Olympic stamp of approval from Archbishop Nichols

Archbishop Nichols with the first day cover

'Inspire a Generation' was revealed as the official motto for the London 2012 Olympic Games, by Lord Coe, Chairman of the Organising Committee (LOCOG) on Wednesday 18 April, just 100 days before the Opening Ceremony on Friday 27 July.

Meanwhile, Archbishop Vincent Nichols has given his stamp of approval to the Isle of Man, London 2012 Olympic Games, £3 'cycling' miniature sheet, designed by Sir Paul Smith.

The Archbishop of Westminster said: “We have now less than 100 days to go before the London Olympics are upon us. Preparations are being made in many parts of London and elsewhere. Hopes and expectations are high, not least for some Team GB cycling medals.

“During 2004 I was so pleased to meet Tommy Godwin, a Great Britain double Olympic bronze cycling medallist at the 1948 London Olympic Games. At the time I was involved in 210-mile charity cycle ride in the Archdiocese of Birmingham.

“Tommy Godwin kindly gave me good advice when it comes to cycling, he said: ‘Pedal don't push’!”

Archbishop Vincent Nichols added: “This cycling stamp sheet from the Isle of Man, inscribed to me by Tommy Godwin, marks both London Olympic Games and is rather special.”