EMC Updates

The new East Stand Conference facilities are set to open early 2010 at the Shay Stadium in Halifax. These brand new state of the art facilities will contain 5 large function rooms, with the largest accommodating up to 300 people, as well as 6 executive boxes which are ideal for smaller meetings or private dinners.   

The stand will also house new shops for the local football and rugby teams as well as new home and away changing rooms, a physio room and a new concourse with food and beverage kiosks for match days.   

Newly appointed Sales Manager Ellen Mylroie-Smith says, ‘This is an exciting time for Halifax, not only for the supporters but for the community and local businesses too. In terms of conference facilities, they will be unrivalled in Halifax, catering for all conferencing and events needs.’   

The Shay’s facilities are set to be a tremendous success and are already taking bookings, for meetings, weddings, christenings, parties and dinners.   

For further information, please contact Ellen Mylroie-Smith – Ellen.mylroie-smith@calderdale.gov.uk.

We are delighted to announce that we have recently been awarded the catering contract for the new East Stand re-development of the Shay Stadium in Halifax.

The conference and events facilities within this brand new development are scheduled to open in early 2010, and EMC will be responsible for all Hospitality and Public Catering on match days, in addition to establishing a vibrant non match day business, to both the corporate market and the local Calderdale community.

With outstanding facilities within the new development, we are looking to maximise the business potential of the Shay.

Calderdale Council's Leader, Cllr. Stephen Baines, says: "The Council is transforming The Shay into a seven day venue, providing accessible sporting, conference, banqueting and learning facilities of which Calderdale can be proud."

"When the Shay's east stand is completed, The Shay will be able to offer high quality banqueting facilities for up to 300 covers and a range of meeting and function rooms. We will be providing a top class venue for meetings and functions, so it is important that we also offer catering of the highest quality."

Clare Hunter, Regional Sales Manager for EMC added “We are really excited about working with The Shay, and offering the people of Halifax and Calderdale a community facility to be proud of”.

For further information, please email clare.hunter@eventmanagementcatering.com

Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli could be graced by Premiership stars such as Manchester City's Craig Bellamy, Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey and Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale, now that FAW bosses have confirmed Wales will play at the Scarlets home ground  on May 29 kick off 7.30pm.

This will be the first-ever senior international staged in Llanelli and follows-on from the Under 21 UEFA qualifier between Wales and Luxembourg that was staged at the stadium in March.

Parc y Scarlets will also host this year's Welsh Cup Final between Aberystwyth Town and Bangor City.

Scarlets Managing Director Gareth Davies said: "This is fabulous news for the stadium, Llanelli and the whole of Carmarthenshire.

"To have secured a full international soccer fixture just six months after we moved here is a remarkable achievement.

"It underlines the quality of Parc y Scarlets and its staff, the ground's great flexibility and our determination to make it one of our country's most dynamic venues.

"We thank the FAW for being so forward-thinking in their approach to bring senior international soccer to a new venue.  We can all look forward to a great night and the opportunity to welcome thousands of new visitors to our stadium".

Spring marked the start of a very busy period for 3 of our venues as the 2009 Engage Super League season began.

The KC Stadium, home of Hull FC, Craven Park, home to Hull Kingston Rovers and the Galpharm Stadium Huddersfield, home of the Giants have been venues in demand over the past 2 months for both corporate match day hospitality, and public fans who enjoy the thrill of a Rugby League fixture.

As we are now approaching round 9, we have taken the time to reflect on the season so far, and gain feedback from our clients at each respective club, on how they have found the EMC service:

James Rule, Cheif Executive of Hull FC said; "I have worked with EMC throughout my tenure as Cheif Executive at Hull FC.  I have found them to be a very professional organisation that are attentive and responsive to our needs, whether that is in planning major events or reacting to situations that arise in the delivery of our match days.  They are an integral part of the Hull FC match day experience."

Commercial Manager Mike Smith of Hull Kingston Rovers followed "Since joining Hull KR I have been very impressed with the service provided by EMC.  They are efficient, professional and can adapt at very short notice to the business requirements.  They have an array of talent at all levels of the business and can deliver a quality product at a price to suit everyone.  I am more than happy with the service we have received and look foward to working with EMC long into the future."

Finally, Paul Cribb, Commercial Manager of Huddersfield Giants added "Having started at the Giants last season, the whole process of booking and organising hospitality was very new to me and an area which I felt may be a stumbling block, this was not the case.  EMC's helpful approach and professional attitude gave me complete confidence in every aspect of match day hospitality.  The food is consistently of a high standard and the staff are always helpful in every aspect.  I look forward to working with EMC in the future."

Here's to another successful Engage Super League Season!