Date: Thursday 27 November 2025

Venue: Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Portland Street Manchester, M1 4PH

Time: 6pm to 10.30 pm (welcome drink from 6pm to 7pm. After party until late).

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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:

  • Sweet roasted red peppers and tomato soup – vegan and gluten free
  • Classic prawn cocktail with king prawns, avocado, and crisp iceberg lettuce
  • 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

Event entrance:

TBC

By car:

TBC

By tram:

The nearest tram stop is Piccadilly Gardens (2-minute walk). Click here for a tram map (opens in new window).

By train:

The nearest train station is Manchester Piccadilly. The hotel is a 10-minute walk, or you can get a tram to Piccadilly Gardens.

By bus:

TBC

Click here to search bus routes from where you live (opens in new window).

Travelling together:

If you're a member of staff and would like to see if any guests live near you and want to travel together,visit our intranet staff noticeboard (you'll need to log in).

TBC

 

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.

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