GWYNEDD and Powys will host the Queen’s Baton Relay as it makes its way through Wales ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

The Welsh visit of the Baton Relay will take place in September this year, with Llanidloes schoolchildren getting the chance to see the baton relay on 7 September when it visits Llanidloes High School and the primary school.

The baton will then travel to Blaenau Ffestiniog, Trawsfynydd, Dolgellau, Portmeirion, Porthmadog and Pwllheli on 8 September, as well as stopping for photo shots at Beddgelert and Criccieth, although there will be no events on those stops.

The relay is travelling around the Commonwealth ahead of arriving in Australia for the opening ceremony of the 2018 Games in Gold Coast.

Chris Jenkins, the Commonwealth Games Wales chief executive, said: “We’re extremely proud to announce this route today. Team Wales brings together all those competing or supporting our athletes to perform to their absolute best at the Commonwealth Games.

“This inclusive relay will give everyone who can’t make it to the Gold Coast a chance to be involved in an unforgettable experience.

“As the baton travels through Wales, our aim is to celebrate our rich and diverse heritage, culture, language and landscape on an international stage.”

Read the full story in this week’s north and Machynlleth and Llanidloes editions of the Cambrian News