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Club Journal January 2018 The magazine for all CIU members 75 p

Latest election sees two new INSIDE... faces on the National Executive Editor’s Letter ...... 2 Two new members have been elected to the In District 9 ( North West Metropolitan National Executive Committee (NEC) and North East Metropolitan), the election Club News ...... 3 followed the biennial election held in was contested between North East Met December. Branch Games Secretary Sean Belton 11 In total, three of the total 12 districts were CMD and North West Met Branch Club of the Month . . . . contested in the election – District 4, District Committee Member Bob Daybell with 5 and District 9. incumbent NEC Member John Baker HQ ...... 14 e election for District 4 (York having stepped down from the role. City/Leeds/Wakefield and Doncaster) saw Mr Belton polled 86 per cent of the vote 18 incumbent NEC Member and Doncaster to win the contest. Club Outings ...... Branch Secretary Dave Gravel CMD Meanwhile, George Dawson CMD will achieving 60 per cent of the vote to beat serve his fih term as Union President, Crossword ...... 21 Leeds Branch Secretary Glenn Doyle. having run unopposed. In District 5 (West Yorkshire/Heavy John Tobin was also returned unopposed 22 Woollen and South Yorkshire), incumbent and will continue in the post of Vice- Sport on TV ...... NEC Member Philip Larkin was displaced President while the incumbent National by Heavy Woollen Branch Secretary Les Executive Members in the other nine CIU Sport ...... 23 Hepworth CMD who polled 62.5 per cent of uncontested districts will also continue in the vote. their roles. Election of Oﬃcers and Executive for the Years 2018-2019

President: District 6 – West Midlands: George Dawson CMD *(Unopposed) Geoﬀrey Whewell * (Unopposed)

Vice-President: District 7 – Derbyshire/Leicestershire: John Tobin * (Unopposed) John Batchelor * (Unopposed)

District 1 – Northumberland: District 8 – Warwickshire/South East Midlands: Sidney Hicks* (Unopposed) Carol Goddard * (Unopposed) CIU clubs honoured District 2 – Durham: District 9 – North West Metropolitan/North East at National Awards George Smith * (Unopposed) Metropolitan: Sean Belton * 20 Pittshill Victory WMC has been named District 3 – Cumbria/Burnley & Bob Daybell 3 ‘Charity Club of the Year’ in the Club Mirror Pendle/Manchester: Club Awards, held at Doncaster Racecourse Geoﬀrey Blakeley CMD * (Unopposed) District 10 – Kent/South East Metropolitan: in November. Christopher O’Neill CMD * (Unopposed) Other CIU clubs recognised in these District 4 –York City/Leeds/Wakefield/Doncaster: annual national awards were Eastleigh David Gravel CMD *: 33 District 11 – Western Counties/Wessex: WMC (‘Darts Club of the Year’) and New Glenn Doyle: 22 Bob Russell CMD * (Unopposed) Eltham WMC and Ryton Social Club who were jointly named as winners in the District 5 – West Yorkshire/Heavy Woollen/South District 12 – South Wales/Monmouthshire: ‘Entertainment Club of the Year’ Category. Yorkshire: Kenneth Roberts CMD * (Unopposed) As announced last month, the CIU Les Hepworth CMD *: 30 ‘Traditional Club of the Year’ Award was Philip Larkin: 18 *Denotes duly elected won jointly by Grangemoor WMC and Barnard Castle WMC. www.wmciu.org.uk EDITOR’S LETTER EDITOR’S LETTER

A happy and properous New Year to all of recognition in these national awards which our readers and welcome to the first Club encompass the entire club sector. Journal of 2018. Talking of outstanding clubs, January’s As you’ll see from the front page, the ‘Club of the Month’ is the Tarring Club in Presidential and NEC election took place in West Sussex which has a fascinating history, December with the result that there are two including being bombed into a pile of rubble new faces joining our National Executive during World War Two. You can read the full Committee – Les Hepworth CMD, who will story on page 11. represent District 5 (West Yorkshire/Heavy Elsewhere in this issue we get the views of Woollen and South Yorkshire) and Sean CIU Parlimentary Consultant Gerry An application form for what is sure to be Belton CMD, who will represent District 9 Sutcliffe, the former Bradford South MP and a very useful and informative course for (North West Metropolitan and North East Minister for Sport, who touches on the those running clubs can be obtained from Metropolitan). importance of members’ clubs to their local your Club Secretary or downloaded from Meanwhile, congratulations to all the communities and what members can do to our website: www.wmciu.org.uk Union clubs which were honoured at the influence the political process. To read the For further information on the course, Club Mirror Awards in Doncaster at the end Q&A with Mr Sutcliffe, turn to page 14. contact Cath Fitzpatrick in the Leisure of last year. On the topic of making changes and Department at Head Office – Tel: (020) 7226 In total, eight CIU clubs were winners influencing the future of our clubs, the 0221 or email: [email protected] across several categories – Barnard Castle Union’s Club Law & Club Finance Weekend I hope you enjoy the issue. WMC, Eastleigh WMC, Grangemoor will be taking place in March and will cost WMC, Hawthorn Recreational & Social £75 (VAT inclusive). Club, New Eltham WMC, Pittshill Victory e fee covers full board, lectures, students WMC, Ryton Social Club and Willaston folder, pad and course literature. (Applicants Sports & Social Club – and all can be very will need to meet the costs of travel to the proud of their achievements in gaining venue.) Stephen Goulding, Editor CLUB JOURNAL

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2 • Club Journal NEWS

Award for Tony Speight of Goldthorpe Reform Club OBITUARIES

Elaine Pemberton Nelson Carters’ & Motormen’s WMC have to sadly announce the passing of their long serving Treasurer Mrs Elaine Pemberton (writes Michael Woodvine). Elaine retired in November 2016 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday 14th November 2017. She served the Club as Treasurer for almost 20 years and was certainly one of the reasons the Club is still here today to remember the great service she provided to the Club. She would chase every penny until she Tony Speight, Club Secretary of Goldthorpe Reform Club, received his 10-year award at a ceremony knew it was in its rightful place and held at the club. Pictured, left to right: Tony Speight and Union General Secretary Kenneth D Green CMD wouldn’t let anybody spend anything without three good reasons! A brilliant lady, a great friend and a Barnby Dun SC pair complete 50 years of club service staunch ally to the Carters’ & Motormen’s. Rest in Peace Elaine.

Michael McGowan It is with deep regret that High Brooms Sports and Social Club announces the death of our Trustee Michael McGowan on November 6, 2017. Mick was a valued member of our club and served on the Management Committee as Trustee for 22 years. Mick will be missed, not only by members of the club, but by the many Pictured, left to right: Dave Cannon (Treasurer, Barnby Dun Social Club), Dave Gravel CMD friends he made through the CIU Left(Doncaster Branch Secretary and NEC Member, John Bellamy (President, Barnby Dun Social Club and recipient of 50-year Service Award) and Vic Bereford (Doncaster Branch Executive Member) movement.

