A sparkling welcome
Start the afternoon with a glass of pink fizz, settle in and let the catching up begin.
Grab your girls and get ready for a gorgeous and inspiring afternoon filled with female empowerment!
Date
Saturday 13 February 2027
(11am – 3pm)
Price
£39.95 pp
Location
Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle, NE1 5DH
Join us for an incredible afternoon!
Join us for an afternoon celebrating women, sharing inspiring stories and enjoying great food with friends, family and colleagues.
You’ll be welcomed with a glass of pink fizz before sitting down to a delicious two-course lunch in wonderful company.
It’s a chance to come together, celebrate women’s achievements and leave feeling inspired.
Your afternoon, beautifully planned.
A little fizz, delicious food and plenty to talk about. Make time for an afternoon with your favourite people.
Something delicious
Enjoy a two-course lunch and good company, with time to relax and savour the occasion.
Inspiring conversations
Hear remarkable stories from our panel of women and put your questions to them in a live Q&A.
Music & little finds
Enjoy live entertainment and browse a selection of female-led stalls for something that catches your eye.
Every ticket helps us save lives
By attending our Galentine’s Lunch, you are helping us keep our helicopters in the air; our Rapid Response Vehicles on the road, and our critical care team saving lives across our region.
For every bite you take, every question you ask and every drink you sip, you can do so in the knowledge that your actions are having a life-saving impact on somebody across the North.
Meet the people behind the stories.
Different experiences. Inspiring perspectives. Get to know our panel and look forward to an afternoon of conversation, connection and questions.
Tina O’Hara
Commercial Director of the Cairn Group
Meet Tina
Tina O’Hara is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry, currently serving as Commercial Director and Group Director of Sales at Cairn Group since August 2015.
Elaine Robertson
Comedian
Meet Elaine
Elaine is a comedian from County Durham. In 2024 she was the winner of the ISH Comedy Awards Panel Prize and a finalist in the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedian of the Year.
This year she took part on BBC Comedy and New Writing North’s, Comedy Camp which brought together comedy writers and performers from the region to develop characters and ideas for TV with support from Jeremy Dyson (League of Gentlemen, Good Omens, Killing Eve) director Chris Foggin (Ludwig) and writer Rebecca Bain (NewsJack, Horrible Histories).
Her debut Edinburgh Fringe solo show Delulu has received critical acclaim, described as ‘Hilarious, heartbreaking at times, but ultimately celebratory, a true gem.’ (Ed Fringe Comedy).
Georgia Gibson
Former professional footballer – Newcastle Utd Women
Meet Georgia
Georgia is a qualified PE teacher and former professional footballer for Newcastle United Women, with a passion for education, sport and player development.
She currently works as the Performance and Lifestyle Lead for the Newcastle United Women Academy, supporting players to reach their full potential both on and off the pitch.
Drawing on her own experiences in professional football, Georgia helps young athletes build resilience, develop positive lifestyle habits and gain the confidence and skills to thrive in football and beyond.
Ella Willis
Author, content creator & illustrator
Meet Ella
Ella is an author, content creator and illustrator based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Their debut book Literally was released in June 2026, exploring the ups and downs of autistic life, with a focus on literal thinking and its impact.
They make content on TikTok and Instagram, focusing on ADHD, autism and LGBTQIA+ issues, as well as sharing their life.
Live at our Galentine’s Lunch
Meet Daisy Maria.
Daisy Maria is an upcoming young singer-songwriter from the North East, bringing together her love of country and indie music to create her own unique sound. Having recently released her debut single, Set You Loose, now available on all major streaming platforms, Daisy is excited to share her music with a wider audience.
Inspired by artists such as Sam Fender, Daisy hopes to follow in his footsteps by representing the North East’s vibrant music scene and putting local talent on the map. With a passion for performing and a dream of building a career in music, Daisy is only just getting started!
Proudly supported by the Royal Station Hotel
We’d like to offer our sincere thanks to the Royal Station Hotel in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne for kindly hosting our Galentine’s Lunch at their fantastic venue.
Save your seat.
Make their day.
Round up your favourite people and join us for a Galentine’s Lunch filled with delicious food, inspiring stories and time together.
- Pink fizz
- Two-course lunch
- Live Q&A
- Music & shopping
Ready to make a date of it? Complete the booking form and look forward to an afternoon worth getting together for.
Every ticket helps support GNAAS and the life-saving care our crews bring to people across the North.