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Quote: Originally posted by cbreddie on 16/9/2012Yes it was a great show, but my point is that it could have been done cheaper. Unfortunately all countries who want to stage the Olympics want to outdo the last one, and that means BIG money.

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Quote: Originally posted by PigletandTigger on 16/9/2012

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£29 million for one opening ceremony....you don't seriously believe that a but couldn't have been shaved of and it still had some wow factor? As others have said, it's the sport that matters, not George Michael

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Quote: Originally posted by PigletandTigger on 16/9/2012

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£29 million for one opening ceremony....you don't seriously believe that a but couldn't have been shaved of and it still had some wow factor? As others have said, it's the sport that matters, not George Michael

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Quote: Originally posted by Leicaman on 16/9/2012

Quote: Originally posted by PigletandTigger on 16/9/2012£29 million for one opening ceremony....you don't seriously believe that a but couldn't have been shaved of and it still had some wow factor? As others have said, it's the sport that matters, not George Michael

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But as I said, contracts and draft plans would have been in place well before the recession.

But let's go along with your argument and cancel the entire opening and closing ceremonies. That would have saved - now are you ready for this - five percent of one percent of the entire budget.

Amazing savings! And if as you suggest they had just been trimmed the savings would have been say two percent of one percent of the entire budget.

But the opening and closing were the highlights of the entire games and set the tone for the massive success that the games became.

But do you know that the games could end up costing nothing? Try doing some Googling on what hosting the Olympics did for Barcelona and Sydney.

Anyway, what other massive savings could we have made?

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I also think that the cost for the opening and closing ceremony was way too much. The trouble is now that who takes the games on spend more than the previouse games and try to out do the others. Some one has to be brave and say we will do the games but cut all the high cost for the ceremonys.

Rgarding the figure that has been said (29 million pounds) could be better spent on helping local organisers and get the people that is being said who  want to get involved in the sport of thier choice. Even one of the TV presenters said her daughter can't get into a place localy.

WG

Quote: Originally posted by PigletandTigger on 16/9/2012I am concerned that in many places around the country we will not have the ability to create any Olympic legacy or to "inspire a generation" as we have no facilities, we have no coaches and we have no resources to provide them.   

Quote: Originally posted by Simontodd on 17/9/2012

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16/9/2012

Quote: Originally posted by PigletandTigger on 16/9/2012I am concerned that in many places around the country we will not have the ability to create any Olympic legacy or to "inspire a generation" as we have no facilities, we have no coaches and we have no resources to provide them.   

But don't you live in Dorest that benefited from new roads, super-fast fibre-optic broadband and an improved national sailing base?

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Just looked at your councils website, it lists the following benefits to Dorset so far

    Relief Road and new transport infrastructure
    New artist designed footbridges
    Transport and promotion links with Bristol Airport
    Expansion of Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy - winning new events
    New marina and marine workshops
    Accredited new sailing school
    Royal Yachting Association permanent training centre built
    On shore athletes accommodation underway
    Enhanced publicity for Dorset and Weymouth & Portland across all media
    Visit Britain to promote Dorset and Weymouth & Portland abroad
    Spirit of the Sea Festival - additional visitors and income
    Increased marine based development at Osprey Quay
    Removal of 'Tank Farm' - which will be used for employment after 2012 - plus improved entrance to Portland
    Cultural Olympiad events inspire community activity
    £1m+ Investment by Arts Council and English Heritage in Weymouth Seafront Regeneration
    Potential 2012 Sponsors Investment ...being pursued
    Marine and Coastal access improvements
    'Access to Nature' Lottery Funded Project £550,000
    Free Promotion of Weymouth & Portland and Dorset on South West Train Stations
    Chesil Beach Centre Expansion £1.1m scheme, with £550,000 Heritage Lottery Grant

Your point now is?
Simon

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