Club Journal

January 2015 The magazine for all CIU members 75p

The Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool will be the venue for the CIU’s 2015 Annual Conference INSIDE... Club News ...... 3

Obituary...... 3

Club Notices ...... 5

Club of the Month . . . . 9

Business Q&A ...... 12

HQ ...... 14

Club Outings...... 18

Sport on TV ...... 22 New venue announced CIU Sport ...... 23 for Annual Conference The 2015 CIU Annual General Meeting takes legislation affecting clubs, the Union’s Long place on April 11 at the Norbreck Castle Service Awards and its varied sports Hotel, Blackpool. competitions. Union President George Dawson is urging The Norbreck Castle Hotel is the North clubs to nominate delegates for this year’s West’s largest integrated conference and Conference and ensure that they have the exhibition centre with an array of facilities, opportunity to influence the future of their including the 4,000-capacity, 2,000-sqm club – and CIU clubs as a whole. Norcalympia where the Beer & Trades “We understand that finding the money to Exhibition will be staged on Friday April 10, send delegates to Blackpool is an issue for the day before Conference takes place in the committees, but it’s your club’s chance to hotel’s Ballroom. Fresh look for Beer have its say, and it’s your club’s chance to “The Norbreck Castle Hotel is a very determine its future,” said Mr Dawson. impressive venue and will be a fitting stage & Trades show “Think how hard we all fought for the for this year’s Conference and expanded right to vote. If you don’t send anyone, you Trade Show,” added Mr Dawson. The 24th Beer & Trades Exhibition will take can’t complain about what’s decided. And “With the Grand Final of the Dransfields place on Friday April 10 in Blackpool on the what a wasted opportunity.” CIU National Quiz also taking place in eve of the Union’s Annual Conference and is Conference sees the publication of the Blackpool during Conference week, there’s set to feature a number of exciting new Union’s Annual Report, which includes even more reason than ever for clubs to send elements. everything a member club needs to know delegates to Conference to take part in this about the Union including information on important event.” • Full story – page 16. EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITOR’S LETTER

Welcome to your first Club Journal of 2015. Entries for the 2015 Dransfields CIU I hope you had an enjoyable (and National Quiz – which has a new look this prosperous) Christmas. year – have been arriving thick and fast. Thank you to those readers who gave their The National Final will be held in feedback on the first edition. The response Blackpool during our time at Conference, has been overwhelmingly positive – you making for an even more prestigious and liked the new layout, extra pages and wider- high-profile finale than in previous years. ranging content. Look out for further updates in the February You will notice that we have already made issue.The APPG meetings take place each quarter at the House of Commons. some changes in this edition thanks to your On the subject of Blackpool, you will see feedback, so please keep it coming our way. our front page this month gives you a flavour hour’s welcome and introduction, the school Club Journal is YOUR magazine and we of what to expect in April. will close at 12 noon on Sunday. want to hear from you. Bigger, brighter with more events taking This year’s CMD examinations will take You still have time to take part in our place – we hope to see you at the Norbreck place on 9th and 16th May 2015 – there are Reader Survey (pages 7 and 8 of the Castle Hotel in April for Conference and for more details and an entry form on page 17. December edition). This is one of the most the 24th Beer & Trades Exhibition which will Enjoy this edition! comprehensive surveys carried out in club be staged on the eve of Conference. history and your input is absolutely crucial On the parliamentary front, there is news to its success. on page 14 of Lord Naseby’s Private On to this edition – featured on page 6 is a Member’s Bill which will be of great interest report on the recent Branch Secretary to our clubs. Induction event held in Head Office in Finally, some dates for your diary. A November. This was a very useful and combined Law and Finance CMD School enjoyable few days which we hope to repeat will be held from 19-22 March 2015. in 2015/16. Commencing at 7pm on Thursday for an Stephen Goulding, Editor CLUB JOURNAL CIU CIU Editorial Panel 252-254 Upper Street London N1 IRY Tel: 020 7226 0221 Fax: 020 7354 1847 George Dawson CMD John Tobin Kenneth D Green CMD E-mail: [email protected] President Vice-President General Secetary Website: www.wmciu.org

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10 NEWS IN BRIEF ROBERT MARKS Do you have a winning ticket in the CIU Grand Draw? The Grand Draw was made on YEARS OF SERVICE December 3, 2014 and the winners are as follows:

1st Prize: Ticket No. 37245 – £3,000 2nd Prize: Ticket No.32419 – £1,500 3rd Prize: Ticket No. 5076 – £1,000 4th Prize: Ticket No. 31382 – £500

Other winning tickets: Ticket No.539 – £100 Ticket No.1447 – £100 Ticket No.14851 – £100 Ticket No.16434 – £100 Ticket No.23055 – £100 Ticket No.27465 – £100 Ticket No.38149 – £100 Ticket No.41437 – £100

Winners should send their tickets to the Promoter, giving their full name and address.

