715: Back into convoy mode and on to Barry.
0721: Into Barry now and the torch is with Suzie Collins, who is a girl guide who is aiming to complete the Baden Powell Challenge Badge, the highest award achievable in guides. Over the last three years she has climbed Snowdon, Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike.
0727: Matt Smith told BBC Wales: "It's strange really, it's the Olympic torch - it's one of those strange occasions in your life that you don't expect to happen. It's thrilling. It's a huge privilege and one that's unexpected."
He added he had "great pride" in carrying the torch. "I would like to say thank you to everyone turned up because it was remarkably early. He said the Olympics "creates a national focus which I find interesting and exciting. It's a great summer of sport".
0732: Next up is Hywel James, who is an experienced marathon runner who has run London (twice), Paris, the Cardiff half-marathon, Ironman UK, Tough Guy, as well as various Triathlons. In 2010 he completed his biggest challenge to date, the Marathon des Sables - a six-day, 151-mile endurance race across the Sahara Desert in Morocco. And, in June 2011 he cycled 500 miles across Wales. He has raised over £18,000 for multiple charities.
0739: Now with the torch is Pauline Eastment, who is a weather-hardened postal worker. As part of her fundraising actitivities she wore shorts all through last winter! She has raised money every year since being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999, and her feats include running the London Marathon and completing the Grand Canyon Challenge and Mount Kilimanjaro Challenge.
The centre of Barry is packed with people on a glorious morning to continue two consistent themes of this year's relay - amazing turnouts in each town and city which the relay has visited and sunshine most of the time.
0746: A friend of James French, currently with the torch, shouts out "Come on James, show them what it's all about mate."
Are you out on the streets of Barry - or another place the relay is visiting today? If so we would love to hear from you via email to yourpics@bbc.co.uk text to 61124 (this is a UK only number), on Twitter to @BBC2012 or via our BBC London 2012 Facebook page.
0750: Kay Richmond has worked for LATCH, the Welsh Children's Cancer Charity for nearly 16 years. Her devotion to the cause has led her to run numerous half marathons (the latest at the age of 61!) and a full marathon to raise funds for LATCH. She is now carrying the torch with a huge smile on her face.
0800: And now the flame passes to 12-year-old Harry Carter, who is a talented all-round sportsman. His main sport is athletics, but he also competed for his school at rugby, football and gymnastics.
0805: As Harry passes the railway, the driver of a two-carriage green train hoots his horn in recognition of the occasion. He now passes the flame to Ellena Jones, who last year swam for Great Britain at the European Youth Festival in Turkey.
0810: In the 1960s Julie Crayford, who is the next torchbearer was part of the Southampton European Swimming Club Champions and in the 1970s became a prolific Lifesaver as a competitor, teacher and examiner. Late in 2004 Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer and received extensive treatment. After a period of absence on medical advice, Julie returned to the pool and in 2007 won gold, silver and bronze at the FINA World Masters Championship, Perth, and in 2009 won gold and silver at the World Masters Games, Sydney. In March 2011 Julie diagnosed with lung cancer but is hopeful that once the treatment is finished will return to the pool and to Masters swimming.
Lynne Clarke has been watching the relay in Barry and tweeted us this picture:
0822: The torch is now being carried by Karen O'Donoghue-Harris, who has been competing for 25 years in the sport of Surf Lifesaving and has been Welsh Champion, British Champion, International Champion, European Champion and World Champion in board and ski events. She has been secretary of her club for 20 years and is also the British athletes' representative for International Life Saving.
Meanwhile the relay arrives in Caerphilly at 09:50 BST and Sir Steve Redgrave is there. BBC Wales will be speaking to him around midday:
BBC Wales reporter Jordan Davies, in Caerphilly, waiting for the flame said: "15,000 children are expected today to learn about the Olympics and try out different sports. The Blue Peter compound is by Caerphilly Castle…action girl Helen Skelton is there."
0833: Another picture of Sir Steve Redgrave in Caerphilly, this time testing his strength!
0842: From our BBC London 2012 Facebook page, Eirini Stamatiou, from Greece but now living in Swansea, tells us: 2I'm so touched that the flame lit in my country and today will spread its light in Swansea, a place i love so much and will always have a special place in my heart!!"
And Naomi Kilby says: "Very proud to say my cousin James is running with the torch on a leg through Swansea today! Go Jim!"
And on Twitter, Kevin Beasley says: "The first week has flown pass, Having seen the torch on Day 2, the crowds are just amazing."
0846: Now it's the turn of Sarah Aston. She has organised various fundraising events for Cancer Research UK and last year the team raised over £4,000.
Earlier (see 0810) Julie Crayford carried the torch through Barry Island and BBC Wales education correspondent Nicola Smith captured her big moment in this photo:
0853: Only seven minutes until the first of Blue Peter's special nine live programmes starts in Caerphilly. BBC reporter Kevin Leonard, who is there, said: "Helen is carrying the torch in Wolverhampton on 30 June. She said it was great to be in sunny Caerphilly and added: "The weather is gorgeous. We've been very lucky. It's the viewers' show and we just want them to be a part of it.""
We are now in convoy mode and heading back to Cardiff.
0900: The torch's time in Barry made a big impression on Angela Sian Baker, who said on Facebook: "Well done Barry. Nice to see the town I was born in on the Webcam. I wish my Dad was still alive to see the Olympic Torch pass by the bottom of our road. He took many films on his Cine camera when he was alive of events that happened in the time and he would have loved this."
0902: A reminder that if you are in the UK, you can watch the Blue Peter live show in Caerphilly on CBBC or BBC Two on your TV or BBC Two online here. The programme is just about to start.
The flame is now with 17-year-old David Evans, who plays badminton and also acts as a line judge. He is about to disappear from view to take part in a sponsor's event.
