Welcome to Inspire LeicesterShire, the website that keeps you up to date with all that is happening in Leicester and Leicestershire to maximise the benefits of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We believe that London 2012 will be a Games for everyone and that includes YOU! Find out how you can get involved and create your own 2012 Games Legacy right here in Leicester & Leicestershire.
Leicester Celebrates UK Inspire Day
Leicester City Centre was the focus of Regional celebrations to mark UK Inspire Day on Wednesday 16th May 2012.
Humberstone Gate, Live Site came alive with a variety of activities showcasing elements of the Inspire Mark programme both locally and from across the region.
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:07
International Athletics returns to Loughborough University
Tickets are still available for the annual Loughborough International Athletics meet at the Paula Radcliffe Athletics Stadium at Loughborough University on Sunday.
Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00
A taste of 'Pings' to come in Leicester
Leicester is set to go table tennis crazy this summer as it gets ready to serve up Ping 2012. For four weeks in July, 58 ping-pong tables will pop up in unexpected locations across Leicester. All tables will be marked 'Stop and Play', with bats and balls in ample supple, so anyone that wants to try a game of ping-pong can have a go.
Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52
London 2012 Torch Relay begins in the UK
Fri 18th May 2012, 00:00
Celebrating the start of the Torch Relay in the UK.
Further information will be released in the near future.
Big Dance Event
Fri 18th May 2012, 13:00 - 14:30
The Big Dance School Pledge is a mass participation dance event for schools across the UK and around the world. It will take place at 1pm on 18 May 2012 – the day that the Olympic torch arrives in the UK. Big Dance is about showing lots of different types of Dance in unusual places and this year will be a world record attempt.
A Celebration of Outdoor Adventure
Sat 19th May 2012 - Sun 20th May 2012
Come and join LOPC to celebrate a weekend dedicated to adventurous outdoor activities in the heart of Leicester. LOPC's gates will be open during the weekend for everyone to come and enjoy classic land based activities, challenging high ropes courses and water based activities for free! Activities will also include Olympic sports; archery, fencing, air rifle shooting and canoeing to inspire young budding athletes and the local community to get involved with the upcoming London 2012 Games.
