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Two years to go to the opening of the London 2012 Olympics.

Sunday 25 July 2010, Chesil Beach, West Bexington. Wenlock the Olympic Mascot celebrates two years to go until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games with some of the first walkers to complete the 17 mile Ridgeway Charity Challenge in aid of the British Heart Foundation – one of 967 London 2012 Open Weekend events held around the UK (Fri 23 – Sun 25 July) to celebrate the two year countdown.

27 Jul 2010

Today marks exactly two years to go until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

 

Have you got what it takes to be a Games Maker?

Seb Coe and Alesha Dixon and Steve Easterbrook ( CEO McDonalds UK ) at the volunteering press launch on the Olympic Park.

09 Jul 2010

London 2012  announces plans to recruit passionate and inspirational volunteers for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.


 

Dorset Seafood Festival - Starts tomorrow!

09 Jul 2010

10th & 11th July 2010 at Waterfront Weymouth

Come along and enjoy Dorset's very own Seafood Festival


 

Spirit of the Sea 2010

Spirit Logo

30 Jun 2010

Celebrating the area's close relationship with the sea, the festival brings together a range of sporting activities, cultural events and entertainment.


 

DJ Property increases business units to meet 2012 demand

MEN AT WORK: In the foreground Mickey Jones (right), chief executive of DJ Property, and Chris Wingham, director of Mildren Construction

23 Jun 2010

DJ Property predicts a growing need for commercial space in South Dorset in the run up to 2012.

 

Dorset's 2012 Olympic sailing plans 'safe' from cuts

02 Jun 2010

New Sport and Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson has said that Weymouth and Portland's 2012 sailing events will be unaffected by current financial pressures.

 

London 2012 mascots launched to world

Mandeville

21 May 2010

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) have unveiled its Olympic Mascot, Wenlock and Paralympic Mascot, Mandeville. 


 

2012 Games Inspires Launch of New Business

10 May 2010

Looking ahead to the unique opportunity that the forthcoming London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games are presenting to Weymouth & Portland as host venue for the sailing events has been the inspiration behind the conception and launch of Weymouth Charters.

 

50 BUSINESSES ARE REQUIRED TO GET INTO THE SPIRIT

10 May 2010

Organisers of the Spirit of The Sea Maritime Festival invite local businesses to consider supporting this year's event which promises to be bigger and better than ever.

 

Good Move MarineEx 2010

30 Apr 2010

The decision to move the show looks to be a very good one

 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR WEYMOUTH’S TALL SHIP PELICAN

20 Apr 2010

Volunteers are urgently required to help the Tall Ship Pelican deliver this Summer's packed sailing programme with help needed both on land and at sea.


 

Applications still being welcomed for Get Ahead - London 2012 apprenticeships

07 Apr 2010

Applications are still being accepted for the London 2012 Get Ahead School Leavers' Programme which provides a fantastic opportunity to get a job on one of the most exciting projects around.

 

London 2012 pledges more tickets for British fans

22 Mar 2010

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced more details of its ticketing plans and urges everyone to ‘sign up' for ticketing information this year.

 

London 2012 Invitation to tender: Boats and Marine Services

01 Mar 2010

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has begun the process of sourcing over 180 support boats (non-competition) for the Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, Triathlon and Open water swim events to be staged in the summer of 2012.

 

2012 Olympic Athletes Accommodation

09 Feb 2010

The London 2012 Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) confirmed that subject to contract negotiations, the London 2012 sailing family will be housed in the new 77 unit housing development at, Officer's Field, Osprey Quay, Portland

 

Team Dorset Facebook changes

22 Jan 2010

The new digital switch over!


 

Channel 4 awarded UK broadcaster rights for 2012 Paralympic Games

08 Jan 2010

The London 2012 Organising Committee has awarded the UK broadcast rights to Channel 4 following a highly competitive bidding process.

 

UPCOMING PHOENIX EVENT

Phoenix Logo

07 Jan 2010

TWO BIRDS ONE STONE


 

5K Santa Fun Run

15 Dec 2009

The "MUST DO" family event of the year


 

AdiZone is a true 2012 legacy

08 Dec 2009

Friday 4 December 2009 saw the official opening of the first ever adiZone in the South West of England at Redlands Community Sports Hub.


