Pennine Care People Awards 2025 - guest information

Please arrive no later than 6.45pm to allow time to seat you. Food will be served promptly at 7pm.

• 6pm to 7pm: enjoy a welcome drink and chat to colleagues.
• 7pm to 9pm: three course dinner(details below)
• 9pm to 10.30pm: main ceremony:
  • Hear from radio and television presenter Stephanie Hirst​​​​​​. With a career spanning over 25 years, she presents some of the biggest breakfast shows in the country. She’s also an LGBT activist and public speaker, and regularly makes TV appearances. 
  • Stephanie will then lead the awards section of our evening when we'll learn more about our fabulous finalists and unveil our nine winners.
• 10.30pm to late: dance the night away with our DJ. Our private bar will be open for drinks and accepts cash or card payment.

Please note: All guests will receive a link to make their menu choices soon.

Starters:

• Classic prawn cocktail with king prawns, avocado, and crisp iceberg lettuce
• Sweet roasted red peppers and tomato soup – vegan and gluten free
• Traditional Caesar salad with crisp romaine, Parmesan, croutons, and Caesar dressing - veggie

Mains

• Chicken Fillet in Mushroom & Tarragon Sauce, with roasted carrots and crushed new potatoes – gluten free
• Vegetable Lasagna, with basil-marinated tomatoes and garlicky ciabatta on the side – veggie
• Thai Green Vegetable Curry, sticky jasmine rice – vegan and gluten free

Dessert

• Sticky toffee pudding
• Warm chocolate brownie, milk chocolate sauce, vanilla pod ice cream – gluten free
• Warm apple and blackberry crumble, vanilla ice cream – vegan and gluten free

Please note:

• This information is for guidance only. Please ensure you check and plan ahead for your journey.

• There can be severe delays travelling into the city at this time of year, so please allow plenty of time.

Finding the event entrance:

• The entrance to the hotel is located on Portland Street, opposite the Slug and Lettuce 
• What 3 Words: shins.grass.game

Travel buddy:

Visit our staff intranet to enquire about travelling to the venue with a colleague.

Travelling by car:

This information is for guidance only. Please double check the opening times, costs, and terms and conditions.

• Information about the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly car park
• Information about New York Street NCP (closes at 11pm)

Travelling by tram:

The Piccadilly gardens tram stop is right outside the hotel. As you exit the platform, cross Parker Street, and turn right on to Portland Street.

Travelling by train:

The nearest train station is Manchester Piccadilly. The hotel is a 10-minute walk, or you can get a taxi or a tram to the above tram stop. Click here to search tram routes

Travelling by bus:

Many bus routes stop at or near Piccadilly Gardens. Click here to search bus routes.

Our venue has offered a 20% discount code when booking online. 

• Visit the venue's room booking page 
• Add in your check in and check out dates and number of people
• Click on the "special rates" drop down box
• Enter the code MERWED in the "preferential code" box.
• Click on the "see rates" box.
• Choose your preferred option and process as directed to book.

Please note that room rates can change based on demand.

To make sure you're getting the best price, you're encouraged to compare prices online.

This is the perfect opportunity to wear something special that makes you feel great!

But there's absolutely no expectation for you to buy something new. 

Black tie and sparkles are optional but very welcome.

In previous years, some guests have experienced a delay when travelling to our event; particularly those travelling by car or taxi.

If you're running late, please don't worry. 

If you miss the welcome drinks, details of where to find your table number and collect your drink token will be left on the signing in table.

If you have any questions, please email pcn-tr.communications.penninecare@nhs.net or phone 0161 716 3190