UPDATE: Photo above submitted by twitter user Brightstar24
The Olympics opening ceremony is going to be screened on Blackheath tonight from 7.30pm. There’s a map here.
Here’s a quick Google Map showing the location:
Technically the event is called “Lewisham Big Screen”, but it seems to be a bit of a misnomer to me…
Below is a re-post of the info from Lewisham council about the event. If anyone has any photos of the screens being prepared, please email me.
The timetable for the Olympics “big screen” on Blackheath has been released:
27 July 7.30pm-12.30am
London 2012 Olympic Opening CeremonyThe Lewisham Big Screen will show live coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
27 July – 12 August
Live coverage of the London 2012 Olympic GamesWatch live coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games on a big screen on Blackheath
28 July 12 noon-7pm
Lewisham LiveMusic, dance and song from Lewisham’s talented young people
29 July 12 noon-10.30pm
Sing Out!A day of song and music from choirs around the borough – and the BBC Singers
30 July 6-11pm
Blackheath Halls presents The Icarus ClubThe Icarus Club – promoting and encouraging singer/songwriters and instrumentalists
31 July 2-4pm
21st Century Tea DancePositive Ageing Council and the Young Mayor present the 21st Century Tea Dance
1 August 1-5pm
PING! workshopsMusic and sport – a London 2012 combination
2 August
Mayor’s Quiz NightQuiz night in aid of the Mayor’s chosen charity – The Lavender Trust
4 August 12 noon-10.30pm
Super SaturdaySuper Saturday – stalls, performers, entertainment galore
7 August
Big Dance8 August 7-9.30pm
The Big ConversationJoin the Big Conversation – and find out what’s important to you
9 August 1-5pm
Southern Exposure PG Fim Marathon26 films from 26 young directors
10 August 12 noon-10.30pm
SpeakeasyA day of stories, performance poets, readings and verse
11 August From 12 noon
ShowtimeA day of street performances
12 August 7.30-10.30pm
London 2012 Closing Ceremony
See also: https://blackheathbugle.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/the-greatest-hyperbole-on-earth/