Midlands Region pulls together successful Family Fun Day

Our Midlands Region has hosted its first-ever Tug of War and Family Fun Day at Long Eaton Rugby Club, raising an impressive £1,650 for the charity.

Held on a bright but blustery day, the event took place on Saturday 28 June and brought together families, local businesses, and industry colleagues in a vibrant show of community spirit and generosity.

The Family Fun Day centred around a lively Tug of War tournament, complemented by garden games, food stalls, a raffle, and tombola. The local industry’s response exceeded expectations, with around 200 visitors and participants contributing enthusiastically to a shared cause.

During the event, a generous £500 donation was presented by Andrew Mitchell on behalf of the Long Eaton Guild to Gina Thomson, chairman of the Midlands Region, in support of the region’s ongoing charitable efforts.

The Tug of War proved to be very competitive with expert Nigel Gearing serving as judge for the competition, ensuring fair play throughout the day. Results from the tournament were as follows:

• Men’s Winners: One Call Furniture
• Men’s Runners-up: Celtheath
• Women’s Winners: George Stewart Design
• Women’s Runners-up: DPG Foam Convertors
• Mixed Winners: Webs Training
• Mixed Runners-up: DPG Foam Convertors

The success of the event was made possible through the incredible generosity of local furniture manufacturers and businesses, who donated an array of prizes for the raffle and tombola. Contributions included statement pieces and accessories from companies such as Artistic Upholstery, Hazelgrove Upholstery, One Call Furniture, Gascoigne Designs, Conker Furniture, Nu Trend, Hunter Knight, Ercol, George Stewart Design, DPG Foam Convertors, Carpenters, and Tesco Long Eaton.

In addition, the event received valued sponsorship from several industry partners, including Furniture News, Celtheath, Peter Cook International, United Fillings, Satra, Tamarisk Designs, DPG, and One Call Furniture, whose backing played a crucial role in the event’s delivery and impact.

Gina Thomson, chairman of the Midlands Region, said: “We’re delighted by the overwhelming success of this year’s event. I want to thank everyone who helped organise the day and the companies and individuals that supported it. Due to its success, we have already begun preparations for next year. The date is confirmed for Saturday 27 June 2026, and we are looking forward to an even bigger turnout and another day of fun, teamwork, and fundraising.”