SWBC Annual Dinner 2026

• Date: Friday 26th June 2026
• Time: 17:00 - 22:30 (approx)
• Private coach charter to Devonport
• Core of Drums
• 3-course dinner
• Toasts
• Keynote speaker -
• Dress code - formal evening attire requested (Black Tie & Evening Gowns)
• Ticket Price (non-members) £115.00 + VAT
• Refund Policy - up to 21 days before the event

Starter: (VE) Hereford Cheese Souffle, Roasted Balsamic Cherry tomato And Rocket Salad

Main: Stuffed Loin of Pork, Champ Potatoes & Madeira Sauce

OR

(VE) Asparagus, Pea and Leek Risotto with Vegan Parmesan Cheese Crumb

Dessert: Eaton Mess Cheesecake, Meringue & White Chocolate Compote

Port, Coffee and Mints

• You will be asked for your Nationality/Citizenship upon registration.
• You will be asked for your National Insurance number as a mandatory requirement upon registration.
• Please register using your legal name as it appears on your photographic ID.
• All guests are required to bring a current photographic ID (passport or driving licence) with them on the evening, as this will be needed for security clearance and access to the base.
• Unfortunately, entry will not be permitted without the appropriate photographic identification.
• For arrival arrangements, all guests must arrive at The Milehouse Park and Ride, Outland Road, where private chartered transport will be provided. Guests will be coached onto the base together; individual access to the site may not be permitted.
• There may be a short walk (2-3 minutes) from the coach drop-off point to The Mess.

Laura Correa Mendioroz, General Manager at Appledore Navantia UK, commented:

"We are delighted to be sponsoring the South West Business Council's Annual Dinner - a wonderful opportunity for the region's business community to come together and celebrate everything that makes the South West such a powerhouse, not least in defence and maritime.

"Navantia UK is proud to be playing its part, having returned shipbuilding to North Devon, training the next generation of skilled workers, and investing in new infrastructure and technology to enhance sovereign industrial capability."

Chris Brook, Place Director, commented:

"At Plymouth Community Homes, everything we do is driven by our core purpose: supporting our residents and strengthening the communities we work to serve.

PCH supports the South West Business Council because of its proven ability to connect, convene, and champion businesses across the region. Its strong relationships with government departments, local authorities, and influential regional organisations ensure that the voice of business is heard. This enables collaboration and the creation of opportunities that support both industry and community.

The South West Business Council’s vision mirrors our own ambitions for Plymouth and the wider South West. Its focus on inward investment, infrastructure improvement, and sustainable development directly supports our role in delivering new affordable homes, regenerating neighbourhoods, and ensuring that positive development continues across the region.

We also share a commitment to its core principles: integrity, transparency, accountability, fairness, and responsible business practice. By working together, we maximise social value whilst delivering and maintaining high‑quality homes for Plymouth’s communities".

As part of the Corserv Group, Cormac is proud to sponsor this evening’s event. As a delivery-focused business operating across the South West, we see sponsorship not just as support, but as an extension of how we work, investing in the communities, partnerships and local economies that we are part of every day.

At our core, we are about delivery. Delivering infrastructure, services and solutions that are practical, cost-effective and built to last. Whether working on highways, environmental services, construction or complex civil engineering schemes, our focus is always the same, to deliver safely, efficiently and to a high standard while achieving best value for our clients.

As part of Corserv, we combine commercial strength with a clear public purpose, but it is through Cormac that this is brought to life in the built and natural environment. Our teams are embedded in the region, working day in day out to maintain and improve essential infrastructure, support economic growth and ensure communities function effectively.

We have a strong and growing presence across the region, building trusted relationships, we are collaborating and delivering services across the city. Our approach is straightforward, understand the challenge, apply the right expertise and deliver reliably.

Our mission, working together to improve the lives of people in our communities, is not just a statement, it is reflected in the outcomes we achieve. From delivering projects to programme and budget, to supporting local supply chains and creating opportunities for skills and employment, we are focused on making a tangible difference.

We pride ourselves on being collaborative, dependable and results driven. We work closely with our clients and partners to solve problems, manage risk and deliver outcomes that provide long term value. Our emphasis on efficiency, innovation and practical delivery ensures we consistently meet expectations while maintaining cost control.

We are delighted to support this event and to be part of an evening that brings together people who are equally committed to delivering positive outcomes for the region. It is these shared ambitions and strong partnerships that continue to drive success across our communities.

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