OBITUARY Robert Davidson of Wallsend RAOB Club is presented with his 10-year certificate. Left to Ray Davidson right: Sid Hicks (NEC Member), Robert Davidson and Branch Secretary Dave Richardson The NE Met Branch Executive are saddened to Crookes SC to host charity report the passing of our Vice- ‘Sheffield Folk Sing’ Concert President Mr Ray Davidson on Crookes SC in Sheffield will be staging a major folk concert this month in order to December 1 2014. raise funds for two well-deserving charities. Ray died suddenly at home in bed The club is hosting the Sheffield Folk Sing Concert on January 30 in aid of from a heart attack. Parkinson’s UK and The Alzheimer’s Society, organised by local folk stalwart Val Ray has been on the Branch Civico. Committee since March 1995 and It follows her diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease 18 months ago and her husband during that time he served as Peter’s diagnosis with a rare form of dementia the previous year. Games Secretary and, more recently, Val said: “Dementia is a cruel, dreadful disease. Looking after a dementia sufferer is as Branch Vice-President. exhausting, both emotionally and physically. A carer’s role is hard for anyone but I find As Games Secretary, Ray started it very tiring because of my Parkinson’s Disease.” to run the Cribbage and Dominoes The charity concert will feature entertainment from a number of South Yorkshire c0ompetitions on the same day at a folk musicians, both well-established and new on the scene. single club, a move that proved to Tickets are available from wegottickets.com or Crookes SC on 0114 2660114. be highly successful. He also started the competition 1,000 for the “Nettie Seat”, which has Sheerness East raises over £ provided a lot of fun and enjoyment between the cribbage players in the A charity fun day held at Sheerness East WMC in Kent raised a total of £1,055 for Diabetes district. UK last month. Our thoughts at this time go out The event was held in memory of Irene Dunn who had been a keen darts player before to his wife Jan and all their family. passing away with a pulmonary embolism in November of last year.

Club Journal • 3 NEWS

TRADE NEWS BT Sport signs BDO World HALF CENTURY Pro Darts Championship deal BT Sport has signed a deal to broadcast the BDO World Les Leaper opens the new FOR GORDON Professional DartsBurnholme Championship Social Club live from the Lakeside Country Club this month.

BT Sport will broadcast over 35 hours of coverage from the British Darts Organisation (BDO) World Championships between Saturday, January 3 and Sunday, January 11. The deal sees BT Sport share live coverage of the Championship with the BBC. CIU General Secretary Ken Green attended the Annual General Meeting of the Burnley and Coverage will be presented by Pendle Branch on November 27th and presented a special 50-year service award to the front-man Ray Stubbs with Helen Branch President Gordon Leighton. Pictured left to right: Ken Green, Gordon Leighton and Skelton reporting on all the action Branch Vice President David McGlynn. throughout the nine days of the tournament.

WKD Vegas Major milestones at Carcroft The latest edition of ready-to-drink Mike Atack, Trustee of Carcroft Village brand WKD launches into clubs and Working Men’s Club, was presented with pubs this month. his 25-year service award at the club at the WKD Vegas comes in a 275ml end of October. At the same event, the bottle with a label carrying a Vegas- club’s Vice President, Jeff Bourke, received style sign and graphics to convey his 10-year service award. Pictured left to the atmosphere of the US gambling right: Jim Hutchinson (Secretary), Jeff capital at night. Bourke (Vice President), Allan Baker Support will include free point-of- (President), Mick Atack (Trustee) and sale and rate-of-sale-driving kits to Derek Wallace (Trustee). enable bars to offer customers buying two bottles of WKD Vegas a free pair of gold sunshades complete with sideburns. CMD presentation for Sally-Anne Britvic’s J O brings joy in General Secretary Ken Green, in his 2 capacity as Branch Secretary of South latest ad campaign Yorkshire Branch, visited Bolton upon Soft drinks brand J20, owned by Dearne Ex-Servicemen’s Club to present Britvic, have launched a new Secretary Sally-Anne Turton with her advertising campaign, with the CMD Accountancy Pass certificate. slogan, ‘There’s Joy in the Blend.’ Pictured, left to right: Roy Jardine (Club The campaign focuses on mixing President), Ken Green and Sally-Anne fruits together to make Turton (Club Secretary). “something amazing” which it is hoped will create a boost for adult The winner of last month’s competition was Keith Aspinall of Rainford Labour Club soft drinks. who correctly answered that Bilko was first broadcast in 1955. He receives a box set of DVDs of the complete Sgt. Bilko.

4• Club Journal NEWS

Heolgerrig SC hits the heights for hospital fund

Members of Heolgerrig Social Club in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales have been aiming high as part of the club’s ongoing commitment to raising funds for local charities, culminating in the presentation of a cheque for £2,500 for renowned specialist cancer centre Velindre Hospital, adding to a sum of £1,200 donated earlier this year by the club. The range of charity activities at the club included a sponsored walk over Pen-y-Fan – the highest peak in South Wales –as well as an initiative which saw members putting their small change in a jar over the course of several months. Pictured, Velindre Hospital representative Steve Jones receives the cheque from Club Secretary Harry Dorricott, Neil Morgan (Chairman), Gareth Davies, Allan Wills, Iory Haines, Islwyn Price and Steve Davies. Win with BT Sport Club Journal has teamed up with BT Sport to In what year did Manchester United last give our readers a chance to win a signed win the UEFA Champions League? copy of #2Sides: Rio Ferdinand – My a) 2008 Autobiography. b) 2012 The England and Manchester United defender charts his early days in Peckham, Send your answer to: through to picking up the Champions [email protected] with League trophy in Moscow and lifts the lid on subject line ‘Ferdinand competition’ or post the Moyes era at Old Trafford. your entry to: Ferdinand competition, Club To be in with a chance of winning a copy, Journal, ACP, 59/60 Thames Street, Windsor, answer the following question: Berkshire, SL4 1TX.

