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ReviewVOLUME 23 - Issue 4, 2010 Federation Update
Minutes of the executive meeting Held in the West Belfast Sports & Social Club on Saturday 8th June 2010
The Chairman, John Davidson, While we welcome opened the meeting with an the additional late apology received from Philip nights and the Mallon. The Minutes of the relaxing of the very previous meeting were read strict accountancy and passed without amendment regulations we and proposed and seconded by remain concerned Raymond Connor and Brian about aspects of the McCartney. penalty points system, so much so that we The Secretary then read have discussed the correspondence received with detail with our legal explanations provided where representative. As required. they say, ‘the devil is in the detail’ and Correspondence from the while things may Minister, Margaret Ritchie look positive other MLA provided details of aspects of the Bill The executive committee wth officers of West Belfast Sports & Social Club the proposed Licensing Bill. overshadow the benefits. The Chairman elucidated on that it is not private member correspondence received from sports, social and recreational various bodies, an increasing clubs which pose a threat but number of which are now rather the availability of low being received via email with cost alcohol which is feeding a big increase in the use of the the stay at home culture to Federation helplines. the detriment of us all. Clubs are aligned with sport and The proof of age scheme recreational activity with remains a contentious area, and the social club aspect being while important, it remains an important and indeed difficult to police. Indeed we an essential part of that are reminded of the scheme structure. In fact, where would organised and financed by the Government find the finance Portman Group which was to replace that provided by the shelved. social aspect of a sports club, particularly in the present It is planned to meet Margaret economic climate. Ritchie’s successor Alex Attwood MLA and of course the The question of door DSD committee at the earliest supervisors was raised, opportunity. As a forerunner with clarification that the we have continued to engage requirement does not apply to with various sporting bodies. private member clubs unless they engage the services of an We were disappointed to be outside agency to provide door made aware that the FRLT (now supervisors. Pubs of Ulster) are lobbying against the additional late Details of the ongoing work nights available to clubs. They to establish a voluntary code would do well to remember of practice were discussed
2 Club Review Issue 4 2010 nifederationofclubs.com Published by Media Marketing, B1.06 Portview Trade Centre, Belfast BT4 1HE - Tel: 028 9045 9864 • Fax: 028 9045 9034 • Email: [email protected] Club law and management however things seem to have but have not explored utilising VAT on pool and snooker tables update slowed down on this matter. this channel to secure rates We of course do not have relief. It would appear that a number to use snooker/pool tables the problems faced by other of clubs may not be benefiting in addition to their standard sectors in the leisure industry, The Treasurer presented a from the reclaim of VAT rated yearly membership is nevertheless it is an important financial report which was available on income from exempt from VAT - VAT notice issue and we remained focused proposed and seconded by snooker and pool. 701/45 Paragraph 3.5.7’. on seeing a satisfactory outcome Gerry Gallagher and Jim in the interests of everyone. Hanna. It has been confirmed that any The relevant extract from that amount paid by members of notice is as follows: Details of the recent The Chairman made a a Member’s Club for use of “You should exempt any C.O.R.C.A. meeting hosted suggestion that we consider either pool or snooker facilities additional amounts the in Belfast was discussed. It holding monthly meetings on (whether this is paid directly members pay to use the was agreed that the meeting a day or evening other than into the machine or via a light sports facilities such as pool was most informative with Saturday particularly in the meter) is exempt from VAT. or snooker tables.” - Public particular reference made to summer months. Any clubs which have been Notice 701/45, s 3.5.7 the correspondence forwarded paying VAT on these amounts Paragraph 2. to Tesco’s by C.O.R.C.A. As there was no further should contact HMRC in Chairman Philip Smith. business the Chairman thanked order to obtain a refund, Therefore any such sporting the West Belfast Sports & which we understand could go facilities should be exempt Rates relief was also discussed Social Club for hosting the back six years. from VAT, if you have paid with interest expressed on the meeting and for the kind VAT on such items in the past relief afforded to sports clubs hospitality which preceded and An officer of HMRC four years then you are advised in Northern Ireland. It would followed the meeting. confirmed that ‘any additional to contact HMRC and apply appear that many clubs on the amounts that members pay for a refund. mainland have sports facilities Bob McGlone, Secretary
