The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is encouraging Londoners of all ages and abilities to take up sport this summer The Free Sport project, part of a multi-million pound initiative, involves more than 120 ventures spanning the capital. These include …
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30 Jun
2010
2010
Wimbledon: Crowds Gather on Henman Hill
Wimbledon’s in full swing, and Britain’s Andy Murray will take on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the men’s quarterfinals today. If you’re not lucky enough to have Wimbledon tickets, you can still queue for one of the 6000 Ground Admission tickets available each …
Read more...21 Jun
2010
2010
London’s Wimbledon Voted Best British Sporting Event
Here at VL Towers we can’t get enough of Wimbledon. And it seems we’re not alone! London’s famous tennis tournament has been voted the best British sporting event, according to a recent survey. The poll, by Wimbledon-based PR agency Sports …
Read more...17 Jun
2010
2010
Dion Dublin: London has “Everything You Need” for 2018 World Cup
England’s 2018 Football World Cup bid is in good hands according to former England International Dion Dublin, and he believes London is the rightful focal point of the bid. Speaking at the Launch of the npower Football League at London’s …
Read more...17 Jun
2010
2010
World Cup Willie tours Visit London
World Cup Willie, the mascot from the 1966 World Cup, has been reincarnated. And what’s more, he paid a visit to VL Towers this morning! The cuddly mascot is travelling around London today to promote the magnificent Wembley Stadium tour. …
Read more...7 Jun
2010
2010
London’s Rich and Famous On Show at The Derby
On a scorching day in Greater London, the 2010 Derby unfolded in front of a packed crowd at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Those clad in top hats and tails would have been feeling the heat, but clearly Workforce, The Derby winner …
Read more...6 May
2010
2010
Sainsbury’s becomes Official Sponsor of London 2012 Paralympic Games
Sainsbury’s has been announced as the first-ever Paralympic-only sponsor for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. LOCOG said this week that the UK supermarket chain will utilise its network of more than 850 stores to help promote the Paralympic …
Read more...6 May
2010
2010
Croquet at The Goring Hotel
Yesterday I enjoyed a rather spiffing game of croquet on The Goring hotel’s beautiful lawn. The hotel is celebrating its centenary this year, and is marking its 100th summer in London with a croquet and afternoon tea package. As someone …
Read more...2 May
2010
2010
1m Registered for 2012 Olympics Tickets
Organisers of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games announced this week that the number of peoople who have pre-registered their interest in buying Olympics tickets has passed the one million mark. Although it was only publicised within Britain, in …
Read more...26 Apr
2010
2010
Question of the Week: Are you feeling inspired by the London Marathon?
Hands up who watched yesterday’s Virgin London Marathon with a mixture of guilt and wonder at whether you could ever manage 26 miles? Did the marathon inspire you to put on your running shoes and head out in the sun, …
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