Coventry and Warwickshire 2012 Partnership

We want to know about Your Journey to London 2012. The Journey can be one taken by an individual, a school, college or university, a local sports club, a business or any other organisation.

What is inspiring you about London 2012 and what will you be doing to be part of it? Maybe you want to volunteer, to win a business contract or even to compete for Team GB.

Whatever your ambition, we’re interested. Read the examples of some of the Journeys to 2012 that are already underway in Coventry and Warwickshire. We would love to hear about Your Journey to London 2012.

We invite you to submit Your 2012 Journey and be inspired by the Journeys of others across Coventry and Warwickshire.

If you would like to tell us how you are inspired by the Games then please complete the form.

Ben Jones Journey to 2012

Where Ben Jones is now...

A 21 year old Law Graduate from Warwick University, who lives, works and trains in Coventry. A member of Coventry Godiva Harriers, he has progressed from schoolboy titles to England junior representative honours over cross country and is now serving his apprenticeship in senior national competition.

Where Ben Jones would like to be in 2012...

Ultimately running for Team GB in the 2012 Olympic marathon.

What Ben Jones needs to do to get there...

Convert junior success into senior GB representative honours. Improving all track performances before transferring to the road and his marathon debut in 2010. Increasing and then consistently maintaining his training to meet the demands of world marathon running. A diet of twice a day training throughout the year, a weekly journey of running more than 90 miles a week.

Stratford Sharks Swimming Club Journey to 2012

Where Stratford Sharks Swimming Club is now...

Currently 200 competitive swimmers, approximately 120 of which are Juniors at 12 and under. Competing in the first divisions of the Senior and Junior leagues, with 5-9 swimmers competing each year at the National Championships. Three of our current swimmers have been ‘talent spotted’ and identified as having Olympic potential. They have taken part in a number of the GB and Welsh fast-track programmes to develop Olympic Class Swimmers.

Where Stratford Sharks Swimming Club would like to be in 2012...

In 2012 we would hope to have at least six swimmers competing in International Class fields, three of which could compete at the London 2012 Games.

What Stratford Sharks Swimming Club needs to do to get there...

The club desperately needs additional pool space for training and high-class training facilities. This would include regular access to a 50m pool, accompanying land training and conditioning facilities, additional professional coaching and world class coaching techniques. Additional funding through grants and sponsors is essential to provide top class training and coaching facilities.

Terry Herlihy Journey to 2012

Where Terry Herlihy is now...

Aged 17, Leamington born Terry is currently working as a peer mentor within Hybrid:arts – a major element of this role is his involvement in a series of Staying Safe projects, using the medium of music and technology to reach out to young people with Staying Safe messages discouraging irresponsible behaviour and improving community relations.

Where Terry Herlihy would like to be in 2012...

In 2012 Terry would like to be growing his own social enterprise operation utilising the inspiration of the Olympic Games and the power of music and creative technology to build a better future for young people and brighten their outlook and aspirations.

What Terry Herlihy needs to do to get there...

Terry is undertaking continued Peer Mentor and Music Technology training, and embarking on a new project with his fellow peer mentors, which will take the staying safe products they have made into schools to spread positive messages and set the ball rolling. 

Imagineer Productions Journey to 2012

Where Imagineer Productions is now...

A recently formed events production company in Coventry who have delivered spectacular large scale performances to tie in with major sporting and cultural events that the city have hosted. These include the opening ceremony to the International Children’s Games and the Celebrating Coventry weekend.

Where Imagineer Productions would like to be in 2012...

Delivering a first rate Cultural Olympiad for the sub-region and participating in the London carnival celebrations. Delivering a large scale celebratory cultural project which leaves, as a legacy, an iconic piece of public art for Coventry and increases the profile of the city.

What Imagineer Productions needs to do to get there...

Work with local, national and international partners to secure funding from 2008 -2012 to support a developing programme of cultural activity which feeds our major 2012 project. We will also work in partnership with Kinetika Arts International as part of ImagiNation:Our Nation to embed Coventry’s cultural offer into a national framework.

Clarus Training Journey to 2012

Where Clarus Training is now...

