OPEN UP: Ability
“Open Up” gives “Ability” to be part of London 2012
in Bedfordshire
In the run up to the London Games in 2012, young people and adults are invited to celebrate the London 2012 “Open Up” weekend with some exciting free events taking place in Bedfordshire. It also happens to coincide with the same weekend as the opening of the Special Olympics in Leicester.
"Open Up: ABILITY" is part of the London 2012 Open Weekend supported by BP– an open invitation to get involved in the three day national celebration marking the countdown to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
From Friday 24th July to Saturday 25th July there will be a range of events to encourage the public showcase their own "Ability" or come and watch others perform -- from singing and dancing right through to other forms of talent.
Friday 24th July – Events 12.00 to 7.00pm
“Open Up : Ability 2 Sing”
(includes Poetry Competition and Quiz Night – Prizes: Nubian Jak Games and Posters)
Saturday 25th July – Events from 12.00 to 7.00pm
“Open Up : Ability 2 Dance”
(includes Talent Competition – Prizes : Mall Shopping Vouchers)
For the first time in Bedfordshire, some events have being designed to encourage participation from those with a physical or learning disability to create a unique celebration under the main London theme of "Open Up." The programme has also been designed to accommodate an early evening finish to encourage participation from across the spectrum. All events are also open to wheelchair users.
“On Track 4 Gold” is a project created by Nubian Jak Community Trust to support public engagement with the opportunities afforded under London 2012. This current project -- “Open Up: Ability” is part of a continuing programme of activities.
Jak.Bubeula-Dodd, Chair and Founder of “On Track 4 Gold” said: “Because Luton is such a rich town of diverse people and cultures this was a major factor in hosting the project in this part of Bedfordshire. The fact that we can now embrace diversity in its truest sense – through disability, race, faith, gender and so on – with “Open Up: Ability” makes for a more inclusive project for the benefit of all. We’re looking forward to hosting a great weekend of events.”
The Bedfordshire based Cultural Olympiad Open Up Weekend events are hosted by Nubian Jak Community Trust to provide a commissioned dance activity for BOOST, supported by Diversity Arts Incubation Programme, Luton Cultural Services Trust, Street Dance Productions and the UK Centre for Carnival Arts. A local social enterprise, Eventaprise, will aid with event management and with audience participation from disability groups.
Full programme details are available on the Luton Cultural Services Trust website and can be emailed by writing to info@ontrack4gold.com.
Come out and be part of the On Track 4 Gold activities for Bedfordshire as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend. Over 2 days in Luton, Friday 24th July - Saturday 25th July there will be a range of events to show different level of Ability. Come and watch or join in. Events include singing and dancing right through to other forms of talent. For the first time in Bedfordshire, all events are being designed to encourage participation from those with a disability and/or special needs to celebrate the main London theme of OPEN UP.
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