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The Chairman, John Davidson, said percentage is not reached by a clubs deeds etc. This matter will McCartney, which referred to the opened the meeting following the deadline, clubs which have be further investigated, although cost of the mobile phones used which the minutes of the signed-up could well be met with we understand that government for our helplines. It was explained September executive meeting a higher cost. This may of course grants are being reduced. by Gerry Gallagher that this was were read out and subsequently not be the case. Nevertheless, it due to a misunderstanding as passed as a true record, being is our wish to focus on the NAV On the matter of banking, the to the most cost effective means proposed and seconded by Gerry applicable to the area or areas Chairman provided an overview of use. Thankfully this has been Gallagher and Tommy McMinn. within a registered sports club of a meeting with Bank of resolved. which provides the BSkyB service. Ireland in relation to his own Correspondence from clubs It is fair to say that a snooker or club but which may have wider With the meeting completed, a via email and the helplines was darts room is included in the NI implications for all clubs with a presentation was made by Jim covered. In the main, this related Rating list as a prescribed sport Bank of Ireland association. O’Brien of Botl on a new brand to HR issues and the proposed or leisure activity and as such, ‘Butterfly Rum’. Jim is of course amendments to the clubs order is technically no different to a The long-standing arrangement well known in club circles and which awaits passing by the cricket, soccer or GAA pitch. with Bank of Ireland appears to together with Joan Kelly details Legislative Assembly. be still in place to some extent. of the new product was conveyed We await further information However, free banking is no to members. It was explained The Chairman relayed details from Rory Clark on this and are longer an option. The Chairman that clubs can purchase the new of his discussion with Mr Rory hopeful we will have more detail is hopeful that Bank of Ireland brand via their chosen supplier Clark of McConnell Clark on this issue in time for our will nevertheless continue to or direct from Botl, the choice is Chartered Surveyors, who is a November executive committee provide a competitive service entirely in their hands. in line with the long-standing member of the rating forum. The meeting. association with Federation As this concluded matters thanks said discussion was based on the clubs having a Bank of Ireland was extended to H&W Welders rating of clubs and in particular, Another energy company MJU affiliation. FSC for hosting the meeting to the effect Nav’s (net annual Energy made an impressive and for the hospitality which valuations) have on such things as presentation on the service they At this point the Treasurer, followed. the BSkyB tariff. provide in respect to monitoring Davy Larmour, presented a club energy costs. The important comprehensive financial report Harry Beckinsale In a meeting with BSkyB, the element of their service is the which was passed as a true Public Relations Officer said tariffs were discussed in monitoring as a club moves record. One item was raised by On behalf of the Secretary, an attempt to bring additional through its contract period. It the Assistant Chairman, Brian Bob McGlone clubs into the BSkyB service at was highlighted, that although the most beneficial cost. The a renewal date could be some association developed with BSkyB months away, energy could be is helping matters and it is our secured at the most beneficial desire to work together to provide rate some months earlier. This what is best for our members. is naturally interesting and will hopefully provide savings for our The Chairman highlighted members. the package available to the Association of Conservative The Chairman touched Clubs, which appears to rely on on Solar Energy which also 75% of the said clubs signing-up has the potential to provide to the agreed tariff. savings, although it can cause Find more refreshing perfection complications with some banks, at facebook.com/CarlingIreland However, we see difficulties which some of which have concern due may arise with this, in that if the to the possible complication with

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pursuit of their chosen sport, N.I. Federation of Clubs remain firmly which is the very foundation of Clubs warned to be vigilant sporting successes enjoyed by a country, recognised throughout Gaming machine thefts on the rise focused on rating review the world as punching well above its weight.

