4 years ago when the United Kingdom won the Olympic bid Seb Coe said "tap water will be the drink of the 2012 Olympic Games" Turning the clock forward 4 years its being revealed that Coka Cola have got their wish and banned free drinking water from the park. Well done Seb. The explaination was mentioned in this month's Jellied Eel who's job it was to negotiate free tap water refilling fountains in the park for the UK public. The Jellied Eel said "Be sure to bring an empty bottle with you and fill up for free at one of the drinking water facilities. Don't bring your own bottled water or refillable bottle with tap water as these are banned from the Olympic venues. I rang the Editor of Jellied Eel to ask where and what were the "drinking water facilities" but he was unavailable for comment but John from the Eel said "Coka Cola have not yet disclosed where these are likely to be" Try the toilet Seb !!
If you are going to the games please let us know if tap water is freely avaialble, plus any other thoughts you may have thanks.
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Posted: July 23rd, 2012
Not suprised, not shocked but really really dispointed. A real opportunity lost by both Coke and the Olympic organising committee. Could have made a stand here. Er just one question - what is jellied eel?polythenpam said:
Posted: July 23rd, 2012
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/jul/19/london-2012-food-drink-qanda Today's live Q&A indicates that you can take in empty bottles to fill up inside the venues.Jessica said:
Posted: July 24th, 2012
Went to the dress rehersal at the olympic staduim last night with my empty water bottle no one could tell me where the water taps where. eventually met another spectator who told me she had queued for 45mins to fill her bottle so I abandoned the idea and queued for for 20 mins to buy a bottle at £1.60. Ps the rehersal was fantastic everyone has a real treat in store.Margaret said:
Posted: August 1st, 2012
I'm surprised you haven't printed my initial comment, saying that the email I received prior to my event stated that I could take an empty bottle to refill. I took my tapwater bottle with me, which I was slightly worried about as the email specified a plastic bottle (I don't own a plastic bottle). However the Army guys on security were very friendly and just wanted to make sure it was empty. Once inside, it was easy to find a refilling point (there were several in the park) and no queue to fill up.Sarah said:
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