Care Awards 2025 Attendee Information
Care Awards Gala Dinner 2025
Thursday 26th September from 5:30pm
Just a few weeks to go now until we open our doors to the Care Awards 2025. Are you ready?! Here's what you need to know before arriving, so please read on. Otherwise, we hope you have a fantastic evening celebrating all your hard work 👏
Dress Code
Celebratory formal dress or black tie :)
(which usually means dinner suit or smart attire)
How to get there
Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Rd, Bristol BS3 2EJ
You can plan your visit here
Tickets
You are not required to bring a ticket to the event, please be assured that we’ve got your name on our guest list!
Parking Instructions
For any guests that are driving, please pay for parking upon arrival. Pay machines are located next to the coffee shop at the Winterstoke Rd entrance or at the Media entrance (Ashton Gate drop off parking is free for 30 minutes).
Pre-order Your Drinks Here
You can pre-order your drinks for the evening here. You will be requested to create an account, which once done, you can use for any future events or bookings with Ashton Gate Stadium. Please create this account with your company email address (or the name of the table booking) which will allow us to match the order to your table. Click the down arrow at the top right to see more options. The deadline for orders is 25th of September at 3PM, at which point the link will no longer be live. If you have any queries regarding your order, please contact events@ashtongate.co.uk or 0117 9630 680.
Contactless Bar
The venue operates a cashless bar, so please bring cards and/or payment devices. On the night there will be a Wine/Drinks Preorder Assistant in the Sports Bar, payment will need to be made on ordering. The drinks will be on your table when you arrive in the Lansdown Suite.
Your Table Number
Please check your table number on our plan here in advance and share it with your guests. Place cards with names will be on the tables. If you can't find your number, please don't worry we will have a list on the night too!
Timings
Please arrive at 5:30pm for pre-dinner prosecco and more! (Sports Bar, Ground Floor)
Planned timings for the remainder of the evening:
6:30pm: Call for dinner (to Landsdown Suite, 2nd Floor)
7:00pm: Seated for dinner
7:15pm: Introduction from Care & Support West & first round of awards
8:00pm: Dinner is served
10:00pm: Final round of awards
10:20pm: Awards ceremony completed with group photos
10:35pm: Closing words and entertainment
11:05pm: Disco commences
12:30pm-1am: Carriages await
Nominated Charity
There will be information and a QR code for donation within the Care Awards brochure (pg.11) on each table to contribute to the Penny Brohn Charity - Cancer wellbeing for everyone - with thanks.
Sharing Your Success
The hashtag for the evening is #CareAwards2024 and you can copy us on @CareSupportWest on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn for a like, follow and share!
WiFi Internet
Open WiFi internet will be available for everyone to access. Details of how to join will be found on your table.
Photography
A photographer will be taking stills and video on the night, if you would prefer to opt out, please make yourself known to the photographer directly on the night.
Needless to say, if you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to ask and HAVE FUN :)
