Unfortunately, I was admitted to hospital on Monday and discharged today which resulted with me being unable to attend this special occasion but my Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gerry Shimbart, made a welcome speech and my wife, Hazel, attended on my behalf.
You may be aware that Havant Rotary Club has undertaken a massive project, as our local Olympic organisers, to enable our young people in Havant Borough to experience and demonstrate the Olympic values of friendship, excellence, respect and ideals of inspiration, courage, determination and equality during a 5-days Olympics celebration to be held 25th-29th June.
Currently, approx 90% of junior, primary and senior schools have already signed up and school staff are ready to encourage their students to become fully involved. It is envisaged there will be over 16,500 students, aged from 4 years plus, participating in many sporting events and related activities taking place at various local venues.
All students taking part in the week’s celebrations, in whatever capacity, will each receive a Certificate in acknowledgement of their effort, work and commitment to this special project as they will have demonstrated the seven Olympic values and ideals.
As the Mayor of Havant, I wholeheartedly commend Havant Rotary Club for working with our local schools and creating this fantastic opportunity for our young people to experience so many sporting activities in 5-days. I’m confident all students will enjoy themselves and will look forward, with added fervour, to the UK 2012 Olympic Games.
Thank you, Havant Rotary Club members, for organising this magnificent event.
