The Olympic Torch came to an Abbots Langley charity group last week thanks to one of their regular volunteers.

Holly Worthington from Watford ran a leg in Basildon, Essex, on July 6 after being nominated by nominated by her boyfriend Chris Deacon.

The 19-year-old regularly volunteers with charity The Monday Club, a group for adults with disabilities, which meets regularly in the village hall.

Last Monday (July 9) she paid a visit to the group and brought the torch with her.

She said: "It was amazing to see everyone together and the joy it brought the community. I'm incredibly proud and honoured to have been part of such a historic moment".

Holly has recently completed a fundraising skydive as well as being the youngest female to cycle from John O' Groats to Land's End in less than 12 days .