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Delegation Attend CORCA Meeting

The CORCA meeting of 22nd presentation they did not give July was hosted at the CIU any indication of pricing. The headquarters in London. presentation revealed that presently their package couples On this occasion the Federation pubs and clubs together, delegation was joined by which, in view of the fact that Federation executive committee clubs are non profit making, member, Des Moore, who is rather unfair. Following the found the experience most presentation it was suggested enlightening. Des was by our delegation that clubs impressed by the manner in in the remainder of the UK which the CORCA Chairman, should focus on the sporting Philip Smith, chaired the aspect of their clubs, making meeting. particular reference to clubs such as Bispham Conservative It was interesting to be Club near Blackpool which, like addressed by representatives of a number of other clubs has Sky TV who were highlighting a bowling team together with the benefits of the Sky packages playing facilities. and the aim of providing something bespoke for the As clubs in Northern Ireland club sector in the UK. The will be aware, the Northern Sky people were questioned on Ireland Federation of Clubs the core issues they presented have secured such a package however despite their plausible here, essentially because the

(L-R) Mr D. Moore, NIFC, Mr J. Davidson, Chairman, NIFC, Mr K. Smyth, Retiring General Secretary, CIU, Mr J. Tobin, Vice President, CIU, Mr C. Wright, President, CIU, Mr H. Beckinsale, PRO, NIFC, CLUBS & PUBS LTD. Mr P. Smith, Chairman, CORCA and Mr D. Larmour, Treasurer, NIFC. Interior design concepts for: Clubs � Pubs � Hotels � Restaurants � Discos etc vast majority of our clubs are company claiming to publish Talk to us for the complete ‘Professional Package’ registered as sports clubs. a European City Guide. This � Bespoke Joinery Work � matter was raised in previous In regard to Northern Ireland, years with a number of WE ALSO UNDERTAKE TO COMPLETE ENTERTAINMENT CERTIFICATION Ciaran Devine, Business clubs receiving invoices for Development Manager for advertising in this and other Sky has been most helpful in publications. BE WARNED, moving matters forward with IT’S DOING THE ROUNDS a growing number of member AGAIN! Warn your bar staff or clubs signing up. The pricing duty committee members that structure is now such that if they receive a call to either clubs can avoid the annoyance refuse or request written details of interrupted service from to be posted to the secretary. what are often unreliable sources. Northern Ireland It was with some surprise that clubs wishing to sign up will be the retirement of the CIU required to establish that they Secretary, Kevin Smyth was hold membership of the N.I. announced. Kevin has been Federation of Clubs. an outstanding servant to both the CIU and CORCA and For a professional turnkey service call: 07990 500651 The CORCA Chairman someone who has been very 31 Ballygowan Road, Comber, Co. Down. Tel/Fax: 028 9187 0855 highlighted the problem of helpful to the NIFC, following clubs being targeted by a on a long association from the

2 Club Review Issue 5 2009 nifederationofclubs.com The Chairman’s View! Welcome to the ‘new look’ Club Review. Each month I will comment on developments affecting our members as well as other issues of particular importance. It would seem there is a more positive attitude to our request for easing the administrative burden on private member, sports, social and recreational clubs. Working together with Sport N.I., represented by Chief Executive Eamon McCartan, the N.I. Sports Forum under Chief Executive Ken Nixon and the GAA represented by Danny Murphy, has provided a very valuable workshop via which to move things forward. With support from M.L.A.’s and local Members of Parliament, I feel we have presented a substantial basis upon which to secure the amendments we have been seeking for so long. After all, the financial support of sport and the social environment underpinned by sports, social and recreational clubs throughout Northern Ireland is underlined by the recognition afforded by the aforementioned organisations and political representatives. I am aware that a number of scams, some of which purport to support local charities, are around at the moment which can entrap a club into expense easily avoided by fore-warning committee members and staff. Many local bona-fide charities are supported by the Federation and its members and indeed are worthy of continued support. Other areas of concern include (a) The European City Guide, (b) calls attempting to obtain your bank details and (c) leasing agreements. In regard to leasing agreements I strongly advise club committees to apply great care as such agreements can work out very costly and extremely difficult to get out of. I hope you enjoy reading this month’s issue of Club Review and as always should you have any areas of concern please contact us via the helplines.

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days of former CIU President of £64 being applied. However Brian Winters. there will be no charge for unpaid volunteers. Another area of concern was leasing agreements, raised by Yet another tax is to be RBL delegate Sean Scofield. Yet introduced which will see a again this has been raised on ‘rain tax’ charge applied for several occasions despite which, clearing such things as water off clubs still fall foul of companies a roof! It is anticipated that this offering such agreements. Be charge will be in line with the warned, these agreements can size of a club. As yet we do not NDOOESOITNBETTER... end up being extremely costly. know if this new tax will extend to Northern Ireland. The VAT reclaim issue is still No-one offers you the peace of mind and a trading very much alive, although the Yet another warning was relationship that requires no risk, work or outlay on your final outcome is still probably given, this time in respect of a part. Others promise - but we deliver. If you are considering your options in Vending - even as an existing two to three years down the hygiene company which delivers Holmes customer - SPEAK TO US BEFORE MAKING line. It is interesting to note cleaning products without ANY DECISIONS and get the facts. however that the Government authority from the club and are reported to have set money attempt to coerce you into � FOR ALL YOUR VENDING NEEDS � aside for repayments. paying.

