North East Ladies Day
Supporting and Empowering Women Since 1983
North East Ladies Day Annual Luncheon 2025 - Wednesday 24th September
We’re delighted to announce that tickets for our Summer Luncheon are now on sale!
As ever, we’re committed to delivering a truly enjoyable and memorable afternoon—but like many others, we’re having to be a little more mindful of rising costs.
One of our key objectives going forward is to champion local talent and figureheads from our North East business community, and we’re thrilled to be doing just that at this year’s event.
With this in mind, and in response to the valuable feedback from last year’s questionnaire, we’ve made some thoughtful changes to the event format—without compromising on fun, flair, or sparkle!
This year, we’re delighted to welcome the hugely talented Steve Walls as our host. North East born and bred, Steve is a well-known face on TV and Sky, he is a multi-talented presenter, compere, comedian, and vocalist, whose infectious humour, quick wit, and vibrant stage presence have made him one of the UK’s most in-demand live hosts—and we know he’ll keep us laughing and entertained all afternoon.
Joining us as our guest speaker is none other than local businesswoman and baking sensation, The Blondie Baker—aka Amy Dalby. Many of you will know Amy for her wildly popular bakes, bold branding, and infectious energy. She’s carved out an incredible niche in the local food scene and is a fantastic example of the kind of entrepreneurial spirit we’re proud to support. Amy will be sharing her story with us—no doubt sprinkled with humour, warmth, and plenty of inspiration.
Join us on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at the luxurious Hardwick Hall Hotel, where we’ll gather in their stunning Grand Marquee for an unforgettable afternoon.
You'll be among 450 incredible women—friends, colleagues, and new faces—enjoying:
- A delicious three-course lunch, with wine
- A glass of Prosecco on arrival
- A handpicked selection of beautiful and interesting stalls to browse
- And heartwarming stories from the charities supported by NELD over the past year.
All proceeds from the luncheon go to North East Ladies Day (NELD), who will distribute funds to support local North East charities and community organisations
Don’t miss this wonderful day—full of laughter, friendship, inspiration, and purpose. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Location
Hardwick Hall Hotel, TS21 2EH
Purchase NowSupporting Local Charities
We have been supporting small, local charities since 1983, and are proud to continue supporting these charities that need financial help the most.
Raising Money for the North East
We have already raised over £400,000 for local, North East charities and we don't plan on slowing down now! The Charities we work with are small, grassroots charities and may have difficulty accessing funding, so the support they receive from NELD is a big step in keeping these charities going.
Our Ladies Luncheons
We host two major annual events, which are our primary fundraising efforts for the local charities we support. The NELD events have consistently grown and continue to be a sold-out success!
North East Ladies Giving Back to Local Charities
In 1983, our president, Jean Stuart, had a vision for ladies to come together in friendship and raise funds for local and well deserving charities.
We are proud to continue this tradition of supporting local projects that have no other access to funding. These charities and projects continue all thanks to the attendees of our events, who continue to purchase tickets and make each of our events a massive success!
Get in Touch With Us
We would love to hear from you, whether you're a local charity in need of funding or you'd wish to support NELD in any way, please contanct us via email and one of our trustees will contact you.
Get in TouchCharities We've Supported
Rivers of Life Christian Fellowship
We funded the refurbishment of a large upstairs room which can accommodate the community for events, be hired out to raise much needed funds and used as a weekly meeting room for Steel Grace, who are open to ladies on a Tuesday 12 – 5pm when they offer lunch, tea & coffee and clothes to ladies in need or who are just looking for company.
The Chris Cave Foundation
Theresa and Tom Cave are the mother and brother of Chris Cave, who was stabbed to death whilst helping other young people who were going down the wrong path. The foundation supports and educates families and local communities affected by violent crimes, whilst providing an outlet for young people influenced by violent crime to focus their energy and gain new skills.
NELD supported the young person's activities throughout the summer holidays including, 2 x family first aid classes to bring parents together to spend time with their children and learn and have fun at the same time.
Senses Wellbeing
We funded play equipment including fibre optic lights for their therapy centre who support some of our region's most complex children and adults as well as lots of items for those children with ADHD who are thrill seeking!
Hartlepool Reloved
NELD Supported the set up of Hartlepool's first free clothing shop which opened February 2023. In the first two weeks alone over 300 people were helped with warm clothing and coats.