The West Midlands will enjoy a slice of 2012 action when thousands of visitors come for the Football matches at Villa Park.
But if you live in the region, you can get involved in all kinds of 2012 activities - right now. Whether it's volunteering in your local community or taking up a new activity, it's all in the spirit of the Games. And if you're a business, you can get involved in supply opportunities for the Games.
From next year the region will be part of the UK-wide Cultural Olympiad, with plenty of opportunities to watch or take part. You could join now by finding a local drama group or learning an instrument.
For more information about the West Midlands’ plans to benefit from the 2012 Games email: westmidlands@london2012.com
From next year the region will be part of the UK-wide Cultural Olympiad, with plenty of opportunities to watch or take part. You could join now by finding a local drama group or learning an instrument.
For more information about the West Midlands’ plans to benefit from the 2012 Games email: westmidlands@london2012.com
- The West Midlands has 31 facilities in the London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camps Guide
- 43 London 2012 Handover flags were raised in the West Midlands to celebrate the handover of the Games from Beijing to Londo.
- The Royal College for the Blind in Hereford will host the World Blind Football Cup in 2010.
- In the run-up to 2012, 2009 will mark the Much Wenlock 200th anniversary of the birth of William Penny Brookes, founding father of the modern Olympic Games.
2012 Blog
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News
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20 October 08 - Staffordshire pupil wins trip to Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games
17 July 08 - Coe visits West Midlands
11 December 07 - Jonathan Edwards welcomes 2012 Roadshow to West Midlands
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