CLUB NOTICES FOR SERVICE CLUBS RE-ADMITTED Close House Working Men’s Club (Durham) BRANCH AWARDS LONG SERVICE AWARDS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT CLUBS CEASING MEMBERSHIP OF THE 41 YEAR BRANCH AWARD Joseph Holland, Broomhill Albion WM Club, West Craig Smith, Coombe Social WM Club, UNION Ron Mills Midlands Warwickshire , Kent Clubs Closed 21 YEAR BRANCH AWARD Thomas Nicholls, Broomhill Albion WM Club, Robert Thomson, Coombe Social WM Club, West Midlands Warwickshire Mitchell & Darfield Social Club (South Ron Giles, Kent Yorkshire) William Sharpe, Coombe Social WM Club, Norman Rosemurgey, Netherton Social Club, 10 YEAR BRANCH AWARD Warwickshire Northumberland Clubs Withdrawn Derrick Wallace , Doncaster David Lodge, Flockton Green Club Ltd, Wakefield Dennis Morey, Crofton (Hants) Club, Wessex Brotton & District Working Men’s Club CENTENARY AWARD (Cleveland) Joseph Lumsdon, Netherton Social Club, Patricia May Austin, Crofton (Hants) Club, Garforth WM Club, Leeds Ellesmere Comrades Sports & Social Club Ltd Northumberland Wessex (West Midlands) Thomas Higham, Deepdale Labour Social & Frank Youngman, Leam Lane WMC, Durham Hawick Burns Club (Scottish) CLUB AWARDS Bowling, Manchester Joan Askew, Leam Lane WMC, Durham London Midland Railway Clubs Association, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD John Bennett, Elton Fold WMC, Manchester John Wright, Brigham & Cowan Employee Colwick Branch (Leicestershire) Midsomer Norton Social Club Ltd Robert Cunningham, Sportsman’s Club, Robin Docherty, Old Woking Recreation Club, Employee Welfare Club, Durham (Western Counties) Winchester, Wessex South East Met Oldbury RBL Club Ltd (West Midlands) James Edwards, Leadgate Social Club, Durham Marigold Butcher, Old Woking Recreation Club, Ryde Town Club (Wessex) South East Met

Club Journal • 5 BRANCH SECRETARIES INDUCTION EVENT BRANCH SECRETARIES VISIT HEAD OFFICE

November saw CIU Head Office running an Induction Event for all Branch Secretaries which covered a variety of topics and activities, giving a valuable insight into the work carried out at HQ

IU Head Office hosted an awareness of the Union with MPs and recreation and the Union Vice President Introduction/Induction Event for external companies. John Tobin and member of the CMD C all Branch Secretaries in November. Union President, George Dawson CMD, Working Group Ken Roberts spoke of work The event, which was also attended by the introduced and presided over the event, as currently being undertaken to plan and Union Officers and National Executive, gave well as chairing an interactive session on the deliver a new, professionally accredited exam Branch Secretaries the opportunity to meet roles of the National Executive Committee for CIU members. and hear presentations from the Union’s and Branch Secretaries. Later in the session, CIU Webmaster Steve National Account Holders. General Secretary Ken Green CMD Bridger demonstrated the newly launched Co-op Bank, Aon, Dransfields, BOC and outlined planned developments on Union Website which is designed to be a Smart Energy were all present to outline more informative, user-friendly site with their services on offer to CIU Clubs and Branch Pages and links to local events and answer questions from the floor. contacts as well as outlining national policy. For most of the Branch Secretaries, this The new website is the result of was their first visit to Head Office and an consultation between Steve Bridger and the opportunity to meet the staff and hear from Office Manager Stephen Goulding and Stephen Goulding, Office Manager; Steve going forward will rely on feedback from Connell, Union Accountant and Maureen Branch Secretaries to help ensure it remains Ross, Rules Secretary. an informative and useful resource for Topics covered included the current role members. of Head Office and ongoing projects being The Induction was well received with developed to generate increased revenue positive feedback on all aspects on the event streams for the CIU, improved IT systems and the Union will be looking at holding a and improved lobbying and raising similar event in 2015/2016.

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Hunstanton United Services Social Club in Norfolk has a membership of 1,700 and boasts superb facilities and an array of year-round activities for members to enjoy A CLUB UNITED IN SUCCESS The United Services Social Club in Hunstanton, Norfolk is justly proud of its superb facilities and array of regular activities which ensure that it retains its position at the heart of the local community

nited Services Social Club, in the It’s not a place where you’ll find an air of important, as is our function room for U delightful seaside town of complacency, though, when it comes to weddings and parties,” she explains. Hunstanton, is set in luxuriant finding ways to boost business with its Naturally, a club of this stature is not grounds, nestling within the Norfolk entertainment schedule, as Club Secretary found wanting when it comes to hosting an countryside overlooking The Wash. Opened Elizabeth Turner explains: “We offer a range array of special events. as a British Legion club in Westgate in the of live music and also regular bingo and “Around once a year, we’ll host a charity 1950s before establishing itself in its current Karaoke nights which attract a loyal base of day and on a more regular basis we’ll have spot in the decades since the 1970s, it’s a true customers as well as new ones”, she says. open days in the garden with barbecues, live treasure amongst the local community. “We also have weekly cribbage meetings music and stalls – the mayor has been The venue is rightly proud of its plus snooker, darts and dominoes teams as known to drop by as well,” she says. membership, which stands at 1,700 with well as quiz nights and do special meals at When asked about any memorable growth over the past year and is clearly on weekends to add to our regular food moments in the club’s recent history, Libby the correct path in terms of boosting as well offering.” is spoilt for choice. “There are always things as retaining it. The club offers a range of In terms of the facilities at the club, a visit going on!” she tells us. “Our open days are facilities that any club would be proud of, to either the website or, best of all, the club always very well attended and we get a few including: a varied mix of weekly live itself quickly shows why this venue hundred people in the garden for that. Also, entertainment, a snooker room with three continues on its successful path as one of the we hold the Christmas lunches for the local full-size tables, league darts and a big-screen places to be in the area. Lions club which takes about 680 people – TV so customers can relax whilst watching “We have a very large lounge at the club, not all in one sitting, obviously, but over live sport, as well as a fully stocked bar and a which we obviously need with such a solid about six days!” conservatory. membership,” says Libby, as she’s known This is truly a club built on solid Add to that a range of enticing events amongst staff and regulars. “It’s also got a foundations, catering for family as well as throughout the calendar and it’s easy to see dance floor which appeals to many of our single customers. And with the cold winter why the place is so well known and loved in customers. Of course the bar area and months ahead, a very warm welcome at this the area and beyond. snooker and pool rooms are also very venue is guaranteed.

