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The Spirit of North Wales: Big Business North Wales announces spectacular charity gala dinner
A celebration of North Wales, its people, its businesses and its remarkable sense of community will take centre stage this November, as Big Business North Wales hosts its inaugural Gala Dinner – The Spirit of North Wales.
Taking place on Friday 20 November 2026 at Caer Rhun Hall, nestled in the foothills of Eryri (Snowdonia), the spectacular evening will bring together the North Wales business community and guests from across the region for an evening of celebration, entertainment, exceptional Welsh food and fundraising.
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The Gala Dinner is proudly headlined by West End Health in partnership with West End Dental, whose support is helping Big Business North Wales create an evening that not only celebrates the region but also raises vital funds for North West Cancer Research (NWCR).
The Spirit of North Wales will be a true celebration of what makes the region special – from its businesses and entrepreneurs to its food, drink, culture, landscape and strong sense of community.
An evening inspired by North Wales
Guests will arrive from 7pm for a drinks reception in the Great Hall at Caer Rhun, accompanied by the beautiful sounds of a live harpist.
The drinks reception will also have a distinctly Welsh flavour, with Penderyn supporting the evening and creating a special series of cocktails inspired by the spirit of the region.
From the Great Hall, guests will move into the marquee in the grounds of Caer Rhun Hall for a three-course dinner showcasing the very best of Welsh produce.
The menu is being created by an award-winning Welsh catering company, with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients – bringing the flavours of Wales to the heart of the evening.
Raising funds for North West Cancer Research
At the heart of the evening is an important cause.
The Spirit of North Wales Gala Dinner is being held in aid of North West Cancer Research, supporting the charity’s work to fund vital cancer research and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.
Importantly for the region, some of the research supported by North West Cancer Research is carried out at Bangor University, meaning the evening will be helping to support research with a direct connection to North Wales.
Guests will have the opportunity to contribute further through an evening raffle and charity auction, with the ambition of raising as much as possible for NWCR.
Dinner, dancing and a few surprises…
But this is certainly not going to be a traditional sit-down business dinner.
Following dinner, guests can expect surprise entertainment, before the evening moves into celebration mode with Event Lounge, providing the DJ and keeping the dance floor moving until midnight.
The evening has been designed to bring people together away from the usual meeting room or networking environment – creating an opportunity for businesses, organisations, entrepreneurs and members of the wider community to meet, celebrate and enjoy an unforgettable North Wales evening.
And with the stunning surroundings of Caer Rhun Hall as the backdrop, there will be plenty to celebrate.
A celebration of the whole region
Big Business North Wales was created to bring the region’s business community together, and The Spirit of North Wales Gala Dinner is an extension of that ambition.
While the evening is rooted firmly in business, it is also intended to celebrate North Wales as a whole – its people, businesses, communities, landscape, food, drink, culture and the growing contribution the region makes nationally and internationally.
Founder of Big Business North Wales, Nina Sardar, said:
“The Spirit of North Wales is going to be a very special evening. We wanted to create something that brings the business community together, but also celebrates everything that makes our region so unique.
“From the Welsh food and locally sourced produce, to Penderyn’s cocktails, live music, entertainment and the incredible setting at Caer Rhun, every element of the evening is designed to showcase North Wales.
“But at the heart of the evening is our fundraising for North West Cancer Research. Knowing that some of the research supported by the charity is being carried out here at Bangor University makes this cause particularly meaningful to us as a North Wales event.
“We are incredibly grateful to our headline partners, West End Health in partnership with West End Dental, and to all of our partners and suppliers who are helping us create what we hope will be a really memorable night.”
Stay at Caer Rhun
For guests who want to make a night of it, Caer Rhun Hall has 32 beautifully appointed bedrooms available, offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
With the event finishing at midnight, staying at the venue provides the perfect opportunity to continue the celebrations without having to travel home.
The Spirit of North Wales Gala Dinner takes place on Friday 20 November 2026, with the evening beginning at 7pm at Caer Rhun Hall.
Tickets and tables are expected to be in high demand, and guests are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.
For tickets and table bookings, contact Nina at nina@nwbn.uk.
The Spirit of North Wales
Big Business North Wales Gala Dinner
Friday 20 November 2026 | From 7pm
Caer Rhun Hall, Conwy Valley
In aid of North West Cancer Research