Care Awards 2025 Attendee Information
Care Awards Gala Dinner 2025
Thursday 2nd October 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!
Raffle & Nominated Charity
There will be a raffle on the night to raise money for the Care Workers Charity, please bring £5 cash on the night to enter - with thanks.
1st Prize = Wiltshire Wild Sauna is delighted to offer one private hire sauna session for up to eight people.
2nd Prize = Ashton Gate is kindly providing 2 x Bristol City or Bristol Bears home league fixture 25/26 season.
3rd Prize = ‘Free business appraisal with Christie & Co.’An experienced healthcare agent from Christie & Co will meet with you to review your business and provide you with a free appraisal’
4th Prize = A case of Farleigh Ridge Estate sparkling wine. Made with grapes grown in North Somerset!
5th Prize Hamper Prize full of wonderful treats, from Care & Support West
6th Prize Bottle of Champagne kindly provided by Peter Cheer Consulting
7th Prize CareLineLive’s roarsome new recruit: Clive! - A cuddly companion together with chocolates
Timings
Please arrive at 5:30pm for a complimentary glass of prosecco in the 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
10:30pm: Awards ceremony completed with group photos
10:50pm: Closing words and entertainment
11:20pm: Disco commences
12:30pm-1am: Carriages await
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) is dedicated to supporting the social care workforce, those providing care and support to the million+ people drawing on social care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Clap for Carers” campaign brought the contributions of care workers into the national spotlight. We believe that care workers deserve recognition, support, and advocacy for the vital work they do every day. Our mission revolves around three key pillars: crisis support, mental health initiatives, and advocacy for fair treatment, pay, and recognition.
Sharing Your Success
The hashtag for the evening is #CareAwards2025 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 :)