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Now our club's online, I want to networks. If you wouldn’t say it in public, Neither UK broadcaster is authorised to Q brush up on Internet security. Can don’t say it in social media. televise 3pm kick-offs on a Saturday you help? afternoon as these fall within the FA’s Peter Turner, Managing Director at Experian 5. Keep an eye on your credit: One of the “Closed Period”, under UEFA Article 48, Consumer Services, UK & Ireland gives these first ways people notice that they are a which is primarily designed to protect six simple steps to stay safe online: victim of online ID fraud is when there is a match attendances (both at a professional 1. Make your password pass muster: Have a sudden change to their credit report. Keep and amateur level) and promote grass-roots secure and unique password for each online an eye on this and your bank statement, participation in football. Therefore, no account you have such as financial services, particularly for small, unexplained commercial premises in the UK is retail services and email. Use a combination transactions which could be a fraudster authorised to show Barclays Premier League of lower and upper case letters as well as testing the water. matches kicking-off on a Saturday at 3pm. numbers and change your passwords on a regular basis. “Never open emails, links The Premier League is aware that a number or attachments received of commercial premises seek to use 2. If in doubt, don’t click: Never open emails, unauthorised foreign viewing systems and links or attachments received from people from people you don’t illegal websites to avoid paying for legitimate you don’t know. If an email seems know and don’t give out commercial subscriptions and/or to show suspicious, contact the relevant organisation matches kicking-off during the Closed and don’t give out personal details. No personal details” Period. Any commercial premises reputable business will ever ask for undertaking this kind of activity is confirmation of details by email. 6. Know where your details go: Trying to infringing the Premier League’s copyright. gain control over your online identity 3. Be smart with your smartphone: Be aware following a fraudster’s attack can be an We take a strong and active approach of the information stored on your phone endless task. Once your details have been towards the enforcement of our copyright that can be accessed without a proper compromised initially they can then be and continue to pursue criminal and civil password, including information in emails. bought and re-sold countless times with court actions, both against the commercial Also be careful and remember that public dozens of fraudsters using them premises that are breaching our copyright networks and open Wi-Fi hotspots are internationally. Keep track of where your and against those who supply unauthorised riskier than private networks. details appear online with services like viewing systems to facilitate such breaches. Experian’s web monitoring tool. 4. Don’t be too sociable: Be sensible about I have heard that the new how much information you share on social A firm has come to our club Q Mandatory Licensing Conditions Q offering to install a satellite TV which came into force in October system that will allow us to show includes a clause on ‘irresponsible Premier League football on Saturday promotion’ of the sale of alcohol. What are afternoons at 3pm. Is this illegal? the key changes? The Premier League offers the following The Home Office has the following guidance advice on the subject of using foreign satellite on the Mandatory Licensing Conditions which channels to show football in commercial came into force on October 1 2014: premises: The 2014 Order states that the responsible The only legitimate way that pubs, clubs and person must ensure that staff on relevant other commercial premises in the UK may premises do not carry out, arrange or broadcast Barclays Premier League matches participate in any irresponsible promotion, is through a commercial subscription to one as listed below, where that promotion is or both of the Premier League’s authorised carried on for the purpose of encouraging UK broadcasters, Sky and BT. the sale of alcohol on the premises.

12 • Club Journal BETTER BUSINESS Q&A

The only legitimate way that clubs in the UK may broadcast Barclays Premier League matches is through commercial subscriptions to Sky and/or BT

