Events

What an occasion. What an event. What a night! It was a huge privilege to host the inaugural The MACC Academy Awards Evening at Headingley Stadium with 350 guests filling the Howard Suite. Set up by former Yorkshire County Cricket Club bowler Moin Ashraf. In less than 2 years he’s established 15 academies across Yorkshire […]

Live Events/Awards season us open us and it’s a pleasure to have kicked it off by hosting the second annual OG 7s Ball at Headingley Stadium this past weekend. This is a remarkable story! At a time when we are all too well aware how hard it is for amateur organisations to survive, OG 7s

During her career Christa Ackroyd has raised the bar in professional journalism and the Bradford City AFC Business club had the pleasure of hearing from her this week. The journey taken by a “local lass” from Bradford. Overcoming stereotype and overt sexism to lead the reporting of major national news stories. Breaking new ground in

Bringing down the curtain on the 2024/25 campaign with Huddersfield Town’s “Partners on the Pitch” event. An opportunity for the club to show its appreciation for its sponsors and principal partners. It was a pleasure to host the occasion. A thoroughly enjoyable day was had by all who attended. A chance to play on the

From Cricket to Crypto…. That was the headline for the latest Bradford City AFC Business Club meeting, with our guest – former Yorkshire County Cricket Club (Official) and England all-rounder Tim Bresnan It’s not necessarily a space you’d expect an international sportsman to occupy but for over an hour, Tim spoke to a room full

If anyone ever doubts the impact sport can have on a local community, my experience this weekend highlights how positive it really can be. Former England captain Mike Gatting and Yorkshire County Cricket Club President Dr Jane Powell were on hand to officially open the new pavilion at Higham Cricket Club – and what an

I was delighted to host the first “Opening Partnership” event of 2025 at Headingley Stadium. A sports setting for business leaders to establish new contacts, exchange ideas and learn about the opportunities across various sectors in the region. On Wednesday we heard from the team at Underpin – specialists in Mental Performance Coaching. CEO Jamie

The start of a new era at Yorkshire County Cricket Club… Infront of 270 guests at Headingley Stadium, it was my privilege to host the Opening Season Lunch ahead of the start of the new domestic cricket season. An event which showcased the women’s team – and all teams – playing under the same White

This was a fantastic night hosting a conversation with 3 x Super League Grand Final winner Stevie Ward Rudding Park was the venue on for the golf club’s Captain’s dinner. A room comprising of golfers and committee members from the Harrogate & District Union of Golf Clubs. Hardly the usual audience for a former rugby

It’s not everyday the Chief Executive from one of the UK’s top 5 supermarkets lends his time to sit down and discuss business, experience and his insight into dealing with a competitive landscape. That’s exactly the experience members of the Bradford City AFC Business Club had on Friday, in the first meeting of 2025. For