Cornwall’s Torchbearers Carrying the flame through the county


An average of 115 Torchbearers a day will carry the Olympic Flame during its 8,000-mile journey which starts at Land’s End on Saturday, May 19. It will arrive at the Olympic Stadium on July 27


for the lighting of the cauldron at the opening ceremony, signifying the official start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Ninety nine Torchbearers have been confirmed as carrying the Flame through the designated areas of Cornwall.They are: ● Ashton – Liz Lusty, Sarah Mortiboys, Julie Search, Grace Wilkin


● Breage – Bernard Lee ● Bugle – Norman Trebilcock, Clare Bredin, Christine Ayerst , Dave Hoskin, Howard Otton


● Falmouth – Sean Mcdonnell, Gavin Cattle, Mikey Willis, Claire Spargo Williams, Taig Stephens, John Parham, Dave Collins, Ben Leonard, John Forster, Chelsie Ferguson


Jessica Tait, Albaston Carrying torch in Plymouth


An inspiration to other


young people


● Bodmin – Jenny Hyde, Evie Fairman (Wilson), Keith Manning, Julian Wills


● Helston – Nena Yendell, Nicole Martin, Timothy Boden, Charlotte Chadwick, Jeremy Parry, Mandy Hewitt


● Land’s End –Vicky Smith, Steve Brady, Tassy Swallow, Eric Smith


● Lanivet – Lilian Quinn, Wendy Lowe ● Liskeard – Helen Blackburn, Chris Theobald, Frances Johnson, Anthony Webb, Sophia Cowburn


● Marazion – Sarah Blight, Andrew Bell, Andrew Marston


● Newlyn – Roger Smitheram, Keia Wardman, Emma Davidson


Jessie (14), a Year 9 student at Callington Academy School, was nominated by her mum and dad. She has been chosen as an inspiration to other young people. Jessie was Young Volunteer of the Year with CATS (Community Action Through Sport) 2011 in the Callington and Saltash area.


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She was also chosen because of her community work which includes being a match day steward for Launceston RFC, a St John Ambulance member and a Scout.


● Newquay – Jenni Buckley, Dale Triggs, Tommy Gee, Denise May, Martyn Selley, Hattie Devereux, Dylan Read, Emma Fox, Emma Jones, Andy Ferris, Georgia Doyle-Lay


Revis Crowle,Widegates Carrying torch in St Stephens


‘I feel thrilled and honoured’


● Penzance – Marie Wilton, Michael Birchmore, Mark Stevens, Samantha Woon, Henry Hocking, Lesley Thomas, Trevelyan Magor, Kieth Songhurst, Becci Gowers, Wendy Pittendrigh


● Rosudgeon – Amy James, Geoff Letchford, Chris Martin


● Saltash – Poppy Mills, Andy Lloyd, Peter Heywood, Kirsten Nosworthy, Andrew Ball


● Sennen – David Jackson, Fi Read ● St Austell – Jeremy Nicholds, Janet Mcculley, Malina Bowman, Becky Cross, Nathan Rilstone, Rene Sweet, Adrian Thomas, Kenneth Johnson, MJ Hill, Mike Foley


● St Stephen – Garvey Evans, Rossi Ross, Revis Crowle, Val Hawken,


● Stenalees – David Denmead, Rich Stoneman, Simon Paddon


● Truro – Rik Bennett, Barry Symons, Lisa Heal, Rhiannon Bryant


Revis (50) was nominated by Amanda Erith for her work as head coach at East Cornwall Harriers (ECH). Speaking of her delight at having been selected, Revis said: ‘I feel thrilled and honoured.’ Revis was recognised by the Olympic selection committee for her work as development officer


with ECH which includes the


organisation of the Cornish Times sponsored Primary Schools’ Cross Country League each year.


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