Our previous events

Christmas Party, Dobson & Parnell

The Christmas party to end all Christas parties! An incredible menu with paired wines, in one of Newcastle's most refined restaurants! A wonderful event 

Clarins Pamper Evening, November 2023

Another packed event with incredible hospitality from Clarins!

Colonel Porter's Welcome Event!

Great to see many new faces, as well as returning members!

Summer Party, Jesmond Dene House, June 2023

Wine tasting under the woodland canapy at Jesmond Dene House - a truly magical night! 

 

Hepple Gin Distillery, May 2023

No explanation needed - this is a fan favourite...

 

Pizza making at Blackfriars, 30th March 2023

Cooking up a storm and making new connections 

Galentine's Cinema event, Everyman, February 2023

How to Lose a Guy in 10 days.... a classic!

 

Christmas Party, Aveika 2022

Great food and better company at our annual Christmas Party!

Clarins Fenwicks Pamper Event, Autumn 2022

An evening of massages, fizz and goodie bags....

Colonel Porter's Welcome Event, September 2022

Colonel Porter's welcome event

All were invited to see what the WLD is about - a great turn out with lots of new faces 

Hepple Gin Distillery, Summer 2022

WLD North East Summer Party 2022 at Hepple Gin Gin Distillery 

 

Guests were treated to cocktails and dinner at the fabulous Hepple Gin Distillery, together with a tour of grounds including cocktails in the moors!

Summer Party, Revolution de Cuba, August 2022

Fun and cocktails on the roof terrace ! 

The Boulevard, Winter 2021

A Christmas Party like no other! 

 

Caberet and hilarious comedy - all Christmas themed - what more could you want?

 

 

City Retreat Pamper Evening, October 2021

City Retreat Pamper Evening, 21 October 2021

 

Guests enjoyed two treatments, canapes and prosecco

Colonel Porter's Welcome Event, 30 September 2021

Colonel Porter's welcome event, 30 September 2021

 

All were invited to see what the WLD is about - a great turn out with lots of new faces 

Fizz Tasting at the Woodman's Arms, 6 February 2020

Champagne, Cava, Prosecco and English Sparkling Wine were on the menu, along with some delicious food ! 

WLD North East Christmas Party, December 2019

WLD North East Christmas Party; Thursday 5 December 2019, Harry's Bar Newcastle

 

Guests enjoyed a fabulous 3 course meal and glass of prosecco at Harry's Bar in Newcastle.

Members only John Lewis Pamper Evening, November 2019

John Lewis Pamper Evening Thursday 21 November 2019, John Lewis Newcastle

 

Another sell out members only event, guests enjoying prosecco, canapes and free treatments in a 'speed dating' style tour of the Beauty Retreat and Beauty Hall.

 

WLD North East and Trinity Chambers Women in Law event, October 2019

WLD North East and Trinity Chambers Women in Law event, Wednesday 23 October 2019, Trinity Chambers

 

Trinity Chambers hosted WLD members at Chambers for an evening of talks given by inspirational women in Law. Barrister Carolyn Goodwin QC of Trinity Chambers, and Alison Hall and Shirley Hall, solicitors and partners of Hay & Kilner and Eversheds Sutherland, each gave talks on their unique perspectives on the progression and changes for women in law. 

WLD North East Members welcome event, September 2019

WLD North East Members welcome event, Thursday 26 September 2019, Colonel Porter's Newcastle

 

We hosted another a fizz and canapes party at Colonel Porter's in Newcastle to welcome all new members for the 2019/2020 year, kindly sponsored by BCL Legal.

Summer Party, Hepple Gin Distillery, June 2019

WLD North East Summer Party 2019 at Hepple Gin Gin Distillery, 14 June 2019

 

Guests were treated to cocktails and dinner at the fabulous Hepple Gin Distillery, together with a tour of grounds including cocktails in the moors!

All About You Pamper Evening April 2019

All About You Beauty Retreat Pamper Evening for Members, Grey Street Hotel, April 2019

 

Guests were treated to fizz, canapes and fabulous treatment demonstrations including Elemis treatments and Delilah makeovers at the All About You beauty retreat at Grey Street Hotel. 