It was highlighted that on This concluded the meeting FOR ALL SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS October 12th 2009 new with a date of 18th November measures to protect both young 2009 being set for the next 028 9060 6453 and vulnerable people will be meeting which will be again Email: [email protected] introduced. Such people will held at CIU head office in have to be registered with a fee London.

nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2009 Club Review 3 Federation Update

Reciprocating support from trade suppliers

As a Federation and a voluntary One arrangement highlighted had the effect of driving organisation we are constantly on the following page is of down premiums but it reminded of the need for particular significance having is essential to check you support. enabled many clubs to enjoy a have cover via a policy that substantial saving on the costs will look at ways of paying We are grateful for the support associated with Sky TV. out claims rather than find we receive from our trade avenues to avoid payment. suppliers, without which we Insurance is a big expense and could not sustain the services as clubs will be aware the major It is significant to note provided for our members, player in Northern Ireland has that recently one prominent together with our constant been Rollins Club Insurance. underwriter has withdrawn campaigning for improved Although other brokers have from Northern Ireland, so legislation. offered insurance packages for it pays to consider all these clubs it should be recognised facts when securing your club You will be aware that the that in the days when there insurance. N.I. Federation of Clubs was a shortage of underwriters Clubs requiring advice are membership fee has remained willing to provide cover in The benefit of utilising the reminded to contact our unchanged since the inception Northern Ireland, it was Rollins services of our recommended helplines which are as follows: of the Federation, something Club Insurance who provided suppliers is that in the event of 07889 800329 which has only been possible by the cover clubs required. a problem arising we can help 07889 681714 good book-keeping and trade Competition is always a good sort matters out. 07889 800325 support. thing and over time it has & 07889 800331

4 Club Review Issue 5 2009 nifederationofclubs.com Federation Update

SKY TV meet Secretaries update at a glance 1. Sky Ultimate is available to clubs which are registered as sports the Federation clubs and upon evidence of their current NI Federation of Clubs membership. 2. The VAT reclaim case is still ongoing with a positive outcome still very much in view. 3. Cost effective Fire Risk Assessments can be provided by Lyle Dunn of Acorn Inspections in tandem with already available electrical checks. 4. Beware of contact from the European City Guide, this could end up costing your club a lot of money unnecessarily. 5. Has your club applied for a rates rebate on the grounds that 20% or more of your club premises has facilities for sport to include, dancing, darts, snooker or a host of other sporting activities? 6. New tariffs for the Performing Rights Society (PRS) are published on pages 17 to 19 of this issue of Club Review and reflect quite a saving on other hospitality sectors. 7. Contracts of employment are available for download on the Ciaran Devine, BSkyB, Davey Larmour, Treasurer and John Davidson, Federation website at www.nifederationofclubs.com – but be Chairman, Northern Ireland Federation of Clubs. sure to secure final approval of the content from the Labour Relations Agency on or alternatively contact the Federation. Federation Chairman, John It is important to note that 8. Equality issues – This is a complex area, however it would Davidson, together with the clubs will be required to provide appear that private member clubs are excluded from many of PRO, Harry Beckinsale and proof of N.I. Federation of the issues encompassed. However should you have a query Treasurer, Davy Larmour, Clubs membership before being please contact us and we will deal with each issue separately. recently met with Ciaran afforded the package. We feel Devine of Sky TV. this is appropriate in view of the negotiations which have N.I.F.C. HELPLINES Ciaran has been very helpful in taken place over a protracted O7889 800329 getting member clubs on board period to secure the package. 07889 800331 with the Sky Ultimate package Moreover it assures that not just 07889 681714 which sees clubs provided with anyone can sign up. 07889 800325 bona-fide Sky Sports for around £390. The number of clubs signing E-mail: [email protected] up to Sky Ultimate are added The Chairman was exploring to day by day and it is certain the possibility of further this will alleviate the problems reductions highlighting the experienced by some clubs presentation made by Sky to which may have been receiving CORCA. Of course as outlined satellite transmissions from in the report of the CORCA other sources. meeting, held on 22nd July, we are fortunate to fulfil the requirements under which to obtain the Sky Ultimate package. However should a lower figure emanate from talks on the mainland then we will hopefully be able to avail of that pricing structure.

nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2009 Club Review 5 Corporate News

Carling unveiled as new IFA premiership sponsor Beer brand taps into local football with historic three year IFA deal

The Irish Football Association attendances at league games. elite football division and work market share have been growing (IFA) recently unveiled Carling Such support includes the closely with the IFA, the clubs consistently year on year in as the new sponsor of the top introduction of a new website and, importantly, the fans to Northern Ireland, and we tier of domestic football in www.carlingpremiership.com grow interest in the league and believe that this sponsorship Northern Ireland. where fans can check out news in local football as a whole. will bring us closer to the fans updates, results, match reports, and to the local game, which is The Carling Premiership, fixtures and statistics. “The Premiership is a fantastic exactly where we want to be. which kicked off on Saturday league which mixes skill and 8th August, marks a significant Niall Phelan of Carling said he excitement with guts and “We look forward to an exciting investment for the beer brand in was looking forward to working passion, but like all leagues, it new season and to working local football with a three year with the IFA in the seasons would be nothing without the closely with the IFA to develop deal worth close to a quarter of ahead. fans who cheer on their teams the Carling Premiership in a million pounds, the highest every week and support them the weeks, months and years level of investment in the local “This marks an important through thick and thin,” he ahead,” concluded Phelan. league’s history. milestone in the history continued. of Carling’s long standing IFA President Raymond As well as a guaranteed association with football at “At Carling, we’re football fans Kennedy welcomed the league’s £80,000 per year, Carling has all levels,” said Phelan. “As a ourselves and it is our goal to new sponsor. also committed significant brand, Carling is very passionate be football fans’ beer of choice additional marketing support about the game so we’re thrilled when they goes for a pre-match “The announcement of a new aimed at broadening interest to have this opportunity to pint or sit down to watch the title sponsor for the Premiership in local football and boosting sponsor Northern Ireland’s game on TV. Our sales and in Northern Ireland is an

