Cornwall’s Torchbearers Carrying the flame through the county


Barbara Snowling, Crafthole Carrying torch in Plymouth


‘I was bowled over and I am thrilled’


At 73, Barbara is the oldest person from South East Cornwall to be carrying the flame.The retired PE and RE teacher taught at Liskeard School and Community College for 30 years was put forward by her grandson, Alexander Rogers (19). Barbara has run a table tennis club for children and a badminton club for


Peter Heywood, East Looe Carrying torch in Saltash


‘I still can’t quite believe it’


all ages for many years.She has also run the Sunday school at Crafthole Methodist Church for 40 years, and is now the superintendent.


THE successful nomination for Peter Heywood (66) came from Ellie’s Haven, the charity set up to provide a holiday home in South East Cornwall for sick and terminally-ill children and their families.Peter said: ‘I feel very honoured to be singled out and surprisingly emotional about this. In fact, I still can’t quite believe it.’ As well as being a


Andrew Ball, Saltash Carrying torch in Saltash


Carrying torch on his 20th birthday


Medical student Andrew (19) was nominated by his father for his fundraising efforts to help a school in Ghana. Andrew raised £2,550 by taking part in an Ironman triathlon in Zurich.The former Devonport High School for Boys student also worked in the IT department at his school, giving some of his earnings to the Ghana project.


very active trustee of Ellie’s Haven, with many roles within the charity, he is also a volunteer mentor with Cornwall Council’s Youth Services.


Rene Sweet, Lostwithiel Carrying torch in St Austell


Nominated in


recognition of her years of coaching


Speaking from Barts, where he is in his first year, Andrew said:‘I am excited to be representing my home town of Saltash. It is a memory I will always look back on.’


Rene was nominated by her Lostwithiel Bowling Club mate Rosie Smith in recognition of her years of dedication to coaching bowls. During the past 20 years, Rene estimates to have introduced more than 1,500 people to the sport with the assistance of her husband Brian –


and says she is looking forward to continuing the good work in 2012.


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