While I appreciate the Minister NI, Professor Eric Saunders, More recently, the Minister, As outlined by Professor We have been informed of a • Active engagement feels that an alternative proposal acknowledged, and I quote, Arlene Foster and Deputy First Saunders, the contribution to worrying spike in the number from staff is essential will more appropriately address “This survey is an indication of the Minister, Martin McGuinness, sport provided by the private of gaming machine thefts on as the proximity of the the issue, I nevertheless feel it economic importance of sporting outlined that sports tourism has member sports, social and mainland UK. machine to the bar is important to remind members clubs in Northern Ireland. the potential to raise up to £1 recreational clubs sector, directly not a deterrent. that we have lobbied for the billion. and in-directly cannot, and Even though these incidents • If in any doubt, additional 20% relief over several “It complements previous economic are not in Northern Ireland, should not, be underestimated. simply ask players years, having been supported by studies undertaken by the Sports Is an already impoverished all clubs should nevertheless to play those at the Legislative Assembly, Council and reinforces the Legislative Assembly in a be very alert to strangers It has always been our aim to existing which has in general been significance of sport across the position to replace the substantial to prevent the same thing games financial support of sport already remain outside the political John Davidson, Chairman, sympathetic to our request. community in Northern Ireland happening here. off, in terms of the employment/ provided by registered sports, arena, rather preferring to rely N.I. Federation of Clubs on the continued cross-party and It should be remembered, that engagement of almost 13,000 (to social and recreational clubs? The crime proceeds as then support of our representatives at As Chairman of the Northern wishes to secure the additional include full-time, part-time, trainees follows: switch the Northern Ireland Legislative Ireland Federation of Clubs, it is 20% rates relief to sports clubs and volunteers) people, the creation It is essential that appropriate A gang of three to five people the Assembly. If this support was incumbent upon me to express is only to the sports & leisure of over £100 million of wealth recognition is afforded to the go into a club and block the machine concern upon learning of the facilities they provide, with other for the economy each year and a number of children, young not to be forthcoming it would view of the target machine off until ‘Petition of Concern’ lodged areas being no different to other consumer expenditure of £500,000 people supported by parents, naturally be incumbent upon us whilst the theft is performed. they have in regard to the proposal to premises. each day on sport. The Sports grandparents and coaches, to make an informed decision on They usually have one moved afford registered sports clubs the Council is working with clubs to totalling thousands, who use their the best way forward. member of the gang distract on. additional 20% rates reduction As long ago as 2001, the then ensure this healthy economic picture own transportation and hired the bar staff/door staff whilst on their sporting facilities. Chief Executive of Sport endures and grows”. buses, giving of their time in the Hospitality Ulster are perceived the theft is occurring and the to have a platform from which victim may not be aware that to promote their interests against they have been robbed until those of others. Under direct rule, the gang has left the club, as it was perceived they had the ear they conceal visible signs of of those framing legislation, with forced entry. the media in general appearing to be of the view that they are able There is no reason why this to speak for everyone, when quite sort of activity can’t take place in Northern Ireland the opposite was, and remains, and we advise the following: the case. • If you do have CCTV The comments made, particularly systems in your club in regard to the quote from the then try and ensure your machines are actively Clubs Order relating to a club’s monitored but be aware that ability to advertise, were inaccurate. they will attempt to block The ‘Members Only’ clause on the view of any camera advertising was something we recording their activities. suggested many years ago when reaching agreement with Mr Ed • Deter thieves by ensuring Specialist Licensing they cannot crowd around Jefferson, RUC Policy Division, your machines, blocking the as to how advertising should be and view of staff. structured. Employment Lawyers We will remain focused on securing improved clubs legislation, entertainment licensing, rating, and other issues relevant to the clubs sector, such as BSKYB etc.

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Membership recruitment The living wage and minimum wage increases