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Friday, January 19, 7.45pm Derby County v Bristol City

Saturday, January 20, 5.30pm Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City Pictured, left to right: Dave Cannon (Treasurer, Barnby Dun Social Club), Dave Gravel CMD, LeftDoncaster Branch Secretary and NEC Member, Raymond Scholes (retired Vice-President of Barnby Dun Social CLub and recipient of 50-year Service Award and Vic Bereford (Doncaster Branch Friday, February 2, 8pm Executive Member) Bolton Wanderers v Bristol City

Club Journal • 3 NEWS

NEWS IN BRIEF Honours for Brierfield WMC President and Treasurer

Hereford’s Richmond Place Club stages wrestling event The Richmond Place Club in Hereford staged a highly successful sporting event in November as Ironfist Wrestling put on an Ancient Greece- themed grappling extravaganza. The evening saw two Championship bouts take place in both men’s and women’s categories and the result was a great night’s entertainment for the sellout crowd. Club Secretary Les Walker said: “Ironfist Wrestling are regular visitors Pictured, left to right: Kath Evans (President of Brierfield WMC), John Tobin (CIU Vice-President), andDorothy Parry (Treasurer of Brierfield WMC) and Geoff Blakeley CMD (NEC Member for to the club and it attracts a good Manchester, Burnley & Pendle and Cumbria) family audience. The wrestlers put on a great show which is always enjoyed Kath Evans and Dorothy (Dot) Parry, respectively President and Treasurer of Brierfield by everyone at the club.” WMC in Burnley & Pendle Branch, received their Service Certificates and badges – Dot for 25 years’ service and Kath for 10 years’ service) – from Union President John Tobin who was visiting the Branch as a guest speaker at Burnley & Pendle CIU Annual Branch Council Meeting. NEC Member for Manchester, Burnley & Pendle and Cumbria, Geoﬀ Blakeley CMD, was also there to give his National Report to the Council.

George Brown celebrates 25 years of service to his club

Darts legend to appear at Dinnington Social Club Dinnington Village Social Club in Newcastle-upon-Tyne has announced that it will be staging a darts exhibition featuring legendary player Eric Bristow in 2018. The ‘Crafty Cockney’, who won the World Championship five times, will take part in the event on Sunday, May 6, 2018. As part of the event, 14 people from the audience will get the chance to play against Bristow and he will also take part in a Q&A session. For more information, call the club andPictured, left to right: West Midlands Branch Secretary Jack Haughey CMD presents a 25-year Long on 01661 871777. Service Award to George Brown of Belt Road Victoria Working Mens Club.

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Wallsend Labour Club celebrates 50 glorious years FOR SERVICE

Branch Executive 25-Year Award Geoff Whewel , West Midlands Branch l Branch Executive 10-Year Award Alan Goodwin, West Midlands Branch Jack Haughey CMD, West Midlands Branch

Distinguished Service Award Barry Hollis, South Redditch Sports & Social Club, West Midlands Branch Anthony Henry Ring, Walderslade WMC, Kent Wallsend Labour Club celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday, November 1, with a special Branch event at the club. (See below for a picture of the well-attended event.) Pictured, above: Back row (le to right) – Anne Gosling (Committee Member), Billy Stoker Long Service Award (No.4 Division Executive), Ken James (No.6 Division Executive), Dave Richardson Islwyn Jones Fernhill & Blaenrhondda (Northumberland Branch Secetary), Sid Hicks (Northumberland Branch Executive and NEC , Member), Peter Taylor (Club Secretary), Frank Robertson (Club Treasurer) and Eric Dembry Miners, South Wales Branch (Committee Member). Front row (le to right): Ken Sayers (No.7 Division Executive), Danny Dennis Thomas, Cwmaman WM & Social Gosling (Club Vice-Chairman), Peter Scorer (No.9 Division Executive), Alan Hardy Club, South Wales Branch (Northumberland Branch President), Linda Dembry (Committee Member), Dave McKenzie Rhoslyn Richards, Cwmaman WM & Social (Club Chairman) and Chris Elliott (Committee Member). Club, South Wales Branch Ian Wilson, Hetton Victory Club, Durham Branch Alan Archbold, Hetton Victory Club, Durham Branch Robert James Callow, Eltham Hill Club, Kent Branch Brian Henry Mee, Great Eastern Railway Sports Club, North East Metropolitan Branch Certificate of Merit William Willis, Westholme Farm Social Club, CLUB NOTICES Northumberland Branch Andrew Morley, Citizens Club, Leicestershire Clubs Admitted into Membership of the Union Clubs Closed Branch Naval and Military Club (Southend on Sea; North East Beeston Sports and Social Club (Leeds Branch) Phillip Welch, Hetton Victory Club, Durham Metropolitan Branch) Corby Trades and Labour Club (South East Midlands Branch) Branch Littleover Social Club Ltd (Derbyshire Branch) West Bowling Working Men’s Club (West Yorkshire Branch) Peter Hall, Hetton Victory Club, Durham Branch Oadby Royal British Legion (Leicestershire Branch) Club Name Changes John Edward Forster, Hetton Victory Club, From: Kelvedon Labour Club to: Kelvedon Labour Club and Clubs Withdrawn Institute Ltd (North East Metropolitan Branch) Durham Branch Thomas Carrick, Burnopfield Victory Club, Parkstone Trades & Labour Club (Wessex Branch) From: Hawthorn Recreational and Social Club to: Hawthorn Chaddesden Jubilee Club Ltd (Derbyshire Branch) Recreational and Social Club Ltd (Doncaster Branch) Durham Branch Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemen’s Institute Ltd (Monmouthshire From: Workington Working Men’s Club and Institute to: Anthony David Dawson, Eltham Hill Club, Branch) Workington Working Men’s Club and Institute (Cumbria Kent Branch Branch)

Club Journal • 5 NEWS

General Secretary visits the West Midlands Branch Competition

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10 • Club Journal CLUB OF THE MONTH

The Tarring Club in Worthing, West Sussex, opened in 1907 and became a member of the CIU in 1908