Christmas Party December 2018

WLD North East Christmas Party 2018, Friday 7 December 2018 Aveika Newcastle

 

Guests enjoyed a fabulous 2 course meal and glass of prosecco at Aveika in Newcastle, followed by dancing and drinks on the quayside.

House of Savannah Pamper Evening November 2018

House of Savannah Pamper Evening for Members, Thursday 8 November 2018 House of Savannah Newcastle

 

Another sell out members only pamper event was held, this time at House of Savannah in Newcastle. Guests were treated to prosecco and canapes and tried a range of treatments including manicures, brow treatments and massages. This event was kindly sponsored by Trinity Chambers in Newcastle.

New Members welcome party

WLD New members welcome event, Thursday 4 October 2018, Colonel Porter's Newcastle

 

We hosted another a fizz and canapes party at Colonel Porter's in Newcastle to welcome all new members for the 2018/2019 year.

WLD Summer Party 2018

WLD North East Summer Party, Thursday 21 June 2018, As You Like It, Newcastle

 

Members and Non Members enjoyed prosecco, food and charleston dancing taught by Charleston show girls at As You Like, with guests dressed up in full 1920s/Great Gatsby style!

Colour Rush Obstacle Course

Colour Rush Obstacle Course, Saturday 16 June 2018, Newcastle Race Course

 

 

Members took part in the Colour Rush Obstacle course, a 5k race which involved scaling bouncing castles and dodging event volunteers armed with powder paint bombs! 

Comedy Night

Comedy Night , Thursday 24 May 2018, Stand Comedy Club Newcastle

 

Members and non members joined us for an evening of hilarious stand up comedy at the Stand Comedy Club. Tickets were free and guests were treated to drinks tokens for the bar, kindly provided by Sacco Mann.

 

 

Gin Tasting Evening at Hepple Gin Distillery April 2018

Gin Tasting Evening at Hepple Gin Distillery for Members and Non Members, Thursday 19 April 2018, Northumberland

 

We had a fabulous evening tasting gin cocktails hosted by Hepple Gin Distillery in Northumberland. Guests toured the juniper fields surrounding the distillery, learned about the distillation process and enjoyed a delicious meal. Our coach travel was kindly sponsored by Parklane Plowden Chambers.

Workplace Wellbeing Event February 2018

Workplace Wellbeing Event - The Sally Allan Fund - 22 February 2018, Womble Bond Dickinson

 

Guests attended a presentation given by Emily Pearson from the Sally Allan Fund on wellbeing in the workplace, raising awareness of the importance of dealing with common mental health issues that arise in the workplace and tips on how to prevent mental health problems arising.

 

John Lewis Pamper Evening January 2018

John Lewis Pamper Evening for Members, Thursday 25 January 2018 John Lewis Newcastle

 

Another members only event was held in January for those who missed out in November. This event was kindly sponsored by Trinity Chambers in Newcastle.

WLD North East Christmas Party 2017

WLD North East Christmas Party for Members and Non Members, Thursday 30 November 2017, Hana Hana, Newcastle

 

Guests enjoyed delicious Japanese food prepared by chefs at the table, wine and swapped Secret Santa gifts at Hana Hana restaurant in Newcastle.

John Lewis Pamper Evening November 2017

John Lewis Pamper Evening for Members, Tuesday 14 November 2017, John Lewis Newcastle

 

Our members only event was another huge success, with guests enjoying prosecco, canapes and free treatments in the Beauty Retreat.

New Members Welcome Party 2017

Welcome event for new Members, Thursday 5 October 2017, Colonel Porter's, Newcastle

 

We hosted a fizz and canapes party at Colonel Porter's in Newcastle to welcome all new members for the 2017/2018 year.

Summer Party 2017

Summer Party, Thursday 27 July 2017, As You Like It Newcastle

 

Our summer party took place at As You Like It in Jesmond, Newcastle where guests enjoyed Sangria, Paelle, Tapas and an interactive Flamenco dancing tutorial with Spanish Guitar. The meal was followed by a plenty of dancing with Spanish themed disco.

Wine on the Farm

Wine Tasting and Tour of Ouseburn Farm, Thursday 4 May 2017, Ouseburn Farm Newcastle

 

Guests joined us for an evening of wine tasting hosted by Majestic Wines, Durham and a tour of Ouseburn’s City Centre Farm. Members and non members were treated to a tour of the Farm, welcome drink, wine tasting, a presentation by Majestic and a Cheeseboard.

