Club Journal

December 2016 The magazine for all CIU members 75p

Dransfields CIU Charity Raceday raises over £3,000 for Union’s Education Programme INSIDE... Editor’s Letter ...... 2

Club News ...... 3

CIU Racing Club...... 9

Club of the Month . . . 10

HQ ...... 14

Club Outings...... 18 21 Pictured, left to right: Jonjo Sanderson, Chief Executive of Wetherby Racecourse, presents the cheque to Union President George Crossword ...... Dawson CMD, Union Vice-President John Tobin and Union General Secretary Kenneth D Green CMD The 2016 Dransfields CIU Charity Raceday Raceday Handicap Hurdle which was run saw over 1,500 club members from all over over a distance of three miles and won by CIU National Quiz the country enjoying a fantastic day out at 11/2 shot Lough Salt. Regional Heats dates Wetherby Racecourse in Yorkshire on Chris Haley, Managing Director of race Saturday, November 12. sponsor and CIU Preferred Supplier of The venues and dates for all the Dransfields With the racecourse and its caterers, CGC gaming machines, Dransfields, said: “It was a CIU National Quiz Regional Heats have now Events, each donating £1 to the CIU pleasure to support this annual CIU event been finalised. Education Programme for every Union and catch up with so many of our friends member attending, the grand total raised from Union clubs.” ● North East - North Biddick Club, reached a princely £3,080. George Dawson CMD, Union President, Tuesday, January 17 “We were once again delighted to welcome added: “Dransfields CIU Charity Raceday is CIU members to their annual Raceday,” said one of the highlights of the Union’s calendar ● South East - Epsom Common WMC, Wetherby Racecourse Chief Executive Jonjo and it was great to see over 1,500 of our Wednesday, January 18 Sanderson. “There was a fantastic members supporting this annual event. atmosphere in the CIU marquee and I hope “In addition to an entertaining day’s racing ● South Wales - Rogerstone & Bassaleg all those who attended enjoyed a quality and the chance to meet old and new friends, Social Club, Wednesday, January 25 afternoon of racing as well as top Yorkshire this day helped to raise funds for the Union’s hospitality.” Education Programme with over £3,000 ● Lancashire - Lamberhead Green WMC, There were seven races on the card, raised this year. Thursday, January 26 including the Dransfields CIU Charity “We are grateful to Wetherby Racecourse and their caterers CGC for making this ● Yorkshire - Crigglestone Workmens generous donation, as well as for their time, Club, Tuesday, January 31 effort and help in putting on such a great day. ● Midlands - Kenilworth Sports & Social “We’d also like to thank John Smith’s for Club, Sunday, February 12 their generous beer offer and their continued support of this CIU event. To enter a team for the Regional Finals, “In addition, we must express our please call Redtooth Ltd on 01246 813 713 Dransfields Managing Director Chris Haley (centre) hands over the gratitude to Dransfields for their continuing (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) or email: trophy for the Dransfields CIU Charity Raceday Handicap Hurdle support of this event.” [email protected] www.wmciu.org.uk EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITOR’S LETTER

Welcome to the December edition of Club These events will be highly entertaining for Journal. the participating teams, whether you’re a As we approach the end of another year, group of dedicated ‘quizzers’ with your eyes Union clubs can look back over the last 12 on the title or just want to get your mates months with no little pride as they reflect on together for a fun night out. how much they have contributed to their Entry costs £10 per team. Each team must local communities throughout 2016. have four members and all must be 18 years Whether it’s raising money for charities, old and members of the club as well as allowing local community groups to use holders of Associate Pass Cards. their facilities for meetings or providing For all the dates and venues of the Regional leisure activities and entertainment for Heats, please, see page 4 of this issue. people of all ages, CIU clubs continue to be If you’d like to enter a team, please call the The club recently celebrated its 70th a positive influence in our society. organisers Redtooth on 01246 813713 (Mon- anniversary and, as you’ll see from the article And none of this would be possible Fri, 9am-5am) or email them at: on pages 10-11, is in fine fettle with a without the hard work that is undertaken [email protected] flourishing business model which is working week-in, week-out by the army of volunteers Elsewhere in this issue, we put the extremely well for them. up and down the country who keep our spotlight on Union Vice-President John Have a great festive period and I hope you clubs running – be sure to raise a glass or Tobin (see page 14). enjoy the issue. two to these unsung heroes this Christmas! John recently received his 50-year Special Looking ahead to the New Year, the 2017 Award and in the article gives Club Journal Dransfields CIU National Quiz competition readers the benefit of his huge experience as gets underway in January and February with a champion of both the Union and its clubs. Regional Heats taking place in the North East, Meanwhile, December’s ‘Club of the South East, South Wales, Lancashire, Yorkshire Month’ is Bishopthorpe Sports & Social and Midlands. Club in York. Stephen Goulding, Editor CLUB JOURNAL

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2• Club Journal NEWS

JAMES ORD RECEIVES HIS LONG SERVICE AWARD OBITUARY

John Watts NEC member and former CIU Parliamentary Liaison Officer Carol Goddard writes: It is with sadness I write to inform you of the death at the age of 69 of John Watts. John was the Conservative Member of Parliament for Slough between 1983 and 1997. He joined the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Non-Profit Making Members Clubs in May 1985, James Ord of Netherton Social Club (Northumberland Branch) received his Long Service Award at a introduced by Greg Knight MP (now ceremony held on November 5. Pictured (left to right): Billy Stoker (No.4 Division Executive), David Sir Greg Knight). Fish (No.3 Division Executive), Joe Lumsden (Club Chairman), Ann Ord (Jim’s wife), James Ord (Vice- John became joint Vice-Chairman of Chairman), Alan Hardy (Branch President), Dave Richardson (Branch Secretary), Ronnie Young (Club Treasurer) and David Clough (No.5 Division Executive) the APPG in 1989 and in 1990 became the joint Chairman alongside Labour 13,000 MP Lawrence Cunliffe. South Wales club raises £ for charity in six years John was subsequently appointed Minister of State for Transport and Cwmaman Workmens Club in Aberdare, a due to this ministerial position member of the South Wales Branch, found he needed to resign his joint recently presented a cheque for £1,000 to Chairmanship. Sadly, not long Rowan Tree Cancer Care, a local cancer afterwards John suffered a brain support centre based in the Cynon Valley. haemorrhage. Members of the Club Committee and He was instrumental in numerous club members decided some six years ago to ways for bringing about include in their regular Saturday night advantageous changes for all CORCA entertainment sessions to run various clubs. draws, raffles, etc and dedicate the sums Pictured: Receiving the cheque for £1,000 is the I kept in contact with John and his raised to a specific charity. Rowan Tree Cancer Care Centre manager Rhian family over the years at Christmas Dash flanked by Cwmaman Workmens Club Once the target of £1,000 is reached, a Committee Members (from left to right) Gary time with a card and news of the special presentation is arranged and the Edwards, Dennis Thomas, Glynn Evans, CIU, receiving a note or card in cheque is presented to a representative of Malcolm Williams and Mark Lloyd. return. the respective charity. The process continues Fundraising has begun again and the next Consequently John’s wife Sophie and a new charity is then selected. chosen charity is the organisation which recently sent me a card with the sad Since 2010 the club has raised a staggering trains Guide Dogs. news of his death and “thanking me £13,000, helping various good causes The Secretary of the club is National for being part of his life”. including Help For Heroes, Cystic Fibrosis Executive Member for South Wales and Notes over the years kept John Society, children’s hospitals, etc. Monmouthshire Ken Roberts CMD. informed somewhat about the CIU and I hope we never forget the work Huntington WMC hosts prestigious darts competition and help these former (and current) Members of Parliament undertake Huntington WMC in York welcomed a “It was a well organised event and I never on our behalf. number of big-name darts players last had an easy game all day!” said Durrant. John leaves a wife Sophie and month as it staged the 2016 Huckleberry’s Also competing in the tournament were children, Sue, Chris, Alison and Laura. YDP Darts Masters. former World Champion Scott Waites, BDO star Glen Durrant was one of the former Premier League Darts player Wes key attractions and did not disappoint, Newton, rising PDC star Chris Quantock Darts Promotions. The entertaining group producing some magnificent darts to win and a number of top-rated darts players format of the contest enabled low-ranked the £1,000 top prize and claim the title in from across Yorkshire. club players to test themselves against full this inaugural event. The trio were part of the 124-strong field internationals and was a mixed event which In the final, Durrant threw four 180s on which was divided into eight groups for the saw several women taking their place on the his way to a 7-2 victory. one-day competition organised by York oche. Club Journal • 3 NEWS

