John Baron MP encourages Basildon District to get involved in 2012 Games

MP highlights the many opportunities of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Having liaised with Sebastion Coe KBE [Chair, London 2012 Organising Committee], today John Baron MP called for local businesses, schools and community groups to get involved in the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic 2012 Games. The East of England has over 60 sporting facilities approved for use as part of the network of official training camps for athletes, and hundreds of schools are taking part in the official education programme, Get Set.

John said:

“The Games are a great thing for the country as a whole, and our region especially. It will be a chance to show how the UK can put on a fantastic event, and will hopefully inspire more young people to take up sport.

“There are lots of ways for people in Basildon and Billericay to get involved. I encourage local businesses to join the London 2012 Business Network, and local schools to join the Get Set education programme. Community groups can hold events and can apply for the Inspire mark for community projects inspired by the Games.

“This is a chance for everyone in the area to come together in support of a great event, and for many to benefit.”