It’s now a mere 64 days until the London 2012 Olympics start and the nation is starting to get a little bit excited. Why not celebrate the event with friends and family by holding your own gathering? The cost of tickets to attend the big event may have been steep, but thanks to the huge coverage on TV you need not miss any of the excitement, in fact – you can even create your own.

If your social group are sporty types, why not organise your own mini Olympics, complete with sporting gear as worn by the athletes?  If your crowd is less athletic and more arm chair, try holding a Wii Olympics instead – it can still provide a great fun atmosphere and get things moving. Get everyone motivated by making your own medals and carrying out a mini awards ceremony at the end of the night.

To really keep your party on theme – and keep costs down – why not ask everyone to bring some themed food and drinks with them? This could be anything from food shaped into javelins, rowing boats and basketballs, through to foods from all of the nations taking part in the Olympics. This article has some great ideas.