London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
On the 24 August 2008 the Olympic Flag passed from Beijing to London marking the official start of the capital's four year Olympiad.
Although Lambeth will not host any of the Games venues, along with the rest of London, we will be hosting the world.
Lambeth Council has put a team in place to ensure that Lambeth will be able to maximise all the opportunities arising from the Games. Visit this site for regular updates on our 2012 programme.
Key Dates
- Early 2012 Torch relay begins
- The Olympic Games opens on 27 July and runs until 12 August 2012
- The Paralympic Games runs from 29 August - 9 September 2012
Sport
With last years success of Team GB and the build up to the 2012 Games, there's never been a better time to get fitter, healthier and more active. For information on all Lambeth's leisure activities and sporting venues, go to Lambeth sports pages.
The London 2012 Games will, through the Cultural Olympiad, provide a platform for the arts and all forms of creative pursuits. The Cultural Olympiad is a four year programme of cultural activities celebrating the UK as a global nation. The programme aims to inspire the creativity of young people and leave a lasting creative legacy.
The 2012 Games will rely on up to 70,000 volunteers to help in running a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games. Use this page to find out more about how you can play your part.
There will be approx 7,000 direct contracts arising from the 2012 Games which, together with their suppliers, will mean around 75,000 supply chain opportunities. These opportunities are available to Lambeth businesses - whatever your size or sector - through the CompeteFor website.
In the run up to 2012, there will be increasing number of Olympic inspired activities and events which you can participate in right here in Lambeth. Keep an eye on these pages for upcoming events and to see what has been going on.
Education
If you work with children, there are many useful education packs inspired by the Games. Visit the LOCOG education pages to find out more.