Club Journal

September 2015 The magazine for all CIU members 75p

The Royal Society for Public Health has called for the smoking ban to INSIDE... be extended to outside areas Editor’s Letter ...... 2

Club News ...... 3

Club of the Month . . . 10

Business Q&A ...... 12

HQ ...... 14

Club Outings...... 18

Alarm in clubland as experts Crossword ...... 21 call for smoking ban to be Sport on TV ...... 22 extended to outdoor spaces CIU Sport ...... 23 The Royal Society for Public Health’s believes that a further extension of the (RSPH’s) recent call for the smoking ban to smoking ban to include outdoor areas would be extended to some outdoor spaces – be disastrous for clubs. including areas immediately outside clubs “The licensed trade was hit hard when the and pubs – caused alarm in clubs up and previous smoking ban was introduced in down the country, many of which are still 2007 with an estimated 29,000 clubs and coming to terms with the drop in trade pubs closing as a result of that legislation. caused by the indoor smoking ban “Many clubs have really worked hard to introduced in 2007. counter the effects on their trade by According to the RSPH, reducing the investing significant sums in outside ‘convenience’ of smoking by introducing smoking areas to cater for the smokers exclusion zones would encourage more amongst their membership, so the people to give up the habit and help to introduction of these so-called ‘exclusion ensure smoking is seen as ‘abnormal’. zones’ outside clubs would put many of Smokers’ lobby group Forest welcomed them out of business. the RSPH’s simultaneous announcement “I’m very glad the Government has gone that “nicotine is no more harmful to health on record as saying they have no plans to set for than caffeine” but opposed any extension of take up the recommendations put forward the existing smoking ban. by the RSPH in terms of expanding the big racenight Forest Director Simon Clark said: “Public smoking ban but we must be on our guard. Sheffield’s Greyhound Stadium health campaigns should be based on “As a Union, we’ll continue to make our will be the venue for the Dransfields CIU education, not coercion and prohibition. voice heard on this issue through our Racenight on Tuesday, September 22. Banning smoking outside licensed premises representation on the All-Party Admission is free and includes a free would discriminate against adults who enjoy Parliamentary Group for Clubs as well as drink, a free bet and portion of Nachos. smoking.” through our membership of the Committee The doors open at 6pm with the first race Union President George Dawson CMD of Registered Clubs Associations (CORCA).” of the night going off at 6.39pm. www.wmciu.org.uk EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITOR’S LETTER

Welcome to the September issue of Club Many of our clubs have already discovered Journal. that offering cask and craft ales is a major We lead this month with reaction to the business booster and hopefully the article recent report by the Royal Society for Public will provide some inspiration for other clubs Health which recommended that the hoping to follow suit. smoking ban should be extended to outside Talking of inspiration, September’s ‘Club It’s also the final call for Branch Secretaries areas, an issue which will be of major of the Month’ is Broughton WMC in to confirm their attendance at the event at concern to the vast majority of our clubs. Lincolnshire. As you’ll read in the profile on HQ in October so please email me directly. While it looks as if the Government page 10, theirs is a story of how a struggling Those wishing to attend the Club currently has no intention of implementing club can effect a major turnaround in their Law/Finance Weekend on October 16-18 can the Royal Society’s recommendations, Club fortunes through excellent leadership and now book online through the CIU website: Journal will be sure to keep you informed of teamwork. www.wmciu.org.uk the latest developments on this subject in The result of their hard work is that a club Finally, the CIU Greyhound Racing night the future. which came dangerously close to extinction takes place on Tuesday, September 22 at Meanwhile, to coincide with this month’s is now flourishing and looking to the future in Sheffield. Admission is Cask Ale Week (September 24-October 4), with confidence. free, so it would be great to see as many our Q&A feature on page 12 is a By the way, it’s the last chance for clubs to Union members as possible there – it should contribution by the Society of Independent submit their photos for inclusion in the be a great night. Brewers (SIBA) about the benefits of Official 2016 CIU Calendar, sponsored by offering quality British beers in your bar. Aon. Having attended the Trade Day of the Email your images to [email protected] Great British Beer Festival in London last with the subject line ‘Calendar Competition’ month, I was impressed by the myriad of or send printed copies to: Calendar different beers on offer from breweries all Competition, CIU, 253-254 Upper Street, over the UK. London, N1 1RY. Stephen Goulding, Editor CLUB JOURNAL

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2• Club Journal NEWS

STANHILL WMC BENEFITS OBITUARY John Pells CHILDREN’S CHARITY Social Club is sad to announce that club stalwart John Pells passed away on Wednesday July 15, aged 78. Our sincere condolences go out to his wife Muriel, son Simon, daughter Tina and to all of his family. John became a member of the Belle Vue Social Club, along with his wife Muriel, in January 1980. He subsequently served on the club’s Managing Committee and served as Club President for 10 years. Most recently he gave an enormous amount of commitment to the club’s Social Members of Stanhill Working Mens Club present a cheque to a representative of Derian House League Crib Team, as well as Children’s Hospice playing in both Branch and Stanhill Working Mens Club in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, recently raised £2,613 for Derian National CIU competitions. House Children's Hospice, which looks after life-threatened children and young people He was also very active with from across the North West of England, as well as supporting their families. the CIU and attended many of The money was raised through a Soul Night, regular Soul Afternoons, a raffle and sales of the Branch meetings as well as second hand books and donations. the AGM in Blackpool. Ray Barnby crowned as Games champion

andLocke Park Working Men’s Club hosted the Barnsley Games League annual presentation in July with Ray Barnby crowned as this year’s champion. Pictured, left to right: Union President George Dawson CMD, League Chairman John Moffat, 2015 Barnsley Games champion Ray Barnby, League Secretary Denis Kelk and Union General Secretary and Branch Secretary Ken Green CMD

Club Journal • 3 NEWS

TRADE NEWS JUNE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AS STEWARD Caledonian Brewery unveils AT WALLSEND CORONATION CLUB rugby-themed pale ale Heineken’s Caledonian Brewery has launched a rugby-themed beer, Drop Kick, to celebrate the start of the Rugby World Cup this month. The 4% ABV pale ale is brewed with hops from several of the nations tipped to win the title, including England, Australia, France, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as malt from Scotland. Andy Maddock, Managing Director of Caledonian Brewery, said: “The Rugby World Cup gave us an ideal opportunity to create an ale that feeds into the excitement surrounding the event. Using hops from around the world felt fitting and the result is a punchy flavoured ale that is a celebration of beer and June Gaszka, Steward of Wallsend Coronation Club, received a matching necklace and sport. Available throughout the bracelet from Club Secretary John Toman to mark her 25 years of service to the club. She tournament, Drop Kick is the perfect said she was expecting the clock off the wall she’d been watching for the last 25 years! partner for every match.” CAMRA names its best beer of Joe honoured for 40 years of service 2015 at London Festival Welsh red ale Cwtch from Tiny Rebel brewery in Newport has been announced as the best beer in Britain at the Great British Beer Festival in London. It was named supreme champion over a host of other finalists in 10 different categories in the culmination of over a year of local tasting panels and regional heats. Nik Antona, Champion Beer of Britain Director, said: “The Champion Beer of Britain title is the most coveted title in British beer. For over 30 years brewers have put forward their real ale in the hope it will win, and this year Tiny Rebel’s Cwtch is a very worthy winner of this prestigious award.” Tiny Rebel head brewer Gareth Williams was delighted with the award for Cwtch which is Welsh for cuddle and said: “This is the ultimate award to win in our eyes and after winning at the Great Welsh a few years ago this feels even better. It’s just a crazy feeling Joe Donnelly (pictured, right) of Thomas Wilson WMC, Low Fell, Gateshead, was presented and we’re massively proud.” with a certificate to mark his 40 years of service to the CIU movement by Terry Watson, former President of the CIU and retired No.2 Division Representative for Durham Branch.

