Lucy supports Oxford's most spectacular lighting-up
time ever
Friday 28 February,
2007
Lucy
Properties, the property division of W Lucy and Co, has become a sponsor
of Luminox,
an exciting civic celebration which is the highlight of Oxfordshire
2007, the year of special events, festivals, anniversaries and cultural
highlights celebrating the county's millennium. Luminox takes place from
15–17 March each evening in Oxford's historic Broad Street, where
there will be no traffic, lights will be turned off—and the whole
street will be transformed into a magical world of fire sculptures, accompanied
by live music, coordinated by Oxford Contemporary Music and performed
from a specially created wrought iron bandstand. A giant spire and pendulum,
created by local artist Ted Dewan will form the centrepiece of the fire
garden, and there will also be lanterns decorated by local schoolchildren.
The pendulum will swing 1000 times during the evening to symbolise the
passing of the years.
Lighting up time starts from
6.30pm and spectators may enjoy Luminox until 10pm. The event is free,
although a £1 voluntary contribution is invited.
Renowned French
company Carabosse will work their magic on Oxford's Broad Street for Luminox.
Photo: Jeff Piggott.
Lucy chairman Richard Dick said: "Lucy has a proud history in Oxfordshire
dating back more than 170 years. We felt it was important to become involved
in Oxfordshire's own historic celebration and we are very excited to support
Luminox—an inspirational event which the whole family can enjoy".
Kathelene Weiss, development
director of Oxford Inspires, which is coordinating Oxfordshire 2007, said:
"Without the support of companies like Lucy, unique events such as
Luminox would not be able to take place". Luminox is also supported
by Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Arts Council England
and local business. Media partners are BBC Radio Oxford and The Oxford
Times.
Oxfordshire 2007 is a celebration
of 1000 years of Oxfordshire through special events, anniversaries, festivals
and cultural highlights. Oxfordshire 2007 showcases the remarkable array
of talent that exists in every corner of the county and represents a collaboration
between hundreds of cultural organisations, individuals and communities.
The year is an endorsement of Oxford's status as a European Centre of
Culture and Oxfordshire's reputation as one of the county’s most
prized visitor destinations. For more information on Luminox and other
Oxfordshire 2007 events, visit www.oxfordshire2007.com.
Lucy
Properties has a history in Oxford that dates back more than 170 years.
With more than 300 houses and flats, primarily in and around Jericho,
Lucy Properties is one of Oxford's largest private landlords. With the
exception of its serviced apartments, the company does not employ letting
agents, offering tenants a cost effective service by keeping fees to an
absolute minimum. From a month to a year, from serviced apartments to
conventional Assured Shortholds, the company has a property and service
package to suit.
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