 

'Portland's Living Quarry' needs your vote!

20 Nov 2009

'Portland's Living Quarry' is a finalist for the 'The People's Millions' and needs the people of Dorset to get together in order for this local project to stand a chance of winning.


 

Thousands attend 1,000 days to go event

02 Nov 2009

Fireworks, pumpkins and an Olympian!

 

Revive ‘1,000 days to go’ celebration

30 Oct 2009

Family fun this Saturday 31 Oct 2009


 

Planning a festival for 2012?

19 Oct 2009

Why not come along to explore ideas and links for a Jurassic Coast extravaganza . . .


 

AJA Design promotes AmSafe Bridport's new tank armour

14 Oct 2009

Fine example of Dorset doing business. . . .and keeping it local!


 

Work starts on low carbon homes at Osprey Quay on Portland

28 Sep 2009

Local company starts green development

 

Catering Show is back for second year running

28 Jul 2009

After a successful first event in October 2008, the organisers of the Weymouth & Portland Catering Show can confirm that this important trade exhibition for the regions’ hospitality and catering industry will return to the area on 20th and 21st October 2009.

 

Lloyds TSB using the power of London 2012 to inspire young people to become more active

Lloyds TSB London 2012 logo

30 Mar 2009

Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week 2009 takes place from 29 June to 3 July.

This is a unique opportunity for schools across Dorset to celebrate their successes in PE, launch new initiatives and profile all the wonderful work that has been taking place.


 

Team Dorset exhibiting at Business Link and SWRDA event

Business Link logo

30 Mar 2009

Business Link and SWRDA have put together an event for businesses where  'all the free support, information and advice you need is under one roof - a practical toolkit for business success in difficult times'.


 

'WelcomingOurWorld' offers FREE Customer Service Training in preparation 2012!

30 Mar 2009

For the second year running customer service training is being offered FREE to tourism businesses throughout Dorset!


 

Dragons Den is BACK and looking for 2012 inspired business!

Dragons Den flyer

23 Mar 2009

The new series of Dragons Den is on the horizon and the BBC are currently searching for Britain's best entrepreneurs with preferably an 'Olympic inspired' business idea!

 

Young designers invited to create special image for the London 2012 education programme

London 2012 black and white logo

16 Mar 2009

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and  Paralympic Games (LOCOG) launched a national  competition last week for 16-21 year olds.  The competition for students in full or part-time education is to create a new design to infill the London 2012 Olympic logo. The new in-filled logo will become the official London 2012 education logo.


 

B+B Weymouth signs Official Olympic Games Accommodation Contract

16 Mar 2009

The B+B Weymouth has become one of the first bed and breakfasts in Weymouth and Portland to become an official accommodation provider to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games' Sailing Event.


 

Powerful changes come from positive relationships

09 Mar 2009

Jack Russel, Managing Director of PDC Inspiration LTD and member of Team Dorset, has a few postive thoughts to share in these times of economic downturn.

 

Dorset partnership wins Beacon award

Dorset partnership receiving Beacon award

04 Mar 2009

Sadiq Khan MP last night awarded Beacon status to Dorset County Council and partners West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council for their outstanding work in building an Olympic Games and Paralympics legacy.


 

Local beach cafe wins prestigious National award

Staff from the Hive Cafe

23 Feb 2009

"We have a winning formula and feel strongly that in the run up to 2012 our goal is to hone and refine further what we've got going."


 

Launch event for Spirit of the Sea

23 Feb 2009

The launch event for the Spirit of The Sea Festival 2009 has been confirmed and if you wish to attend please click here!

 

Team Dorset backs ‘Wreck to Reef’ project

26 Jan 2009

The sinking of HMS Scylla-similar to proposed project for Dorset


 

Beacon Award Assessors Look at our 2012 Legacy

Beacon logo

10 Dec 2008

Assessors from the Improvement & Development Agency will take a close look at the legacy work on Friday 21st November.