4• Club Journal NEWS

Glanrhyd Coronation Club clinch South Wales title

andThe South Wales Branch Bowls Pairs competition was held on August 2 at Tick Tock Bowls Club. The winners were C Young and A Jones of Glanrhyd Coronation Club while the runners-up were T O’Brien and A Thomas of Abertysswg Workmens Club. Presenting the trophies were Branch President Pat Barry and Vice-President Roy Allkin

CLUB NOTICES CLUBS CEASING MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNION FOR SERVICE Closed Bold Street Social Club (Manchester Branch) Taibach & Port Talbot WM Club (South Wales LONG SERVICE Brian Cloke, Eltham Hill Club, Colin More, Morpeth Comrades Branch) Stephen Todd Kent Social Club, Northumberland British Railways Northampton Sports & , New Delaval & Social Club (South East Midlands Branch) Newsham WMC, Northumberland Withdrawn Peter Hirst, Eltham Hill Club, Peter Kirby, Kingsley Park WMC, Knutton Ex-Servicemens Club Peter Balmbra, Padiham Kent South East Midlands (North Staffordshire Branch) Working Men’s Club, Burnley & Expelled Pendle Weston-Super-Mare WMC Ian Hamley, Eltham Hill Club, George Shepherd, Crofton (Western Counties) Kent (Wakefield) WM Club, Wakefield Shiremoor WMC CERTIFICATE OF MERIT (Northumberland Branch) York Crescent Club Dale Crane, Gainsborough Lab & Raymond Norris, Eltham Hill Alan Turner, Crofton (Wakefield) (York City Branch) Soc Club, North East Met Club, Kent WM Club, Wakefield Correction In the June 2015 edition of the Club Journal we stated that East Winchester Social Club Philip Andrews, Gainsborough John Hancock, Labour Hall had been expelled from the CIU. We would Lab & Soc Club, North East & Club, Wessex like to apologise for this error as the club, Metropolitan despite best efforts, has reluctantly closed.

Club Journal • 5 NEWS

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The Durham Branch Singles Dominoes Final was held at Chilton Club and saw R Wharton of Fishburn Club beat his opponent 5-3 in the competition sponsored by St James Place Wealth Management. Pictured, left to right: Durham Vice- President Stan Summers, M Robinson and R Wharton of Fishburn Club and Gareth Howe, Executive Member for Division 12

The Durham Branch Pairs Dominoes Final – also sponsored by St James Place Wealth Management – was held at Chilton Club and saw Fishburn Club beat Ferryhill Club by 11-9. Pictured, left to right: Durham Vice- President Stan Summers, F Greenwood and A Richardson of Ferryhill Club, G Smith and T Craggs of Fishburn Club and Gareth Howe, Executive Member for Division 12

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Broughton Working Men’s Club has effected a real turnaround in fortunes in the past five years thanks to the hard work of its Committee and members

CONTACT DETAILS Broughton (Humberside) WMC 12 High Street, Broughton, Brigg, Humberside, DN20 0JA Tel: 01652 652627 Darlington Branch BROUGHTON BACK FROM THE BRINK Broughton Working Men’s Club in North Lincolnshire found itself on the brink of closure in 2010 but five years later has cleared its debts, is turning a profit and is looking to the future with great confidence

ust five years ago, Broughton continuing losses. It's fair to say many of the paying its other debts. Over the next five J Working Men's Club in North decisions that were taken were initially years, the £28,000 deficit was cleared. Lincolnshire was in serious danger unpopular with some members – a What's more, in 2013, Broughton WMC of closing despite a near century of being at common situation in clubs forced to made a profit of £5,000 and by the following the heart of the local community. undergo major change. year, due to the dedication and hard work of Like many clubs in the local area – and A Finance Committee was formed and the all concerned, that figure had more than indeed across the country – Broughton position of Treasurer introduced in order to tripled to produce a profit of £16,000. WMC was feeling the pinch from the global make the club's financial dealings This has allowed the club to refocus its downturn with fewer members coming transparent. finances upon capital improvements to the through the doors and those that did At the same time, the club changed its buildings – installing CCTV, new air generally having less money to spend. status from being a friendly society to conditioning units, an ultra-efficient cooling The club soon found itself facing a become an industrial and provident society, system, LED lighting and power efficient struggle for its very survival as it competed which at a stroke produced savings of over fridges – which continue to save the club with three other nearby licensed premises £2,000 per year in audits. money. for a dwindling customer base. Other huge savings were made by Work continues on a daily basis to Change came in 2010 with the switching power suppliers and providers, improve the efficiency of the club operation appointment of two key new committee while a saving of over £1,500 per year was and ramp up the level of service enjoyed by members in Terry Finch, currently serving made by switching banking arrangements. members with the result that Broughton as Club Treasurer, and Pat White, now Club Over the subsequent 12 months the WMC is back where it belongs as the hub of President. The pair were joined by a new Committee and members worked together the community. Steward, and with the support of the to make small savings throughout the club. With regular high-quality entertainment, Committee and members, they began to One of the biggest issues the club faced including singers, comedians and bands, a dissect the operation of the club. was the repayment of a loan for over thriving sports scene with six pool teams, a It soon became apparent that the club had £12,000 and in the summer of 2013 this was league-winning football side, darts and huge debts totalling over £28,000 and with finally paid off as the club slowly but surely dominoes teams, as well as regular bingo the backing of the committee drastic pulled its feet out of the mud for the first and other social events, the future looks very measures had to be taken to stem the time in decades actually made inroads into bright indeed for Broughton WMC.