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The devil is in the detail
devil is in the detail with the As one would expect it was we appreciate, however it potential in other aspects of natural for us to engage with would appear that department the bill to create greater powers the representatives of respective officials do not share that view than those which already exist. sporting bodies with which and are determined to keep We do not share the view that we are closely associated. things very much as they were, we are in competition with With sport relying on their simply moving things around other sectors of the licensed associated social clubs to to provide the perception trade – far from it – we share financially underpin their that improvements have been the same problems, which are sporting base it is incumbent provided. those linked to the growing upon us to remain focused on stay at home culture, fuelled the detail of the Minister’s new In the current economic by low cost alcohol available in bill. climate the club sector has an John Davidson supermarkets and off-sales. increasingly important role Chairman, N.I.F.C. With my fellow Federation to play and unless the DSD The Federation has been It is of the utmost importance officers and in common with officials have an enormous actively engaged in preparing a to acknowledge that private sporting representatives, we pot of money with which to submission to the Department member sports, social and are determined to move club financially support Northern of Social Development (DSD) recreational clubs are the legislation forward. Ireland’s sporting base in response to the Minister’s driving force behind sport, they would do well to stop licensing bill. On first glance recreational and social activity In her statement the then pussyfooting around and move the new bill would appear to in the province, providing Minister, Margaret Ritchie, us all into the 21st century relieve much of the onerous the essential financial acknowledged the valuable role both for the benefit of sport administrative burden on underpinning supported by a played by sports, social and and suppliers alike. the club sector, however the substantial voluntary input. recreational clubs, something
4 Club Review Issue 4 2010 nifederationofclubs.com Annual Dinner & Dance
2010 N.I. Federation of Clubs Annual Dinner & Dance
We are delighted to complete our coverage of the 2010 Dinner and Dance of the N.I. Federation of Clubs held at the Members’ Rooms, King’s Hall, Belfast.
We wish to thank members for the many positive comments we have received following the evening.
At this stage the date for the 2011 Dinner and Dance has not been confirmed. Confirmation of the final date will be published in due course.
We look forward to seeing you all again next year. Pictures courtesy of ‘The Party Press’. (L-R) Federation Vice-Chairman Brian McCartney and Chairman John Davidson with NIFC guests.
Repesentatives of the Ulster Maple Leaf Club. The NIFC’s Philip Mallon and wife Pat (far left) with their friends.
Representatives from Brantwood Football Club. As usual Big ‘O’ was in good form.
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1. The Miami Showband lived up their reputation and were outstanding.
2. Executive member Dessie Member and his sister enjoyed a fabulous night.
3. Ulster Sports Club Secretary Stephen Watson with father Tommy and their wives.
4. It was good to see Hilltown being well represented.
5. Mr Hugh Lewis (centre) pictured with NI Federation of Clubs executive committee members, Jim Wilson (left) and Gerry Gallagher.
6. Margaret McCullough (left) with not one but two Mrs Dinnsmores.
7. Tom McNaught of the RAOB HQ club with his wife and guests. 7
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8. Frank McKee with Mrs Martha Gough.
9. Hugh Stockman of West Belfast HPS in good company.
10. Sam and Martin Dinnsmore of the Computer Accounting Bureau.
11. It was good to see Mr & Mrs John Brown again.
12. H&W Welders FSC members in good spirits.
13. Mr & Mrs Tommy Scott from Greenisland.
14. Chris Asbury, Secretary of Dundela F.C in good company.
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nifederationofclubs.com Issue 4 2010 Club Review 7 Club News
Has your club completed a fire risk assessment?
