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Press call: Glory Moments exhibit, July 8-9

Event: World-first exhibition of Team GB 2012 Glory Moments photographic exhibition celebrating every British medal-winning moment at London 2012

Andy Murray's golden moment from London 2012, as captured by a top sports photographer, framed and signed - in common with the rest of the collection that goes on display this week
Andy Murray’s golden moment from London 2012, as captured by a top sports photographer, framed and signed – in common with the rest of the collection that goes on display this week

Dates: Monday 8th July – Open to critics by appointment

Tuesday 9th July– VIP and Team GB Athletes interviews and photocall. Private view, hosted by Lord Coe and Mayor’s Fund for London Trustee, Lord Fink, as a preview to the anniversary celebrations of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Wednesday 10th July to 26th July – open to the Public (free admission)

Venue: City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, More London, SE1 2AA

Details for Tuesday 9th July:

Time: 6.30pm for 6.45pm – VIP guests and Team GB Athletes photocall followed by private reception to 8.30pm

Interviews: Limited interview opportunities are available in the afternoon and on the night. Please send your requests to : Kerry Milliken, Sue Partridge Eye PR – kerry@eyepr.co,uk; sue@eyepr.co.uk tel 020 7 691 4232 / 020 7 691 4637 for:

  • Lord Coe and Lord Fink
  • Matthew Patten – CEO of The Mayor’s Fund for London
  • Wendy Smith – member of the Great Britain Women’s Team at Athens Paralympics 2004 and ‘special speaker’ for the new pilot project

On the night, The Mayor’s Fund for London will be announcing the pilot of a new educational legacy programme inspired by the London 2012 Olympic Games, involving Olympians and the power of sport to inspire young Londoners to follow their dreams.

The personal, private collection owned by Lord and Lady Fink will be showcased in public for the first time and captures the moment each British medal was won at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Each of the 65 images is signed by the medallist and is the only full set of official signed Olympic images ever created.

A VIP Preview evening is being held on Tuesday July 9 before the free, public exhibition opens from Wednesday July from 9am – 5.30pm.

The Exhibition provides a unique backdrop to the announcement of a new project in partnership with 21st Century Legacy London which aims to reach over 2,000 young Londoners across the City. Details will be revealed on the night at the Preview evening.


UPCOMING SJA EVENTS

Mon Sep 9: SJA Autumn Golf Day, including the Phil Sheldon Trophy, at Muswell Hill Golf Club. Details to be announced shortly

Thu Dec 12: SJA 2013 British Sports Awards. Venue and ticket booking details to be announced soon