Commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery, London, working in partnership with London 2012 partner BT, Road to 2012 opened at The Mound, Edinburgh on Friday 1 June 2012.
Having won gold, with Anna Watkins, this weekend in the double sculls at the 2012 World Cup in Lucerne, Glasgow-born Katherine Grainger is Britain’s most successful oarswoman. She took up rowing at Edinburgh University in 1993 and competed internationally for the first time in 1997. In 2009 Grainger won silver in the women’s single sculls at the World Rowing Championships. At the finals of the first Rowing World Cup in 2010 she won gold in the double sculls with Watkins, and an hour later won a second gold in the quadruple sculls. Grainger is also working towards a doctorate studying homicide. With six world championship titles and three Olympic silver medals she is aiming for gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Glasgow-born Emily Maguire and Laura Bartlett are shown in a photograph by Anderson & Low of the GB women’s hockey team, currently ranked fourth in the world. Coming together solely to compete at the Olympic Games, London 2012’s women’s hockey squad brings together 29 players from England, Scotland and Wales, all of whom compete under their own flags in the intervening three years. Both Katherine Grainger and the Team GB women’s hockey players are photographed at National Sports Centre, Bisham Abbey.
Also included in the exhibition is a selection of work by Scottish-born photographer Finlay MacKay (b.1972) including dramatic photograph of double gold medallist at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, Eleanor Simmonds with her trainer Billy Pye, on the starting block at the Wales National Pool in Swansea, Phillips Idowu with his coach Aston Moore at Birmingham High Performance Centre, and the Taekwondo champion Aaron Cook and his family photographed in action practising outside his Manchester home. Among his other portraits on display are Olympian gymnast Louis Smith, wheelchair racer David Weir, top triathlete brothers Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee and Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby players Mandip Sehmi and Andy Barrow.
Finlay MacKay (b.1972) was born in Scotland and studied fine art photography at Glasgow School of Art (1992–96) working with the inspirational American photographer and teacher, Thomas Joshua Cooper. After graduating, MacKay moved to London to work as a photographer’s assistant, spending three formative years with Elaine Constantine. MacKay’s portfolio includes sport and portraits as well as complex advertising productions that draw on graphic novels and the work of contemporary artists, such as the Scottish painter Peter Howson.
As well as photographs first seen at the National Portrait Gallery in exhibitions held there over the previous two summers, Road to 2012: Setting Out (2010) and Road to 2012: Changing Pace (2011), the touring exhibition also includes exciting new portraits by the photographers currently working on commissions for this summer’s final London exhibition Road to 2012: Aiming High. The open-air exhibition continues its British tour to Birmingham on 13 July 2012.
These include Anderson & Low’s portrait of gymnast Beth Tweddle with team colleagues and Jillian Edelstein’s photograph of Jan Matthews, who as Head of Catering, Cleaning and Waste for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is responsible for the world’s largest peacetime catering operation.
The final Road to 2012: Aiming High exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London, opening 19 July, is part of the London 2012 festival, the spectacular 12-week celebration running from 21 June until 9 September 2012 bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK.
All three tour venues (it has also been displayed at Cardiff) have connections with sitters and photographers on show. Brian Griffin’s portraits include former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone and London 2012 Ambassadors Denise Lewis and Jonathan Edwards. Photographer Bettina von Zwehl’s work for the tour includes Olympian diver Tom Daley, heptathlete Jessica Ennis and Olympian cyclist Victoria Pendleton.
Sitters for photographer Emma Hardy include LOCOG chair Seb Coe, Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Artistic Director Danny Boyle and his team, Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Chris Allison and world renowned author and former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo.
Source: artdaily.org
The ultimate street party! ONE MILLION Jubilee spectators line the banks of the Thames to celebrate with her Majesty as she passes on Royal barge - Daily Mail
- Transport for London tells visitors to find somewhere else as they announce flotilla viewing platforms are FULL
- Travel chaos as trains and tubes fill up and operators are criticised for services
- 6,000 police officers on the street mean only three minor arrests are made
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The threat of rain didn't dampen the Jubilee celebrations on the banks of the Thames today, as one million people turned out on the streets of London to enjoy the 1,000-boat Royal flotilla.
Pageant organisers said despite the weather, the huge crowds they had prepared for had turned up to revel in proceedings.
However, the enormous numbers of visitors created chaos on tubes and trains, with packed carriages meaning passengers were unable to board.
Transport for London warned people not to try and watch the flotilla from the already packed viewing platforms. 'The Diamond Jubilee Pageant viewing areas are now full; please avoid and find an alternative location from which to view the event,' TfL said.