0908: From BBC reporter Kevin Leonard in Caerphilly: "Malcolm Green, 73, has been chosen as one of the bearers in Caerphilly for his community work. His family has turned out in force to support him. Son-in-law Rob Aldersley, 46, from Ebbw Vale, said: "He's very excited. There's about 12 to 14 of us here to support him - we've got a banner and everything. This is an important part of the occasion and gets the whole community involved."
The crowds are really out in force for the Blue Peter live show in Caerphilly:
0911: Olympic rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrave is one of the guests on Blue Peter's Big Olympic Tour, which is live in Caerphilly right now. On being presented with a gold Blue Peter badge, he said: "It is very special indeed."
Daniel Chappell was in Dinas Powys to watch the relay this morning and has tweeted us this photo:
0916: From BBC reporter Kevin Leonard: "Very noisy in Caerphilly - more like a football match with all the children's vuvuzelas."
The relay is taking a short break which is why you are looking at pictures of a car park.
0922: Victoria Anstee has got in touch via Facebook to tell us: " Im watching from my office in RHODES GREECE - I missed it when it was here so Im so pleased I get to watch it go through my hometown - Bridgend today!! I will be keeping my eyes peeled for my mum and dad!!"
Meanwhile don't forget to have a look at BBC School Report's daily page on the relay - pupils from one school have been working with the Blue Peter team to produce a report about the torch's first week on the road.
And the BBC's Kevin Leonard took these pictures of the crowd in Caerphilly:
0930: And we are now back in torchbearing mode with Michelle Lenton-Johnson who has worked in the local voluntary sector for over two deacdes and currently manages a local charity The Strategy, which helps to improve the social, economic and environmental circumstances of one of the most deprived community in Wales. Since being in this role, she has generated income in excess of £10m. She is a single parent and has a daughter with cerebral palsy.
This after Sir Steve Redgrave has a go on the Blue Peter Big Olympic Tour's test of strength machine. The big man has clearly still got it as he brings the hammer down and the bell rings out loud and clear when the weight travels up the vertical tube and hits it. He did practise earlier (see 0833 entry)!
And after Michelle's three-minute walk with the torch out of the car park in which the convoy had taken a quick break, she lights the flame inside the lantern and we are in convoy mode and off to Caerphilly.
0945: While we are on the road, a chance to explain some of the features of this site to those of you who may be using it for the first time.
The torch relay is due to pass within 10 miles of 95% of the population. To find out when it comes nearest to your front door, scroll down below this live text commentary to the search box and enter your postcode or hometown. You will then get a list of the five days on which the relay comes closest to your front door.
If you are planning to visit a relay venue today and want to know the weather and travel information then use the map on the left-hand side. Hover your mouse over a town or city and you will get a snapshot weather forecast - click on the More Detail tab for a full five-day forecast.
Below the map are live travel updates - hover over one for a snapshot and again click through for more details.
0951: More from the BBC's Kevin Leonard in Caerphilly, the relay's next stop. "The Robottom family travelled from Bristol to Caerphilly to see the torch. Karl Robottom said: "We had never been to Caerphilly so we fancied having the morning here and looking around. It's beautiful and the people are very friendly."
Kevin also sent this photo of the Caerphilly ladies and girl football club members by the town's castle:
0954: Back in torchbearer mode in Caerphilly with Daniel Kenny, who as is usual with these occasions is met by a clutch of photographers. He walks up to the coach and collects his flame from the lantern, flanked by a member of the security team.
The mayor of Caerphilly, Gaynor Oliver, told BBC Wales: "I'm absolutely thrilled with the response from the people of Caerphilly. It's the majesty of the castle - and I just wish Her Majesty was here as well."
1000: The second runner in Caerphilly is Christian White who underwent brain surgery in 2009 to remove a large cyst. He went into hospital on a Monday morning, had the operation the next day and left hospital the following Friday. He was back in school on Sunday rehearsing for his school musical, which was put on the following week.
1006: Apologies for the brief loss of pictures there. We just saw the end of a stint by Andrew Honey-Jones, who organised the Caerphilly Olympics, which incorporated more than 400 pupils from 29 different Primary Schools and 16 different Olympic Sports.
We are now moving through the streets of Caerphilly and getting nearer to the Castle, where this well-dressed couple are waiting in the crowds:
1009: Talking of Matt Smith, here is a video of him being interviewed on BBC Breakfast before his run with the torch earlier this morning.
1014: We have the pictures back now but we will not see a torchbearer straight away as they are inside Caerphilly Castle at the "leaning tower" and #bbctorchcam and the media vehicle cannot gain access.
Some more BBC photos tweeted from Caerphilly. Sharif Shahwan took this snap of torchbearer number 44 Kenneth Powell:
And Kevin Leonard took these two of Bronwen Davies, who you can see carrying her torch now, at the Castle:
1024: Apologies for the loss of pictures again. Blame the overcrowded 3G signal. Due to be carrying the torch now is a survivor of prostate cancer, Malcolm Green who has peripheral bladder cancer but says "life is too short to grumble when there are so many worse off than me". Malcolm helped set up the 'Young Carers Project' in Blaenau Gwent. He is a Justice of the Peace who specialised in the work of the Gwent Family Court.
1029: Pictures back now and we see Malcolm Green passing the flame on to Helen Evans, who clearly has lots of fans judging by the number of people stepping out in the road in front of her to take photos.
I know how Thomas Haley feels as he tweets: "I can't believe we are already 1/10 of the way through the torch relay! It feels like only yesterday we left Land's End."
