Thursday, 16 August 2012
Sunday, 12 August 2012
Croydon's Olympic Legacy
Despite all the
negative headlines in the lead up to the Olympic Games, everyone knew deep down
that London 2012 was going to be a success. What I don’t think anyone could
have realised was just how successful it was going to be.
Not only have our glorious and dedicated Team GB athletes shattered their medal score fromBeijing , but our sporting
heroes have dominated every single Olympic discipline with flair and
commitment. It’s not only our athletes that deserve praise, the many thousands
of volunteers who have helped with security, planning, the opening and closing
ceremonies have shown the world that London really is the beating heart of the
world. With every day comes a new, inspirational headline alongside a life changing
imagine of a Team GB athlete winning gold and often breaking records.
As someone privileged to have lived in Croydon all my life, we must also recognise the huge contribution our town has made to this year’s athletics team. Croydon athletes like Martyn Rooney, Lawrence Okoye, James Dasaolu, James Ellington, Luol Deng have already made headlines for their efforts in London 2012, in four years time will they be bringing home gold medals for our country? Quite possibly.
As I watched the Olympic flame pass through my own Council ward in Waddon as residents cheered, I knew London 2012 was already going to be something special. Croydon’s famous community spirit was indeed united behind making the Games a great success and our home grown athletes made us proud.
Today, the Prime Minister has called for more investment and time to be spent on competitive sports in schools. This policy should be embraced moved forward to by everyone who has benefitted from the joy of this truly golden Olympic Games.
Not only have our glorious and dedicated Team GB athletes shattered their medal score from
As someone privileged to have lived in Croydon all my life, we must also recognise the huge contribution our town has made to this year’s athletics team. Croydon athletes like Martyn Rooney, Lawrence Okoye, James Dasaolu, James Ellington, Luol Deng have already made headlines for their efforts in London 2012, in four years time will they be bringing home gold medals for our country? Quite possibly.
As I watched the Olympic flame pass through my own Council ward in Waddon as residents cheered, I knew London 2012 was already going to be something special. Croydon’s famous community spirit was indeed united behind making the Games a great success and our home grown athletes made us proud.
Today, the Prime Minister has called for more investment and time to be spent on competitive sports in schools. This policy should be embraced moved forward to by everyone who has benefitted from the joy of this truly golden Olympic Games.
Monday, 6 August 2012
Have you seen Tia Sharpe?
Police
have renewed calls for public help over the disappearance of 12 year old Croydon
school girl Tia Sharp.
Tia was last seen leaving her
grandmother's home in New Addington, South London, at around midday on Friday
after telling relatives she was going to the Whitgift Centre in Croydon town
centre.
She
was wearing a yellow bandeau top over a white bra with visible cross straps, very faded grey jeans and a pair of black Nike trainers with pink tick on.
Tia
is described as white, slim build, 4ft 5in tall and wearing glasses.
Anyone
who has seen Tia or knows of her whereabouts should call 0208 721 4005 or 116 000.
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