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My members have expressed an visiting siba.co.uk/directory/brewery- Q interest in our bar serving some of finder you will be able to find which brewers the lesser-known ales from around are located close to your club. the UK – can you give me some advice? Give them a call and I am sure they would Mike Benner, Managing Director of the be delighted to talk you through their range Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), which and what could work for your membership, represents more than 820 independent or even stage a beer tasting at your club, brewers, responds: which will enable you to make the right beer It is estimated that there are over 18,000 selection – as well as being a great event for different beers brewed each year in Britain your members to attend, of course! and there seems to be no end to the growing The British craft brewing scene has never consumer thirst for quality beer from been so exciting. Independent breweries all independent brewers. Last year, production across Britain are brewing many different SIBA has more than 820 members, ranging from by SIBA brewers grew by an estimated styles of beer, from blonde, spicy wheat small businesses to large family brewers 15.8% per cent to 2.99 million hectolitres or beers to dark, chocolately porters, and 526 million pints. everything in between. Last year, golden ale family brewers with regional or even With so much choice available, deciding was the most popular style among SIBA national distribution. what range of beer you are going to stock in brewers, produced by 92% of them, followed SIBA runs a number of competitions for your club can be a challenge. Where do you by traditional bitter (81%). our brewers, awarding medals to the best start? Firstly, I would suggest you engage Strong bitters and IPAs were brewed by beers across a number of cask, keg and with your members to see what they are 72% of SIBA members and mild, a style that bottled categories, at both regional and interested in. Perhaps you can offer a had almost disappeared, is now brewed by national levels. Given the hundreds of suggestion form that they can complete and around a third of SIBA brewers. Less brewers who enter our competitions, any put into a suggestion box for you to common styles such as barley wines and bar manager looking for a guide to the best consider. green hop beers, are also being produced by British beers could certainly use our list of You will need to get an understanding of a growing number of SIBA members. winners, published on the SIBA website: what your market is. Are your members When choosing your beers, make sure you www.siba.co.uk/events/ experienced beer drinkers or are they new to reflect the diversity of styles rather than For multi-site operators, SIBA offers the exciting British craft brewing scene? Do stocking two or three golden ales or bitters Beerflex (previously known as Direct they want you to support the breweries local of similar ABV. Serving different styles will Delivery Service). This service allows to the club by stocking their beers? appeal to different customers and keep even individual bars to source the beers they want Are they interested in cask ale or craft keg the most adventurous drinkers happy. and have them delivered direct from the products? Or you may find your customers One way of refreshing your beer offer is to brewer, while the pricing and invoicing are would like a selection of flavoursome beers devote one handpull to a rotating selection handled centrally between SIBA and the in bottles or cans. What styles and ABV of ales, changing every month or even more group’s head office. beers do they prefer? There are a lot of frequently. Seasonality is one of the great Currently, around 4,000 cask and keg questions to ask, but your job of creating a delights of British beer, and your beer beers are available through Beerflex, and we successful beer range will become a lot easier drinkers will thank you if you’re able to offer provide beer to 2,500 bars and pubs once you have these answers. a light, refreshing ale in summer and a belonging to groups. For more information It is also important to factor in your club’s warming, fruity porter around Christmas. email: [email protected] or visit: set-up. Do you have a cellar and the I recommend sourcing beers from SIBA www.siba.co.uk/dds_site experience to stock cask ale? If space is tight, members, as all our members have pledged offering a range of bottles and cans would to brew according to our Manual of Good To find out about Cask and Craft Ales work better for you. In recent times, many Brewing Practice. We have more than 820 from the Union’s Preferred Suppliers: beer drinkers have stressed a desire to drink members, ranging from small businesses Carlsberg UK: 08453 710 199 something that is locally produced. By supplying their beers very locally, to larger Heineken UK: 0845 878 7075

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Club Journal • 13 HQ – THE LATEST FROM HEAD OFFICE

NEWS IN BRIEF CLUB LAW/FINANCE WEEKEND 2015 The new CIU mobile website The CIU’s Club Law and Club The Club Law/Finance is now available to view Finance Weekend 2015 is taking weekend course will A streamlined version of the official place on 16-18 October 2015 at the take place in October CIU website is now available which Royal Court Hotel in Coventry. allows you to get information from the The cost of the course is £75 site via your smartphone or tablet. (including VAT) which covers full One of the main benefits of the board, lectures on Club Law and site is the ability to search for local Club Finance and includes students’ clubs wherever you happen to be in folders, pad and literature. the country. So if you are on holiday Applications must be received by and would like to visit a local club, October 1 and the 30 places will be you can use the site to search by selected on a first come, first served town or postcode to find one. basis. All applicants must be holders of the Union’s Associate and Pass Card. Please note that you must hold an Application forms may be obtained from your Club Secretary or the Leisure Department, Associate Card and current Pass Club & Institute Union, 253/254 Upper Street, London, N1 IRY. The forms can also be Card in order to enter a different downloaded from the CIU website: www.wmciu.org.uk club.

CIU Greyhound Racenight set for Tuesday, September 22 Sheffield’s Owlerton Greyhound Stadium will be the venue for the Dransfields CIU Racenight on Tuesday, September 22. Admission is free and includes a drink, a free bet and Nachos. The doors open at 6pm with the first race getting underway at 6.39pm. If you are interested in sponsoring a race please call Sean Ferris on 01753 272022.

Wetherby to host CIU Charity Raceday on November 14 The CIU National Charity Raceday will take place on Saturday, November 14 at Wetherby Racecourse. Last year’s event saw nearly 2,000 Union members having a fantastic time in the CIU marquee at Wetherby so be sure to mark the date in your diary. Details of ticket prices will be published in subsequent editions of Club Journal.

Last call for photo entries for the 2016 CIU Calendar If you want your club to have a chance of featuring in the 2016 CIU Calendar, sponsored by Aon, send your images to [email protected] with subject line ‘Calendar Competition’.

14 • Club Journal HQ – THE LATEST FROM HEAD OFFICE

Union negotiates special room rate for Conference

CIU Head Office Manager Stephen The 2016 AGM takes place Goulding has secured a Special Delegate rate on Saturday April 9 at the for those wishing to stay at the Norbreck Norbreck Castle Hotel in Castle Hotel during CIU Conference 2016 in Blackpool April 2016. This deal guarantees the first 20 double rooms with sea view; 20 double standard rooms, 20 twin rooms with sea view; 20 twin standard rooms all at a reduced rate. Rates are: £42.50 per person per night dinner, bed and breakfast based on two people sharing twin/double. £35 per person per night bed and breakfast based upon two people sharing twin/double. A supplement of £15.00 per room per night will be added for twin/double requested for sole occupancy. Single rooms are also available. Any further rooms under this price deal will be subject to availability. So book now to avoid disappointment! Bookings can be made by calling the Friday April 8 Saturday April 9 Norbreck Hotel direct on 01253 352341 and CIU Trade Show CIU Annual Conference quoting “WMCIU16”. Norbreck Castle Hotel, Norcalympia Norbreck Castle Hotel, Ballroom CIU Head Office cannot take bookings or advise on room availability. Friday April 8 Saturday April 9 The schedule of events for Blackpool 2016 Executive Dinner Dransfields CIU Annual Quiz is as follows: Blackpool Football Club Norbreck Castle Hotel, Boston Suite

CIU Associate and Pass Card rules It’s the time of year when it’s worth issuing a reminder on the rules for Associate and Pass Cards. According to CIU rules, every club member should be issued with an Associate Card (see picture opposite) when they become a member of the club for the first time. This involves a one-off payment of £3.50 on the part of the member. In addition, each year, when they renew their subscription to the club, members should be issued with a Pass Card. This involves a cost of £3.50 and is due to be paid each year. It’s important that members asking for a Pass (or ‘year’) Card must already hold an Associate Card from the club they are asking to issue them with the Pass Card. It is mandatory to purchase a Pass Card each year to accompany the Associate Card. The Associate and Pass Cards are not transferable from one club to another. Both the Associate and Pass Cards should be obtained from the Club Secretary.

