Olympic Events in Lincolnshire

Sally Rate Project Manager Olympic Torch Relay 2012 – Lincolnshire Economy and Culture Lincolnshire County Council

LCC’s Role Route is managed at a District level Some aspects need county wide input – highways e.g. County wide initiatives: –Lincolnshire Show –Route Map –Events Calendar –Event Safety –Communications

Events Calendar Olympic specific events Keep track of what is going around the County Benefits: –Avoid duplication –Date/time clashes –Inspiration –Promotion Focus May-Sept 2012 Promotion from May 2012

Events SO Festival – Skegness Big Dance Event – Hykeham Community Breakfast - Skegness Stilt Walkers, Clowns, Zumba - Holbeach Mini Olympics – Grantham and Saxilby Theatre Performances – Stamford Olympic Spirit Craft Week – Gainsborough Old Hall

The Egyptians Are Coming! Egyptian Paralympic Team Pre games training camp: Boston, Louth, Lincoln Training Community Engagement Evening Events Legacy

What Else? Working closely with District councils, and other partners to make sure the Torch Relay is a success throughout Lincolnshire Promote Lincolnshire and local businesses Leave a positive legacy for the County

Thank you! Sally Rate Project Manager Olympic Torch Relay 2012 – Lincolnshire Economy and Culture Lincolnshire County Council