NEWS IN BRIEF Robert McCreath receives his Certificate of Merit

Union President appears before Lords Committee Union President George Dawson CMD recently gave evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee which is examining the Licensing Act 2003. Mr Dawson answered a series of questions from peers on Tuesday, November 22 about how the licensing system is working for clubs. The Select Committee is chaired by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering and also includes among its number Lord Smith of Hindhead CBE, who is the Chairman of CORCA and the Chief Executive of the Association of Conservative Clubs (ACC). We will publish a transcript of Mr Dawson’s evidence in the next issue andHaughton-Le-Skerne WMC, Durham Branch, held a presentation for Robert McCreath (left) as he of Club Journal while archived audio received his Certificate of Merit Award from Club Secretary Alan Griffiths (right) from all of the evidence sessions can be listened to at: Dransfield CIU National Quiz dates announced www.parliamentlive.tv

Heineken UK hails a ‘summer of success’ for its customers Heineken UK has hailed 2016 as a ‘summer of success’ for the company and its on-trade customers thanks to revenues from its top performing beers and ciders. Heineken pointed to strong performances from cider brand Strongbow, the Official Partner of Team GB, World Beers and Ciders such as Old Mout and Birra Moretti, as well as tequila flavoured beer, Desperados andThe reigning Dransfield CIU National Quiz champions Newbottle ‘A’ from Newbottle WMC in Tyne & which launched on draught earlier in Wear receive their prize from Union President George Dawson CMD (far left) and Dransfields Managing Director Chris Haley (far right) 2016 and has proven popular with drinkers in clubs. The full dates and venues for the 2017 January 31, while the Midlands Regional Andrew Turner, On Trade Category Dransfields CIU National Quiz Regional Heat is being staged at Kenilworth Sports & & Trade Marketing Director at Heats have been confirmed. Social Club on Sunday, February 12. Heineken, said: “There’s no doubt it’s The North East Regional Heat is at the The top three placed teams from each been a great summer with some North Biddick Club in Tyne & Wear on Regional Heat will go through to the Final to fantastic sporting events and good Tuesday, January 17. be held in Blackpool in April 2017 and the weather helping to drive consumers The South East Regional Heat is at Epsom first-placed team from each Heat will receive through the doors of pubs across the Common WMC in Surrey on Wednesday, £100 prize money. country. January 18. Entry to the Dransfields CIU National “We’ve closely worked with our The South Wales Heat will take place at Quiz is just £10 per team. Each team must customers to help them make the Rogerstone & Bassaleg Social Club on have four members and all must be at least most of the summer trading period Wednesday, January 25. 18 years old and members of the club as well and with the football and rugby The Lancashire Regional Heat is at as holders of Associate Pass Cards. season now under way, we’re looking Lamberhead Green WMC on Thursday, To enter a team for the Regional Finals, forward to supporting our customers January 26, please call Redtooth Ltd on 01246 813713 grow their businesses throughout the The Yorkshire Regional Heat is at (Mon-Fri, 9am-5am) or email: autumn and into 2017.” Crigglestone Workmens Club on Tuesday, [email protected]

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Presentation Ceremony held at Kenton Social Club OBITUARY Mr Leslie (Les) Battison The Secretary, Management Committee and members of Brafield- on-the-Green Working Men’s Club in Northamptonshire are very saddened to report the passing of Mr Leslie (Les) Battison. He became a member here in 1942 and worked very hard for the members as Committee-man, bingo-caller – you name it, Les did it! He was a Trustee for many years until he became too ill. He enjoyed crib, nap and other club andA presentation ceremony was held at Kenton Social Club in November as four members – Robert games and was always ready to join in. McTaggart, Peter Connell, Martin Nixon and Maureen Danskin received Certificates of Merit. Pictured, left to right: Robert McTaggart (Committee Member), David Clough (No.5 Division Our heartfelt thanks to Les from us Executive), Peter Scorer (No.9 Division Executive), Billy Stoker (No.4 Executive), Peter Connell (Vice- all. He was a true Clubman to the end. Chairman), Martin Nixon (Committee Member), Maureen Danskin (Committee Member), Dave Richardson (Branch Secretary), Alan Hardy (Branch President), Ken James (No.6 Division Executive), Alan Nisbett (Club Chairman) CLUB NOTICES Expulsions SE Midlands Presentation for Walter Greenaway Mr Stephen Fawcett, Harehills Labour Club, Leeds Branch The South East Midlands Branch held their Mr Michael Price - Blackheath Newbridge Social Club, half-yearly Council Meeting at Kettering London SE3 Midland Band Club on Saturday, October Suspensions 22. Mr Alan Norman (3 months suspension from 26.10.16) - A presentation was made by Union Vice- Sidcup Working Men’s Social Club, Sidcup, Kent President John Tobin to Mr Walter Clubs Withdrawn from the Union Greenaway, the Branch representative Bowes & District Working Men’s Club - Durham Branch covering the Milton Keynes/Bedford Division who has served 21 years on the Pictured, left to right: Margaret Greenaway, Clubs Closed Walter Greenaway, John Tobin and Yvonne Brunswick Club (Bristol) - Western Counties Branch Branch Executive Committee. Solesbury (daughter of Margaret and Walter) FOR SERVICE 10-Year Branch Award Vincent Horner, Cudworth West End Club, South Certificate of Merit Michael Barry, Burnley & Pendle Yorkshire Damien Bannon, Broomhill Albion WM Club, West Allan Harwood, Burnley & Pendle Peter Vernon, Eastleigh Loco.Engineers Club, Midlands Wessex Karl Hale, South Kirby Coronation Club, Wakefield Distinguished Service Award Paul Smith, Eastleigh Loco.Engineers Club, Wes- Colin Bull, Chandlers Ford Central, Wessex sex Kenneth Gascoigne, Ryton Social Club, Durham Sheila Haly, Chandlers Ford Central, Wessex David Tatham, Nelson Carters & Motormens Gail Berry, Chandlers Ford Central, Wessex Long Service Award WMC, Burnley & Pendle David Cocks, Chandlers Ford Central, Wessex Mary Potts, Annitsford Pioneer Club, John Harley, Broomhill Albion WM Club, West Colin Savoy, Eastleigh Locomotive.Engineers Northumberland Midlands Club, Wessex Rosemary Hall, Annitsford Pioneer Club, Alan Taylor, South Kirby Coronation Club, Wake- David Lewis, Eastleigh Locomotive.Engineers Northumberland field Club, Wessex Robert Eeles, Cudworth West End Club, South Jennifer Smith, Eastleigh Locomotive.Engineers Yorkshire Club, Wessex