Katy Garnham-Lee sent this photo of herself "chilling with the Olympic torch" alongside torchbearer number 36 Sarah Aston (see 0846):
1037: Back into convoy mode now for the short journey to Pontypridd, where the BBC's Stephen Fairclough took this picture:
Stephen also took this picture of five metre high puppet of Rhondda actor Sir Stanley Baker. The model is made from polystyrene, bubble wrap, brown parcel tape and papier mache, and will be part of a show in the Cultural Olympiad in July.
1045: As we leave Caerphilly behind, a chance to view this video of BBC School Reporters working with the Blue Peter team to tell the story of the relay's first week. Although Blue Peter has gone off air now, the roadshow is still continuing with lots of activities to take part in if you are in the area.
1049: Next stop is Pontypridd and we have arrived - and start off with a torchbearer with an interesting tale. A man with a history of taking his clothes off while running, Courtney Maggs-Jones removed an item on each of 16 London bridges he ran across to raise money for local children to fund a new wheelchair. He appears to be fully-clothed today....so far at least as he sets off at a brisk pace.
BBC Radio Wales presenter Louise Elliott tweets: "Made it the #torchrelay in Cardiff Bay at 6.30 this morning - fabulous atmosphere, great crowd! @bbc2012 police officers on great form too!"
Someone to keep an eye out for later in Briton Ferry as Gerwyn Owen explains: "Good luck to all the torchbearers today in #torchrelay especially Disability Sport Wales-nominated Rhys Jones who'll be in Briton Ferry this afternoon."
1056: Next up is cycling fanatic Dave Buchanan - a bowel cancer survivor who is now one of the top endurance mountain bikers in the world. He recently cycled into Guinness Book of Records when he achieved the greatest distance achieved on a mountain bike in 48 hours - a solo ride of 721 km.
A member of the security team runs ahead of him carrying a huge cuddly model of 2012 mascot Wenlock, who she is helping to high five some of the younger members of the huge crowd in the town.
Dave is the town's last torchbearer - and now it is on the road again to Merthyr Tydfil.
1114: The BBC's Kevin Leonard took another picture of torchbearer Bronwen Davies before she took the torch inside Caerphilly Castle.
1118: Into Merthyr now and with promising swimmer Siwan Thomas-Howells who won a bronze and silver at last year's Youth Olympics. She got a taste of senior competition at the British Olympic swimming trials in March, competing in the 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle heats against the likes of Fran Halsall at the Olympic Aquatics Centre.
Coming up soon is former BBC presenter Gethin Jones.
1122: Next is Paul Thomas, a tireless fundraiser for various charities, and he passes the flame on to Chloe Lewis, who coaches people of all ages in sport in her local community.
Chris Rayner tweets: "Loving the #torchcam as it speeds through beautiful South Wales to merthyr @BBC2012 compulsive viewing"
1128: Chloe makes her way through a packed crowd, which is probably eight or nine deep in places in the area, on to a raised platform for a sponor moment. Cameras are held aloft everywhere as people who can't see try to get a souvenir snap of the occasion. Chloe is currently holding aloft the torch as she waits to pass it on to her successor.
1129: And that next torchbearer could show off a shimmy and a shake as he covers his 300m of the relay, given his third-placed performance as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Welsh TV presenter Gethin Jones was the 31st presenter of Blue Peter. He has met Chloe on the platform to take the flame in the "torch kiss".
1131: BBC Wales reporter David Dulin took this picture of Haulwen Evans and Shan Derricott from Merthyr as they prepared to welcome the flame at Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr.
1140: The last torchbearer before lunch, setting off to huge cheers, is Wales and British & Irish Lions rugby union player Matthew Rees. The Scarlets star captained his country during the 2011 Six Nations tournament but missed this year's competition because of injury.
He is running uphill towards Cyfarthfa Park & Castle where the relay will stop for lunch.
Gethin Jones is a big hit with the older ladies, it seems, as Shelley Hagerty tweets: "My 84yr old granny is loving @GethincJones on @bbc2012 #torchcam."
The excitement is building along today's route, as demonstrated by this tweet from Nicola James: "#torchcam is so exciting, we are awaiting its arrival in Bryncethin in a few hours."
1205: This break is scheduled to last until around 12:40 BST when the convoy will be on the move from Merthyr Tydfil to Treherbert for its next stop.
While the crew are eating their sandwiches and no doubt doing a quick bit of sunbathing in the grounds of the castle, a quick bit of housekeeping.
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1230: For those who weren't able to be with us earlier, Sir Steve Redgrave took part in the special Blue Peter live show in Caerphilly. He tried his hand at a play your strength machine live on air (see 0930) and also, as this BBC Wales photo shows, signed plenty of autographs:
And BBC Wales reporter David Dulin in Merthyr Tydfil took this picture of pupils from Goytre Primary School enjoying a day out for the flame:
1247: Some breaking news from the relay - we have just been told that the Matthew Rees who was the final torchbearer before lunch was NOT in fact the Wales and Lions rugby union player. It was another Matthew Rees, who told a BBC Wales reporter that he did point this fact out on Friday but no official documentation was changed. Apologies for misleading you.
1249: We are now on the road again from Merthyr to Treherbert, where we are due to arrive in around 15 minutes time.
Later today former hurdler Colin Jackson, yes the real one, will be carrying the torch in Swansea and he tweeted: "Today I'm carrying the torch. looking forward to it."
1307: Taking up the torch after lunch in Treherbert is 17-year-old Holly Morris, who has been volunteering for just over two years at a club for disabled children learning to swim. She is also currently completing her gold Duke of Edinburgh award after finishing her bronze and silver.
She is carrying the torch in one hand and waving a small Welsh flag in the other and lots of crowd members are shouting out her name.
1310: Some quotes from Merthyr supplied by BBC Wales reporter David Dulin in the town:
Matthew Rees from Crickhowell, not the rugby union player as we have now established, brought the torch into Cyfarthfa Castle and he did a lap at the front of the castle before having pictures taken by the fountain. He was greeted with loud cheers as he entered the castle grounds and told BBC Wales: "I'm a bit out of fitness and it was uphill all the way for me.It was really good. Everybody just wants photos and it's made so many kids' days."