One of the key components to membership. It is the members Club gives the new Member has an element of exclusivity. In the July 2015 Budget the auto enrolment where a club with bar managers without The current National Minimum a Club’s successful and long who must propose and second another bar voucher for £10 Experience has also shown Chancellor introduced a has to contribute 1% when accommodation. Wage (NMW) will run term future lies in the ability new members, not just the then they will be encouraged that many Clubs will recruit compulsory living wage to assist their staging date occurs, • Former steward’s alongside the living wage, there to recruit new members. In committee. It does seem that to ensure they visit the Club new members and will lose the lowest paid employees; it then increasing to 3% of accommodation is being are different levels of NMW, most Clubs, whatever facilities people are often encouraged to at least once to use their bar them at the following year’s will be paid to workers aged 25 banded earnings by September rented out to provide an depending on age and whether are available, only one third become involved in membership voucher. For most Clubs the renewal time. I believe one of and above and initially it will 2018. Thus in total, clubs are additional income to the you are an apprentice. of the total membership uses recruitment if there is some actual cost of providing £20 of the reasons for this is that new be set at £7.20 an hour with a potentially looking at increases club. the Club regularly and its hard form of reward involved. One of bar vouchers will be close to the members are not always made target of £9 an hour by 2020. in wages of up to 39% by 2020. • As a result of the living wage, The current main rates are: core is less than this. The aim the most successful recruitment £10 subscription fee which has as welcome as they should be. Part-time and full-time workers students and people under • aged 21 and over - £6.50 therefore, is to increase the total schemes is known been paid so the exercise is cost All Clubs, by their very nature, will be eligible for the living The living wage starts in 7 25 will be a lot more cost (£6.70) membership in order to increase as the ‘bounty system,’ whereby neutral and will hopefully result tend to have established groups wage rate. months, April 2016 at £7.20 an effective to employ, as only • 18-20 £5.13 (5.30) the proportion which makes a member who introduces a in a new regular Club member. and sections and these can hour. If changes are not made the minimum wage legislation up one third. Membership new member receives some A further method, which has seem daunting to a new person Clubs should plan for the in employment practices clubs will apply. The figures in brackets are the new recruitment is a matter which form of payment, usually by way often proved successful, is using the Club for the first time. introduction of the living are looking at an increase of • Bar hours will have to rates applicable from 1st October should be discussed regularly of a bar voucher. For example, the announcement that the Three or four new members’ wage in the coming years; the some 30p per pint in bar prices be reviewed to ensure 2015. Workers must be of school by committees. Without a if a Club’s membership Club intends to close the evenings should be organised current main minimum wage by 2020. If a pint sells for £3 appropriate staffing at the leaving age (last Friday in June of continuous programme of subscription is £10, the payment membership book. You would during the course of the year to rate is £6.70 per hour, so the then £1 of this income may appropriate times. the school year they turn 16) or over membership recruitment, a of a £10 bar voucher to the be surprised how many people which all members who have eventual living wage represents be required to pay for bar staff • Discussion should be held to get the minimum wage. Club will eventually weaken. introductory member (which will suddenly wish to become joined during the previous an increase of 34.5%. If bar wages. Committees should plan with suppliers to make them Club committees often place will actually only cost the club members of a Club if they think period are invited. These staff and cleaners obtain rises, ahead to cope with this increase, aware of the impact these the onus of responsibility the value of the stock, rather the Club will be difficult to join. social occasions are a great supervisors and the steward examples of initiatives being changes will have on the club for recruiting new members than the whole £10) has in I suspect that human nature way to help ‘break the ice’ and may also expect corresponding considered are: and further discounts should on themselves, rather than many cases created a great deal dictates that most of us wish forge friendships with existing increases. In addition, clubs • Already, many clubs are be explored. correctly placing it on the of interest. Additionally, if the to belong to something which members. should also factor in pension replacing residential stewards

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Where the employee tells you should deal with it as a to social media were not saving measures that will of Health Studies by 33% saving stickers can remind Norman Coleman, While you and your employees you that they cannot come disciplinary issue which could taken recently. It is possible give you the best return on through a behavioural change employees/staff to save energy Crusaders FC may be frustrated by the into work because they have result in a warning. that the employee is in fact investment (ROI). alone. The success of the and help reduce bills. To circumstances, it is important broken their ankle, and then resting at home, but still behavioural modification receive your free stickers, please To arrange a visit contact to proceed with caution you see on Facebook that It is vital that you consider using their social networks A Business Energy Audit is a was measured by Edd:e, our email [email protected] Mark on 028 9073 7252, and not make any irrational they are dancing on both the surrounding facts because to communicate. 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Questions & Answers

