CJ November A4.Indd 1 20/10/2011 15:42 Make a Date a Point Is the Union’S New Diaries Are Now on Sale at All Our Branch Offices

Club Journal November 2011 The magazine for all CIU members 75p OUR UNION IS STILL OFFERING GREAT VALUE elegates sent by our clubs to Blackpool this year overwhelmingly Dagreed the increase of the Union’s per capita fee from 30p to 50p and its extension from just male members to all full members. That’s because they recognised that this still offers exceptional value for money. This proposal was widely publicised before the Conference, giving every club the opportunity to consider the implications for itself and decide which way to vote. At the meeting the motion’s proposer told how his own club had benefited from CIU membership by almost £40,000 per year plus a one-off Message goes to Labour Linneweber payout for back VAT in excess What a leading figure in the party more than 200 delegates that the of £30,000 — at a cost of less than described as the best fringe meeting of smoking ban had had a devastating £1,000. The motions were passed by a the conference was organised by Save effect on clubs and MPs had to be huge majority of the clubs present and our Pubs and Clubs at the world famous persuaded that there was no reason why voting. Cavern Club. clubs or pub should not have a dedicated Continues Page 13 Union Vice-President John Tobin told smoking room. Full story – Page 2. President opposed Both Union President George Dawson and Vice-president John Tobin are facing challengers in this year’s biennial National Executive elections. Barry Slasberg, the National Executive member for South East Midlands, is standing for President against George Dawson while Ken Brown, who represents Cumbria and Burnley & Pendle is opposing John Tobin. Former Union President Terry Watson is among four candidates standing in Durham and Cleveland against the current incumbents Colin Armstrong and Brian Young. There is a chance of a first woman being elected to the Executive in the South East Midlands and Warwickshire division where South East Midlands Branch Secretary Carol Goddard and Brenda McMahon from Brafield WMC, Empire Strikes Again: Keith centre) from sponsors Northants are up against Warwickshire Branch Secretary Marshall, Barry Howbridge, Dransfields, watched by Regan Blount and Alan Mellor from Brampton Institute, Peter Robson and Mike Foden National Executive member Cambs. from new CIU National Quiz John Batchelor (right) and Paul Ballot papers will be sent to clubs on November 9, votes champions Gosforth Empire Davies from co-sponsors The need to be returned by December 13. Club, Newcastle, receive the Co-operative Bank. The complete list of candidates along with statements trophy from Alan Jackson (back Full story — Page 7 from the Presidential and Vice-presidential candidates are SKY ruling - Page 13 on Pages 8 and 9.

CJ November A4.indd 1 20/10/2011 15:42 Make a date A point is The Union’s new diaries are now on sale at all our Branch Offices. There are two different diaries, a desk diary costing £5 and the pocket diary for £2. Both diaries are of excellent quality Made in and provide useful information about the CIU, club management and a host of other matters. The pocket Liverpool diary includes a month-by-month planner for 2013 as well as 2012. Club officials will find them particularly Labour Party activists heard useful as they also include articles on such that there is organised items as club officers’ duties, employment law and procedures for opposition to the smoking ban suspending and expelling members. The diaries also have details of all when the the Union took the contacts at Branch Offices and Head Office. campaign to amend the ban to their Conference in Liverpool. Vice-President John Tobin Up to 35% off was the main speaker at a fringe meeting organised by IHG weekend stays the Save our Pubs and Clubs for Club Journal readers campaign at the Cavern Club. He told delegates the smoking Enjoy up to 35% off your next UK weekend break with friends or family ban had been disastrous for at over 220 Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn or Hopliday Express hotels clubs and that modern The offer is valid until 31st December 2011. filtration meant there was no To take advantage of this great offer plus reason why clubs or pubs some great package deals please visit should not have a separate www.ihg.com/members health risks associated with smoking room. second hand smoke are or call 0871 423 4874 quoting ‘Exclusive’ “We know we can’t go back to seriously disproportionate to Calls to 0871 numbers are charged at £0.10 per minute when the old days of smoking dialled from a BT landline. Terms and conditions apply. the social and economic everywhere but we need to impact of the smoking ban. persuade MPs that this can be Organiser Simon Clark of done,” he said. “Clubs are SOPAC said he was delighted closing everywhere and we with the turnout and it showed can’t allow this. We have got to that the smoking argument get people out of their front was not the dead duck people rooms and back into the thought, nor was there the clubs.” unanimous support for the ban The meeting was also portrayed by the media. addressed by publican Nick The speeches were followed Hogan, who was jailed last by a performance by Beatles year for allowing people to tribute band Made in Liverpool. smoke but released after a few Labour Leader Ed Milliband’s days when wellwishers raised Private Parliamentary £9,000 in four days and paid Secretary Michael Dugher his fine. stayed till the end of the show The Union joined Save our and told the organisers it was Pubs and Clubs earlier this “the best event at the year because it believes the Conference.”

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CJ November A4.indd 2 20/10/2011 15:42 Club push the boat out for hospices Heineken proved that it refreshes the parts other beers can’t reach when a club team entered a charity boat race in Northamptonshire. The “Barrel of Laughs” team, mostly from Rushden Town Band Club, were sponsored by Heineken in the UK in a dragon boat race on the River Nene and were voted the “most improved” crew among the 33 who took part. And just as in the famous adverts their improvement came when some cool, The Barrel of Laughs boat in full flow and (below) heading to the bank for some well-earned clear Heineken was administered after refreshment. an unsuccessful first race against a crew called “Up the River Without a Paddle.” Captain Jason Parker, from Kettering Rifle Band Club, told organisers Rotary their race strategy was “drink plenty of beer, locate finishing line” and it worked when they faced “RU Being Served” and “Zach’s Helping Hand.” “The lads told me they would row better after a pint,” said South East Midlands Branch Secretary Carol Goddard, who co-ordinated the club’s oarsmen face forwards. involvement. “And this proved to be true. We’re very The other crew members were Tom Furniss, Wayne grateful to Heineken, particularly rep Steve Ives, who Pearson, Steve Limmage, Danny McDermott, Manos joined the crew.” Karras, Adrian Hislop, Kai Parker and Liam Wood. A crew of 10 plus drummer Jay Shears took part in the Money is still coming in but the organisers are confident event. In traditional Chinese dragon boats the role of the of beating last year’s figure of £8,000 for the Cransley drummer is crucial as he sets the rhythm for the rowers and Lakeland Hospices. — though unlike a cox he faces backwards while the Playing for England

A Wakefield social club have raised more than £1,000 with a concert for their former Steward, who was forced to retire after having a leg amputated. Bob England, who had been Steward of Carlton Social Club for 24 years, will be sadly missed by the many members who got to know him over the years and became his friend. The Committee decided to hold a benefit concert and thanks go to Julieanna, Jesse Garon, Ryan James and Big G, who performed for free. DJ Daniel Dancer provided all the support music and organised the races that were shown during the evening. The club also had sponsorship from Heineken UK, H B Clark and Dransfields. Among the raffle and auction items were two Leeds Rhinos match tickets, an autographed Rhinos rugby ball and a signed Wakefield Trinity Wildcats T-shirt. President Molly Boiston-Green and Secretary Stephen Kearnan presented an emotional Bob with an appreciation certificate and honorary Life Membership of the club. Concert Secretary Paul Kew said: “It was a wonderful evening’s entertainment and raised an incredible total of £1128, with some more donations to come. On Molly Boiston-Green and Stephen Kearnan present Bob with his life behalf of Bob, the committee would like to thank everyone who membership and certificate of appreciation for 24 years’ service. came and helped raise this fantastic sum of money.”

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CJ November A4.indd 3 20/10/2011 15:42 Proud and Honoured Dipton Social Club in Co. Durham raised £2,637 for Help for Heroes and Lance Corporal Brent Jessop from 21 Engineer Regiment Ripon visited the club to accept the cheque from Chairman David Gleghorn. Secretary Brian Cain also received the Distinguished Service Award from Durham Branch President Colin Armstrong while his wife Joan received a bouquet from the club.

Pictured (right to left) are: Colin Armstrong, Brian and Joan Cain and Branch Executive member John Corrigan.

Durham Branch Vice-President Eric Campbell visited the Osborne WMC in Chester-le-Street and presented Chairman Alan Morgan with a Long Service Award and Committee member David Hubble with a Certificate of Merit, watched by Branch Executive member Jimmy Young. (Right) HAYES WORKING MEN’S Another busy month for Northumberland Branch Secretary Dave Richardson and President Alan Hardy saw them visit Newburn CLUB Memorial Social Club when Committee member Alan Clasper received the Long Service Award. LATE NIGHT Pictured (back row, left to right) are: Club Secretary Dave Wilkinson, National Executive member Sid Hicks and Branch Executive members Rob Yeats and Graham Swarbrick. Front row: CABARET Dave Richardson, Alan Clasper, Club Chairman Richie Hathaway and Alan Hardy. SATURDAY Committee member John Holmes received the Certificate of Merit at Prudhoe Social Club. 26th NOVEMBER Pictured (below back row, left to right) are: Justin Ross from wholesaler Wallaces Express, Graham Swarbrick, Dave Richardson, BROTHERS OF SOUL Branch Executive member Steve Kell, Rob Yeats and Alan Hardy. Front: Club Secretary John McQueen, John Holmes and Club (TEMPTATIONS TRIBUTE) Chairman William Fothergill. SOMEONE LIKE ADELE VELVET TOUCH SHOWBAND SHOW COMPERED BY TERRI GAUCI

