Wales Regional Dinner

Thursday 6 November 2025

The Vale Resort, Hensol

About this event

About this event

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We are delighted to be hosting this in-person awards dinner event on Thursday 6 November at The Vale Resort in Hensol.

The Wales Dinner will provide an opportunity to network with peers at an arrival drinks reception, create new business connections during a three-course meal, and hear from our inspiring speaker - to be announced.

The results of the Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2025 for Wales will be announced on the evening.

We hope that you will join us as we honour and recognise Wales' incredible makers, innovators, and leaders within the sector. 

Dress code: Black tie

Black tie, formal jackets and gowns are welcome.

Date: Thursday 6 November 2025

Start time: 6.30pm

End time: Midnight

Venue: The Vale Resort, Hensol Park, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, CF72 8JY

Accommodation:

If you would like to book accommodation at The Vale Resort, please call the hotel reservations team on 01443 667800 to book your room or email reservations@valeresort.com . When you book, please quote VBKG3860  - Make UK Awards Dinner for a special rate of £130.00 + VAT per room per night for bed and breakfast with a £50 deposit required.

There are limited bedrooms available at this rate, and any unsold rooms will be released on Thursday 11 September 2025.

Congratulations to our 2025 Awards Shortlist


Academii

Airbond

AIRBUS UK

Airbus Operations

Archwood Ltd

Axiom Manufacturing Services

Broetje-Automation UK Ltd

Clayton Engineering

CyDen Ltd

Fitzgerald Plant Services Ltd

Frontier Medical Group

FSG Tool & Die Ltd

Gavin Griffiths Group

HID Global Corporation

KLA Corporation UK Ltd

Morland

Newmor Wallcoverings

Nuaire

Philtronics Ltd

Pro Steel Engineering

Safran Seats GB

Sony UK Technology Centre Ltd

Teledyne Qioptiq

Thales UK

The Pudding Compartment Ltd

Total Water Products Ltd

Tri-Wall UK Ltd

William Hare

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Shortlisted apprentice tickets

Shortlisted apprentices are eligible to receive a complimentary ticket for your Regional Dinner. Any guests will need to purchase a ticket.

Shortlisted apprentices will be informed by mid-August 2025.

£ 120.00
Early Bird - Wales £ 110.00 +VAT (20%)
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£ 995.00 +VAT (20%)
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Dinner speaker

TBC

With thanks to our Regional Headline Sponsor


FAQs

Arrival is 6.30pm and the evening will end at midnight.

Please ensure you have informed us at awards@makeuk.org of any dietary requirements and the venue will cater for your needs.

You will be emailed the menu with the final joining instructions approximately 7 days before the event. It is a set menu and no changes can be made other than for those with special dietary requirements/allergies.

The table plan will be sent with the joining instructions and will be available on the evening. Several staff members will be present to help you find your table.

There is free parking available at the venue.