In Great Britain the Regulatory given adequate and thoughtful the building nearby? Remove requirements, having the power Reform Order 2005 (Fire Safety) attention. and reduce risk; take action to inspect premises to check that came into force in 2006 and to protect your premises and the Order is being complied replaced 70 previous pieces of The risks are probably well people from fire. with. legislation. known to the majority already 4. Record. and it should be noted that the Keep a record of any fire It is important to note that even Although there has been a necessary control measures are hazards and what you have if a club is not inspected there delay in the introduction of not difficult to apply. done to reduce or remove may be very serious insurance this in Northern Ireland clubs them: plan how to prevent related issues should a fire occur should be aware that they THERE ARE 5 KEY STEPS fire and how you will keep and a risk assessment is absent. are still required to fulfil the 1. Identify the fire hazards. people safe in case of fire: requirements of the legislation as How could a fire start and train staff so they know what Members will be aware that a matter of good practice. what could burn? to do in case of fire. a number of companies/ 2. Identify people at risk. 5. Review. organisations will claim to It is required to nominate a Everyone is at risk but some Keep your risk assessment offer their services. Some will responsible person to check that more than others. Consider under regular review because be genuine and some may use the order is complied with and the elderly, children or the over time the risks may scare tactics to sell unnecessary to ensure the safety of employees, disabled. change. The website www. reports at possibly inflated members and visitors. 3. Evaluate and act. communities.gov.uk/fire price. Past experience has Consider what you have found explains all. shown that you should be very wary as to who you commit A fire safety risk assessment is, in in steps 1 & 2. What are the to, making it important to call the majority of cases reasonably risks of a fire starting and what A local Fire & Rescue Service the NI Federation of Clubs straightforward provided it is are the risks to members in representative confirmed the details above and that they helplines should you be in any will be enforcing the new doubt.
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Q. We have recently expelled decisions on this subject. suspect though that the vast On many occasions it a member from our club The expelled member is no majority of your members would be appropriate for an for poor behaviour on the longer a member and the are in agreement with the outgoing president to open premises. However, we committee have no need committee’s decision on this the meeting and discuss any have heard that some of to correspond with him matter and fully support it. issues arising and give the his friends are organising further. We advise you not Q. Does an outgoing president overview of the previous a petition to have his ban to reply to, or enter into, any chair the whole AGM or year before handing over to overturned at the AGM; further correspondence with does he chair the meeting the new president to close is this possible? Also, this him over this matter and to until the new president is the meeting and address the member continues to write inform any current members ratified at the meeting? members. We suggest that to the committee of the who query it that disciplinary A. It would be highly unusual the two presidents discuss club; do we have to reply to action cannot be overturned for an incoming president how they would like to hold his letters? at either an SGM or an AGM. not to be allowed to address the meeting and decide on A. Disciplinary actions members if they so desired. an appropriate format. cannot be overturned at The general answer which either an Annual General you may wish to point out Meeting or Special General to any member who queries Meeting. The rules of the this is that if a majority of N.I.F.C. HELPLINES club explicitly place these the members feel strongly O7889 800329 decisions in the hands of that a miscarriage of justice 07889 800331 the committee and it would has occurred they will elect 07889 681714 take a rule change to allow a future committee who will the members to overturn reassess the situation, having 07889 800325 individual committee viewed all the evidence. We E-mail: [email protected]
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An enormous H ARLAND & WOLFF Raven Club help success heart research
The recent karaoke competition club ever more important. The members at Harland & Wolff Welders of the Raven Club proved an enormous It is more important than ever Social Club success and proves that being to focus on ways via which to in East proactive can enable a club to encourage members to come Belfast have combat the economic recession. out for the evening. While low raised nearly cost alcohol continues to be £2,000 to Unfortunately there has to problematic we do not believe combat heart be winners and losers but this alone is contributing to disease, in overall this was enjoyable and the problem and that good memory of importantly very successful entertainment and a pleasant its former for the club and provides one environment can go a long way President, of a number of ways in which to encouraging members to David Ervine finance can be generated to support their respective clubs. MLA. maintain it’s soccer team which in the season past was The well trodden statement, The money promoted to the Irish League “those who prepare best suffer brings to Championship. In similar less” is more relevant now than £5,000 the fashion Donegal Celtic have ever before and we applaud total donated gained promotion to the Irish clubs such as Grosvenor HPS, by the club in League Premiership making the the Shamrock and others for the last three role of their associated social their efforts in this direction. years to NI Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS). Andrew Dougal, Chief Executive of NICHS (left), Stephen receives a cheque from Mrs Jeanette Ervine and Beattie, members of the Raven Club. Chairman of the club said, “I want to thank David Ervine had encountered the club members for their over a number of years.” generosity in ensuring that the battle against heart disease is Andrew Dougal, Chief continuing. We are delighted Executive of NICHS, who that these funds will be used in received the cheque from Mrs research to combat high blood Jeanette Ervine, Dawn Purvis pressure, which was a problem MLA and members of the Club.