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CJ November A4.indd 4 20/10/2011 15:42 SURE WAY TO COME OUT TOPS ore than 140 HEINEKEN in the UK’s range delegates from clubs of ciders and its premium across the Midlands packaged products. Mturned out at Birmingham City With the business side of Football Club to hear how the evening mostly over, many HEINEKEN in the UK can present had the opportunity to support their businesses. toe the John Smith’s oche with With only 20 per cent of the Allan Stevenson, Quality darts legend Bobby ‘Dazzler’ audience being HEINEKEN in Beer Dispense Manager for George or pot the black with the UK customers, the aim of Heineken in the UK, had a Foster’s pool. the evening was to give an captive audience for his There was also a draw with overview of the company and interactive presentation - Glass prizes including VIP DAZZLING: Bobby George took on all challengers, presented the its expertise in clubland, to Act - which demonstrated the Hospitality tickets to the raffle prizes and was photographed with a number of delegates highlight the benefits of art of pouring the perfect pint Jasper Carrott Suite at stocking its market-leading every time. Birmingham City FC for a delighted with the numbers offer, to meet some of our brands and give potential new In addition, six ‘zones’ Premiership match and a trip attending as well as the team face to face and to have a customers an idea of the including a Foster’s Beach Hut for four to the John Smith’s positive feedback he received chat with other club additional support available to and John Smith’s promotional Races. on the night. representatives about the them. activity stand attracted great Event Organiser, Scott “This was an opportunity issues facing their businesses. Among the speakers was interest while attendees were Douglas, Business for clubs considering their “The feedback we have Bob Whitehill, Club Recovery also able to discuss and Development Manager for future to take a look at what received has been very Manager for Heineken in the sample Theakstons, Heineken in the UK, was HEINEKEN in the UK has to encouraging and on the night UK, who led a discussion on itself a number of potential club management and some of customers booked meetings the pitfalls to avoid with with us to discuss in depth regards to stocktaking, staffing what we can offer their levels, pipe cleaning and individual clubs and members. wastage and gaming machine “We always welcome calls income among other issues. from clubs of any size, and are Guest speaker Peter Adkins of happy to visit you with one of Sidney Mitchell Solicitors also our Club Specialists to outline explained the impact of the the additional support we can imminent new Licensing Laws. offer your club and members.” MUCH MORE THAN A DAY AT THE RACES ontwell Park and hospitality and racing in losing through wastage caused Racecourse in Sussex the afternoon. Our Club by the incorrect pouring of a welcomed 80 club Recovery Manager Bob pint. Frepresentatives for a day of Whitehill started proceedings “Racing UK and ‘business and pleasure’, by discussing a number of Dransfields were also present courtesy of HEINEKEN in the issues affecting the successful to promote their businesses. UK. running of a club and how best “I then talked about the According to Phil Gray, to avoid the pitfalls many are need for clubs to modify what Regional Sales Director for encountering today. they offer in order to appeal to Heineken in the UK, feedback “Our guests were then a younger customer as well as from the event has been very amazed to hear from our drawing everyone’s attention positive. Quality Beer Dispense to some of the latest brands “We split the day into two Manager Allan Stevenson how HEINEKEN in the UK has to with seminars in the morning much income they could be offer to meet recognised consumer demand. CHEERS!: (L-R): Bob Russell, President of the CIU’s Wessex Branch and “On speaking to most of National Executive Committee Member, Phil Gray, Regional Sales Director our guests, I am delighted to for HEINEKEN in the UK and Trevor Baker, President of the CIU’s South East Metropolitan Branch toast the success of the day say that everyone took at least three ideas away with them - with new inexperienced I got on the day, many club many had even longer lists.” Committees who welcome representatives were keen to Trevor Baker, President of their support and advice.” organise meetings with the the CIU’s South East Bob Russell, President of company’s Recovery Manager Metropolitan Branch says: the CIU’s Wessex Branch, to expand on what they learnt “The morning’s presentations agrees: “The day gave an at Fontwell.” were extremely interesting and excellent overview of what opened all of our eyes to some HEINEKEN in the UK can do of the bad habits and mistakes to benefit clubs across the we all make that are affecting country. our profitability. “There isn’t a club in “I give HEINEKEN in the Britain that isn’t in need UK a 100 per cent thumbs-up of some sort of advice for their efforts to help our and support and, members - especially clubs judging by the feedback

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CJ November A4.indd 5 20/10/2011 15:42 Dransﬁ elds keep clubs in the game

Dransfields, our nationally recommended supplier “To any club that is not a Dransfields customer and would of gaming machines, have become a good friend of like to know more about the B3A machine and take the Union — so good that their efforts have advantage of their unique exemption from VAT and AMLD benefited many of our clubs by thousands of give us a call. We have a large variety of B3A machines in pounds. Anybody who has read Club Journal over the last four years cannot have failed to notice Dransfields’ “David and Goliath” battle with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) NATIONAL over the taxation treatment of B3A automated lottery machines, such as the Cash Box (pictured below). Clubs all over the country were facing retrospective tax bills of up to four years’ VAT on the takings from the ACCOUNTS machines and up to three years’ Amusement Machine Licence Duty (AMLD). The AMLD bills alone would have been in excess of £6,000, which together with the VAT liabilities, would have caused the closure of many hundreds of clubs. As Dransfields had supplied some of these machines, they were determined to protect clubs from an unjust and incorrect ruling made by HMRC. Four years later, we finally have clarity and the taxation position is as follows: • The machines are and always have been exempt from VAT. Any club that has declared VAT on the takings within the last four years should claim it back and do so as soon as possible to avoid being out Saintly Lady won last year’s Dransfields CIU Charity Raceday Handicap Hurdle at Wetherby of time. and her owners The Hedonists are pictured with Dransfields’ Alan Jackson (back row, centre) • The machines are exempt from and Chris Haley (right with poppy) AMLD. Dransfields are in the stock and ready for immediate delivery. process of claiming this back on behalf of their customers “Also available now is our exciting new ‘Club Roulette’ to for the period back to July 2009. enable clubs to compete with the betting offices!” (See • The machines were subject to AMLD for the period Dransfields’ advertisement on Page 8 for more details.) November 1, 2006 to July 20, 2009 due to a legal As well as sponsoring the CIU National Quiz Dransfields technicality. Any club that has underlined its commitment to the CIU and its clubs by has received a demand for sponsoring a race at this month’s CIU Charity Raceday at AMLD that falls within this Wetherby on November 12. The raceday attracted more period must pay it. Very few than 1,500 club members and raised more than £3,000 Dransfields customers are last year for the Union’s Holiday and Convalescent Centre, affected as AMLD was already Saltburn House on the north Yorkshire coast. in place for nearly all of this The day is made possible by the sponsorship of Dransfields period. and by the assistance of John Smith’s, who are providing Director Chris Haley, who five 50p beer tokens to each club member at the raceday. has led the fight with HMRC, John Smith’s is part of what was formerly Heineken UK, said: “Needless to say, HMRC now known as HEINEKEN in the UK, the Union’s sole has not issued an apology for recommended supplier of beers and ciders. the worry and stress caused In addition, Wetherby Racecourse and its caterers CGC to the hard working volunteers Events give £1 from each booking to Saltburn House. that run the clubs; we would like, however, to express our gratitude to all those Dransfields customers that assisted in the fight against HMRC and supported us through the legal challenges.

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CJ November A4.indd 6 SURE WAY TO20/10/2011 15:42 COME OUT TOPS ore than 140 HEINEKEN in the UK’s range delegates from clubs of ciders and its premium across the Midlands packaged products. Mturned out at Birmingham City With the business side of Football Club to hear how the evening mostly over, many HEINEKEN in the UK can present had the opportunity to support their businesses. toe the John Smith’s oche with With only 20 per cent of the Allan Stevenson, Quality darts legend Bobby ‘Dazzler’ audience being HEINEKEN in Beer Dispense Manager for George or pot the black with the UK customers, the aim of Heineken in the UK, had a Foster’s pool. the evening was to give an captive audience for his There was also a draw with overview of the company and interactive presentation - Glass prizes including VIP DAZZLING: Bobby George took on all challengers, presented the its expertise in clubland, to Act - which demonstrated the Hospitality tickets to the raffle prizes and was photographed with a number of delegates highlight the benefits of art of pouring the perfect pint Jasper Carrott Suite at stocking its market-leading every time. Birmingham City FC for a delighted with the numbers offer, to meet some of our brands and give potential new In addition, six ‘zones’ Premiership match and a trip attending as well as the team face to face and to have a customers an idea of the including a Foster’s Beach Hut for four to the John Smith’s positive feedback he received chat with other club additional support available to and John Smith’s promotional Races. on the night. representatives about the them. activity stand attracted great Event Organiser, Scott “This was an opportunity issues facing their businesses. Among the speakers was interest while attendees were Douglas, Business for clubs considering their “The feedback we have Bob Whitehill, Club Recovery also able to discuss and Development Manager for future to take a look at what received has been very Manager for Heineken in the sample Theakstons, Heineken in the UK, was HEINEKEN in the UK has to encouraging and on the night UK, who led a discussion on itself a number of potential club management and some of customers booked meetings the pitfalls to avoid with with us to discuss in depth regards to stocktaking, staffing what we can offer their levels, pipe cleaning and individual clubs and members. wastage and gaming machine “We always welcome calls income among other issues. from clubs of any size, and are Guest speaker Peter Adkins of happy to visit you with one of Sidney Mitchell Solicitors also our Club Specialists to outline explained the impact of the the additional support we can imminent new Licensing Laws. offer your club and members.” MUCH MORE THAN A DAY AT THE RACES ontwell Park and hospitality and racing in losing through wastage caused Racecourse in Sussex the afternoon. Our Club by the incorrect pouring of a welcomed 80 club Recovery Manager Bob pint. Frepresentatives for a day of Whitehill started proceedings “Racing UK and ‘business and pleasure’, by discussing a number of Dransfields were also present courtesy of HEINEKEN in the issues affecting the successful to promote their businesses. UK. running of a club and how best “I then talked about the According to Phil Gray, to avoid the pitfalls many are need for clubs to modify what Regional Sales Director for encountering today. they offer in order to appeal to Heineken in the UK, feedback “Our guests were then a younger customer as well as from the event has been very amazed to hear from our drawing everyone’s attention positive. Quality Beer Dispense to some of the latest brands “We split the day into two Manager Allan Stevenson how HEINEKEN in the UK has to with seminars in the morning much income they could be offer to meet recognised consumer demand. CHEERS!: (L-R): Bob Russell, President of the CIU’s Wessex Branch and “On speaking to most of National Executive Committee Member, Phil Gray, Regional Sales Director our guests, I am delighted to for HEINEKEN in the UK and Trevor Baker, President of the CIU’s South East Metropolitan Branch toast the success of the day say that everyone took at least three ideas away with them - with new inexperienced I got on the day, many club many had even longer lists.” Committees who welcome representatives were keen to Trevor Baker, President of their support and advice.” organise meetings with the the CIU’s South East Bob Russell, President of company’s Recovery Manager Metropolitan Branch says: the CIU’s Wessex Branch, to expand on what they learnt “The morning’s presentations agrees: “The day gave an at Fontwell.” were extremely interesting and excellent overview of what opened all of our eyes to some HEINEKEN in the UK can do of the bad habits and mistakes to benefit clubs across the we all make that are affecting country. our profitability. “There isn’t a club in “I give HEINEKEN in the Britain that isn’t in need UK a 100 per cent thumbs-up of some sort of advice for their efforts to help our and support and, members - especially clubs judging by the feedback

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Barry Howbridge, Keith Marshall, Peter Robson and Mike Foden Thanks to national sponsors Dransfields there was a top prize of celebrate their victory at Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club. £500 with £200 for second and £100 for third. The winners also received bottles of spirits from co-sponsors The Co-operative Bank while the runners-up received bottles of beer from brewers Coors. NOW TRY THESE As in the regional finals prizes were also awarded for the team 1. When asked about his autobiography, which world finishing second last and the best scores in the Sports Round and leader (a US President) said “I hear it’s a terrific book. TV & Films Round by teams outside the top three. Shottermill WMC One of these days I’m going to read it myself”? from Haslemere in Surrey won the consolation prize with 2. Whose gravestone at St. Andrew’s Church at Great Smawthorne Lane, Castleford winning the sports prize and Sydney St B from Accrington beating everybody including the top three in Finborough bears the inscription: “Teenage dreams, so the TV & films round. hard to beat” (a line from his favourite record)? The questions were set by Dave Cornish from Enfield, author of 3. Which hero of the 1966 World Cup shares his surname How to Win at Quizzes. As befits a final they were much tougher with a Prime Minister and is one of the figures on a than those in the six regional finals. See how you do, we have in statue outside West Ham United’s ground though he some cases included some clues (in brackets) never played for the club? 4. In which country (the most populated one where English is commonly spoken) is the English language daily newspaper with the highest circulation published? 5 At whose farewell dinner in 1991 did Margaret Thatcher

