WITH less than a month to go until the Olympic Torch makes its historic entry into Wales through Monmouthshire on May 25, Monmouthshire County Council are putting the finishing touches to a series of events to celebrate this once in a lifetime visit. The Torch will enter Wales through Monmouth and visit Raglan and Abergavenny before continuing its journey through Wales.

A council spokesperson said: "There will be a huge range of events before, during and after the Torch's visit to Monmouthshire. "The Torch's visit and the Olympic Games will leave us a lasting sporting and cultural legacy and we're very excited to be a part of an historic event."

Among the many events planned are: May 7 - May 28: Following the Flame Exhibition. 10am- 4pm Shire Hall, Monmouth.

May 21- Olympic Themed Rhyme time, Monmouth Library.

May 22- Olympic Themed Under Fives Storytime, Monmouth Library.

May 24 - Olympic Themed Rhyme time, Chepstow Library.

May 24 - The Olympic Spirit in Poetry and Prose, Abergavenny Library.

May 25 - Olympic Stories for the under fives, Chepstow Library May 25- Abergavenny Borough Band open air concert, Abergavenny Castle May 26- Olympic Themed Story and Craft Session, Monmouth Library May 26 - Family Storytime and Olympic Torch crafts - Chepstow Library July 1- Martin Polley, sports historian and author of the English Heritage book 'The British Olympics - Britain's Olympic Heritage 1612-2012' will be giving an illustrated talk on this subject. 7.15pm at the Drill Hall Lower Church Street Chepstow, Tickets £3 (from Chepstow Museum tel 01291 625981) Organised by the Chepstow Society.

Further details of these activities can be found on www.monmouthshire.gov.uk