Edition six, January 2012
With exactly six months to go until the 30th Olympic Games all eyes are on London as we gear up for a great year of sport, culture and celebrations.
London in 2012 will see an unprecedented number of visitors and events from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Here at the council we will be doing our bit to make sure that the borough runs smoothly and we build a lasting Olympic legacy for our residents. We recognise the great opportunities 2012 presents for Southwark but, at the same time we
want to do all we can to ensure day-to-day business isn’t
disrupted.
We will be keeping you up to date with everything going on in Southwark via this enewsletter please share it with your friends, family and colleagues and encourage them to sign up.
Best wishes,
Cllr Veronica Ward
Cabinet member for culture, leisure, sport and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Planning your travel
See how transport and the roads will operate during the Games, with hot spot maps to help plan your travel.
Transport and your business
The London 2012 Games are a big opportunity for businesses but also a major challenge. Find everything you need to start planning to make sure your business is fully prepared. Bankside 2012 also has useful information that your business will need, from transport advice to making the most of the business opportunity.
Olympic inspired volunteering
Volunteer Centre Southwark is working towards a volunteering legacy and a special portal was launched last year, providing a hub for news, information and volunteering opportunities in Southwark related to the London 2012
Olympics and its legacy in the borough and the capital as a whole. Whether you are an individual wanting to be part of the magic or a voluntary organisation looking to capitalise on the energy surrounding the Games just select your route and get involved.
Mini London Marathon 2012
We are looking for athletes aged from 11 to 17 to compete in the Southwark team for the three mile Mini London Marathon on Sunday 22 April. Every young person representing Southwark at this competition will receive a ticket to a selected athletic session at the Olympics.
Team Southwark and London Youth Games 2011/12
Team Southwark consisting of 29 young athletes did very well in the first cross county event in November 2011. Southwark is now preparing for the boys and girls London Youth Games cricket event in February and March this year.
Have a go at Paralympic Sports with Sainsbury’s
Are you a teacher or group leader? Join the 1 Million Kids Challenge and give Paralympic sports a go at your school, group or club.
Plenty to do in Southwark during London 2012 Games
London 2012 Games and the Cultural Olympiad is a great opportunity to involve local people in the cultural vibrancy of Southwark, from major events at The Globe and Tate, to Boundless our showcase of disability arts, culture and sports event, The Big Dance 2012 and many more exciting events and activities.
Get in the party spirit
Join in the party from 21 June to 9 September at the London 2012 Festival, the biggest festival the UK has ever seen with artists from all over the world.
Events training
Are you planning an event this year to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee or London 2012 Games? Sign up to our popular events training course, Revealed, courses take place between January and April 2012.
Visit Bankside
There will be so much happening in Bankside during the summer of 2012 the riverside location is perfect to watch the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Flotilla or to enjoy the river stage.
The Big Lunch - 3 June 2012
Take part in the nationwide get together – a great excuse to get to know your neighbours, try new things and have a party. There are lots of tips for organising your own Big Lunch and events in Southwark.
Local leaders
Across the whole of the UK, millions of people will be part of the celebrations. And at the heart of every celebration will be the person who makes it happen. If that’s you, we want you to sign up and become a London 2012 local leader.
