The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that the 2018 Opening Season Lunch will take place on Friday 6th April.

This year’s season curtain-raiser will see former ECB Chairman of Selectors & distinguished after dinner speaker Geoff Miller and Yorkshire & England legend Matthew Hoggard take to the stage. There will also be appearances from various members of the Yorkshire CCC playing and coaching staff, previewing the forthcoming season.

Date: Friday 6th April 2018
Venue: The East Stand Long Room, Emerald Headingley Stadium
Guest Speakers: Former ECB Chairman of Selectors & distinguished after dinner speaker Geoff Miller, Former Yorkshire & England player Matthew Hoggard plus Yorkshire CCC players and coaches discussing the season ahead.
Host: Tanya Arnold
Timings: 12pm for prompt 12:30 Start, 3:30pm approximate finish
Price: Members – £42 Inc VAT, Non Members £49 plus VAT
Dress Code: Lounge Suits
Sponsor Packages: £1500 + VAT, which includes, a table for eight plus two YCCC players (table for 10 in total) at the lunch with complimentary wine on the table, company logo will be included on any marketing material produced for the event, branding within the room available including literature on tables, logo on the menu, pop up banners and acknowledgements throughout the event.

If you wish to book places please call our events department on 0113 2033 633

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