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8 New Haw Club, Surrey Answers: appearing on all 2012 Olympic medals? 9 Unicorn Social, Coventry Runners-up 10 Maesglas Sports B, Newport Gareth 11 Newbottle WMC, Sunderland Kingston, Nic 12 Lindley WMC, Huddersfield Paul, Craig 13 Sydney Street WMC A, Accrington Element and Dave Masters 14 Ashford Road, Swindon receive their 15 Radford Social Club, Coventry prizes from 16 Maesglas Sports A, Newport Alan Jackson, 17 Gosforth Empire, Newcastle John 18 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford Batchelor and Paul Davies

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CJ November A4.indd 8 20/10/2011 15:42 ELECTION 2011 - THE CANDIDATES

GEORGE DAWSON – For President BARRY SLASBERG – For President I am 46 years old. I joined the Committee In my opinion only an idiot would stand at Arden Road Social Club at 18, became as President of the CIU! Treasurer when I was 19 and was elected We have a huge task ahead to adapt to the West Yorkshire Branch Executive the new National Executive at National at 24. and Branch level. I have been Club Secretary since I was We have massive battles ahead. 30 and seven years ago was appointed Central government wows big business Branch Secretary and elected to the whilst trampling all over our clubs. National Executive. I have served on the HMRC gives away huge sums of Legal and Advisory Committee, the collectable taxes to big business whilst National Accounts Committee and the going for every penny it can get from Insurance Committee. our clubs and club members. A minority I was elected Union President two of local and enforcement authorities years ago and I seek re-election as I feel are using their right of individual I can continue to bring a realistic outlook on matters affecting interpretation of the law to damage our clubs or fill their clubs. As I said at Conference, I am not only in the artillery but financial black holes with clubs’ hard earned funds. We must also on the frontline infantry. fight for an even playing field. When talking to Government about the effects of their punitive Through my Branch I fought for the change in the National legislation you need first hand knowledge and not hearsay, Executive and feel responsible to lead the transformation anecdotal or second-hand knowledge. I feel I can help reverse the through. I have publicly fought for our clubs through the Journal Union’s decline, with the help of the National Executive, and and other national publications, radio and television. I have return us to a more influential force defending clubs’ interests. stood against the tyranny of the last Government. I have faced We have had important staff changes at Head Office and I feel down HMRC and won. the work there has not yet finished. We will have significant I am the idiot who so loves his own club he has served for 34 changes in the NEC and I would like to continue to be involved in years and the movement to which it belongs that I want with all these changes. my heart to take on all this aggravation on your behalf. I live by three things: honesty, integrity and propriety. I also Please vote for me and be prepared to fight alongside me. I expect anybody, no matter who, to be guided by these same need a large vote as a mandate to act on your behalf and standards when it comes to the Union. I once again ask for your hopefully help lead us all with the National Executive, to a support in the upcoming elections. secure if not prosperous future. KEN BROWN – For Vice-President JOHN TOBIN – For Vice-President Having accepted nomination for the Since January 2009 I have been your National position of Union Vice-President from Vice-President, having been appointed Grasslot Welfare Sports & Social Club, I unanimously by the National Executive now seek your support and promise if Committee. I was returned unopposed to serve for the years 2010/2011 and I have been elected to serve honestly and diligently as honoured to hold this distinguished position. long as I am in office. I have been a club and Branch Secretary for I began my club service some forty-five over 33 years and have served as Chairman and years ago and served as the Secretary of Vice-Chairman of many Committees on the Flimby Working Men’s for twenty-nine National Executive over the past 30 years, years. I have also been Cumbria Branch along with lecturing throughout the country at Secretary for twenty-six years after Branches and National schools. We are unfortunately going through difficult having been a member of the Branch times at the moment owing to the financial Executive Committee for four years prior situation in the country and I feel I have the to that. I obtained the CMD in 1984 with experience to face the challenge and endeavour honours and third prize in law and then to get our movement back on the road to become a tutor for the course. success if elected as your National Vice-President for the next 2 years. Elected to the National Executive in 1989, I have served on most The position at present is not easy, having to deal with ever changing of its sub-committees giving me a very wide experience. I am a legislation, increasing costs, the smoking ban, alcohol price increases and passionate believer in club life and in the work of our great Union. much more. It is therefore more important than ever that we all unite together and keep this significant organisation of ours in the forefront of Times do change and it is necessary that we meet the needs of the supporting our communities. different world in which we live. We must be optimistic and believe in ourselves to get through these hard I believe it is essential at National level to understand the times and get back to the better days we have all experienced. problems, wishes and desires of ordinary working men and women. The forthcoming challenge for our movement and ensuring our security for So much so that I was requested to write the Risk Assessment the future will not be an easy task and the Union Officers and National advice in the Union’s Secretary’s Handbook, which my experience Executive Committee will have much to do over the next few years. helped me to do. There is no doubt that solidarity amongst us all will play a big part if we are You may be assured that a vote and support for me will constitute going to fulfil our objectives for a successful future and we can only hope that the economic situation will change for the better and get our members back a plea for change and a demand for more accountability in our Union in our clubs. which I most earnestly promise to do my best to achieve. Good luck to the club and its members and hopefully you will please vote for me. Ken Brown Email: [email protected] John Tobin. Tel: 01900 814722 Mobile: 07921463514 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07787906026

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CJ November A4.indd 9 20/10/2011 15:42 CLUB JOURNAL’S FEATURED CLUB OF THE MONTH: SILVERDALE WORKING MEN’S CLUB A PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES Not many clubs have to fight back in the way that Silverdale Working Men’s Club has had to do. The club’s previous premises were burnt down in 2005. The good news was that the club was insured; the bad news was that they were underinsured to the tune of £300,000. It meant that when the club did reopen three years later with brand new premises they had to borrow that money and the Committee are working extra hard to pay it off. The club is busy seven afternoons and evenings a week with a variety of activities not usually Before... associated with a traditional club – including scout meetings, children’s birthday parties and even meetings of the UK independence Party. It’s working though as suppliers Heineken in the UK have confirmed that the club’s beer sales are up 11 per cent. Troupe Dancing is just one of the diverse activites that takes place regularly in “You can’t survive just the club’s spanking new concert room (below) are pleased to supply on selling drink,” says Club President Allan SILVERDALE Fowles. “You have got to SURE WAY TO COMEhave a community OUT spirit TOPS WORKINGore than 140 MEN'S CLUBHEINEKEN in the UK’s range delegates from clubs of ciders and its premium— and this club is the across the Midlands packaged products. heart of this community.” Mturned out at Birmingham City With the business side of Football Club to hear how the evening mostly over,The many club has 700 HEINEKEN in the UK can present had the opportunitymembers to but the fire support their businesses. toe the John Smith’s oche with WithFor only 20orders per cent of theand Allanenquiries Stevenson, Quality call darts legend Bobby ‘Dazzler’cost them quite a few audience being HEINEKEN in Beer Dispense Manager for George or pot the black with the UK customers,FIRSTPOINT the aim of Heineken in the UK, had a Foster’s pool. members. An added the evening was to give an captive audience for his There was also a drawfactor with was that some of overview of the0845 company and 878interactive 7074 presentation - Glass prizes including VIP DAZZLING: Bobby George took on all challengers, presented the its expertise in clubland, to Act - which demonstrated the Hospitality tickets to the club’sraffle older prizes and members was photographed with a number of delegates highlight the benefits of art of pouring the perfect pint Jasper Carrott Suite atdidn’t like the new club as Heineken Regional Manager Sharon Webster is stocking its market-leading every time. Birmingham City FC for a delighted with the numbers picturedoffer, to with meet someAllan of Fowlesour and Branch Secretary brands and give potential new In addition, six ‘zones’ Premiership match andmuch a trip asattending the old as one.well as “We the team face to face and to have a Dan Capewell customers an idea of the including a Foster’s Beach Hut for four to the John Smith’shad nopositive choice,” feedback he says received chat with other club additional support available to and John Smith’s promotional Races. on the night. representatives• about Christenings the on Sunday them. activity stand everythingattracted great Event for Organiser, ScottJohn Johnston,“This was whoan opportunity was issues facing their businesses. Among the speakers was interest while attendees were Douglas, Business for clubs considering their “The feedbackafternoons we have Bob Whitehill, Club Recovery also able to discuss and Development Managerformerly for future a Trustee to take a lookbefore at what becomingreceived has been very Manager for Heineken in the sample Theakstons, Heineken in the UK, wasthe Club’sHEINEKEN Steward. in the UK “We has to hadencouraging to and• Line on the dancing night on Sunday evenings. UK, who led a discussion on itself a numberOther of potential events the club has staged club management and some of diversify or we would have gonecustomers booked meetings in two terraced houses the pitfalls to avoid with under.” with us to discussare in depth meetings of the UK knocked together in the regards to stocktaking, staffing what we canIndependence offer their Party, the Spitfire levels, pipe cleaning and Among the regular events individual the clubs and members. 1890s and it moved into wastage and gaming machine club hosts for members are: “We alwaysModel welcome Aeroplane calls Club and an Asian purpose-built premises income among other issues. from clubs of any size, and are Guest speaker Peter Adkins of happy to visit you with oneOriental of night for members on the present site on Sidney Mitchell Solicitors also our Club Specialists to outlineof the Filipino community. explained the impact of the the additional support we can the corner of High •ChristmasDecorationsimminent new Licensing Laws. offer your club and members.”The local lodge of the Street and Chapel Buffs — the Royal Street on June 19, 1968. •FancyMUCH Dress MORE THAN A DAY AT THE RACESAntedeluvian Order of Its troubles began, it’s ontwell Park and hospitality and racing in losing through wastage caused Buffaloes — has its own thought, when a •NoveltiesRacecourse in Sussex the afternoon. Our Club by the incorrect pouring of a room at the club and holds welcomed 80 club Recovery Manager Bob pint. cigarette was left in a Frepresentatives for a day of Whitehill started proceedings “Racing UK and weekly meetings. plastic waste paper bin. •Crackers‘business and pleasure’, by discussing a number of Dransfields were also present In addition there are live courtesy of HEINEKEN in the issues affecting the successful to promote their businesses. The blaze was made UK. running of a club and how best “I then talked about the acts on Saturdays while worse by the fact that •Trees...According to Phil Gray, to avoid the pitfalls many are need for clubs to modify what the concert room is Regional Sales Director for encountering today. they offer in order to appeal to the Fire Brigade struggled to find ...and Heineken in the UK, feedback “Our guests were then a younger customer as well as available for members to water to fight it and the club were from the event has been very amazed to hear from our drawing everyone’s attention Steward John Johnston positive. Quality Beer Dispense to some of the latest brands book on a Friday night. left with no choice but to demolish “We split the day into two Manager Allan Stevenson how HEINEKEN in the UK •has Troupeto dancing on a Monday “It’s incredibly popular,” says John. the building. with seminars in the morning much income they could be offer to meet recognised s CHEERS!: (L-R): Bob Russell, President of the CIU’s“We Wessex alreadyBranch and have bookings for 28 oo consumer demand. o night and bingo It took three long years and much more! “On speaking to most of National Executive Committee Member, Phil Gray, Regionalout Salesof next Director year’s 52 Fridays.” our guests, I am delighted• Ato localfor historyHEINEKEN inclub the UK on and aTrevor Tuesday Baker, President of the CIU’s South several battles with the council East Metropolitan Branch toast the success of the day say that everyone took at• leastTwo separate over-60s clubs on As a former mining village it’s no planning department before the three ideas away with them - with new inexperienced I got on thesurprise day, many club that the club has been just one many had even longerWednesday lists.” Committees afternoons who welcome representatives and were keen to club was able to reopen and only Trevor Baker, PresidentThursday of their afternoons support and advice.” organise meetingsaround with the for more than 100 years. then through the concerted efforts the CIU’s South East Bob Russell, President of company’s Recovery Manager click away! Metropolitan Branch says:• Sequencethe CIU’s Wessex dancing Branch, onto expand a onThe what club’s they learnt records were lost in the of the then Club Secretary Barry “The morning’s presentationsWednesdayagrees: night “The day gave an at Fontwell.”fire but what’s known is that it was were extremely interesting and excellent overview of what Deeming, and the Club’s long www. opened all of our eyes to• some PokerHEINEKEN nights in the on UK a can Thursday do first registered with the CIU under serving President John Middleton peeks of the bad habits and mistakes to benefit clubs across the tel: 01202 489489 .co.uk night. the Friendly Societies Act on — who sadly died in September. fax: 01202 489400 we all make that are affecting country. our profitability. • Children’s“There parties isn’t a club onin Saturday September 22, 1909. It was known Before his retirement last year “I give HEINEKEN in the Britain that isn’t in need Like for Discount Codes & Fun! UK a 100 per cent thumbs-upafternoonsof some sort of advice as Chapel Street Club when it began John had served on the Committee for their efforts to help our and support and, members - especially clubs judging by the feedback

