On Saturday 26th July, the Millbrook Medical Conferences team, along with some willing family members, took on the Inflatable 5K at the University of Warwick in support of Changing Faces, our chosen charity for this summer’s charity initiative.
The team arrived bright and early on a warm, dry morning. Some were decked out in Lioness shirts ahead of the Euros final, complete with bucket hats and body paint, while others opted for their trusty sportswear. We were eager and ready for anything.
We all set off together as we faced our first obstacle – The Mountain. We clambered up the large inflatable pyramid as a team and slid down the other side on our bums. From the very start, we were laughing at ourselves as we bounced our way through the course.
From there, everyone continued at their own pace. No one completed it alone, and everyone took on the challenge in their own way—whether running, walking, sometimes crawling, or a mix of all three.
The course featured 30 inflatable obstacles, including The Growler, Swing Shot, Duck n Dive, and the final challenge, The Boss. It tested our stamina, balance, and pelvic floors in equal measure!
About halfway round, the rain came, first as a drizzle, and then it poured. It didn’t phase us though! We embraced the extra challenge, despite being soaking wet. The rain turned many of the inflatables into water slides and made every bounce that bit more unpredictable, which allowed for a few more laughs too.
Every step we took helped raise funds and awareness for Changing Faces, a UK charity that supports people with visible differences. This charity was nominated by our colleague Charlotte, who chose the charity for her amazing daughter. Grace, who lives with a rare facial difference, recently completed her own 5K and raised over £1,000—a feat we were proud to follow in her footsteps.
A huge thank you goes out to everyone who supported us, whether you donated, cheered us on from afar, or joined us on the day. Your generosity means so much, and we’re proud to share that we raised £650 for Changing Faces! We know these funds will go directly toward empowering individuals like Grace to live confidently and proudly.
This event marks the beginning of Millbrook’s ongoing commitment to giving back. We’ll be continuing our charity efforts throughout the year, supporting more causes close to our team’s hearts and having plenty more fun along the way!
Stay tuned for future updates and ways you can get involved.
On Friday 25th July, team Millbrook hopped on the train and swapped the office in Lutterworth for Birmingham City Centre for our 2025 Summer Staff Day. The day was planned as a thank you to the team for their hard work in the first half of the year – and what better way to celebrate than with some friendly competition, sunshine, and great food?
In the lead-up to the day, all the team knew was to pack a water bottle, power bank and sun cream as we prepared for a scorcher in the city. The team met at St Martin’s Church in St Martin’s Square and awaited instructions.
Once assembled, the team was split into four groups – each named after one of Millbrook’s core values: Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and Dedication. Each group was led by a member of the senior team:
The main event was a city-wide scavenger hunt run by CityDays, with everything coordinated via WhatsApp. Team leaders messaged “Start” to CityDays, kicking off the clock and receiving the first clue via text. Although all teams began from the same spot, teams completed their clues at different times and interpreted the clues differently, so we quickly dispersed, each racing to be the first to solve the riddles and complete the challenge.
The route covered roughly 3km through central Birmingham, and each participant racked up more than 10,000 steps all before lunchtime! The CityDays WhatsApp chat provided walking directions, clues, and riddles, plus handy hints for those who got stuck or lost their way. However, there was a twist: incorrect answers meant time penalties, which added an extra layer of pressure.
Team Dedication (Lizzie) appeared to take the early lead, followed closely by Innovation (Sarah), Excellence (Dom), and Integrity (Fiona). Despite team Dedication finishing the physical route first, all was not as it seemed. Over lunch at Gas Street Social, the results were revealed, and after time penalties were applied, it was Team Innovation who claimed the overall victory!
The day was a huge success. There was teamwork, a lot of laughs, some healthy rivalry, and plenty of sunshine. It was a great chance to connect with colleagues we don’t always work closely with, stretch our legs, and unwind together.
thank you to the entire Millbrook team for a brilliant first half of the year. We hope this day left you energised and ready for an exciting second half!