Club Journal • 15 SMART ENERGY – NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

AUTUMN IS NOW FAST APPROACHING... SAVE THOUSANDS AND COOL YOUR BEER FOR NEXT TO NOTHING FROM OCTOBER RIGHT THROUGH TO APRIL GET SMART AND HEAT YOUR CLUB ROOMS FOR LESS! Bournville WMC and Osborne House WMC are amongst many clubs who have dramatically reduced their electric spend with Smart Energy’s Introduction Free Air Cellar System OR Low Watt Heating Panels! changing their old and expensive ● Still Having To Heat Your Entire Club Just For A Few Rooms? air-conditioning units in just their bar area of the club to save on ● Does Your Club Have A Large South Facing Roof To Warrant FREE SOLAR? their heating biils throughout the Autumn and Winter Months. Now ● Is Your Cellar Cooler Over Five Years Old And Running 24/7? the Club Committee have asked us to look at their lounge area to ● Would You Like To Use The Cold Air From Outside To Cool Your Beer For make further savings on their bills Six Months? and replace more old air- conditioning units which will then When becoming a Smart Energy double their savings. customer the opportunities to Joe says: “We have been very continue to SAVE THOUSANDS on happy with Smart Energy’s low your bills just keeps on growing. watt panel heaters, they are so So if your club is really serious much cheaper to run than air- about wanting to make changes Phil Holmburg of Bournville WMC conditioning and in a one-room for the better and saving money Secretary Phil Holmburg of hundreds of these systems across trial the proof has been in the off your bills, then start today Bournville WMC in Birmingham the country and our customers pudding and our electric spend instead of blowing the club’s hard wanted to try and look at ways in have saved thousands just by overall has reduced. earned money away! which he could cut down the club’s becoming Smarter. The Free Air “The panels heat up our bar very high electric spend and one of the Cellar System cools your beer when Contact Amy at Smart Energy for a FREE Energy quickly when we need them to and most obvious ways was to look at below 10 degrees both day and provide optimum comfort which Management Survey on your club and find out how the way the club was currently night using our British air from doesn’t hit hard on the club’s we can help your club save thousands today cooling their beer. outside resulting in a staggering pocket so we are now looking at Phil states: “Our cellar is a large saving of 55% on your current them for our lounge. system that was constantly running cellar costs. “Any club that has high electric running 24/7 on our electric bill “Any Club who has a Cellar IsIs youryour electricityelectricity spendspend or gas spends should look at their and it was only when Smart Energy Cooler over five years old should heaters, especially the clubs who overovoveveer came along to perform a free site seriously consider contacting perper month?month? would like to heat rooms as and £800£800 survey and offer their advice that Smart Energy as I will show you a when they need to instead of we found out that our cellar was way in which to reduce your bills Free Air Cellar System continuing to pay for unnecessary Over 3,000 Installations Nationwide costing the club a lot of money now. Now is the time to capitalise 55% Reduce Your Cellar costs by £1,500 Over A Year heat.’ Guaranteed savings Gain FREE Cooling for SIX Months Of The Year over the year. on the full amount of savings and of £175-£250 There are now so many ways in per month Prolongs The Life Of Your Cellar Cooler “On this basis we installed their you will save between £175-£225 which club committees can get Free Air Cellar System and have per month on your electric bills smarter and reduce ever saved a nice £223 per month on now!” increasing overheads. If you can Eco Voltage Optimisation Secretary Joe Morgan our electric bill which both myself and 6DYHV

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Commercial Outdoor Equipment

CLUB REFURBISHMENT CREATIVE DESIGNS COMPETITIVE PRICING

Thames PLEASE CALL 020 8368 0045 Thames CONTRACTS [email protected] CONTRACTS Thames Contracts Ltd, 707 High Road, London N12 0BT C1715 CLUB OUTINGS

