Festive Buffet Lunch & Talk With Monastery CEO, Elaine Griffiths, OBE

Celebrate the season with a festive buffet lunch & talk hosted by Monastery CEO, Elaine Griffiths, OBE, here at The Monastery, Manchester, for an memorable afternoon of food, stories, and seasonal cheer
You’ll be welcomed with a warming glass of mulled wine or fruit punch before a special talk from Elaine at 12:30pm, followed by a lovingly prepared festive buffet lunch.
Practical Details:
When | Tuesday, 1st December 2026 | 12pm–3pm
Where | The Monastery, Gorton Lane, Manchester
Price | £30
Event Programme:
12:00 – Arrival & drinks reception
12:20 – Guests called to seats
12:30 – Festive Talk celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Monastery Trust with Monastery CEO, Elaine Griffiths, OBE
13:15 – Buffet Lunch
14:00+ – Free time to explore The Monastery & Gardens.
Festive Buffet (meat & plant-based options available)
Booking Info:
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0161 223 3211
Come and enjoy a soul-nourishing Christmas event in Manchester - with food, stories, community, and heritage in one of the city’s most beautiful venues.