VOLUME 31 - Issue 4, 2018

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Minutes of the Executive Meeting Held in the premises of Oasis Retail Services, on Wednesday 13th June 2018

The Chairman, John Davidson, The Chairman spoke on opened the meeting by inviting behalf of the Executive the Secretary, Harry Beckinsale, Committee in congratulating to read the minutes of the the Federation Treasurer, previous meeting, which were David Larmour, on being passed as a true record by Gerry awarded a BEM in Her Gallagher and Joe Patterson. Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The award is in Gerry asked about our recognition of David’s service knowledge, if any, concerning to boxing and his work in the the PSNI visiting clubs and community. public houses. The Chairman confirmed that information The Treasurer provided a indicates that this is a task force detailed financial report, process, which is unrelated to which was subsequently passed Executive Committee members pictured at Oasis Retail Services with normal PSNI policing. as a true record by Jim Hanna Drew Pritchard (right) following their June meeting. and Gerry Gallagher. The Chairman continued to provide examples of issues This was the final meeting which the PSNI appear to be before the summer break, objecting to. Chartered Accountants although the helplines will and Statutory Auditors undoubtedly continue to be The ensuing conversation busy in resolving issues. included social media, which was correctly highlighted The Secretary informed the by Brian McCartney, as something which did not exist committee of a recent award when the Clubs Order was to Gillian Creevy, Chief structured. Nevertheless, a Executive of the Cancer Fund club can fall foul of the law for Children. The said award through no fault of their own, by CO3 was for ‘Inspirational due to unknowns innocently Leader of the Year’. The uploading information. If the Chairman was delighted to information promotes activity learn of this, and will forward in contravention of the clubs a letter of congratulations order, then of course, this can on behalf of the Federation’s lead to difficulties. Executive Committee.

Clubs are advised to, as far as is In closing, the Chairman possible, avoid the use of social thanked Oasis for hosting the media. meeting and for the excellent hospitality provided. One area which has presented problems is a club not having Harry Beckinsale the required visitors book Secretary signed. N.I. Federation of Clubs nifederationofclubs.com Issue 4 2018 Club Review 3 Club Review is published by Media Marketing, Unit B7, Portview Trade Centre, Belfast BT4 1HE - Tel: 028 9045 9864 • Fax: 028 9045 9034 • Email: [email protected] Federation Update

General Data Protection Regulation The ‘Sky’s’ the limit NIFC Treasurer awarded

(GDPR) now in force The association established with engagement of Rory Clark, of BEM in Honours List Sky has, in the majority of cases, McConnell Clark, to obtain, or provided substantial savings indeed enhance, a club’s rating As you will have read in the last you keep personal data. This that is specific to their context service for small organisations in recognition of his voluntary for those clubs with a sports NAV. edition of Club Review, General includes employees, volunteers, about how they handle (option 4) - you can also email service to boxing and the registration, and indeed, savings Data Protection Regulation service users, members, personal data and enact privacy [email protected] community in Northern Ireland. (GDPR) took effect from 25th supporters and donors. The principles. under the original Club tariff I am pleased to confirm that • a self-assessment toolkit for small agreed with Sky. a recent announcement, May 2018. legislation: Following a successful amateur and medium enterprises confirming that an increase • requires organisations to register Support from the regulator boxing career, which included • a code of practice for writing The Federation are pleased in Sky tariffs is being applied This topic is causing much if they keep records (unless they The Information Commonwealth Gold privacy notices . to work with Sky in resolving throughout the UK and Ireland, concern as compliance with are exempt and this includes most Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is medal and Olympic Quarter issues with their representatives will not be applied in Northern GDPR requires a change in charities and clubs) the regulator for data protection • an extensive index of specific final success, David turned in Northern Ireland, with a Ireland. many policies and procedures • governs the processing of personal and privacy law. Their website guidance on a broad range of professional in 1977, winning number of our clubs expressing and is not simply a tick box data including ‘personal sensitive https://ico.org.uk/for- related topics like marketing, the British Bantamweight title thanks. Should you require information exercise; it needs all staff and data’ organisations/ is an excellent CCTV, data deletion, and filing in 1983. on the Sky service, please do not David Larmour (BEM), volunteers to embrace new • requires organisations to comply source of information and systems procedures. with eight principles for data support and includes: The major benefit is, of course, hesitate to call the Federation Treasurer, N.I. Federation of Clubs • advisory visits to your provided where a club has Secretary, Harry Beckinsale, on Davy has participated in talks to protection • their Guide to GDPR that they organisation for a day, with a The Northern Ireland schoolchildren across Northern To help you comply with • allows employees, service users will regularly update and an a sports registration, which 07889 681714, who will always short follow up report. Federation of Clubs executive Ireland, discussing his career GDPR, we advise the following and other contacts to request to FAQ page for charities in a number of cases has endeavour to assist you when been achieved through the possible. committee is delighted to and how boxing can help to all clubs. see the personal data held on • specific pages for charities congratulate their Treasurer, break down sectarian divisions. Of course, please feel free them. • specific pages for small David (Davy) Larmour, on He is commemorated on the to contact the Federation Information and guidance organisations being awarded a British Empire ‘Shankill Road Boxing’ mural on Data protection legislation Every organisation should have • an advice service by phone on Helplines and we will provide Medal (BEM) in the 2018 Hopewell Crescent in his native covers everyone about whom a written policy and procedure 0303 123 1113 with a specific guidance where required. Queen’s birthday honours list, Belfast.