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Millions on the street: Crowds turned out in full force today despite the weather to watch the Queen pass on the Royal barge on the Thames today
Rain or shine: Grey skies over St Paul's Cathedral and the Thames couldn't dampen the party spirit for Kate Thorton, 25, of Kentish Town, London
What a view: Every available space available was used to catch a glimpse of the pageant. Transport for London said all viewing areas were full
Her Majesty waves to adoring crowds as she sets sail from Chelsea Harbour with Prince Philip onboard the Spirit Of Chartwell
TfL said that they were 'coping' with the hundreds of thousands using transport links close to the river, and that they were running extra trains to cope with demand, but that they had had to divert several bus routes due to the pageant.
Overground train operators also came under fire for apparently failing to lay on extra trains.
Travellers took to Twitter to express their frustration at the services, some saying that travel operators appeared to be laying on a regular Sunday service.
One user, Emma Bradley tweeted: 'SW Trains really should have thought this through. Children literally crying cos can't get on the train at Norbiton, New Malden etc.'
Jeremy Bellamy, a Conservative councillor from Canterbury, wrote: 'Amazed that South Eastern trains seem to have been taken by surprise by the Jubilee weekend.'
But despite frustration for some revellers, most remained upbeat and determined to catch a glimpse of the spectacle on the Thames.
Among them were friends Sarankumar Chandrasekar, 22, and Suhail Vilangil, 25, who said they were proud to see London's 'greatest moment' after moving to the UK from India two years ago.
Mr Chandrasekar, who now lives in Stratford, east London, said: 'This is the greatest moment for London so it's not something you can miss.
'It's a proud moment for us to be here and see the Queen from only 50 metres away.'
Mr Vilangil added: 'We wouldn't let a small thing like rain put us off. There are so many people here who have been so friendly.'
Semera Khan, from Sutton, south west London, said it was clear which member of the Royal Family received the best reception from the crowd.
Britannia's shield: Two women on the Embankment take cover behind a huge, flag-patterned umbrella. Right, Will Marcombe and Abi Murray arrive from Bristol in full patriotic get-up this morning after queueing for several hours
Revelry: The banks of the Thames were completely packed and resulted in travel chaos at Tube stations near to the river
Don't you have a boat to catch? Two friends on the riverbanks dressed up as the Queen (complete with toy corgi) and a particularly inventive take on 'coronation chicken'
Crowds fill up on the south bank of the Thames at the National Theatre to prepare for Her Majesty's arrival
Location: Revellers crowd into flats on the south of the river, decked out in Union flags and releasing red, white and blue balloons as they enjoy the Jubilee celebrations
Ms Khan said: 'The Queen got the biggest cheer. It was brilliant to be here with such an excellent view. It's not going to happen again in my lifetime so I didn't want to miss out.'
By the time the last boats passed under Tower Bridge, only a handful of people remained to watch.
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They included Jenny Houghton, who works for the City of London Corporation and husband Neil, as well as her mother June Cornish.
'I just think it's a brilliant opportunity to come and see it, and even though it's pouring with rain, it's something you'll never see again,' Mrs Houghton said.
'We came down here to see the pageant so we wanted to see all of it.
'Besides, we're the great British public and that's what we do!'
Up to 6,000 officers from the Metropolitan Police were overseeing proceedings, and the events proceeded with little trouble. Only three minor arrests have been made, according to a Metropolitan Police spokesman.
It wasn't just in London that the celebrations took place. Residents at the UK's longest Jubilee street party - which straddled two counties - carried on despite the rain, on the border of Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
The kilometre-long party saw more than 3,700 guests and 465 trestle tables span the two towns' high streets and the bridge crossing the Thames.
Red, white and blue ponchos were the order of the day, with the streets transformed into a sea of umbrellas as the heavens opened just as the party got under way.
Sigyta Hart, 60, an acupuncturist who has lived in Goring for 23 years, said: 'It's been astonishing. Everyone's ignored the rain, even though it's on our plates and in our Champagne.'
