Despite several days of persistent rain, the skies cleared just in time for the festivities and late-summer warmth settled like a golden shimmer over the celebration. The pitch, which only a day earlier had been on the verge of unplayable, dried out as if by a miracle and made way for a memorable football match between EWES FC and RÅsLB Women (Division 4).
The team was made up of players from EWES' various departments, women and men in a lovely mix on the pitch. There was extra spice when three employees switched sides and played for RÅsLB, including goalkeeper Alma Cederquist – with her father Anders in goal for EWES FC. A family duel and a battle between colleagues in the same match made the experience unforgettable.
The match was a great contest over 2x20 minutes, commentated by none other than Staffan Lindeborg and Thomas Ravelli. The crowd was also treated to surprise cheerleading when EWES Army, also known as Kamrattolvan, IFK Värnamo's supporters' club, turned up and lifted the atmosphere even further. The result? A well-deserved 4–1 win for EWES FC, celebrated with happy faces both on and off the pitch.
For the younger ones there was an ice-cream kiosk, a sweet shower and games, while the smell of freshly grilled burgers and home-baked fika tempted visitors young and old.
The day became a tribute to community – exactly what has characterised EWES for generations. There is always a WE in EWES.
In the evening, the celebration continued with a gala dinner at Madame Brasserie, where guests were treated to varied entertainment. The headline act was the well-known pianist Robert Wells, whose energetic piano playing was the icing on the cake of an already unforgettable day.
With 90 years behind it and three generations of persistence, curiosity and collaboration as its foundation, EWES now looks ahead to future challenges. The celebration reminded us of one thing: that the strength of EWES has always been its sense of community. 💙
