Queen's Baton Relay visits Criccieth's RNLI Lifeboat Station

The Baton Relay is part of preparations ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games which will be held on the Gold Coast, Australia. During its visit it was carried by Paralympic and World Champion Sailor, Stephen Thomas.

The Queen's Baton was transported by Criccieth Lifeboat to a motorboat moored offshore at Criccieth before being taken to Pwllheli. It will next visit the Channel Islands.

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