Name: Linda Elsdon

From: Leigh on Sea

How long have you been collecting? Recently

How many pins do you own? 12

My pin story relates to the fantastic experience of working with the Olympic Committee of the Casa Brasil Rio 2016 Olympics at Somerset House. Having this amazing opportunity to be involved in the front-end of promoting the next major Olympic City is a once in a life opportunity. This will be an experience to cherish and appreciate that I have been extremely blessed to have the opportunity of working with the actual Olympic Committee and meet such high level VIPs, media and journalists and the prospect of meeting the Olympic team at the end of the London 2012 Games.

This has been a memorable and happy experience and one which can be talked about for years to come. This is a special opportunity as this is based in my home country for the London 2012 Olympics to enable me to be part of the experience in London and to see elements of the London 2012 Olympics that others have not had the opportunity to do so.

Also this has enabled me to be involved with the BT River of Music part of the 2012 Festival at Somerset House. This has made me even more an avid collector of pins which will house so many wonderful memories of my experiences during 2012 which has been an amazing year for the UK and to showcase the most beautiful City in the World - London.