JOHN SMITH’S STADIUM NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1 NO NONSENSE StaDIUM UNVEILS BRAND NEW LOOK In August 2012, HEINEKEN, the UK’s leading beer and cider business teamed up with Kirklees Stadium Development Ltd (KSDL) in an exciting new five year partnership which saw the premier conference and events venue renamed as ‘The John Smith’s Stadium’. Announcing the agreement, Gareth Davies, with such a prestigious Yorkshire brand. Managing Director, KSDL said: HEINEKEN have made a long term “This new partnership is excellent news, not commitment to keep brewing John Smith’s at only is Stadium naming the highest profile their famous Tadcaster brewery. They have commercial partnership that KSDL has, but we also made no secret of the importance of the have secured a truly blue chip company, with fact that the Stadium is situated at the heart of a very well known brand, readily recognised their key North of England region.” by consumers nationwide. John Smith’s is also a very appropriate partner for the sporting and Gareth Davies, concludes: “This new conference and banqueting activities that are relationship, coupled with a new focus on the mainstay of the Stadium. cementing the Stadium as the region’s premier conference and banqueting venue has “We are also very pleased to be partnering marked the start of an exciting new era for us.” INSIDE THIS ISSUE Rugby League World Cup Stadium Spectacular Business Awards No Nonsense Events CALL US TODAY ON 01484 484 100 WWW.JOHNSMITHsstaDIUM.COM RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP COMES TO KIRKLEES Following Kirklees’ successful Rugby World Cup bid, we are delighted to be hosting the England vs Ireland game at the Stadium – the only guaranteed England match in West Yorkshire. Cllr Mehboob Khan, Leader of and experience first hand the Rugby League Service Area, Kirklees Council, said: thrill of Rugby League being Batley Bulldogs, Dewsbury Rams “This is fantastic news for Rugby played at the very highest level”. and Huddersfield Giants. League in Kirklees. It is fitting that Tickets for the Rugby League England will play in Huddersfield, The Kirklees Consortium that World Cup 2013 are on sale now. the birthplace of Rugby League. submitted the bid to host the Saturday 2nd November: Our aim is to fill the Stadium for Rugby League World Cup in England vs Ireland at the John this exciting world class fixture. Kirklees is led by the Council and Smith’s Stadium. We want to encourage people, includes Kirklees Active Leisure, not only from Kirklees but from Kirklees Stadium Development Visit www.rlwc2013.com or call all across Yorkshire and further Ltd (KSDL), Kirklees NHS, West the 24 hour Ticket Hotline afield to visit Huddersfield, see Yorkshire Sport, Kirklees Sport & 0844 847 2013. the England vs Ireland match Recreation Partnership, Kirklees MAJOR REFURBISHMENT OF CONFERENCE & BANQUETING SUITE Managing Director of KSDL, Gareth Davis said: “The refurbishment of the Revell Ward Suite is just the latest stage of continued investment in the community stadium. Working with designer Karen Brierley and local contractors we have created a high spec finish which will allow us to establish the stadium as one of Yorkshire’s premier conference and banqueting venues. The Suite will be formally re launched on 1st March.” CALL US TODAY ON 01484 484 100 WWW.JOHNSMITHsstaDIUM.COM STADIUM NO NONSENSE CHRISTMAS AT REVIEW OF 2012 THE JOHN SMITh’S StaDIUM ORIGIN STARS DO BATTLE AT THE STADIUM This year we had an extensive Christmas party Earlier this year we saw the stars of England and Exiles earn their stripes in the 2nd offering at the Stadium which game of the International Origin Series. The re-match between England’s elite players and the best overseas stars from the Stobart Super League took place on saw thousands of people 4th July following the opening game at Langtree Park, St Helens, on 16th June. The from across Yorkshire enjoy Exiles retained the International Origin trophy as a deserved win over England saw an array of Christmas party the series drawn 1-1. experiences. From Comedy at Christmas and Dance Through The Decades, to Strictly Christmas CARNEGIE CHALLENGE CUP SEMI FINAL and a Girls Night Out, there was something to suit The Stadium was once again proud to host the Carnegie Challenge Cup Semi Final everyone’s taste. on July 4th, between two of Super League’s biggest clubs, Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors. A thoroughly entertaining day and one of the most competitive semi- Contact catering General final’s to be held at the Stadium: Leeds Rhinos 39 - Wigan 28. Manager Anthony Hegney to discuss Christmas 2013. STADIUM SPECTACULAR This summer we were delighted to host ‘The Stadium Spectacular,’ an event which saw thousands of Kirklees children take part in a musical extravaganza in a triple celebration to mark the Olympic Games, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and 20 years of service to the community from Kirklees Music School. ANNUAL Partners FORUM A SUCCESS! On 11th October we held our annual Partners Forum, in association with Chadwick Lawrence. This year we were delighted to welcome the co-founding Director of Mission Performance, Christiaan McLeod as our guest speaker. Christiaan’s leadership experience includes a 10 year career in the Royal Marines. He also lead the winning team in the first ever race to the North Pole in 2003 and again with fellow Mission Director Rob Lewis in 2004 for a BBC documentary. His theme at our Forum was teamwork in challenging enviroments. ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS RETURN The annual event on 8th November was hosted by BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration. The keynote speaker, Gerald Ratner, the Chairman and Chief Executive of Ratners Group opened the awards and gave a riveting account of how he rebounded from a raft of negative publicity and business failure to enjoy new business success. CALL US TODAY ON 01484 484 100 WWW.JOHNSMITHsstaDIUM.COM DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2013 MARCH MaY SEPTEMBER • Sunday 10th • Themed BBQ • Back to School Party Huddersfield Giants Evening BBQ & Entertainment Buffet dinner with a DJ and Mother’s Day disco till late Sunday carvery and a little treat for mum JUNE OCTOBER • Caribbean BBQ • Halloween Party SOLD OUT • Tuesday 12th Caribbean themed evening Spooky buffet dinner dance Cheltenham Festival BBQ & Entertainment Digitally streamed horseracing, live betting and • Pirate BBQ DECEMBER pie & peas! Pirate themed evening BBQ • The BEST Christmas & Entertainment • Friday 22nd Parties in Huddersfield Soul & Motown Night FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS VISIT JULY Enjoy a hot supper then dance WWW.JOHNSMITHsstaDIUM.COM the night away to a Motown/ • Mexican fiesta BBQ Northern Soul themed DJ Mexican Fiesta themed and disco evening BBQ & Entertainment APRIL AUGUST • Thursday 14th • The John Smith’s Easter with the Giants Stadium Food Festival, Huddersfield A Fun Day with exciting activities for all ages We have partnered with and food served all day! Yorkshire’s biggest food and drink festival held annually in Huddersfield JOHNSMITHstaDIUM @JOHNSMITHstaDIA CALL US TODAY ON 01484 484 100 WWW.JOHNSMITHsstaDIUM.COM.