Be part of Olympic ceremony celebrations

To celebrate the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Bromsgrove District Council is holding a special event at Sanders Park on Friday 27 July from 5pm – 10.30pm.

As part of the celebrations, there will be a giant screen showing live coverage of the official opening ceremony from 7.30pm. Local dance and arts groups, schools and sports clubs have been invited to perform and showcase their talents throughout the evening.

The council is also looking for local people who enjoy dancing to take part in a social dance in the park. Enthusiasts will be able to waltz, foxtrot and quick-step their way around an outdoor dance floor to Ballroom, Sequence and Latin inspired music with organist Tony Roberts. There are two twenty-minute social dance slots available from 5pm – 5.20pm and 6.40pm – 7pm. Places are limited and need to be pre-booked.

As well as the big screen and on-site performances, there will be a range of family fun activities and games taking place at Sanders Park. Food and refreshments will also be available to purchase at the event.

Cllr Mike Webb, Portfolio Holder for Leisure at Bromsgrove District Council, said: “An estimated worldwide TV audience of over a billion people will watch the opening ceremony live. Make sure you get down to Sanders Park to join in the celebrations and fun activities on offer.”

To reserve your place for one of the two social dance slots, call Sarah Chatterley on 01527 881289 or email sarah.chatterley@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk