Client

Cable & Wireless is one of the world’s leading international communications companies, providing high quality managed IP services to the largest users of telecoms services across the UK, US, continental Europe and Asia. After a successful business period, Cable & Wireless wanted to show their appreciation for their staff by organising a Family Fun Day Extravaganza.

Brief

The afternoon event was to cater for up to 400 staff and family members in Norfolk. The client definitely wanted to include a funfair in the event, a barbeque meal and bar facilities, but had seen a variety of options on the Office Events website and wanted further ideas to make the event a true extravaganza.

Challenges

• To source a venue that catered for 400 guests with inside and outside space, and gave permission for a funfair to be constructed in the grounds.
• To entertain and cater for all ages from babies through to adults throughout the afternoon

Event Solution

After working closely with the team at Cable & Wireless and bouncing ideas back and forth, we designed a Family Day that combined kids and adult entertainment that promised to be lots of fun, and most importantly stayed within budget.

The venue sourced was the Norfolk Showground, perfect for the funfair and Circus theme that the event concept was built around.  As guests arrived, the weather was attempting to dampen enthusiasm, but positive attitudes, some wet-weather contingency plans, a break in the clouds and a welcome glass of Pimms, all came together to ensure the day went ahead at full steam. The funfair rides – particularly the Dodgems – provided hours of fun, and the Laser Tag tent was a new experience for many of the guests. Competition was fierce for the prizes on offer! Traditional side stalls and entertainers all added to the atmosphere.

A permanent structure was transformed into a circus themed space, where clowns and stilt walkers taught both children and adults a variety of circus skills. Fairy-costumed face painters were a hit with the kids and an expertly staffed crèche provided a safe and entertaining space for the smaller guests.

By the time the hog roast was served, the delicious cooking smells had thoroughly wet everyone’s appetites and a review of the official photographer’s images at the end of the day showed everyone having a really enjoyable day.

The results

Staff and families had a fun and memorable afternoon and felt valued by their employers. With the help of Office Events, Cable and Wireless created a really successful event that achieved their objective of rewarding their employees.