TV presenter Gethin Jones, who carried the torch in the town centre, said: "It was unreal. I thought it was going to be big but I'm overwhelmed by the positive response by the people on the streets of Merthyr. It was such an honour to carry such an iconic symbol just down the street from where I was born."
Torchbearer Anthony Trow, a volunteer in the community, said: "It was the most enjoyable 300m I've ever run. It was exciting how many people wanted to follow the torch."
Another torchbearer Siwan Thomas-Howells said it felt "really emotional" while Haulwen Evans, from Merthyr said: "It's a wonderful opportunity for all the people in the valleys. Probably the majority of us will never be able to afford to go to the Olympics. I'm glad they haven't forgotten the valleys."
Spectator Andrew Walker from Merthyr said: "I've had a keen interest in it. I was up at 6.15am watching Matt Smith taking the torch out of Cardiff Bay.
Erin, 11, from Merthyr said: "It was amazing. I've been watching it all the way through and I wanted to see it in person" while Jane Anthnoy, teacher at Goytre primary school added: "We are promoting the Olympics in school and are doing lots of activities. We've had parent workshops to help make the torches with the children."
1315: Twelve-year-old Danielle Russell is running through the centre of Treherbert and looks like she is loving every minute of it! She has lived alone with her uncle for most of her life and now has to do most of the household chores as he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
1317: Now it's the turn of 18-year-old Bronte Bowen, who not only fundraises through cake sales but also organises group of school pupils to take part in different activities. All these bearers are really lapping up the moment and running with permanent smiles on their faces which is what it is really all about.
1325: The comments continue to flood in on our BBC London 2012 Facebook page.
We wish Happy Anniversary to Val Williams, who has been in touch to say: "We stood to welcome the torch in the town of Pontypridd (home of the composers of the Welsh National Anthem, the singer Tom Jones, and the world's best supported rugby team :-) ) in the sunshine with thousands of cheering people. The atmosphere was wonderful and the happy mood infectious. Good luck to all the torchbearers and the team that travel with them. Today is our wedding anniversary - 37 years - and the Olympics will start on my birthday. So - good all round!"
And Marilyn Schram writes: "What a beautiful place Wales is. Am really enjoying this coverage."
1327: Taking the torch from Michael Shears is Adrian Lewis. Two years ago he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and was on a life support system for six weeks at the Heath Hospital Cardiff. He is now in remission and works part-time for Age Concern and also does one day voluntary work at the hospital where he was treated.
1328: Time to take a look at a quick video of Sir Steve Redgrave on his day with Blue Peter for the torch relay in Caerphilly:
1335: Some news from later on in the relay is that on day 62, which is Thursday 19 July, artist Tracey Emin will carry the torch through her hometown of Margate. She will stop briefly outside the town's Turner Contemporary, where she has currently has an exhibition on as part of the London 2012 Festival.
1342: The relay has moved on from Treherbert to Ynyswen and into Treorchy before it is due to make a short road trip to Nant-moel, which is coming up right now.
Luke Greavesy on Facebook is looking forward to the middle of June as he says: "It sounds like a really good atmosphere in Wales, kids cheering, cars honking their horns, people jogging beside the torchbearers and security guards. I can't wait until it gets to Hull:)"
1349: BBC Wales reporter Nicola Smith said on her way up the valley to Ogmore Vale, she saw Union Jack flags and bunting lining the roads of every village.
She said: "In Ogmore Vale, with half an hour until the torch is due, hundreds of people are lining the route, waving flags and sitting in deckchairs with picnics. They're cheering in anticipation of the first torchbearer who is due here at 14:08 BST. It's incredible."
Our reporter added that 3G coverage is not great in the village which means our #bbctorchcam pictures may or may not be affected. Hopefully they will hold out and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery which we are going through at the moment.
1358: The scenery on that drive was gorgeous - the south Wales valleys at their most beautiful in the sunshine. After much scarring from years of mining, most of the area has been regenerated and now looks much greener than it would have done in its industrial hey day. Much of the valleys are now used for outdoor pursuits like mountain biking, walking, fishing and fell running.
Wonderful Wales tweeted: "Here we go, over the Bwlch towards #Bridgend. How stunning is this scenery."
The next torchbearer, as we arrive in Nant-y-moel, is Laura Griffiths who has raised money for the Garnwen Trust and Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. As part of her fundraising she climbed Kilimanjaro. She begins her leg with the torch by hopping and skipping down the road.
Unusually she is running down for a moment in almost total silence as one side of her is a fence protecting people from toppling down a hill. There are houses ont he other side and we are now back in a more crowded area.
1408: From Amy Nicholls, who coaches local schoolchildren in netball, the torch is now in the hands of Alun Davies, who has lived all his life in the same street at the top of the Rhondda Valley.
In his 81 years he has contributed much to the local community, from being the curator of a museum at the local primary school to the general secretary of the National OAP Association of Wales to writing a book of his life. The second edition was written last year when he went into hospital to receive a quadruple heart bypass and he donated the proceeds from the sales to the hospital that treated him. In the interim period he also had a knee replacement and travelled to the top of Mount Etna a short while after.
1415: So as the relay goes back into convoy mode for the very short journey to Ogmore Vale, we hope the 3G coverage holds out and it's time for Ian Westbrook and Ian Hughes to hand over to your afternoon text commenators Michael Hirst and Jenny Minard.
1419: Waiting for the torch in Ogmore Vale, Paul Booth, headmaster at the local primary school, says the relay has been bringing people together.
