Celebrating at Networking Event and Gala Dinner

Networking Event and Gala Dinner

At our annual networking event and gala dinner on Saturday 5 October, PDA Members and Associate Partners joined us in Liverpool to celebrate our 130 year anniversary!

The evening commenced with a Champagne reception followed by a sumptuous formal dinner. After dinner we presented the PDA Apprentice Paperhanger of the Year Awards and celebrated the work of the talented apprentices who make the finals. Then it was time to enjoy the live entertainment and hit the dance floor.

Dancing at Networking Event and Gala Dinner

This year’s Networking Event and Gala Dinner took place in the vibrant city of Liverpool at the Hilton Liverpool City Centre.

The night provided a great opportunity for PDA Members, Associate Partners, and their guests to network, celebrate achievements and enjoy a five‑star evening.

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Jessica Walter, PDA Member

Everyone was so welcoming—we laughed, we danced, we celebrated. It was a proper knees-up, and I didn’t want it to end. A huge thank you to the PDA for hosting such an unforgettable night. I’ll be back next year, no question. Full review here >

Paul Wilcockson, President of The Association of Painting Craft Teachers (APCT)

Thank you for hosting such a wonderful evening on Saturday, which Jo and I thoroughly enjoyed. I know how much hard work goes into planning such events, and you certainly nailed it! Thank you also for allowing me the time to congratulate Dior Regan on her recent achievements at WorldSkills 2024. I think it was clear how much this meant to me. I hope to be in attendance next year.

Martin Hillyard, PDA Member

Thanks from everyone at Tighes for yet another fabulous event. There were several complaints from our party about aching feet next morning from all the dancing that went on!! Lol It was a shame I left my dancing shoes at home or else I might have been one of them! Thanks to the PDA team for all their efforts to make the Association such a success.