Club Journal • 5 NEWS

UNION SEEKS EXEMPTION FOR CLUBS FROM GOVERNMENT ‘MAKING TAX DIGITAL’ INITIATIVE Competition

The CIU has given its official response to accountants to prepare and electronically the six consultation documents issued by file returns annually, shortly after the HM Revenue and Customs regarding the annual accounts are prepared and 'Making Tax Digital' (MTD) initiative. approved. In most cases, any tax due is for In the response, Union President George very modest sums. Dawson CMD, states: “The purpose of this “With regard to the other returns, many letter is to ask that due consideration is WMCs have developed systems to file given to ourselves, our members and to returns electronically through their own similar club organisations to be explicitly manual book-keeping records which are exempted from the proposals for Making summarised by the accountants and Tax Digital.” recorded onto their accountants' computers He continues: “We believe that MTD will for submission as agents. not work for the CIU or for Working Men's “Many clubs do not, therefore, have their Clubs and for similar organisations. own computers (or tablets or smartphones) No Nonsense is the autobiography of one of “It is our view that very few WMC's and also do not have any accounting football’s most outspoken characters – Joey currently operate their book-keeping software. As a result they are digitally Barton. records by computer and they traditionally excluded and would need to incur A hugely talented midfielder who played prepare their primary and secondary significant costs for hardware, software and for Manchester City, Newcastle United, records through the use of hand written training with no direct benefit to the Queens Park Rangers, Marseille, Burnley books of account, all of which are management or success of the business.” and Rangers, as well as winning one cap for individually recognisable and are The letter also explains the committee England, Barton’s career was dogged by reasonably well understood. The hand structure of clubs and points out that: controversy. written records are considered relatively “Many of the individual members of the In the book he talks honestly about his easy when there is a requirement to show committee do not have the knowledge, tough upbringing, reflects on his football someone else how to take over the expertise or skills to use computers or the career and gives his thoughts on the recording of book-keeping information. internet. Indeed, many will not understand modern game. “Many clubs currently pay fees and get the proposed MTD system and it is likely To be in with a chance of winning the help from their accountants in the that the requirement to validate the tax book, simply answer the following completion of the above returns. For account on a quarterly interval will not be question: corporation tax purposes, many clubs do carried out properly. not incur a liability because of mutuality “This will make MTD unsuitable and How many appearances did Joey Barton and therefore do not routinely file a return. unworkable or perhaps will place greater make for England? “Most of those who do need to file responsibility onto the club’s financial a) 0 returns for corporation tax because of officers who may also not have the required b) 1 investment income or gains use their skills.” Send your answer, name, club and address Buy your own copy of Club Journal each month to: [email protected] with the subject line ‘Barton competition’.

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Club Journal • 9 CLUB OF THE MONTH

BISHOPTHORPE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club in York City Branch is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and continues to be the hub of the local community with an array of activities for its 400-plus members

Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year

his year has seen Bishopthorpe Later on in the evening saw a performance main road in the village, at auction for T Sports & Social Club celebrating a by one of the UK’s top Elvis tribute acts £3,200 in 1946 and the club has been part of major milestone as the club – ‘Kidd Galahad’ as well as a raffle, bingo and the fabric of the village ever since. situated on the outskirts of York – marked a buffet. Nearly 20 years after the opening, local its 70th anniversary. The evening was organised by Club historian, Mr CEW Brayley, wrote about the And the thriving club, which opened its Treasurer Dawn Paylor whose long club: “It soon proved popular as a friendly doors in 1946 when a group of like-minded association with the club stretches back to meeting place for both sexes where, for a people purchased the property known as her childhood in the 1960s when she and nominal annual subscription, members ‘The Poplars’ and became a member of the her family lived in the rented flat above the could enjoy a game of cards, billiards, darts, CIU a year later, recently threw a Saturday club. etc. It holds a licence and in 1963 is still as night party which took in the club’s rich “We’re really proud of the club and the popular as ever.” history as well as providing a fantastic fun 70th birthday party was a chance to pay From 1948 to 1966 the York & District night out for members and invited guests, tribute to the founder members who put in Society of Model Engineers rented part of including several York City Branch Officials. the hard work all those years ago to provide the extensive gardens to run their Part of the celebratory night saw an the village with such a fantastic community locomotives on a circular raised track. amazing archive display of the history of asset,” says Dawn. “It was fascinating to look Society exhibitions and track open days ‘The Poplars’ from the 1800s through to the back not only at the club’s history but the were a regular feature and very popular until modern day featuring documents, photos, history of the actual building itself.” the club sold off the gardens in the 1980s. old books and records about the building, The records show that the founders In 1979, the Ladies Section formed a the club and its members through the years. purchased the property, situated on the concert party called ‘The Poplars’ and

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Pictured, left to right: Treasurer Dawn Paylor, Elvis impersonator Kidd Above: Steward and Stewardess Roger and Anna Bacon behind the Galahad and Club President Martin Scott well-stocked bar at Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club performed many musical shows as well as helps to draw in a lot of younger members. the village or surrounding villages for a creating floats for carnivals in “We have the ability to show two games number of years and they’ve never set foot Copmanthorpe and Tadcaster over the years. simultaneously if there’s a fixture clash and inside the club, thinking that because it’s a The shows provided great enjoyment for we also have a 96-inch projector screen for members’ club it’s not for them,” says members and guests in the 1980s and 90s. the really popular games. Dawn. Scroll forward to the modern day and the “We put on a variety of live music events “But when they do finally get the chance club is still providing entertainment and a throughout the year which we hope will to come through the doors most of them range of activities for members of all ages. appeal to a wide variety of people, can’t believe how welcoming it is and more In May 2007 the name was changed to including an annual fundraising event for often than not they’ll want to become a Bishopthorpe Sports and Social Club from Help for Heroes. member. Bishopthorpe Social Club and Institute and “While we’re very proud of our “We are very happy to let the function Dawn believes that this has helped to boost traditions, we don’t want to be seen as old- room out for charity events for nothing and membership numbers. fashioned and that means we’re very keen we’re also pushing it as a venue for private Sport is certainly very important to the to put on bands regularly which will attract parties which is a great way of bringing club and it currently sponsors several sports young people. money into the club and showcasing the teams locally including Bishopthorpe “We even had a night earlier this year facilities to potential members. United FC, York Corinthians FC and where we showed the season premier of TV “Several local groups use our facilities, Bishopthorpe Over 35s FC and also has a drama Game of Thrones on the big screen including Bishopthorpe First Responders, pool team and 5s and 3s dominoes teams. which was something a bit different.” Lower Wharfe Canoe Club, New York For sports fans, the club boasts Sky Sports The club is also renowned for its cask ale Dance Band, Rayner Rock n Roll, York and BT Sport on several TVs and a big offering and has won several awards from Radio Club and Bishopthorpe Community screen as well as a pool table and a full size the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA). Choir.” snooker table. “We run an annual St Patrick’s Beer With membership continuing to grow “Having the live sport has been massive Festival weekend over three days in March and the club in a very healthy financial for us,” says Dawn. “We get a good crowd in and we were voted CAMRA York Club of position with money in the bank and no for the Premier League and Champions the Year in 2013, 2014 and 2015 so cask ale debts, the committee continues to invest in League matches and it’s something which is a really good way of attracting new the club and the next major project it is members,” says Dawn. undertaking will be the complete “We have two cask ales on permanently – refurbishment of the Concert Room. Golden Sheep from the Black Sheep It’s clear that 70 years after it was Brewery and John Smith's – and a number founded, Bishopthorpe Sports & Social of rotating guest ales.” Club is looking to the future with justified Membership currently stands at around confidence. the 420 mark with 100 new members joining over the past 12 months. CONTACT DETAILS Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club “We work really hard to get the message 12 Main Street out to the local community about what we Bishopthorpe Yor k have to offer by generating publicity in the YO23 2RB Pictured: The founder members of local press,” says Dawn. Tel: 01904 707185 Bishopthorpe Sports and Social Club “You’ll often meet people who’ve lived in Branch: York City