THE TARRING CLUB, WORTHING The Tarring Club in Worthing, West Sussex, is a modern club that has a real sense of its own history, which includes being bombed into a pile of rubble during World War Two and then rebuilt in 1950 uch is the spirit of the Tarring Club “It’s a great club to be part of,” he says. club meeting; Tuesdays and Wednesdays are S in Worthing, West Sussex, that even “We’ve struggled over the years with darts nights, while there’s more pool on the Luwaffe reducing this repaying loans and the like but now we’re in ursday nights. at takes us nicely into venerable West Sussex institution into a pile a great position with all the loans paid off. the weekends which are always busy with of rubble in 1943 didn’t harm the long-term We also own a property next door which we regular live entertainment and other events prospects of the club, founded in 1907. rent out to bring in a monthly income. laid on. eir members simply moved into “We are proud of our family-friendly temporary premises until 1950 when the “We like to think of atmosphere and you’ll see young families ribbon was cut on the newly rebuilt club. bringing their kids in on a weekend as well Indeed, the top of the flagpole which ourselves as a very as young couples coming in on a Saturday proudly stands outside the front entrance modern club but we night.” today is one of the few original items which never want to forget Fundraising for good causes is central to could be salvaged from the ruins. the club’s ethos with members throwing Also saved were a number of historical the club’s rich history” themselves into a number of charity records and archive photographs which are initiatives – quite literally on some occasions now proudly displayed throughout the club, given that one of the key activities during including the original signed document “So we’re in the black and we have a list of 2017 was a sponsored 110-metre abseil from 1908 which saw the club become a things we want to do to improve the club down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower. member of the CIU. and we do them as and when, with regular e club has also organised annual “We are a thoroughly modern club but we refurbishments keeping the place very sponsored walks and several special charity never want to forget the club’s rich history,” modern and comfortable for our members. nights, including a ‘Stars in their Eyes’ show. says Club President Steve Blackmore. “We have a great flow of people through “We’ve had a fantastic year, charity-wise,” “It’s wonderful for current members to the club all week long with an array of says Steve. “We work very closely with a look at these old photos and see how this activities to encourage people to come in. local charity called St Barnabas which offers club has been serving the community “On Monday nights we have four pool palliative care for those nearing the end of during the past 110 years. teams in action as well as the weekly chess their lives.

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“We presented a cheque for just over Club members take part in a ‘Stars in their Eyes’ £5,000 to them this year and that means charity event for the St Barnabas Hospice that since 1997 we’ve raised over £40,000 for what is a great cause. “We’re constantly trying to work out what we’re going to do to top last year’s efforts as you have to continually strive to come up with something new. “We’ve had members bungee-jumping off the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge, make sponsored parachute jumps and then the abseil down the Spinnaker Tower so we’ve got to come up with something else for the next challenge! “We have live entertainment every Saturday night, normally solo acts or duos, but every couple of months we’ll book a renowned tribute act and combine that with a cheque presentation to St Barnabas. “In the past year we’ve had a top Elvis impersonator and Abba, Queen and Gary “at’s where Facebook comes in as it’s so environment and once you get people Barlow tribute acts which have proven easy to get stuff up instantly and generate through the door and show them the great extremely popular, with bar takings some excitement about upcoming events stuff you can offer them, including cheaper massively up on those nights.” and acts. drinks at the bar and modern, comfortable Using social media has really helped to “I’ll whack a poster up for the next tribute facilities, you’re more oen than not soon boost the club’s appeal to members and act on Facebook and there will be 400 ‘likes’ signing them up as a new member!” Steve believes that all clubs should be up quick as anything which means that It’s clear that the future of the Tarring making use of these free marketing tools. everyone knows what’s going on almost Club is in very safe hands indeed. “Facebook has proven to be very effective immediately. for us,” explains Steve. “We do have a “I firmly believe that clubs need to appeal CONTACT DETAILS e Tarring Club website which has all the ‘static’ to a younger demographic and add a bit of 118-122 Pavilion Road, information, including a picture gallery and vibrancy to their membership which is what Worthing, BN14 7EF Tel: 01903 238608 the history of the club but it’s not easily we aim to do. South East Metropolitan Branch updateable. “Clubs like ours offer a safe, welcoming

The club was levelled by German bombers on March 9, 1943 and rebuilt in 1950

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Union clubs set the gold standard at the 2017 Club Mirror Awards Several CIU clubs were among the winners at the 2017 Club Mirror e ‘Darts Club of the Year’ Award went to Eastleigh WMC in Awards, held at Doncaster Racecourse in November. Hampshire and the joint winners in the ‘Entertainment Club of the As announced in last month’s issue, Barnard Castle WMC and Year’ category were New Eltham WMC in London and Ryton Social Grangemoor WMC were the joint finalists of the CIU-sponsored Club in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. ‘Traditional Club of the Year’ category and received their trophies on Meanwhile, the ‘Family Club of the Year’ trophy was won by stage from Union President George Dawson CMD. Willaston Sports & Social Club in Nantwich. Caroline Scoular, the Pittshill Victory WMC in Stoke-on-Trent was named ‘Charity Club Head of Judges for the Awards, said: “All our winners have worked of the Year’ and the Hawthorn Recreational and Social Club in incredibly hard this year to constantly improve and provide so much Doncaster won the ‘Community Club of the Year’ category. for both their members and the wider communities they serve.”

Members of Pittshill Victory WMC take to the stage to receive the The ‘Community Club of the Year’ Award was won by Hawthorn Social and‘Charity Club of the Year’ Award andClub in Doncaster

CIU President Kenneth D Green CMD (pictured, centre) presents The joint winners in the ‘Entertainment Club of the Year’ category were andEastleigh WMC with the ‘Darts Club of the Year’ trophy andNew Eltham WMC and Ryton Social Club

Members of Willaston Sports & Social Club celebrate on stage after Union President George Dawson CMD (pictured, second from right) andbeing named ‘Family Club of the Year’ andpresents the ‘CIU Traditional Club of the Year’ Award to joint winners Barnard Castle WMC and Grangemoor WMC