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Action heats up at Celtic Park thanks to firmus energy
There’s no danger Celtic customer service offered by the Committee, Park will run out of fuel company. commented, after making the switch from “For us Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) “Celtic Park, Derry GAA’s it was to the more cost effective and main County grounds, wanted common environmentally friendly natural a reliable, clean and value sense to gas. The move will not only for money energy solution,” switch to offer cost and environmental explained Neil. “Previously they natural gas savings but will also enable were using LPG, which meant from firmus Celtic Park to monitor its energy that they had to cope with the energy usage more closely than ever worry of running out of fuel. due to the before. Now they can be assured of benefits a consistent supply, and with it offers, Seamus Mullan is pictured with head of sales and firmus energy supplies natural a meter they can keep a close particularly marketing of firmus energy Neil Holland. gas and electricity to Industrial eye on how much energy they in terms of and Commercial customers are using, when they are using cost. With a piped supply of which is another step in the across the province. According it, and see exactly what it is fuel and a constant supply of hot right direction. We are very to Head of Sales and Marketing costing.” water, we now have complete happy with the high level of Neil Holland, many customers piece of mind that we won’t run customer service demonstrated are choosing natural gas from Seamus Mullan, Chairman of out of hot water when we need by firmus throughout the firmus energy because of the the GAA Derry City Oversight it most. We also recognise that installation process, and look cost benefits, transparent Group and Vice Chairman of we are doing our bit in terms of forward to reaping the benefits billing system and high quality the Celtic Park Management reducing our carbon emissions, of natural gas.”
nifederationofclubs.com Issue 4 2010 Club Review 11 TENNENT’S LAGER IS CELEBRATING ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ONE OF ITS BIGGEST EVER BRAND CAMPAIGNS, WITH ONE CLEAR AIM: TO MOVE FROM N0.2† AND BECOME NORTHERN IRELAND’S NO.1 LAGER BRAND ONCE AGAIN.