Elegant: Her Majesty, accompanied by Duchess of Cornwall Camilla, waves to crowds on the packed banks of the river from the Royal barge
Bow-wow tie: Left, a dog in central London dresses for the occasion and, right, a girl is lifted high above the crowds gathered by the Thames
Crowds gather on Westminster and Lambeth bridges and on the balconies behind for a glimpse of the Queen aboard the Royal barge
Crowds by Waterloo Bridge create a sea of waving flags under trees and lampposts strung with bunting
Boys in red, white and blue: Five friends in full union jack fancy dress get ready for the spectacle on the Thames
What would Camilla say? A partygoer seems to have worked his charms with a Prince Charles cardboard mask
Bunting and nautical flags criss-cross the frame as Londoners look out to the Thames near Tower Bridge
Raindrops glisten on a man's union flag hat as he looks towards St Paul's Cathedral, while Katie Hayes from Guildford shows off the design on her sequined dress
Homemade banners add a personal touch from these Londoners, with the inclusion of Prince Philip's initials showing he wasn't forgotten on the Queen's special day
Irrepressible: Three-year-old Leilah Palmer doesn't let the bad weather spoil her fun at the Jubilee Family Festival in Hyde Park, London, while on the banks of the Thames (right) the ubiquitous red, white and blue make up the layers of a woman's wig
Balconies covered in flags were a prime viewing platform for the event. TfL warned visitors that they should stay away from the official viewing platforms
A rooftop in Battersea gave these spectators the perfect vantage point from which to watch the pageant
Balconies at Butlers Wharf, near Tower Bridge, provided an unbeatable view of the pageant
Draped in bunting, this woman near Tower Bridge wears a T-shirt with a tongue-in-cheek message for the Queen. And, right, seating space was in short supply near Blackfriars Bridge, forcing this pair to perch on a roadside railing as they huddle under an umbrella
Thousands could not see the Thames or The Queen and instead had to rely on giant TV monitors near Tower Bridge
David Cameron looks like he's struggling to get a word in as he hosts scouts for a Jubilee tea party at 10 Downing Street
The red, white and blue even helped these two keep their feet dry near Tower Bridge
It's been a long day by the Thames for this yawning youngster (left). Right, a knitted Union Jack hoodie adds to the endless varieties of flag-themed clothing on show
Delighted Daily Mail competition winners take part in the Royal Pageant on board the Yarmouth Belle
Twins Becky (right) and Sam Perry were among the Daily Mail competition winners cruising down the river on the Yarmouth Belle
A reveller on the riverbank wears the nation's colours on her face, while in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester, it wouldn't be a Jubilee party without a glass of bubbly
Three corgis wearing rosettes line up in front of a brass band at The Savoy's grand Jubilee party
Plastic ponchos keep the rain off and spirits stay high as these three enjoy a picnic on Millbank, London
Three young revellers on the banks of the Thames brace themselves against the dismal weather with hot drinks and waterproofs
Going to great lengths for a peek over the hoarding as the Royal Pageant passes Blackfriars Bridge
A homeless person lies on a bed of cardboard decorated with union flags in central London
It wasn't just in London that people took part in celebrations. The residents of Streatley and Goring in Oxfordshire sat down to the UK's longest street party - almost a kilometre long - in the rain earlier today
A line of tables stretched for 3,218ft between the two villages over River Thames on the Goring and Streatley Bridge, where an estimated 3,640 people sat down to lunch
Covering up: Residents of Alcester in Warwickshire kick off a two-day Jubilee extravaganza, including a parade and live music
Jubilee spirit spreads to Ightham, Kent, where Morris dancers perform at the village's medieval Coxcombe Fair
Neighbours cheer and raise their glasses at a street party in Murrayfield Avenue, Edinburgh
Royal supporters of all ages get together for a street party in Rochester Road, in Portsmouth, Hampshire
One-year-old Max Stapleton-Burns (left) and Heidi Franklin, five, enjoy their first Jubilee celebration at the street party in Portsmouth
Jubilee spirit reaches Afghanistan as Trooper Lewis McCormick 19, from Oldham, (left) and L/Cpl Thomas Constant, 24, from Bournemouth, of the King's Royal Hussars enjoy an impromptu tea party in Helmand Province
Home from home: They may be thousands of miles from the festivities on the Thames, but these children of British expatriates marked the occasion with an elephant ride at the British High Commission in New Delhi, India
Face painting and candy floss make for a great day out for these children at the British High Commission in New Delhi
A young boy plays with a flag in the garden of the British Embassy during a Jubilee celebration for Britons in Paris
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
London 2012 round-up: Beth Tweddle bounces back on bars - Daily Mirror
Beth Tweddle took another step towards London 2012 with gold on the uneven bars in the second Olympic trial event at Pipers Vale, Ipswich.
It caps a successful return for the three-time world champion after missing the European Championships last month following knee surgery.