"I think the excitement it's generated is tremendous. Once the kids all knew it was coming through Ogmore Vale, all of a sudden their little village was on the map," he tells the BBC. "It's really brought the Olympics home."
He says the children have been blowing trumpets and cheering while waiting for the torch to arrive.
"People in the valleys love to get together and this gives them a chance to express their community spirit."
1421: This is Gwynfor Morgan, who we are told is an incredibly determined teenager who has dyspraxia (developmental co-ordination disorder) and hypermobility syndrome. He has reached the Stage 7 in the ASA National Plan Award for Swimming, despite having to repeat some of the stages 10 or more times in order to pass.
The crowds are lining the roadside verges in Ogmore Vale to cheer him on, as his mother Lyn runs proudly alongside the security team.
1424: A member of the Caerphilly County Swim Squad and the Welsh Wanderers water polo team, Rebecca Dyer is showing off her abilities on dry land as she jogs with the torch through Ogmore Vale.
Since January 2010 she has helped coach members of the Caerphilly Dragons Disabled Swimming Club, working with adults and children with physical or learning difficulties.
1433: Back into convoy mode for the short trip to Bryncethin - an opportunity to take in some of the breathtaking scenery in southern Wales, shimmering in the sunshine.
1437: BBC Radio Wales reporter Nelli Bird says crowds are gathering in Bryncethin, with houses decorated with union jack bunting and children with their faces brightly painted for the occasion.
1440: And it was just a matter of time... the convoy is being held up in Bryncethin by private cars who have parked on the road hoping to see... the convoy. Move along there!
1444: Problem solved - the cars have all been held back and the convoy has continued around them! We're back into torchbearer mode around 15 minutes behind schedule. The crowd seems a little thinner today - maybe people have headed to the beach for their Saturday afternoons?
1445: Another first for the torch as dissenting torchbearer David Lewis has his number on upside down.... ooh, subversive!
1447: The next torchbearer, Jeffrey Cowland, is a social care worker who helps adults with special needs. He also set-up a horticultural group within his day centre where 22 male adults in his care grow thousands of plants and make hundreds of hanging and lamppost baskets for distribution throughout the local area.
Jeff has raised funds for many charities, including walking with Ian Botham for Noah's Ark Hospital, running the London Marathon for children with Leukaemia and walking 53 miles for Mencap. Carrying the torch is a breeze by comparison!
1451: That's more like it - the crowds are six-or seven-deep as Caroline Braun takes over the flame, with a smile as bright as the torch she's carrying. She high-fives the crowd and waves at spectators who have climbed up garden walls to watch the torch cavalcade pass by.
1456: The torch goes back into the lantern for the short drive along the A4061 to Bridgend, where Freya Sykes tweets that the streets are PACKED for the flame! Good news.
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1502: First up with the torch in Bridgend is Paul Binning. He has since run nine half-marathons, raising money for different charities, and also completed the London marathon in 2006, raising more than £2000 for children with Leukemia. Freya was right - the crowd is HUGE!
1504: We've just had this lovely pic in from teacher Jean Williams, who was watching the torch relay in Bryncethin with her husband Nevin, son Huw and toddler granddaughter Alice.
Jean says: "It was a brilliant experience - we were very lucky as we had a really good view. A lot of the children, including Alice, touched the torch because the torch bearer Jeff Cowland was very kind and allowed them touch it.
"We thought it would be good to bring Alice as it's an experience of a lifetime and something we can tell her about when she's older."
1508:Jak Powles fell off his bike and collided with a car in 2005 and his parents were told he may never walk or talk again. But later that year he returned to school and between 2007 and 2010 he achieved the NVQ Level 2 in sport and recreation. Jak is covering his leg of the relay with his guide dog, Vance.
1511: BBC Radio Wales reporter Nelli Bird says she feels sorry for the runner who has to go up Bryntirion Hill in Bridgend. Nelli says: "That hill is a bit steep in places so I'm glad I'm not carrying it up there!"
1517: These crowds in Bridgend are amazing! It'll be interesting to see what the police give the final tally as later - but it's plenty of thousands!
1521: As the torch makes its way through the crowded streets of Bridgend, waiting for his turn to see the flame in Margam, Neath Port Talbot council leader Ali Thomas says it is great that the area was chosen for the relay. He says it was important to recognise the charity and volunteer work undertaken by a lot of the chosen torchbearers.
"The work that some of these runners do - we can't do everything - and the work these people do is fantastic," he tells the BBC. "I think this relay is out of this world. It's an event that can help lift us in difficult times."
1525: Keen swimmer Kieran Mackenzie takes his moment to shine. He has overcome ADHD and dyslexia to achieve his bronze medal in life-saving and he also completed the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge to raise more than £1,000 for his nephew, who has cerebral palsy.
1527:Michelle Roderick, 22, was born with a degree of learning disability meaning she needs daily supervision and help with decision-making. But the person who nominated her says: "She has an enormous zest for life and radiates happiness, cheerfulness and goodwill at all times."
Michelle has taken part in the Glasgow Special Olympics, winning several running medals. And she's keeping the security team on their toes setting a great pace for her leg of the relay!
1530: As half of Wales seems to have decamped to Bridgend to greet the Olympic flame, a quick shout out for all the Welsh-speakers among you: Gwrandewch yn fyw - Ymunwch yn Nhaith y Fflam gyda BBC Radio Cymru.
For the rest of you, that's: "Join in the torch relay with BBC Radio Cymru!"
We think.
1536: #bbctorchcam is just taking a quick breather here to get over the exertions of Bryntirion Hill. Next up is Laleston...
1546: With the torch now is Zara Hall, 18, whom we're told is an inspiration to hundreds of Welsh trampoline gymnasts. She began training aged four and won bronze when she represented Great Britain aged just 16. She is currently the Welsh Gymnastics Gymnast of the Year and is a British Gymnastics qualified judge.
