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Olympics for the North? No!

(10 Posts)
mae13 Tue 19-May-26 13:21:11

And I live in the North.

Long neglected and still looking like it's trashed by the Industrial Revolution - Preston certainly - it needs solid and long-term thinking and investment.

Not a media gimmick.

yogitree Tue 19-May-26 13:26:54

Surely the north of the UK is Scotland? confused. Or does the poster mean 'Englandshire'?

GrannyGravy13 Tue 19-May-26 13:27:52

If you do not want it up north, we are more than happy to have it down south as the London Mayor has said.

2012 was absolutely fantastic.

nanna8 Tue 19-May-26 13:31:02

When they announce the Olympics they usually tidy up and gentrify the area. Least they certainly did here. They get rid of all the slummy looking houses and replace them. Therefore I would welcome it.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 19-May-26 13:32:50

Our borough hosted an event in 2012.

The main road was sorted, our country park was given a makeover, local traders benefited, what’s not to like 🤷‍♀️

AGAA4 Tue 19-May-26 13:39:26

Olympics for the North. Yes most definitely. I don't live there but both DDs do.

twaddle Tue 19-May-26 13:40:44

I think it's a brilliant idea! There are already some amazing sports facilities in the North and plenty of areas which would benefit from funding.

Casdon Tue 19-May-26 13:50:25

I think it would be brilliant for the north if the bid is successful. For years before the event there will be building and event infrastructure put in place, it attracts government funding, and local businesses profit from the event itself. It would also create a lasting world class sports facility, and the legacy of the investment. What’s not to like.

REKA Tue 19-May-26 14:00:31

Ink in the north of England. I think it would be a great idea. Didn't Manchester host the 2002 Commonwealth Games? I think they were pretty successful

REKA Tue 19-May-26 14:00:57

I'm, not ink!