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Club Journal’s panel of experts is ready to answer any of your queries regarding running your club

What is the latest on auto- Employers who disregard this legislation. • You relied on someone and they let you Q enrolment pensions as we want These penalties start at £400 initially and down to ensure our club has met all £50 to £500 per day until put right, • You found the online system too difficult the requirements regarding the new depending on the number of employees at to use legislation and do not inadvertently the place of employment. • You didn’t get a reminder incur any fines? The majority of fines that have been • You made a mistake imposed have been levied not because • You or a member of staff were ill employers are ignoring their duties, but Kenneth D. Green CMD, General Secretary because they assume their obligations have You may remember the case, highlighted of the Union, responds: been completed, when in fact, they have in June’s Journal, of the CIU member who not. missed their Staging Date by three months As you will no doubt be aware, the Many employers decide to arrange their and could face fines of up to £45,000, government has introduced legislation own scheme which can turn out to be a jeopardizing the entire business. affecting all Employers, whether large, or false economy as they may not have the You may also know of the member who small, with a new regulation, called Auto- knowledge or experience to complete all of decided to arrange a scheme via NEST, Enrolment. their duties, set out by the Pensions and, when they contacted them for If an Employer only has one Employee, Regulator. assistance, instead of receiving help, or 1,000, a Workplace Pension Scheme has To ensure that you do not fall foul of the resulted in them being reported to The to be offered to all workers. (There are rules, a potential solution could be to use a Pensions Regulator, as per the legislation, three types of worker, that have to be company specialising in assisting an for a breach in the rules. categorised on every payroll) employer with their duties. All of this could have been avoided by This new legislation will affect However, the main problem identified using a professional contact, available to thousands of businesses over the next two by the Pensions Regulator with using an CIU members, with exclusive low payment and a half years, and will mean a huge outside source is who actually does what? options. strain will be placed on the providers of Of a proportion of the excuses used to The CIU does not endorse any company Auto-Enrolment to accommodate appeal the 6,779 cases of a fixed penalty assisting in arranging Workplace Pension everyone within a set time limit, known as notice being served to September 2016, Schemes, but is aware of the assistance the Employer’s Staging Date. none of the following were deemed to be a given to members, by Just Enrolment Plus If ignored, or delayed, there are strict ‘reasonable’ excuse for not complying with Ltd, after a predecessor was paid for work penalties and fines imposed on all the rules: never carried out.

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HQ – THE LATEST FROM HEAD OFFICE

NEWS IN BRIEF SPOTLIGHT ON... JOHN TOBIN Union Vice-President John Tobin, who recently received his 50-year Special Award, reflects Contracts and Handbook still on his five decades as a club man and his continuing passion to help CIU clubs flourish available from Branch Offices The CIU Contracts and Handbook Like so many of us, it was my Dad, an engineer, John Tobin which we produced last year have who first introduced me to clubs. The minute I now been reprinted due to demand hit 21 he signed me up as a member of his and are available to buy from your club, the Crownhill Sports & Social Club in local Branch. The documents London. That was in 1963. available are: From the off I was keen to get more involved with the club’s fortunes, and in 1966 I joined • Club Staff Handbook the committee, becoming Assistant Club • Club Steward Contract Secretary in 1967 and then Club Secretary in • Bar Manager Contract 1970 – a post I was proud to hold for over 40 • Bar/Cleaning Staff Contract years. • Bar/Cleaning Staff Terms and I’m truly passionate about the role that clubs Needless to say this has worried us a great Conditions of Employment have in their communities and it’s been a deal – club officials really do need to be • Bar/Cleaning Temporary Staff mission of mine to keep them firmly at the equipped with the skills to make their clubs Terms and Conditions of centre of the action. I knew very quickly that run profitably. Employment the CIU was the vehicle to help and that it If you asked me what my top three tips are • Club Staff Accommodation shared these ambitions for its members. for running a successful and motivated club it Contract I was therefore very proud to be elected as a would be to have a good and honest Branch Secretary of the North West Met committee, to be family-orientated (so that the The club documents are priced as Branch in 1978 and then onto the National next generation of club members come to follows: £5 for each Handbook; £2.50 Executive in 1980 to represent my area. fruition) and to undertake training in all parts for each Contract (except the Club I’ve sat on nearly every committee there is of the club to secure the club’s future. Staff Accommodation Contract and worked in almost every part of the CIU – As well as running the clubs, though, we all which is priced at £1.30 as a special sitting on the Finance team, The Club Journal need to shout about them and make sure our limited edition) and £1.50 for each Board and Education as well as lecturing at voice is heard collectively which is a big part of Terms and Conditions document. CIU ‘schools’ and branches. our remit. We represent our members – as well One of the most fascinating insights I as the club sector as a whole – at the APPG These documents – available from remember was when I sat on a community meetings in the House of Commons and with your branch – take in all the current clubs committee which travelled to Germany CORCA. legislative requirements and have to see how their clubs are run over there. They The CIU Annual Meeting is now in its 154th been produced to a high, professional excelled at running community clubs. Where year – another thing we should really shout standard. they differed from the CIU – which is self- about. And alongside that we run the Beer & funding – was that they received council Trades Exhibition, now in its 26th year. Reminder about Service funding if they had a sports link. A great help As Vice-President, I’m lucky enough to be in Award Certificate Applications and a great incentive. charge of inviting our National Executive and Please allow sufficient time when In addition I’m involved with the APPG (the special guests to the pre-conference dinner. I applying for your Service Award All-Party Parliamentary Group) meetings in also really enjoy getting to open the trade show Certificates. All applications are the House of Commons and on CORCA (the where we welcome all of our Preferred approved initially by your local Committee of Registered Clubs Associations). Suppliers and club members. Branch Office then approved at the Education and training has been a particular There are plenty of positives being witnessed monthly NEC meeting in London. All focus of my CIU role (I’ve been Chairman of at the moment, with committees changing certificates take around six to eight the Education Group for the past 14 years). how they work and think, all building towards weeks to complete. For me, this is one of the most important a more inclusive and more dynamic future. reason clubs should join the CIU – and that Many clubs are becoming more family New expanded online version goes for all clubs across the board of all shapes, orientated, securing the next generation of of Club Journal available sizes and types. members, and as we’ve seen from successful As part of the Union’s commitment We all know from experience just how much pubs, food is a key for going forward. to offer more to its members, each work it takes to run a successful club, and it’s Looking at the many unsuccessful pubs who month we will be publishing an our duty as an association to give whatever continue to close their doors, it’s clear that online expanded version of the Club help and advice we can to help make that clubs have been picking up their dropped Journal which will be available to happen. We also know how time-poor many baton and welcoming their bereft customers as download from the CIU’s official club officials are, and we’ve seen a fall in the new members. It’s another changing dynamic website: www.wmciu.org.uk number of people taking the Club and forward-looking clubs are delighted to Management Diploma (CMD) as a result. welcome this.

