Community

Inspire Mark Projects

An Olympic and Paralympic first, the London 2012 Inspire programme enables non-commercial organisations across the UK to link their events and projects to the London 2012 Games in an official scope. Find out what is going on in Wales

Torch Relay

The Olympic Flame will travel to within an hour of 95 per cent of people in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey during the 70-day Olympic Torch Relay. It will enable local communities to shine a light on the best their area has to offer - from breathtaking landscapes to dynamic urban areas.  Find out if the torch is coming through a town near you.

The Paralympic Torch Relay will help generate excitement for the Games before the Opening Ceremony as it journeys through the UK nations. Plans are underway for an exciting and unique Relay, which will include a series of celebrations and events. Watch this space for more information, available later this year.

Open Weekend

Celebrations marking one year to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games started on 22^nd July, check out what has been happening in Wales and across the UK

Volunteering

Sporting events around the world are supported by an army of Volunteers and London 2012 is no exception. See how you could volunteer your time and be involved in the Olympic and/or Paralympic Games.

Events are just one way to volunteer in sport, sports clubs provide the best opportunities to help you get involved in your favourite sport.

Volunteer roles include coaching, administration, refereeing, driving and management which all fulfil an important role in sport. It is the commitment of time and energy for the benefit of society and the community and can take many forms. If you want to give something abck to Welsh sport, sign up to Behind Every Star today.

Cultural Olympiad

The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is the largest cultural celebration in the history of the modern Olympic and Paralympic Movements.

Live Sites

Cardiff and Swansea have two of the 20 big screens operating at locations across the UK. Working with the BBC and local authorities, they feature all the latest action and news from London 2012.