6 Club Review Issue 5 2009 nifederationofclubs.com Carling unveiled as new IFA premiership sponsor

important event for the IFA,” said Mr Kennedy. “This season we’re particularly excited to welcome Carling on board, a brand with a fantastic football pedigree and one that has done so much for the sport at the highest level.

“We are confident that the brand will be more than just a title sponsor and we welcome their input and assistance in helping us to develop not only the Premiership but football in Northern Ireland.

“We’d like to wish all 12 teams the best of luck for the coming season and look forward to Hugh Wade Vice Chairman of the IFA Premiership Management Committee and Aisling Duffy, Carling celebrating with the winners of Marketing Manager, get set for the new season as the Irish Football Association (IFA) unveiled Carling as the new the first Carling Premiership sponsor of the top tier of domestic football in Northern Ireland in a three year deal worth close to a quarter of a next May,” he added. million pounds. The Carling Premiership, which kicked off on Saturday 8th August, marks a significant investment Hugh Wade, Vice Chairman for the beer brand in local football with a three year deal worth close to a quarter of a million pounds, the highest of the IFA Premiership level of investment in the local league’s history. Management Committee, acknowledged Carling’s marketing campaigns, including commitment to football in 48 sheet billboards throughout Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland, bus shelter advertising, press and radio “This sponsorship deal is great advertising, viral marketing, news for football in Northern websites and monthly e-zines. Ireland and the investment is greatly appreciated by the 12 Sky Sports will once again clubs involved” he said. feature five live Carling Premiership matches during the “We’ve seen the impact that season, the first of which will Carling has had on the League be the Cliftonville v Linfield Cup in England, which has game on the evening of Monday enjoyed tremendous growth September 21. in terms of interest and prestige, and we look forward The Premiership sponsorship with anticipation that our is a major addition to Carling’s Linfield partnership can have a similar existing high profile football supporter, impact at local level.” links, which include the shirt Catherine sponsorship of Glasgow giants Milligan, (right), As part of this announcement, Celtic and Rangers, as well as and Glentoran the new Carling Premiership the Carling Cup in England, a fan Hannah competition that has enjoyed logo was unveiled, which Mathers get will feature on all relevant a massive resurgence in recent set for the new promotional material and years. season.

nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2009 Club Review 7 Corporate News

From Bushmills to the world Northern Ireland agency wins global PR award,

Local communications thrilled that the creativity and consultancy Smarts has been hard work of our team here awarded the first ever Chartered in Belfast has been recognised Institute of Public Relations by this award. Equally, this (CIPR) Excellence Award for is a further demonstration ‘Best Global Campaign’. that being based in Belfast is not a barrier to becoming a Smarts beat off competition truly global communication from major London based agency. Bushmills is just one and international agencies of a number of brands and to win the award, presented companies which we work for in recognition of its global beyond Northern Ireland.” work for Bushmills whiskey, particularly its international The CIPR Excellence Awards campaign to celebrate the 400th recognise and reward best anniversary of the licence to practice in public relations distil whiskey in the Bushmills throughout the UK and area. acknowledge personal and team (L-R) Simon Earley, Diageo; Susie Rea and Richard Nelson, Smarts. achievement at the highest Celebrating the win, Smarts’ professional level. The judging submission and an interview experts from the business, Joint Managing Director, Pippa procedures are rigorous and by a panel of judges comprising media, marketing and Arlow said, “We are obviously involve two stages – a written senior PR practitioners and advertising communities.

8 Club Review Issue 5 2009 nifederationofclubs.com Remarkable peak for Guinness 250th anniversary celebrations Guinness & Co announces artist line-up for Ireland’s Arthur’s Day celebrations