10 G If you would like to find out more about the benefits your club could enjoy by trading with Club Journal HEINEKEN in the UK or to arrange a meeting, please call Peter Usher, Buying Group Director for Heineken in the UK, on 07831 840330 or email [email protected] CJ November A4.indd 10 20/10/2011 15:42 CLUB JOURNAL’S FEATURED CLUB OF THE MONTH: SILVERDALE WORKING MEN’S CLUB A PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES

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Troupe Dancing is just one of the diverse activites that takes place regularly in the club’s spanking new concert room (below)

The Committee (back row, left to right): Carole Hewitt, Tom Wilkinson, Pete Capel, Mick Hassett, Dan Alcock and June Wilkinson. Front: Ken Holland (Vice-President), Jill Griffiths (Secretary) and Allan Fowles Heineken Regional Manager Sharon Webster is (President). pictured with Allan Fowles and Branch Secretary Dan Capewell Silverdale • Christenings on Sunday Working afternoons Men’s Club • Line dancing on Sunday evenings. in High Street, Other events the club has staged in two terraced houses are meetings of the UK Silverdale, knocked together in the Newcastle-under- Independence Party, the Spitfire 1890s and it moved into Model Aeroplane Club and an Asian Lyme ST5 6LY is purpose-built premises part of the North Oriental night for members on the present site on of the Filipino community. the corner of High Staffordshire The local lodge of the Street and Chapel Branch Buffs — the Royal Street on June 19, 1968. Beers: HEINEKEN Antedeluvian Order of Its troubles began, it’s in the UK Buffaloes — has its own thought, when a Tel: (01782) 622930 The Buffs — The Royal Antedeluvian Order of room at the club and holds cigarette was left in a Buffaloes — have their own meeting room. weekly meetings. plastic waste paper bin. Stewardess Kerry Johnston with staff members In addition there are live The blaze was made Carla Leese & Jemma Russell. acts on Saturdays while worse by the fact that the concert room is the Fire Brigade struggled to find for 50 years. available for members to water to fight it and the club were “I don’t think this club would have book on a Friday night. left with no choice but to demolish been built without them,” said Do you need to reduce your costs? “It’s incredibly popular,” says John. the building. Allan. Can you really afford to continue pouring beer down the drain? “We already have bookings for 28 It took three long years and One of the club’s original members out of next year’s 52 Fridays.” Beneﬁts of the Cellarbright System several battles with the council was Allan’s grandfather Sidney As a former mining village it’s no planning department before the Enables the sale of at least 75% of beer that is usually wasted It is fully automated Fowles. “He was followed by his Simple, quick & easy to use 5 to 7 minutes to clean a line surprise that the club has been club was able to reopen and only son, my father Jim, and now by me Suitable for all dispense equipment Free Flow, Metered & Beer Engines around for more than 100 years. then through the concerted efforts and my sons and grandsons – Quality of beer maintained and improved Health & Safety and Hygiene The club’s records were lost in the of the then Club Secretary Barry making five generations of the Independently tested by a Professor in Brewing No disruption fire but what’s known is that it was Deeming, and the Club’s long family.” said Allan. New Patent pending technology gives outstanding performance Optional Remote Monitoring first registered with the CIU under serving President John Middleton For a no obligation survey and quotation please contact us the Friendly Societies Act on — who sadly died in September. “It’s not just us, lots of the older Telephone: 0845 626 2290 Email: [email protected] September 22, 1909. It was known Before his retirement last year members can say the same, this is www.cellarbright.co.uk as Chapel Street Club when it began John had served on the Committee a real family club.”

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CJ November A4.indd 11 20/10/2011 15:42 club IN ASSOCIATION WITH MANAGEMENT KEEPING TRACK OF CHANGES IN LAW Keeping up with changes made to employment law is By Andrew Dane EMPLOYMENT LAW QUIZ almost a full-time job Here pay” rose from £380 to £400; Q1 What year and month did the Q3 What is the current hourly National are the changes made in 2010 Equality Act make it illegal to offer Minimum Wage effective October 2011, and so far in 2011 that affect the maximum compensatory different categories of membership for for a worker aged 18-20? men and women? clubs. award for unfair dismissal a) £4.98 rose from £65,300 to a) November 2009 b) £6.08 February 2010 £68,400; guarantee pay b) October 2010 Q4 What is the current rate of Compensation limits for increased from £21.20 to Q2 When was the default retirement Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)? age legislation (DRA) implemented, unfair dismissal went down £22.20 a day. a) £79.15 making it unlawful to dismiss someone b) £81.60 (for the first time ever) from April 2011 on the grounds of age?? £66,200 to £65,300. (The a) October 2011 (ANSWERS ON PAGE 13) maximum weekly pay to be The provisions under the b) April 2011 taken into account when Equality Act 2010 relating to positive action in recruitment pay (SPP) and statutory European developments calculating statutory adoption pay (SAP) increased redundancy payments and and promotion came into A revised Parental Leave force. from £124.88 to £128.73, Directive (2010/18/EU) was the basic award in unfair while statutory sick pay (SPP) dismissal claims was The ending of the default adopted by the Council of retirement age (DRA) under increased from £79.15 to Ministers in March 2010. The increased to £380 in October £81.60. The weekly earnings 2009 and was not changed The Employment Equality measures include increasing (Repeal of Retirement Age threshold for the SMP, SPP parental leave for each again.) and SAP payments also New Statements of Fitness Provisions) Regulations 2011 working parent. Member came into force making it increased from £97 to £102. States have two years to for Work or “fit notes” Rates of NI contributions paid replaced the traditional “sick unlawful to dismiss someone implement it. The UK on grounds of age, subject to by employees, employers and Government is currently notes” issued by doctors the self-employed increased across the UK. transitional provisions. consulting on a new system of Employers will be able to by one percentage point. flexible parental leave. October 2010 retain a compulsory October 2011 In October 2010 the Core provisions of the retirement age only if they The Agency Workers European Parliament agreed Equality Act 2010 came into can objectively justify it and Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/93) proposals for a revision of the force. It is no longer legal to basically prove someone is no came into force on 1 October. Pregnant Workers Directive offer different categories of longer able to do the job. After 12 weeks in a job, 92/85/EEC to increase membership based on Additional paternity leave temporary agency workers in maternity and paternity people’s gender. (APL) was introduced. This the UK are now entitled to rights. However, opposition to February 2011 means up to six months of the receive equal treatment to the amendments has been mother’s paternity leave can comparable permanent widely expressed by member Increased limits on be transferred to the father. states (including the UK), CFS_CLUBS_CASH&GI_64x90_ad_D2_AWK_hr.pdf employees. This is to comply employment tribunal awards Rates of statutory maternity particularly in relation to came into force. A “week’s with the EU Temporary pay (SMP), statutory paternity Agency Workers Directive increasing the period of 2008/104/EC. National maternity leave with full pay Minimum wage rates were to 20 weeks. Until the increased: the standard adult disagreement is resolved, the rate to £6.08, the 18-20 rate amendments will not go We’re right on cue when to £4.98, the 16-17 rate to ahead. it comes to cash £3.68, and the apprentice After years of debate in rate to £2. December 2010 the European Business Current Account – Cash Tariff offers one At the Conservative Party Commission launched a of the lowest cash depositing fees on the market* plus the second consultation on convenience of depositing cash at your local Post Office®. Conference, the Chancellor revisions to the Working Time Guaranteed Investment To find out more announced the qualifying Account offers attractive fixed 0800 0282 282 period for gaining employment Directive covering inactive rates of interest and a choice Lines open 8.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri on-call time and further co-operativebank.co.uk/business protection rights against of four investment periods. ref: 39502 unfair dismissal will increase restrictions on the right for *Source: Business Moneyfacts October 2011 – based on depositing £3,000 a month at the Post Office®. The Co-operative Bank workers to opt-out of the is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (No.121885), subscribes to the Lending Code and from one year to two years. the Financial Ombudsman Service and is licensed by the Office of Fair Trading (No. 006110). The Co-operative Bank 48-hour week. p.l.c., P.O. Box 101, 1 Balloon Street, Manchester M60 4EP.Registered in England and Wales No.990937. Calls may be monitored or This change is likely to be recorded for security and training purposes. For BT customers, calls to 0800 numbers are free. Call charges from other companies may vary and you may want to check this with your service provider. introduced from April 2012.

