For approximately 20 years he was an actor and broadcaster who specialized in theatrical story telling and performance poetry He wrote ’ The Street Bible’ . In 2004 it was the Book of the Year for the Christian Booksellers Convention Ltd (UK He takes you through the Bible in a very unconventional way. This fresh paraphrase- come-running commentary brings the text alive. Bible stories are retold as mini -blockbusters;psalms as song lyrics; epistles as emails. He unfortunately died of bladder cancer aged just 43 years of age Source Fly of the book

Chris is well known for a viral video Angles in Heaven which he performed with activist and percussionist Abby the Spoon Lady. Reached 200 million views on Facebook and 10 million on YouTube. During grade and high school Chris played with various bluegrass, metal and rock and roll bands. To raise money for bills he started to street perform. Chris started to street perform on a regular basis in 2012. He started to play music with Abby the Spoon Lady in the spring of 2013… In 2015 filmmaker Erin Durham released the documentary film* Buskin’ Blues* which centered around Asheville, North Carolina area and featured Chris and Abbey. He released his first solo album I’ll Keep My Light Liton 8th July 2016 With Abby he released Working on Wall Street in 2017. Film maker Justin Johnson created a short film *Abby the Spoon Lady which chronicles a day in the life of a musician and featured Chris Source Wikipedia

GB have 8 divers for the 2024 Olympics in Paris Official sheet Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Types of dives - information Tom and Matty winning gold in Tokyo in 2020 8 profiles - 1 on each competitor from Wikipedia Word search Swimming and Diving (answer sheet provided)

Lorraine has published over 80 titles since 1982. There is a series of popular historical fiction revolving around Norwegian immigration inspired by her own heritage. She was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame, a signature event at Norsk Hostfest in 2012. Her books have sold more then 5 million copies. Source Wikipedia

Paul is a community worker, activist and long time campaigner for the British African -Caribbean community in Bristol, England. In 1963 he led a boycott of the Bristol Omnibus Company for refusing to employ Black or Asian drivers or conductors. As an articulate and university educated person he became the spokesman for the boycott. After 60 days they revoked the colour bar. In September Raghbir Singh became Bristol’s first non-white bus conductor In 1964 achieved national fame for refusing to leave the Bay Horse publuc house until he was served. ’ We don’t want you Black people here -you are a nuisance.’ He was charged with failing to leave a licensed premises. Prosecutors alleged he behaved aggressively- witness accounts refuted it. Case was dismissed and barman sacked. His campaigns led to the Race Relations Act in 1965. Moved to Coventry and then London. (Read further career) 1988 received Bristol City Council Community award for Achievement and Services rendered to the Black Community . Returned to Bristol in 1992. 1996 received the Bristol West African and Caribbean Council Community Achievers award. 2006 received One Person Can Make a Difference award. 2007 received Freedom of the City for Bristol 2009 awarded OBE for his services to equal opportunities. 2014 awarded Doctor of Law by University of Bristol ‘for his dedication to fighting for equality and civil rights across Bristol and around the world for over 60 years.’ 2017 received from Lenny Henry Pride of Britain award for lifetime achievement - read judges citation where he is thanked for his courage, principles and determination 2020 Intercity Express Train named in his honour He might even get his own statue in Bristol. Source Wikipedia

Gb has only one competitor for Olympic table tennis- Ann Hursey. She is from Wales. Aged just 10 she was the youngest person to ever represent Wales at a senior level in any sport (Kosovo 2017). Came third in the women’s doubles event with Charlotte Carey in the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England in 2022. Included:- official sheet PHrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid 2 word searches shakehands and TT vocabulary (answers provided) Picture of Table Tennis table

England have chosen 33 players for the squad. By June 7th it will be cut to a squad of 26 men. I have included:- Phrase and vocabulary sheet Some short sentences Large Vocabulary and Phrase sheets 2 differentiated poetry aids 3 Word searches England’s 33 training squad, 21 competing teams and football terms. Clip art pictures

I have included the master sheet The full team sheet 2 Word searches Women and Men (answers provided) Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Comic Strip Picture of different seating formations Rowing at the Summer Olympics- Information on the race, equipment and commands !7 profiles from Wikipedia There should be some useful information for you to use.

