Families who have booked stays in Dorset holiday cottages later this month will be able to see former Olympians during the stay, as a number of athletes are to be in the county to promote various sports.
According to the Dorset Echo, sportspeople will be in attendance at the Redlands Sports Centre in Weymouth from next Monday (November 9th) as part of a four-day event.
One of the aims of the initiative is to encourage the local community to get involved in sports and demonstrations in taekwondo, badminton, table tennis and basketball will be taking place.
Among those visiting will be Olympic ambassador and England number one in table tennis Andrew Baggaley.
"It will be all about having fun, getting involved and inspiring the young talent we have in Dorset to get active in sport," a spokesperson told the news source.
In related news, environment secretary Hilary Benn recently announced that a new coastal path in Weymouth will be completed in time for use by spectators travelling to Dorset to watch sailing events during the 2012 Olympics.
Posted by Ben Webster
