Strawberry supports local rugby union team

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We are very pleased to announce that we are helping to support local rugby union team, Hull RUFC, by having become the first Hull business to purchase one of the club’s new, premier ‘First XV’ memberships. The new membership comes with a number of perks and a luxury seat in Hull RUFC’s brand new 165 seater main stand – which is due for completion within the next year.

The construction of the new stand at Hull RUFC’s Chanterlands Avenue ground is a major step for the local club and is part-funded by Sport England, the RFU and membership packages. The packages available include the ‘First XV’ - a premium membership of which only 15 are available and ‘Founders 50’ – which is limited to the founding 50 members of the new main stand.

The club has also introduced a ‘donate a brick’ scheme to help raise money as Ron Gibbin, Hull RUFC President, explains:

“We have invested heavily in our grounds over the past few years to create a first rate rugby venue for both our players and fans. We have upgraded our pitch and our investment is culminating in the completion of our new state of the art stand and dressing rooms.

“Whilst we have relied on sponsorship from local businesses to fund the new stand, instead of asking for donations, we decided to introduce several membership packages that allow businesses and individuals to share in our expansion and be a part of the club and its future.”

Jonathan Leafe, Managing Director of Strawberry, comments:

“We are delighted to be one of the first businesses to take advantage of the Hull RUFC ‘First XV’ membership packages. Strawberry is always keen to support local sporting clubs – we are patrons of North Ferriby United, sponsor a local golfer from Beverley and work very closely with Hull City AFC and Hull KR. We look forward to the completion of the new Hull RUFC stand and enjoying our membership from some of the best seats in the house.”

The new Hull RUFC membership packages are proving popular, however some are still available to purchase. Those interested should contact Chris Murphy, Geoff Lound or Leroy McKenzie at the Hull Sports Centre on 01482 348142.