An Olympic Cultural Festival Project for London 2012

‘The Tree of Light is a celebration of the tree and a reflection of

mankind’s relationship with it, the tree being a metaphor for the variety,

vulnerability and resilience of life.’ Stewart Collins,

Tree of Light Artistic Director

Spectacular Community Celebrations along the River Thames

40 school or community groups from Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire share the excitement of 2012

1200 participant young people including some SEN schools and disability groups, excluded youths and homeless

8 youth groups put together for project become permanent youth clubs eg Homeless Youth Arts Group at the Old Fire Station

40 ‘Power Bicycles’ to be kept by schools/groups to power school bell / staff room Kettle / local signs, etc

The Tree of Light Legacy

Sustainable living and producing sustainable energy powered events championed into the future

Local audiences visit heritage sites for performances encouraging use beyond 2012

Profile of CIAO, Henley & Windsor Festivals are raised encouraging engagement

Artistic profile of creative team raised

Employment offered to up to 10 local choreographers, artists and film makers

Economic benefit opportunity to Oxford, Reading, Henley, Windsor and Slough around performances when Olympic dip usually occurs