Zara mentors younger gymnasts in her community and will soon qualify as a British Gymnastics coach.
1548: This is Steffi Allen-Griffiths, 14. The person who nominated her said she didn't sleep until she was three years old and had an arthritic problem. She also "wouldn't stop growing" and now stands at 5ft 10in. She found walking hard and was nearly eight before she didn't need a major buggy.
Since then she has persevered and won many judo and dancing awards. She also helps out as an official at the local judo club and nationally. She was Judo GB World Cup Player Escort last October.
1551: As the torch made its way out of Bridgend, BBC Wales' Nelli Bird said there was a great atmosphere in the town.
"Everyone was waving flags and kids hi-fiving policemen as they drove past on motorcycles. I overheard one woman who said: 'These things are great because you end up seeing and chatting to people you haven't seen for ages.'"
1558: Quick bit of convoy action as the torch heads for Pyle... Up ahead, waiting to see their granddad Alan Davies from Ammanford carrying the torch in Margam are Taylor, Thomas and Lauren who have been finding his Olympic relay tracksuit quite amusing.
"He did try his outfit on and we all laughed," says Alan's son, Jonathan.
"It's an interesting outfit, to say the least. He looks like he's going to an '80s disco. The kids have found it amusing."
Of his 54-year-old father's fitness levels, he adds: "He's relatively fit. He does a lot of walking so we'll have to wait and see how he does."
1601: There's a healthy crowd lining the streets of Pyle as Danielle Price, 21, takes up the torch. She helps children and adults improve upon their sporting skills and works at a tennis centre, which she campaigned to keep open when it was threatened with closure. She is currently planning a charity ball in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
1607: It's ace who this torch relay is bringing together. Richard Parks has a pretty impressive CV - he's the creator of the 737 Challenge and the first person to climb the highest mountain on each of the world's seven continents and stand on all three poles within seven months.
But he tweets: "Huge honour to meet Betty Grey-over 250 table tennis caps for Wales through a world war and 91! Legend! @BBC2012"
1612: As #bbctorchcam flicks back into convoy mode for the short drive to Margam, BBC Wales reporter Dave Dulin says there are already hordes of people gathering in Swansea's Castle Square - even though the torch isn't due there for another hour-and-a-half! Dave's sent this picture.
1616: Over in Swansea's Singleton Park, sporting events are being laid on for people to try their hands at. Tomos Hubbard, 13, from Barry, has been having a go at archery.
Of seeing the torch he says: "Everybody's looking forward to it because chances are I won't get to see it again in my lifetime so I'm really excited about it.
"We have been doing things in school leading up to it and all my friends have been talking about it and there's been a buzz in school all week."
1618: The first person to carry the torch in Margam is Liane John, 27. She won a making a difference award for her fundraising efforts for the Bobby Moore fund - which she has raised £20,000 for. She has also raised £9,000 for a bowel cancer charity, teaming up with her younger sister to share the experience.
She has been to Namibia in Africa and she spent two weeks re-building and renovating a boarding school, where 200 children aged between five and 16 spend 50 weeks of the year, some as far as 600 miles away from their families.
1622: This is Hannah Jarrett, 15, who has numerous medical complaints including diabetes, but despite her own difficulties she has raised more than £2,000 for Diabetes research.
With the torch having passed through Bridgend, what better time to hear what London 2012 means to some of the students from local school Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd? Here they are giving their thoughts to BBC School Report.
1624: Keen sportsman Alan Acreman, 75, still runs and cycles and on his 70th birthday he celebrated by riding 70 kilometers and running seven miles. At 73 he suffered a number of heart episodes and was fitted with a pacemaker. Whilst shaking him up, this didn't stop him though and he remains fit by either running, cycling or walking, most days.
Alan doesn't seem to be having much trouble with the Olympic flame, either, waving happily to the crowd lining the streets as he jogs along - while a man in a gorilla suit struggles to keep pace alongside. It's a bit warm for that get-up!
1628:Philip Owen, 41, a former competitive swimmer, is chairman of Llandarcy ASC. In November 2009 the club lost its home as the venue was taken over by a private company and the head coach left. Phil and the commitee found another venue, but that was destroyed by fire. They continued to persevere and found another venue. Now, the club is growing again, has startedswim classes and is becomming stronger than ever. Under his leadership it supports and nurtures young swimmers, we're told.
The crowd is making a good deal of noise, says BBC Radio Wales presenter Mal Pope, who is in Margam: "Looking down the road, looking to see the first of the torch runners, you can see thousands of people are lining the roads here through Margam and down to Port Talbot."
1629: People on Facebook are getting very excited about the relay.
Michael Celia says: "Just found out the since my school didn't use all it's snow days, we'll have two extra days off in June. That means two more days I can watch the torch cam. Yay!"
And speaking of Gwynfor Lein who ran in Treherbert - Annette Barlow says: "What an amazing role model you! I encourage my grandchildren to reach for the moon. I tell them that failure is not trying their best and failure by other peoples standards is another word for experience.
"After seeing Gwynfor and reading his story, I need to add the need for courage and persistence too!"
1637: This is Alan Davies, 54, who has been a member of the local underwater hockey team for over 30 years. This involves teaching and coaching the sport to people of both genders and all walks of life from 12 years old to upwards of 60. He has also been president of Llandybie Male Voice choir for the last nine years.
1642: Meanwhile, in Swansea, BBC Wales reporter Kevin Leonard says that gates at Singleton Park have been removed to allow the early-comers to get the best places for the concert here later. There are a good few hundred already, he says.
Wyn Rees from Llangennech near Llanelli has come and to see the torch. He says: "It's starting to catch on now isn't it? Let's hope it inspires the kids. I used to love it when I was a kid."
