Olympic Tribute Mural

Walkway between Spon End and Croft Road

This mural celebrates

champions from in and around Coventry 

who have participated in the Olympics.

Above (left to right) 

Naomi Folkard (Leamington Spa) - Archery 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 Olympics

Rachel Smith (Coventry) - Rhythmic Gymnastic 2012 Olympics

Mandip Sehmi (Leamington Spa) - Wheelchair Rugby 

2008, 2012, 2016 Paralympics Games

Below (left to right)

Mandip Sehmi (as noted above)

The Olympic Torch - 12,100 torches all made in Coventry for 2012 Olympics

Neil Adams, MBE (Rugby) - Judo Silver Medals 1980 & 1984 Olympics

Marlon Devonish, MBE (Coventry) - Running Gold Medal in 2004. 

Participated 2008 Olympics

Below:

Nick Skelton (Bedworth) - Horse Jumping Gold Medals 2012 & 2016 Olympics

It is a big mural.  I'm so glad I found it.

Participating in Monday Mural

Hey! A Bale Race

Brandon Lane, Just outside Coventry

Do I miss the Olympic?  You betcha!

Have a look at my posting on Saturday, 11th August, of the horses beyond the bridge.  The scene above was taken of the hay fields directly behind me.

Well Done London Olympics 2012.....

...AND Thank You, Coventry for hosting all those football events.  Brilliant!!!!!

City of Coventry Stadium

The London Paralympics Games 2012 start on 29th August.

Women's Football Olympic Bronze Goes To Canada

City of Coventry Stadium

The final Olympic event to be hosted in Coventry today was the Women's Football Bronze Medal match.  Canada beat France in the last minutes - completely against the run of play.  The photo above was taken on Friday when Canada beat Team GB for a place in the semi-finals.  There were hugs all round.  The photo below was taken today of Canada's chief supporter.  She was displaying her flag (with autographs) but needed a little help.  Coventry's finest to the rescue.  Wonderful!!!!!

PS.  Please note:  Sunshine, blazing sunshine!

Happy Birthday, Rosie

Olympic Theme Here

City Of Coventry Stadium - Women's Quarterfinals

Great Britain vs Canada

I made it to an Olympic 2012 event.  My first visit ever to Coventry's magnificent football stadium.   Canada won by 2 goals. Unfortunately, Great Britian just didn't get into the game.  What an evening.  USA women played in Newcastle and are still in the competition....Go USA!

Another 'Welcome To Coventry'

Under the Ring Road (which circles around the City Centre)

What a delight went I got to this spot walking from the Train Station to the City Centre.  Walking under the Ring Road has never been pretty or interesting.  It has always been a dark, messy and wasted space that you are glad to leave behind you.  Because of the Olympic 2012, I imagine, we have a nice welcome sign and ever-changing lights that brighten up a gloomy space.  Well Done, Coventry.

A Good News Day

What fun I had straightening  the newspapers at our local grocery store so I could take this picture.  Almost every paper featured the Olympic 2012 opening ceremony.  If you missed the ceremony, be sure to watch 'highlights'.  You won't be disappointed.  And, hope you have a 'good news' day too.  Cheers!

Godiva Awakes...Tomorrow In Coventry

...and then she is off to London to celebrate Olympic 2012 and Paralympic Games powered by 100 cyclist.

University Square (looking towards Coventry Cathedral)

So the scene is set.  Here we have Lady Godiva standing 33ft high soon to be unveiled and move from Coventry to London powered by 100 cyclist. 

Lady Godiva soon to be unveiled

It is reported that the unveiling of Godiva will include a production of dancers, actors, aerialists, musicians, pyrotechnicians, carnivalists and 220 young people in a procession. On 29th July, she will be the focal point of Coventry’s Godiva Carnival and will then journey from Coventry to London to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Her movements will be activated by four performers and her hand and eyes radio-controlled.

Support mechanism 

Follow the link for more information Godiva Awakes

Gotcha! Olympic Champions Out For A Run....

...in a hurry!

Coventry is hosting 12 football matches (Men's & Women's) for Olympics 2012.  First two matches are today.  As a consequence, many of the roundabouts outside the City Centre are featuring Football.  This is one of them.

(Hope they haven't been to the local police station across the road...ha ha!)

Coventry Is Ready - Olympics 2012...

Coventry will be hosting 12 men and women's soccer matches at the City of Coventry Stadium.  Weather is picking up (hooray) and match numbers 1 and 2 are on Wednesday, 25th July (Women's Japan V Canada, Sweden V South Africa).

Lady Godiva Oversees Coventry Getting Ready for Olympics 2012

Legend has it that Lady Godiva (1040 to 1070) rode through the streets of Coventry

 in order to gain a remission of the oppressive taxation imposed by her husband on his tenants. 

Photo is of Lady Godiva statute which is located in Broadgate, Coventry. 

 Coventry is to host Olympic football events during the 2012 games in England.

Please note:  I am having the weekend off.  More on Monday, 10th.