MERTON PARTNERS LONDON 2012 The Merton Experience Christine Parsloe Leisure & Culture Development Manager

Where Have We Come From … Supported the bid to win the 2012 Games for London, with branded events, activities in schools, links on the Council website, public meetings, flying the Olympic Flag, etc.Supported the bid to win the 2012 Games for London, with branded events, activities in schools, links on the Council website, public meetings, flying the Olympic Flag, etc. Worked with partners across the South London boroughs to ensure our area is best represented in every forum and for every consideration on the Games.Worked with partners across the South London boroughs to ensure our area is best represented in every forum and for every consideration on the Games.

Since Winning … We consulted on and delivered aWe consulted on and delivered a Cultural Strategy “A Better Future for All” We established a Cultural Partnership with four theme groups and the remit to oversee Merton’s contribution to & benefits from the 2012 GamesWe established a Cultural Partnership with four theme groups and the remit to oversee Merton’s contribution to & benefits from the 2012 Games We established separately a Merton Partners – London 2012 group, which is made up of people from all over Merton who are currently or are likely to be actively involved in the 2012 Games delivery locallyWe established separately a Merton Partners – London 2012 group, which is made up of people from all over Merton who are currently or are likely to be actively involved in the 2012 Games delivery locally The Chamber of Commerce has developed a 2012 Games - Business Forum with two action groups, working to get the best for businesses in MertonThe Chamber of Commerce has developed a 2012 Games - Business Forum with two action groups, working to get the best for businesses in Merton

What Next ? Planning for Merton’s part in the CulturalPlanning for Merton’s part in the CulturalOlympiad Developing Volunteering opportunitiesDeveloping Volunteering opportunities Accessing Business opportunitiesAccessing Business opportunities Engaging with Young People - celebrating the GamesEngaging with Young People - celebrating the Games Planning for Merton’s Olympic Event – Tennis at the All England ClubPlanning for Merton’s Olympic Event – Tennis at the All England Club Working with partners across London & particularly South LondonWorking with partners across London & particularly South London Developing & ensuring a long lasting legacy for Merton’s residents and communitiesDeveloping & ensuring a long lasting legacy for Merton’s residents and communities

Want to be involved ? Join one of the Cultural Partnership’sJoin one of the Cultural Partnership’s Theme Groups Provide contact details so we canProvide contact details so we can keep you updated Regularly check our website, which is currently being developedRegularly check our website, which is currently being developed Let us know what you can offer to assist us, venues, time, expertise, …Let us know what you can offer to assist us, venues, time, expertise, … Let us know your ideas and how you could deliver them in this big celebrationLet us know your ideas and how you could deliver them in this big celebration AND …AND …

Legacy What legacy should we be seeking toWhat legacy should we be seeking to deliver … - improvements to theatres, libraries & learning venues - new / improved sports & leisure facilities, parks & open spaces open spaces - increased volunteering - communities & cultures across the borough working together to improve where & how we live locally together to improve where & how we live locally - young and old respecting and celebrating both the similarities and differences between each other similarities and differences between each other - ??? ??? ??? - ??? ??? ???

Over To You… Included in your pack is a reply slip,Included in your pack is a reply slip, for you to tell us what you think the Merton Legacy might be Also ideas that you can bring to the Cultural Partnership Theme GroupsAlso ideas that you can bring to the Cultural Partnership Theme Groups And the opportunity to sign up for greater involvementAnd the opportunity to sign up for greater involvement

We Aim … To provide two public meetings about the 2012 Games each yearTo provide two public meetings about the 2012 Games each year Provide information on the website and through press articlesProvide information on the website and through press articles Develop with, for, and through Merton people a diverse and engaging contribution to the Cultural Olympiad locallyDevelop with, for, and through Merton people a diverse and engaging contribution to the Cultural Olympiad locally Develop with, for, and through Merton people a legacy which is appropriate, affordable and fitting for the residents and communities of Merton.Develop with, for, and through Merton people a legacy which is appropriate, affordable and fitting for the residents and communities of Merton.

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