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CLUB OUTINGS

BLACKPOOL & Littlehampton Trades & Labour Club New memberships available. Wick Street, Wick, Littlehampton CIU and RBL affiliated coach parties welcome! KENT LANCASHIRE BN17 7JH. Telephone (01903) 714 054 Free finger buffet for 49-seater coach visit! A warm welcome awaits all visitors. Facilities include Upgraded buffet at a discount. BEXLEYHEATH WMC You’ve been to the rest Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath. DA6 7HG — now visit the best! darts, crib and Sky TV. Catering for private parties can be Contact Secretary on (01255) 674153 arranged (14 days’ notice please). Live entertainment Telephone (0208) 303 2163 Voted the best club in the North West on TV’s every Saturday. Coach parties welcome with prior Friendly atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and an “The One Show”. notice, please contact the Secretary. HAMPSHIRE & excellent range of beers to quench your thirst. Everything BLOOMFIELD CLUB & INSTITUTE ISLE OF WIGHT you require on your visit to Bluewater and Lakeside 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6JW ESSEX & shopping centres. Refreshments available. Free entertainment seven nights a Leigh Park and District TUWMC (Please give advance notice). week along with your favourite games EAST ANGLIA 439 Dunsbury Way, Havant PO9 5BD ______• Bingo • Tote • Supa5 SOUTH BENFLEET SOCIAL CLUB The largest club on the South Coast SUNDRIDGE PARK WMC The club is on one level with disabled toilet facilities. Situated 2 miles from A3(M) and A27 and within 20 134 BURNT ASH LANE, BROMLEY. 8 Vicarage Hill, Benﬂeet Coach parties and football fans welcome. minutes’ drive of Goodwood and Fontwell Races. Tel: (020) 8464 3638 (Office); (020) 8460 6348 (Club) Essex SS7 1PB Contact Secretary on (01253) 344583 Visiting clubs welcome. Located close to A21 and A20. A warm welcome is ______01268 206159 Live bands on Saturday nights extended to all visitors. Two bars serving a wide range We have been in the Good Beer Guide as we have won KNOTT END WORKING MEN’S CLUB and food, darts, snooker and pool available all week. of drinks. TV in bar and the lounge. Purpose-built snooker room the CAMRA Award for Best Club of the Year (for real ale) Offers a great welcome to CIU members and Please contact the Secretary on with four tables. Live entertainment Saturday and Sunday 2014, 2015 ,2016 & 2017. parties. Why not try (023) 92472624 evenings. Coach parties by prior arrangement with the office. • a visit to the seaside • a ferry ride to Fleetwood We have live entertainment every Saturday and karaoke email: [email protected] • a bowling green competition last Friday of the month. We have SKY Sports and BT website: www.workingmensclubleighpark.co.uk. Sport and a function hall. ______LEEDS & or just our good food and entertainment. ______SALISBURY AVENUE, KNOTT END-ON-SEA, LANCS. Newport (I.W.) Social Club WEST YORKSHIRE Bar telephone (01253) 810362 COMRADES SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, 13-14 Lower St James Street, Newport, Telephone Secretary Mrs Karen Bradford in the CLACTON Isle of Wight PO30 5HB. Tel: (01983) 527 291 Belle Isle WMC office for dates and details – (01253) 812226 A warm welcome awaits at both our premises. Belle Isle Road, Leeds LS10 3PE. ______Situated in the centre of town, with a warm friendly 205 Old Road, a short walk from seafront, has live atmosphere where you can bring family and friends. Warm and friendly club with large car park, good value ROSEGROVE UNITY Working Men’s Club entertainment Saturday evenings, disco Sunday Open all day, function room, snooker room, darts, pool beer and large concert room. Live bands Friday, Saturday Holme Lodge, Rossendale Road, Burnley, afternoons, back garden and car park. 9 Colne Road is and jukebox. Kitchen now open 7 days a week for hot and Sunday. Coaches welcome. Lancs, BB11 5DL. one minute from sea front. Live entertainment Contact Secretary on (0113) 2718 768. and cold food. Coach parties always welcome by prior ______Situated 2 minutes from Junction 9 on M65. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons and Saturday arrangement. Large car parking space available. evenings. Pool, darts, raffles and bingo at both. Coach ______Visiting Blackpool or Yorkshire Coast? Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. parties welcome by ringing the Secretary in advance COWES COMBINED SERVICES & SOCIAL CLUB Haydock Park or York Races? on (01255) 423 314. Bookings must give 14 days’ notice. ______85 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AJ. Then call at: Elland Working Men’s Club contact Secretary on 01282 431 363 or A warm and friendly welcome is Roseberry Street, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0HT e-mail [email protected] HUNSTANTON (NORFOLK) For your breakfast on the outward journey. And for an evening’s ______extended to all visitors. UNITED SERVICES SOCIAL CLUB Situated on the sea front with panoramic splendid entertainment on your way home. We are only 2 miles A warm welcome to all visitors. Large enclosed garden sea views from the stage dining area, from Junction 24, M62 on the A629. A warm welcome extended GOING TO THE RACES? and car park with sea views. Three snooker tables, the club has one of the best views in the country. to all Associate Members. Live entertainment on Saturday Why not try also pool table and darts. Bingo Mondays and Ideal for parties and outings. nights. Dancing on Thursdays to our resident organist. Fully BURNLEY MINERS WMSC Thursdays and one game Saturday evening. Live Freshly prepared meals available 7 days a week. modernised Concert Room and Lounge. Excellent Games Room. As seen on TV weekend entertainment. Catering arranged on Disabled facilities. Coach parties very welcome, Floodlit Bowling Green. Large Car Park. Sky Sports,BT Sports and 2 minutes from the Town Centre request. Disabled friendly. Close to Sandringham Royal please notify Secretary or bar manager free WI FI are available. Coach Parties welcome –please let us and Turf Moor. Estate, Coaches welcome midweek. in advance. Entertainment Friday have 14 days’ notice in writing to the Secretary Steve Graydon. Contact Club Steward on (01485) 533360. Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ______and Saturday evenings. Tel: Club (01422) 373 023. www.ellandwmc.web.com. Coach parties by appointment. Tel: (01983) 716482 Telephone pre-bookings to be confirmed SHERINGHAM TYNESIDE CLUB in writing to the Secretary. Breakfast and/or evening meal. email: [email protected] ______Tel: Bar (01282) 422 791 or 95 Station Road, Sheringham NR26 8RG Office (01282) 835 429 Safe beer garden and parking. Great home-made food at SWARCLIFFE WORKING MEN’S CLUB great prices seven days a week. Coaches welcome, HEREFORD & Swarcliffe Avenue, Leeds LS14 5DE contact the Secretary in advance on WORCESTERSHIRE A warm and friendly welcome always assured in the BRIGHTON & (01263) 822570 ______comfortable surroundings of our recently refurbished SUSSEX Hereford Welsh Social Club club. Live entertainment every Friday, Saturday and Naval & Military Club (Southend-on-Sea) 1 Hinton Road, Hereford, HR2 6BL. Sunday evening. Relax in the quiet of the lounge or try a EASTBOURNE & DISTRICT TRADE UNION 20 Royal Terrace, Southend SS1 1DU. Tel: (01432) 269038/265874 game of snooker on one of our three superb tables. CLUB & INSTITUTE LTD Tel: (01702) 347169 Email: [email protected] Big screen Sky Sports TV. Clapham House, 48 Seaside, Eastbourne, A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. Large rear A friendly welcome is extended to all Associate Planning a day at the races? East Sussex BN22 7QL. garden and roof terrace with fantastic views overlooking Members. Live Entertainment every Saturday evening. York, Wetherby, Ripon. A warm welcome is guaranteed to all CIU associates the seafront and estuary. Live entertainment Saturday Hot and cold food available. We are 2 minutes from the A64 and 5 minutes and guests. A good selection of reasonably priced nights and Wednesday afternoons. Hot and Cold Food Coaches welcome (please contact Secretary from the M1. Breakfast and evening meals for large beers and spirits available. Temporary membership available every day of the week. Local Real Ale Club of prior to your visit). parties available by appointment. can be arranged at the door for all holiday makers. the Year. Coach parties welcome but must contact the Please visit our website: Contact: Glen Doyle (Secretary) –(0113) 2959100 Large groups or coach parties are welcome with prior Secretary/Chairman prior to the visit. www.herefordwelshsocialclub.co.uk ______arrangements. Situated 5 minutes walk from the “Hereford’s most popular social club” beach. FELIXSTOWE TRADES & LABOUR CLUB ______LEICESTER & Please contact secretary on (01323) 365738. 182 High Road West, Felixstowe IP11 9BB RICHMOND PLACE CLUB EAST MIDLANDS Offers a warm welcome to all visitors. We are open 7 69/71 EDGAR STREET, HEREFORD HR4 9JP Nottingham Oddfellows Club EASTBOURNE WORKING MEN’S CLUB days a week from midday offering a good selection of Live entertainment every Saturday. beers. Entertainment every Saturday night. 89 Humberstone GATE, Leicester. 102/104 Firle Road, Eastbourne BN22 8ET. Monthly Country & Western and Blues nights. Visit our website for more info: TELEPHONE: (0116) 262 0181 Tel: (01323) 723322 Hot and cold food available. Disabled facilities, www.ftalc.co.uk real ale, Wrestling nights. 262 5404 (Evenings) – CIU Affiliated Email: [email protected] ______Sunday Jazz Nights (monthly). City Centre Club. Coach park right outside premises 2 www.ewmc.club WALTON-ON-NAZE RBL CLUB minutes from centre of Leicester. Coach parties and Visit the one and only workers’ club in our lovely Shoppers and coach parties very welcome. Vicarage Lane (off High Street) parties always welcome. Food supplied hot or cold – South Coast town. We have live music, raffles, bingo, Parking for coaches. Visiting the seaside? 7 days’ notice or please phone prior to visit. Children darts, snooker and pool. See our website for coming Contact Secretary, Our newly refurbished and refitted club extends a warm welcome. Dances Monday, Tuesday and Friday. events. A warm welcome to CIU members all year Les Walker on (01432) 356 529. welcome and friendly atmosphere. Two minutes from beach Entertainment available. round. email:[email protected] ______front. Good range of drinks and bar snacks available Phone or write to Secretary Eric Johnson

