Staff from our Ferndown office in Dorset joined friends and family for Unicard’s annual summer get-together – held this year at a nearby beach.

Against the picturesque backdrop of a setting sun and gentle waves, the beach party included delicious barbecue food and drinks, and activities such as beach volleyball and a sandcastle-building contest.

The venue chosen this time was the Branksome Dene Room, housed in an Art Deco chalet overlooking the sweeping bay, with a patio offering panoramic views and handily located just metres from the seafront and its sandy beaches.

The evening was a great opportunity to relax with colleagues and enjoy the summer warmth. Both the children and the adults enthusiastically took part in the beach games, with some even deciding to jump in the water for a swim.