Drinking games “Example of activities establishment or a community pub? This includes any game or activity that History of premises: requires or encourages (or is designed to prohibited under the new – Have previous promotions been require or encourage) individuals to drink a Licensing Conditions are handled responsibly? quantity of alcohol within a time limit, or to – Has the licence been reviewed recently? drink as much as possible. drinking relay races and – Have sufficient security measures been It’s important to note that this does not drinking challenges taken for any potential increase in the include “drinking up time”, shortly before number of customers? the end of licensed hours. based on quantity” The application of this prohibition is not If there is any doubt as to whether the subject to a judgment of risk, and so any ‘Significant risk’ promotion you are planning to run falls game or activity that falls within it would be The application of these prohibitions is foul of this new mandatory condition, we in breach of the condition. subject to an assessment in any case about strongly recommend that you discuss your Examples of this type of activity include whether the activity in question would give proposals with your local licensing drinking relay races and drinking challenges rise to a significant risk of breaching one or authority and/or police before running the based on quantity. more of the four licensing objectives: promotion. • The prevention of crime and disorder Provision of alcohol free or for a fixed or • Public safety Promotional posters discounted fee • The prevention of public nuisance The 2014 Order prohibits the sale or supply This prohibits the provision of an unlimited • The protection of children from harm. of alcohol in association with promotional or unspecified quantity of alcohol for free or material on, or in the vicinity of, the for a fixed or discounted fee if there is a Factors that may be considered when premises which can be reasonably significant risk that such provision would deciding if a promotion is irresponsible considered to condone, encourage or undermine a licensing objective. may include: glamorise antisocial behaviour or refer to Type of promotion: drunkenness favourably. Rewards for consumption of alcohol – How big is the discount? • For more information, visit: The new conditions ban the provision of – For how long does the discount apply? www.gov.uk free or discounted alcohol or any other Potential customers: thing as a prize to encourage or reward the – Is there likely to be a significant increase Do you have a club-related problem that you consumption of alcohol over a period of 24 in the number of customers? think the Club Journal expert panel can help hours or less if there is a significant risk that – What is the profile of the customer base? you with? Send your question or query to such provision would undermine a licensing Type of premises: [email protected] and we’ll give you objective. – Is it a high-volume vertical drinking the advice you need.

Club Journal • 13 HQ – THE LATEST FROM HEAD OFFICE

NEWS IN BRIEF JOHN HARRIS BOWS OUT 2015 Diaries and Calendars Don’t forget to pick up the Union’s official 2015 diaries and calendar OF NEC AFTER FIVE YEARS which are still available at Branches As reported in last month’s Club Journal, John throughout the country. The Harris has stepped down as NEC Member for burgundy desk diary, slimline Leicestershire & Derbyshire. pocket diary and calendar are all John, 76, was asked to stand for the NEC in filled with useful information on late 2009 and served for five years on the NEC club management. as member for Leicestershire and included Derbyshire from January 2012 until November Dransfields CIU National Quiz when he was forced to retire due to mobility entry deadline extended problems which made it impossible to travel The official entry deadline for teams on public transport to London for NEC 2015 taking part in the Dransfields meetings. CIU National Quiz has been “It’s a great shame to have to resign but I just extended so make sure your club cannot get on trains or buses any longer,” said doesn’t miss out on taking part in John. “I was hoping to serve until at least the this prestigious competition. As well end of next year for the normal term of office “I’ve been associated with my club for nearly as cash prizes for the top three but it wasn’t to be and there will now have to 60 years and have seen an incredible clubs and the clubs finishing second be a by-election to replace me. transformation here, from nearly going to last, there will also be a special “But I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time bankrupt in the 1960s to our current status of prize for the club entering the best serving as an NEC member. It has been very having £1million in the bank,” he said. new team. enlightening and I feel I’ve done my bit and it CIU President George Dawson paid tribute has been very worthwhile.” to John: “John has been a valued member of National Minimum Wage John has been a member of Nottingham the NEC for five years and we’re very sad to see The new National Minimum Wage Oddfellows Club in Leicester since 1956 when him step down due to health issues. We thank 1 rates were introduced on October he joined as an 18 year old and served as him greatly for his distinguished service on the 2014 . President as well as in several other posts. NEC and wish him well for the future.” The 3% increase from October 2014 was first time in six years that the rise is higher than inflation. The Mutuals’ Redeemable and Deferred Shares Bill More information is available at www.hmrc.gov.uk. Lord Naseby’s Private Member’s Bill to enable mutuals to raise additional funds whilst safeguarding their mutual status is currently being debated in Westminster HOURLY WAGE: 21 6.50 Aged and above £ Members of the House of Lords have given Provident Societies Act and those under 18 20 5.13 Aged to inclusive £ their support to the reforms which would the Friendly Societies Act 1992. 18 3.79 Aged under £ expand and strengthen the co-operative and Lord Naseby has argued that under the (but above compulsory mutual sector through the Mutuals’ new legislation mutuals would be able to school leaving age) Redeemable and Deferred Shares Bill. “source external capital without losing In October, after the second reading of his their mutual status” as it was “important to Club Management Diploma private member’s bill, Conservative peer learn the lessons from the recent financial Examination Dates set Lord Naseby said government backing crisis”. The dates for the Club Management would create a “positive outcome to Treasury Minister Lord Newby 9 Diploma Examination are May mutuals and consumers”. commended the bill, saying that “access to 2015 16 2015 (Club Law) and May Lord Naseby’s bill would create new capital and credit is the lifeblood of any (Club Accountancy). classes of share through which specified company” to “increase their financial The closing date for applications mutuals can raise additional funds, whilst resilience” and acknowledged that the 27 2015 is February and the cost is safeguarding their mutual status. current design and structure “deprives 10 £ refundable deposit per section It would provide defined rights to mutuals of access to the equity market”. 20 or £ for both sections. specified mutual society members and However, he remained “unpersuaded by Fill in and return the form on page restrict voting rights of certain members, so the merit of a redeemable share 17 or for further information contact they cannot participate in decisions to instrument”, as mutuals already had access Cath Fitzpatrick in the Leisure dissolve the mutual. to these instruments, and urged they be Department or visit the website: This would amend the law relating to deleted at next stage of the bill, at a www.wmciu.org.uk. societies registered under the Industrial and committee of the whole house.