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CJ November A4.indd 12 20/10/2011 15:42 SKY: there’s extra time and penalties

The victory for Portsmouth landlady Karen Murphy over Sky and football’s Why we’re Premier League is good news for clubs — but they need to tread cautiously. Although the European Court of Justice worth it has ruled that it is not illegal to use satellite decoder cards from continental Europe the (from page 1) ruling will return to the High Court in London The CIU has many massive tasks on where a decision will be made on how the Legally, the monopoly is still in place in this its hands. It has to fight a Government verdict can be incorporated into UK law. country and there will be more legal that seems to act in partnership with Until then, the law is unaltered and it wranglings before it is safe to kick Sky into big business (supermarkets) in remains unlawful to use European touch. Do not jump the gun as Sky will promoting the binge drinking culture, broadcasts; even if the law changes, undoubtedly sue without a second thought. while grinding our responsibly-run broadcasts from outside the EU will still be We do not think there is anything wrong clubs and members into the ground with exorbitant taxes, duties and red illegal. It is unlikely, however, that anyone with informing Sky that it is your intention to tape. It has to fight the Revenue & will be prosecuted before High Court makes change supplier the day it is legally possible. Customs, who make deals with big It’s an odds-on bet they will come back with its ruling. businesses, writing off huge sums of an offer you cannot refuse. The Premier League has said it considers due tax, while wringing every last that EU broadcasts will still be illegal because When they do clubs should look at any penny out of our clubs and members. the copyrighted aspects of the broadcast — offer Sky make, and make sure they do not It has to confront rogue authorities such as credits and onscreen graphics — will hold themselves to a long-term commitment and enforcement agencies that are They are masters at exploiting the market, given free rein to interpret laws and For at least four years Sky at a very high seem to take delight in making those level have acknowledged our clubs are interpretations against our clubs and worthy of special consideration as not-for- to their detriment. It also has to profit organisations, and that prices should maintain its internal services to clubs be reduced accordingly. Yet, with all the in management education, huge resources at their disposal, year after arbitrations, games and Saltburn year they have come up with nothing. House. For years Sky have grown their service The increase agreed at Blackpool is without regard to their customers’ (our there to ensure the CIU can continue to do for all clubs what any club on its clubs) wishes and increased rental fees way own has no chance of doing. above inflation. Just before the Murphy verdict, they made Exceptional great play of holding their charges this year Despite the publicity before the and talked about possible future reductions event and the huge vote in favour, now the monopoly is coming to an end. many clubs are now complaining require authorisation from them. This is The Union has been obliged to keep about the size of the fee, although it disputed by several legal commentators and informing our clubs of the legal position to was explained this was the minimum while most think it would be difficult for the safeguard them from legal action and Sky increase needed to carry on the good Premier League to prosecute, their advice have used us as a means to keep clubs work for our great clubs. We and that of the Union is to wait until the informed of the consequences of using other understand times are hard and if situation is clarified before deciding to buy a suppliers without so much as a thank you. clubs are literally not able to pay the European decoder card. They would not be missed. fee immediately for cashflow reasons, they should contact their Branch Secretary for help and advice. LAW QUIZ ANSWERS The only way forward is as one body, sure of our worth to our communities Q1 Answer b) Core provisions of the Q3 Answer a) The current hourly and our commitment to each other as Equality Act 2010 came into force. National Minimum wage for a worker members. The annual fee may have Making it no longer legal to offer aged between 18-20 is £4.98. Effective increased but it is still absolutely different categories of membership from October 2011. exceptional value for money. for men and women. It is quite rightly said that without Q2 Answer b) The ending of the default Q4 Answer b) The current rate of the clubs there would be no CIU. It is retirement age (DRA) came into force Statutory Sick Pay for qualifying equally right to say that without the in April 2011, making it unlawful to employees is; £81.60 per week. CIU there would be an awful lot fewer dismiss someone on the grounds of Effective from April 2011. clubs. Please support the CIU as an age. assured way to support your clubs.

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BLACKPOOL & BRIGHTON & HAMPSHIRE & Let people know about your club by taking out an advertisement in our LANCASHIRE SUSSEX ISLE OF WIGHT Club Outings guide for as little as £20 a month. Lindford & District Working Men’s Club Brighton Trades LABOUR CLUB Thousands of club members take part BLACKPOOL No. 1 Lewes Road and Elm Grove Liphook Road, Lindford, Bordon, Hampshire WORKING MEN’S www.btlc.ciu.org.uk GU35 0PN. Telephone: (01420) 472 228 in organised social trips or travel to Live entertainment Saturday evenings. A warm welcome is extended to all Associate sports events outside their own area. CLUB & INSTITUTE Brighton Races, city and beach nearby. Members. Only stipulation is children under five years 9-17 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Main bus route right outside the door. Coaches old must leave the club by 9pm. Just off the A325 If you are close to a football ground FY1 6DH. Tel: (01253) 343 508 welcome (please call first). road between Farnham and Petersfield. So why not call or a racecourse, or in a convenient Tel/fax: Secretary (01273) 601 101 in on your way to and from the south coast. Please Extends a warm welcome to all CIU Email: [email protected] give the Secretary 14 days’ notice of party visits. place to make a refreshment stop – associates and bona-fide guests. let them know.  FREE ENTERTAINMENT  Ring Chris Brewis on (0191) 265 0040 7 nights throughout the summer Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club & Institute Ltd. Newport (I.W.) Social Club or email [email protected] season (weekends winter). Clapham House, 48 Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 7QL. 13-14 Lower St James Street, Newport, Change of artists nightly. A warm welcome is guaranteed to all CIU associates Isle of Wight PO30 5HB. Tel: (01983) 527 291 Coach parties welcome. and guests. A good selection of reasonably priced Situated in the centre of town, with a warm friendly beers and spirits available. Temporary membership atmosphere where you can bring SUNDRIDGE PARK WMC CONTACT THE SECRETARY can be arranged at the door for all holiday makers. family and friends. Open all day, function room, 134 BURNT ASH LANE, BROMLEY. IN WRITING Large groups or coach parties are welcome with prior snooker room, darts, pool and jukebox. Kitchen now Tel: (020) 8464 3638 (Office); (020) 8460 6348 (Club) arrangements. Situated 5 minutes walk from the open 7 days a week for hot and cold food. Coach par- Located close to A21 and A20. A warm welcome is beach. Please contact secretary on (01323) 727703. ties always welcome by prior arrangement. extended to all visitors. Two bars serving a wide range BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB of drinks. TV in bar and the lounge. Purpose-built 33-38 King Street, Blackpool FY1 3EJ. snooker room with four tables. Live entertainment Enjoy your visit with us at the club. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SOCIAL CLUB (COWES) LTD. Saturday and Sunday evenings. Coach parties by prior Good all-round entertainment. EASTBOURNE WORKING MEN’S CLUB 102/104 Firle Road, Eastbourne BN22 8ET. 85 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AJ. arrangement with the office. Bookings for coach parties accepted. A warm and friendly welcome is extended to all visitors. Room available for hire. Tel: (01323) 723322 Sec: Mr K Teasdale or Treasurer Mrs R Thomas Email: [email protected] Situated on the sea front with panoramic sea views from the Club: (01253) 626 308; Office: (01253) 290 322 Visit the one and only workers’ club in our stage dining area, the club has one of the best views in the www.blackpoolrbl.co.uk lovely South Coast town. We have live music, country. Ideal for parties and outings. Freshly prepared Wainscott Institute (WMC) email: [email protected] meals available 7 days a week. Disabled facilities. Coach par- 4 Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent ME2 4LB. raffles, bingo, darts, snooker and pool. See our ties very welcome, please notify Secretary or bar manag- Tel: (01634) 717 464 Facebook page for coming events. A warm wel- er in advance. Entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. A warm welcome is extended to all CIU associates. come to CIU members all year round. Tel: (01983) 292921 email: [email protected] Live music & bingo on a Saturday night. A range of BLOOMFIELD CLUB & INSTITUTE facilities including snooker, pool & darts. We welcome coach parties by prior arrangement with the steward. 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JW. Buffet refreshments can be arranged. We are close to Bloomfield CIU welcome all Associate members and LANCING & SOMPTING RBL CLUB all the motorways via the Medway towns. CHILDREN guests to enjoy top artistes in warm, friendly ARE WELCOME. surroundings along with your favourite games – Bingo 6 Colver Road, Lancing, West Sussex HEREFORD & – Tote – Raffle seven nights a week. The club is on one BN15 9AX. Tel: (01903) 764 815 level with disabled toilet facilities. Coach parties A warm welcome awaits all visitors. Facilities include WORCESTERSHIRE welcome. Contact Secretary on Snooker, Pool, Darts, Crib and Sky TV. Catering for pri- (01253) 344 583. Fax: (01253) 349 402. vate parties can be arranged (14 days’ notice please). LEEDS & Live entertainment every Saturday. Coach parties welcome for prior notice please contact the Secretary. Hereford Welsh Social Club WEST YORKSHIRE Tel: Lancing & Dist. (01903) 753 127. 1 Hinton Road, Hereford, HR2 6BL. Visiting Blackpool? Try Brun Grove WMC Tel: (01432) 269038/285974. Brun Grove, Blackpool. Tel: (01253) 762 186 Email: [email protected] Visiting Blackpool or Yorkshire Coast? Littlehampton Trades & Labour Club Haydock Park or York Races? No admission charge to concert room. Wick Street, Wick, Littlehampton A friendly welcome is extended to all No beer price increases for visitors. Then call at: Elland Working Men’s Club BN17 7JH. Telephone (01903) 714 054 Associate Members. Live Entertainment Roseberry Street, Elland, West Yorkshire. Bingo – Tote – Raffle A warm welcome awaits all visitors. Facilities every Saturday evening. For your breakfast on the outward journey. And All associate members welcome. include darts, crib and Sky TV. Catering for pri- for an evening’s splendid entertainment on your Parties welcome. vate parties can be arranged (14 days’ notice Hot and cold food available. Coaches way home. We are only 2 miles from Junction 24, please). Live entertainment every Saturday. welcome (please contact Secretary prior M62 on the A629. A warm welcome extended to all Coach parties welcome with prior notice, Associate Members. Live entertainment on Satur- Brunswick WMC Bethesda Road, Blackpool. please contact the Secretary. to your visit). day and Sunday evenings. Dancing on Thursdays to Telephone: (01253) 624 208 Please visit our website: our resident organist. Fully modernised Concert Coach parties welcome, also parking available. Room and Lounge. Excellent Games Room. Floodlit Entertainment 7 nights, comedians at weekends www.herefordwelshsocialclub.co.uk Bowling Green. Large Car Park. Coach Parties wel- throughout the summer season. 2 large TV “Hereford’s most popular social club” come – please let us have screens, cold food available. All branded doubles ESSEX & 14 days’ notice in writing to the Secretary on offer. Smoking area at rear in beer garden. Steve Graydon. Tel: Club (01422) 373 023. www.ellandwmc.web.com Wheelchair friendly. No beer increases for visitors. EAST ANGLIA Telephone pre-bookings to be confirmed in Contact Billy Hill, Club Secretary. (HEREFORD) RICHMOND PLACE CLUB 69/71 EDGAR STREET, HEREFORD HR4 9JP writing to the Secretary. A warm and friendly welcome to all associates, whether you are visiting for the races, football or just HUNSTANTON (NORFOLK) KNOTT END WORKING MEN’S CLUB passing through. Live entertainment every Saturday. UNITED SERVICES SOCIAL CLUB Offers a great welcome to CIU members and Sunday-Country & Western/Swing and Jive. Restaurant A warm welcome to all visitors. Large enclosed garden parties. Why not try with hot and cold food available/Sunday lunches (Book and car park with sea views. Three snooker tables, Belle Isle WMC • a visit to the seaside • a ferry ride to Fleetwood in advance) Disabled facilities, Real Ales. also pool table and darts. Bingo Mondays and • a bowling green competition Coach parties very welcome. Belle Isle Road, Leeds LS10 3PE. Thursdays and one game Saturday evening. Live or just our good food and entertainment. Contact Secretary, Les Walker on (01432) 356 529. weekend entertainment. Catering arranged on Warm and friendly club with large car SALISBURY AVENUE, KNOTT END-ON-SEA, LANCS. park, good value beer and large concert Office telephone (01253) 810362 request. Disabled friendly. Close to Sandringham Royal Tel: Secretary Mr R Cummins for dates and details Estate, Coaches welcome midweek. room. Live bands Friday, Saturday and (01253) 812 226 Contact Club Steward on 01485 533360. KENT Sunday. Coaches welcome. Contact Secretary on (0113) 2718 768.