BLACKPOOL & BRIGHTON & WALTON-ON-NAZE RBL CLUB Vicarage Lane (off High Street) KENT LANCASHIRE SUSSEX Visiting the seaside? Our newly refurbished and refitted club extends a warm BEXLEYHEATH WMC BLACKPOOL No. 1 EASTBOURNE & DISTRICT TRADE UNION welcome and friendly atmosphere. Two minutes from beach Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath. DA6 7HG WORKING MEN’S CLUB & INSTITUTE CLUB & INSTITUTE LTD front. Good range of drinks and bar snacks available Telephone (0208) 303 2163 9-17 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6DH. Clapham House, 48 Seaside, Eastbourne, Friendly atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and an ****************************** Tel: (01253) 343 508 East Sussex BN22 7QL. New memberships available. excellent range of beers to quench your thirst. Everything Extends a warm welcome to all A warm welcome is guaranteed to all CIU associates CIU and RBL affiliated coach parties welcome! you require on your visit to Bluewater and Lakeside CIU associates and guests. A good selection of reasonably priced Free finger buffet for 49-seater coach visit! shopping centres. Refreshments available. and bona-fide guests. beers and spirits available. Temporary membership (Please give advance notice). Upgraded buffet at a discount. ______FREE ENTERTAINMENT can be arranged at the door for all holiday makers. Contact Secretary on (01255) 674153 7 nights throughout the summer season Large groups or coach parties are welcome with prior SUNDRIDGE PARK WMC (weekends winter). arrangements. Situated 5 minutes walk from the beach. 134 BURNT ASH LANE, BROMLEY. Change of artists nightly. Coach parties welcome. Please contact secretary on (01323) 727703. HAMPSHIRE & ______Tel: (020) 8464 3638 (Office); (020) 8460 6348 (Club) CONTACT THE SECRETARY IN WRITING Located close to A21 and A20. A warm welcome is ______ISLE OF WIGHT EASTBOURNE WORKING MEN’S CLUB extended to all visitors. Two bars serving a wide range BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH 102/104 Firle Road, Eastbourne BN22 8ET. Leigh Park and District TUWMC of drinks. TV in bar and the lounge. Purpose-built snooker LEGION CLUB Tel: (01323) 723322 439 Dunsbury Way, Havant PO9 5BD room with four tables. Live entertainment Saturday and 33-38 King Street, Blackpool FY1 3EJ. Email: [email protected] The largest club on the South Coast Sunday evenings. Coach parties by prior arrangement Enjoy your visit with us at the club. www.ewmc.org Situated 2 miles from A3(M) and A27 and within 20 with the office. Good all-round entertainment. Visit the one and only workers’ club in our lovely minutes’ drive of Goodwood and Fontwell Races. Bookings for coach parties accepted. South Coast town. We have live music, raffles, bingo, Visiting clubs welcome. Live bands on Saturday nights Room available for hire. darts, snooker and pool. See our website for coming and food, darts, snooker and pool available all week. LEEDS & Sec: Mr K Teasdale or Treasurer Mrs R Thomas events. A warm welcome to CIU members all year round. Please contact the Secretary on (023) 92472624 WEST YORKSHIRE ______Club: (01253) 626 308; Office: (01253) 290 322 email: [email protected] www.blackpoolrbl.co.uk Littlehampton Trades & Labour Club website: www.workingmensclubleighpark.co.uk. Belle Isle WMC ______email: [email protected] Wick Street, Wick, Littlehampton Belle Isle Road, Leeds LS10 3PE. ______BN17 7JH. Telephone (01903) 714 054 Newport (I.W.) Social Club Warm and friendly club with large car park, good value You’ve been to the rest A warm welcome awaits all visitors. Facilities include 13-14 Lower St James Street, Newport, beer and large concert room. Live bands Friday, Saturday — now visit the best! darts, crib and Sky TV. Catering for private parties can be Isle of Wight PO30 5HB. Tel: (01983) 527 291 and Sunday. Coaches welcome. Contact Secretary on (0113) 2718 768. Voted the best club in the North West on TV’s arranged (14 days’ notice please). Live entertainment Situated in the centre of town, with a warm friendly ______“The One Show”. every Saturday. Coach parties welcome with prior atmosphere where you can bring family and friends. BLOOMFIELD CLUB & INSTITUTE notice, please contact the Secretary. Open all day, function room, snooker room, darts, pool Visiting Blackpool or Yorkshire Coast? 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6JW and jukebox. Kitchen now open 7 days a week for hot Haydock Park or York Races? Free entertainment seven nights a ESSEX & and cold food. Coach parties always welcome by prior Then call at: Elland Working Men’s Club week along with your favourite games arrangement. Roseberry Street, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0HT ______• Bingo • Tote • Supa5 EAST ANGLIA For your breakfast on the outward journey. And The club is on one level with disabled toilet facilities. COWES COMBINED SERVICES & SOCIAL CLUB for an evening’s splendid entertainment on your Coach parties and football fans welcome. COMRADES SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, 85 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AJ. way home. We are only 2 miles from Junction 24, Contact Secretary on (01253) 344583 CLACTON A warm and friendly welcome is M62 on the A629. A warm welcome extended to all ______A warm welcome awaits at both our premises. extended to all visitors. Associate Members. Live entertainment on Saturday KNOTT END WORKING MEN’S CLUB 205 Old Road, a short walk from seafront, has live Situated on the sea front with panoramic sea views and Sunday evenings. Dancing on Thursdays to Offers a great welcome to CIU members and entertainment Saturday evenings, disco Sunday from the stage dining area, the club has one of the best our resident organist. Fully modernised Concert parties. Why not try afternoons, back garden and car park. 9 Colne Road is views in the country. Ideal for parties and outings. Room and Lounge. Excellent Games Room. Floodlit • a visit to the seaside • a ferry ride to Fleetwood one minute from sea front. Live entertainment Freshly prepared meals available 7 days a week. Bowling Green. Large Car Park. Coach Parties • a bowling green competition Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons and Saturday Disabled facilities. Coach parties very welcome, welcome – please let us have 14 days’ notice in writing to or just our good food and entertainment. evenings. Pool, darts, raffles and bingo at both. Coach please notify Secretary or bar manager the Secretary Steve Graydon. Tel: Club (01422) 373 023. AVENUE, KNOTT END-ON-SEA, LANCS. parties welcome by ringing the Secretary in advance in advance. Entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. www.ellandwmc.web.com. Telephone pre-bookings to be on (01255) 423 314. confirmed in writing to the Secretary. Bar telephone (01253) 810362 ______Tel: (01983) 716482 ______Telephone Secretary Mrs Karen Bradford in the email: [email protected] office for dates and details – (01253) 812226 HUNSTANTON (NORFOLK) SWARCLIFFE WORKING MEN’S CLUB ______UNITED SERVICES SOCIAL CLUB Swarcliffe Avenue, Leeds LS14 5DE ROSEGROVE UNITY Working Men’s Club A warm welcome to all visitors. Large enclosed garden HEREFORD & A warm and friendly welcome always assured Holme Lodge, Rossendale Road, Burnley, and car park with sea views. Three snooker tables, WORCESTERSHIRE in the comfortable surroundings of our recently Lancs, BB11 5DL. also pool table and darts. Bingo Mondays and refurbished club. Live entertainment every Friday, Situated 2 minutes from Junction 9 on M65. Thursdays and one game Saturday evening. Live Hereford Welsh Social Club Saturday and Sunday evening. Relax in the quiet of the Large car parking space available. weekend entertainment. Catering arranged on 1 Hinton Road, Hereford, HR2 6BL. lounge or try a game of snooker on one of our three Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. request. Disabled friendly. Close to Sandringham Royal Tel: (01432) 269038/265874 superb tables. Big screen Sky Sports TV. Bookings must give 14 days’ notice. Estate, Coaches welcome midweek. Email: [email protected] Planning a day at the races? Contact Club Steward on (01485) 533360. A friendly welcome is extended to all Associate contact Secretary on 01282 431 363 or ______York, Wetherby, Ripon. e-mail [email protected] Members. Live Entertainment every Saturday evening. We are 2 minutes from the A64 and 5 minutes ______SHERINGHAM TYNESIDE CLUB Hot and cold food available. Coaches welcome (please from the M1. Breakfast and evening meals for large 95 Station Road, Sheringham NR26 8RG contact Secretary prior to your visit). parties available by appointment. GOING TO THE RACES? Safe beer garden and parking. Great home-made food at Please visit our website: Contact: Glen Doyle (Secretary) –(0113) 2959100 great prices seven days a week. Coaches welcome, www.herefordwelshsocialclub.co.uk Why not try contact the Secretary in advance on “Hereford’s most popular social club” ______LEICESTER & BURNLEY MINERS WMSC (01263) 822570 ______RICHMOND PLACE CLUB EAST MIDLANDS As seen on TV Naval & Military Club (Southend-on-Sea) 69/71 EDGAR STREET, HEREFORD HR4 9JP 2 minutes from the Town Centre 20 Royal Terrace, Southend SS1 1DU. Live entertainment every Saturday. Monthly SAFFRON LANE ESTATE WMC and Turf Moor. Tel: (01702) 347169 Country & Western night. 429 SAFFRON LANE, LEICESTER, LE2 6UF Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. Large rear Hot and cold food available. Disabled facilities, Welcomes all CIU members to our friendly club here in Leicester. Only 5 minutes from the M1 junction 21 Coach parties by appointment. garden and roof terrace with fantastic views overlooking real ale, Wrestling nights. Sunday Jazz Nights (monthly). the seafront and estuary. Live entertainment Saturday Shoppers and coach parties very welcome. and close to the racecourse and the football, Breakfast and/or evening meal. nights and Wednesday afternoons. Hot and Cold Food Parking for coaches. rugby and cricket stadiums. Clean, comfortable and fully Tel: Bar (01282) 422 791 or available every day of the week. Local Real Ale Club of Contact Secretary, Les Walker on (01432) 356 529. air-conditioned. Please visit our website where you will Office (01282) 835 429 the Year. Coach parties welcome but must contact the email:[email protected] find details of all our facilities and activities. Secretary/Chairman prior to the visit. www.saffronlanewmc.co.uk

