Ware & Kay Celebrated The Worlds Greatest Cycle Race In Style

Ware & Kay Solicitors celebrated the greatest Grand Départ in history in true style by hosting its own Breakfast Barbeque with musical accompaniment.

Amongst the million fans who flocked to York over 300 hundred people were delighted to attend a private party to cheer on the champions of the sport.

The festivities, on 6th July, kicked off on Sunday, with an event very close to the route, staged at their York offices at Sentinel House, Peasholme Green, which included an early breakfast barbeque and an impressive band for the guests.

Frankly Jazz, local musicians from Harrogate, added a touch of class to the private party, and entertained the guests with a sophisticated performance making it a memorable occasion for everyone.

Peter Kay, Senior Partner said 'It has been brilliant to see how York has taken the main lead in this fabulous sporting occasion and to see families and children enjoying themselves. The economic benefit and legacy to the City has been enormous, transforming its reputation, not to mention all the increased interest in cycling which has taken place which is all good for our future'.

Ware & Kay's Tour de France Breakfast Barbeque proved to be an instant success with tickets selling out 9 months prior to the event.

In addition, Ware & Kay was extremely proud and delighted to sponsor Mike Hughes from York who took part in the ultimate cycling experience in aid of Marie Curie as part of the Marie Curie Power Peloton on Saturday 5th July.

As a member of Marie Curie's Power Peloton Mike was part of a select group of just 15 riders on stage one who cycled just a few hours ahead of Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish and other professional riders.

Mike has raised over £21,000 (with donations still coming in), enough to fund a nurse for a year for Marie Curie Cancer Care, the official charity partner of the Grand Départ. Ware & Kay supported Mike from the start of his fundraising marathon and kicked off the money raising with a donation of £1,000. On the back of Ware & Kay's support many businesses throughout York helped with Mike's fundraising challenge.

Published: July 2014

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