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SKEGNESS EX-SERVICE CLUB NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTAKE SOCIAL CLUB Going to Premiership Swansea City or racing at Ffos Las? 2 Grand Parade, Skegness, PE25 2UN. Craithie Road, Doncaster DN2 5EG. Visit Telephone: (01754) 762113 & CAMBRIDGESHIRE We are the closest club (5 minutes’ walk) to MORRISTON WMC Located on the seafront near the clocktower, 2-3 mins St James Working Mens Club Doncaster Racecourse. We can get racing tickets for you. 11 Slate Street, Swansea SA6 8AA. from town centre. Lounge bar, pool/children’s room, 1st Weedon Road, St James, Northampton. Bar snacks available. Tremendous value for money A friendly club which makes visitors welcome. floor patio area. Reasonably priced beers/lagers and A warm welcome awaits all club members. bar prices. Contact Secretary Tom Forester Liberty Stadium 15 minutes, Ffos Las 45 minutes, house doubles. Selection of chilled baps. Live Lounge, Games Room and large Concert Room. in advance on: Ospreys 15 minutes. 10 minutes from M4 Junction 45. entertainment every Saturday (Sundays main season). Parties welcome, catering if required by prior (01302) 320 036 Coach parties welcome with advance notice. Ring (01792) 771580 Sky and BT Sport shown. Open 11.30- 11.30 most days. arrangement. or email [email protected] ______Pre-booked coaches welcome – come to a completely 5 minutes M1, Junction 15A. refurbished 21st century club. Please contact Secretary Rogerstone and Bassaleg Social Club Mrs P. Webster. SURREY 1 Tregwilym Road, Rogerstone, Newport NP10 9DW. LONDON Tel: (01604) 456 602 A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU EGHAM UNITED SERVICES CLUB affiliates and guests, less than 10 minutes from THE HAMMERSMITH CLUB 111 Spring Rise, Egham, Surrey TW20 9PE. junction 27 of the M4. Coach parties welcome by Rutland Grove, London W6 9DH SHEFFIELD & **** 10 mins’ walk from Fulham FC and less than 25 “North Surrey CAMRA Club of the Year 2008 & 2009” prior appointment, live entertainment every mins by local transport to Chelsea and QPR. A SOUTH YORKSHIRE “Finalist for CAMRA Club of the Year 2009” Saturday evening. Telephone: (01633) 893 508. warm and friendly welcome to away fans looking ARMTHORPE CORONATION CLUB **** for good hospitality and a relaxing drink. Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Located 5 minutes from J13 M25, handy for Windsor Also 20 mins to Westfield, Europe’s largest shopping Doncaster DN3 3BS. Castle and races, Kempton, Ascot, Epsom and Sandown. WARWICKSHIRE & centre and 30 mins to West End theatres. Handy for racecourse and Doncaster Rovers. 5 mins from Egham Station on the Waterloo to Reading COVENTRY Contact Thomas on 07798 735267 or visit Close to M18. Big screen TV, entertainment line. Three real ale and cider festivals a year. www.hammersmithclub.co.uk www.eusc.co.uk ______every weekend. BEDWORTH EX-SERVICEMEN’S Ring Club Secretary Alan Jones on Tel: (01784) 435120 or (07738) 714572 SOCIAL CLUB & INSTITUTE HARROW ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (01302) 831 393. (Real Ale Festivals and Party Bars also arranged) Northolt Road, South Harrow HA2 0DW. ______Rye Piece, Bedworth. Tel: (024) 7631 3236 Extends a warm welcome to all Associate DAY OUT RACING Extends a warm welcome to all associates Arundel Ex-Servicemen’s Club Bar Meals & Restaurant Facilities Tuesday – Sunday members and guests. City Road, Sheffield Situated 10 minutes from ESHER W.M.C. 5 Minutes from The Home of the WASPS & COVENTRY CITY A friendly Club close to Town Centre – The Ricoh Arena. Package deals – the A40 and 20 minutes from Wembley Facilities include: 142 Esher High Street, Esher, Surrey. Stadium. Coach parties welcome with prior notification Telephone: (01372) 467 758 Free parking/Pre-match meal/Minibus to/ from a 500 seat Concert Room, two other lounges and a ground/Post match meal. to Bruce or Elaine on Games Room. Great Cabaret every night except Sandown Race Course within walking distance. 0208 422 1222 Kempton Park and Epsom also nearby. Real Ales available. Tuesday and Wednesday. Saturday Night Live Entertainment For entertainment details check our website. Coach parties please contact A warm welcome is extended to all associate members. www.harrow-club.co.uk Saturday/Sunday Bingo. ______Mr B. Simmonite. Contact Secretary for bookings Children allowed up to 10 years ______HAYES WMC Catering for Buffet if required. THAMES VALLEY Willenhall Social Club Pump Lane, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 3NB. Telephone: (0114) 239 7151 ______Robin Hood Road, Coventry CV3 3BB. Telephone: (020) 8573 1721 Banbury Trades & Labour Club Secretary: (024) 7630 1222 or 7630 3278. e-mail: [email protected] BARNBY DUN SOCIAL CLUB 32 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9RR. Welcome to all Associate Members. Why not visit the flagship of clubs in the South? Ascot, High Street, Barnby Dun, Doncaster DN3 1DS Tel: (01295) 254 168. Entertainment every Saturday and Sunday night in Kempton Park & Sandown racecourses all nearby. Live A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. A warm welcome is extended to all Associates. concert room (seats 600). bands every Friday and Saturday night. Late night The club is just off the High Street and so close Coach parties welcome with 14 days prior notice Bar, games room and luxury lounge facilities. cabaret last Saturday of every month, at least 3 acts, for the football and racing. to Secretary Joan Conley. Large car park. Hot and cold snacks available. charge for entry, late bar. There is a busy entertainment programme, Live entertainment on 10 minutes from City Centre. Catering available weekends, orders taken in the chance to hire/use the function room as well as Saturday night. Food available. Please contact No Children Allowed. advance to your requirements. reasonable prices. Secretary with your booking. Coach parties apply to Secretary. Visit our website: Please call Steve Fearon 01302 882936 www.hayesworkingmensclub.com WARWICKSHIRE & for our full entertainment programme. to book your visit in. WALES Coaches welcome by prior arrangement with ______COVENTRY the secretary. ______CARCROFT VILLAGE WMC CARDIFF WEST END HEN LANE SOCIAL CLUB Chestnut Avenue Carcroft, SOCIAL CLUB Beacon Road, Holbrooks, Coventry CV6 4DS. WILLESDEN Doncaster DN6 8AG COWBRIDGE ROAD WEST, ELY, CARDIFF CF5 5BY. 5 minutes from M6 Junction 3, 10 minutes’ walk WORKING MENS CLUB A very friendly welcome to CIU Associates and their from Ricoh Arena, minibus from Extends a warm welcome to all CIU affiliated members. families from CARDIFF’S PREMIER SOCIAL CLUB. club on match days. Excellent function room and 202 Villiers Road, London NW2 5PU Coach Parties welcomed by prior arrangement. 10 minutes from M4. 15 minutes to city centre. facilities. Hot and cold snacks available at all times. Email: [email protected] 1 mile from A1 and close to M1, M18 and M62. Millennium Stadium, Cardiff International Arena, Prior notice required for coach parties and Tel: 020 8459 5846 Top class entertainment every weekend. St. David’s Hall/ Centre, Cardiff Bay. catering (menu sent on request). Handy for Doncaster Races and trips returning from Please contact the Secretary. A warm and friendly atmosphere, situated within 2 Live entertainment every North or South coastal routes. Tel: (024) 7672 4830; minute walk from Dollis Hill Station, NW2. 2 stops to Saturday night with Bingo/Raffle/Tote/Disco Big screen TVs and live football Office: (024) 7672 4832. Wembley Stadium/Arena. 20 minutes to Central London. FULL SKY SPORTS/RACING UK. All enquiries to Coach parties welcome by prior appointment. Hot and cold food available. ______Jim Hutchinson, Secretary on COACH PARTIES MOST WELCOME. WEST COUNTRY (01302) 725497; Telephone: (029) 2059 4004 Visiting London? Going Shopping? email: [email protected] ______Stop off at the website: www.carcroftvillagewmc.com THE ANZAC CLUB ______Bettws Social Club The Wood Green Social Club Lambourne Way, Bettws, Newport, Gwent. Anzac Street, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9DJ HAWTHORN RECREATIONAL & A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU (01803) 832661 3 Stuarts Crescent, Wood Green London N22 5NJ SOCIAL CLUB A warm and friendly welcome awaits all affiliated Tel; 0208 8889917 affiliated members and guests. Goodison Boulevard, Cantley, Doncaster. Less than 10 minutes from junction 26 of the M4. members and guests. Coach parties welcome, please Email:[email protected] Tel: (01302) 535 995 give 14 days’ prior notice. Where? Not far from Brent Cross shopping centre. Coach parties welcome by prior appointment. Easily accessible for the Racecourse. Live entertainment every Saturday evening. Catering for buffets can be arranged. On the way through to Lakeside and Blue Water. Big screen Sky TV. Artistes on Saturdays. Situated behind St Saviour’s Church. We offer good food and a warm welcome. ______Catering can be provided by arrangement. Tel: (01633) 858 780. Please like us on Facebook.