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Nottingham Oddfellows Club SHEFFIELD & WALES WEST COUNTRY 89 Humberstone GATE, Leicester. SOUTH YORKSHIRE TELEPHONE: (0116) 262 0181 CARDIFF WEST END SOCIAL CLUB THE ANZAC CLUB 262 5404 (Evenings) – CIU Affiliated ARMTHORPE CORONATION CLUB COWBRIDGE ROAD WEST, ELY, CARDIFF CF5 5BY. Anzac Street, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9DJ City Centre Club Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3BS. A very friendly welcome to CIU Associates and their (01803) 832661 Coach park right outside premises 2 minutes from Handy for racecourse and Doncaster Rovers. Close to families from CARDIFF’S PREMIER SOCIAL CLUB. A warm and friendly welcome awaits all affiliated centre of Leicester. Coach parties and parties always M18. Big screen TV, entertainment every weekend. 10 minutes from M4. 15 minutes to city centre. members and guests. Coach parties welcome, please Ring Club Secretary Alan Jones on (01302) 831 393. give 14 days’ prior notice. Catering for buffets can be welcome. ______Millennium Stadium, Cardiff International Arena, Food supplied hot or cold – 7 days’ notice or please St. David’s Hall/ Centre, Cardiff Bay. arranged. Situated behind St Saviour’s Church. Arundel Ex-Servicemen’s Club Please like us on Facebook. phone prior to visit. Children welcome. Dances Monday, Live entertainment every Saturday night with ______Tuesday and Friday. Entertainment available. City Road, Sheffield Bingo/Raffle/Tote/Disco Phone or write to Secretary Eric Johnson A friendly Club close to Town Centre Facilities include FULL SKY SPORTS/RACING UK Poole Labour Club ______a 500 seat Concert Room, two other lounges and a Hot and cold food available. 22 Wimborne Road, Poole, SKEGNESS EX-SERVICE CLUB Games Room. Great Cabaret every night except COACH PARTIES MOST WELCOME. Tel: (01202) 674 059/686 256 Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach parties please contact Telephone: (029) 2059 4004 Offers the 3 S’s to all affiliated members, Sea, Sand and 2 Grand Parade, Skegness, PE25 2UN. ______Telephone: (01754) 762113 Mr B. Simmonite. Children allowed up to 10 years Speedway! Centre of Poole, 20 minutes from Located on the seafront near the clocktower, 2-3 mins Catering for Buffet if required. Bettws Social Club Bournemouth, 2 minutes from for Telephone: (0114) 239 7151 Speedway and Greyhound Racing. Good beer, warm from town centre. Lounge bar, pool/children’s room, 1st ______Lambourne Way, Bettws, Newport, Gwent. floor patio area. Reasonably priced beers/lagers and A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU welcome, open all day. house doubles. Selection of chilled baps. Live CARCROFT VILLAGE WMC affiliated members and guests. Entertainment on Saturday nights, entertainment every Saturday (Sundays main season). Chestnut Avenue Carcroft, Doncaster DN6 8AG Less than 10 minutes from junction 26 of the M4. Tuesday Tea Dances. Open 11.30- 11.30 most days. Pre-booked coaches Extends a warm welcome to all CIU affiliated members. Coach parties welcome by prior appointment. Darts, Skittles, Snooker, Pool and Dominoes games welcome – come to a completely refurbished 21st Coach Parties welcomed by prior arrangement. 1 mile Live entertainment every can be arranged. Certain restrictions apply to children. from A1 and close to M1, M18 and M62. Top class Contact Secretary for details. century club. Saturday evening. Catering can be provided by ______entertainment every weekend. Handy for Doncaster arrangement. Tel: (01633) 858 780. Races and trips returning from North or South coastal ______WESTON-SUPER-MARE WMC LONDON routes. Big screen TVs and live football Going to Premiership Swansea City Orchard Street, Weston-super-Mare. All enquiries to Jim Hutchinson, Secretary on or racing at Ffos Las? Visit Telephone: (01934) 418 202 THE HAMMERSMITH CLUB (01302) 725497; email secretary@carcroftvillagewmc. A warm welcome is extended to Associates and their Rutland Grove, London W6 9DH MORRISTON WMC com, website www.carcroftvillagewmc.com 11 Slate Street, Swansea SA6 8AA. families in Weston’s premier club. 10 mins’ walk from Fulham FC and less than 25 ______A friendly club which makes visitors welcome. Situated in the town centre and close to the sea front. mins by local transport to Chelsea and QPR. A HAWTHORN RECREATIONAL & SOCIAL CLUB Liberty Stadium 15 minutes, Ffos Las 45 minutes, Live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday evening, warm and friendly welcome to away fans looking Goodison Boulevard, Cantley, Doncaster. Ospreys 15 minutes. 10 minutes from M4 Junction 45. Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon Bingo (Friday, for good hospitality and a relaxing drink. Tel: (01302) 535 995 Coach parties welcome with advance notice. Saturday and Sunday). Buffets arranged. Also 20 mins to Westfield, Europe’s largest shopping Easily accessible for the Racecourse. Ring (01792) 771580 Large downstairs concert room seating 250. centre and 30 mins to West End theatres. Big screen Sky TV. Artistes on Saturdays. ______Coach parties welcome including a ______Contact Thomas on 07798 735267 or visit Rogerstone and Bassaleg Social Club Saturday. Please contact the Secretary giving www.hammersmithclub.co.uk ______INTAKE SOCIAL CLUB 1 Tregwilym Road, Rogerstone, Newport NP10 9DW. prior notice of visit. Open all day. Craithie Road, Doncaster DN2 5EG. ______HARROW ROYAL BRITISH LEGION A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU We are the closest club (5 minutes’ walk) to affiliates and guests, less than 10 minutes from WEYMOUTH WMC Northolt Road, South Harrow HA2 0DW. Doncaster Racecourse. We can get racing tickets for you. junction 27 of the M4. Coach parties welcome by MITCHELL STREET, WEYMOUTH, Extends a warm welcome to all Associate Bar snacks available. Tremendous value for money prior appointment, live entertainment every (Harbour End Of Town) members and guests. Situated 10 minutes from bar prices. Contact Secretary Tom Forester Saturday evening. Telephone: (01633) 893 508. Less than 5 minutes from the beach! the A40 and 20 minutes from Wembley in advance on: (01302) 320 036 or email We welcome all CIU affiliated members. Stadium. We have live bands every Saturday [email protected] Music Friday & Saturday evenings, and Sunday night. Catering on request. Coach WARWICKSHIRE & with Bingo fliers on these nights. parties welcome with prior notification to Kath Plus the usual club activities. or Roy Roberts. Telephone: (020) 8422 1222. SURREY COVENTRY ______Restaurant now open. EGHAM UNITED SERVICES CLUB BEDWORTH EX-SERVICEMEN’S Tel: (01305) 786 392 or (01305) 787254 HAYES WMC 111 Spring Rise, Egham, Surrey TW20 9PE. SOCIAL CLUB & INSTITUTE www.weymouthworkies.co.uk Pump Lane, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 3NB. “North Surrey CAMRA Club of the Year 2008 & 2009” Rye Piece, Bedworth, Nr. Nuneaton, Telephone: (020) 8573 1721 “Finalist for CAMRA Club of the Year 2009” Warwickshire. Tel: (024) 7631 3236 WEST MIDLANDS & e-mail: [email protected] Located 5 minutes from J13 M25, handy for Windsor Extends a warm welcome to all associates. BIRMINGHAM Why not visit the flagship of clubs in the South? Ascot, Castle and races, Kempton, Ascot, Epsom and Sandown. Restaurant facilities Monday to Saturday – Bar Kempton Park & Sandown racecourses all nearby. Live 5 mins from Egham Station on the Waterloo to Reading snacks also available. 6 minutes from junction 3 of REMEMBRANCE CLUB LTD bands every Friday and Saturday night. Late night line. Three real ale and cider festivals a year. M6. Approx. 5 miles to Coventry City. Saturday/ 10 CHESTER ROAD, CASTLE BROMWICH, cabaret last Saturday of every month, at least 3 acts, www.eusc.co.uk Sunday night entertainment, live music, bingo, bar BIRMINGHAM B36 9DD charge for entry, late bar. Catering available weekends, and lounge. Contact Secretary for bookings. Tel: (01784) 435120 or (07738) 714572 ______Extends a warm welcome to all Associate Members. orders taken in advance to your requirements. (Real Ale Festivals and Party Bars also arranged) Live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday ______Visit our website: Willenhall Social Club evening. Line Dancing Mondays. Ballroom Dancing www.hayesworkingmensclub.com DAY OUT RACING – ESHER W.M.C. Robin Hood Road, Coventry CV3 3BB. Tuesdays. Large comfortable lounge. Games Room. for our full entertainment programme. 142 Esher High Street, Esher, Surrey. Secretary: (024) 7630 1222 or 7630 3278. Ample parking. Close to M6/M42 Coaches welcome by prior arrangement with Telephone: (01372) 467 758 Welcome to all Associate Members. Entertainment every (nr. Spaghetti Junction). Coaches by arrangement. the secretary. Sandown Race Course within walking distance. Saturday and Sunday night in concert room (seats 600). Contact the Secretary. (0121) 747 5256 / 747 2943 Kempton Park and Epsom also nearby. Bar, games room and luxury lounge facilities. Large car ______NORTHAMPTONSHIRE A warm welcome is extended to all associate members. park. Hot and cold snacks available. 10 minutes from Yardley Wood Social Club City Centre. No Children Allowed. 118 School Road, Yardley Wood, & CAMBRIDGESHIRE Coach parties apply to Secretary. THAMES VALLEY ______Birmingham B14 4JR. St James Working Mens Club HEN LANE SOCIAL CLUB Club Tel: (0121) 474 2026 Sec: (0121) 474 3725 Weedon Road, St James, Northampton. Banbury Trades & Labour Club Visit our brand new website: Beacon Road, Holbrooks, Coventry CV6 4DS. A warm welcome awaits all club members. 32 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9RR. www.yardleywoodsocialclub.com 5 minutes from M6 Junction 3, 10 minutes’ walk Lounge, Games Room and large Concert Room. Tel: (01295) 254 168. Two large TV screens, 6 snooker tables, from Ricoh Arena, minibus from club on match Parties welcome, catering if required by prior A warm welcome is extended to all Associates. bingo and weekly entertainment, bowling green. days. Excellent function room and facilities. Hot arrangement. 5 minutes M1, Junction 15A. Coach parties welcome with 14 days prior notice Function rooms available and cold snacks available at all times. Prior notice Please contact Secretary Mrs P. Webster. to Secretary Joan Conley. Live entertainment on for hire and catering. required for coach parties and catering (menu Tel: (01604) 456 602 www.stjameswmc.co.uk Saturday night. Food available. Please contact Large car park at rear of the club. sent on request). Please contact the Secretary. Secretary with your booking. Tel: (024) 7672 4830; Office: (024) 7672 4832. Associate members welcome.