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Federation experience the ‘Spirit of Adventure’ Gaming - why there’s everything to play for

The Federation Executive were traveling to the Bayview Hotel The introduction of new updated to accept the new £1 Clubs that have CCTV systems until they have moved on. invited to the world famous on the beautiful north coast, polymer banknotes, together coin to a consistent standard. should ensure the machines are If the machine alarm sounds, Bushmills Distillery on a followed by a tour of the with the new £1 coin, has been actively monitored; however, this is a strong indicator that beautiful day in May. The visit, distillery in the company of a a technically and logistically Machine incomes may have this will not necessarily deter something is amiss and needs courtesy of Patrick Morgan, tour guide, who provided a very difficult process for machine been adversely impacted earlier thieves, as they will often to be urgently investigated. Key Account Manager NI for knowledgeable and interesting suppliers. Every note acceptor, this year due to these problems block the view to any camera Proximo Spirits UK, provided a lecture followed by a tasting coin mechanism and recycler but should now be returning to recording their activities. Also, clubs should always check perfect setting in which to tour experience. has had to be reprogrammed more normal levels. The best way to deter thieves suppliers ID badges before the distillery and experience the several times to accept the from attacking machines is by allowing anyone to collect, expertise applied to producing, It is evident that this major new notes and £1 coin and to The gaming machine industry ensuring they cannot crowd repair or remove a machine. maintaining and developing the tourist attraction is growing in remove acceptance of the old has worked extremely hard to around them to block the view iconic brand as a world leader. popularity, with facilities being paper notes and the round £1 accommodate and deal with of staff and any CCTV. There have been further cases increased to accommodate the coin. these major currency changes this year whereby thieves The day commenced with demand for the brand. and has had to absorb all The proximity of the have walked into a club and an early start from Belfast, Unfortunately, the technical the costs of doing so with no machine to the bar does not said that the committee have specifications of the note were financial assistance given by necessarily deter them but organised a machine change. Time passes so quickly when such, that the suppliers of Government. active engagement from staff They have then ‘removed’ the you’re enjoying yourself, and the actual note acceptor units or members does. If in doubt, old machine and simply driven this trip was no exception. had to issue several complex Be warned - fraudulent simply explain that only off with it, complete with its software updates to ensure activity members and their bona fide contents. The Federation Chairman, compatibility with machines There are organised criminals guests are allowed to play the (Back row l-r) Brian McCartney, Jim McCaul, Joe Patterson, Jim Wilson, John Davidson, expressed his produced by all the various that specifically target gaming gaming machine, then ask that If in doubt, always contact Jim Hanna, Philip Mallon, and our host for the day, Patrick Morgan. sincere thanks on behalf of manufacturers. machines. This is more of they play existing credits off your machine supplier to the Executive Committee, to (Front l-r) Gerry Gallagher, Harry Beckinsale, John Davidson, Davy an issue for pubs, as in clubs and switch the machine off check. Patrick for hosting the event. Larmour and Tom McMinn. As a result, and despite only members and their bona everybody’s best efforts, there fide guests may use gaming has been an unprecedented machines. Clubs should number of ‘note jams’. nevertheless remain vigilant In addition, the £1 coin for unknown machine players tolerances changed as they attempting to access their became more worn leading to machines. increased coin rejection. All machine operators therefore They usually operate in groups saw a huge spike in the number of at least three people and of service calls attended due typically work together to block to note reader jams and coin sight of the machine whilst the acceptance issues. theft is performed.

Recently further new firmware One person will tend to has been released to the distract the bar or door staff market which, once applied to whilst the theft is occurring machines, will see the number and a club may not even be of note jams reduce to more aware that they have been normal levels. By now, all coin robbed until long after they mechanisms should have been have left the premises. N.I.F.C. HELPLINES O7889 800329 07889 681714 07889 800325 E-mail: [email protected]

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Questions & Answers P&O Ferries make ‘Club Travel’ easy

Q. We have a vacancy caused by rules make clear, if a member Q. We are considering hiring an that they will not be willing to A club exchange, an annual you can get yourself a Starbucks®, the retirement of our Chairman is elected to more than one employee using a ‘zero hours’ work additional hours. You may getaway or perhaps a competition if you are a coffee aficionado. and the Officers would like position, they must choose contract although we are not find that you have sufficient - whatever the reason your club our Treasurer to take on this which office they wish to fill. sure if these contracts are still flexibility in your current may have to travel to Great If you prefer to treat yourself to legal and if they are appropriate Britain, P&O Ferries would like a seat in an exclusive, tranquil responsibility after the AGM. Therefore, should the Treasurer employees to cover additional for use by a Club? hours as and when required. to help you with organising your space, you can upgrade to the Would it be possible for this wish to stand for election to group travel. Club Lounge from only £12 member to hold both positions? the office of Chairman at the A. You are correct that there It is important to note that has been press coverage of employees on zero hours each way (pre-booked price), that A. There is nothing to prevent AGM, and they are successful, Regardless of how often your currently includes free Priority the Treasurer from standing for then they will have to resign the these types of Contracts of contracts are still entitled to Employment over the last few group plans on travelling, it is Boarding for Cars (worth £6). both offices, but as your club’s position of Treasurer. the normal employment rights, years. It is typically recognised notably that they will accrue worth checking out the P&O You can enjoy a selection of However, there is nothing by most people who engage in Ferries’ Clubs and Societies daily newspapers, magazines and holiday time for the hours which Upgrade your ticket to enjoy the comfort of Club Lounge, plus to prevent the Treasurer the debate over these types of offering. a complimentary wine, soft or they work and that they must complimentary priority boarding. from being appointed as the contracts that they are useful receive the minimum wage. hot drink, served at your table. Chairman under the casual P&O Ferries operate the You can also order a light bite or take a stroll on the outer that your adventure begins in to some industries, hospitality These types of contracts are shortest, fastest crossing between from the Club Lounge menu, deck. Before you know it, you’ll Larne, so by the time you arrive vacancies rule and for this being one of those industries. unlikely to be banned in the Northern Ireland and Scotland then sit back and take in the sea be in Cairnryan. in Scotland you’ll be relaxed position to be held jointly The hospitality industry needs future as most people accept from Larne to Cairnryan; getting views. and ready to enjoy the rest of until the AGM. This would has wide seasonal trends and that they can be useful for you to Scotland in just under The warm welcome by the your break. What next, as P&O at least give the Treasurer an also frequent one off events such employers and employees in two hours. With seven sailings a For the hungry, head to the food P&O Ferries team will ensure Ferries would say, is up to you! opportunity to see whether as parties. This means that many specific circumstances, the pubs and clubs will have some day, there is also plenty of choice court for everything from hearty they find the role of Chairman hospitality sector being the Travelling in only one or two cars? casual employees who can assist and flexibility. cooked breakfasts to traditional comfortable and, indeed, key example. It is, however, during busy periods. This type of fish and chips. It offers a full Contact your club secretary for details of how to still claim a whether the Committee think foreseeable that in the future, employment can be of benefit to Whether it be a coach or range of family favourites to keep discount as a member of the N.I. Federation of Clubs. they are suitable. restrictions may be placed both employers and employees. minibus, or you want to everyone happy throughout the on these contracts to prevent book multiple cars on one of day. Enjoy freshly prepared hot It is accepted that many Clubs exclusivity agreements being P&O Ferries’ sailings, you are meals, salads and snacks from will need to have additional used (stopping an employee on a encouraged to pop your details around the world, including assistance during special zero hours contract from working for into this dedicated webpage delicious curries and tasty events, to cover established another employee) and that a code www.poferries.com/clubs to see sandwiches, as well as all your employees holiday time, assist of practice regarding fair use what deal they can do for your favourite hot and cold drinks. CLUBS AND with employee sickness absence of this contract will have to be group. and to provide greater bar abided to by employers. If you are someone who likes SOCIETIES TRAVEL coverage during peak times of Q. In our Rules, a person has to If you have not been on-board a distraction you will be spoilt the year such as Christmas. in a while, the best view in the for choice between having the MADE EASY Zero hours contracts can be have been a Member for at least ship, without a doubt, is in its option to avail of the free WiFi, of use to employees, such as one year before being eligible Are you planning your next trip to Scotland comfortable bar and lounge, do a spot of retail therapy in the with a group of friends or your club? university students or employees to stand for election to the Committee. Can you confirm which is one of the areas that shop, take in the movie of the with family commitments who was part of the ships’ recent day in the cinema, challenge for all sizes of groups – contact us today if this still applies to Casual WI like the flexibility that these for more information. A F N REE RE refurbishment. This is also where your friends in the games arcade, TUR Vacancy appointments? CRO N contracts provide. F SSING OR A CAR + 2 P EOPLE It is important to be aware that A. We can confirm that an employee on a zero hours this time limit of one years’ contract does not have to accept membership does not apply in any work that is offered to them. the event of a casual vacancy A typical Club will therefore appointment. Therefore, the have most of its employees on Committee can appoint a minimum guaranteed hours Member to a casual vacancy per week and may have a even if they have been a selection of casual employees Member for less than a year. who are willing to accept work as and when it is offered. Also If you have any questions you need remember, that just because an answered for your club, then please For more information, visit: employee is contracted to do 20 send them to us at: poferries.com/clubs hours per week, does not mean [email protected] P&O Ferries gets you to Scotland on the fastest crossing. What next is up to you.