In July Guinness announced the guests from around the world line-up of artists for Dublin’s will enjoy performances from Arthur’s Day 250th anniversary global Artists in honour of this celebrations on 24th September remarkable milestone and the 2009. The celebrations begin legacy that is Arthur Guinness. in Dublin at 17:59 local time with a global toast to Arthur Grainne Wafer, Guinness Head Guinness to mark 250 years of Marketing, said, “In this since the signing of the 9,000 remarkable year, we wanted year lease on the St James’s to create a unique experience Gate brewery and kick off the where thousands of people will beginning of the Arthur’s Day come together in Dublin and global events. across the island to participate in the 250th anniversary Some of the music industry’s celebrations by raising a biggest names including Tom Guinness to Arthur while also Jones, Sugababes, David Gray, seeing some of the world’s best Pictured is The Blizzards’ Niall Breslin raising a Guinness to Arthur along The Kooks, Razorlight and recording artists.” with The Chapters’ Ross McNally and Noah And The Whales’ Charlie David Holmes as well as some Fink at the announcement of the Artist line up for the Arthur’s Day of today’s most influential At 17:59 in Ireland and around celebrations which take place on 24th September. Pic. Andres Poveda. rising stars such as Imelda the world, consumers will be May, Republic of Loose, Mick joined by artists and celebrities Flannery, Reverend and the including, Sir Bob Geldof, Makers, Mystery Jets, Noah and Guy Ritchie, Carson Daly, the Whale, Jamie Cullum and Jerry Hall and Sophie Dahl as Calvin Harris will be joining they take part in this once in previously announced artists a lifetime moment and raise a such as The Enemy, Estelle, Guinness to Arthur and toast Soul II Soul, The Undertones the Arthur Guinness Fund. and Kasabian for the Dublin Arthur Guinness and his family celebrations. Over 60 Artists were responsible for some of will be performing in Dublin the most well known acts of and around the world including philanthropy in Ireland and to New York, Lagos, Yaoundé and honour and continue this legacy Asia to mark this remarkable we are establishing the Arthur milestone. Guinness Fund. The aim of the Fund is to enable and In Dublin thousands of people empower individuals with skills will be coming together to and opportunities to deliver experience the live music a measured benefit to their events in over 30 venues across communities. Guinness & Co. Dublin from intimate gigs in 28 will donate €6 million to the Dublin pubs to 4 other music Arthur Guinness Fund which venues and even a concert at will be active from September the St. James’s Gate brewery 2009. itself. One of the most historic buildings in the brewery, Hop For more information on the Store 13, will become a live GUINNESS 250 celebrations music studio for Arthur’s please visit www.guinness.com Day where more than 2,000

nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2009 Club Review 9 Corporate News Van-Tastic casino party

Musgrave Wholesale Partners surroundings of are running a unique “Casino the Europa Hotel’s Party” promotion for trade Grand Ballroom. customers in Northern Ireland At the Casino Party in association with the Today’s customers have an Group and Isaac Agnew opportunity to win a Volkswagen. range of great prizes, The promotion is open to all including the star trade customers of Musgrave prize – a Volkswagen MarketPlace (Belfast), Holmes Caddy van worth Wholesale Services and the £13,000. Day Today symbol group, offering the chance to earn an invitation to a “Casino Party” at the Europa Hotel in October. This is a first for the industry as all of the Musgrave Wholesale Musgrave Wholesale Partners businesses – including Partners representatives the recently acquired Holmes Donna Morrison, business - have collaborated Marketing Executive, to bring their key customers Musgrave MarketPlace, Jim Ratican, Delivered Business Sales Manager NI and Ian Bryson, Marketing Manager, together at the invitation- Holmes Wholesale Services are pictured receiving the Casino Party star prize, a Volkswagen Caddy van from John only event in the luxurious O’Reilly, Fleet and LCV Sales Manager, Isaac Agnew Volkswagen.

10 Club Review Issue 5 2009 nifederationofclubs.com General News

Music helps beat Bushmills unveils the blues new look

More and more businesses are People surveyed who like to hear One Speaking at the launch in facing tough times in the face recorded music at sports events of the Bushmills, Gordon Donoghue, of the recession and morale in gave the following reasons: world’s Supply Director for Bushmills, many businesses is running low. • 70% say the atmosphere most said, “Bushmills whiskey is It is in these tough times that would not be as good if there famous recognised internationally as many businesses are turning to was no music. Irish one of the best Irish whiskeys in music to help them beat the whiskey’s, the world. This isn’t something • 82% say it makes the event economic blues. Music is a key Bushmills, that has happened overnight. more enjoyable. element to creating atmosphere, has We have been making whiskey motivating staff, differentiating • 86% say that it increases the unveiled a in the Bushmills village for from competitors, attracting anticipation of the crowd bold and over 400 years. All of that skill, customers, enhancing their when music is played before striking knowledge and expertise has experience and influencing the event. new look. been poured lovingly back into their spending behaviour. The new the whiskey to make Bushmills Playing music does come with bottle the best it can be. Since Diageo Music has long been recognised a small up-front investment, as design acquired Bushmills in 2005 we as having an effect on people’s all UK establishments using recognises have seen this brand become moods and many businesses music require a licence from the global famous throughout the world now recognise that playing the PRS for Music. PRS for Music reputation and it all comes from this small right kind of music can enhance a not for profit organisation this local village on the north coast of the experience they provide that collects the license fee brand Antrim. for customers, create the right on behalf of song writers, holds, reinforcing the quality, atmosphere, differentiate from composers and publishers. It authenticity and heritage, The new bottle highlights a lot competitors and provide a is a legal requirement for any that have been hallmarks of of the quality and pride people morale boost for employees. establishment, if music is being Bushmills whiskey for over 400 at the distillery have been played or used in public, to have years. investing into this whiskey for According to new research by a licence. The cost of a licence centuries, it’s an Irish whiskey MusicWorks which surveyed varies depending on the type The new bottle, which is being made by local people and we’re 2000 people working across and size of the premises and rolled out globally from March delighted to be able to launch various industries, 81% of the nature and extent to which 2010, represents an investment it in its home market nearly people that visit sports stadia the music is used but this can of £1.75m by Diageo. It forms six months ahead of its global like to hear music played at be balanced out nicely by the part of an ongoing investment release.” appropriate times. Over 2 in 3 business benefits that music programme by the company of people say that playing music at delivers, which is welcome news over £10.25m in the brand since The new Bushmills bottle will be sports stadia makes them more for many businesses that are it was acquired in 2005. available from November 2009. sociable with other fans. Music looking for that edge. You’re can generate a good mood also safe in the knowledge that with the listener and help to your licence fee goes back to maintain a genial atmosphere at the people who created and sporting events, so that a good performed the music. time can be had by all. It should be remembered of If you haven’t tried music course that private member you could consider adding it clubs pay a lower rate than other to help achieve the desired establishments. atmosphere. Getting the right music is essential of course and CONTACT DETAILS: tailoring it to suit your business is important. Why not ask your PRS for Music staff what they’d like to hear 0800 068 4828 whilst they work? www.prsformusic.com

nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2009 Club Review 11 Enjoy Hennessy Cognac Sensibly. Visit General News