Briton Jenni Pinches won the vault final ahead of Finland’s Annika Uvikko and team-mate Niamh Rippin, while Jocelyn Hunt led the way in the floor final and also came second on the beam behind Spain’s Ana Maria Izurieta.
In trampolining, Kat Driscoll won the North West Gala in Liverpool, which also acted as an Olympic trial.
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Great Britain missed out on a hockey medal at the Sultan Azlan Shan Cup yesterday as they lost 3-1 against India in the bronze-medal match in Malaysia.
Ashley Jackson opened the scoring as GB led at the interval but India hit back after the break with goals from Shivandra Singh, Sandeep Singh and Tushar Khandker.
Jackson was also on target on Saturday as GB beat Pakistan 2-1 in their final group game.
Head coach Jason Lee said: “There are plenty of positives to take out of this week.”
Manager Andy Halliday added: “It’s disappointing to finish just outside the medal places. We now need to work hard ahead of the Olympics.’’
Source: www.mirror.co.uk
That's one way to get noticed! Sam Faiers stands out in slashed to the waist swimsuit while filming TOWIE scenes in Marbella - Daily Mail
By Colette Fahy
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When you’re surrounded by co-stars in skimpy bikinis it can be difficult to stand out but Sam Faiers ensured all eyes were on her in Marbella as she donned a low cut one piece with a serious amount of bling.
The blonde boutique owner was spotted filming scenes for the Only Way Is Essex with her castmates today but a slashed to the navel black swimsuit, accessorised with a huge, gold neck piece helped her stand out from the crowd.
The unusual piece of jewellery featured a large circle in the middle which hung off the main plate and nestled between her breasts, drawing attention.
One way to stand out from the crowd: Sam Faiers ensures all eyes are on her as she steps out in slashed to the waist swimsuit with a statement gold neckpiece while filming TOWIE scenes in Marbella
Look at me! Sam looks thrilled to be the centre of attention as she arrives at the Sisu Club in Puerto Banus to film scenes for TOWIE
Sam wisely protected her face from the sun’s rays at Sisu Club and Hotel in Puerto Banus, pairing her skimpy outfit with a giant black and white striped hat and large sunglasses.
A crocheted waistcoat and sky high clogs which elongated her legs completed the look.
However, despite her eye catching jewellery, Sam had competition from her sister and boutique co-owner Billie, who flaunted her ample assets in a tiny coral two-piece with gold detailing which struggled to contain her breasts.
Don't forget me: Sam's sister Billie arrive at Sisu Club in a beach wrap but quickly ditched it to show off her ample assets in a skimpy bikini
Like what you see? Co-star Tom Kilbey makes a playful grab for Billie Faiers as they shoot scenes for TOWIE in Marbella
Billie quickly ditched her beach cover-up and confidently strutted around in her bikini, to the appreciation of her male colleagues including Tom Kilbey.
Tom, who is dating Lydia Bright appeared to be distracted by the blonde as he playfully grabbed her around the waist.
Not to be outdone, Lydia flashed her pert posterior in a white bikini which showed off her light tan.
Lydia Bright wasn't to be outdone in a cute white bikini and even treated onlookers to a flash of her pert bottom
Soaking up the sun: Bobby Cole-Norris, Charlie King and Lydia relax in the Spanish sunshine as they film scenes for TOWIE
Lifting up her light cover-up, Lydia didn’t appear to mind that she was giving everyone an eyeful.
She was also spotted soaking up the sun with Charlie King and Bobby Cole-Norris during filming.
Meanwhile, it wasn’t just the girls who made sure their figures were on display.
What's going on? Lydia looks shocked at the antics of her co-stars Bobby and Charlie as they film scenes in Marbella
Their male co-stars went topless to show off their buff bodies with Ricky Rayment in blue shorts and Charlie sporting an eye catching green pair and white hat while Bobby showed off his impressive tattoos while wearing only a pair of flowery shorts.
Joey Essex showcased his own usual style with a matching shorts and shirt combination which he left opened to show off his chest.
Charlie shows off his impressive six pack in a pair of green shorts while Joey Essex opted for a matching outfit
I'm ready for my close up: Ricky Rayment is screen ready in his blue shorts and matching hat and has fun larking around on set
Swimsuit parade: Lauren Goodger and Frankie Essex arrived in style
Bubbles: Lauren sipped Veuve Clicquot at the Ocean Club champagne spray party
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
London Olympics: James Bond star Daniel Craig to abseil into stadium as part of opening ceremony - Daily Record
Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk
I wish we could have some of that moral in the USA....
- Jae V, Virginia USA, 04/6/2012 02:23
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