Carly Havard, 32, from Swansea, who is also attending the concert, says: "I've got two small children so this will be something for them to see. It's been really great. I'm looking forward to seeing the torch, Only Men Aloud. I'll be taking in the atmosphere."
1644: Lovely feature here from the Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2, as Professor Philip Stott gives us an audio-tour of the torch relay route through Wales.
And we're back into convoy mode for the short drive down the A48 to Briton Ferry.
Looking out for the crowds in Wales - South Wales Police tweet: "As the torch travels through our communities, road closures will be enforced to ensure the safety of spectators."
1649: Missed Doctor Who's Matt Smith running with the torch in Cardiff this morning? Check out the pictures of Matt in action. You can also watch this video.
1654: First up in Briton is Kiefer Cheasty, 29, who is a boarder at Clarewood Neath Foyer in Neath Port Talbot, which offers supported accommodation for young homeless and potentially homeless people between the ages of 16-25. He has spent a lot of his life in foster care but since moving into Clarewood he's received praise for his work on Jamie's Home Cooking Skills programme.
And hi to Serena Jones who's following Kiefer's progress via #bbctorchcam.
1657: According to the person who nominated Yasmin Davies, 16, she is a determined and well-organised Gold young ambassador for the City and County of Swansea. She plays county level netball and she's got a good one-handed grip on the torch!
1702: As #bbctorchcam struggles with the 3g coverage, here's a pic from Richard Parks of all the torchbearers in his Swansea section. What's the collective noun for a group of torch carriers - a flame? A brigade? A troop? What do you think?
1705: BBC Wales reporter Kevin Leonard, who is waiting for the torch in Swansea's Singleton Park, where this evening's concert will be held, says: "They reckon there's about 5,000 people here already and they're expecting 10,000 in total."
If the last few days are anything to go by, that's a conservative estimate, so we'll see!
1719: Bright ideas (see what I did there?) on the collective noun for torchbearers, as from Amanda Roberts tweets that it should be "an inspiration, while Gavin Bray suggests "a flicker".
1723: Running with the torch now is Megan Greenwood, 12, who has represented her school at every cross country event for three years. The person who nominated her says: "She is an exemplary student who not only works hard and wants to achieve but is willing to 'go the extra mile' to participate in sport, music and drama."
1727: Lapping up the cheers of the swelling - and sweltering, by the look of it - crowd is 16-year-old Peter Mumford from Aberdare. It's another great turnout in Neath!
1729: Here's former international athlete Simon Merrick, 44, who is now a police officer in South Wales. He coordinates a junior football team in Neath. The team is made up of children with varying abilities but the person who nominated him says: "He treats them all the same and encourages them to enjoy and have fun. He also encourages the parents to get involved so that they get to enjoy family time."
1733: BBC Wales reporter Dave Dulin, who's in Swansea's Castle Square, says: "The square is continuing to fill up while many have decided to take shelter from the sun and everyone is so far resisting jumping into the fountain.
"Mr Stretch and Mr Armstrong from the Bread & Butter theatre company are entertaining the crowds around the square."
Looking good, fellas! And any fan of Sue Barker is a friend of ours!
1734: The final torchbearer in Neath is Natalie Davies, 18, who is described as an ambassador in her local area and encourages children to get active. Her dance troupe are going to Las Vegas to try and win a world championship. The person who nominated her says: "She gives the children confidence and enthusiasm all the children adore her. We are very proud."
1737: #bbctorchcam is back into convoy mode for the 15-minute drive to Swansea, with a thick crowd lining the road to see it on its way. It's a beautiful evening in South Wales. Hurry up if you're heading out for the party in Swansea and want to get a good spot - the area's filling up fast!
1740: The BBC's Kevin Leonard in Singleton Park says the concert is now getting under way, with Host Geraint Hardy warming the crowds up.
Kevin has also come across a torch fan dressed as a flag - great outfit!
1750: While we're waiting for the torch action to resume, the first person to carry the torch in Swansea will be former professional rugby player Richard Parks, 34. He has completed the 737 challenge which is a pioneering seven month race to climb the highest mountain on each of the world's continents and venture to the North and South Poles.
Richard did the challenge in order to raise money for Marie Curie cancer charity to honour the care they gave to his grandmother as she lost her battle with cancer. He even sold his house and cashed in his savings to fund the trip, and lost his big toe to frost-bite.
1800: This is what they call a convoy split, where the torch goes one way - in this instance, for a quick photo op at Sail Bridge - and #bbctorchcam goes another. Kirsty Woodford is standing ready to take up the flame when it's had its picture taken!
1802: One of those waiting for the torch to arrive at Singleton Park is Sean White, who was one of just five young people from around the UK chosen to travel to Athens with to bring the Olympic flame to the UK.
The 17-year-old is a pupil at Bishop Vaughan Catholic School in Morriston, Swansea and a keen middle distance runner with the Swansea Harriers.
He tells BBC Wales' Frances Donovan that he couldn't believe it when he found out he was sharing the torch plane with David Beckham.
He says: "We were just expecting an autograph and a picture with him and that would have been great. But he came over and was talking to us about the Swans [Swansea City Football Club]. He said he watched them quite often and he really likes the style they play.
"He really rates [manager] Brendan Rogers. He was really nice. Princess Anne was also on the plane and she was asking us if we were excited and what sports we do. It was such an amazing experience. I had to keep it a secret before I went away. I can't believe it happened."
1804: This is one of the more emotional moments of the day. Betty Gray, 91, is described as a living legend in Welsh table tennis. She acts as an official ambassador for the sport and Wales. She started playing table tennis in 1939, and the person who nominated her says: "Nearly all the young men had gone off to war and sport provided an alternative social life."
During her playing career, Betty won gold in the European and World singles championships for her age group and bronze doubles. She is still an active coach and oversees weekly sessions and competitions at leisure centres across Swansea.
