On Friday 31st March at the Northern Counties Club, Gainford Group hosted an Afternoon Tea to celebrate the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant. Gainford Group is the first significant Asian employer in the North East of England to sign up to formally supporting the Armed Forces through the Covenant. The event was attended by a number of dignitaries, community and business leaders including Ian Mearns MP, Chi Onwurah MP, Andrew Hodgson Chair of the North East LEP and members of the Armed Forces. The event was followed by a private dinner at the award winning Vermont Hotel and Drinks Reception at Aveika.