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US cyclist Janel Holcomb says Surrey’s Box Hill climb will prove the decisive point of the women’s Olympic road race as the 100 day countdown to the 2012 Games begins (18 April). The Olympic hopeful described the course as “challenging from start to finish” after checking out the course last week (April 10) with fellow … Continue reading
USA Olympic cycling road race hopefuls Kristin McGrath and Janel Holcomb talk about the course in Surrey. The pair checked out the Olympic road race route last week (10 April) with Surrey County Council’s Alan Flaherty, who helped event organisers design the course. Kristin McGrath What have the roads been like? The roads … Continue reading
Surrey students have been handed an Olympic challenge with a difference, going for gold in art and creative writing competitions. Students have until the end of April to enter their 2012 Games inspired illustrations, collages, poetry, short stories or song lyrics. Artwork can be in any form that is two-dimensional and creative writing entries can … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is calling on young performers from across the county to enter the biggest school talent contest ever to take place in Surrey. Students aged seven to 16 can film their 2012 Games inspired acts and post them on YouTube to enter the Surrey Schools Have Talent competition for their chance to perform … Continue reading
Tourism in Surrey is set for a bumper summer with holiday enquiries up 55 per cent thanks to an increase in visitors attracted by the Olympics, according to industry experts. Diana Roberts from Guildford Tourist Information Centre pointed towards early hotel bookings and a flow of phone enquires as positive signs. She said: “We’re expecting … Continue reading
The UK’s oldest full time firefighter has been selected to carry the Olympic torch. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Malcolm Styles will go against his training and keep the flame burning as he carries the torch on 17 July* in Felbridge. The 63-year-old is among 7,600 people confirmed as torchbearers by Olympic organisers** today (19 March). … Continue reading
Cabinet Member for Community Services and the 2012 Games Helyn Clack was interviewed on BBC Surrey about preparing Surrey residents and businesses for the Olympic cycling road races this summer. – Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
Residents and businesses within 100 metres of the Olympic cycling road race and time trial routes will receive a newsletter in the coming weeks to ensure they have all the information needed to prepare for the events. The newsletters include maps of the route, details of road closures and advice on how to make the … Continue reading
Two Surrey County Council Cabinet members were interviewed on BBC Surrey today about their new roles. Helyn Clack and John Furey talked to presenter Nick Wallis. Helyn Clack – Cabinet Member for Community Services and the 2012 Games. John Furey – Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment.
The New Zealand cycling team has decided to train in Surrey to prepare for the 2012 Olympic Games. The announcement means Surrey will be hosting more Olympic teams than any other county in the South East region with a total of 23 teams now signed up to use the county’s world-class training facilities. The New … Continue reading
More than 100 students have been training to become the next generation of umpires, scorers and team managers. The students took part in a day of sports leadership courses at Leatherhead Leisure Centre this week (27 February). The event, sponsored by Fusion Lifestyle, doubled as a recruitment day for young volunteers hoping to help out … Continue reading
Library cards featuring local athletes are now available at Surrey County Council libraries. The cards were launched this week (1 March) to celebrate the 2012 Games and are free for new joiners. Existing members can upgrade to a 2012-themed card for only £2 and people can purchase the full set of cards for £5 as … Continue reading
London and Surrey will host one of the world’s greatest cycle road races according to Boris Johnson. Meeting up with Surrey County Council’s Denise Saliagopoulos, who is overseeing Surrey’s involvement in the Games, the Mayor of London praised Surrey County Council’s Olympic preparations. Mr Johnson said: “I think Surrey is doing a great job of … Continue reading
A Surrey school choir has been spreading Olympic cheer and inspiring athletes to ‘be the best’ with a song to celebrate the 2012 Games. Students aged eight to 11 from St Dunstan’s Catholic Primary School, Woking, have already performed the tune in front of Team GB athletes Dave Daniell and Rachel Morris and to the … Continue reading
The 2012 Olympic cycle road race will be won or lost on the Box Hill climb according to the leader of the USA Olympic cycling team. During a visit to Surrey to study the route, Ken Whelpdale also said that basing his team in Surrey to train will give the USA an advantage over its … Continue reading
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