London 2012 blog

So I find myself on a beautiful sunny day in June at the Lee Valley Festival, in my role as compere for the Get Set London roadshow - and what a show it was! Our massive yellow pod was managing to attract all kinds of visitors - of all ages. Our team was ready to handle the questions, excitement and interaction from everyone. The Batak proved very popular as usual with children and parents alike testing their hand eye co-ordination, but the record of 54 hits in 30 seconds by Dan - in charge of the green screen photos - held firm!

It's difficult to explain just how "positive" everything was today. The families, the dancing, the music. It was great to see London as London can be. People from different backgrounds, people with disabilities, people of different ages all having fun together. Everyone getting the London 2012 buzz and challenging themselves to get involved, especially after meeting Judy Oakes OBE with her amazing medals from a glittering career.

I was lucky to be right in the thick of it for most of the day. Be it with the rowing machine relay race, (which looked brilliant) or marvelling at a 50 year old gent leading the Ruff Diamond dance company. Amazing! All good things must come to an end though. I left feeling emotionally re-charged and full of the Games positivity!



Next stop the Respect Festival in Brent on Sunday 6th July. See you there!