Yorkshire & North East Spring Lunch 2026
New Event Format: Spring Lunch
The Yorkshire and North East Committee is delighted to invite you to our newly formatted Spring Lunch, now taking place in the heart of Leeds city centre at the Park Plaza.
Join us from 12:00 noon for a relaxed welcome drink at the bar, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, clients, and friends. At 1:00pm, enjoy a delicious three-course lunch in great company.
Following the meal, we’ll continue the tradition with our charity raffle.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a fantastic afternoon of networking, great food, and good cheer.
Speakers:
We are delighted to have two former Leeds United players that will take part in a Q&A session:
Ian Harte is a former Republic of Ireland international left back renowned for his long‑range shooting and free‑kick expertise. Across a career spanning clubs such as Leeds United, Levante, Reading, and AFC Bournemouth, he made 459 club appearances and scored 73 goals. With 64 caps for Ireland and World Cup experience in 2002, Harte brings powerful insights on performance, discipline, and elite‑level resilience.
Dominic Matteo is a former Premier League defender with 366 professional appearances, including 276 in the Premier League, for clubs such as Liverpool and Leeds United. Known for his iconic Champions League goal against AC Milan, he now works in broadcasting and corporate speaking, sharing lessons on resilience and high‑performance culture. He also serves as a Football Ambassador for Leeds United.
The Spring Lunch will be supporting: Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Find out more about the Yorkshire and North East region.
Enhance Your Brand Visibility at the Yorkshire & North East Spring Lunch 2026
Looking to showcase your brand to a highly targeted concrete audience? We’re pleased to offer sponsorship packages for £250 to organisations booking a table at the lunch. What’s included?
- Two company-supplied roller banners displayed in prominent locations at the venue.
- Your logo featured on all on-site promotional materials.
- Front row table
To secure this opportunity, simply select the ‘Sponsorship Package’ option when booking your table. Please note: This offer is only available to organisations booking a table for the Yorkshire & North East Spring Lunch 2026.
Current sponsors:
