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Te Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which was home of the London 2012 Olympic Games, has confirmed plans to build the world’s tallest and longest slide inside the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower. Due to open to the public in


Q1 2016, the 180m (590ſt) hel- ter skelter by Bblur Architects will start 76m (249 ſt) above the ground, circling the tower five times before a 50m (164ſt) straight run at the bottom. Te slide will include trans- parent sections so riders can look at the view of the sur- rounding Olympic Park as they descend. Te tower itself has been somewhat con-


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Te helter skelter by Bblur Architects will circle the tower five times


troversial, receiving a largely negative public response to its potential both as a visitor attraction and because of its industrial look. Designed by Turner-Prize winning artist Sir Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond of engi- neering Group Arup, the £19.1m, 114.5m (376ſt) tall sculpture and observation tower is Britain’s largest piece of public art. “What more exciting way to descend the


ArcelorMittal Orbit than on the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide,” said Peter


Tudor, director of visitor services at the park. “Tis slide really will give a different perspective of Britain’s tallest sculpture. “We are committed to ensuring our visitors


have the best possible day out every time they visit, and as with all our venues, we are con- stantly exploring ways to ensure we lead the way with the latest visitor experience.” Te innovative project follows a recently-


commissioned pair of slides allowing visitors to travel from the Hayward Gallery’s iconic glass pyramid ceiling to the entrance level. Details: http://lei.sr?a=P2J2N_O


How One Direction work out on tour


When a large part of your job con- sists of energetic stage performances and fleeing screaming fans, it’s essen- tial you stay in shape. To that end, global megastars One Direction have enlisted the services of celebrity PT Mark Jarvis and Jordan Fitness to keep in peak condition on their cur- rent world tour. Known to be fans of functional


fitness, Louis, Niall, Harry and Liam will be put through their paces as Jarvis utilises the full range of Jordan Fitness functional kit. Ideal for a speedy workout in the midst of a packed schedule, the band will have use of Kettlebells, Battle Ropes, PowerWave Crosstrainers, Slam Balls and Powerbands. “You don’t need a gym full of equipment


24 (L-r) Liam, Louis, Niall and Harry like to keep fit


to train correctly. Jordan Fitness has an ideal range of functional equipment that does


just that,” said Jarvis, who has trained Keira Knightley and Nicolas Cage. “The Jordan equipment I train One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer on is ideal to travel with and can be used in a variety of workouts. I can train the guys in a dressing room, backstage or in a car park. Details: http://lei.sr?a=n7q7Y_O


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