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Key Timelines
We have compiled a timeline of key activities being undertaken over the next 5-6 years regionally and nationally.
2007
| 31 January |
Closing date for Pre-Games Training Camps submissions |
| 2 February |
Consultation on ODA's Olympic Transport Plan closes |
| Spring |
Launch of South East Business Support Programme |
| May |
Expected launch of LOCOG Marketing Plan and Logo
Launch of South East Business Opportunities Network |
| 9 May |
Launch of SE Framework, Ascot Racecourse |
| 22 May |
London 2012 Nations and Regions meeting |
| June |
UK 2012 Roadshow starts |
| June |
LOCOG'’s Volunteering Strategy published
Actions plans to deliver "On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!" – South East Tourism Strategy agreed |
| 4 June |
South East Group meeting, SEEDA, 1400-1700 |
| 8 July |
Stage One of the Tour De France in Kent (Medway - Canterbury) |
30 July -
4 August |
World Cup Archery championships in Dover |
| Autumn |
Legacy Trust UK opens to applications for funding to support cultural and sporting activities in the run up to 2012 (£40m available nationally) |
| September |
UK 2012 Roadshow ends |
| 10 September |
Tour of Britain leg in South East – Reading - Southampton |
| 18 September |
Nations and Regions meeting |
| 21 September |
SEG meeting, 1000-1300 |
| 4 December |
Nations and Regions meeting |
| 18 December |
SEG meeting, SEEDA, 1400-1700 |
2007 – 2011
2008
Procurement of Games services contracts begins
Start of work on AirTrack
(rail link between Heathrow, Reading, Guildford and Waterloo) |
| August |
Pre-Games Camp Training Guide published
Beijing Games closing ceremony hand over to London
4 year Cultural Olympiad commences
South East Cultural Olympiad launch |
2008 - 2012
| Procurement of Games services contracts |
2010
LOCOG's Volunteer programme recruitment starts
Possible UK School Games Portsmouth/Milton Keynes
Commonwealth Games – Delhi
Shanghai World Expo |
2010 – 2011
2011
| Public tickets go on sale |
| June / July |
Island Games – Isle of Wight (over 3000 athletes expected) |
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WorldSkills London (biennial event in skills calendar) |
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Improved access to Dorney Lake completed (as part of Thames Valley Strategic Coach and Bus network) |
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Planned completion of AirTrack |
2012
| Pre-Games Training Camps in region |
27 July -
12 August |
Olympic Games |
29 August -
9 Sept |
Paralympic Games |
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