Go Surrey Newsletter
30/01/2012
GO Surrey - Bringing the Games to You
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27 January 2012 - 6 months to go!
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Top stories
2012 P&G Surrey School Games is off to a great start
The 2012 P&G Surrey School Games has officially started after a momentous opening event at the ACS International School in Cobham. Special guest appearances were made by Paralympic gold medallist Rachel Morris, Olympic hopeful Dave Daniell and London 2012 mascots Wenlock and Mandeville. Find out more about the 2012 P&G Surrey School Games.
Free business information event in Weybridge
This is your opportunity to get information on how to maximise London 2012 Games related opportunities. With the Olympic Cycling and Torch Relay events taking place this summer, your business can benefit from the thousands of tourists expected in the county. Also, learn how to prepare for any disruption that may occur. Find out more.
Cycling festival announced for Surrey
A two-day festival of cycling has been announced to take part in London and parts of Surrey. The festival will occur in August 2013 and is expected to attract a large number of amateur cyclists taking part in events through London and Surrey.
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Go Surrey update
Last call for Surrey Ambassador volunteers
The closing date for applications to be a Surrey Ambassador is approaching. Here is your opportunity to welcome the world to your county. Submit your application before Tuesday 31 January for your chance to be part of the greatest show on earth!
Road Race vantage point capacity increased
The London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) have announced that the spectator capacity has increased on the Zig-Zag Road incline and Donkey Green on Box Hill. This area is said to be the best vantage point to watch the Olympic Cycling Road Races this summer. The capacity could increase to as many as 15,000 spectators.
Children's activity schemes awarded with the London 2012 Inspire Mark
Children across the county will be taking part in activities awarded with the London 2012 Inspire Mark.
A Communication Decathlon has been organised to develop our children's communication skills through Olympic and Paralympic Activities. In addition another scheme will be awarding children with passport stamps through participating in activities relating to the values of the London 2012 Games. Find out more:
Cabbies to get the Olympic knowledge
As Surrey welcomes the world during the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer, taxi drivers will be trained with the Olympic 'knowledge' to provide tourists with information on where to go and what to do during the 2012 Games. Drivers will be set to give advice on the best tourist attractions within the county and are expected to be busy during the Olympic cycling events that will take place in Surrey.
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Latest from Surrey athletes
Q&A with Surrey athletes: Adelle Tracy
Up and coming young athlete Adelle Tracy informs us on her tough training regime, how she copes with injury and how she celebrates a win. After achieving notable success so far in her sporting career, the Team GB track athlete informs us of her future aspirations.
Latest from Surrey athletes
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