An exciting programme of entertainment, sport and activity with worldwide link ups will keep thousands of people entertained as they await the arrival of the Olympic Torch to Wales on Friday, May 25.

The Torch will enter Wales through Monmouth, before moving on to Raglan and then Abergavenny

A spokesperson said, "On behalf of the whole county we're particularly proud that the Torch will enter Wales through Monmouthshire.

"As well as the logistical preparations for the torch – including road closures, crowd barriers, lavatories, community safety and entertainment – we've been working hard with our businesses.

"We've held meetings to explain what will be happening on the day and how they can take advantage of the extraordinary legacy that this once in a lifetime event will bring to Monmouthshire.

"We've also worked closely with our schools and leisure centres. There's been a huge amount of activity to celebrate the torch coming to Monmouthshire – including an Olympic sports day event in Cardiff and a visit to the Olympic Park itself by some of our school pupils.

" In addition our libraries have run a series of events".

The thousands of people expected to greet the Torch in person can stay up to date with what's happening via Twitter. They can follow the council - @monmouthshirecc – and also get involved in wider conversations on what's happening by using the hashtag #mon2012.

The council has also produced a souvenir programme giving details on how to see the Torch as well as a range of other interesting information. It can be purchased for £1 from local venues including the Abergavenny Chronicle office, and the town's museum, and leisure centre.

Outside the town, the guide is available at outlets including Gilwern outdoor education centre and Usk Library

People planning to come along to cheer the Olympic Torch on 25th May can download information from the website http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/OlympicTorchGuide">www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/OlympicTorchGuide

As well as the activity arranged by Monmouthshire County Council, sponsors will be providing entertainment with Lloyds TSB announcing activity in Monmouth and Abergavenny.

In a statement issued this week Lloyds TSB said, "As the National Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, Lloyds TSB is proud to be bringing the Olympic Flame closer to customers and communities across the UK.

"Lloyds TSB Advance Activations have been designed to tease the audience and generate excitement and interest at pre-designated sites along the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay route approximately 45 minutes prior to the arrival of the Olympic Flame."

The Olympic Torch will enter Wales through Monmouth where activity during the day will include street entertainment, and a river festival with small craft from local schools and the town's rowing club between 9am and 10.30am.

Raglan will be the second town in Monmouthshire – and Wales – that the Torch will visit and entertainment will kick off at 9.50 ahead of the arrival of the LOCOG Convoy at 10.30 and the Torch Relay at 11.29

Entertainers appearing in Raglan include the St. Cadoc's Millennium Chimes and Rocky the Bear the newly named Raglan Music Festival Mascot

The Torch ends its journey through Monmouthshire in Abergavenny where street entertainment will be provided from 10.10 - 10.40 ahead of the arrival of the LOCOG convoy which will head into town from 10.50 -11.47.

The Torch Relay itself is due to arrive at 11.48.

• At the time the Chronicle went to Press Monmouthshire County Council was not able to confirm the list of entertainers appearing in Abergavenny.