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2012 in the East Midlands

Volunteering, culture, sport, business...there are plenty of ways to join in with 2012 right now.

The 2012 Games are everyone's Games. So if you live in the East Midlands, there are lots of opportunities to join in.

Whether it's supplying the Games as a business, getting involved in a cultural project or volunteering in your local community, you can be part of the 2012 experience.

For all enquiries about the East Midlands’ plans to make the most of the 2012 Games email: [email protected]

Did you know?


  • The East Midlands have 32 facilities in the London 2012 Pre Games Training Camps Guide
  • The Government’s Free Swimming programme has been adopted by over 80% of Local Authorities in the East Midlands.
  • There is a London 2012 Live Site in Leicester.
  • 46 London 2012 Handover flags were raised in the East Midlands to celebrate the Handover of the Games from Beijing to London.
  • The East Midlands will host a number of major sports events between now and 2012, including the ICC Twenty20 World Cup in 2009 and the Women's Hockey Trophy in 2010.

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    • East Midlands Development Agency
      Regional Development Agency promoting regional economic development
    • Championing the East Midlands
      East Midlands plans for maximising the benefits of the 2012 Games
    • Sport England - East Midlands
      Invests in and promotes community sport to create an active nation
    • Government Office for the East Midlands
      Hub of central government in the East Midlands
    • Enjoy East Midlands
      Organisation for tourism in the East Midlands
    • Culture East Midlands
      Promotes the value and importance of culture in the region