Lancaster City Council and more than 20 local sports clubs, societies and venues are joining forces to celebrate the London 2012 Open Weekend by offering a wide range of activities and taster sessions to mark one year to go until the Olympics.

The weekend takes place on 22-24 July 2011 and with more than 40 activities to choose from promises to offer something that everyone can enjoy. The majority of activities are free and others can be enjoyed at discounted rates.

Taking place at a variety of locations across the district, taster sessions range from water polo, cycle racing, rowing, archery, tennis and boxing to tea dances at the Platform, arts and crafts and indoor bowls.

Lancaster City Council will be also be putting on many of its own events including family swim sessions at all of its pools for a price befitting the occasion of just 20 pence adults and 12 pence children.

• For more information and a programme of events visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/openweekend