Do gooders required - N16 Community Olympic Day Event

Hi, I'm trying to get off the ground a community event on my housing estate to mark the Olympic Games being in London without all the corporate nonsense that doing it officially entails.

Our idea is a sports day events for children (for which there is a promise of funding and Skyway's Coaches hopefully), community stalls, food, music and we are really hoping we can get some screenings of the actual games events in the community centre.

I'm a bit lacking in experience in getting this sort of thing together to be honest, the Housing Association are saying the right things but it is hard to get commitment from them about funding, dates and resources. The residents i have spoken to are all pretty keen, especially the kids and under 18's who favour football and cycling as events! In that order, I might add.

I wondered if anyone on the forum has some experience to share of getting this sort of event together, advice, pointers or any inclination to help? Thanks

Also - just in case anyone is interested - N16 or otherwise we are holding a meeting in the Stamford Hill Estate Community Centre at 6pm on Friday 1st of June to discuss ideas and activities. If anyone can make it along - i'd be really glad to see some support. Thanks

http://www.facebook.com/StamfordHillEstateTRA