Get ready to celebrate – make the games local!
What is a Local Leader?
The Local Leader programme is an opportunity for people in communities across the UK to celebrate the Games in their local areas.
Across the whole of the UK, millions of people will be part of the celebrations. And at the heart of every celebration will be the one person who makes it happen. The person who makes a difference and just gets stuff done.
If this sounds like you, why don't you sign up to be a London 2012 Local Leader?
It's simple: all you need is an idea of how you will celebrate the Games and then get organising. You can create your own events or get involved with the some of the ideas communities across the UK have suggested to London 2012. From Gardening for the Games to planning a Sports Quiz or an Opening Night In, get your friends, family and neighbours ready to celebrate.
Why become a Local Leader?
Be at the heart of the Games – this is your chance to be involved and have something to tell your grandchildren about. It's a historic opportunity to get into the spirit of the Games, play your part and make the Games local.
Exclusive access – Local Leaders will receive updates with exclusive Games content, hints and tips to help them plan their event.
Tools to help Local Leaders plan and organise – in case you're stuck or short of time there are a few few tools to get you started on the London 2012 website, below.
More information and how to sign up
Visit the London 2012 website to sign up.
There's loads of ideas, Top Ten Planning Tips, news and exclusive merchandise. You'll also find some useful tools including:
- Email signature
- 2012 planner
- ‘How to Plan Your Event' guide
- ‘Get your team together' poster
- A chance to list your event on the ‘Join In' database
- ‘Save the date cards' to send to your guest list
- Recipe ideas and DIY decoration guides
- Exclusive access to Local Leader celebration merchandise and Local Leader pin.
If you need some motivation, check out this film from Chris Evans:
Garden for the Games
Bring your neighbourhood together with Olympic Games inspired gardening ideas this spring. You could grow flowers in the shape of a Union Jack or the Olympic Rings, run window boxes or hanging baskets down your street in red, white and blue or grow a bee friendly meadow like the one in the Olympic Park.
For advice on growing flowers and veggies and getting your gardens, streets and local spaces ready for the Games, see:
Line the Streets
Cheer on your local torchbearers as the Olympic flame passes through East Sussex. Strike up the band, bring out the bunting, celebrate with flame-inspired snacks or get dressed up in fancy dress, flame hats or golden clothes and face-paint.
To find out the street by street route and ideas on welcoming the flame, see:
East Sussex County Council