The Queen's Baton arrived in Bridgnorth in style today and provided the centrepiece for a day of celebrations that also saw a popular veteran councillor remembered.
The baton has been on a journey across the country ahead of the start of the Commonwealth Games on Thursday.
After being cheered onto the platform Michelle carried the baton out of the station through a guard of honour from Severn Valley Railway volunteers with overhauls and raised shovels. Dana, a well known figure in Bridgnorth having run numerous marathons in his familiar 'Puff' the dragon costume, has raised thousands for asthma charities.
Neil Taylor, 52, who runs the Fox Inn at Shipley, was on the second to last leg of the route – selected for his efforts in raising nearly £200,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital. As the baton bearers were celebrated on stage Dame Louise Martin, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, also made an appearance, saying she had been"stunned by the reception," adding:"It is unbelievable."
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