AND SWEET MUSIC The Tennent’s brand has a greater association with music in Northern Ireland than any other alcohol brand* and in 2010 FOOTBALL music is right at the heart of our plans. Football and a pint of Tennent’s after the game – it’s a natural We will engage with 150,000 music fans aged 18-24 through a combination. We are supporting the beautiful game in Northern range of events and venues - outdoor and indoor, big and small, Ireland with some league-topping activities that will score, in the urban and regional – at key live music events, such as Belsonic, QUALITY pub or on the pitch, with players, punters and publicans. Glasgowbury, Take It To The Bridge and City of Song. In Scotland, Tennent’s Lager will be sponsoring the Old Firm, We will also partner with top live music venues like Queen’s We’ll help you pour the perfect pint with the Tennent’s NI and in Northern Ireland we will be following up with activities Students’ Union, Stiff Kitten and Bound for Boston. Quality Partnership and the Quality Dispense Team. that will please the fans and boost the amateur league. A MADMAN’S DREAM In the medium to longer-term, we will build towards supporting Across the company, we are investing signi cantly to upgrade We have a full suite of football promotions and point of sale for new local music acts and creating a unique outdoor Tennent’s Exactly 125 years ago, Hugh Tennent returned home to Glasgow all bar equipment to the latest eye-catching Tennent’s chrome the on-trade which are designed to help the publican use the event, as only Tennent’s can! to brew the rst pint of a refreshing new lager he discovered in condensing countermounts, all tap badges to new innovative big games to drive footfall and ROS. the breweries of Bavaria. illuminated sh-eye badges, and a full on-trade marketing support programme to ensure that from keg to glass, a quality Everyone thought he was insane … but this ‘madman’s dream’ pint is at the heart of everything we do. soon took Scotland, then the rest of the nation, by storm. With our Tennent’s On-Trade Support Toolkit we offer you the Today, we are celebrating this indomitable spirit of adventure with best in market selection of Point of Sale, Merchandise, Visibility a series of exciting media launches, trade events and customer and Rate of Sale Kits tailored by account type to help us drive activities that will put The Fabulous Brew Conceived By Hugh, your business forward together. right back on the map.
An exciting and imaginative themed launch for trade and media will take place in June to mark the launch of the new Madman’s Dream campaign, which airs for the rst time on 20th June, with an extensive and innovative TV, cinema, outdoor and digital advertising campaign. † Nielsen April 2010 * Milward Brown 2009 TENNENTS.COM ©2010 C&C GROUP PLC. TENNENTS AND THE RED T ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS
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The fabulous brew conceived by...who? Belfast celebrates the story of Tennent’s Lager in Victorian style
Tennent’s lager recently The new ad campaign tells the celebrated 125 years since the remarkable but true story of lager was first brewed, with Tennent’s lager’s creator, 22-year a surprise night of Victorian old Hugh Tennent and the revelry for the drinks industry in epic adventure that inspired his Northern Ireland and a preview unique lager. screening of a much anticipated new advertising campaign. The eccentric but determined The event has been heralded great-grandson of a long family as a firm sign of Tennent’s line of stout and ale brewers, NI’s commitment to putting Hugh headed off to Bavaria to major investment into the local research rumours of a new kind drinks industry and to putting of sparkling light beer: lager. Tennent’s at the top of the local The story goes that he brought lager market. the idea back to Glasgow, where the first batch of Tennent’s lager At the 1885-style event in rolled off the production line in Belfast’s Ulster Reform Club, 1885. At the time, the cynical Lee Rush (left) and Laura Norris raise a glass to Hugh with Federation guests from across the local Glasgow press declared Hugh’s delegates (l-r) Jim McCaul, Harry Beckinsale and David Larmour. drinks industry arrived by plan a “madman’s dream” but horse & carriage to see the first his maverick spirit saw the screening of the new campaign. idea through and Tennent’s lager went on to become the Director of Tennent’s NI international success it is today. said, “This launch event is about celebrating 125 years Aisling Duffy, Marketing of Tennent’s lager, but it is Manager for Tennent’s Lager also about demonstrating our said, “It is wonderful to see commitment to the Northern this story take centre stage in Ireland drinks industry. 2010 our new advertising campaign. is a momentous year for the With Hugh Tennent we have an Tennent’s brand, and our trade ambitious young entrepreneur, partners can look forward to an international adventure and seeing Tennent’s come back a quest to turn dreams into with a bang to the Northern reality with the cynics looking Irish market. As we roll out our on saying he couldn’t do it - all new campaign, we look forward the elements of a timeless epic to a busy year for the brand as that is as relevant now as it was we plan and announce further 125 years ago.” consumer and trade activity in 2010 and beyond.’ Tom McCusker, Managing
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14 Club Review Issue 4 2010 nifederationofclubs.com Molson Coors CEO opens Belfast office
