Results tagged “Greenwich Park”
Protestors against the use of Greenwich Park for events at the 2012 Olympics have dug up a 19th Century law they believe will "scupper" Games' planners.
Pressure group No To Greenwich Olympic Equestrian Events (Nogoe) claim the use of Circus Field in Blackheath, next to Greenwich Park, is illegal under the Metropolitan Commons Act 1866.
An event designed to highlight the plight of the British pub has been cancelled.
Acts such as ABC, Go West and T'Pau were due to appear in Greenwich Park for the Pub In The Park event between September 18 and 20. But organisers have pulled the plug, blaming the recession and "slower than expected ticket sales".
There are just three years to go until the greatest show on Earth arrives on Canary Wharf's doorstep and the excitment is building.
The man in charge of successfully delivering the 2012 Olympics Games is Paul Deighton, chief executive of the London Organising Commitee (Locog).
The Wharf goes on a foraging trip from Greenwich to Blackheath
When I first packed my bindle for the city years ago, I made a promise to my mother.
"Even if I turn into a crack-addled murderer who drives an SUV," I said, "at least I will never eat stuff off the road."
She would be so disappointed in me right now.
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival (June 25 - 28)
Hansel and Gretel, Greenwich Park
Water Music, National Maritime Museum
Fous de Bassin, Millwall Outer Dock
Pi L'eau, Woolwich Town Centre
Blazing sunlight hit my eyes as I walked out of Island Gardens DLR.
I slipped my sunglasses on, checked my watch and lent back against one of the station's cool grey walls.
A breeze stirred the leaves on the trees to my left. I was waiting for the package to arrive.
Lord Sebastian Coe admitted he was delighted with the ringing endorsement from the IOC's Co-ordination Commission after their visit to check London's preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Lord Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee (Locog), spoke to The Wharf about the visit and the increased importance the Games have for London's economy.
A gaggle of cantering Santas have helped make several charities £80,000 richer.
DoitforCharity gathered around 850 participants for its first charity Santa Run in Greenwich Park on Sunday - and their festive frolics will bring good cheer to several good causes this Christmas.