Q. On New Year’s Eve we held A. Room Hire charges and from not applying VAT on week i.e. it should be the same a ticket only event and charged event tickets will attract VAT ticket sales for Cultural Events, amount of time as the working VAT on the price of the tickets. unless the reason for the room although you should also be week. If an employee works a During the event we provided hire is a cultural event. There able to use the same argument five-day week, they are entitled live music and singers as is no specific definition of regarding charging for room to twenty-eight days leave per entertainment. We have been a ‘cultural entertainment’ hire for Cultural Events. annum. If an employee works a informed that we may not have within VAT legislation, but Although Clubs need to apply three-day week, the entitlement needed to pay VAT on the sale it is taken to mean any live for this exemption on a case by of these New Year’s Eve tickets performance of a theatrical, case basis, there is no reason is 16.8 days leave per annum. as it could have been defined musical or choreographed why your Club would be unable Employers can set the times as a ‘Cultural Event’. Is this nature. In our experience this to benefit from the exemption that employees take their leave, correct? covers anything from bands, as we have had other Clubs for example for a Christmas singers, comedians, dancers who have succeeded in this shutdown. If an employment or similar. It is important to matter and now no longer ends, the employee has a right note that one person’s idea of apply VAT on the revenue culture may not meet another from ticket sales on cultural to be paid for the leave time person’s view on this issue but events. There is a small chance due and not taken. it doesn’t need to, as long as of reclaiming VAT on past There is no statutory the performance is live and payments, although most Clubs entitlement to paid leave for involves music, dancing, or are focusing on making sure public holidays. Any right to that VAT is not paid going might be seen in a theatre (or paid time off for such holidays similar), then it is likely to be forwards on cultural events. depends on the terms of the cultural in nature. Typically, I would therefore suggest that it contract. If the contract does the biggest VAT savings come is worth seeking to exempt any cultural events that the Club not specify this, the right to holds from VAT on ticket sales paid leave may have built up Our award winning Kilbeggan® Irish Whiskey is an easygoing, or room hire. through custom and practice. approachable whiskey that is uniquely blended with its own Paid public holidays can be Q. Can you let us know what distinctive style. Established in 1757 and hailing from Ireland’s the statutory holiday allowance counted as part of the statutory oldest licensed distillery, Kilbeggan® Irish Whiskey is one of for employees should be 5.6 weeks’ holiday entitlement Ireland’s best-kept secrets. Contract and Domestic Upholstery Specialists and whether bank holidays under the Working Time • Pubs • Clubs • Hotels should be taken as part of the Regulations 1998. • Restaurants • Boats • Caravans • Churches allowance or on top? There are normally eight Public • Re-Upholstery • Repairs A. All employees, whether Holidays per year. • Domestic Suites • Chairs • Antiques • Headboards full-time or part-time, are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks’ Contact: James Lavery If you have a question that paid annual leave. Additional Unit 6, 14 Jubilee Road, Newtownards, your club needs answered then Co. Down BT23 4YH annual leave may be agreed as don’t hesitate to contact the Tel: 028 91820888 part of a contract. A week’s [email protected] leave should allow employees N.I. Federation of Clubs via www.firstchoiceupholstery.co.uk to be away from work for a telephone or email.

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Butterfly Cane Rum is an a premium quality 3 exciting new brand that has just been launched by Botl year old rum matured Wine & Spirit Merchants. in Oak barrels and Based on the Boucher Road in Belfast, supplier and distributor produced by the award Botl is the sole owner of the winning Fernandes Family innovative new brand which Distillers in Trinidad. is targeting the burgeoning demand for rum. Inspired by nature, the Butterfly Cane Rum is a premium-quality, 3 year old pure cane sugar grown rum matured in oak barrels by in Trinidad is harvested the Fernandes Family Distillers in Trinidad. The 3 year old when the native species of golden rum has been developed butterfly, known locally to appeal to the changing taste palate of consumers. as the ‘Scarlet Peacock’ land on the crop feeding The brand name is inspired off the ripe sap. Only when by nature, the pure cane sugar grown in Trinidad is harvested the butterflies gather when the native species of is the crop harvested to butterfly, known locally as the ‘Scarlet Peacock’, land on make Butterfly Cane Rum. the crop feeding off the ripe Sean Burrell shares his cocktail-making expertise with Stephanie Marney and Emma McCoubrey at the recent sap. Only when the butterflies Butterfly Cane Rum launch party held at the Galgorm Estate. gather, is the crop harvested to make Butterfly Cane Rum. spirit itself, to the labelling, accounts. We have high pleased to have the support of Available as a premium-quality, packaging, and point of sale expectations, this is a local the executive committee for the 3 year old Golden rum matured material. Every consideration product and we hope the trade brand and hope that more clubs in oak barrels at 37.5% ABV, has been given to all aspects of will support it.” will choose to list Butterfly alongside a Spiced variant at Butterfly Cane Rums and we Cane 3yo as their golden rum.’ 35% ABV. believe this level of attention Botl, is owned and to detail will give it universal operated by drinks Joan Kelly, Marketing Manager appeal.” industry stalwart Jim for the brand, commented, O’Neill who began his “When developing Butterfly ‘We have been working with career with the Irish Cane Rum, we wanted to outlets to create perfect serves Bonding Company, develop a premium quality and develop the best drinks Diageo and Hollywood rum. The brand and taste around, both the 3 year old and Donnelly, before profile were painstakingly Golden Rum and our Butterfly founding and running researched at every stage Cane Spiced Rum. With rum United Wine Merchants of development and we being one of the key categories for 20 years before firmly believe it will be more in growth, while other spirits its sale to Waverley Born to Mix appealing to both male are in decline, it’s a really TBS. Jim commented, and female drinkers who exciting time for us; this is our “Botl are delighted are becoming more and future and can only be good to be associated with more discerning. It will for Northern Ireland. We the Northern Ireland be positioned comfortably have already secured listings Federation of Clubs alongside the category leaders, with Tesco, Asda, Winemark, and we look forward and is premium in every way, Wineflair local wholesalers to working with more from the smooth 3 year old and numerous top on-trade and more clubs. We are

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Getting OKTOBERFEST-IVE could pay off with a trip to Munich

The celebrated creativity of opportunity Northern Ireland’s on trade for consumers was challenged in October to engage with a prize package of a trip with not only for two to Munich up for some of the grabs, courtesy of Tennent’s best known DEFINING NI. Bavarian classics, but CHARACTERISTICS The trip to remember for two also some staff members will go to the great-tasting outlet (winner to be notified at speciality beers the start of November) which which may be best promoted Tennent’s NI new to them: • Triple Distilled showcased Oktoberfest brands ‘Glücklich zu … and there’s no better time sehen’, as they to celebrate the great Bavarian say!” • Pot Still Style brands of Lowenbrau, Spaten (the ‘official’ Oktoberfest beer) Participating • Spicy and Franziskaner, cordially outlets will joined by other European be judged Pictured at one of the Oktoberfest activities that took place as part of the Tennent’s NI trade favourites; Hoegaarden, Leffe on brand incentive are (centre) Paula Colhoun, Customer Marketing Manager for Tennent’s NI, and • Complex and Staropramen. visibility and Cormac McCool; with Oktoberfest girls (left) Stephanie McGall and Grace Kerr. presentation Paula Colhoun, Customer of the lager brands. In order Bavarian Oktoberfest flag, Christmas Markets in early • Non-Chill Filtered Marketing Manager for to enter, a minimum of four themed chalkboard, drip December …a great chance Tennent’s NI, said, “We images were to have been mats, bar staff badges, and to savour Lowenbrau, Spaten wanted to do something submitted by 23rd October Beer Booklets with tasting and Franziskaner in the special to incentivise and showing how the incentive notes. brands’ native country, with reward the amazing staff kits were used to creative and a guided walking tour of who are championing our sparkling effect! Paula added, “The Northern Munich’s authentic German speciality brands at this key Ireland bar team with the best Christmas markets, 4-star time of year, many of whom The visibility kits featured a Oktoberfest display, judged accommodation, return are almost as passionate about range of themed promotional from the visuals submitted, flights and private airport these great, flavoursome items including: Oktoberfest wins the prize trip and two transfers.” beers as we are ourselves! At tablecloths, bunting, posters, members of staff will be the same time, the initiative a hanging sign, table flags, jetting off to enjoy a fabulous also created a fantastic Bavarian Hats, T-Shirts, a three-night trip to the Munich

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Harp Angel hitches ride in taxi with a difference Belfast-built car of the future helps angel ‘Look on the Harp side’

At 10.04pm on a dark October night, the Harp Angel - dressed THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT. as a mad scientist - caught the ride of a lifetime after zip-lining from Belfast’s iconic Gasworks clock tower, in a nod to an ‘80s sci-fi classic. Waiting to pick him up in his two-seater car was ‘Marty’, a west-Belfast taxi driver UNLESS HE CHOOSES with a thick local accent and a glint in his eye.

The filmed stunt, created by Harp as a way to champion Northern Ireland’s optimistic A DIFFERENT BEER. spirit and the brand’s unique way of ‘Looking on the Harp side’, featured well-known local actors Dan Gordon and Gerard McCabe as ‘Marty’ and the mad scientist / Harp Angel respectively.

