THOUSANDS turned out in the streets of Worcestershire this week as the Commonwealth Games baton made its way through the county.

Friday, July 22 saw the baton make its way up through Broadway, Pershore, Upton, Malvern and Worcester, being carried by specially-chosen baton bearers in each place.

In each location, residents lined the streets to cheer on the baton bearers and celebrate the gamed coming to Britain.

In Broadway, the baton was taken to Broadway Tower before being carried on to Pershore and paraded through the streets under police escort.

Having left Pershore for Upton, the scouts and guides formed a guard of honour through the town to welcome in the baton.

Throughout its visits the baton was accompanied by a police escort and team of Commonwealth Games staff.

In Malvern, the arrival of the baton on Peachfield Common by hang glider had to be cancelled after a sudden rain shower.

Because of this, it was taken to Malvern Town Football Club before being carried up Priory Road and Church Street to Belle Vue.

When it reached Worcester, the baton wound its way through the city, taking in Worcester Cathedral and a dragon-boat trip across the river.

It then was carried through Cripplegate Park and across Worcester Racecourse before finishing up at the arches.

Community activist Sally Ellison was one of the Batonbearers who carried the Baton in Worcester.

Over the years, she has helped hundreds of people with volunteer opportunities, organised training, volunteering fairs, and sector network events.

She has also volunteered with other organisations being a befriender, a trustee, a school and college governor, and a theatre group supporter.

Anthony Frobisher also carried the Baton in Worcester. Anthony is a father to Jewel, Louise, and Milla, who were born 16 weeks prematurely.

Unfortunately, Jewel passed away after 17 days, and Milla was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, passing away in 2016.

Grateful for the support received by Acorns Children’s Hospice, Anthony has dedicated his time to raising funds and awareness for the charity, even becoming an ambassador for them.

His efforts include a 12-hour sing-a-thon, sponsored walks, and cycles. Tony also writes poetry inspired by his journey.