Selnet’s 20th Anniversary and Awards Celebration

Friday 24th April | Ribby Hall, Wrea Green, Preston | 6pm until midnight

Shortlist announced for our 20th Anniversary and Awards Celebration

Every nomination tells a story of commitment and community spirit, and together they paint a powerful picture of the difference our sector makes every day. On Friday 24th April, we will honour the collective impacts of our sector and officially announce the exceptional winners of each category!

So, join us at Ribby Hall in Preston as we celebrate 20 years of Selnet and the incredible difference social enterprises have made – and continue to make – across Lancashire. Bookings to attend are OPEN – and join us across social media for our ’20 Weeks for 20 Years” campaign updates.

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Event info

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Celebrate with us at the stunning Ribby Hall, The Woodland for a spectacular celebration evening & awards ceremony, superb 3 course meal and great entertainment.

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Selnet and the incredible difference social enterprises have made – and continue to make – in Lancashire.

Winners of each of the 10 categories will be announced on the night.

Individual tickets are £55.00 each or a table of 8 is £400.

Booking Portal

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awards@selnet-uk.com

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01772 200690

Our 20th Anniversary and Awards Celebration is almost here!

Information to help with planning your evening:

Date: Friday 24th April 2026
Time: 6.00pm – 6:30pm Guest Arrival | 12.00am Event Close
Address: Ribby Hall – The Woodland Suite, Ribby Hall Village, Ribby Road, Wrea Green, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2PR

The Woodland Suite is well signposted within Ribby Hall Village

Directions

Ribby Hall Village is set in over 100 acres of beautiful Lancashire countryside and lies approximately 7 miles east from the bright lights of Blackpool in the small rural village of Wrea Green. Ribby Hall Village is easily accessible via road, rail, bus and by foot.

Ribby Hall Village, Ribby Road, Wrea Green, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2PR

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Car

Leave the M6 motorway at Junction 32 and take the M55 West towards Blackpool. Leave the M55 at Junction 3 towards Kirkham. Follow the A585 to the fourth roundabout, and take the 2nd exit signed Wrea Green. Ribby Hall Village is approximately 200 metres on the left.

For sat navs use PR4 2PR.

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Rail

Kirkham & Wesham station is located just 1.3 miles from Ribby Hall Village. There are rail links to the Lake District and many of the UK’s major cities, including Manchester, Liverpool and London. There are also direct train services to Manchester Airport.

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Bus & Coach

The 61 bus service operates between Kirkham & Wesham train station and Ribby Hall Village every 30 mins Mon – Sat during the day and every hour on Sunday. The same bus can be used to travel to Preston and Blackpool during your stay.

Direct buses to Ribby Hall Village are available from Preston Bus Station, where coaches to other UK cities, including London, Glasgow and Liverpool, are also available.

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Order of events

6.00 – 6.30pm Guest Arrival
7:00pm Dinner Call & Service
9.30 – 10.30pm Awards Ceremony
11.00pm Entertainment begins
12.00am Event Close

Please note
These are estimated timings for the evening, they are subject to change but we will endeavour to keep to the programme.

Dress Code

Dress code is smart & party wear.

We cannot wait to celebrate with you on the night – see you there 🎉

Shortlist

Following a rigorous review of all nominations, we are delighted to present this year’s shortlist. These finalists have demonstrated exceptional impact and a clear commitment to excellence within our sector.

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