The CEO of Molson Coors our flagship UK and Ireland, Mark Hunter, brands flew into Belfast recently to Coors Light, officially open the global family with sales brewer’s Northern Ireland growing by office at Adelaide Business 26% in the Park on the Boucher Road. NI on trade and Carling In a multi-million pound which has investment which has created exceeded 14 jobs to date, the company, all initial whose portfolio includes sales targets, popular beer brands Carling, supported Coors Light and Grolsch, by major now handles the sales and sponsorships distribution of all own brands such as the in Northern Ireland directly. Carling Premiership The opening of the Belfast with the office comes just six months Irish The CEO of Molson Coors UK and Ireland, Mark Hunter, officially opened the global family after the opening of a Football brewer’s Northern Ireland office at Adelaide Business Park on the Boucher Road. Pictured with dedicated office in Dublin Association. Mark at the opening is Head of Sales (NI) Niall McMullan and (back L-R) Sales Director, UK and as Molson Coors expands its Ireland, John Heynen, Country Manager, Niall Phelan and the new Molson Coors NI sales team. operations on the island of “Since Ireland. beginning our direct sales and marketing operations in “This is a very exciting new era Northern Ireland three months for Molson Coors in Northern ago, our brands continue to Ireland,” said Mark Hunter. perform ahead of last year. We will also be launching exciting “We’re looking forward new products into the market to becoming part of the from our diverse portfolio of community in Northern beers which embodies more Ireland, and working closely than 350 years of pioneering with politicians, local spirit and brewing heritage,” he businesses and the wider added. community at large,” he continued. “Molson Coors is a global “As a global family brewer family brewer with a strong we strongly believe in giving family ethos and that is back to the local community something that we aim to and we look forward to bring to the trade in Northern building a relationship Ireland. with Irish consumers and our trade customers and to Listening to our customers’ promoting sensible drinking needs, collaborating with them and consumption of alcohol in to develop value adding activity Northern Ireland.” and delivering our promises is at the heart of our business, Niall McMullan, Head of making us easy to do business Sales (NI) for Molson Coors, with and ensuring that we add who was also at the official real value to our customers’ launch said, “The past year businesses in 2010.” has been hugely successful for
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Arthur’s Day is back! Guinness wants NI music acts to join celebrations
After much public anticipation, with thousands of people across Guinness & Co. have Northern Ireland joining artists confirmed that Arthur’s Day and celebrities to celebrate the is back this year with events peak of the Guinness 250th taking place in Dublin, Cork Celebrations at St James’s and Galway as well as other Gate Brewery and in venues in festivities happening throughout Dublin and around the world. the country on Thursday 23rd September. The worldwide celebration will begin at 17:59 (GMT) in Arthur’s Day honours the Ireland, when Arthur’s Day remarkable legacy of Arthur will once again see the nation Guinness, the pioneering witness some of the world’s brewer and philanthropist who most established music artists signed the 9,000 year lease on play in venues, while raising a the St James’s Gate Brewery in glass to Arthur Guinness and 1759 and introduced Guinness his lasting legacy. Guinness fans Multi-platinum artist Paolo Nutini pictured with (front from left) Gary to the world. around the world will join in on Lightbody, Nathan Connolly and Jonny Quinn of Snow Patrol. the celebrations at 17.59 local Last year’s Arthur’s Day time in the Caribbean, Africa, This year’s celebrations will talents. From the 100 emerging celebrations captured the USA, Asia and throughout see one-off performances acts, three will be chosen to imagination of the entire nation Europe. in unique locations from play on Arthur’s Day alongside some of the worlds most headlining international artists. established recording artists, Bands that want to be part including home grown global of ‘Our Thursdays’ should phenomenon Snow Patrol, log onto www.guinness.com/ multi-platinum artist Paolo ourthursdays Nutini, the internationally acclaimed José González, crowd Speaking at the launch of favourites The Magic Numbers Arthur’s Day 2010, Tanya and Sharon Shannon as well as Clarke, Head of Guinness some of the best emerging stars Marketing, said, “Arthur’s of today. Over the summer Day was designed to recognise months there will be over 40 a remarkable man with a more amazing acts announced. remarkable legacy but we never imagined that so many people Not content with Arthur’s Day would embrace it in the way expanding to other Irish cities, they did. Across Ireland, people Guinness & Co is also looking made a huge effort to mark the for 100 up and coming Irish acts day in their own special way. to be part of the Arthur’s Day The day is a celebration with line up on 23rd September. substance. One million people helped to create the Arthur Every Thursday from mid Guinness Fund in Ireland, July through to early August, which has already assigned one Guinness & Co. will be million euros to support social running music events, called entrepreneurs who are helping ‘Our Thursdays’, in outlets to drive sustainable social across the Republic of Ireland impact around the country. A and Northern Ireland, giving further €1.5 million will be used emerging Irish music acts the to support future projects in the opportunity to showcase their coming years.”