Comedy Night

Comedy Night , Thursday 6 April 2017, Stand Comedy Club Newcastle

 

Members and non members joined us for an evening of hilarious stand up comedy at the Stand Comedy Club. Tickets were free and guests were treated to drinks tokens for the bar, kindly provided by Total Legal Solutions.

Cocktail Making

Cocktail making masterclass evening, Thursday 9 February 2017, 467 club Newcastle

 

Our cocktail making masterclass for members took place at 467 Club, part of Bonbar and the Assembly Rooms, where members were shown how to make some of our favourite cocktails (and sample them!). The event was free for our members and kindly sponsored by Partners in Costs.

Christmas Party

Christmas Party. Thursday 1st December 2016, Hana Hana Newcastle

 

We held our Christmas party at Hana Hana Japanese restaurant in Newcastle where members and non members enjoyed a freshly prepared Japanese banquet with prosecco and exchanged Secret Santa gifts followed by Karaoke in Hana Hana's Kararoke bar! 

John Lewis pamper evening

Pamper Evening, 16th November 2016, John Lewis Newcastle

 

Our extremely popular pamper evening was held in John Lewis' beauty retreat where guests enjoyed a goodie bag with samples and special offers, prosecco, canapes and sampled treatments by professionals from Clarins, Elemis, Espa, Decleor, Blink brow bar and Jessica Nails.

Networking Presentation

Networking Presentation, 18th October 2016, Northumbria University

 

Guests joined us for a presentation entitled 'Building your research network' presented by Dr Nicola Wake, Associate Professor of Law at Northumbria University. WLD attendees gained an insight into the importance of building your network and shared tips for effective network building with each other.

WLD Summer Boat Party

WLD Summer Party, 9th June 2016

Durham Boat Cruise

 

We held our first Summer Party in June, a fantastic river cruise in beautiful Durham, where guests were treated to a welcome drink, BBQ, and DJ! 

 

The event was kindly sponsored by Sacco Mann and the cruise was a huge success, you can check out the photos from the event on the photos page.

Forever Living Pamper Event

Forever Living Event at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 26 May 2016

 

We held the event at the Newcastle Crowne Plaza Hotel where attendees were treated to a selection of fantastic canapes, fizz on arrival and a presentation from Forever Living specialists with a chance for guests to try out the products themselves. Guests were also treated to a goodie bag containing Forever Living samples.

 

  

Comedy Evening

Comedy Evening at the Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle, 28 April 2016

 

We held a free event for guests to enjoy an evening of Comedy at Newcastle's the Stand Comedy Club. Guests mingled with drinks and stayed for a whole evening of great comedy at one of Newcastle's best venues.

Pizza Making

Pizza Making class at Rossopomodoro Newcastle,  10 March 2016

 

Guests were welcomed with a glass of prosecco on arrival and a selection of freshly made italian canapes whilst they waited for their turn to create their own pizza. With the help of Rossopomodoro's head chef, guests could choose from a wide variety of great tasting ingredients, hand made their own pizzas before these were cooked in the restaurant's stone fired oven.

Pamper Evening and AGM

Pamper Evening and AGM at John Lewis, Newcastle, 26 November 2015

 

Our AGM was held at John Lewis where the committee for the coming year was welcomed by guests. The pamper evening was held in John Lewis' beauty retreat in the Clarins Spa. Guests enjoyed a goodie bag with samples and special offers, and enjoyed prosecco, canapes and demonstrations by experts from many of the store's exclusive beauty brands.

Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting Evening with Majestic Wines at Live Theatre, Newcastle 17 September 2015

 

We held our wine tasting evening at Live Theatre on the Newcastle Quayside. Majestic wines supplied a wide range of wines which were tasted alongside cheese throughout the evening, with a quiz to test attendees' knowledge of the wines on offer for the evening.

Sausage Making

Sausage Making masterclass in Newcastle, 15 May 2015

 

Guests enjoyed a sausage making masterclass where they had the opportunity to socialise and network whilst creating their own sausages using high quality local ingredients.

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