Electrical Surveying & Fire Safety Inspections Secure a professional cost effective solution with Acorn Inspections

The annual renewal of an The Federation’s Take the stress Entertainment Licence recommendation to use Acorn out of your is fraught with hassle, Inspections formed part of our renewals. inconvenience and expense. negotiations which resulted in Keeping all three to an absolute an agreement which allowed peace of mind, resulting in club FIRE PREVENTION minimum would seem to be clubs to engage the services secretaries being able to rest a Members may be aware that a reasonable and sensible of an electrical surveyor to little easier knowing that every the area of fire risk assessment objective. To that end Lyle ensure that only work outlined aspect of the renewal process is is being focused on as a legal Dunn of Acorn Inspections (see in the survey was carried out being handled on their behalf. requirement in regard to which p21) has, for a number of years, and that it was fully compliant Lyle Dunn also offers a very various companies offering to offered a simple cost effective with current regulations. This competitive inspection service provide this service are springing renewal service. For a nominal resulted in relieving some of the for electrical installations and up. fee of only £60 he will collate responsibility of the electrician fire safety systems. all the necessary documentation while also reflecting a financial As a member of the Institution including advertising, organising saving due to a club being in a More importantly, since Acorn of Fire Prevention Officers, inspections and submitting the position to obtain a competitive Inspections do not undertake Acorn Inspections are perfectly complete application to your price for carrying out only that any electrical work, there is no placed to provide a cost effective local council in a professional remedial work specified in the concern about the inspection service similar to that afforded and diligent fashion. survey. reports being anything other for electrical inspections. than independent, impartial Acorn Inspections are quite We acknowledge that it is all too and objective. As a Member The documentation and happy to work in tandem with easy to become complacent but of the Institution of Electrical recommendations he provides an electrician you may already engaging an electrical surveyor Engineers and a Member of the will not only address the renewal be associated with. The areas such as Acorn Inspections is Institution of Fire Prevention of the Clubs Entertainment of expertise are such, that for similar to engaging a good Officers, Lyle views the Licence but will also go a long a small fee, you will be assured accountant in that the savings Entertainment Licence as an way to address other statutory of full compliance within derived will undoubtedly pay excellent opportunity to put health and safety obligations that the requirements of current for itself time and time again premises on a fully compliant often rest ponderously on the regulations. and at the same time provide footing. shoulder’s of club secretaries. The Pensions White Paper and you

Now that the Pensions White • The state pension will they have the chance to opt Put simply, restoring the Paper has been published, what become more generous and out if it is not suitable for earnings link means the state does it mean for your personal future increases will be linked them. pension will go up in line with finances and your retirement to earnings rather than salaries, rather than prices ambitions? prices. The White Paper sets out the which will mean bigger annual • The number of years it takes future of the state pension far rises in the state pension than What is in the White Paper? for people to qualify for a full into the twenty-first century. at present. The main measures are: basic state pension will be cut • The state pension age for to just 30. There is however a trade- However, if you want a men and women will rise to • From 2012, people will off going on with the new comfortable retirement you are 66 in 2024, to 67 in 2034 automatically be enrolled proposals. People will collect still going to have to save for it. and 68 in 2044, each rise will into a new, low-cost national their state pension later, but it be phased-in over two years. savings scheme, although will be more generous.

nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2009 Club Review 13 www.drinkaware.co.uk ©2009 InBev UK Limited, all rights reserved. General News

Major Coup for CIU General Secretary Glentoran announces retirement Keith Gillespie joining Glentoran has brought back great memories of the glory days when the likes of John Colrain Kevin Smyth, entertainers in the UK - (Celtic), Dennis Violet (Manchester Utd) long-serving number around 2,200. He and Jackie Milburn (Newcastle Utd) General confirmed that he had been graced the Irish League. Secretary of looking into early retirement His return to play in the local game will the Club recently. He commented that hopefully re-ignite his international career and Institute recent government legislation and add more than a little class to the Union, had made life terribly difficult Irish League. has announced that he is for clubs on the mainland. standing down from the post. He revealed he had chosen During Kevin’s tenure, to accept an offer of early women were finally given retirement from the union at full membership of the CIU. Ronnie’s fundraising the age of 62, after serving in However he said there was the post since in 1992. still work to be done.

proves so valuable Kevin joined the union NI Federation of Clubs as a training officer in Chairman John Davidson, his 1977. Today the member fellow officers and executive clubs - which together form committee wish Kevin best one of the biggest sources wishes and good health upon of employment for light learning of his retirement.

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nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2009 Club Review 15 Music is good for clubs and Northern Ireland

Music brings clubs to life: Ǧ 91% of customers like to have a drink in venues where music is played† Ǧ 82% of customers say that good music encourages them to visit more often and stay longer†

If you use music in your club, you may need a licence.* Because our Tariff JMC was created specifically for members’ clubs like yours, you can be sure it’s fair.