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Avoid price hikes with Raven Club raise They were country when an energy review funds for NICHS country wasn’t cool

Clubs should be aware of Companies that specialise in Geri is the proud owner of a to me’, having gone to No.1 in recent energy price hike areas such as: telegram of congratulations, the European country charts. announcements. There’s no • LED Lighting sent by the Bachelors, who won better time to have a review of • Thermodynamic Hot Water the same competition two years With two No1s in the Australian your energy bills carried out, so Systems earlier! country charts, he has now been you are encouraged to contact • Solar PV & Battery Storage nominated for the International MJ Utilities to make sure • Power Factor Correction / After a few years Geri returned Country Star Newcomer Award, you’re not paying more than Voltage Optimisation to Belfast to take up a career in held in November. you have to - all it takes is a two • Telecoms – mobile, landline nursing. However, showbusiness minute telephone call. & broadband remained a major interest, He is also taking his band to • Merchant Processing leading to Geri joining the the American Consulate in MJ Utilities are also pleased Services famed dance band ‘Love Bug’. Belfast, following an invitation to announce that they now During her five years with ‘Love by the Ambassador to entertain work with other companies If you would like information Bug’, the band recorded her hit his guests for the American that may be able to help reduce on any of the aforementioned Nigel Blair, Belfast 89FM. single ‘Father’. Independence celebrations. your clubs’ expenditure even products and services, then further. please contact Mark Rooney I recently had the pleasure of A career break of two decades I have just been informed James James Lynas on 077 7699 4807 interviewing two of Ireland’s followed, during which time has secured the No1 position in or email Pictured above is (l-r) Jan Harvey (NICHS), Mrs Jeanette Ervine and finest Country singers on my Geri raised her family, following the Downtown Country chart. I wish James and Geri the very [email protected] Mr Denis Rowan, President of the Raven Social Club. Belfast 89FM show. James which she returned to the music So it all appears to be happening best in their music careers. Lynas and Geri Kane, both of business, performing Country for James, but be assured his feet On 10th June, friends and Jan Harvey of NICHS, thanked whom are proud to be natives songs, which have always been remain firmly on the ground. Nigel colleagues of the late David the Chairman, Stevie Beattie, of Belfast, are two artistes with where her heart lies. Ervine, past Chairman of the and the members and friends heart-warming personalities, in Raven Social Club (RSC) in East of the club. She commented, addition to their vocal ability. Geri has enjoyed a successful Belfast, presented N.I. Chest “These much-needed funds will recording career, touring the Geri recalled from her earliest We can help you buy better Heart & Stoke (NICHS) with a help contribute to our research, length and breadth of Ireland, memories, her love of music cheque for £2,032. aimed at preventing deaths from with a recent tour of Scotland, and use less energy and singing, her debut as a and a new tour in England heart disease. The RSC has Contract and Domestic Upholstery Specialists MJ Utilities / Utilitywise partnership: proud to be working with Every year since his untimely singer at the age of eleven, commencing shortly. This is raised thousands of pounds for • Pubs • Clubs • Hotels The Northern Ireland Federation of Clubs. death in 2007, the RSC appearing with Mr Tommy a Lady who knows where she NICHS and we cannot thank • Restaurants • Boats • Caravans • Churches members and friends have James on his popular UTV wants to be, and armed with the • Re-Upholstery • Repairs organised a fundraising night you enough.” show, ‘Tommy’s Toy Shop’, talent to get her there. • Domestic Suites • Chairs • Antiques • Headboards and sponsored walk to raise which provided a fee at that money for NICHS in memory of Mrs Jeanette Ervine, widow of time of £11. James Lynas, has been David. Club Chairman, Stevie the late David Ervine said, “I influenced by Country music Beattie, paid tribute to the efforts am overwhelmed by the efforts Whilst being educated at St from an early age, being inspired of all those involved in saying, “It of the club staff, members and Genevieve’s School, Geri by such vocalists as George never ceases to amaze me how friends, who turn out every year joined the school band, named Strait, George Jones, Johnny our members turn out every year to remember David in this way. ‘The Ponchos’, making their Cash and others. By the time The energy market is becoming more and more complex, and prices are in memory of our past Chairman It is wonderful to be part of their first live performance at the James was eight-years-old he notoriously volatile. Good energy management is becoming a significant and friend David Ervine. Since fundraising efforts.” Grove Theatre, followed by would perform at sing-a-longs business administrative burden. We have access to specialist pricing appearances at several other books from major suppliers in Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland our first fundraiser in 2008, we with the family. Being spotted by with the aim to help clients buy better and reduce what they spend. We have raised over £28,000 for venues, and appearances on the the late John Munn, resulted in Mr Denis Rowan, a close friend take time to understand your business and make sure you get the right N.I. Chest Heart & Stroke, and BBC programme ‘Speak Easy’. touring as an Elvis tribute show. combination of price and service level. of the late David, and who has it is comforting to know that Whilst in her mid teens, Geri To arrange a visit: our efforts go some way to help been made President of the club, entered a talent competition in James re-invented his career, The Hillside, Hillsborough 028 9073 7252 / 077 7699 4807 said, “I am honoured to be made Contact: James Lavery or email [email protected] preventing further deaths from Dublin’s Drake Hotel, winning recording ‘Dont close your eyes’, Utilitywise helpline & advice please these causes. We miss David, President and delighted that one in the final, which provided which featured on ‘The Phil Unit 6, 14 Jubilee Road, Newtownards, Co. Down BT23 4YH call 0044 (0) 845 653 1034 [email protected] or email [email protected] however, we are delighted to be of my first engagements was to a prize of a holiday for two in Mac Show’, with his videos now www.firstchoiceupholstery.co.uk present this cheque in memory able to remember him in this New York, and a cash prize of played on Sky channels, with his Tel: 028 9182 0888 way.” of my friend. £1,000! song, ‘She don’t look that lonely

