2012 in East London
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East London will be right at the centre of the action in 2012.
But the London 2012 Games don't just mean 60 days of sport and culture. They're an opportunity to transform one of the most deprived parts of London, and to leave a lasting social, economic and environmental legacy for future generations.
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Handover, Cultural Olympiad and Inspire Mark
The East of England was the first region to have all local authorities (54 in total) signed up to receive the Olympic Flag to celebrate the handover moment on 24th August 2008.
Over 60 events took place across the region to mark the handover moment with an estimated 43,000 attendees.
The East of England Live site is located in Norwich, Norfolk, however for the period of the handover big screens in Southend and Great Yarmouth, Norfolk were granted temporary live screen status.
The Paralympic Handover was also celebrated at 7 locations where schools came together from local areas to take part in Olympic/Paralympic themed activity.
The Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend was celebrated with over 60 events across the region and over 35,000 people in attendance.
The East of England was the first region to have all local authorities (54 in total) signed up to receive the Olympic Flag to celebrate the handover moment on 24th August 2008.
Over 60 events took place across the region to mark the handover moment with an estimated 43,000 attendees.
The East of England Live site is located in Norwich, Norfolk, however for the period of the handover big screens in Southend and Great Yarmouth, Norfolk were granted temporary live screen status.
The Paralympic Handover was also celebrated at 7 locations where schools came together from local areas to take part in Olympic/Paralympic themed activity.
The Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend was celebrated with over 60 events across the region and over 35,000 people in attendance.
2012 Blog
- IOC are 'very impressed' with the progress of London 2012
Posted by 2012 Editor, 24 April 2009 - Highlighting procurement opportunities in Parliament
Posted by Derek Wyatt, 23 April 2009 - A tour of the Olympic Park with Dame Kelly Holmes
Posted by Francesca Jus-Burke, 23 April 2009
News
- Sustainable transport targets exceeded
27 April 09 - Olympic Park images released as IOC visits London
21 April 09 - Search starts for landscaping contractor
20 April 09 - Construction under way on 'big five' venues
17 April 09
Events
- 11th Sports Law & Business Conference
29/04/2009 - 30/04/2009 - SMex 2009 - The Sports Merchandise Exhibition
9/3/2009
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