Free Olympic Park tickets for Newham Residents (Saturday 11 August)

Stop Press: Good News! Free tickets tomorrow (Saturday 11 August only) to the London 2012 Olympic Park for Newham Residents.

"The Mayor of Newham has secured 1,000 FREE tickets for Newham residents to enter the Olympic Park in Stratford tomorrow (Saturday 11 August).

Tickets are available from 10am on Saturday 11 August from the information points at the council's two Newham Live sites, our free outdoor events featuring all the Olympic action on giant screens.
The Newham Live sites are located in:

• Stratford Park, West Ham Lane E15
• Central Park, High Street South, East Ham E6

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to a maximum of four per person. Proof of Newham residence will be required. Under-16s will need to be accompanied by an adult.

These high demand tickets will allow you to experience the magic of the Olympic Park but do not get you in to any Olympic Venue.

Please note, there are restrictions in place regarding what you may take into the Olympic Park - for more information please visit www.london2012.com/spectators"

East Ham on Sea: Mayor's Newham Show 2011

Picture is of a beach complete with deck chairs, a paddling area and even free donkey rides for children.  In the middle of London.

Last weekend was the annual Mayor's Newham show in Central Park, which despite being very soggy at times was still successful with over 25000 people attending.

I was in a tent on both days for an hour or so with other Councillors talking to local residents about a wide variety of community issues. 

As well as the beach there was music, dancing, sports, live theatre, exhibitions, history, cabaret, arts, crafts, freshly cooked food and a fun fair.  Apparently the rain did encourage more people than ever to go inside the marques to have the free medical and health checks on offer.  So it is true - every cloud does have a silver lining.