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Bushmills Irish Whiskey showcase breakthrough Irish talent with #BlackBushStories

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New offerings from WKD One small step for health

WKD launches cocktails The cocktail-in-a-can approach – giant step against cancer in cans to on-trade affords bar staff the ultimate in cocktail speed of serve: no need Cancer Focus Northern impact on your health. If you WKD is launching an exciting for individual ingredients, no Ireland called on local men to are diagnosed with cancer at an range of cocktails in cans wastage and easy to pour. WKD take one small step for their earlier stage there are so many to provide outlets with a Mixed cocktails are ideally suited health - which could be a giant more options for treatments, convenient and speedy way to to busy venues or events or peak step against cancer - as part of leading to better outcomes. serve quality cocktails. Under trading periods; they allow staff Men’s Health Week in June. the name WKD MIXED, the to focus on serving rather than “Men seem more aware of 6% ABV pre-mixed cocktails are on preparation. Cancer has a major impact on preventable health problems available in three flavours and the health of men in Northern and the importance of seeking packaged in stylish 250ml cans. All three cocktails are available Ireland with around 6,600 early medical advice and in 12 x 250ml shrink-wrapped diagnosed with the disease treatment, which is very good The three new WKD MIXED cases. WKD Mixed will be each year - but more and more news.” cocktails are: supported by striking point-of- men are surviving and thriving. CHEEKY V: port, Blue & sale materials to build in-outlet Cancer Focus NI has a lemonade flavour awareness, and a huge social “Our message is positive - comprehensive range of PASSIONISTA: rum, Passion Fruit media campaign, involving almost 50% of all cancers Gerry McElwee (left), head of cancer prevention, and James Creighton, from & lemonade flavour intriguing teasers and consumer can be prevented with a services geared towards Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, put their best feet forward for Men’s Health OH SCHNAPP: peach schnapps, competitions. The launch will healthier lifestyle and seeking making it easier for men to Week in June. The theme for this year was’ One small step for health - a Berry & orange flavour be communicated using the appropriate support,” said get health checks and discuss giant step against cancer’. If you have any concerns about cancer, call the Over the years the WKD brand single-serve range will make creative theme ‘Pick a Mixed’ Gerry McElwee, Cancer Focus their concerns. These include Cancer Focus NI NurseLine on 0800 783 3339 for advice and support. has become synonymous in WKD cocktails available in WKD MIXED delivers perfectly which is all about making NI’s head of cancer prevention. the Keeping Well van, which the on-trade with fun, multi- ready-to-serve (RTS) cans for the prepared cocktails every time. choosing a drink exciting. brings checks and advice serve sharing cocktails; the new first time. “There are some simple to sports clubs, workplaces, guidelines that everyone can colleges and leisure centres. Gillian Creevy wins Tropical new flavour For on- follow - keep to a healthy The Refurbishment announced from WKD trade outlets weight, eat healthily, be active, The charity brings stop ‘Inspiring Leader’ award take care in the sun, limit smoking support, information wanting to Specialists WKD is adding a tropical alcohol and don’t smoke. talks and Male Quick Fit CEO, Cancer Fund for Children keep their Bespoke design and joinery packages for: new flavour to its range. checks to community and The brand’s impressive premises “It’s our mission to encourage health centres and other Gillian Creevy has been Chief Pubs | Clubs | Hotels track record of new product glass- men to take action and venues. There are also free Executive of Cancer Fund for development continues with improve their health. It’s never counselling and support Children since 2002. Since Restaurants | Retail Outlets free, the launch of WKD Mango too late to start incorporating services for men and their joining the charity, she has We offer a complete turnkey package and Crush. WKD simple but healthy steps into families, a confidential successfully combined her a one stop shop for the refurbishment of Mango your daily life. 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Ireland. telesales drives, nationwide flavours Keeping Well van or other services email behealthy@ on-trade sampling activity, - Blue, Gerry added: “Get unexplained Under Gillian’s leadership, In recognition of her student-specific promotional changes in your body checked cancerfocusni.org, call 028 the charity officially opened achievements with the charity, Passion support, and a huge social out by your doctor and men 9066 3281 or visit www. Ireland’s first, and only, Gillian was awarded ‘Inspiring media campaign. Fruit, over 60 should take up free cancerfocusni.org therapeutic short break Leader of the Year’ at the Classic Pubs and Clubs and Berry NHS bowel screening when centre for children living with CO3 Leadership 31 Ballygowan Road, Comber, County Down BT23 5PG If you’d like more information cancer in 2014. She is now Awards held WKD Mango Crush will also - in being sold in crown-cap offered. T. 07988 928696 E. 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UGAAWA Monthly Merit Award winner by Tony McGee