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UPDATE FROM THE RULES DEPARTMENT AT CIU HEAD OFFICE

The Rules Department at Head Office Secretary should call a special meeting of deletions and putting any insertions in deals with all rules amendments on behalf those club members following all decisions bold italics. of your club. made by the Managing Committee. Once approved by the Managing This includes preparing documentation Once agreed, the Club Secretary should Committee, the Club Secretary must for registration with the Financial send the proposed changes, together with arrange for a special meeting to enable the Conduct Authority (FCA) and arranging the club’s latest rule book, to the Rules final version of rules and documentation printing of new rules. Set out below is the Department at Head Office. to be adopted and passed by the club procedure for each club to follow. This should be set out clearly as the membership. A Club Secretary should contact their Rules Department will not be in a position Please remember that the Rules Branch Secretary in the first instance with to accept a printed version of a club’s Department will prepare all rules any questions in respect of the proposed proposed rules unless there is clear amendments at no cost to the club. Only rule change. indication as to the changes the club the printing costs must be met by each The Branch Secretary will contact the wishes to make. club. Rules Department if they are unable to The Rules Department will then prepare No club should approach a solicitor to assist. a draft set of Rules for the Managing assist in any of the procedures relating to A Club Secretary should initially discuss Committee’s approval, having taken into rules. The only time a solicitor requires to any proposed changes to a club’s rule book account all proposed changes requested by be approached would be at the time of at a Managing Committee meeting. The a club, and if acceptable to the CIU and signing an application form prior to the club members also need to be made aware FCA. The draft will highlight all changes registration stage. This would involve a of any proposed rule changes and the Club required by a club by underlining all very minimal cost to a club.

CIU OFFICIALS TAKE PART IN LATEST APPG AT WESTMINSTER

The latest meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Non-Profit Making Members’ Clubs took place on Tuesday, November 15 at the Houses of Parliament. Attending on behalf of the CIU were Union President George Dawson CMD, General Secretary Kenneth D Green CMD, NEC Members Geoff Blakeley CMD, John Batchelor and Head Office Manager Stephen Goulding. Also in attendance were representatives of the Association of Conservative Clubs (ACC), the Alliance of British Clubs (ABC), the National Union of Labour and Socialist Clubs and the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation Clubs (CISWO). On the subject of the ‘MTD’ initiative, George One of the first items on the agenda was the Dawson CMD told the meeting that the CIU is election of a new joint Vice-Chairman with Mike seeking an exemption from maintaining digital tax Wood MP, the Conservative Member for Dudley records on the basis that HM Revenue & Customs South, duly voted into the position. has signalled that Community Amateur Sports Clubs Other topics which were addressed included the (CASCs) and charities – organisations with which appearance of the CIU President in front of the the CIU is aligned – will be exempt from any of the House of Lords Committee examining the Licensing new requirements. Act; the CIU response to the Government ‘Making It was agreed that the APPG would draft a letter Tax Digital’ (MTD) consultation; Small Business taking in the CIU’s concerns and send to the Rate Relief and the proposed merger between the Minister concerned. Performing Right Society (PPS) and Phonographic (For more on the CIU response to the MTD Performance Limited (PPL). consultation, see page 6).