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WESTON-SUPER-MARE BORO Going to watch Sunderland or Newcastle United? NORTHALLERTON & DISTRICT WMC CATTERICK SOCIAL CLUB SOCIAL CLUB Visit Elder Road, Northallerton, DL6 1NH. SUNNYSIDE HOUSE, 20 HIGH ST CATTERICK VILLAGE Weston super Mare Boro Social Club Tel: (01609) 772390 NORTH YORKS DL107LJ 2 Locking Road, Weston super Mare BS23 3DF BELMONT CLUB & INSTITUTE Email: [email protected] TEL 01748 811564 2 minutes from railway station and 5 minutes from the Grange Road, Carrville, Durham DH1 1AJ Situated in the picturesque county town of North Located on the Great North Road, town centre Club is situated in the main coach park. Friendly club. Football and other sports Yorkshire, with easy access to A19 and the A1, we and ideally situated for racegoers attending Ripon, A warm welcome is guaranteed to CIU supporters welcome. Large screen TVs. extend a warm welcome to CIU associates. Thirsk, York, Sedgefield and Catterick. members and guests. Usual cheap social club prices. Coach parties by arrangement. Only 15mins from Catterick, Ripon and Thirsk Adjacent to A1(M) North and South. Coach parties by prior arrangement please. Tel: (0191) 386 1487 racecourses. Racing and football channels showing on Coaches welcomed with prior notification, ______Entertainment and bingo every Tuesday from 2 pm. four TVs. Live entertainment and bingo please call the above number, evenings only. Saturdays and Sundays. Live entertainment, large screen TVs, pool table, Please contact the Bar Manager on CENTRAL WMC ______01934 622940 7 Beaumont Street, Darlington and all usual club facilities. Tel: (01325) 464054 North Biddick Social Club CIU members, affiliates and guests or email [email protected]. Situated near town centre, five minutes from A1(M). Bonemill Lane, Fatfield, Washington NE38 8AN. assured of a warm welcome. Associate members and coach parties are welcome as Excellent riverside location. Five minutes from 120 seat function room available free to A1(M) with excellent car/coach parking club members for private parties, etc. WEST MIDLANDS & are football and racing followers. Please give prior ______BIRMINGHAM notice. Live entertainment and catering by private facilities. Games room with 2 snooker tables arrangement. Room available for birthdays, and 2 pool tables. Restaurant facilities and buffets City of York Tramways Employees’ engagement parties, wakes and weddings. catered for. Why not call on your way Club and Institute REMEMBRANCE CLUB LTD ______to see football games or cricket games in the 1 Mill Street (off Piccadilly), York YO1 1PY. 10 CHESTER ROAD, CASTLE BROMWICH, CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMC area? Coaches welcome by prior arrangement Entertainments Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. BIRMINGHAM B36 9DD Darlington Road, Chilton, Co. Durham DL17 0EY with Secretary Michael Normile on Prize games. Concert room (seating 275), Extends a warm welcome to all Associate Members. Great facilities in our modern bar, lounge and concert (0191) 416 0148 Games Room, Bar and live Sky Sports TV. Live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday evening. hall. Sky Sports - Snooker - Pool - Regular Entertainment Why not visit our website at Visiting Associates are welcome. Parties by Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays. Convenient for M/bro, S/land, N/cle football matches. www.northbiddickclub.co.uk arrangement. ______Telephone: (01904) 623 953 Large comfortable lounge. Games Room. Ample parking. Only 3 miles from A1(M), 5 miles From Sedgefield ______Close to M6/M42 (nr. Spaghetti Junction). Racecourse For bookings contact the Secretary on POPPLETON ROAD WMC Coaches by arrangement. 132 Poppleton Road, York YO26 4UP East End WMC Darlington (01904) 793398 Contact the Secretary. (0121) 747 5256 / 747 2943 07789 003529 6 Neasham Road, ______or email via our website at www.chiltonwmc.co.uk A warm friendly welcome assured to all Situated on the main road in Chilton — look for the CIU affiliates and guests. Wide selection of beers Darlington DL1 4AD GREENLANDS SELECT SOCIAL CLUB available, ideal for the races and close to the city centre. flagpole! A friendly club we provide entertainment on A lively and friendly club. ______Bingo and raffle Fridays. Live entertainment and bingo, Saturday & Sundays evenings, We provide live entertainment Friday and Saturday Saturdays and Sundays. evenings, bingo Tuesday pm, Friday pm and GRINDON BROADWAY ______plus bingo & raffles also Quiz on Mondays Sunday lunchtime, large TV showing Sky and BT Sport, SOCIAL CLUB C.I.U. VICTORIA SAILORS & WMC and bingo, Wednesday bingo & raffle. Play and Stay playgroup Tuesday Wednesday and Gregory Road, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 9RX 3 Cliff Street, Bridlington YO15 2NJ Situated close to railway station . Thursday am. Line dancing Tuesday 1pm - 3pm. Tel 0191 5342898 Tel: 01262 605093 A snooker room plus pool table, BT Sport. Close to the M42 junction 2 we would welcome Situated 3 mile from The Stadium of Light and city Warm & friendly welcome offered to all C.I.U members, Disabled facilities and lift to concert room. football supporter coaches with prior arrangement centre, and 10 mile from St.James Park Newcastle. Easy affiliated members & guests. Situated town centre, 200 Function rooms available for most occasions. and indeed any coaches by prior arrangement access from the A1 and A19, an ideal stop off for travelling metres from the beach and harbour. Coach trips welcome with prior notice. with the club secretary and can provide football supporters. A friendly atmosphere, welcoming coach 2 snooker tables, pool, darts, cards and dominoes. Fully Contact office on hot and cold food if given notice. parties and free food is available on request. functional kitchen open 7 days a week. Bingo 5 nights a Please call Mrs Lynn Orme, Contact Dave 07735237011 week and live entertainment every Friday and Saturday. 01325 380726 ______Club Secretary, on All Coach parties welcome with prior arrangements. or bar 01325 464652. 0121 475 2553 (8.30am till 1pm NEW YORK CLUB & INSTITUTE LTD Contact Derek or Jacky for more information. NOT Thursday or Sunday.) 22-26 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AJ. ______Tel: (01904) 612 244 and is found everywhere – inside our [email protected] MEMBERS’ CORNER Yardley Wood Social Club 300 yards from station on way to racecourse. homes, schools, shops, offices and even in 118 School Road, Yardley Wood, Birmingham B14 4JR. Warm and friendly welcome to all Associate Members Informative articles which our gardens. Club Tel: (0121) 474 2026 and guests. A great place to call into before or after your affect our life This is PLASTIC and sadly because it is such Sec: (0121) 474 3725 visit to York. Beer garden and 42” screen with Sky TV. a durable material it fails to break down Visit our brand new website: Parties and buffet-style catering by Dione Mobley www.yardleywoodsocialclub.com by prior arrangement. naturally and can release unsafe toxins when Two large TV screens, 6 snooker tables, ______recycled. Nearly all the everyday plastic items bingo and weekly entertainment, bowling green. OSBORNE WMC With a brand-new year ahead it is a good we have are only used once and are often Function rooms availablefor hire and catering. Osborne Road, Chester-le-Street, time for everyone to reflect and think carelessly discarded. Large car park at rear of the club. County Durham DH3 3DS. seriously what steps we can all take this Last year, if you watched the documentary Associate members welcome. 200 yards from the station and short walk to the Riverside Cricket Ground. Evening car and year to try and help stop the pollution which on television filmed and narrated by David YORKS (N&E) coach parking facilities. is having such a negative effect on wildlife Attenborough called Blue Planet ll you will be & NORTH EAST Live entertainment every Saturday night. and our planet. aware of the vast amount of pollution and A great place to call in after your day If we fail to become more aware and damage being caused when plastic materials BEECHWOOD, EASTERSIDE & DISTRICT at the races. Bingo Mondays and Fridays. proactive towards the environment, the find their way into our oceans or get washed SOCIAL CLUB Just give us a ring on (0191) 388 8679. ______problems pollution creates in our world up on coastlines. Broadwell Road, Easterside, Middlesbrough TS4 3PP. could in the foreseeable future not only Plastic is a very real environmental hazard (Opposite The James Cook University Hospital) King Street Social Club Live music every night with bingo, totes and raffles. destroy all our wildlife and marine animals, seriously threatening many marine habitats, Phoenix House, 27 King Street, Large bar with 4 snooker and 2 pool tables, 2 dart but eventually threaten our very existence endangered species of turtles and sea North Shields NE30 1BZ. boards and all Sky sports channels. Telephone: (0191) 2900473. on the earth. creatures in the oceans around the world. Two smoking areas with heated Beach Huts. Situated on the main road from North Shields to the Already we know that climate change is Everyone should try to make a difference Coach parties welcome with prior notice to The coast. Main bingo sessions are Tuesday and Friday here, caused by toxic waste in the Secretary. by just changing a few habits and evenings and Sunday morning. Top class live atmosphere. contributing to stop the pollution. Stop Tel: (01642) 318789 entertainment every weekend supported by resident Environmentalists and scientists believe using plastic carrier bags. Every little change Check the website it’s all on there: band “Soul Machine”. Coach parties welcome with prior www.beadsclub.co.uk notification to the Secretary David Farrell. that one of the worst pollutants is you can make this year will help to preserve Telephone (0191) 2900474. something we take for granted every day our world for a better pollution-free future.