14 • Club Journal HQ – THE LATEST FROM HEAD OFFICE

THE VIEW FROM HQ Preferred Supplier Ken Green, General Secretary of the CIU, talks about how reality TV entertainment shows are giving performers unrealistic expectations of high fees from clubs Andy Kitchener, Aon Relationship As many of you will have seen my Manager for the CIU, looks at the comments in the Daily Mirror (via the crucial issue of insurance for clubs Barnsley Chronicle) about the high fees that certain rank-and-file club entertainers think Caine and Russell Watson – to name just One of my main concerns is that many they’re entitled to, I thought I’d expand on four acts who emerged from the club circuit social clubs do not have the necessary type this issue for readers of Club Journal, many to become household names. of cover in place to ensure that in the event of whom will have had direct experience of There are some great entertainers out of any unforeseen circumstances their booking entertainment for their club and there who offer fantastic value for money business is adequately protected. encountered similar problems. but they seem to be getting thinner on the Employers’ Liability Insurance, which It seems to me – and by no means am I ground. In particular, there’s a distinct lack covers you if an employee is injured or hurt pointing my finger at all entertainers – that of comedians coming through the circuit at during their day-to-day role, is a legal some of them are getting an inflated idea of the moment for one reason or another requirement and forms part of UK the sort of fee that they can command for a which is a great shame. legislation. performance at a club because of the The best performers, from my Committees always assume the prevalence of reality shows like The X- perspective, are the ones who see the need to responsibility for the safety of their Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, shows which serve out an apprenticeship on the club members and guests which leads to a don’t put an emphasis on entertainers circuit for sensible fees and develop their requirement for Public Liability insurance. learning their trade in smaller venues. acts over time. Basically, building on their Secretaries and Committee members Quite often, you get entertainers who core product, something which seems to me could ultimately be left personally don’t grasp the reality of the economics of a to be good business. accountable for a lack of adequate club. From my experience in Yorkshire, To cite one such performer from my neck insurance cover leading to personal, some singers and bands will be happy to go of the woods – a singer/songwriter by the financial and even criminal action. and perform at a local pub for £100 but name of Jimmy Echo. He’s been on the then they’ll come to a Working Men’s Club, circuit for many, many years and comes So, what are the risks of not having any look at the size of the building and the along with all his own modern equipment cover? concert room and decide that they’ll try and but represents the sort of good value The consequences of not having any charge £200-£300 for their services. entertainer who will be a perennial favourite Employers’ Liability cover are that you are But if we’re paying that sort of fee, we’re for our type of club. breaking the law and could be subject to a unlikely to be making any profit on the There are other entertainers for whom fine. A lack of Public Liability insurance night as we have to make five times the cost performing is a second job away from their could open your club up to very expensive of the entertainment just to keep our head day job of being a builder, joiner or claims in the event of negligence within above water. It doesn’t stack up and for whatever. In years gone by, these were the your premises. On top of all this, any entertainers to keep making money from ones who would go out and entertain at expenses incurred that would have been the club circuit, we need to be making clubs because they enjoy performing and covered by an insurance polity, will money. Many entertainers are under the money was secondary. We now seem to be at subsequently have to be settled from your misapprehension that the size of the club a stage where money is the primary concern own funds. reflects the size of the audience and these of performers and therefore it means they’re days it often doesn’t! seeking unrealistic fees from clubs. Many of What, then, is underinsurance? Live entertainment is still an integral part them are not professional performers but Underinsurance is where you take out a of Working Men’s Clubs but in my opinion seem to want professional-level money! policy but for a value less than the items at the standard of performer that we saw in the That is why I have talked about risk that you are wishing to cover. If you are 1970s on the circuit was much superior to entertainers being in danger of ‘killing the underinsured by say 50 per cent, the the general standard of today’s entertainers. golden goose’. By this I mean that the whole insurer will only settle at 50 per cent of the And the main reason for that was that they system breaks down when we all start sum specified or could ultimately decide were all happy to serve their apprenticeship becoming skint as live entertainment will that the claim is repudiated and no by performing night after night on the club become too economically unviable for clubs settlement is made. circuit in order to hone their acts – be they to bother with. • For further information contact Aon on singers, comedians or whatever – and It would be great to hear what you think 0845 527 0709 or visit: crucially for a sensible fee. about this issue and whether this is a insurance.aon.co.uk/business/insuranc That was the world that produced the problem which is being encountered e/hospitality-trade/social-club-and- likes of Bob Monkhouse, Les Dawson, Marti throughout the Branches. ciu-insurance

Club Journal • 15 HQ – THE LATEST FROM HEAD OFFICE STAGE SET FOR UNMISSABLE BEER & TRADES EXHIBITION The 24th Beer & Trades Exhibition, which takes place on Friday, April 10 – the eve of the Union’s Annual Conference – at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool will provide some invaluable insights into boosting business at your club, as well as giving attendees plenty of networking opportunities

Left to right: Chris Haley and Alan Jackson of Preferred Supplier Dransfields meet with Union Vice President John Tobin

The 24th Beer & Trades Exhibition takes The team from Club Journal will also be well as saving money. Among the place on Friday April 10 at the Norbreck on site to get your latest news and club exhibitors who have already confirmed are Castle Hotel, Blackpool (Norcalympia initiatives. AON, BOC, Dransfields and Smart Energy Room). The CIU’s Stephen Goulding, Club Projects. As always, the trade show, run on the Journal Editor, said: “Be sure to come and “As always, CIU clubs and committees afternoon of ‘Vice President’s Day’, is being make yourself known to the team so we are invited to catch up with old friends held on the eve of the Annual Conference can include your club in subsequent and meet new ones, while also picking up in Blackpool and is being organised by issues. on latest information and business- Club Journal’s new publisher, ACP. “We really want to hear what’s going on building ideas from preferred suppliers,” ACP’s MD Sean Ferris, said: “The new at the coal face! And let us know how said Vice President John Tobin. venue gives us more space so we have been valuable you find the suppliers who will be “This style of networking is an excellent looking at a number of new elements that exhibiting at the show.” way to ensure everyone is up to speed on we intend to build into the programme CIU preferred suppliers will be on hand latest legislation, latest products, latest from competitions and giveaways to sports to talk through business and provide their giveaways and latest support from demonstrations and gaming machines.” best advice on boosting club business as suppliers.”