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CLUB OUTINGS

BLACKPOOL & EASTBOURNE WORKING MEN’S CLUB New memberships available. KENT 102/104 Firle Road, Eastbourne BN22 8ET. CIU and RBL affiliated coach parties welcome! LANCASHIRE Tel: (01323) 723322 Free finger buffet for 49-seater coach visit! Email: [email protected] Upgraded buffet at a discount. BEXLEYHEATH WMC BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath. DA6 7HG LEGION CLUB www.ewmc.club Contact Secretary on (01255) 674153 Visit the one and only workers’ club in our lovely Telephone (0208) 303 2163 33-38 King Street, Blackpool FY1 3EJ. South Coast town. We have live music, raffles, bingo, Friendly atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and an Enjoy your visit with us at the club. HAMPSHIRE & darts, snooker and pool. See our website for coming excellent range of beers to quench your thirst. Everything Good all-round entertainment. events. A warm welcome to CIU members all year round. ISLE OF WIGHT you require on your visit to Bluewater and Lakeside Bookings for coach parties accepted. ______shopping centres. Refreshments available. Room available for hire. Littlehampton Trades & Labour Club Leigh Park and District TUWMC (Please give advance notice). Sec: Mr D Saint or Treasurer Mrs G Cornwell 439 Dunsbury Way, Havant PO9 5BD ______Club: (01253) 626 308; Office: (01253) 290 322 Wick Street, Wick, Littlehampton BN17 7JH. Telephone (01903) 714 054 The largest club on the South Coast SUNDRIDGE PARK WMC www.blackpoolrbl.co.uk A warm welcome awaits all visitors. Facilities include Situated 2 miles from A3(M) and A27 and within 20 134 BURNT ASH LANE, BROMLEY. email: [email protected] ______darts, crib and Sky TV. Catering for private parties can be minutes’ drive of Goodwood and Fontwell Races. Tel: (020) 8464 3638 (Office); (020) 8460 6348 (Club) arranged (14 days’ notice please). Live entertainment Visiting clubs welcome. Located close to A21 and A20. A warm welcome is You’ve been to the rest Live bands on Saturday nights extended to all visitors. Two bars serving a wide range — now visit the best! every Saturday. Coach parties welcome with prior notice, please contact the Secretary. and food, darts, snooker and pool available all week. of drinks. TV in bar and the lounge. Purpose-built snooker room Voted the best club in the North West on TV’s Please contact the Secretary on with four tables. Live entertainment Saturday and Sunday “The One Show”. ESSEX & (023) 92472624 evenings. Coach parties by prior arrangement with the office. BLOOMFIELD CLUB & INSTITUTE email: [email protected] 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6JW EAST ANGLIA website: www.workingmensclubleighpark.co.uk. Free entertainment seven nights a ______LEEDS & week along with your favourite games COMRADES SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, Newport (I.W.) Social Club WEST YORKSHIRE • Bingo • Tote • Supa5 CLACTON 13-14 Lower St James Street, Newport, The club is on one level with disabled toilet facilities. A warm welcome awaits at both our premises. Isle of Wight PO30 5HB. Tel: (01983) 527 291 Belle Isle WMC Coach parties and football fans welcome. 205 Old Road, a short walk from seafront, has live Situated in the centre of town, with a warm friendly Belle Isle Road, Leeds LS10 3PE. Contact Secretary on (01253) 344583 entertainment Saturday evenings, disco Sunday Warm and friendly club with large car park, good value ______atmosphere where you can bring family and friends. afternoons, back garden and car park. 9 Colne Road is Open all day, function room, snooker room, darts, pool beer and large concert room. Live bands Friday, Saturday KNOTT END WORKING MEN’S CLUB one minute from sea front. Live entertainment and jukebox. Kitchen now open 7 days a week for hot and Sunday. Coaches welcome. Offers a great welcome to CIU members and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons and Saturday Contact Secretary on (0113) 2718 768. and cold food. Coach parties always welcome by prior ______parties. Why not try evenings. Pool, darts, raffles and bingo at both. Coach arrangement. • a visit to the seaside • a ferry ride to Fleetwood parties welcome by ringing the Secretary in advance ______Visiting Blackpool or Yorkshire Coast? on (01255) 423 314. Haydock Park or York Races? • a bowling green competition ______COWES COMBINED SERVICES & SOCIAL CLUB or just our good food and entertainment. 85 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AJ. Then call at: Elland Working Men’s Club SALISBURY AVENUE, KNOTT END-ON-SEA, LANCS. HUNSTANTON (NORFOLK) A warm and friendly welcome is Roseberry Street, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0HT Bar telephone (01253) 810362 UNITED SERVICES SOCIAL CLUB extended to all visitors. For your breakfast on the outward journey. And for an evening’s Telephone Secretary Mrs Karen Bradford in the A warm welcome to all visitors. Large enclosed garden Situated on the sea front with panoramic splendid entertainment on your way home. We are only 2 miles office for dates and details – (01253) 812226 and car park with sea views. Three snooker tables, from Junction 24, M62 on the A629. A warm welcome extended ______sea views from the stage dining area, also pool table and darts. Bingo Mondays and the club has one of the best views in the country. to all Associate Members. Live entertainment on Saturday ROSEGROVE UNITY Working Men’s Club Thursdays and one game Saturday evening. Live Ideal for parties and outings. nights. Dancing on Thursdays to our resident organist. Fully Holme Lodge, Rossendale Road, Burnley, weekend entertainment. Catering arranged on Freshly prepared meals available 7 days a week. modernised Concert Room and Lounge. Excellent Games Room. Lancs, BB11 5DL. request. Disabled friendly. Close to Sandringham Royal Disabled facilities. Coach parties very welcome, Floodlit Bowling Green. Large Car Park. Sky Sports,BT Sports and Situated 2 minutes from Junction 9 on M65. Estate, Coaches welcome midweek. please notify Secretary or bar manager free WI FI are available. Coach Parties welcome – please let us Contact Club Steward on (01485) 533360. Large car parking space available. ______in advance. Entertainment Friday have 14 days’ notice in writing to the Secretary Steve Graydon. Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. and Saturday evenings. Tel: Club (01422) 373 023. www.ellandwmc.web.com. Bookings must give 14 days’ notice. SHERINGHAM TYNESIDE CLUB Tel: (01983) 716482 Telephone pre-bookings to be confirmed contact Secretary on 01282 431 363 or 95 Station Road, Sheringham NR26 8RG in writing to the Secretary. email: [email protected] ______e-mail [email protected] Safe beer garden and parking. Great home-made food at ______great prices seven days a week. Coaches welcome, SWARCLIFFE WORKING MEN’S CLUB contact the Secretary in advance on HEREFORD & Swarcliffe Avenue, Leeds LS14 5DE GOING TO THE RACES? (01263) 822570 ______WORCESTERSHIRE A warm and friendly welcome always assured in the Why not try comfortable surroundings of our recently refurbished BURNLEY MINERS WMSC Naval & Military Club (Southend-on-Sea) Hereford Welsh Social Club club. Live entertainment every Friday, Saturday and As seen on TV 20 Royal Terrace, Southend SS1 1DU. 1 Hinton Road, Hereford, HR2 6BL. Sunday evening. Relax in the quiet of the lounge or try a 2 minutes from the Town Centre Tel: (01702) 347169 Tel: (01432) 269038/265874 game of snooker on one of our three superb tables. and Turf Moor. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. Large rear Email: [email protected] Big screen Sky Sports TV. Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. garden and roof terrace with fantastic views overlooking A friendly welcome is extended to all Associate Planning a day at the races? Coach parties by appointment. the seafront and estuary. Live entertainment Saturday Members. Live Entertainment every Saturday evening. York, Wetherby, Ripon. Breakfast and/or evening meal. nights and Wednesday afternoons. Hot and Cold Food Hot and cold food available. We are 2 minutes from the A64 and 5 minutes Tel: Bar (01282) 422 791 or available every day of the week. Local Real Ale Club of Coaches welcome (please contact Secretary from the M1. Breakfast and evening meals for large Office (01282) 835 429 the Year. Coach parties welcome but must contact the prior to your visit). parties available by appointment. Secretary/Chairman prior to the visit. Please visit our website: ______Contact: Glen Doyle (Secretary) –(0113) 2959100 www.herefordwelshsocialclub.co.uk BRIGHTON & FELIXSTOWE TRADES & LABOUR CLUB “Hereford’s most popular social club” ______LEICESTER & SUSSEX 182 High Road West, Felixstowe IP11 9BB Offers a warm welcome to all visitors. We are open 7 RICHMOND PLACE CLUB EAST MIDLANDS EASTBOURNE & DISTRICT TRADE UNION days a week from midday offering a good selection of 69/71 EDGAR STREET, HEREFORD HR4 9JP CLUB & INSTITUTE LTD beers. Entertainment every Saturday night. Live entertainment every Saturday. Monthly Nottingham Oddfellows Club Clapham House, 48 Seaside, Eastbourne, Visit our website for more info: Country & Western night. 89 Humberstone GATE, Leicester. East Sussex BN22 7QL. www.ftalc.co.uk Hot and cold food available. Disabled facilities, TELEPHONE: (0116) 262 0181 ______A warm welcome is guaranteed to all CIU associates real ale, Wrestling nights. 262 5404 (Evenings) – CIU Affiliated and guests. A good selection of reasonably priced WALTON-ON-NAZE RBL CLUB Sunday Jazz Nights (monthly). City Centre Club. Coach park right outside premises 2 beers and spirits available. Temporary membership Vicarage Lane (off High Street) Shoppers and coach parties very welcome. minutes from centre of Leicester. Coach parties and can be arranged at the door for all holiday makers. Visiting the seaside? Parking for coaches. parties always welcome. Food supplied hot or cold – Large groups or coach parties are welcome with prior Our newly refurbished and refitted club extends a warm Contact Secretary, 7 days’ notice or please phone prior to visit. Children arrangements. Situated 5 minutes walk from the beach. welcome and friendly atmosphere. Two minutes from beach Les Walker on (01432) 356 529. welcome. Dances Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Please contact secretary on (01323) 727703. front. Good range of drinks and bar snacks available email:[email protected] Entertainment available. Phone or write to Secretary Eric Johnson