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PRS for Music is proud of its long-standing relationship with the NIFC and would like to thank them for their continued support of music in Northern Ireland’s clubs.

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Club Review3.indd 1 13/08/2009 15:25:08 Club Business New Rates for PRS

Tariff ‘JMC’ (2009.08) All clubs will be aware that they are Effective from 1st August 2009 (Also showing previous year’s details in brackets) under a legal obligation to pay the 1. Scope of tariff correct dues to the Performing Rights This tariff applies to performances of copyright music within PRS for Music’s* repertoire* at clubs Society (PRS) for music in their club. bona fide established and conducted in good faith as non profit-making members’ clubs, capable Printed here are the revised rates of satisfying the conditions for determining a qualifying club for the purposes of Part 4 of the (Tariff JMC) to be paid to the Society. Licensing Act 2003, or registration under: • Part VII of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976, or For further information call the • Registration of Clubs (Northern Ireland) Order 1987. N.Ireland PRS representative or the It does not apply to establishments whose main object is bingo nor to youth or proprietary clubs. Federation Helplines. Club Secretaries should place these pages into their 2. General conditions Red Management Manual. This tariff is subject to PRS for Music’s General Conditions Applicable to Tariffs and Licences, available on request from PRS for Music.3. If you do not have a Manual please 3. Royalty rates call Helpline number 07889 681714. Where the music user has applied for and obtained PRS for Music’s licence before musical performances commence, the standard royalty rate will be charged and payable for the first year of the licence. Where the music user has not applied for and obtained PRS for Music’s licence before musical performances commence, the higher (standard plus 50%) royalty rate will be charged and payable for the first year of the licence. After the first year of the licence, in either case, the standard royalty rate will be charged and payable. The following rates of charge apply to all royalties falling due from 1st August 2009.

Higher Standard royalty royalty 3.1 Featured music* 3.1.1 Live music 3.1.1.1 Where the annual expenditure on the provision of music* by performers* is £7,945 (£7,866) or more the royalty in respect of performances of music by those performers is 3.75% 2.5% of such of such expenditure expenditure (3.75%) (2.5%) 3.1.1.2 Where the annual expenditure on the provision of music is less than £7,945 (£7,866) the royalty per function for the first 100 persons capacity* in respect of performances of music by performers in person is at the rate of £6.02 £4.01 (£5.96) (£3.97) and per 25 persons capacity (or part thereof) thereafter £1.52 £1.01 (£1.50) (£1.00) provided that: The maximum annual royalty for performances in category 3.1.1.2 is £297.95 £198.63 (£294.98) (£196.65) 3.1.2 Featured recorded music* For all featured performances by record, compact disc or tape player* primarily for entertainment by means of discotheque equipment or otherwise for dancing and for karaoke performances*, the royalty per function for the first 100 persons capacity is £6.02 £4.01 (£5.96) (£3.97) and for each 25 persons capacity (or part thereof) thereafter £1.52 £1.01 (£1.50) (£1.00) provided that: Where such featured performances are given at a function, and in the same room, where performances are also given in person and in respect of which royalties are paid under paragraph 3.1.1 above, the royalty in respect of performances by record, compact disc or tape player per function for the first 100 persons capacity is £2.93 £1.95 (£2.90) (£1.93) and for each 25 persons capacity (or part thereof) thereafter £0.74 £0.49 (£0.74) (£0.49)

nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2009 Club Review 17 ...... Higher Standard ...... royalty royalty 3.1.3 Cinema & featured video For performances (whether by means of the sound track or otherwise) during film or video shows in a room or place being specially used for the primary purpose of video or cinema exhibition, and with seating arranged accordingly the royalty per function for the first 100 persons capacity is £2.93 £1.95 ...... (£2.90) (£1.93) and per 25 persons capacity (or part thereof) thereafter £0.74 £0.49 ...... (£0.74) (£0.49) 3.1.4 Minimum royalty for featured music The minimum royalty for an annual licence for featured music under this section of the tariff is £148.94 £99.29 ...... (£147.47) (£98.31) provided that: Where there are no more than three functions in a licence year this minimum charge will not apply. The charges for those functions - whether in terms of permits or an annual licence - will however be subject to a minimum of £37.25 £24.83 ...... (36.87) (£24.58) ...... per function per function 3.2 Background or mechanical music* The annual royalty for performances by the following is: 3.2.1 Television screen (without video) with a screen no greater than 26” (66cms) £124.14 £82.76 ...... (£122.91) (£81.94) ...... per screen per screen with a screen greater than 26” (66cms) £186.17 £124.11 ...... (£184.32) (£122.88) ...... per screen per screen 3.2.2 Radio...... £124.14 £82.76 ...... (£122.91) (£81.94) ...... per set per set 3.2.3 Video player (with or without television facilities through the same screen) except performances where there are special seating arrangements for viewing, or when the player is used for discotheque performances: with a screen no greater than 26” (66cms) £186.17 £124.11 ...... (£184.32) (£122.88) ...... per player per player with a screen greater than 26” (66cms) £248.28 £165.52 ...... (£245.82) (£163.88) ...... per player per player 3.2.4 Record and/or compact disc and/or tape player and/or music centre £273.11 £182.07 ...... (£270.41) (£180.27) ...... per player per player provided that: Where two or more such instruments (or screens in the case of televisions and video players) are used in the same premises, whether those instruments are of the same or of different kinds, the combined charges for those instruments will be reduced by 10%. 3.3 Jukeboxes The annual royalty per machine for performances by the following is: 3.3.1 Audio jukebox*... £308.10 £205.40 ...... (£305.06) (£203.37) 3.3.2 Audio jukebox with background music facility* £433.76 £289.17 (£429.47) (£286.31) 3.3.3 Video jukebox with a screen no greater than 26” (66cms) £405.45 £270.30 (£401.43) (£267.62) with a screen greater than 26” (66cms) £486.56 £324.37 (£481.74) (£321.16)

