1. The London 2012 Open Weekend celebration in Bedfordshire (2009)

2. Open Up: ABILITY [An Inclusive Celebration] Made possible thanks to commissioning and funding provided by:

3. Open Up: ABILITY [An Inclusive Celebration] A theme especially created to support the London 2012 theme (Open Up) by creating a programme of inclusive activities and events for both disabled and able-bodied participants in Bedfordshire including the first showing of the Ability Dance

4. ABILITY 2 SING Singing classes held by professional artists: Voices with Soul and Aaron Soul Venue: The Hat Factory Friday 24 th July

5. ABILITY 2 Sing A fun and interactive 2-hour class for all levels and ages with Voices with Soul, Lutons first X-Factor celebrities

6. ABILITY 2 Sing A professional one-day vocal class by Aaron Soul, UKs first signing to DefJAM

7. ABILITY 2 Sing Brother and sister, Joseph and Renatta Maniski-Luke produced pieces as part of the professional session with Aaron Soul

8. ABILITY 2 DANCE A day of different dance and talent activities designed to be interactive for all abilities and ages Venue: UK Centre for Carnival Arts Saturday 25 th July

9. ABILITY 2 DANCE RAMPAGE RIBBON DANCE WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCES

10. ABILITY 2 Dance Youngsters greet our guests, Katie Huane (EEDA) and Lloyd Conaway (BOOST)

11. ABILITY 2 Dance Fabulous facepainting by Danielle, arranged by UK Centre for Carnival Arts

12. ABILITY 2 Dance The wonderful results!!

13. ABILITY 2 Dance... and yet more fabulous face artistry!!

14. ABILITY 2 Dance The RAMPAGE RIBBON DANCE workshop and performance

15. ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance – Workshop on making ribbon skirts and sticks

16. ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance Workshop – Assembling the materials

17. ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance Workshop – Fun for everyone!

18. ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance Workshop – The finished products!

19. ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance Workshop – The performance!

21. ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance Workshop – Stephen shows that the workshop is can be styled to suit all rhythms!

22. ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance – The professionals perform

24. ABILITY 2 Dance Drumming lessons with Stephen Anamelechi during the intermission

25. ABILITY 2 DANCE TALENT SHOW featuring On Track 4 Gold Quiz by Nubian Jak

26. On Track 4 Gold – Sporting Quiz An interactive quiz by Jak Beula, Chair of Nubian Jak Community Trust who awarded prizes of the new Nubian Jak Windrush Board Game

27. ABILITY 2 Dance The Ability Talent Show -- Compered by IBE

28. ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrant – Poet: Caroline Littler entitled My Olympic Dream being presented with prize for over 30s by Lloyd Conaway of BOOST

29. ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrants – Contemporary Dancers: RUSH

30. ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrant – Irish Dancer: Isabelle Kirkby

31. ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrant – Poet: Sinnitta James entitled My Olympic Dream

32. ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrants – Singers: RUSH

33. ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrant – Hip Hop Dancer: Xi'ann Dodd

34. ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show Winner – Singer: Eleanor Kirby

35. ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show performances by students from Street Dance Productions

36. ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show Winners – Dancers: RUSH

37. ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrants: Sinnitta and Natasha James for poetry competition entitled My Olympic Dream being presented with prize for under 18s by Jak Beula Dodd of Nubian Jak Community Trust

38. ABILITY 2 Dance Dance ability demonstrated by students from Street Dance Productions

39. ABILITY 2 Dance Demonstrations by students from Street Dance Productions

44. ABILITY 2 Dance Being part of London 2012 can be fun!!

45. ABILITY 2 Dance Ability levels demonstrated by the mums (Street Dance Productions classes)

46. THE ABILITY DANCE Performed by The Unseen Shadows (Street Dance Productions) Original concept created by Saundra Glenn

47. The Ability Dance Basketball interlude by the Luke (Unseen Shadows)

48. The Ability Dance Kevin Jackson, Choreographer for Unseen Shadows, introduces dance troupe

56. The Ability Dance A big thank you the production team, hosts, management and volunteers

57. Open Up: ABILITY [An Inclusive Celebration] With special thanks to: Partners Supporters Volunteers Unseen Shadows and Street Dance Productions Eventaprise And all Participants and Guests

58. Open Up: ABILITY [An Inclusive Celebration] Programme created and produced by Saundra Glenn Hosted in July 2009 by Nubian Jak Community Trust Ability to Sing - photographs by Ellena OSullivan Ability to Dance - photographs by Natasha Cuffy