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YORKS (N&E) Convenient for M/bro, S/land, N/cle football matches. King Street Social Club POPPLETON ROAD WMC Only 3 miles from A1(M), 5 miles From Sedgefield Phoenix House, 27 King Street, North Shields NE30 1BZ. 132 Poppleton Road, York YO26 4UP (01904) 793398 & NORTH EAST Racecourse For bookings contact the Secretary on Telephone: (0191) 2900473. A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU affiliates and 07789 003529 or email via our website at Situated on the main road from North Shields to the guests. Wide selection of beers available, ideal for the BEECHWOOD, EASTERSIDE & DISTRICT www.chiltonwmc.co.uk Situated on the main road in coast. Main bingo sessions are Tuesday and Friday races and close to the city centre. Bingo and raffle SOCIAL CLUB Chilton — look for the flagpole! evenings and Sunday morning. Fridays. Live entertainment and bingo, Saturdays and ______Broadwell Road, Easterside, Middlesbrough TS4 3PP. Top class live entertainment every weekend Sundays. ______(Opposite The James Cook University Hospital) GRINDON BROADWAY SOCIAL CLUB C.I.U. supported by resident band “Soul Machine”. Live music every night with bingo, totes and raffles. Gregory Road, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 9RX Coach parties welcome with prior VICTORIA SAILORS & WMC Large bar with 4 snooker and 2 pool tables, 2 dart boards Tel 0191 5342898 notification to the Secretary 3 Cliff Street, Bridlington YO15 2NJ and all Sky sports channels. Two smoking areas with Situated 3 mile from The Stadium of Light and city David Farrell. Tel: 01262 605093 heated Beach Huts. Coach parties welcome with prior centre, and 10 mile from St.James Park Newcastle. Easy Telephone (0191) 2900474. Warm & friendly welcome offered to all C.I.U members, notice to The Secretary. Tel: (01642) 318789. access from the A1 and A19, an ideal stop off for ______affiliated members & guests. Situated town centre, 200 Check the website it’s all on there, www.beadsclub.co.uk ______travelling football supporters. NORTHALLERTON & DISTRICT WMC metres from the beach and harbour. 2 snooker tables, A friendly atmosphere, welcoming coach parties Elder Road, Northallerton, DL6 1NH. pool, darts, cards and dominoes. Fully functional kitchen Going to watch Sunderland or Newcastle United? and free food is available on request. Tel: (01609) 772390 open 7 days a week. Bingo 5 nights a week and live Visit Contact Dave 07735237011 Email: [email protected] entertainment every Friday and Saturday. All Coach ______BELMONT CLUB & INSTITUTE Situated in the picturesque county town of North parties welcome with prior arrangements, contact Grange Road, Carrville, Durham DH1 1AJ NEW YORK CLUB & INSTITUTE LTD Yorkshire, with easy access to A19 and the A1, we Derek or Jacky for more information.. ______Friendly club. Football and other sports 22-26 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AJ. extend a warm welcome to CIU associates. Only 15 supporters welcome. Large screen TVs. Tel: (01904) 612 244 mins from Catterick, Ripon and Thirsk racecourses. Tang Hall Social WMC Coach parties by arrangement. [email protected] Racing and football channels showing on four TVs. Talbot House, 25 Hull Road, York YO10 3JL Tel: (0191) 386 1487 ______300 yards from station on way to racecourse. Live entertainment and bingo Saturdays and Sundays. 15 minutes’ walk from city centre. Warm and friendly welcome to all Associate Members ______Excellent car parking, close to York bypass and A64. CENTRAL WMC and guests. A great place to call into before or after North Biddick Social Club Concerts every Sunday night. Bingo and prize games five 7 Beaumont Street, Darlington your visit to York. Beer garden and 42” screen with Bonemill Lane, Fatfield, Washington NE38 8AN. times a week. 250-seater concert room available for Tel: (01325) 464054 Sky TV. Parties and buffet-style catering by prior Excellent riverside location. Five minutes from private functions. Games room bar with large screen TV Situated near town centre, five minutes from A1(M). arrangement. A1(M) with excellent car/coach parking Coach parties welcome by appointment. ______Associate members and coach parties are welcome as facilities. Games room with 2 snooker tables Tel: (01904) 410565 ______are football and racing followers. Please give prior OSBORNE WMC and 2 pool tables. notice. Live entertainment and catering by private Osborne Road, Chester-le-Street, Restaurant facilities and City of York Tramways Employees’ arrangement. Room available for birthdays, County Durham DH3 3DS. buffets catered for. Why not call on your way Club and Institute engagement parties, wakes and weddings. ______200 yards from the station and short walk to the to see football games or cricket games in the 1 Mill Street (off Piccadilly), York YO1 1PY. Riverside Cricket Ground. Evening car and area? Coaches welcome by prior arrangement Entertainments Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMC coach parking facilities. Live entertainment every with Secretary Michael Normile on Prize games. Concert room (seating 275), Games Darlington Road, Chilton, Co. Durham DL17 0EY Saturday night. A great place to call in after your day (0191) 416 0148 Room, Bar and live Sky Sports TV. Visiting Great facilities in our modern bar, lounge and concert at the races. Bingo Mondays and Fridays. Why not visit our website at Associates are welcome. Parties by arrangement. hall. Sky Sports - Snooker - Pool - Regular Entertainment Just give us a ring on (0191) 388 8679. www.northbiddickclub.co.uk Telephone: (01904) 623 953