The famous LAYTON INSTITUTE Naval & Military Club (Southend-on-Sea) BEXLEYHEATH WMC Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool FY3 7HG. 20 Royal Terrace, Southend SS1 1DU. Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath. DA6 7HG Entertainment every weekend. Tel: 01702 347169 Telephone (0208) 303 2163 SWARCLIFFE WORKING MEN’S CLUB A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. Large rear Friendly atmosphere, comfortable surroundings Swarcliffe Avenue, Leeds LS14 5DE Summer show Tues-Sat, August 19-October 25. garden and roof terrace with fantastic views overlooking Parties welcome. Ring in advance. the seafront and estuary. Live entertainment Saturday and an excellent range of beers to quench your A warm and friendly welcome always assured Bowling green for hire Saturdays. nights and Wednesday afternoons. Hot and Cold Food thirst. Everything you require on your visit to in the comfortable surroundings of our Contact Secretary on available every day of the week. Local Real Ale Club of Bluewater and Lakeside shopping centres. recently refurbished club. Live entertainment the Year. Coach parties welcome but must contact the Refreshments available. (01253) 391 774 / 393 801 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. website: www.layton-institute.co.uk/ Steward, Kevin Arkin prior to the visit. (Please give advance notice). Relax in the quiet of the lounge or try a game of snooker on one of our three superb tables. Big screen Sky Sports TV. ROSEGROVE UNITY Working Men’s Club SOUTHBOROUGH MEN’S CLUB Walton-on-Naze RBL Club Forge Road, Southborough, Planning a day at the races? Holme Lodge, Rossendale Road, Burnley, Lancs, Vicarage Lane (off High Street). 01255 674 153 BB11 5DL. Tunbridge Wells TN4 0EX. York, Wetherby, Ripon. Visiting the seaside? A warm welcome and friendly Tel: (01892) 529 304; Office: (01892) 523 832 We are 2 minutes from the A64 and 5 minutes Situated 2 minutes from Junction 9 on M65. atmosphere – two minutes from beach front. A warm and friendly welcome is extended to all Associate Large car parking space available. Live entertainment at weekends – sing-a-long Thursday members and guests. Ideal for parties and outings from from the M1. Breakfast and evening meals for Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. afternoons – large screen TVs – pool – darts. Good range the coast, we have frequent live entertainment on large parties available by appointment. Bookings must give 14 days’ notice. of drinks and bar snacks available. New membership Saturdays, bingo on Wednesdays and Sundays. Sky TV, Contact: Glen Doyle (Secretary) Contact Secretary on (01282) 453 203 or available – CIU and RBL affiliated. snooker and pool. Club open all day Friday, Saturday and e-mail [email protected] Coach parties welcome! Contact Secretary Sunday. Coach parties and catering by arrangement. 0113 2959100

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DONE OUR BIT THE WESTMINSTER RECREATIONAL CLUB LEICESTER & EX-SERVICEMEN’S CLUB NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Westminster Crescent, Intake, EAST MIDLANDS 128A MAYGROVE ROAD, LONDON NW6. & CAMBRIDGESHIRE Doncaster DN2 6HU OFFICE: (020) 7624 3701; CLUB: (020) 7624 3603 Situated just off Leger Way (approximately Coach Parties welcome by appointment with the Secretary. Entertainment Friday, Saturday and 1/2 mile from main Race Stands). NEW PARK SOCIAL CLUB & Sunday. Food by arrangement. 15 minutes from St James Working Mens Club Coach parties welcome. Large car parking INSTITUTE LIMITED Wembley Stadium. 10 minutes from West End. Weedon Road, St James, Northampton. area. Artistes Friday/Saturday night. Battersbee Road, Leicester LE3 9LD No children under 16 on Saturday. A warm welcome awaits all club members. Telephone (01302) 812 103/4 All coach parties welcome, with 14 days’ notice to Lounge, Games Room and large Concert Room. the secretary. Fully air conditioned large concert room. Hot and Cold Food available. Sky TV shown Parties welcome, catering if required by prior on big screen in the games room. Children allowed arrangement. 5 minutes M1, Junction 15A. Friday and Saturday nights. If you have any ques- Please contact Secretary Mrs P. Webster. tions please contact the secretary on Telephone THE HAMMERSMITH CLUB Tel: (01604) 456 602 www.stjameswmc.co.uk SURREY (0116) 2333 305 or Fax (0116) 2333 303. Rutland Grove, London W6 9DH 10 mins’ walk from Fulham FC and less than 25 mins by local transport to Chelsea and QPR. A warm and friendly welcome to away fans looking Nottingham for good hospitality and a relaxing drink. SPENCER CLUB (NORTHAMPTON) CHERTSEY SOCIAL CLUB Also 20 mins to Westfield, Europe’s largest shop- Tennyson Close, Northampton NN5 7HJ Pyrcroft Road, Chertsey. 5 minutes M25 J11. Oddfellows Club ping centre and 30 mins to West End theatres. A warm welcome for all visitors. 15 mins to Country Club 1st Monday monthly; Line Dancing Contact us on (020) 8748 5760 or visit Wednesday; Bingo Thursday, Saturday and 89 Humberstone GATE, Leicester. Northampton Saints Rugby Ground. Car park TELEPHONE: (0116) 262 0181 www.hammersmithclub.net (fun) Tuesday afternoons. Live music Saturday; available on match days, £5.00 per vehicle (must some Fridays. Thorpe Park 5 minutes; handy for 262 5404 (Evenings) – CIU Affiliated be pre-booked on first-come, first-served basis. Epsom, Ascot, Sandown, Kempton Park, Windsor CCTV in operation). Cold buffet at reasonable Castle/racecourse and Chessington. Coaches # City Centre Club rates available for groups (7 days notice required). and buffet/hot snacks by prior arrangement. # Coach park right outside premises Contact W Lee on (01604) 582680 Tel: (01932) 563 265. # 2 minutes from centre of Leicester HARROW ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Northolt Road, South Harrow HA2 0DW. Coach parties and parties always welcome. Extends a warm welcome to all Associate Food supplied hot or cold – 7 days’ notice or members and guests. Situated 10 minutes from the A40 and 20 minutes from Wembley SHEFFIELD & EGHAM UNITED SERVICES CLUB please phone prior to visit. Children wel- Stadium. We have live bands every Saturday 111 Spring Rise, Egham, Surrey TW20 9PE. come. Dances Monday, Tuesday and Friday. and Sunday night. Catering on request. Coach SOUTH YORKSHIRE “North Surrey CAMRA Club of the Year 2008 & 2009” “Finalist for CAMRA Club of the Year 2009” Entertainment available. parties welcome with prior notification to Kath Located 5 minutes from J13 M25, handy for Windsor Castle or Roy Roberts. Telephone: (020) 8422 1222. Phone or write to Secretary Eric Johnson and races, Kempton, Ascot, Epsom and San-down. 5 mins from Egham Station on the Waterloo to Reading line. ARMTHORPE CORONATION CLUB Three real ale and cider festivals a year. www.eusc.co.uk Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Tel: (01784) 435120 or 07738 714572 (Real Ale Festivals and Party Bars also arranged) SAFFRON LANE ESTATE WMC Doncaster DN3 3BS. 429 SAFFRON LANE, LEICESTER, LE2 6UF Hayes WMC Handy for racecourse and Doncaster Welcomes all CIU members to our friendly club here Rovers. Close to M18. Big screen TV, in Leicester. Only 5 minutes from the M1 junction 21 Pump Lane, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 3NB. entertainment every weekend. and close to the racecourse and the football, Telephone: (020) 8573 1721 Ring Club Secretary Alan Jones DAY OUT RACING rugby and cricket stadiums. e-mail: [email protected] Clean, comfortable and fully air-conditioned. on (01302) 831 393 ESHER W.M.C. Please visit our website where you will find details Why not visit the flagship of clubs in the 142 Esher High Street, Esher, Surrey. of all our facilities and activities. South? Ascot, Kempton Park & Sandown Telephone: (01372) 467 758 www.saffronlanewmc.co.uk racecourses all nearby. Live bands every Sandown Race Course within walking Friday and Saturday night. Late night cabaret Arundel Ex-Servicemen’s Club distance. Kempton Park and Epsom last Saturday of every month, at least 3 acts, City Road, Sheffield also nearby. SKEGNESS EX-SERVICE CLUB charge for entry, late bar. Catering available A friendly Club close to Town Centre Facilities A warm welcome is extended to all include a 500 seat Concert Room, two other associate members. 2 GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS, PE25 2UN. weekends, orders taken in advance to your lounges and a Games Room. Great Cabaret every TELEPHONE: 01754 762113 requirements. LOCATED ON THE SEAFRONT NEAR THE CLOCKTOWER, 2-3 MINS night except Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach FROM TOWN CENTRE. LOUNGE BAR, POOL/CHILDREN’S ROOM, Visit our website: parties please contact Mr B. Simmonite. Children 1ST FLOOR PATIO AREA. REASONABLY PRICED BEERS/LAGERS www.hayesworkingmensclub.com for our full allowed up to 10 years Catering for Buffet if AND HOUSE DOUBLES. SELECTION OF CHILLED BAPS. entertainment programme. Coaches welcome required. Walton Working Men’s Club LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY SATURDAY (SUNDAYS MAIN SEA- Telephone: (0114) 239 7151 21A Church Street, Walton-on-Thames, SON). OPEN 11.30-6.00 AND 7-11.30 MOST DAYS. PRE-BOOKED by prior arrangement with the secretary. Surrey KT12 2QP. COACHES WELCOME – COME TO A COMPLETELY REFURBISHED Extends a warm welcome to Associate Members. Near 21ST CENTURY CLUB. CARCROFT VILLAGE WMC M25/M3, Sandown and Kempton Racecourses, Hampton Chestnut Avenue Carcroft, Doncaster DN6 8AG Court, Wentworth, Twickenham Rugby and Thorpe Park. Extends a warm welcome to all CIU affiliated members. Ideal fishing – River Thames. Dancing to live music Coach Parties welcomed by prior arrangement. 1 mile Saturdays/Sundays. Coaches. In writing to the Secretary. SKEGNESS WMC ISLEWORTH CLUB from A1 and close to M1, M18 and M62. Top class entertain- Telephone: (01932) 220 361. BRIAR WAY, SKEGNESS, LINCOLNSHIRE PE25 3NR Goodenough House, 109 St John’s Road, Isleworth, ment every weekend. Handy for Doncaster Races and TELEPHONE: (01754) 762 598 Middlesex TW7 6PN. Telephone: (020) 8560 2569 trips returning from North or South coastal routes. Big A WARM AND FRIENDLY WELCOME IS EXTENDED TO ALL CIU ASSO- We are good enough – are you? Screen Sky TV and permier football.All enquiries to John CIATE MEMBERS VISITING THE AREA. WE ARE CENTRALLY LOCATED 5 minutes from Twickenham Rugby and only 15 minutes Oldroyd, Secretary on (01302) 725 497. IN THE TOWN 5 MINUTES FROM THE BUS AND RAILWAY STATIONS from Kempton and Sandown. Call in on your way and give www.carcroftvillagewmc.org.uk (OPPOSITE THE MARKET). WE OFFER FACILITIES INCLUDING A CON- us a try. Pick your winners from our varied selection of THAMES VALLEY CERT ROOM, GAMES ROOM AND A SPECIAL FAMILIES ROOM. OUR popular beers which are available in either our large RESIDENT ORGANIST WILL ENTERTAIN YOU IN THE LOUNGE. AFTER Concert Room or Lounge. Close to the M4 and M3. Please THE SPRING BANK HOLIDAY WE WILL ALSO HAVE VARIOUS VISITING give prior notice for parties. Coach parties are welcome. ARTISTES. COACH PARTIES ARE WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT. Hawthorn Recreational & Social Club Banbury Trades & Labour Club Goodison Boulevard, Cantley, 32 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9RR. Doncaster. Tel: (01302) 536 565 Tel: (01295) 215 7119 (H); (01295) 254 168 (Club). BECKENHAM SOCIAL CLUB A warm welcome is extended to all Associates. Wealdstone Social Club Easily accessible for the Racecourse. Coach parties welcome with 14 days prior notice 89-91 CHURCHFIELDS ROAD, BECKENHAM BR3 4QQ. Railway Approach, Harrow, HA3 5BX. A WARM WELCOME IS GUARANTEED AT OUR RECENTLY Big screen Sky TV. to Secretary Joan Conley. Live entertainment on REFURBISHED CLUB. BEERS AND SPIRITS FROM Tel: (020) 8427 3334 HEINEKEN, COORS AND SHEPHERD NEAME. LIVE SPORT email: [email protected] Artistes on Saturdays. Saturday night. Food available. Please contact ON FLAT SCREEN TVS. For 15 min connection to WEMBLEY STADIUM. Secretary with your booking. FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Coach parties welcome. Free parking all day. NIGHTS. 20 MINS CENTRAL LONDON, CLOSE TO CRYSTAL Please arrange with Secretary for bookings. PALACE FC AND ATHLETICS TRACK. COACH PARTIES WEL- INTAKE SOCIAL CLUB COME WITH PRIOR NOTICE. Function Hall available for private parties. Friendly staff – great beer – good company Craithie Road, Doncaster DN2 5EG. CONTACT THE SECRETARY ON (020) 8650 1463. We are the closest club (5 minutes’ walk) to Doncaster Racecourse. (See Page 19 for offers). Although the CIU has Bar snacks available. Tremen-dous value-for- money bar prices. taken care to ensure Contact Secretary Tom Forester that all advertisements LONDON MANCHESTER in advance on: (01302) 320 036 or email [email protected] are placed in good faith it accepts no liability for CRICKLEWOOD TRADES HALL CLUB HIGHER OPENSHAW WM CLUB Skellow Grange WMC any advertisements in 134 CRICKLEWOOD LANE LONDON NW2 2DP 49 STANLEY STREET, MANCHESTER M11 1LE Skellow Road, Skellow, Doncaster DN6 8JL. Club Journal. TEL:(020) 8452 8614 FIVE MINUTES FROM M60 JUNCTION 23 AND FROM Tel: (01302) 338 304 www.skellowgrange.com A WARM WELCOME TO ALL AFFILIATED MEMBERS. MCFC. 20 MINUTES MUFC. (Secretary: R. Lumley) To advertise ring COACH PARTIES WELCOME BY PRIOR ARRANGE- IDEAL STOP-OFF FOR AWAY FANS. It’s 1/2 mile from A1M motorway links gaining access LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. from M62, M18, M1. Completely renovated club, top class MENT. 5 MINUTES FROM WEMBLEY STADIUM AND 2 BIG SCREEN SKY TV. entertainment at weekends and top class money tombola Chris Brewis on MINUTES FROM BRENT CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE. BAR FOOD AVAILABLE, COACH PARTIES WELCOME WITH through the week. Bus parties welcome, ample parking LIVE BANDS AND BINGO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PRIOR NOTICE. space. Handy for Doncaster Races or call back from the (0191) 265 0040 NIGHTS. CONCERT HALL AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. CONTACT SECRETARY ON 07958641171 coast.– All associates of CIU and guests welcome –

