Events

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

What a moment. What an occasion. What a night! Celebrating the achievements and success of so many at the Yorkshire Cricket Board 2024 Yorkshire Cricket Disability Awards. Whether it was individual triumph, team success or the staging of a first ever game at Headingley Stadium this summer for cricketers with disabilities – this was an

How is the face of women’s cricket changing? What does that mean for female cricketers pursuing a career in the game? How is Yorkshire County Cricket Club positioning itself to be at the forefront of this and what should we expect as women’s domestic cricket enters a new era from next season? These were just

What a fantastic night celebrating the unsung heroes of cricket in Yorkshire! It was my absolute privilege to host the YCB Cricket Collective Awards 2024 at Headingley Stadium. Around 200 guests were present to hear some inspiring stories, recognise unwavering commitment and celebrate winners from the age of 10 to 85! It’s on occasions such

A few hours in the company of one of the leading businessmen in West Yorkshire was invaluable for those who attended the November gathering of the Bradford City Business Club at Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. John Tordoff, Executive Chairman of JCT600 Ltd shared experience and lessons learned from a family business that has grown

He’s one of the most charismatic players in snooker and it was my privilege to host an evening with the “Whirlwind” Jimmy White – in aid of The Eden Dora Trust for Children with Encephalitis. The Wildcard Bar And Grill in Sheffield was packed, with guests hanging on his every word. Jimmy captivated the audience