Lisa Ronayne, Brand Manager Europe - Harp, said, “In 1985, two of the most celebrated characters in film history took to the skies in a Northern Ireland-built time machine and travelled thirty years into the future, eventually arriving today: Marty (Dan Gordon) and the Harp Angel, pictured alongside their Belfast-built time machine at The Gasworks October 21, 2015. Clock, Belfast.

“At Harp, another iconic Northern Irish brand, we Diageo Reserve World Class wanted to pay respect to the achievements of these two exceptional pioneers of time Bartender of the Year travel and their amazing flying Michito Kaneko from Japan was “When I heard my name, machine. We wanted to thank crowned world’s best bartender I couldn’t believe what I them for their outstanding at the gala final award of the was hearing - I was in total contributions to science fiction Diageo Reserve World Class shock,” said Michito after and thought the best way of Bartender of the Year 2015 held the announcement. “I’m doing this was by paying homage recently in Cape Town. very happy to have won. to their original time-travelling This is definitely a turning journey which took place at the Michito was selected the best point in my life. I can’t wait Hill Valley clock tower in 1955. of the best from among the to tell my wife and family. original 54 contenders, after But I must remember that “I look forward to thanking four days of challenges presided even though I am the World them both in person, in the over by leading authorities in Class champion, I must stay future, if I haven’t already done the world of fine drinking and humble and true to myself so.” experiential cocktail culture. and what I love.”

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Cancer Focus NI scores a first at RSPH Tennent’s NI staff prepare to lend a hand public health awards Tennent’s NI employees have people who are considering, pledged their support to local or who have at some point Cancer Focus Northern Ireland charity, PIPS (Public Initiative considered, ending their own is the first local charity to receive for Prevention of Suicide and Self lives and the organisation has recognition for its excellent Harm), undertaking to raise become synonymous with the achievements at the prestigious £20,000 for their designated provision of support during Royal Society for Public Health charity. crisis times and with suicide and (RSPH) annual awards. self-harm prevention. Launching the appeal, Brian A total of 26 organisations from Beattie, Marketing Director “We are proud to lend a hand across the UK were presented for Tennent’s NI, said, “Our to a charity whose work has such with awards for their work staff are famously generous far-reaching positive impact in in health and wellbeing - but in support of their chosen our community and we look Cancer Focus NI is the first charities and over the years they forward to a close partnership Northern Ireland organisation have raised tens of thousands developing over the year.” to be honoured in the award’s of pounds for a range of good Getting into the picture with a colourful tribute to the PIPS charity’s palm eight year history. causes, supporting important Welcoming the support, Brian tree logo is Brian Beattie, Marketing Director of Tennent’s NI, with Brian work in our community. PIPS Maguire, Chief Executive of Maguire, Chief Executive of PIPS. Cancer Focus NI received its is a fantastic organisation which PIPS, said, “I would just like to award for best practice in its provides suicide prevention and say a big thank you to Tennent’s in this way. We are excited To support PIPS call the wide-ranging work in cancer bereavement support services, NI and its staff for choosing by the partnership and are Events & Fundraising team prevention and care services, counselling and therapies PIPS as its charity of the year. looking forward to working with on 028 9080 5850. To donate particularly the Well Aware across Belfast and throughout It is a tremendous honour Tennent’s NI and its employees visit www.justgiving.com/ service, which brings health Northern Ireland. It supports and privilege to be supported over the coming year.” pipsspireland checks to older people in the community and raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease.