VENUE & DATE WHY JOIN US? Norcalympia Room From product sampling to business advice, club suppliers are keen to help Norbreck Castle Hotel clubs grow their business. Queens Promenade Attendees will be able to: • Seek legal advice Blackpool, • Learn about sporting opportunities FY2 9AA • Discuss insurance • See what’s new in entertainment • Find out what club suppliers are up to and what impact they could have Friday April 10, 2015 on your club • Network with other clubs

16 • Club Journal HQ – THE LATEST FROM HEAD OFFICE Club Management Diploma Examination

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Club Journal • 17 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. SALISBURY 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. Office telephone (01253) 810362 ______Tel: (01983) 292921 ______Tel: Secretary Mrs Karen Bradford for dates and email: [email protected] details (01253) 812 226 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) 269038/285974. 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, real ale, 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 Wrestling nights. Football supporters, shoppers and the seafront and estuary. Live entertainment Saturday 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

18 • Club Journal CLUB OUTINGS

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, Dorset 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 Poole Stadium 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. Branbury 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) 215 7119 (H); (01295) 254 168 (Club). 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.

Club Journal • 19 CLUB OUTINGS

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) Middlesbrough RAOB Club (The Buffs) supported by resident band “Soul Machine”. Live music every night with bingo, totes and raffles. 51 Wilton Street, Southfield Road, Town Centre Coach parties welcome with prior VICTORIA SAILORS & WMC Large bar with 4 snooker and 2 pool tables, 2 dart boards A19-A66 2 minutes. Redcar races, 10 minutes. notification to the Secretary 3 Cliff Street, Bridlington YO15 2NJ and all Sky sports channels. Two smoking areas with Middlesbrough FC 5 minutes. Games Room, TV Lounge David Farrell. Tel: 01262 605093 heated Beach Huts. Coach parties welcome with prior and Lounge. Live entertainment Saturday and Sunday. Telephone (0191) 2900474. Warm & friendly welcome offered to all C.I.U members, notice to The Secretary. Tel: (01642) 318789. Disco Wednesday and Friday. 50/50 Dancing Tuesday ______affiliated members & guests. Situated town centre, 200 Check the website it’s all on there, www.beadsclub.co.uk ______and Thursday. A warm welcome to all affiliated NORTHALLERTON & DISTRICT WMC metres from the beach and harbour. 2 snooker tables, members including coach parties with prior notice to Elder Road, Northallerton, DL6 1NH. pool, darts, cards and dominoes. Fully functional kitchen Going to watch Sunderland or Newcastle United? the Secretary. Telephone: (01642) 860 511. Tel: (01609) 772390 open 7 days a week. Bingo 4 nights a week and live ______Visit Email: [email protected] entertainment every Saturday. All Coach parties BELMONT CLUB & INSTITUTE NEW YORK CLUB & INSTITUTE LTD Situated in the picturesque county town of North welcome with prior arrangements, contact Derek or Grange Road, Carrville, Durham DH1 1AJ 22-26 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AJ. Yorkshire, with easy access to A19 and the A1, we Jacky for more information.. ______Friendly club. Football and other sports Tel: (01904) 612 244 extend a warm welcome to CIU associates. Only 15 supporters welcome. Large screen TVs. [email protected] mins from Catterick, Ripon and Thirsk racecourses. Tang Hall Social WMC Coach parties by arrangement. 300 yards from station on way to racecourse. Racing and football channels showing on four TVs. Talbot House, 25 Hull Road, York YO10 3JL Tel: (0191) 386 1487 ______Warm and friendly welcome to all Associate Members Live entertainment and bingo Saturdays and Sundays. 15 minutes’ walk from city centre. and guests. A great place to call into before or after ______Excellent car parking, close to York bypass and A64. CENTRAL WMC your visit to York. Beer garden and 42” screen with North Biddock Social Club Concerts every Sunday night. Bingo and prize games five 7 Beaumont Street, Darlington Sky TV. Parties and buffet-style catering by prior Bonemill Lane, Fatfield, Washington NE38 8AN. times a week. 250-seater concert room available for Tel: (01325) 464054 arrangement. Excellent riverside location. Five minutes from private functions. Games room bar with large screen TV ______Situated near town centre, five minutes from A1(M). A1(M) with excellent car/coach parking Coach parties welcome by appointment. Associate members and coach parties are welcome as OSBORNE WMC facilities. Games room with 2 snooker tables Tel: (01904) 410565 ______are football and racing followers. Please give prior Osborne Road, Chester-le-Street, and 2 pool tables. notice. Live entertainment and catering by private County Durham DH3 3DS. Restaurant facilities and City of York Tramways Employees’ arrangement. Room available for birthdays, 200 yards from the station and short walk to the buffets catered for. Why not call on your way Club and Institute engagement parties, wakes and weddings. ______Riverside Cricket Ground. Evening car and to see football games or cricket games in the 1 Mill Street (off Piccadilly), York YO1 1PY. coach parking facilities. Live entertainment every area? Coaches welcome by prior arrangement Entertainments Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMC Saturday night. A great place to call in after your day with Secretary Michael Normile on Prize games. Concert room (seating 275), Games Darlington Road, Chilton, Co. Durham DL17 0EY at the races. Bingo Mondays and Fridays. (0191) 416 0148 Room, Bar and live Sky Sports TV. Visiting Great facilities in our modern bar, lounge and concert Just give us a ring on (0191) 388 8679. Why not visit our website at Associates are welcome. Parties by arrangement. hall. 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Club Journal • 21 SPORT