MEMBERS’ CORNER Birmingham saw the authorities shut down Informative articles which and seize over 130,000 litres of fake vodka affect our life from an illegal distillery operating in the by Dione Mobley centre of Birmingham. Agents found very large vats containing Insurance for CIU clubs We all have easy access to online shopping the illegal mixture of highly inflammable …don’t just take our word for it. and cheaper goods. So it is no surprise the liquid in very unsanitary conditions. sale of fake merchandise has increased Thousands of glass bottles with sophisticated dramatically. Not only abroad but also here in labels were also seized and destroyed in the The cherry this country there is an abundance of fake raid by police. goods being manufactured by unscrupulous The fake vodka was originally sold in that ‘on the cake vendors. area of the country. It was produced and Everything from fake handbags, bottled, then labelled as ‘’1 Imperial Vodka was we saved unregulated vitamin supplements, cosmetics Blue’’ The very frightening thing about this and most alarmingly medicines, food and situation remains as the product was mass money alcohol which can all be sold to anyone in the Peter Crockett produced, some bottles may still be in Club Secretary of Chillington’ Sports & Social Club. world and delivered straight to our door. circulation. However, it is not only just goods Customers or clubs buying any alcoholic Aon can arrange insurance for social clubs, with cover for your purchased cheaply online which can be legal liabilities such as public and employer’s liability included product you should always examine the as standard. potentially lethal to consumers. Cheznye bottles and read labels carefully to make sure You will be able to build your club insurance to fit your requirements, Emmons was on holiday abroad. The 23 year they have the correct trademarks or coding by adding further options on, such as property or business interruption. old tragically died from poisoning after shown. Always be careful when buying The price will be based on your club’s own circumstances and consuming what she believed to be gin. anything online, or if the price of an item is requirements, so give us a call to arrange a face to face visit. As Peter says ‘I have no hesitation in recommending Aon.’ It was in fact a lethal highly toxic fake, sold suddenly drastically reduced in a local shop. Club insurance arranged through Aon - contact us to get a quote locally. It was convincingly labelled well Fake merchandise when consumed, can 0330 333 3887 | aon.co.uk/ciu enough to fool customers it was a genuine result in tragic consequences. You may think product. these bargains will save you money – but Aon UK Limited Registered Office: The Aon Centre, The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4AN. Registered No. 210725. VAT Registration No. 480 8401 48. Closer to home, an anonymous tip in some of them could cost you your life. Aon UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA registration No. 310451. FP.ENT.872.LM 07.15 / TD7088

20 • Club Journal CLASSIFIED PRIZE CROSSWORD

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Club Journal • 21 SPORT

Tuesday September 8, 7.45pm – ITV Friday September 18, 8pm – ITV UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier: England v Switzerland Rugby World Cup: England v Fiji England continue their qualifying campaign for Euro 2016 Rugby World Cup 2015 gets underway as host nation as they face Switzerland at Wembley. The Three Lions England take on the free-running Fijians at Twickenham recorded a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture back in Stadium. There will be a total of 48 games showing live on September 2014, Danny Welbeck scoring both of England’s ITV with the competition concluding on October 31 with goals in the game in Basel. the Final at Twickenham. SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS Club Journal looks ahead to some of the key sporting fixtures coming up in September, including the start of the Rugby World Cup, some key Barclays Premier League fixtures and several Euro 2016 Qualifiers

Saturday September 5 Saturday September 12 Barclays Premier League: Saturday September 26 5pm 5.30pm Manchester City v 8pm ITV Sky Sports 1 HD West Ham ITV UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier: Barclays Premier League: Rugby World Cup 2015: San Marino v England Manchester United v Sunday September 20 England v Wales Liverpool 2.30pm Sunday September 6 ITV Sunday September 27 1pm Monday September 14 Rugby World Cup 2015: 2.30pm Sky Sports F1 HD 8pm Wales v Uruguay ITV Formula 1: Italian Grand Prix Sky Sports 1 HD Rugby World Cup 2015: Barclays Premier League: Sunday September 20 Scotland v USA Sunday September 6 West Ham v Newcastle 4pm 5pm United Sky Sports 1 HD Sunday September 27 Sky Sports 1 HD Barclays Premier League: 4pm UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier: Friday September 18 Southampton v Manchester Sky Sports 1 HD Wales v Israel 8pm United Barclays Premier League: ITV Watford v Crystal Palace Monday September 7 Rugby World Cup 2015: Sunday September 20 7.45pm England v Fiji 4.45pm Sunday September 27 Sky Sports 5 HD ITV 4.45pm UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier: Saturday September 19 Rugby World Cup 2015: ITV Northern Ireland v Hungary 12.45pm New Zealand v Argentina Rugby World Cup 2015: BT Sport 1 HD Ireland v Romania Tuesday September 8 Barclays Premier League: Saturday September 26 7.45pm Chelsea v Arsenal 12.45pm Monday September 28 ITV BT Sport 1 HD 8pm UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier: Saturday September 19 Barclays Premier League: Sky Sports 1 HD England v 5.30pm Tottenham v Barclays Premier League: Switzerland Sky Sports 1 HD Manchester City West Bromwich v Everton

22 • Club Journal CIU SPORT & GAMES

Pictured: Colchester Belle Vue Social Club Second Team receive the Team trophy from Branch Vice-President John Tabor and Branch Games Secretary Sean Belton (far left)

Pictured: The winning pair of Sam Huckle and Sean Belton of Ponders Pictured, left to right: Singles runner-up Sam Huckle of Ponders End, winner Jennie End WMC receive the trophy from Branch Vice-President John Tabor Beckwith of March United Services Club and Branch Vice-President John Tabor NORTH EAST MET BRANCH DOMINOES SUCCESS FOR MARCH USC, BELLE VUE AND PONDERS END

he North East Metropolitan who defeated Sam Huckle from Ponders Branch Secretary John Baker. T Branch held its annual dominoes End WMC in the final. Finally, the Pairs Competition took place competitions in June and July. The Team Competition took place at at March USC. The Singles competition was hosted by Colchester Belle Vue Social Club, and was In the final Sean Belton and Sam Huckle, Chatteris WMC and was won by Jennie won by the home club’s second team, from Ponders End WMC, defeated Ivan Beckwith, from March United Services Club, featuring Club President Brian Milliard and Hood and Dave Smith from March USC. CUMBRIA BRANCH STAGES ANNUAL GOLF DAY

Winners from the day were Mr I Hurst (pictured far left) and Mr G Hurst of Carlisle Ex-Services Men’s Club - Bass Charrington Trophy; Mr L Graham (second from left) and Mr T Gibson of Carlisle Ex-Services Men’s Club - McEwan Younger Trophy; Mr A Denwood and Mr JMcGee (third and fourth from left) of Workington Trades Hall - Federation Trophy and Mr S Brown of Flimby Sports and Social (second from right) and Mr W Crellin (far right) of Workington WMC with the CIU Trophy (Mr Hurst and Mr Gibson were absent from the photoshoot)

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