London 2012 blog

The Edmonton Leisure Centre in Enfield welcomed the Get Set London roadshow to on the day of its official opening. The leisure centre is a major addition to the range of leisure and sport facilities for people in the borough so the presence of the roadshow was a great addition to the day and gave them the opportunity to show support for the Games in London in 2012.

It also gave young people from within the borough the chance to engage with the opportunities that London 2012 will provide and find out more about the facilities in their neighbourhoods. Several schools brought groups of pupils along, including Kingsmead, Hazelbury Primary school and Lea Valley High School.

As well as being able to try out all the interactive sports kit and getting their free photo taken, the pupils also enjoyed a special performance of Going For Gold which was held in the sports hall. Going For Gold, a production commissioned by the Learning & Skills Council, is designed to encourage 14-16 year olds to think about their futures and find out how they can benefit from the opportunities that London 2012 will bring. It’s vital that London uses this historic event to inspire and motivate everyone to improve their skills and fire their passions. It definitely had an impact on the young people in Enfield!