Centenary Celebrations and 30 Years of Brantingham Park Marked in Style with Spectacular
Sporting Lunch

Yesterday, the Hull Ionians community came together for a truly historic double celebration, marking 100 years of Ionians RUFC and 30 magnificent years at Brantingham Park with a spectacular Sporting Lunch.

With over 130 guests attending, the atmosphere was electric from the outset. Attendees
were treated to a fantastic, traditional Sunday roast that set the perfect tone for an
afternoon of camaraderie, nostalgia, and laughter.

Club President Pat opened the proceedings with a fascinating and nostalgic look back at
our roots, delivering a brief talk that mapped out the rich history of Ionians and the
visionary creation of Brantingham Park three decades ago.

The entertainment remained top-tier throughout the day. The brilliant Dominic Woodward
took charge of the room as compere, keeping energy levels high and delivering a stellar
comedy set that had everyone in stitches. Following the lunch, our guest speaker, former
Premier League goalkeeper Mark Crossley, took to the stage. Crossley captivated the
room with an array of hilarious, brilliant, and deeply insightful stories from his extensive
football career.

President Pat was back in the thick of the action later in the afternoon, running a brilliantly
lively game of Heads 'n' Tails followed by the grand auction. Thanks to the incredible
generosity of our guests, these fundraisers raised much-needed funds that will go directly
towards the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of our marvellous clubhouse.

An event of this scale is a testament to the enduring spirit of Hull Ionians. Thank you to
everyone who bought a ticket, our fantastic staff who kept everything running seamlessly,
and our incredible speakers for making our centenary and stadium milestone a day to live
long in the memory.

Here’s to the next 100 years of Ionians rugby and many more memorable afternoons at Brantingham Park