16 Club Review Issue 4 2010 nifederationofclubs.com A WKD summer ahead
Beverage Brands, owner of approach, Northern Ireland’s no.1 ready- WKD’s to-drink (RTD), WKD, believes striking that with a particularly harsh 48-sheet winter behind them, people will billboards will be more than ready to make raise smiles the most of the warmer weather amongst ahead. “I wouldn’t be so foolish passers-by and as to try to predict what the football fans weather will be like in Northern alike. The Ireland this summer,” says Debs campaign Carter, Marketing Director for offers Beverage Brands, “but what I important can say with some certainty is hints and that when the sun does shine, observations WKD consumers will be the on the ones who will act quickly to world of organise friends and make football. One execution advises been that consumers are ready cider category and consumers’ the most of impromptu get- ‘THE OFFSIDE RULE FOR for cider with a WKD side! keenness to enjoy outdoor togethers. Their spontaneous GIRLS: if the flag’s up, it’s socialising and barbecues approach to life means they offside’, another, commenting We predict that WKD Core during the warm spring weather jump at the chance to make the on orange-coloured WKD will be a big success this year. supports the expectation of a most of sunny social occasions. Iron Brew, jokes ‘IT’S THE Summer is a key period for the good year.” When the sun shows its face, SAME COLOUR AS A WKD consumers will hastily FOOTBALLER’S WIFE. Only rally their mates for summer a bit tastier’. gatherings.” “The high level of media To support the brand’s support follows on from our continued volume share growth sponsorship involvement to 57% of the RTD category, with DJ legend Fatboy Slim’s WKD is back on TV with a landmark, open-air show at mammoth media campaign Giant’s Park, Belfast, and running through until the our third successful season end of the year. This level of sponsorship of the WKD of support is unprecedented Intermediate Cup,” comments amongst RTDs and the Carter. campaign will reinforce WKD’s no.1 position. With the Beverage Brands believes that brand experiencing volume its cider, WKD Core, brings share growth across all three a new dimension to the cider flavour variants, the extended category. Launched last year, advertising activity will build the 4.5% ABV apple cider consumer awareness throughout appeals to consumers not 2010 and help generate even motivated by the traditional, further sales for stockists. rustic imagery of orchards and apple presses, and expectations In addition to the year-long for its first full summer in the TV support, a football-themed market are high. “Insight from outdoor campaign is featuring research highlighted a gap in the prominently in Northern market for a brand with a more Ireland during the World contemporary feel,” explains Cup. Using its trademark witty Carter, “and the reaction has
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A sporting challenge from the Ulster Cancer Foundation
The Ulster Cancer Foundation’s places, experiences and create 2010 2011 (UCF) charity challenges aim memories that will last a to inspire people to get active, lifetime. Annalong Valley Challenge Trek Rainforest Run, Costa Rica 26th June 29th Jan - 5th Feb 2011 meet new people and generate Kilimanjaro Trek London Marathon funds to help provide vital If you have a lifelong ambition 29th June - 10th July 17th April 2011 services for cancer patients we can help you make it a Ben Nevis Challenge Kilimanjaro Trek and their families in Northern reality. If there is a challenge 30th July - 1st August July 2011 Ireland. which is not listed we may still 10th - 12th September and November 2011 be able to