The Olympic velodrome was officially opened today, making it the first Olympic Park venue to be completed. The 6,000 seat velodrome will be the venue for indoor cycling and BMX events at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Olympic gold …
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17 Jan
2011
2011
London 2012 Olympics Tickets on Sale 15 March 2011
Put 15 March 2011 in your diaries: it’s the day tickets to the London 2012 Olympic Games go on sale! There are 650 sports sessions to choose from, but don’t worry, you’ll have six weeks to make up your mind about …
Read more...13 Dec
2010
2010
Floating Cinema Coming To East London in 2011
Here at VL, we’re fans of both pop-up events and outdoor cinema. So we’re delighted to hear that the two will be combined next year when a floating cinema sets sail in East London! The Floating Cinema will navigate the waterways …
Read more...27 Oct
2010
2010
Registration to be a London 2012 Games Maker Closes at Midnight Tonight
It’s said to be the largest volunteer recruitment drive since World War Two: have you signed up yet? According to reports, 100,000 have applied to be volunteer Games Makers during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. If you haven’t …
Read more...13 Oct
2010
2010
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic 50p Coins Launched
The Royal Mint has launched a new set of London 2012 Olympic Games and London 2012 Paralympic Games themed 50 pence coins. There are 29 designs, each featuring a different Olympic or Paralympic sport. Nearly 30,000 members of the public …
Read more...7 Oct
2010
2010
London 2012 Olympic Park to be Named After The Queen
It was announced today that Olympic Park will be named the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in honour of the British monarch, who celebrates her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Olympic Park will be the main hub for London 2012 Olympic and …
Read more...15 Sep
2010
2010
Apply Now to Become a London 2012 Volunteer Games Maker
London 2012 organisers have opened volunteer recruitment to the public today, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to become involved in the world’s biggest sporting event. Applications for volunteers, who will be known as Games Makers, opened at 8am …
Read more...31 Aug
2010
2010
TV Star to Become a Volunteer at London 2012 Paralympics
The chance to volunteer at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is too good to miss for many, including it seems TV star Ralf Little. Speaking to The Bolton News, the star of The Royle Family and Two Pints …
Read more...29 Aug
2010
2010
Two Years to Go to the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Today marks two years to go until the Paralympic Games in London 2012. Check out this video showing how the Paralympics have evolved since their origins, and get inspired by all the incredible athletes who have competed in the Games …
Read more...24 Aug
2010
2010
Mayor of London Celebrates Two-Year Countdown to Paralympics with a Game of Boccia
The multi-talented Mayor of London Boris Johnson today turned his hand to Boccia, the uniquely Paralympic sport, in celebration of the two-year countdown to the start of the Paralympic Games. Joined by Paralympian wheelchair basketball player, Ade Adepitan, Johnson played …
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