Saturday January 10, 12.45pm – BT Sport 1 HD Saturday January 17, 12.30pm – Channel 4 Football: Sunderland v Liverpool Channel 4 Racing Liverpool have failed to live up to their exploits of last The feature race of the day will be the Grade 1 Clarence season when they came within a whisker of snatching the House Chase at Ascot. With a prize fund of £125,000 this title away from Manchester City and will be determined to race is a vital stepping-stone to the Champion Chase at enjoy a strong second half to this campaign in order to the Cheltenham Festival and attracts the very best speed keep in the hunt for European qualification. chasers from across Europe. SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS Club Journal looks ahead to some of the key sporting fixtures coming up in January, including a showdown at the top of the month between Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City

Sunday January 4 Premiership – Harlequins v Saturday January 17 Saturday January 17 8pm Leicester Tigers 12.30pm 5.30pm Sky Sports Darts HD Channel 4 Sky Sports 1 HD Darts: World Darts Saturday January 10 Channel 4 Racing: Clarence Football: Barclays Premier Championship Final 5.30pm House Chase, Ascot League – Newcastle United v Sky Sports 1 HD Southampton Monday January 5 Football: Barclays Premier Saturday January 17 8pm League – Crystal Palace v 12.15pm Sunday January 18 Sky Sports 1 HD Tottenham Hotspur Sky Sports 1 HD 1.30pm Football: Scottish Premiership Football: Championship – Sky Sports 1 HD – Kilmarnock v Celtic Sunday January 11 Derby County v Nottingham Football: Barclays Premier 1.30pm Forest League – West Ham v Hull City Saturday January 10 Sky Sports 1 HD 12.15pm Football: Barclays Premier Sky Sports 1 HD League – Arsenal v Stoke City Football: Championship – Ipswich Town v Derby County Sunday January 11 2pm Saturday January 10 BT Sport 1 HD 12.45pm Rugby Union: Aviva BT Sport 1 HD Premiership – Newcastle Football: Barclays Premier Falcons v London Welsh League – Sunderland v Liverpool Sunday January 11 4pm Saturday January 10 Sky Sports 1 HD 3.15pm Football: Barclays Premier BT Sport 1 HD League – Manchester United v West Ham v Hull City: Sunday, Rugby Union: Aviva Southampton January 18, 1.30pm, Sky Sports 1 HD

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Sunday January 18, 4pm – Sky Sports 1 HD Saturday January 31, 5.30pm – Sky Sports 1 HD Football: Manchester City v Arsenal Football: Chelsea v Manchester City Gunners manager Arsene Wenger will be hoping that the A massive game which is certain to have a major bearing injury crisis which has blighted his side in recent weeks on the final destination of the Barclays Premier League will have dissipated to enable him to field his best title as the two teams which have dominated the possible combination against one of the standout teams competition for most of the season so far go head-to-head of the season so far. at Stamford Bridge.

Sunday January 18 Saturday January 31 4pm 12.45pm Sky Sports 1 HD BT Sport 1 HD CIU Cribbage Football: Barclays Premier Football: Barclays Premier Cribbage Pairs semi-finals and final will be held on League – Manchester City v League – Hull City v Newcastle January 24 2015 at Leicester Railwaymens Club between: Arsenal United B McMahon/D Chester Brafield – Green Club Monday January 19 Saturday January 31 (South East Midlands Branch) 8pm 5.30pm D Lewis/L Fitzpatrick – Knaphill WM Club Sky Sports 1 HD Sky Sports 1 HD (South East Met Branch) Football: Barclays Premier Football: Barclays Premier League – Everton v West League – Chelsea v A Harris/J Kane – Kingsley Park Club Bromwich Albion Manchester City (South East Midlands Branch)

T Russell/C Burrows – Sheffield Lane Club CIU RACING CLUB (South Yorkshire Branch) THE CIU Racing Club uses the bulk buying power of our 2,000 clubs to obtain special discounts from many of the top racecourses in the UK. CIU Pool We will be publishing the full list of discounted fixtures The Individual Pool semi-finals and final were held on which will be available to CIU members throughout 2015 November 22 at the Leicester Railwaymens Club between: in next month’s edition of Club Journal. D Craggs – Belle Vue WM (Crook) You will then be able to make a booking for the race (Durham Branch) meetings of your choice by filling in the accompanying form along with a cheque made out to the appropriate T Davies – Abergavenny Labour Club racecourse. (Monmouthshire Branch) To obtain the discount we send all the forms to the C Dixon – Upton USC racecourse together as one block booking and they will (Wakefield Branch) then post the tickets on the Monday of the week leading up to the meeting. P Dobson – Pelsall Social Club For more information on the CIU Racing Club, contact (West Midland Branch) Sean Ferris on 01753 272 022 or email: C Dixon (Upton USC) beat T Davies (Abergavenny Labour [email protected] Club) 5-2 in the Final

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