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Having fun at the olympics

Just wanted to put a positive post on how much I am enjoying the Olympics! Myself, one year old and husband cheered on the flame when it arrived at Central Park during the Newham Mayor's Show, which was absolutely brilliant with lots of activities which kept my baby and my bigger kid (my husband) amused! At the show we got the tickets for residents to tour the park. We subsequently went and had a great time, the army and police were sooo friendly, and the volunteers really do spread good cheer. Though we couldn't go into the venues, the crowd outside were so lovely and everyone was in a good mood to cheer Team GB on! Aren't they doing well? And don't you think London is being shown as one of the greatest cities in the world? We have so much to be proud of, just hope people can be a bit more positive some times!

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Tracey G
Forgot to add I went to Central Park over the weekend and again had a really good time! Lots of activities for my little one and on Sunday we were boogying to a steel band playing some really great tunes. So not just Olympics Stratford, but Newham is putting on a good show. I was surprised Central park was not packed out like Victoria or Hyde Park!
James C
I was also there went the Flame passed though, and yes it was very good, best thing Newham has done in Central park for years!
I was lucky enough to see the Hockey GB men beat the Argies! and it was great, the atmosphere was fantastic inside the stadium and outside in the Park, we even got a wave from Lenox Lewis and Gary Liniker form the BBC studio.
It was strange everyone was nice, there was no dodgy looking ass-holes wearing hoodies, no attiude, no what what, inint....It was nice people enjoying a great day out enjoying themselves, it was an amazing day, and one I will never forget.
Richard Cinactive
Tracey G, I'm glad you started this post. There has been an awful lot of negativity about the Olympics and the Borough, but here we have something to be very proud of taking place right under our noses.
I'm no real sports fan but I'm absolutely loving the Olympics, and really looking forward to the Paralympic Games at the end of August.
The vibe around Stratford has been fantastic. Seeing the teams and visitors from around the world wandering around the streets of Stratford is surreal, but a lovely sight to see. 
Proud to be a Londoner and proud to be British!
Michelle D
Tracey, totally agree with you! We popped down to see the Flame at Gallions Reach, I'm glad we did as it wasn't a massive turnout there, but we got fantastic views & cheered the 14yr old torchbearer on, which I'm sure he appreciated! We have done incredibly well do far in the Olympics & as far as I can see we, as locals should be proud! X
Steve D
Just want to say 'hi' to the Streetlife community and my good friend Ricard C - who told be about the site! I look forward to chats & 'discussions' on various local subjects in the coming days, weeks, months etc!!    lol :-) as I get to know my way around the site you can bet I will become more involved and I'n afraid ( for your sakes!) more vocal!! lol :-) - Steve
Phil M
Welcome Steve D
Steve D
cheers Phil M ! :-) xSx

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