THOSE who want to see the Queen’s Baton as it passes through Monmouth as part of the Commonwealth Games baton relay will have a chance next Wednesday, 6th September.

The baton is arriving at Monmouth School for Boys’ Sports Ground at noon before leaving at 1pm.

Former Monmouth School for Boys pupil Lewis Oliva, who is a member of the British cycling squad, will be among the baton bearers at the special event.

The baton’s visit is being organised by Commonwealth Games Wales and will be attended by primary and secondary school children from across town.

It is also open to the community but there will be no public parking available on the day at Monmouth School for Boys’ Sports Ground.

The baton carries a message from the Queen, which will be read out at the opening ceremony of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games on 4th April 2018.

It is currently on a 388-day, 230,000 kilometre journey through the entire Commonwealth and will head to the Royal Mint in Llantrisant following its visit to Monmouth before ending the day in Pontypridd.

Dr Andrew Daniel, Headmaster of Monmouth School for Boys, said: “I am tremendously proud that Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools have been chosen as a hosting point on the Queen’s Baton Relay.

“The Queen’s Baton Relay is a fantastic opportunity for us to put Monmouth firmly on the sporting map and inspire the next generation of stars ahead of the next Commonwealth Games.”