From: Claire Weaver [claire@weavercreative.co.uk]

Sent: 07 May 2008 09:22

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Subject: Olympics News Alert from John Fuller (28 April - 4 May)

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Herts Ready for Winners Partnership (HRFWP)
If you want to know more about the Partnership and its work please contact John Fuller, Herts Manager for the 2012 Games, at john@hertsprosperity.com. The Partnership has four sub groups:- Sports Development, Volunteers Preparation & Training Camps led by Nick Brooking, Director of Sport at the University of Hertfordshire Culture, Leisure and Tourism led by Annie Hawkins, County Cultural officer/Head of Tourism for Hertfordshire Education Skills & Employment & Young People led by James Dickinson, Head of Service at Hertfordshire Music Service Business/Economic Development Regeneration & Inward Investment led by Tim Hutchings, Chief Executive of Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry The website for the Partnership is at www.hertsdirect.org/london2012 and is currently being updated.  The link to the Spring 2008 HRFWP newsletter is http://readyforwinners.hertscc.gov.uk/default.asp?issue=4
Dates and Events for your Diary
10 & 11 May	Hertfordshire Youth Games http://www.sportinherts.org.uk/getactive/hertsyouthgames/hyg2008/default.asp
24 & 25 May	Herts County Show, Redbourn: Annie Hawkins, HRFWP Lead for Culture & Tourism is coordinating the 'Enjoy! Hertfordshire' marquee for this event. This showcase for tourism in Herts will be promoting things to do and days out in the county.  For more information contact Annie at anniehawkins@hertschamber.com
2 June	London 2012 speakers confirmed for the 2012 Games network for councillors on 2 June. The LGA is setting up a new network for councillors with executive responsibility for the Games in their area. Its purpose will be to provide councillors with the latest information on 2012, to exchange good practice and influence the LGA's lobbying positions.
2 June	Sports Inclusion – Women and BME Conference (details attached to last week’s alert)
8 June	St Albans Half Marathon including Walking Half Marathon, 5K Healthy Hearts Jog & 1.5 Mile Children's Fun Run for more information visit www.stalbanshalfmarathon.co.uk or complete the attached entry form.
18 June	Hertfordshire 45+ Games at Herts Sports Village. Leaflet attached to last week’s alert or for more information contact Fiona Deans at f.deans@herts.ac.uk or go to http://www.sportinherts.org.uk/getactive/games/default.asp
23 June	World Wide Wodson Park (WWW) Games, Wodson Park: East Herts Council & Hertford & Ware School Sports Partnership are working together to plan & deliver an ‘Olympic style’ event which will become a part of the annual calendar in the lead-up to London 2012. For more information contact Marilyn Botheras on 07841 160479 or the HFRWP newsletter http://readyforwinners.hertscc.gov.uk/default.asp?issue=4&section=5&fid=6&id=69
30 June – 4 July	National School Sports Week
4 July	Run for the Children, Hartham Common: Hertford & Ware School Sports Partnership, East Herts Council, Herts Phoenix AC and the Herts Sports Partnership have been invited to host one of the 20 “Run for the Children” events across the country this year. Visit the website for further details on the national programme of events: www.runforthechildren.co.uk
4 August	Exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1908 Olympics (details tbc)
8 - 24 August	Beijing Olympic Games
24 August	Beijing hands over the Olympic Games to London Handover and Ceremonies
6 - 17 September	Beijing Paralympic Games
17 September	Beijing hands over the Paralympic Games to London
17 September	Stevenage Schools sports event to celebrate Beijing handing over the Olympics to London (details tbc)
17 September	Schools & Education Day
18 September	Education Programme launch Education and Handover celebrations
25 September	Step into Sport Seminar and Business Breakfast (details to follow)
26 to 28 September	Cultural Olympiad Launch http://www.london2012.com:80/plans/culture/now-to-2012/getting-involved.php
2012
27 July	Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
12 August	Olympic Games closing ceremony
29 August	Paralympic Games opening ceremony
9 September	Paralympic Games closing ceremony
Latest National News
· Olympics 2012 chiefs willing to spend money like water, say MPs · MPs 'uneasy' over 2012 contract decisions · Britain's 9m plan to keep London 2012 Olympics free of drugs · Is Boris Johnson safe for London Olympics? · I did not mislead anyone about the cost of the 2012 Olympics · Tanni Grey-Thompson reveals opinion poll · Top 10 links for minority sports and the olympics · Tessa's responsibility for Olympics cash · Fears that 2012 Olympics preparation may suffer in the long run · Inside Lines: Boris may offer Hoey key Olympics role
Latest Local News
· The Spring 2008 HRFWP newsletter is out now at http://readyforwinners.hertscc.gov.uk/default.asp?issue=4 · Swain looking to make a splash- 04/05/2008 16:50:00 DIVER Ben Swain says he and his synchro partner are more prepared than ever as they gear up for the biggest two months of their careers so far. Olympic qualification and an international competition await the two before the end of June · Olivia's Olympic place confirmed- 01/05/2008 16:42:00 SYNCHRONISED swimmer Olivia Allison was confirmed in the GB team for Beijing by the British Olympic Association earlier this week. The former Potters Bar synchro swimmer has officially selected by the BOA on Tuesday for the 2008 Beijing Olympics · GB swimmer Brown praises coach- 01/05/2008 13:25:00 BEIJING-bound swimmer Adam Brown has praised top Hatfield coach Nick Juba for helping him get to this summer's Olympics. · Pool