The Well Aware team has Naomi Thompson, from Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, received a prestigious national award on behalf of the visited thousands of residents charity from Lord Kamlesh Patel, vice president of the Royal Society for Public Health. The coveted award is in at sheltered accommodation recognition of Cancer Focus NI’s cancer prevention work and care services, particularly for its Well Aware project. and community venues all over Northern Ireland. the positive response we’ve provide a stage to celebrate the voluntary/charity organisations had since the project started great work of organisations and private sector organisations Dervilia Kernaghan, Cancer two years ago. It’s obvious we regardless of their sector, size all over the UK. Focus NI Well Aware Project are filling a need among some and setting. Coordinator, said, “We of the most vulnerable in our Well Aware is a partnership are delighted to have been society.” “It was an extremely competitive between Cancer Focus NI and recognised by the RSPH. As we field this year and I would Choice Housing and is funded grow older our risk of cancer She added, “Our key messages like to congratulate our 2015 by the Big Lottery Fund. increases with around 75% to everyone, regardless of age, winners who are all exemplars of diagnoses in the over 60s. are don’t smoke, eat a healthy of innovative, progressive For more information or Because of this, Cancer Focus diet, limit alcohol, exercise programmes to improve to arrange a Well Aware NI felt it was vitally important regularly, take care in the sun the health and wellbeing of visit, email: wellaware@ to offer health improvement and take up cancer screening individuals and communities. cancerfocusni.org or call services targeting this age group. when invited.” I hope that their effective 028 9068 0743. programmes will be adopted “Our aim is to empower older Shirley Cramer, CEO of RSPH, and celebrated elsewhere.” To book the Cancer Focus NI people to take control of said, “The RSPH has a long Keeping Well health check their own health and to feel history of promoting good There were entries from van for your workplace or confident enough to speak practice in public health and local authorities, health organisation, call to a doctor if they have any we are proud of our Health organisations, education 028 9066 3281 or email Exclusively distributed by concerns. We’re delighted with and Wellbeing Awards, which providers, social enterprises, [email protected]

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UGAAWA Monthly NI Football Writers’ Quietly wins Tennent’s Gold Cup at Drumbo

Merit Award winner Awards Quietly, trained by Ian Riley fantastic from Navan and owned by the and we K-S-S-Syndicate, Kent, earned enjoyed a £5,000 prize as winner of a superb the Tennent’s Gold Cup Final turnout at Drumbo Park Greyhound for the gala Stadium on 24th October. final night.

In recent weeks a series of fast “The finale and furious heats identified the of the six top dogs for the 2015 Cup Tennent’s Final, with a total prize pot Gold Cup is of £10,000 at stake. On finals a highlight night, all eyes were on the top of the social prize as the dogs came out of as well as the traps for one of Drumbo the sporting Park’s biggest and richest calendar at events. Drumbo Pauric Kerr, centre, displays the UGAAWA Award for September alongside Park, so the All-Ireland minor C championship trophy, won by Tyrone hurlers after Brian Beattie, Marketing we were two epic battles against Mayo. Also pictured is Quinn Building Products, Director for Tennent’s NI, is delighted Top dog ‘Quietly’ is pictured at the trophy presentation with (l-r): John Connor, Racing Manager Cement Sales Manager, Sean McCaffrey and UGAAWA Chairman, delighted at the success of the that for Drumbo Park, Ciaran Burke, Tennent’s promotional girl Steph McGall, trainer Ian Reilly, John Martin. Pic by Jim Dunne September’s Manager of the Month is Ballymena United FC boss Glenn continuing relationship with Tennent’s Ferguson. BBC Sport’s Stephen Watson presented the award to Lee Drumbo Park and says, “We’re Lager was (crouched) David White, Ross Heggarty, Tennent’s NI Regional Sales Manager presenting the trophy There may have been no Ulster of competition, secondly to Doherty, who accepted the award on Glenn’s behalf. delighted to be involved in such at the heart to Eadaoin Keys, Shannon Riley, Frank Burke, and Tennent’s promotional girl Lucy Stewart. sides in action in Croke Park in be a Tyrone hurler and as a a high calibre competition as of that Glenn Ferguson was given September, but there was still defender - sometimes we don’t some outstanding victories the Tennent’s Gold Cup in sociability and that race-goers the nod for the September NI plenty of action for the Quinn get the same recognition as the along the way, most notably conjunction with Drumbo Park. enjoyed themselves and got into Football Writers Award due to Building Products Ulster GAA forwards. It is though, an award their 3-1 win away to Glentoran the party atmosphere; all part of a terrific month that saw his Writers’ Association to get their for the whole team,” said Kerr. followed up with a 6-1 “The excitement that has the craic that makes greyhound squad remain undefeated in teeth into. thrashing of Cliftonville at the surrounded this year’s racing at Drumbo Park such an all competitions. There were After a pulsating draw in Showgrounds. Tennent’s Gold Cup has been exhilarating night out.” Club championships Leitrim, Tyrone trailed by throughout the nine counties eight points in the replay but Pictured at the dominated headlines but it was produced a stunning comeback, Tennent’s Gold Cup an All-Ireland crown that came with Kerr playing a key role in at Drumbo Park are north that most attracted the the number three jersey as Mayo Tommy McMinn, scribes’ attention. Tyrone minor threw everything at them. Kathleen McMinn, hurlers lifted the All-Ireland Tommy McMinn C title after two epic battles Pauric receives an engraved and Laura McMinn against Mayo. Belleek Living vase, from East Belfast training gear from O’Neill’s Constitutional Club. Dominating the Red Hand International Sports, specially rearguard was Pauric Kerr, who designed silver cuff links from marshalled the Tyrone defence Carlingford Design House and from the full back berth. The a deluxe medical kit bag from young apprentice electrician 3FiveTwo at Kingsbridge Private from the Eire Og club admitted Hospital. his surprise at picking up the Pictured at the 2015 Writers’ award, and paid tribute Pauric also receives two tickets final of the Tennent’s to his team-mates. and overnight accommodation NIFWA’s Premiership Player of the Month for September is Linfield striker Gold Cup at for the UGAAWA Banquet Andy Waterworth. Waterworth hit a sensational seven goals in the month Drumbo Park are (l-r) “It’s amazing to get the award which takes place on Friday, of September, including a four goal haul against Warrenpoint Town and a Tennent’s NI’s Jeff and to be recognised, first of November 13, at the Great crucial brace against Glenavon. Andy picked his award up from Stephen Tosh, Ross Heggarty all as a player from this grade Northern Hotel, Bundoran. Watson, BBC Sport. and Rod McCrory.