Clarus is a facilitation and training company who specialise in partnering and co-operative working.

Where Clarus Training would like to be in 2012...

Our vision for 2012 is to be an a key provider of facilitation services to businesses and organisations supporting the 2012 effort in London and our sub-region.

What Clarus Training needs to do to get there...

In order to achieve this we will support our clients in building effective, collaborative and long lasting partnerships which will benefit both 2012 and the ongoing success of British Industry.

Coventry Silvercraft Journey to 2012

Where Coventry Silvercraft is now...

Coventry Silvercraft are manufacturers, suppliers and engravers of all Corporate Giftware, Trophies, Jewellery and Badgeware. Established in 1945 we produced the 2005 International Children’s Games and 2007 UK School Games badges.

Where Coventry Silvercraft would like to be in 2012...

We would like to be producing some of the medals and badges for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and their associated sponsors.

What Coventry Silvercraft needs to do to get there...

We will aim to contact the necessary people by direct marketing and by completing any Tender Opportunities that arise.

Roger Bailey, Blue Badge Tourist Guide Journey to 2012

Where Roger Bailey, Blue Badge Tourist Guide is now...

A regional Blue Badge Tourist Guide, currently working in the Heart of England fulltime. The only 2012 Venue Endorsed Guide outside of London.

Where Roger Bailey, Blue Badge Tourist Guide would like to be in 2012...

Conducting tours related to the Olympics, both in Coventry and Warwickshire, the wider region and locations in and around London, to enable everyone to have their own 2012 experience.

What Roger Bailey, Blue Badge Tourist Guide needs to do to get there...

Build on my recently gained endorsement for 2012 Venues and better focus on promoting what I can offer visitors and those interested in anything associated with this great, once in a lifetime event.

Coventry Cathedral Journey to 2012

Where Coventry Cathedral is now...

Old Cathedral was destroyed in a bombing raid. New Cathedral was consecrated in 1962. Currently a worldwide symbol of the power of Peace and Reconciliation and strives, inspired by the Christian faith, to support organisations around the world seeking peace in their communities.

Where Coventry Cathedral would like to be in 2012...

2012 is the Cathedral’s Golden Jubilee year. Our ambition is to establish the Cathedral as a World Class Centre for Peace & Reconciliation. The ministry closely parallels the ideals of the International Olympic movement of international friendship and cultural understanding and hopes to feature in the 2012 Torch Relay as part of the Cultural Olympiad celebrations.

What Coventry Cathedral needs to do to get there...

By 2012 to have improved the 50yr old infrastructure and offer modern facilities and activities that further define it as a World-Class centre for Peace & Reconciliation, and encourage tourists to visit and engage with the Cathedral’s awe-inspiring and deeply symbolic buildings and artworks.

Woodland School Journey to 2012

Where Woodland School is now...

Home to Coventry Gymnastics and Judo Club who have a number of past National, European and Commonwealth champions, the school has been working for the past three years with British Gymnastics to create a centre of excellence for gymnastics in Coventry.

Where Woodland School would like to be in 2012...

A leader in talent development and identification and developing the sport from grass routes participation to excellence with a view to producing possible Olympic and Paralympic medalists of the future and develop a specialist judo centre of excellence for the region.

What Woodland School needs to do to get there...

Continue to work with NGB's of each sport and local and regional partners to develop both sports in line with current practices. Recruit and retain athletes into the sport and encourage participation and the delivery of high quality PE and school sport, whilst supporting the growing number of elite athletes to achieve their goals.

Queen Elizabeth School Journey to 2012

Where Queen Elizabeth School is now...

From September the school has been designated as a specialist sports college and joins a strong team within the Warwickshire County PE School Sport Steering Group.

Where Queen Elizabeth School would like to be in 2012...

A significant force within Atherstone and the wider county sports partnership, working in partnership with the local authority, school sport partners and other local stakeholders to deliver high quality PE, talent identification and school sport.

What Queen Elizabeth School needs to do to get there...

Work with the County PE and school sport team and contribute to the steering group, using 2012 as an inspiration to recruit and retain young people into sport to achieve their own aspirations as an athlete, coach, sports administrator or volunteer.