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UK Inspire Day celebrates the spirit of the Games

More than 10m people have taken part in thousands of projects in sport, the arts and volunteering.

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Today celebrates the that have been inspired by the , with events taking place across the UK to encourage people to do something special in their local communities.

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UK Inspire Day also marks the start of a summer showcase which will see London 2012 Inspire Projects staging events and celebrations across Live Sites, Flame Festivals and the Torch Relay route throughout the UK.

Manchester will play host to the Nowt2do Dance Troop with a street dance performance in the city centre and London바카라 사이트s City Hall will display a photography exhibition of Inspire Projects which tell the stories of Londoners and their 2012 legacy. In Cardiff, passersby can enjoy football demonstrations from Cardiff City Football Club바카라 사이트s disability sports project 바카라 사이트Every Player Counts바카라 사이트 whilst in Plymouth Inspire projects will lead 바카라 사이트have a go바카라 사이트 sports sessions including cheerleading, volleyball, table tennis and football. 

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  • Read about the legacy so far in
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Published 15 May 2012