Just now, Monaghan star, Conor McManus, may not be feeling top of the world after the recent semi-final loss to Fermanagh. But he can still look back fondly on the month of May, during which he lit up the knockout scene with a sparkling display against Tyrone in the provincial quarter-final.

The Farney fellow polished off Monaghan’s win with a spectacular distance point, from close to the right-hand sideline, that snuffed out Tyrone’s hopes of victory. It was Conor’s sixth point of the game - his second from play - and it helped him earn the UGAAWA Merit Award for May. Frank McManus (centre) receives the May Merit Award on behalf of his son Conor, from Sales & Marketing Manager, Seamus McMahon (right), and UGAAWA Treasurer, Tony McGee. Picture by Jim Dunne Unfortunately, Conor couldn’t attend the presentation of his that he has been honoured in Losing to Tipperary in the award but his father, Frank, this way. NFL Division Two final was deputised and paid tribute to a bitter pill for the Cavan the Ulster GAA Writers for the “Winning the monthly award is lady footballers to swallow, work they do in organising the not something that a player sets but midfielder Donna awards scheme. out to achieve but it is great to English received the perfect win it when that happens. antedote to help ease the “I was glad to see the ball go pain a little, when named as over the bar for that point, “It is an excellent award to win. the UGAAWA Merit Award as I just hit it in the general When you look over the many winner for April. direction of the posts,” Conor famous players who have won recalled, when told that the it over the past 30 years it is “I am shocked but absolutely score had helped him to win the a great honour to have one’s delighted to receive this monthly award, the third time name included.” award,” said Donna who has been 10 years in the Breffni county squad. “It is Entertainment Licence Renewals marvellous to be named the winner of the April Merit UGAAWA April Merit Award winner, Award and does take away a Electrical Inspections Donna English (Cavan). bit of the hurt after losing to Picture by Jim Dunne. Fire Risk assessments Tipperary. Donna (28) from Arva, was out Lyle Dunn 07748634430 “After losing the Division Two of the game for a spell with a final in a replay last year, we shoulder injury but stormed E: [email protected] hoped for better luck this time. back to turn in starring roles, We were very keen to get up during April, in league games into the top division, as playing against Tyrone and Sligo against the best teams is where and even against Waterford, you learn.” although Cavan lost that game.

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Annual NIFWA Awards

Crusaders winger, Gavin Whyte, took two of the main prizes at the Northern Ireland Football Awards ceremony.

Whyte, 22, was named as Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year after helping Crusaders to the league title.

Coleraine’s Oran Kearney won Manager of the Year after steering the club to a second place finish and the Irish Cup.

The Women’s Player of the Year was Lauren Perry, who inspired Linfield Ladies to trophy glory in 2018

Jonny Evans was crowned International Personality of the Year and Linfield’s Lauren Perry was named Women’s Football Personality of the Year.

