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Winter Olympics on Woolwich Big Screen

 
Watch the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games on the big screen in General Gordon Square, Woolwich.

The Games run from Friday 12 February to Sunday 28 February. Throughout this time the screen will be broadcasting live from 8am to 10pm.

You will be able to watch British athletes competing in the biggest events including:

Snowboarder
  • skiing
  • bobsleigh 
  • luge
  • snowboarding
  • curling
  • ice hockey
  • figure skating.
Highlights will run in the mornings and early afternoon before live coverage begins in the early evening until 10pm.


Don't miss the opening ceremony highlights on Saturday 13 February between 12noon and 1pm and the closing ceremony on Monday 1 March between 1.45pm and 3.45pm.

Exclusive footage

There will also be exclusive interviews with athletes competing in the Games, along with a number of specially-created films from the Canadian cultural community.

Family enjoyment

Cllr John Fahy, Cabinet Member for Culture and Olympics, said: "With just over two years to go until London 2012, the Winter Games will give us an idea of what we all have to look forward to.

"In 2012 we hope to have more than one live site in the borough and they will be the focus of our celebrations. Somewhere residents can go to watch the live events or highlights and enjoy a range of cultural entertainment that we plan to organise at these locations for family enjoyment."

'A taste of what's to come'

The Vancouver 2010 coverage will be shown at 'Live Sites' in 18 cities across the UK.

Sebastian Coe, Chair of London 2012, said:

"The Live Sites are a great opportunity for cities across the UK to enjoy the action, and, with our exclusive content, they will be a great destination for families to enjoy what we expect to be an exciting and inspiring Winter Games.

"This will be a real taste of what the public can expect for 2012."

Further information

Visit the Vancouver 2010 website

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