London 2012 Open Weekend
For one weekend each year, everyone can share in the spirit of the Games together in their
local area. The London 2012 Open Weekend is open for anyone to get involved by hosting
events and celebrations.
The London 2012 Open Weekend is a UK-wide celebration that takes place every year to mark the
number of years to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In 2011,
Open Weekend runs from 22-24th July, and will celebrate just one year to go!
The Open Weekend is a great opportunity for communities to come together and host their own
celebratory events and for community groups to showcase what they do and inspire others to get
involved.
Open Weekend has enabled millions of people across the UK to take part in sporting and cultural
events. This year, organisers at London 2012 will set a theme for the Open Weekend – details will
be announced soon.
The Open Weekend Grant Fund
Norfolk County Council wishes to encourage many communities in Norfolk to take part and to
help this happen we have launched an Open Weekend Grant Fund. The grant aims to enable towns
and parishes across the county to host their own small sporting and cultural events or activities to
mark one year to go until the start of the Games.
About the grant
Grants of up to £500 are available to help communities to stage and promote their own events and
activities over the London 2012 Open Weekend in 2011, from 22-24th July.
Community groups, organisations and town and parish councils can apply and events need to be of
a sporting or cultural nature, non-commercial and not-for-profit. Preference will also be given to
new events or activities that bring community groups and residents together, engage volunteers
and leave a positive legacy.
There will be two application rounds – the dates are as follows:
Round 1 – Closing date Friday 25th February
Round 2 – Closing date Friday 29th April
Further information, criteria and a PDF application form can be downloaded here (please email
norfolk2012@Norfolk.gov.uk for a Microsoft Word version of the application form):
Open Weekend Grant Application Form
Open Weekend Grant Criteria
Open Weekend Grant Frequently Asked Questions
If you wish to discuss your idea or application with a member of our team, please contact the Arts
Service on 01603 222941 or email any questions to norfolk2012@norfolk.gov.uk