A brief look at the history of the Union Jack in colour with flags to colour… The Union Flag better known as the Union Jack is the flag of the United kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is one of the most famous flags in the world. Today it still retains an official or semi-official status in some of the Commonwealth Countries. It is found on the canton (upper left quarter) of many of their national flags. It is part of many ensigns (flags flown by a ship or submarine). The whole flag, or as a canton, appears on British empire and overseas territories, crown dependencies, diplomatic, government, governors and a few miscellaneous flags. Illustrated by David Woodroffe Information from Tony Batchelor

I have included:- Trampoline picture(Bryony Page) and schedule for Paris 2024 Formal sheet for Gymnastics - Artistic and Trampoline Phrases and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Gymnastics Vocabulary List 3 ’ comic’ strips Women’s Gymnastics(2), Men’s gymnastics 2 word searches 9 pieces of equipment and 18 gymnastic words (with answers) Wikipedia Profiles on all 15 competitors set up in alphabetical order Artistic (5 +5 + reserve+Simone Biles)+3 Trampoline Olympic medals already won by this group Bronyp Page won bronze(2016) & silver(2020) individual in Trampolining Alice Kinsella won bronze(2020) f in team event for Gymnastics Max Whitlock is going to his fourth Olympics trying for his seventh medal 2012 London Pommel Horse & Team 2 bronzes 2016 Rio de Janeiro Pommel Horse, Floor exercise & all-round 2 golds & bronze 2020 Tokyo Pommel Horse

I have put together some information about the triathlon in Paris. Official entry form Phrase and Voc. sheet ‘Comic’ blank Information about Alex , Beth, Georgia, Kate and Sam. Information about the Triathlon Medal table showing GB at top

I have included:- Phrase and Vocabulary sheet. Tennis word list A Poetry Aid 7 GB tennis profiles from Wikipedia Plus some clip art ideas

I have included ;- Definition Result sheet to fill in Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Picture Blank comic strip Terminology 5 sheets Information about our 4 competitors Bradly Sinden, Caden Cunningham, Jade Jones and Rebecca McGowen. Jade is obviously our most successful competitor having been Olympic champion in 2012 and 2016. Information about GB s 3 Paralympic competitors Amy, Beth and Matts ’ Note kicks to the head are not allowed.

I have included:- 3 official sheets Qualification sheet figures for 2024 3 Phrase and Vocabulary sheets Poetry Aid Blank for pictures and writing Blank for Poetry Wikipedia profiles of women(16) and men(12) competitors -set up alphabetically 6 word searches - vocabulary, Decathlon,Field events heptathlon, men’s 100 metres world record holders and GB’s track and field most medal holders. - answers supplied. I hope this information proves useful.

I have included:- Official result sheet to fill in Archery- meaning Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Basic guide to equipment Poetry Aid 2 Word searches of Archery vocabulary/equipment (answer sheets provided) Profiles on all 6 competitors Information on shooting jackets I hope this information proves useful

I have put together phrases and vocabularies to encourage children) to write about the up and coming major Summer Olympic Sports in Paris, France. I have included :- Great Britain at the 2024 Summer Olympics Diary idea The day of the event Dream and an example Poetry Aid 2 versions - differentiated -plus 2 liners Sports Words Thesaurus of useful words Thesaurus relating to Feelings Positive and negative thoughts -from the competitor & spectator’s point of view Record breaker ideas plus eg. Usain Bolt Parade of Champions voc. 4 blank comic strips Clip Art Plus 5 word searches

i have included;:- Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid The 8 sport classes Boccia Word search (answers provided) Profiles of the 5 competitors from Wikipedia. David Smith has won 5 medals, 3 of them gold, at the last 3 Paralympics KayleighHaggo is a Frame -running world record champion (100m-5,000) Sally Kidson and Will Arnott, in the pairs BC3 Pair won gold at the qualifying event last march. Information about Boccia I hope some of this information proves useful. Wikipedia On Your marks, Get set… GOLD!

Sport climbing only became an Olympic event in 2020 in Tokyo. I have included: - Pictogram Background notes Phrase and Vocabulary list Poetry Aid Climbing vocabulary Climbing gear voc. Word Search for Climbing Gear (answers included) Clip Art images I hope these pieces prove useful.

I have included :- Formal sheet Brief history Safety Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Skateboard vocabulary List of Skateboarding terms Profile of Double bronze medalist Sky Brown Source Wikipedia

I have included:- Poster page Classifications 2 Official formS Phrases and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Classification sheet Word search Find these 8 events Profiles on all 10 competitors Hannah Croft plus wheelchair I hope there is some useful information for you to use