stars head for the Water Cube- 30/04/2008 12:05:00 SPORTS fans from Times Territory will have their eyes firmly on the Beijing Water Cube at this summer's Olympic Games. The area boasts three and possibly two more athletes who are due to compete at the Chinese National Aquatics Centre, nicknamed the Water Cube because of its design · Olympic hopeful Ben to take on the best- 30/04/2008 11:59:00 OLYMPIC diving hopeful Ben Swain will take on the globe’s best at the FINA Diving World Series in Sheffield next month. Swain, a former Monk's Walk School pupil, alongside his 3m synchro partner Nick Robinson-Baker, will be hoping to replicate the success they enjoyed at last year's event. · Mixed welcome for Olympic site- 28/04/2008 11:15:00 CONFIRMATION that Olympic canoeists will be heading to Waltham Cross in 2012 has made waves among residents. Mixed views greeted the news as people seized the chance to have their say on Monday and Tuesday this week
Publications and Links
· MLA updates: Setting the Pace - http://www.mla.gov.uk/website/programmes/settingthepace/intro Storytelling - http://www.mla.gov.uk/website/programmes/settingthepace/storytelling
London 2012
Sign up to receive the London 2012 e-newsletter (Homepage - London 2012) or visit their website for the latest news which includes this week:- London 2012 statement on Mayoral elections Construction sets sail on London 2012 venue UK public want to see more Paralympic sport Design team appointed for Olympic Park venues Major utilities contracts awarded
Theyworkforyou.com – Written Answers
· Written Answers — Olympics: Olympic Games 2012: Education (1 May 2008) Harry Cohen: To ask the Minister for the Olympics what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families on ensuring that the 2012 Olympic Games delivers a lasting educational legacy. · Written Answers — Olympics: Olympic Games 2012: Land (1 May 2008) Jeremy Corbyn: To ask the Minister for the Olympics what proportion of sites in the post-2012 Olympic Park has been sold off; and if she will make a statement. · Sports and Leisure Trusts (VAT) (30 Apr 2008) Jane Kennedy: ...access to good quality sporting provision is an essential part of enabling people to lead healthier lives and to participate in sport. My hon. Friend the Member for Central Ayrshire was right: the 2012 Olympics can, as I believe they will, provide a major catalyst for increased sporting participation in the UK and overseas. In the run up to the games, the Government will work to support... · Written Answers — Olympics: Olympic Games 2012: Ceremonies (30 Apr 2008) Lyn Brown: To ask the Minister for the Olympics what role she plans for local community dance groups in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. · Written Answers — Olympics: Olympic Games 2012: Education (30 Apr 2008) Harry Cohen: To ask the Minister for the Olympics if she will consider the merits of creating an out-of-classroom education facility as part of the 2012 Olympic legacy programme. · Written Answers — Olympics: Olympic Games 2012: Construction (29 Apr 2008) Andrew Rosindell: To ask the Minister for the Olympics what her latest estimate is of the cost to construct the Olympic Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympic Games; and for what reasons this estimate differs from initial estimates. · Written Answers — Culture Media and Sport: Arts: Olympic Games 2012 (29 Apr 2008) See 1 other result from this answer Andrew Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent assessment he has made of the effects of expenditure on the 2012 London Olympics on arts funding. · Written Answers — Olympics: Olympic Games 2012: Finance (28 Apr 2008) Hugh Robertson: To ask the Minister for the Olympics (1) how much and what proportion of the finance for the cost of the construction of the athletes' village for the 2012 Olympic Games is planned to be raised on the debt markets; (2) what recent discussions she has had with Bovis/Lend Lease on raising capital for financing the construction of the Olympic village; (3) when she expects to announce the...
The Past Week from John Fuller
· On Monday evening I made a presentation to the St Albans Priory Rotary Club, a well attended evening with commitments to support the Talented Athlete Scheme and the Partnership by the Rotarians plus an award to a talented netball player of £500.  There was much interest in the presentation and the potential for working together. · On Tuesday I attended the LGA Officers Focus Group with LOCOG present where we discussed the next stage for Live Sites. Lorna Stevens has been liaising with District leads to gauge interest and if you do want to be considered as a possible site or want any more information please contact her at Lorna.Stevens@dacorum.gov.uk.  The group also discussed the proposed Local government sponsorship offer for the 2008 Beijing Games and the opportunity for districts to increase participation in sport and leisure activities to build momentum in the run-up to the 2012 Games. I will write separately to the districts with feedback but 2012 district leads can still respond to the earlier request to Claire at claire@weavercreative.co.uk. · On Wednesday I visited Olympic Park site as well as the new Canoe Slalom site and view of the model. You can find details of the site at http://www.london2012.com/documents/venue-documents/broxbourne-leaflet.pdf  and trips to both are to be organised from July/August for key officers and groups. · On Thursday the Chief Leisure Officers Association (CLOA) Executive meeting had a good discussion on key issues including Tourism and 2012 That's my news in brief but please do feel free to contact me if you would like to know more about any of the above events at john@hertsprosperity.com