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HOSPITALITY REVIEW BANNERS (SEPT 2015).indd 1 29/09/2015 15:27 GREAT SPORTING* EVENTS NO. 80 1968 Sobers Hits Six Sixes A Tribute to Munich

Sobers, a true genius of the game. On 31 August 1968, Sir Garfield Sobers’ place in cricket’s hall of fame was cemented, when he became the first player in history to hit six sixes in an over. The West Indian all-rounder was playing for his county Nottinghamshire, and Glamorgan’s Malcolm Nash was the unfortunate bowler on the receiving end of one of the most spectacular displays of clean hitting ever witnessed. A jubilant Manchester United do a lap of honour after winning the Cup. Nottinghamshire were chasing quick runs as they sought From the moment his ‘Busby Babes’ team perished on the ice a declaration, and Sobers found himself up against Nash, at Munich airport in 1958, Matt Busby made it his personal normally a briskish, medium-pace bowler, experimenting as a responsibility to win Manchester United the European Cup, in slow left-armer. The experiment did not last long. Nash’s first order to honour the memory of those who had lost their lives. two deliveries disappeared into the stands of the Cricketer’s Ten years later at Wembley, only Benfica and Eusebio, their world- Inn at Swansea, and it dawned on Sobers that he may be on famous talisman, stood in Busby’s way. The tough Scotsman was not to something special. The third flew straight into the pavilion about to feel intimidated by the opposition, however. He had a new enclosure and the fourth ball cleared the scoreboard. The fifth superstar of his own - young Georgie Best - and in Bobby Charlton, was hit long and straight, and although Roger Davis caught it, he a survivor of the Munich tragedy, he had an ally who understood fell over the boundary rope in the process, and another six was perfectly why this had to be United’s night. Charlton opened the signalled. Sobers pulled the sixth ball out of the ground and into scoring and Eusebio hit back. But Best dribbled round the keeper to St Helen’s Avenue, confirming his place in history. The ball itself put his side ahead again, and even a teenager called Brian Kid got in was not found until the following day. on the act with a classy goal. Charlton’s second settled it at 4-1, and provided the right conclusion to a moving story. Also this year... The European Cup was destined for Old Trafford, and there was an Football - Manchester City won the English First Division for only the inescapable feeling that it was meant to be. For Busby and Charlton, second time in their history. who had carried a decade of weight on their shoulders as they sought Golf - Gary Player triumphed at Carnoustie, winning The Open to make the dream a reality, the realization that they had finally Championship by 2 strokes from Bob Charles and Jack Nicklaus. done it was almost too much. They hugged tearfully, knowing that Formula 1 - Formula One legend, Jim Clark, died after a crash in a their colleagues and close friends of 1958 had been remembered and Formula 2 practice at Hockenheim, Germany. honoured in the best way that was left to those who had survived.

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