It’s all happening in East London – Stratford to be precise! If we win, the proposed Olympic Park will be based on a 500-acre site near the train station. Nine (count ‘em) new venues will include the 80,000 main stadium (which would host the opening and closing ceremonies) as well as the athletics events. There will also be a Hockey Centre with two stadia, and a Velopark with a velodrome and BMX track, with four multi-sport arenas for the remaining events. The great news is that work has already started on the Aquatics Centre (to contain two 50m swimming pools and a diving pool) which will be built whether London wins the bid or not. So we’re guaranteed a brand spanking new swimming pool whatever the outcome of the bid! If you’re a sporty type yourself, or even just enjoy watching other people, the Olympics in London is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The decision on whether or not London will stage the 2012 is made on 2 July. Until then we’re keeping our fingers firmly crossed.