Four smiling women wearing sunglasses, enjoying and dancing at an outdoor event on a sunny day, with a stage and band in the background. A banner above reads 'Party in the Park'.

SUNSHINE
&
GRATITUDE

Two women sit on a blanket outdoors, laughing and holding drinks at a social gathering or outdoor event, with a crowd of people in the background.
A group of women smiling and talking, with one woman in the foreground wearing a white tank top and floral face paint, at an outdoor event or fair.

FESTIVAL OF FAMILY FUN

FESTIVAL OF FAMILY FUN

Acknowledging heros in uniform

This special afternoon gathering was designed to provide 8,000 members of an NHS Trust with both recognition and a welcome escape after a year of dedication. Set against the backdrop of Chatsworth House, the event brought together music, delicious food, wellbeing activities, and a strong sense of community, filling the grounds with sunshine, picnics, and joy.

Two women at an outdoor festival, clinking red drinks with straws, smiling and wearing sunglasses, with people and tents in the background.
A young girl playing a tossing game outdoors, aiming at a stack of red cans arranged in a pyramid, with additional cans stacked in smaller pyramids on a red and yellow stand.
A group of people performing a traditional drumming dance outdoors at a festival, with colorful banners and trees in the background.

CREATING SURPRISE & DELIGHT FOR
THE NHS COMMUNITY

Combining logistical expertise with creative solutions, we created a pop-up village that offered something for everyone. By carefully shaping the guest journey and pre-event communication, we generated anticipation well before the day itself. From portable toilets to Lamas, even the country estate sheep were involved.

People gathered around tables outdoors in a grassy field during a sunny day, with some sitting and others standing, colorful flags overhead, and a man wearing sunglasses and a cap talking on the phone.
Group of people, including children and adults, gathered outside on a grassy field during daytime, some sitting, some standing and talking, with trees in the background.
Two women smiling and holding water bottles at an outdoor event with colorful banners and cars in the background.
An elderly woman wearing a straw hat, glasses, and a red and white checkered shirt smiles and chats with another woman in a blue and white patterned dress at an outdoor event or festival. People are in the background enjoying the sunny day.
People gathering outdoors under a large tree during a festival or fair, with colorful oversized letters spelling 'LOVE' and bunting decorations.
Line of people waiting at food trucks and stalls at an outdoor festival on a sunny day, with some children and strollers, surrounded by trees and hills in the background.
A man in a red cap and plaid shirt smiling among a group of diverse young women and girls at an outdoor event on a sunny day, with colorful banners and trees in the background.
Three women participating in a yoga or meditation class inside a large white tent with colorful bunting, sitting on mats in a cross-legged position with arms raised, led by an instructor sitting on a cushion with her eyes closed and hands extended.
A man riding a bicycle with a large red carrier attached, on a paved path in a park with trees and grass on either side, during what appears to be late afternoon or early evening. In the background, two children are riding bikes and groups of people are gathered, possibly at an outdoor event.

THE HISTORIC SETTING REALLY ADDeD TO THE THEME

Debbie Creaser, Staff Health & Wellbeing Lead,
NHS

“The Events Foundry were fantastic, full of boundless energy, creativity and fun. From fabulous activities to seamless planning, the team took our humble ideas and turned it into an unforgettable event that is still being talked about now!”

THE PROJECT
PROCESS:

  • The brief was broad, so distilling this down to key objectives, with a visual journey to support each one, helped us find an overall theme with a series of activities and a family-focussed programme.

  • Working with a working group of NHS staff that were so passionate and enthusastic, it was a privilage to help them realise their vision through careful project management.

  • There was so much goodwill to the NHS that suppliers couldn't wait to get envolved, meaning the small budget could be maxmised in really creative ways.

  • Budget didn't stretch to traditional event decor, but finding effective ways to decorate trees around the site gave a festival feel without breaking the bank.

  • Creating event spaces in a beautiful corner of the iconic Chatsworth House meant we had challenges seperating tourists and guests - working with the Chatsworth team to create a smooth guest journey on arrival gave guests the very best first impression.

  • Our team accredited over 8,000 guests and were on hand to support the transition of activities across the programme.

  • Onsite for two days, we started with a field and finished with a beautiful festival site fit for a familiy fun day.

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