Ladies’ Lunch 2025

Our next Ladies’ Lunch event will be happening at Hardwick Hall Hotel on Thursday 27^th November.

Enjoy a welcome drink & time to network and browse the many gift stalls, before being seated for a two-course meal with wine followed by a Q&A with our guest speaker Gillian Ridley Whittle.

Gillian is a visionary leader, creative force, and unapologetic changemaker in the world of fashion and wellness. After decades at the top of the corporate retail game, with leadership roles at Marks & Spencer, Topshop and Target & Myer in Australia, she made the bold move to start again, founding Peachaus, a purpose-led underwear and lifestyle brand grounded in ethics, quality, and comfort.

Gillian leads with heart and fierce conviction. She believes fashion should feel good on the body, the planet, and the soul. Her work is deeply rooted in empathy, and her initiatives (like bra fitting and wellness events) reflect her desire to bring comfort, confidence, and care to everyone she reaches. Known for her creative intuition, disruptive thinking, and tenacity, Gillian is reimagining what modern retail can be, an experience that’s agile, inclusive and grounded in real human connection. She’s not just building a brand; she’s building a movement.

Tickets are priced at £42.50.

For more information, please contact mandy.s@teessidecharity.org.uk or call 01642 686018 or buy your ticket now using the ‘purchase’ button.