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Every month we give five £10 prizes to five lucky correct entrants. ACROSS 28 Upset in Denver, it would seem. (8) 12 'Jet propulsion' tipple not suitable 29 Car did a U-turn for identifier. (2,4) for stay. (7) 1 Roe is best cooked over willow. (5) 30 Football team that's only got arms? 15 A truest form of height. (7) 4 Jumped right over the ceiling! (7) (7) 18 Resting place of serious measure? 10 Kick up a din - that's not settled. (6) 31 Garish, but dangerously without (9) 11 "Ha-ha!" sign could be for the loners, perhaps. (5) 19 Little town solo, eh Ned? (3-5) largest Chinese city-port. (8) 20 Flower - more of a daily one? (6) 13 "Hurry up!" said rather cuttingly? 22 Desire - perversely - to stay. (6) (4-4) 23 It's plain to see in a rotund rabbit. 14 Body of worshipful members? (6) DOWN (6) 16 Motion has no pattern to leave out. 2 Supping, so freely, is believing. (9) 25 Alloy - can't really expand on this. (4) 3 Express from Venice. (6) (5) 17 Trough to moan about? That's for 5 Pain makes some detached... (4) 27 Tube taken to hold second Greek. our Monica, say. (5,5) 6 Midday meal - for meat and (4) 20 Grow worse and take away power? vouchers. (8) (10) 7 Either I leave, or there's an 21 Just good-looking... (4) Send your entry to Crossword, atmosphere. (5) 24 Eighth change gets the distance Club Journal, 59/60 Thames St, 8 Quidnunc I overheard unmasking up. (6) Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1TX the papal ambassador. (6) 26 The boss's clothes? A bit below the Deadline January 25. 9 Draw off restructuring on ship. (6) belt! (8)

