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Activities for disabled children at the Olympic park this August!

Great news! For the month of August the Olympic park have organised various events including activities for disabled children.

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Active August  (Active People, Active Park) 4th-24th August

There are over 20 events happening with inclusive activities for disabled children in:

Cycling

Boccia

Kurling

Sitting volleyball

Click on the link below to view the timetable:

http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/whats-on/events/2014/7/active-august

Picnic In the Park – 16th August

Not your average picnic, the event will be packed full of exciting free activities for the whole family to do! Take part in arts and crafts, storytelling, face painting, treasure hunts, cookery demonstrations, sports, games and much more! 

There will also be music performances and magic shows for the kids!

Bring your picnic down to the Park any time between 12pm and 4pm. 

 National Paralympic day – August 30th

You’ll have the chance to watch only the very best British and International athletes compete in Boccia, Goalball and Wheelchair Basketball at the Copper Box Arena. 

 The Mayor of London’s Liberty Festival will make up some of the day’s attractions as deaf and disabled artists bring an exciting line-up of street theatre, dance, live music, film, installations and children’s activities.

There will be plenty of free, family friendly activities and entertainment across the Park. You can try out different disability and inclusive sports such as wheelchair basketball, inclusive cycling, tennis and boccia.

Tickets are approximately £5 if you want to watch competitors. Please click on link below for more details:
http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/whats-on/events/2014/6/national-paralympic-day

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