Betty is president of the Table Tennis Association of Wales, the Swansea Table Tennis League and the new Cymru Veterans Association. She was recognised for amazing commitment to Welsh sport with the 2010 Sport Wales Coach of the Year Lifetime Achievement award.
1813: Betty passes the flame to Bethan Wall, 45, who helps run two clubs in Swansea - the Mumbles Life Guard Club and the Swansea Bay Hockey Club.
The person who nominated her says: "Bethan's dedication includes turning out two or three times a week including most weekends. She manages to achieve this as well as being a GP and mother of three."
1818: There was another convoy split there as the Olympic flame headed into Castle Square for another quick photo op, and now carrier Christian Fox is back on the road.
BBC Wales reporter Dave Dulin says that Bethan Wall received massive cheers. She said: "The crowds have been amazing."
Swansea mayor Ioan Richards also said: "It means a tremendous amount to Wales."
1820: Next up with the torch is Mair Ap Gruffydd, 63. The person who nominated her says: "She is truly an inspiration to me and everyone in Wales involved with lung cancer."
Mair was diagnosed with the disease in 2006 following a six month illness and given only a 10% chance of recovery. After an operation to remove part of her left lung she underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The treatment has left her very short of breath but despite this, she has worked tirelessly, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for lung cancer research in Wales.
So much so they have named a fundraising event after her - Mair's Walk.
1825: Here's the relay from another perspective - that of one of the Swansea bearers, Richard Parks. How nervous must the runners get before carrying their precious cargo through a crowd like that?!
1829: BBC Wales reporter Dave Dulin says that when the flame made it to Castle Square in it received massive cheers as local girl Bethan Wall brought it on to the stage.
Swansea mayor Ioan Richards said: "It means a tremendous amount to Wales."
1829: Next up is Mel Davies, 47. She was 15 years old when a motorcycle crash left her paralysed. But since then she has won medals in athletics for Wales, dabbled with the film world and worked in UK and American charities.
In 2001, while undergoing treatment for breast cancer, she founded her own charity, TREAT Trust Wales, dedicated to providing a rehabilitation centre. She published her autobiography "Never Say Die" in 2009 about the highs and lows of life as a paraplegic. Her share of the proceeds was donated to TREAT.
Despite a second breast cancer diagnosis in 2010, Mel continues to give inspirational talks and recently won the Joshua Foundation Memorial Prize and the Special Recognition Award at the Local Hero Awards of Swansea Sound Radio.
1836: Mark Evans on Facebook seems to know the secret to torchbearer Betty Gray's success. She carried the torch at 18:04 BST in Swansea.
He says she was interviewed on local TV this week and said she had been told the torch weighs 2lbs so has been walking with a bag of sugar in her hand for practice.
1838: Mel passes on the torch to Yasmin Davies, with what looks like hundreds of people behind cheering and waving blue balloons.
Trucks and cars beep their horns as the relay passes by the sea front.
1841: As the flame is passed onto Christopher Miles, lots of excited people have taken to Twitter to announce rapper Will.i.am has taken his torch onto the BBC's The Voice, where he is a judge.
He carried the torch on Day three in Taunton, Somerset.
1844: Now carrying the torch is Jenna Mcrae, 32, who has competed in six marathons in six years - Chicago, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin and London. She has raised over £15,000 for charities including Cancer Research, Muscular Dystrophy, The Rainbow Trust and Brain Tumour UK. She should find 300m a doddle.
Coming up soon will be Olympian Colin Jackson. Ben Machell tweets: "The crowds waiting outside Singleton Park are getting psyched for appearance of Colin Jackson. Sun is merciless."
Colin himself tweets: "Thanks for all the best wishes. I'm really going to enjoy. And will tweet after its all over, as I can't multi task! Lol."
1849:Sophie Wheeler, 17, gets a huge cheer as she sets off running, with people chanting her name. She has been a major influence to her autistic brother - reasoning with him and helping him to calm down.
She has had health problems herself, coping with tourette syndrome and temporary paralysis has hit her in recent years giving her loss of sight in one eye.
She works in a local old peoples care home and we are told she has become really popular with the residents, taking a genuine interest in ensuring they have the best quality of life.
1852: Olympian Colin Jackson, now has the flame.
In 1988 the hurdler won Olympic silver in Seoul and is now an athletics commentator. He won 21 major medals during his career, including 10 World and European golds - both indoor and outdoors - and two golds at the Commonwealth Games.
He set a world record of 12.91 seconds in 1993 that stood for almost 13 years and the only major title to elude him was Olympic gold - won by Roger Kingdom.
He looks absolutely delighted.
1855: Colin's getting massive cheers now as he passes the torch over to number 131 John Collins.
There are lots of people shouting John's name and cheering him on. He's doing so well it seems he was asked to slow down by the torch security team.
1858: John passes on the flame to the final runner in Swansea, Ken Bennett, 69. He has been involved in athletics his whole life and started out by running for Birchgrove Harriers, Cardiff. In fact he still holds a Welsh record for the 4x1 mile.
He gives up his time during both the outdoor and indoor seasons to organise local athletic meetings as well as officiate. Some of those meetings mean travelling up to 50/60 miles both ways.
1859: The flame is now being carried through Singleton Park where the torch vehicles have had to leave Ken, who will carry it to an evening celebration.
1906: That's all from us here - Mike and Jenny signing off. Tomorrow the flame will be carried from Swansea to Aberystwyth so come back for more torch relay coverage.
You can check out pictures from today's torch relay, or you can see that video of Matt Smith running with the torch.
Swansea will be celebrating tonight in Singleton Park and watching performances by Only Men Aloud, winners of the BBC's Last Choir Standing competition in 2008 and rock band Kids in Glass Houses.
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