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HEN LANE SOCIAL CLUB Middlesbrough RAOB Club (The Buffs) WALES Beacon Road, Holbrooks, Coventry CV6 4DS. WEST MIDLANDS & 51 Wilton Street, Southfield Road, Town Centre 5 minutes from M6 Junction 3, 10 minutes’ walk from Ricoh Arena, minibus from club on match BIRMINGHAM A19-A66 2 minutes. Redcar races, 10 minutes. days. Excellent function room and facilities. Hot Middlesbrough FC 5 minutes. Games Room, TV Lounge Bettws Social Club and Lounge. Live entertainment Saturday and Sunday. Lambourne Way, Bettws, Newport, Gwent. and cold snacks available at all times. Prior notice required for coach parties and catering (menu Alvechurch SPORTS & SOCIAL Club Disco’s Wednesday and Friday. 50/50 Dancing Tuesday A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU sent on request). The Square, Alvechurch, and Thursday. A warm welcome to all affiliated affiliated members and guests. Please contact the Secretary. Near Birmingham B48 7LD. members including coach parties with prior notice to Less than 10 minutes from junction 26 of the Tel: (024) 7672 4830; Office: (024) 7672 4832. the Secretary. Telephone: (01642) 860 511. M4. Coach parties welcome by prior A friendly welcome to all Associate Members. appointment. Live entertainment every Weekend entertainment and comfortable Saturday evening. Catering can be provided by surroundings, also food available. Close to M42 New York Club & Institute Limited arrangement. Tel: (01633) 858 780. UNICORN SOCIAL CLUB and M5 in a picturesque part of the countryside. 22-26 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AJ. Holbrook Lane, Coventry CV6 4DE. (5 mins from M6 J3). Contact: A. Morrison, Secretary on (0121) 445 2121. Tel: (01904) 612 244 [email protected] Just 15 minutes’ walk from the Ricoh Arena, home of Coventry Large parties please notify 14 days in advance. Secretary: Frank A. Healy BA HND CMD City Football Club. Excellent function room and facilities 300 yards from station on way to racecourse. Warm CARDIFF WEST END including games room and bar with large screen satellite TV. and friendly welcome to all Associate Members and SOCIAL CLUB Modern air-conditioned facility with live music every Saturday guests. A great place to call into before or after your REMEMBRANCE CLUB LTD. visit to York. Beer garden and 42” screen with Sky TV. COWBRIDGE ROAD WEST, ELY, evening and hot and cold food available. Prior notice required 10 CHESTER ROAD, CASTLE BROMWICH, for coach parties, including official supporters’ clubs. Parties and buffet-style catering by prior CARDIFF CF5 5BY. BIRMINGHAM B36 9DD arrangement. A very friendly welcome to CIU Associates and Please contact the Secretary at: [email protected] Extends a warm welcome to all Associate Members. their families from CARDIFF’S or by telephone on (024)76 684741 Live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday PREMIER SOCIAL CLUB. evening. Line Dancing Mondays. Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays. Large comfortable lounge. Games Room. 10 minutes from M4. Ample parking. Close to M6/M42 North Biddick 15 minutes to city centre. WEST COUNTRY (nr. Spaghetti Junction). Coaches by arrangement. Millennium Stadium, Contact the Secretary. (0121) 747 5256 / 747 2943 Social Club Cardiff International Arena, St. David’s Hall/ Bonemill Lane, Fatfield, Washington NE38 8AN. Centre, Cardiff Bay. The Cabbage Patch Club Excellent riverside location. Five minutes from Live entertainment every Saturday Night LAWRENCE WESTON SOCIAL CLUB Yardley Wood Social Club A1(M) with excellent car/coach parking with Bingo/Raffle/Tote/Disco Lawrence Weston Road, Bristol BS11 0ST. 118 School Road, Yardley Wood, facilities. Games room with 2 snooker tables FULL SKY SPORTS/RACING UK Birmingham B14 4JR. Extends a warm West Country welcome Club Tel: (0121) 474 2026 Sec: (0121) 474 3725 and 2 pool tables. Restaurant facilities and Hot and cold food available. buffets catered for. Why not call on your way COACH PARTIES MOST WELCOME. to those travelling to holiday destinations. Visit our brand new website: http://www.yardleywoodsocialclub.com/ to see football games or cricket games in the Telephone: (029) 20594004 3 mins from Junction 18 M5. 10 minutes M4. Two large TV screens, 6 snooker tables, bingo and weekly Coach parties by arrangement. entertainment, bowling green. Function rooms available area? Coaches welcome by prior arrangement Ring (0117) 982 9148 for hire and catering. Large car park at rear of the club. with Secretary Michael Normile on Llanharry WMC & Institution Ltd. Associate members welcome. Elm Road, Llanharry, Pontyclun, Mid-Glamorgan CF72 9HR. (0191) 416 0148. Extends a warm welcome to all CIU associate Poole Labour Club Why not visit our website at members and guests. Coach parties welcome by 22 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset YORKS (N & E) www.northbiddickclub.co.uk arrangement. Entertainment every Saturday. Tel: 01202 674 059 / 686 256 Restaurant facilities available. 10 minutes from Offers the 3 S’s to all affiliated members, Sea, Sand and & NORTH EAST junction 34 M4 motorway. Speedway! Centre of Poole, 20 minutes from Bournemouth, 2 minutes from Poole Stadium for Speedway and Greyhound OSBORNE WMC Telephone (01443) 222 217 Racing. Good beer, warm welcome, open all day. Fax/Telephone (01443) 224 322 Osborne Road, Chester-le-Street, Entertainment on Saturday nights, Tuesday Tea Dances. BEECHWOOD, EASTERSIDE County Durham DH3 3DS. Darts, Skittles, Snooker, Pool and Dominoes games can be & DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB 200 yards from the station and short walk to the arranged. Certain restrictions apply to children. Broadwell Road, Easterside, Riverside Cricket Ground. Evening car and GOING TO PREMIERSHIP SWANSEA CITY Contact Secretary for details. coach parking facilities. Live entertainment every OR RACING AT FFOS LAS? VISIT Middlesbrough TS4 3PP. Saturday night. A great place to call in after your day MORRISTON WMC (Opposite The James Cook at the races. Bingo Mondays and Fridays. 11 SLATE STREET, SWANSEA SA6 8AA. WESTON-SUPER-MARE WMC University Hospital) Just give us a ring on (0191) 388 8679. A FRIENDLY CLUB WHICH MAKES VISITORS WELCOME. Orchard Street, Weston-super-Mare. Live music every night with bingo, totes LIBERTY STADIUM 15 MINUTES, FFOS LAS 45 MINUTES, Telephone: 01934 418 202 OSPREYS 15 MINUTES. 10 MINUTES FROM M4 JUNCTION 45. and raffles. Large bar with 4 snooker and POPPLETON ROAD WMC COACH PARTIES WELCOME WITH ADVANCE NOTICE. A warm welcome is extended to 2 pool tables, 2 dart boards and all Sky 132 Poppleton Road, York YO26 4UP RING (01792) 771580 Associates and their familiesW in sports channels. Two smoking areas with (01904) 793398 Weston’s premier club. Situated in the heated Beach Huts. Coach parties A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU town centre and close to the sea front. affiliates and guests. Wide selection of beers welcome with prior notice to The available, ideal for the races and close to the Rogerstone and Bassaleg Social Club Live entertainment every Saturday and 1 Tregwilym Road, Rogerstone, Secretary. Tel: (01642) 318789. Check the city centre. Bingo and raffle Fridays. live Sunday. Bingo (Friday Saturday and entertainment and bingo, Saturdays and Newport NP10 9DW. Sunday). website it’s all on there, A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU Sundays. Buffets arranged. www.beadsclub.co.uk affiliates and guests, less than 10 minutes from junction 27 of the M4. Coach parties welcome by Large downstairs concert room seating prior appointment, live entertainment every RELTON TERRACE WMC 250. Coach parties welcome including a BLAKELAW & DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB Saturday evening. Saturday. 1 Red Rose Terrace, Telephone: (01633) 893 508. 6 Cragston Way, Newcastle NE5 3SW. Chester-le-Street DH3 3LN. Please contact the Secretary giving Friendly club on northern edge of Five minutes’ walk to Durham County Cricket prior notice of visit. Open all day. Newcastle. Handy for A1, Racecourse and St ground and riverside park. James’ Park. Coach parties welcome. Eight miles from both Sunderland AFC and WARWICKSHIRE & Newcastle United. Away fans welcome. Food can also be arranged. Contact club on (0191) 388 3477 COVENTRY Contact Secretary Alan Campbell on for more information. WEYMOUTH WMC 07986706354 or [email protected] MITCHELL STREET, WEYMOUTH, (Harbour End Of Town) BEDWORTH EX-SERVICEMEN’S Less than 5 minutes from the beach! ST CLEMENTS WMC SOCIAL CLUB & INSTITUTE We welcome all CIU affiliated members. Music CENTRAL WMC 7 Beaumont Street, Darlington Count de Burgh Terrace, Rye Piece, Bedworth, Nr. Nuneaton, Friday & Saturday evenings, with Bingo fliers on South Bank, York YO23 1HH. Warwickshire. Tel: (024) 7631 3236 these nights. Plus the usual club activities. Tel: (01325) 464054 Extends a warm welcome to all associates. Restaurant now open. Situated near town centre, five minutes from Small friendly club. Five minutes from York Restaurant facilities Monday to Saturday – Bar Tel: (01305) 786 392 or (01305) 787254 A1(M). Associate members and coach parties are Racecourse. Artists every Saturday night. snacks also available. 6 minutes from junction 3 of www.weymouthworkies.co.uk welcome as are football and racing followers. Regular and guest real ales. Coach parties and Please give prior notice. M6. Approx. 5 miles to Coventry City. Saturday/ catering by arrangement. Sunday night entertainment, live music, bingo, bar Live entertainment and catering by private and lounge. Contact Secretary for bookings. arrangement. Room available for birthdays, Telephone: (01904) 629973 engagement parties, wakes and weddings. WIDCOMBE SOCIAL CLUB Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. Tel: (01225) 425076 SPITTAL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION www.widcombesocialclub.co.uk King Street Social Club Jubilee Centre, Highcliffe, Spittal, Willenhall Large friendly club, 5 mins walk from city centre. Darts, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2JL. Social Club skittles, snooker, dance floor, lakeside terrace, Phoenix House, 27 King Street, A warm welcome to all. Five minutes from the A1, 30 entertainment. Food including our famous Sunday roasts. minutes from Kelso Races, cabaret every Saturday Robin Hood Road, Coventry Associates warmly welcome. Child friendly. Coaches by North Shields NE30 1BZ. evening. A spectacular evening once every month. CV3 3BB. Secretary: appointment. Catering available. Easy access from M4. Telephone: (0191) 2900473. Bingo Friday, Sunday and Mon-day nights. After a day at Bath Races or a fabulous shopping trip, Coach parties welcome. (024) 7630 1222 or 7630 3278. come and relax at Bath’s hidden gem. Situated on the main road from North Ring Treasurer Carol Lynn in advance Welcome to all Associate Members. Shields to the coast. Main bingo on (01289) 305 597. Entertainment every Saturday and sessions are Tuesday and Friday Sunday night in concert room Passing through the Cotswolds? evenings and Sunday morning. Then why not visit City of York Tramways Employees’ (seats 600). Bar, games room and Top class live entertainment every – club and institute – Wotton Hall Club Ltd. 1 Mill Street (off Piccadilly), York YO1 1PY. luxury lounge facilities. Large car 138 Barnwood Road, Gloucester weekend supported by resident band Telephone: (01904) 623 953 park. Hot and cold snacks available. – We welcome all Associate Members – “Soul Machine”. 5 minutes from Marks & Spencer Bar, Lounge, Ballroom and Games Room. Dancing every Entertainment and dancing every night except on 10 minutes from City Centre. Saturday. Restaurant facilities and basket meals Coach parties welcome with prior Wed and Thurs. Prize games. Concert room (seating No Children Allowed. available. 14 days’ notice required. notification to the Secretary David 275), Games Room, Bar and TV Lounge. Visiting Coach parties apply to Secretary. Telephone: Secretary (01452) 610 025 Associates are welcome. Parties by arrangement. 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Monday - Friday Farrell. Telephone (0191) 2900474. Telephone: (01904) 623 953.