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

Club Journal • 19 CLUB OUTINGS

WESTON-SUPER-MARE BORO Going to watch Sunderland or Newcastle United? NORTHALLERTON & DISTRICT WMC CATTERICK SOCIAL CLUB SOCIAL CLUB Visit Elder Road, Northallerton, DL6 1NH. SUNNYSIDE HOUSE, 20 HIGH ST CATTERICK VILLAGE Weston super Mare Boro Social Club Tel: (01609) 772390 NORTH YORKS DL107LJ 2 Locking Road, Weston super Mare BS23 3DF BELMONT CLUB & INSTITUTE Email: [email protected] TEL 01748 811564 2 minutes from railway station and 5 minutes from the Grange Road, Carrville, Durham DH1 1AJ Situated in the picturesque county town of North Located on the Great North Road, town centre Club is situated in the main coach park. Friendly club. Football and other sports Yorkshire, with easy access to A19 and the A1, we and ideally situated for racegoers attending Ripon, A warm welcome is guaranteed to CIU supporters welcome. Large screen TVs. extend a warm welcome to CIU associates. Thirsk, York, Sedgefield and Catterick. members and guests. Usual cheap social club prices. Coach parties by arrangement. Only 15mins from Catterick, Ripon and Thirsk Adjacent to A1(M) North and South. Coach parties by prior arrangement please. Tel: (0191) 386 1487 racecourses. Racing and football channels showing on Coaches welcomed with prior notification, ______Entertainment and bingo every Tuesday from 2 pm. four TVs. Live entertainment and bingo please call the above number, evenings only. Saturdays and Sundays. Live entertainment, large screen TVs, pool table, Please contact the Bar Manager on CENTRAL WMC ______01934 622940 7 Beaumont Street, Darlington and all usual club facilities. Tel: (01325) 464054 North Biddick Social Club CIU members, affiliates and guests or email [email protected]. Situated near town centre, five minutes from A1(M). Bonemill Lane, Fatfield, Washington NE38 8AN. assured of a warm welcome. Associate members and coach parties are welcome as Excellent riverside location. Five minutes from 120 seat function room available free to A1(M) with excellent car/coach parking club members for private parties, etc. WEST MIDLANDS & are football and racing followers. Please give prior ______BIRMINGHAM notice. Live entertainment and catering by private facilities. Games room with 2 snooker tables arrangement. Room available for birthdays, and 2 pool tables. Restaurant facilities and buffets City of York Tramways Employees’ engagement parties, wakes and weddings. catered for. Why not call on your way Club and Institute REMEMBRANCE CLUB LTD ______to see football games or cricket games in the 1 Mill Street (off Piccadilly), York YO1 1PY. 10 CHESTER ROAD, CASTLE BROMWICH, CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMC area? Coaches welcome by prior arrangement Entertainments Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. BIRMINGHAM B36 9DD Darlington Road, Chilton, Co. Durham DL17 0EY with Secretary Michael Normile on Prize games. Concert room (seating 275), Extends a warm welcome to all Associate Members. Great facilities in our modern bar, lounge and concert (0191) 416 0148 Games Room, Bar and live Sky Sports TV. Live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday evening. hall. Sky Sports - Snooker - Pool - Regular Entertainment Why not visit our website at Visiting Associates are welcome. Parties by Line Dancing Mondays. Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays. Convenient for M/bro, S/land, N/cle football matches. www.northbiddickclub.co.uk arrangement. ______Telephone: (01904) 623 953 Large comfortable lounge. Games Room. Ample parking. Only 3 miles from A1(M), 5 miles From Sedgefield ______Close to M6/M42 (nr. Spaghetti Junction). Racecourse For bookings contact the Secretary on POPPLETON ROAD WMC Coaches by arrangement. 132 Poppleton Road, York YO26 4UP East End WMC Darlington (01904) 793398 Contact the Secretary. (0121) 747 5256 / 747 2943 07789 003529 6 Neasham Road, ______or email via our website at www.chiltonwmc.co.uk A warm friendly welcome assured to all Situated on the main road in Chilton — look for the CIU affiliates and guests. Wide selection of beers Darlington DL1 4AD GREENLANDS SELECT SOCIAL CLUB available, ideal for the races and close to the city centre. flagpole! A friendly club we provide entertainment on A lively and friendly club. ______Bingo and raffle Fridays. Live entertainment and bingo, Saturday & Sundays evenings, We provide live entertainment Friday and Saturday Saturdays and Sundays. evenings, bingo Tuesday pm, Friday pm and GRINDON BROADWAY ______plus bingo & raffles also Quiz on Mondays Sunday lunchtime, large TV showing Sky and BT Sport, SOCIAL CLUB C.I.U. VICTORIA SAILORS & WMC and bingo, Wednesday bingo & raffle. Play and Stay playgroup Tuesday Wednesday and Gregory Road, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 9RX 3 Cliff Street, Bridlington YO15 2NJ Situated close to railway station . Thursday am. Line dancing Tuesday 1pm - 3pm. Tel 0191 5342898 Tel: 01262 605093 A snooker room plus pool table, BT Sport. Close to the M42 junction 2 we would welcome Situated 3 mile from The Stadium of Light and city Warm & friendly welcome offered to all C.I.U members, Disabled facilities and lift to concert room. football supporter coaches with prior arrangement centre, and 10 mile from St.James Park Newcastle. Easy affiliated members & guests. Situated town centre, 200 Function rooms available for most occasions. and indeed any coaches by prior arrangement access from the A1 and A19, an ideal stop off for travelling metres from the beach and harbour. Coach trips welcome with prior notice. with the club secretary and can provide football supporters. A friendly atmosphere, welcoming coach 2 snooker tables, pool, darts, cards and dominoes. Fully Contact office on hot and cold food if given notice. parties and free food is available on request. functional kitchen open 7 days a week. Bingo 5 nights a Please call Mrs Lynn Orme, Contact Dave 07735237011 week and live entertainment every Friday and Saturday. 01325 380726 ______Club Secretary, on All Coach parties welcome with prior arrangements. or bar 01325 464652. 0121 475 2553 (8.30am till 1pm NEW YORK CLUB & INSTITUTE LTD Contact Derek or Jacky for more information. NOT Thursday or Sunday.) 22-26 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AJ. ______Tel: (01904) 612 244 ultimate prize – the Presidency and the White [email protected] Yardley Wood Social Club 300 yards from station on way to racecourse. MEMBERS’ CORNER House in the United States – and what a battle 118 School Road, Yardley Wood, Birmingham B14 4JR. Warm and friendly welcome to all Associate Members Informative articles which this turned out to be. Club Tel: (0121) 474 2026 and guests. A great place to call into before or after your With a New Year before us, the Sec: (0121) 474 3725 affect our life visit to York. Beer garden and 42” screen with Sky TV. inauguration in January and the transition over Visit our brand new website: Parties and buffet-style catering by Dione Mobley www.yardleywoodsocialclub.com by prior arrangement. the pond will proceed without interruption and Two large TV screens, 6 snooker tables, ______unite a seemingly very troubled country. bingo and weekly entertainment, bowling green. OSBORNE WMC December and the Christmas season with all In the meantime, with a bit of luck the Function rooms availablefor hire and catering. Osborne Road, Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom will be able to negotiate and Large car park at rear of the club. its traditions and festivities is upon us once County Durham DH3 3DS. more. navigate the many difficult, intricate laws and Associate members welcome. 200 yards from the station and short walk to the Riverside Cricket Ground. Evening car and Looking back over recent months, we can idiosyncracies surrounding our departure from YORKS (N&E) coach parking facilities. perhaps reflect upon some of the truly the rest of Europe. & NORTH EAST Live entertainment every Saturday night. memorable events which have taken place This was also a year when we said goodbye A great place to call in after your day over recent months and made the past year to many great showbusiness entertainers and BEECHWOOD, EASTERSIDE & DISTRICT at the races. Bingo Mondays and Fridays. 2016 historically different and very actors. SOCIAL CLUB Just give us a ring on (0191) 388 8679. ______unexpected, both in the UK and abroad. Among them were was our own beloved Broadwell Road, Easterside, Middlesbrough TS4 3PP. At home here in the UK, there were enough British comedian Ronnie Corbett sadly (Opposite The James Cook University Hospital) King Street Social Club Live music every night with bingo, totes and raffles. votes cast by the heavily debated Referendum followed by music legends David Bowie, Prince Phoenix House, 27 King Street, Large bar with 4 snooker and 2 pool tables, 2 dart boards for Great Britain to announce the decision to and singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen, who North Shields NE30 1BZ. and all Sky sports channels. Telephone: (0191) 2900473. leave the European Union. This led to a change was probably best known for his 1984 track Two smoking areas with heated Beach Huts. Situated on the main road from North Shields to the in our UK Government with the departure of Hallelujah. Coach parties welcome with prior notice to The coast. Main bingo sessions are Tuesday and Friday Secretary. our former Prime Minister. They – and a host of other celebrities who evenings and Sunday morning. Top class live In November the stage was set again for we bade farewell to in 2016 – each left the Tel: (01642) 318789 entertainment every weekend supported by resident world their own unique legacies to continue to Check the website it’s all on there: band “Soul Machine”. Coach parties welcome with prior the entire world to watch one of the ugliest www.beadsclub.co.uk notification to the Secretary David Farrell. political scenes ever played out by two highly be enjoyed and to inspire future generations of Telephone (0191) 2900474. sensational candidates both hoping to win the entertainers for many years to come.

