IF the plans come to fruition, the Olympics could have a positive effect on those of you out there who enjoy taking a dip. The plans only apply to England, with different setups in Scotland and Wales, but if you are an OAP, you get first dibs. Those under sixteen get the next bite of the cherry, and then ‘by’ 2012, all people will be allowed free entry to swimming pools. Whether this will only apply to local government run pools, or if private companies will receive subsidies as well, I don’t know, but if this does come through, it is no bad thing.
May 26 2007
Cheltonian Chastised
Matt Parker, who is from Cheltenham, created a website to assist people in London rent their homes out to visitors during the upcoming Olympic games. However the organising committee of the 2012 London Olympic Games have threatened him with legal action, citing the fact that he is using the Olympic brand without permission and is not an official sponsor.
He stated “It’s me and my website and I hope they reconsider and take a more lenient stance”.
Not wishing to lose the site, and presumably some sort of income it generates, he has modified relevant sections of the site.
Fair play for coming up with the idea, but not too surprising his knuckles were rapped if he attempted to associate the site with the Olympics in any way.
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