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CJ November A4.indd 17 20/10/2011 15:42 He’s bloomin’ marvellous

Saltburn House can now boast award-winning gardens. The centre recently won the silver award for its grounds from Northumbria in Bloom — the North East section of the Britain in Bloom competition. Congratulations go to Ian Harrison, who has worked here for 20 years, and skillfully and passionately maintains the extensive grounds and kitchen gardens. The centre’s organic kitchen garden produces an Bowled over abundance of herbs and Kent Branch Vice-President Plate for the second year vegetables throughout the year, Colin Lewing was part of running. and particular pride is taken by Gillingham’s Sturdee WMC Pictured (left to right) are: our cooks who provide B team, who last month Colin Cannon, Roy Corman, outstanding freshly-prepared won the Medway Bowls Paul Newton and Colin home-cooked food, using locally Ian Harrison looks after both the League’s Shepherd Neame Lewing. sourced meats and ingredients. centre’s veg and its award- Northumbria in Bloom is a big winning flower beds. deal in Saltburn, which hosted this year’s competition. A few years ago the town hit the headlines when all of its 400 hanging baskets were poisoned; it was suspected that a rival town was to blame as Saltburn was a hot contender for the national Britain in Bloom title. • Saltburn House hosted the Club Law & Finance Weekend from Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30. The weekend was sponsored by Durham Branch Vice-President Eric Campbell attended HEINEKEN in the UK and the final of the Branch Bowls competitions, at Vane included tuition from our Tempest Bowling Club in Durham City. He is pictured with experienced lecturers in both the Triples winners from Hesleden Club. (Left to right): law and accountancy. A report John Davies, Allan Harper and Billy Dowson. will appear in the next issue. Below: The Pairs winners George Alderson and John Webster from Sherburn Village Club 2011 PRICES AND CIU SALTBURN HOUSE THEMED BREAKS

To book please ring 01287 622 008 MARCH-DECEMBER Non-member B&B = £36; Non-member half board = £42; Club member half board = £32; Convalescent stay = £29 Club parties over 15 people: £25 per person with one room free. Club parties over 35 people: £25 per person with two rooms free. TURKEY AND TINSEL Friday 9th December-Tuesday 13th December. £155. New Year Party £155. The Singles winner AllSOLD prices include OUT VAT Ian Peacock from Leadgate Club

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CJ November A4.indd 18 20/10/2011 15:42 THE CIU Racing Club uses the bulk buying power of save the courses any work. more than 2,000 clubs to obtain special discounts To register your club as a member of the CIU Racing from racecourses. You can make a booking by filling Club ring Jean Garrett on (0191) 2650040. in the form at the foot of this page. As well as receiving regular updates and the full list To obtain the discount we send all the forms to the of offers you will receive a free copy of Club Journal. CIU racecourse together as one block booking and they Remember that even if a meeting is not listed here will send you the tickets at your club a few days you can obtain a party discount direct from the RACING before the meeting. Tickets are sent to the club as course. Satellite racing channel RACING UK is otherwise anyone could buy them. offering all CIU clubs a 30 per cent discount. For We need to receive your booking three weeks before further information ring 0870 351 8834. CLUB the meeting otherwise we cannot guarantee you will receive the discount because late bookings do not (All offers Tattersalls unless stated otherwise) CLASSIFIED Race Discounts 2011 CARLISLE: Sunday, November 27 ...... £8 (normally £16) AINTREE: Saturday, December 3 ...... £11 (normally £20) KELSO:Sunday, December 4 ...... £9 (normally £13) ASCOT: Saturday, December 17 ...... £11 (normally £17) HAYDOCK: Saturday, December 17 ...... £11 (normally £20) CARLISLE: Sunday, December 18 ...... £8 (normally £16) LEICESTER: Wednesday, December 28 £7.50 (normally £13) KELSO:Thursday December 29 ...... £9 (normally £13)

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CJ November A4.indd 19 20/10/2011 15:42 Listening Branch reels in new anglers One Branch has successfully revived its angling competition by listening to its members. The South East Midlands Branch attracted 14 teams of four after its organisers, Branch Executive members Wally Greenaway and Steve McGrane, switched the venue to Decoy Lakes Fishery near Peterborough. The event had previously been held on the Grand Union Canal but had been cancelled for the last two years because of lack of interest. “We found that anglers preferred the fishing to be had at the lake and we’ve had a great turnout and a great day,” said Branch Secretary Carol Goddard. “Everybody’s looking forward to next year’s event at the same venue. Our thanks go to Wells & Young’s Brewery for sponsoring the competition. Our Team Snooker champions National Executive member Brian Andrew Pagett, Jason Tucker, Young from Durham. Twyn-Y-Ffald Over 500lb of fish were caught with the winning team being Allan Morgan and Kirk Gambold beat High Howden Social from Rushden Athletic with Rushden Town Band second and Broughton & from Twyn-Y-Ffald WMC in Tyneside 4-0 in the final. Cransley B third. Individual winner was M. Baxter from Rushden Monmouthshire are pictured with Athletic with a winning weight of 61lb 2oz (27.784kg). The Branch Knock- out Championships were sponsored by Carlsberg UK and have also proved more successful this year. Results were: Skittles Winner: Northampton WMC “B”; Runner-Up: Islip WMC. Dominoes Winner: Towcester Sports & Social; Runner-Up: Kempston Liberal Club. Cribbage Winner: A successful indoor games presentation evening was held at Darlington Woodford WMC; Club, sometimes known as the Northgate Club. Runner-Up: Kingsley Park “B”. Above right: Club member Steve Smith, who won the Durham Branch Dominoes Singles Championship received the trophy from Branch Vice Darts Winner: Irthlingborough President Eric Campbell and Branch Executive member Stan Summers, Town Band; Runner- who is also Club President. Up: Kingsley Park Stan Summers also presented the Games League’s Pairs Dominoes WMC. trophy to the winning pair Club Secretary Dougie Heseltine (centre) and Pool his brother Trevor. Winner: Woodford The club’s 5’s & 3’s teams took first and second place in the Darlington WMC; Runner-Up: CIU Games League and they are pictured with Eric Campbell and Stan Kempston Liberal Summers. Club.

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