Another hugely popular winner Pictured is Crusaders winger, Gavin Whyte, winner of the Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year Awards, on the night, was legendary TV alongside Women’s Player of the Year winner, Lauren Perry, Linfield. presenter and commentator, Jackie Fullerton, who won the into the Malcolm Brodie Hall Dr Malcolm Brodie Lifetime of Fame. Achievement Award. Dundela were named as Whyte, who scored 21 goals for Non-Senior Club of the the Crues as they won the Irish Year, Michael McCrudden Premiership, was also selected of Institute was crowned in the Premiership Team of the Championship Player of Year. the Year and Dundela’s Jordan Hughes was named The line-up for the team of the Intermediate Player of the Year. year was dominated by title rivals Crusaders and Coleraine, Premiership Team of the Year who contributed nine of the 11 Chris Johns (Coleraine) players, with Glenavon’s Mark Billy Joe Burns (Crusaders) Sykes and Cliftonville’s Golden Stephen O’Donnell (Coleraine) Boot winner Joe Gormley Gareth McConaghie (Coleraine) the other players to earn Aaron Traynor (Coleraine) recognition. Gavin Whyte (Crusaders) Ciaron Harkin (Coleraine) Goal of the Year was awarded to Mark Sykes (Glenavon) Crusaders’ Billy Joe Burns, for Paul Heatley (Crusaders) his effort against Linfield, while Jamie McGonigle (Coleraine) Liam Beckett presents Coleraine Manager, Oran Kearney, with his Jimmy Nicholl was inducted Joe Gormley (Cliftonville) Manager of the Year award.

20 Club Review Issue 4 2018 nifederationofclubs.com GREAT SPORTING* EVENTS NO. 101 Eusebio - the total gentleman 1968 Manchester United had waited a long time for their chance to become kings of Europe. They’d Akhwari shows real grit even lost half their potential European Cup winning team in the terrible Munich air crash in 1958. And now ten years later, they were in the final, trying to win their first (and England’s first) European Cup, against the great Benfica, who had the unstoppable goal-scoring genius Eusebio in their ranks.

It was the ultimate challenge for players, such as United’s young talent, George Best. Other players, like Bobby Charlton, who had survived the 1958 plane crash, were playing their hearts out for absent friends, team mates, town and country. The manager, Busby, who himself was given the last rites after the Munich crash, was there willing his team on; it was as if the John Stephen Akhwari hobbles into the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City to world was willing Manchester United to win. finish what he had started just under three and a half hours earlier. And then, in the closing stages of normal time, terror struck the hearts of Busby, Best, Charlton and the whole Manchester United After the marathon had already finished and the medal ceremony side. Suddenly, out of nowhere, appeared Eusebio with the ball, was completed, people were slowly leaving their seats and emptying clean through on his own, inside the penalty box, about to score. the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City, when an announcement came Eusebio shot from almost point blank range at the Manchester over the tannoy system. One last runner was about to make his way United goal - for what would have surely won the European Cup. into the stadium. Somehow, United’s Alex Stepney saved the shot. Eusebio stood there, amazed at first and then he started to applaud Stepney. Almost out of the cold darkness emerged a hobbling John Stephen Eusebio even tried to put his arm around Stepney to congratulate Akhwari of Tanzania. With a bloody and bandaged leg, he him as the intense game continued. completed the final lap as the remaining spectators cheered him on. Stepney didn’t know what was going on and encouraged Eusebio Although Akhwari had taken a bad fall much earlier in the race and to rejoin the game immediately. Eusebio jogged away while still knocked his head, got trampled on, cut and dislocated his knee, he clapping his hands towards Stepney. United went on to win in extra picked himself up and started the long hobble home. time but Eusebio’s sporting approach to the game won the hearts of football fans around the world forever. Having crossed the finish line, Akhwari collapsed into the arms of the medical personnel who then took him to hospital. When asked the next day why he didn’t stop when he was injured, he famously It happened in 1968... answered, ‘My country did not send me to Mexico City to start the Football - Manchester City are crowned First Division champions, pipping race. They sent me to finish.’ their fierce rivals United, by only 2 points. John Stephen Akhwari had travelled more than 11,000km to race in Snooker - England’s John Pulman, defeated Australian, Eddie Charlton the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games, and run the race he certainly did. in the final of the World Championship by 39 frames to 34. Cycling - Belgium’s Eddie Merckx, aka the Cannibal, due to his His steely determination and grit is an inspiration to many athletes. insatiable attacking style, wins his first Grand Tour, the Giro d’Italia.

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