Have you decided how you’ll be celebrating Manchester Pride yet?
Why not come along, with your friends, family and colleagues, and join us for our exclusive Manchester Pride Brunch?
Taking place at the iconic Midland Hotel, we will kick off in style with mimosas on arrival followed by a delicious brunch with a cash bar. Then watch the parade from our exclusive viewing area on the steps of the hotel.
We are thrilled that this event is sponsored by our friends at Brabners LLP, winners of the ED&I Champion award at the Manchester Legal Awards 2022, and is held in partnership with By Parallel Events and The Midland Hotel.
Everyone is welcome – you don’t have to be a member or even work in the legal sector!
Date: Saturday 27 August 2022 Time: 11:00 - 14:00 Location:Trafford Suite, Midland Hotel, Manchester, M60 2DS Cost to attend:£30.00 + VAT (£36.00) per guest
This is the ultimate way to celebrate this year's Manchester Pride - along with your friends, family, and colleagues!
Timings:
11.00 Mimosa on arrival
11.30 Brunch, cash bar, DJ & glitter bar!
12.30 Parade on exclusive viewing section of Midland Hotel steps with cash bar and music afterwards. Special rates for Pride Cocktails and prosecco for our guests
Cost to attend:£30.00 + VAT (£36.00) per guest
This event is in aid of Friends of Dorothy
Looking for something to get up to on your summer evenings?
Our friends at Masons Restaurant Barwould like to offer our members 50% off their food bill from 3rd to 31st August.
A great excuse to sample their delicious food, which is locally sourced and creatively prepared. Perhaps you can even sample their gin trolley or a check out their fabulous cocktails?
The offer is valid Wednesday to Friday on the à la carte menu and you need to state ‘FriendsOfMasons’ when booking, to be able to receive the offer. It is not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
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