18 Club Review Issue 5 2009 nifederationofclubs.com Higher Standard royalty royalty 3.3.4 Video jukebox with background music facility* with a screen no greater than 26” (66cms) £502.74 £335.16 (£497.76) (£331.84) with a screen greater than 26” (66cms) £563.58 £375.72 (£558.00) (£372.00) 3.3.5 Combined audio/video jukebox with background music facility* with a screen no greater than 26” (66cms) £555.44 £370.29 (£549.93) (£366.62) with a screen greater than 26” (66cms) £606.23 £404.15 (£600.23) (£400.15) 3.3.6 For each additional coin-entry point for 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, or 3.3.5 above £40.55 £27.03 (£40.14) (£26.76) 4. Value Added Tax Every Licensee under PRS for Music’s tariffs will pay to PRS for Music in addition to the royalty due, a sum in respect of Value Added Tax calculated at the relevant rate on the royalty payable.

5. Inflation adjustment The royalties payable under this tariff will be adjusted on the 1st August 2009 and on each anniversary of the tariff by the mean (to the nearest whole percentage point) of the percentages by which the Retail Prices Index and the Index of Average Earnings (unadjusted) change for March 2009 (and subsequently for March of the following years), when compared with the respective figures for March in the previous year. March is the latest month prior to the anniversary date for which figures are likely to be published for both indices.

After application of the adjustment any expenditure threshold figure will be rounded to the nearest pound with all other royalty rates rounded to the nearest penny. All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the licence year.

6. Definitions • annual expenditure on the provision of music means the total of: gross salaries, gross wages; plus fees, expenses or other emoluments paid to performers (excluding any disc jockeys); and gross fees (net of any Value Added Tax) paid to third parties for the services of performers. • audio jukebox means a machine (other than a video jukebox) for playing recorded music, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin, token or card. • audio jukebox with background music facility or video jukebox with background music facility or combined audio/video jukebox with background music facility or music centre and/or radio cassette player means a combination of units of equipment capable of reproducing sound from more than one source through a single sound system. • background or mechanical music means music when performed by a record player, compact disc player, tape player, or video player otherwise than for featured purposes, or music performed by a radio or television set operated on the premises or diffused through a loudspeaker from another part of the premises or a source outside the premises. • capacity shall be calculated as follows: where the accommodation of a room is limited to the number of seats, the capacity will be calculated by reference to the total number of seats; but where, as in the case of discotheque performances, there is no formal means of calculating the accommodation of a room, that capacity will be assessed by reference to the maximum number of persons which can reasonably be accommodated in the room or which is permitted under any regulation by Fire Authorities or under the Club’s Rules. Where the capacity exceeds 100 persons one quarter of the charge will be levied on each 25 persons. • featured music or featured recorded music means music performed by: performers in person, or a record, compact disc or tape player primarily for entertainment such as by means of discotheque equipment or otherwise for dancing or in conjunction with cabaret or similar entertainment, or cinematograph equipment or video player. • karaoke performances means those performances given by unpaid singers in conjunction with specially produced recorded music, with or without the provision of video-presented synchronised lyrics. • music centre means instruments combining a radio and a tape player and/or record player. • performers means singers and performers of musical instruments, including orchestra conductors or leaders, whether or not they combine in their performance other activities such as dancing or acting as comperes. • PRS for Music is the trading name of the Performing Right Society Limited. • PRS for Music’s repertoire means all and any musical works (including any words associated therewith), the right of public performance in which is controlled by PRS for Music or by any of the societies in other countries with which PRS for Music is affiliated. • record, compact disc or tape player means any gramophone, compact disc, tape or cassette player, or other mechanical/electronic contrivance for playing musical works, except: a video player, or a contrivance, such as a jukebox, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin, token or card. • video jukebox means a machine for playing recorded music synchronised with a video or similar visual display and capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin, token or card.

nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2009 Club Review 19 Sports News Sparkling performance from new golf champion!

Pictured at the presentation are (l-r) - Ivor McCandless, Chairman, Golfing Union of Ireland, winner Wayne Telford from Rathmore Golf Cub, Brian Magennis of C&C NI, suppliers of Magners, runner- up Paul Cutler from Portstewart Golf Club and Alan Ritchie, Captain Royal Portrush Golf Club.

The Magners North of Ireland and most successful golf Golf Championship, one of tournaments in Ireland. the Province’s most prestigious golfing tournaments, took place After five days of intense GAA Announcement recently at Royal Portrush Golf competition Wayne Telford Club. from Rathmore Golf Cub The GAA and the AFL have announced that this year’s emerged as the overall planned International Rules Series, due to take place in Over 300 competitors took champion defeating Paul Cutler Limerick and Croke Park on the 24th and 31st of October part in the event, which is from Portstewart Golf Cub in 2009, has been deferred for 12 months at the request of the considered one of the leading, the final play off. Australian Football League (AFL). AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou said the decision to seek a deferral of the series for 12 months had been a difficult decision to make as the AFL valued the GAA relationship very strongly.