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Club Journal • 21 SPORT

Saturday January 6, 11pm – BT Sport 1 HD Sunday January 14, 6.45pm – BT Sport 1/Channel 4 The Ashes: Australia v England, 5th Test BDO: World Darts Championship An eventful and dramatic Ashes series draws to close as The Lakeside at Frimley Green stages the final of the BDO England play the 5th and final Test at Sydney Cricket World Darts Championship. Last year’s events saw some Ground. Whatever the state of play in the overall series, outstanding darts played during the tournament which both sides will be desperate to finish off on a winning was won by England’s Glen Durrant. He beat Dutch player note and the atmosphere at the SCG will, as always, be Danny Noppert in the final by 7-3 to cap a memorable year something to behold. for the Middlesbrough maestro. SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS The New Year gets off to a busy start, sporting-wise, with action from Down Under as England round off their Ashes Series in Sydney while in England there are some major Premier League ties taking place

Saturday January 6 Manchester United v 11am/Channel 4 Stoke City, Monday, 6.45pm/BT Sport 1 HD January 15, 8pm, Sky BDO World Darts Sports PL HD Championship

Saturday January 6 3pm BT Sport 1 HD Aviva Premiership Rugby Union: Northampton Saints v Gloucester

Saturday January 6 11pm BT Sport 1 HD Ashes Cricket: Australia v England - 5th Test, Day 4

Sunday January 7 11am/Channel 4 Monday January 8 Wednesday January 10 Friday January 12 6.45pm/BT Sport 1 HD 11am/Channel 4 11am/Channel 4 11am/Channel 4 BDO World Darts 6.45pm/BT Sport 1 HD 6.45pm/BT Sport 1 HD 6.45pm/BT Sport 1 HD Championship BDO World Darts BDO World Darts BDO World Darts Championship Championship Championship Sunday January 7 11pm Tuesday January 9 Thursday January 11 Friday January 12 BT Sport 1 HD 11am/Channel 4 11am/Channel 4 7.45pm Ashes Cricket: Australia v 6.45pm/BT Sport 1 HD 6.45pm/BT Sport 1 HD Sky Sports Football HD England - 5th Test, Day 5 BDO World Darts BDO World Darts Championship Football: Championship Championship Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday

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CIU Sport/Games CIU Dominoes Competition The CIU Dominoes 5s and 3s Semi-finals and Final was held on 4 November at the Ashford Road Club between P Dance & I Miller (Everton & Lymore Social Club); D Smith & A Fetch (Newfoundpool Working Men’s Non- Political Club); C Edwards & J Sanderson (Abbey Hulton Sports Club) and D Martin & W McNally (Abbey Hulton Sports Club). The Final was between D Smith & A Fetch (Newfoundpool Working Men’s Non-Political Club) and D Martin & W McNally (Abbey Hulton Club). Sunday January 14, 4pm – Sky Sports Premier League HD 1 D Smith & A Fetch beat D Martin & W McNally 3-2. Premier League: Liverpool v Manchester City The Union Representative was Bob Russell. Can anyone catch Manchester City as they continue their impressive bid for the title? Liverpool will be hoping that CIU Cribbage Competition the Anfield factor comes into play for this game. Jurgen The CIU Cribbage semi-finals and final was held on 25 However, Klopp’s men need to shore up their stuttering November at the Northampton WM Club between defence against the dazzling attacking play which the Light P Wilson & J Hamilton High Brooms WM Club (Kent Blues have made their trademark. Branch), A Harris & J Kane Kingsley Park WM Club (S.E. Midlands Branch), K Andrews & J Kovals Kingsley Park WM Club (S.E. Midlands Branch) and M Jones & Saturday January 13 Saturday January 20 A Philcock Abbey Hulton Sports & Social Club (West 5.30pm 12.30pm Midlands Branch). Sky Sports Football HD Sky Sports PL HD The Final was between A Harris & J Kane Kingsley Park Championship Football: Premier League: Brighton & WM Club and M Jones & A Philcock Abbey Hulton Sports Nottingham Forest v Hove Albion v Chelsea Club. Aston Villa M Jones & A Philcock won 4-0. Saturday January 20 The Union Representative was Union General Secretary Saturday January 13 5.30pm Kenneth D Green CMD. 5.30pm BT Sport 1 HD BT Sport 1 HD Premier League: Manchester Doncaster Branch Angling Competition Premier League: Tottenham City v Newcastle United Doncaster Branch recently held its 2017 Angling Hotspur v Everton Competition. Sunday January 21 The Individual Winner was T. Swift of Hawthorn Sunday January 14 4pm Recreational Club (pictured, below left) who was 11am/Channel 4 Sky Sports PL HD presented with the Individual Winners Cup by Allan 6.45pm/BT Sport 1 HD Premier League: Jones Doncaster Branch Executive Committee Member. BDO World Darts Southampton v Tottenham The Team Winner was Barnby Dun Social Club. Championship Hotspur

Sunday January 14 Monday January 22 1.30pm 8pm Sky Sports PL HD Sky Sports PL HD Premier League: AFC Premier League: Bournemouth v Arsenal Swansea City v Liverpool

Sunday January 14 Tuesday January 30 4pm 8pm Sky Sports PL HD BT Sport 1 HD Premier League: Liverpool v Premier League: Manchester City Huddersfield Town v Liverpool Monday January 15 8pm Wednesday January 31 Sky Sports PL HD 8pm Premier League: Manchester BT Sport 1 HD United v Stoke City Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

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