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Leicester Celebrates UK Inspire Day

Leicester Celebrates UK Inspire Day

Posted: Thu, 17 May 2012 15:07

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.

Tags: Sport & Physical Activity, Children & Young People, Leicester, Culture, London 2012, Inspire Mark

International Athletics returns to Loughborough University

International Athletics returns to Loughborough University

Posted: Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00

Tickets are still available for the annual Loughborough International Athletics meet at the Paula Radcliffe Athletics Stadium at Loughborough University on Sunday.

Tags: Sport & Physical Activity, London 2012

Residents invited to Olympics briefing at Loughborough University

Residents invited to Olympics briefing at Loughborough University

Posted: Mon, 14 May 2012 10:41

Loughborough University is inviting local residents to a briefing to find out about Olympics related activity coming up over the summer. The University's campus will play host to training camps during the build up to the 2012 Olympic Games, including Team GB and the Olympic Torch Relay will pass through the town and campus on 3 July. The briefing is designed to provide local residents with key information about these high profile events.

Tags: London 2012, Leicestershire

East Midlands Schools Competition - Win a London 2012 book signed by Sir Matthew Pinsent

East Midlands Schools Competition - Win a London 2012 book signed by Sir Matthew Pinsent

Posted: Fri, 11 May 2012 15:38

Would your pupils like a chance to win an exclusive copy of the London 2012 Olympic Games - The Official Book, signed by four times Olympic gold medal winner, Sir Matthew Pinsent? Of course they would. And here's how they can do that…

Tags: Children & Young People, Leicester, Sport & Physical Activity, London 2012

London 2012 Olympic Flame is lit in Greece

London 2012 Olympic Flame is lit in Greece

Posted: Thu, 10 May 2012 12:08

The London 2012 Olympic Flame was lit today in Ancient Olympia, Greece ahead of the start of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on 18 May.

Tags: Torch Relay, London 2012, Leicester

London 2012 confirms ticket timeline

London 2012 confirms ticket timeline

Posted: Tue, 08 May 2012 15:58

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has confirmed the details for the sale of contingency tickets for the Olympic Games.

Tags: Leicester, London 2012

Workplaces: last chance to enter Business Games!

Workplaces: last chance to enter Business Games!

Posted: Thu, 03 May 2012 17:43

As part of Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport's Active Together Workplace Challenge, the Business Games is a new event inspired by the 2012 Games to get workplaces fit, healthy and active. Workplaces are invited to come together and compete for the illustrious title of Leicester-Shire & Rutland's number 1 on 12th May.

Tags: Sport & Physical Activity, Leicester, London 2012

Olympic Football tickets on sale today

Olympic Football tickets on sale today

Posted: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:24

Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Football Tournament, will go on sale at 11am today, Monday 30 April until 11pm on Sunday 6 May 2012.

Tags: Sport & Physical Activity, Leicester, London 2012

Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport is delighted to be supporting the Community Games!

Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport is delighted to be supporting the Community Games!

Posted: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:00

Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport (LRS) is delighted to be supporting the Community Games project. Community Games is a national programme inspired by London 2012, aiming to encourage people of all backgrounds, from right across the country, to come together to play their part in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Tags: Sport & Physical Activity, Children & Young People, Culture, Leicester, London 2012

Team GB and ParalympicsGB kit for London 2012 unveiled

Team GB and ParalympicsGB kit for London 2012 unveiled

Posted: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:10

adidas, Official Sportswear Provider of Team GB and ParalympicsGB today proudly presented the ground-breaking team kit that will be worn by the British athletes at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Tags: London 2012