Until 31st October 2011, applications are open for over 2,000 young people from across the UK to take up volunteer roles vital to ensuring the successful delivery of the Games.

Members at Stony Holme Golf Club in Carlisle are celebrating after being awarded Clubmark accreditation by the English Golf Union and English Women's Golf Association.

The Fakenham Gallow Indoor Bowls Club has become the latest of the 300 clubs affiliated to the English Indoor Bowling Association to achieve the Clubmark standard.

Last month saw England Athletics accredit Melton Kings with Clubmark accreditation. 

Sunderland Harriers have been awarded their Clubmark certificate, working with England Athletics to secure the accredition.

Wigginton Tennis Club has cause for double celebartion next season - celebrating their 30th anniversary and being awarded Clubmark accreditation.