Tag Archives: Olympics

So just what are the priorities for Dorset’s Olympic legacy?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by admin

What will Dorset’s Olympic legacy look like? Read on to find out – the answer may surprise you.

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Have you been inspired by Team GB?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by admin

If you have been inspired by the recent success of our sporting athletes and feel like you want to give it a go, you too can try out new sports in your local area. This weekend during the 18 and … Continue reading →

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Ben Ainslie Sunday!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin

Huge crowds turned out to support Ben Ainslie in the Men’s Finn medal race yesterday in Weymouth. Ben is now the greatest sailor in Olympic history. Ainslie’s four gold medals and one silver surpasses Dane Paul Elvstrom, who won four … Continue reading →

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ICCI 360 Dome

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin

The ICCI 360 Dome, created by Plymouth University and located near the Weymouth Pavilion, is hosting a range of film screenings, interactive gaming activities, live performances and workshops as part of the Maritime Mix – London 2012 Cultural Olympiad by … Continue reading →

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There’s something in the air – Weymouth & Portland prepares for its largest celebration yet…

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

Hundreds of impressive costumes have been designed and made, countless daring circus stunts and dance have been rehearsed, a thousand voices from across the South West are warmed up, local and international artists have researched and created. Feel the excitement … Continue reading →

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Live screen on Weymouth Beach to show Torch Relay Evening Celebration

Posted on July 11, 2012 by admin

Many more people will be able to enjoy the Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration tomorrow (12 July) as the borough council has arranged for a special live screen to be put up on Weymouth Beach so people who don’t have tickets … Continue reading →

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Second chance to get tickets for the Torch Relay Evening Celebration

Posted on July 4, 2012 by admin

People who missed out on tickets for the Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration on Weymouth Beach will be given a second chance to apply. Around 700 wristbands were not picked up by the collection deadline, and so will be put … Continue reading →

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Portland gets planting for the Games

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

Community group Revive Portland is encouraging green-fingered volunteers to help decorate areas of Portland for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.   Local ‘Guerilla Gardener’ volunteers joined forces with members of the Community Payback team to pot nearly 7,000 plants which … Continue reading →

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Come and see Wenlock at the new London 2012 shop in Weymouth!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has opened its latest shop at Weymouth and Portland, the first standalone London 2012 shop outside London. Located on the Promenade in Weymouth, the shop will sell a wide range of Olympic and Paralympic … Continue reading →

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Giant sandcastle marks 100 days to go to the Games

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

A giant sandcastle has been built on Weymouth beach to mark 100 days to the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games on 27 July.The sandcastle measured 4m by 2m and took four days to build. Images of the sandcastle … Continue reading →

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