DURING almost two months of touring the country, the Olympic torch relay has been described by countless torchbearers as a once-in-a-lifetime event – but for one Elstead resident it won't be.

Austin Playfoot, who will carry the torch next Friday, July 20, in one of its final legs through south west Surrey, enjoyed the privilege when the Olympics came to London back in 1948.

For full story, see this week's Farnham Herald.