North East LDC Networking Event 2025
We are delighted to announce this year's Networking event will be on Friday October 10th 2025, to be held at the Crowne Plaza, Newcastle
Date and time
Location
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG
Forth Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3SA United KingdomRefund Policy
Lineup
Agenda
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Arrival Drinks Reception
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Talk
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Food Buffet
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Felt Nowt Comedy Show
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Charity Raffle
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM (+1 day)
Battle of the Bands
About this event
Following on from the success of our previous events, this year we are pleased to be able to announce our next event, A unique Battle of the Bands preceeded by a stand up comedy show by Felt Nowt.
The event aims to bring together dentists across the region for an evening of fun and entertainment.
It is open to any dentist working in the North East region- with LDC members at reduced ticket prices
We particulalry want to welcome our newer colleagues with Reduced price tickets for Current Foundation Dentists - with an Early Bird 2 for 1 ticket offer if booking before 31st August!
Battle of the Bands
Prepared to Rock Out in to the early hours?
4 bands. One stage. At least one dentist band member.
Each Band will be rocking hard to win your votes on the evening, eager to prove themselves the inaugral winner of LDC Battle of the Bands
Bands will be announced in the coming weeks so keep an eye out, you may recognise some of our Rockstars!
Want to sign up your own band or know someone wanting to take on the battle? contact us to book your slot now!
carole.slator.northldc@gmail.com
Before the Battle starts, we have a comedy show by Felt Nowt Comedy Club
Guaranteed laughs and no doubt some poor Dental puns on their way!
Check out the Comedians on our lineup below
Our Charity partner for the evening is the Dentists' Health Support Trust- with proceeds from ticket sales & Raffle prizes raising thousands of £s from our generous colleagues at previous events
Please visit their website to see the fantastic work they do
Charity Raffle
Our unique raffle includes plenty of exciting prizes, including gift vouchers, dental products and equipment. But we also offer exciting mentorships from specialist clinicians in our region to help build our supportive community network.
If you are a clinician that would like to offer a mentorship/support prize then please get in touch- carole.slator.northldc@gmail.com
Frequently asked questions
There is plenty of parking around the venue, but the venue is easily accessible by public transport being based just behind Central Station
If travelling, its worth considering an overnight stay to make the most of your evening. There are reduced rates available for the evening, contact the hotel directly and mention this event to book
If you are an NHS performer, you will have your LDC levy deducted from your NHS contract automatically. Your NHS contract holder can confirm this for you.
You can opt to pay a voluntary LDC levy, whether you are working in the NHS or privately. Just contact carole.slator.northldc@gmail.com
Please contact the LDC regional secretary carole.slator.northldc@gmail.com
Yes of course! the event is open to all dentists whether they are NHS or 100% private, and if you pay your levy you can get a reduced priced ticket, otherwise you can purchase the full price ticket at £45