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Tyrone 1984 Jubilee team remembered

The Ulster Final on 19th July was certainly a day for Tyrone to celebrate and a key moment within the festivities of the day was when Ulster GAA paid tribute to the great 1984 Tyrone team. It was a marvellous occasion to have so many of the 1984 players, management and backroom team present to receive an official recognition by Ulster GAA, President Tom Daly.

The team honoured were: Eugene McKenna Aidan Skelton Frank Rafferty Ciaran McGarvey Sean Donnelly Kevin McCabe Noel McGinn Hugh O’Hagan The Tyrone 1984 Jubilee Team who received a presentation at half time in the GAA Football Ulster Senior Plunkett Donaghy Championship Final, St Tighearnach’s Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan. Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE Patsy Kerlin Damian O’Hagan Colm Donaghy Seamus Daly Ulster Paddy O’Neill Liam Donnelly John Lynch Audie Hamilton Bank Ned Coyne John Joe O’Neill Stephen Coney GAA TV Eugene Bradley Eugene Mullan Aidan O’Hagan launched Paul Byrne Gerry Taggart Ulster Bank and Kerry star, Donal Donnelly. Kieran Donaghy recently helped to launch Ulster Bank GAA TV Backroom team: in Dublin. Pat McCartan Tom McKeagney The behind the scenes GAA www.acorninspections.com Bob Granville footage is now live on Ulster Art McCrory Bank’s dedicated GAA website • Electrical & Fire Safety Systems • www.ulsterbank.com/gaa which Tel: 028 9753 3075 Mobile: 07748 634430 Other panelists will host a range of exclusive Email: [email protected] not in attendance: GAA videos led by Ulster Bank’s Call LYLE DUNN for a no obligation quotation Frank McGuigan star players such as Donaghy Declan Muldoon over the coming weeks. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE

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GREAT SPORTING* EVENTS NO. 37

Botham’s summer was not over. The fourth Test at Edgbaston provided another opportunity for him to pull England out of the fire. There was a sense of deja vu about Australia chasing 151 for 1981 victory. Botham was reluctant to bowl with Australia’s score at 105 for five, but Brearley overruled him. In 29 deliveries Botham took Botham’s blitz upsets odds five wickets for one run to achieve an astonishing 29-run victory. He plundered 118 runs off 102 balls in the fifth Test at Old Trafford, hitting six sixes in a century off only 86 deliveries. The innings turned a match which England won by 103 runs to retain the Ashes. He then captured 10 wickets in a drawn sixth Text at The Oval to take his tally in the series to 34 wickets. Mile record duel

The Coe-Ovett saga reached another peak in a nine-day purple patch during which, between them, they broke the world mile record three times. The record had stood to Ovett, whose 3:48.8 in 1980 had dispossessed Coe of the mark. Botham blasts Lawson. On August 19 Coe regained the record, running 3:48.53 in perfect Ian Botham booked out of his Leeds hotel on the morning of the conditions in Zurich. He was paced fourth day of the Test against Australia and soon after he walked by the American Tom Byers and to the crease with England 105 for five, his captain, Mike Brearley, even declared himself somewhat changed and prepared to face defeat and the press. England still disappointed with his record, as he required 122 runs to make Australia bat again. 1-0 down after two had been hoping for a time closer to Tests against Australia, they now faced humiliation in the third Test 3:46 or 3:47. Earlier in the summer at Headingley. he had already improved his own world records at 800m and 1,000m. Botham, who had given up the captaincy after a poor spell with the bat, was shoring up the innings when Graham Dilley joined him at In response, just one week after Zurich, Ovett, recovering from a 135 for seven, still 92 runs from saving an innings defeat. Odds of leg injury, asked for a scheduled 1500m race at Koblenz on August 500-1 were offered against an England victory. Australia were 4-1 on 26 to be changed to a full mile. Paced by his training partner and the draw 5-2. Bob Benn, Ovett clocked 3:48.40 to regain the record. But Coe’s one week tenure as the mile world record holder proved lengthy Kim Hughes, the Australian captain who enforced the follow on, compared to Ovett’s. Just two days later, on August 28 in Brussels, had used his bowlers in long spells and Terry Alderman, Geoff Coe bettered the mark yet again with 3:47.33. “I still don’t think the Lawson and Dennis Lillee were showing signs of exhaustion. So mile record has been tapped yet,” he said. But this record, the third Dilley played aggressively, the bearded Botham joined in the in nine days, was to last nearly four years, and proved the final word fireworks and their stand was worth 117 in 80 minutes. Botham in the Coe-Ovett dominance of this distance. raced to his century off 87 deliveries and added 67 valuable runs with Chris Old before booking back into the hotel at the close of play. When Bob Willis was the last man out early on the fifth day he had helped Botham add 37 for the last wicket. Botham remained Also this year... undefeated on 149 and England’s total was 356. Australia needed Football - England suffered a humiliating defeat in Oslo when they lost 130 runs for victory. 2-1 to Norway in a World Cup qualifier. Botham was again in the spotlight by dismissing Graeme Wood early Darts - Jocky Wilson of Scotland won the first British professional in the innings, but the Australians looked comfortable at 56 for championship. one shortly before lunch. Then Willis struck. He returned career Boxing - Joe Louis died on April 12, aged 66. Muhammad Ali was best figures of eight for 43 and in a sensational turnaround England moved to admit, “I idolised Joe. I just gave lip service to being the became only the second side to win a Test after following on. The greatest - Joe was the greatest.” feat was last achieved by England in 1894.

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