20 • Club Journal CLASSIFIED PRIZE CROSSWORD

Every month we give five £10 prizes to a lucky five correct entrants. ACROSS 26 Italian number man - had a 10 Let go of dire leasehold. (7) series, but not on TV. (9) 17 Arrant elf must be made to be 1 No bird's wing could have this 27 Garden's equally a bit thick... (5) brotherly. (9) view! (7) 28 Little sibling to possess a colour. 18 Offprint is right off about the 5 Pup, in pose as glamour pic. (3- (5) Pope... (7) 2) 29 About the pushbike - use it 20 Bring on when said to be at 11 Remote town, hosting a choral again. (7) tennis draw. (6) piece. (5) 21 No price should be paid for this 12 Tag fooled one into thinking it 'piggy'! (7) was a sluice. (9) DOWN 22 Higher - punch if cut. (5) 13 Shocking crooks are over the top 2 Smelly medley? (It takes all 24 T-bar includes no sort of drum. for plant base. (9) sorts...) (3-6) (5) 14 Tape event, in part, to annoy. (5) 3 One is unaware of Afrikaans 15 This task to go wrong as well! (6) town so laid out. (3,2,3,2,1,4) 16 Final elections like rain water 4 Unburden a cargo that's gone channels? (3-4) bad? (3-4) 19 Aim giro towards paper-folding. 6 Cayenne dip ended - cooked for (7) US holiday. (12,3) Send your entry to Crossword, 21 Envelope in a sort of papery way. 7 Employment of sausage (in the (6) end!) (5) Club Journal, 59/60 Thames St, 23 To score is everything... (5) 8 Smug smile at skirmish - his Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1TX 25 Hid carpet accident - not at all loss, unfortunately. (5) Deadline December 25 expensive. (4-5) 9 9 - 5 sort of ant? (6)

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Wednesday December 7, 7.45pm – BT Sport HD Sunday December 11, 2.15pm – Sky Sports 1 HD UEFA Champions League: FC Porto v Leicester City Barclays Premier League: Manchester United v Tottenham Leicester City have enjoyed their European adventure so United’s topsy turvy season continues and they need to far and look odds-on to secure a place in the knockout achieve some level of consistency if they are to silence the stages if they can maintain their form. The home leg of many doubters. Spurs, on the other hand, have performed this fixture gave City a 1-0 win but the Portuguese side beyond expectations and will be hoping that Harry Kane will be a far more fearsome prospect on their home turf can have a good run of games following his injury lay-off and will be intent on gaining revenge. in the earlier part of the season. SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS Club Journal looks ahead to some of the key sporting fixtures taking place in December, including some top festive Barclays Premier League fixtures and the start of the PDC World Darts Championship

Monday December 5 Test Cricket: India v England 8pm Sky Sports 1 HD Thursday December 8 Barclays Premier League: 6pm Middlesbrough v Hull City BT Sport HD UEFA Europa League: Tuesday December 6 FC Zorya Luhansk v 6.30pm Manchester United Sky Sports 2 HD Pool: Mosconi Cup Saturday December 10 12 noon Tuesday December 6 Channel 4 7.45pm Horse Racing: Cheltenham Liverpool v Manchester City, BT Sport HD Saturday, December 31, 5.30pm, BT Sport 1 HD UEFA Champions League: Saturday December 10 Manchester City v Celtic 12.30pm Saturday December 10 Manchester United v Sky Sports 1 HD 5.30pm Tottenham Hotspur Wednesday December 7 Barclays Premier League: Sky Sports 1 HD 7.45pm Watford v Everton Championship Football: Sunday December 11 BT Sport HD Preston North End v 4.30pm UEFA Champions League: FC Saturday December 10 Blackburn Rovers Sky Sports 1 HD Porto v Leicester City 5pm Barclays Premier League: Sky Box Office Sunday December 11 Liverpool v West Ham Wednesday December 7 Boxing: Anthony Joshua v 12 noon 7.45pm Eric Molina – IBF BT Sport 1 HD Monday December 12 BT Sport HD Heavyweight Title Barclays Premier League: 8pm UEFA Champions League: Chelsea v West Bromwich Sky Sports 1 HD Tottenham Hotspur v CSKA Saturday December 10 Albion League One Football: Bolton Moscow 5.30pm Wanderers v Gillingham BT Sport 1 HD Sunday December 11 Thursday December 8 Barclays Premier League: 2.15pm Tuesday December 13 4am Leicester City v Sky Sports 1 HD 7.45pm Sky Sports 2 HD Manchester City Barclays Premier League: BT Sport 1 HD

22 • Club Journal CIU SPORT & GAMES

Tuesday December 15, 7pm – Sky Sports 3 HD Saturday December 31, 5.30pm – BT Sport 1 HD Darts: World Championship Barclays Premier League: Liverpool v Manchester City The epic annual World Championship begins at Alexandra A big game for both sides who each have their eye on the Palace and will see the best players on the planet doing title following some good results in the first half of the battle for the most prestigious title in the sport. Gary season. Liverpool were recently dealt a major blow when Anderson is aiming to secure his third successive title striker Danny Ings was ruled out for the rest of the season following wins in 2015 and 2016. Last year he beat Adrian with a knee injury. Jurgen Klopp will hope that he has Lewis in the final by 7-5. enough depth in his squad to cover this loss.

Barclays Premier League: Saturday December 17 Monday December 26 Sky Sports 1 HD Everton v Arsenal 12.30pm 12 noon Barclays Premier League: Sky Sports 1 HD Channel 4 Liverpool v Stoke City Tuesday December 13 Barclays Premier League: Horse Racing: Kempton Park 7.45pm Crystal Palace v Chelsea Wednesday December 28 Sky Sports 1 HD Monday December 26 7.45pm Championship Football: Saturday December 17 12.30pm Sky Sports 1 HD Norwich City v Aston Villa 5.30pm Sky Sports 1 HD Barclays Premier League: BT Sport 1 HD Barclays Premier League: Southampton v Tottenham Wednesday December 14 Barclays Premier League: Watford v Crystal Palace Hotspur 7pm West Bromwich Albion v Sky Sports 2 HD Manchester United Monday December 26 Wednesday December 28 Greyhound Racing: 5.15pm 7.45pm The Oaks Sunday December 18 Sky Sports 1 HD Sky Sports 1 HD 1.30pm Barclays Premier League: Hull Barclays Premier League: Wednesday December 14 Sky Sports 1 HD City v Manchester City Southampton v Tottenham 7.45pm Barclays Premier League: Hotspur Sky Sports 1 HD Bournemouth v Southampton Monday December 26 Championship Football: 7.45pm Thursday December 29 Wigan Athletic v Sunday December 18 Sky Sports 1 HD 7.45pm Newcastle United 4pm Barclays Premier League: Sky Sports 1 HD Sky Sports 1 HD Newcastle United v Sheffield Championship Football: Wednesday December 14 Barclays Premier League: Wednesday Aston Villa v Leeds United 8pm Manchester City v Arsenal BT Sport 1 HD Tuesday December 27 Saturday December 31 Barclays Premier League: Sunday December 18 12.30pm 12 noon Crystal Palace v 7pm Sky Sports 1 HD Channel 4 Manchester United Sky Sports 3 HD Championship Football: Horse Racing: Newbury Darts: World Championship Brighton & Hove Albion v Tuesday December 15 Queens Park Rangers Saturday December 31 7pm Monday December 19 12.15pm Sky Sports 3 HD 8pm Tuesday December 27 Sky Sports 1 HD Darts: World Championship Sky Sports 1 HD 3pm Scottish Premiership Barclays Premier League: Sky Sports 1 HD Football: Rangers v Celtic Tuesday December 15 Everton v Liverpool Championship Football: 7.45pm Derby County v Saturday December 31 Sky Sports 1 HD Friday December 23 Birmingham City 5.30pm League One Football: 1pm BT Sport 1 HD Coventry City v Sheffield Sky Sports 1 HD Tuesday December 27 Barclays Premier League: United Darts: World Championship 5.15pm Liverpool v Manchester City

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