Olympian Jonathan Edwards takes a look at some of the winning entries in the 'Get Set to make your mascot' competition, and learns more about how they were made.<br/><br/>The competition was an initiative run through Get Set, the London 2012 education programme. It invited young people in schools and colleges to design a version of the Olympic mascot Wenlock or the Paralympic mascot Mandeville to represent their community or region.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.london2012.com/news/2011/12/mascot-pin-badges-designed-by-students-hit-the-shelves.php">Find out more about the 'Get Set to make your mascot' pin badges</a><br/>
A group of Young Leaders from <a href="http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/education/international-inspiration/">International Inspiration</a> recently volunteered at the Sainsbury’s UK School Games, a major multi-sport event delivered by the Youth Sport Trust. <br/><br/>In this video they share their thoughts on being part of the London 2012 international legacy programme.
Watch a video about the launch of ticket applications for the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking 500 days before the start of the Games
<p>Classic sporting moments from past Olympic Games to inspire you to apply for the greatest tickets on earth.<br/><br/><a href="http://tickets.london2012.com" target="_blank">Visit the official London 2012 Ticketing website</a></p><p><br jquery1300117631588="310" jquery1300117992037="307" jquery1300119404645="307" jquery1300119694337="307" jquery1300188451339="302" jquery1300188481241="305" jquery1300202317036="304"/></p>
Comedian Miranda Hart provides a personal guide to how to apply for tickets.<br jquery1300990108095="305" jquery1301064613811="307"/><br jquery1300990108095="306" jquery1301064613811="308"/><a href="http://www.tickets.london2012.com" target="_blank">Visit the official London 2012 Ticketing website</a>
Olympic gold medallist Jonathan Edwards explains how to apply online for Tickets using the official website.<br jquery1300813697649="307"/><br jquery1300813697649="308"/><a href="http://www.tickets.london2012.com" target="_blank">Visit the official London 2012 ticketing website<br jquery1300813697649="310"/></a>
<p>The 23 finalists of the 'Get Set to make your mascot' competition were invited to spend a day in London and attend the national final. The finalists got the opportunity see the Olympic Park, and meet Olympic Diving silver medallist Leon Taylor and three-times Wheelchair Basketball Paralympian Clare Strange, who were also on the panel of judges.<br jquery1301936420275="304"/><br jquery1301936420275="305"/> </p>
<p>Alistair Cook talks about his excitement for the London 2012 Olympic Games, and suggest that you sign up for ticketing.</p><p><a href="http://www.tickets.london2012.com/" target="_blank">Sign up for ticketing information here.</a></p>
Tony Marley from the Olympic Delivery Authority tells us about all the changes being made at Stratford Regional Station.