arrange it for you. Sea Swim, NI Coastline Mt Toubkal Trek, Morocco June / August September 2011 Their challenges cater for all New York ½ Marathon Zambezi Canoe and Trek Challenge levels of adventure at home For further information or to August 2010 2nd - 15th September 2011 and abroad and include treks, register please contact Sarah North West Cycle Challenge Everest Base Camp canoeing, swimming, cycling at UCF on 028 9068 0765, 8th -12th September Date to be confirmed and much more. These [email protected], Great North Run exciting fundraising events Neill at UCF on 028 9068 0758 19th September will introduce you to new [email protected] Celtic Mountain Challenge 1st - 3rd October Wow Factor Scottish Cycle Challenge 9th -10th October Happy New York Marathon November Midnight Bunny Walks 70th At NI venues during 2010 birthday to a rugby legend Rugby legend Willie John McBride celebrating his 70th birthday at a special Wooden Spoon Rugby Charity lunch at the Culloden Hotel sponsored by BDO. Pictured with him enjoying the day is former Irish and British Lion Jack Kyle. Photo John Harrison
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Budweiser winner jets 7th QUB Boat Race off to South Africa
Amy Moore (right) is pictured with Budweiser Brand Manager, Niki MacCorquodale as she gets set to jet off to South Africa for the two World Cup semi-final matches. First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness wished good luck to Queen’s University rowers Charles Amy Moore from L/Derry is Speaking about her win, Amy Cunningham and Zoe Patterson as they prepared to take on Trinity College set to experience the trip of a said, “I am absolutely thrilled Dublin in the 7th Annual Boat Race which was held on the River Lagan lifetime to South Africa after to have won this amazing prize, on Saturday 5th June 2010. Pictured with them is (centre) sponsor Rajesh being named overall winner of a all thanks to Budweiser. The Rana from Ramada Shaw’s Bridge Hotel. Photo John Harrison. recent on trade Budweiser 2010 trip to South Africa is going FIFA World Cup competition. to be out-of-this-world and undoubtedly the highlight will Budweiser, the official beer be attending both of the 2010 sponsor of the 2010 FIFA FIFA World Cup semi-final World Cup, ran the promotion matches. in outlets throughout Northern Ireland which resulted in thirty- “We can’t thank the team at two finalists being chosen to go Budweiser enough for giving through to a Grand Final Draw. us this amazing opportunity to experience the World Cup The final event, held in tournament in all its glory and Belfast at the end of May, saw to also see the sights of South Budweiser customers and their Africa.” guests, as well as representatives from the media, enjoy a football Niki MacCorquodale, themed evening which, after an Budweiser Brand Manager said: initial draw, saw eight finalists “This is a once-in-a-lifetime going head-to-head to win the opportunity for Amy. She overall prize trip. will get a unique experience to fly out, VIP style to the Lucky winner Amy won two premier international football tickets for her and a guest tournament, the 2010 FIFA to attend each of the World World Cup all thanks to Cup semi-final matches set to Budweiser. I am delighted to take place at the Green Point offer this exclusive prize on Stadium in Cape Town on 6 behalf of Budweiser, Northern July and the Durban Stadium Ireland’s number one packaged on 7 July, all courtesy of lager brand. Budweiser.
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Rathmore Golf Club says, “Well done Graeme”
Graeme McDowell has become “It’s an absolute dream come Europe’s first US Open true, I’ve dreamed about this all champion for 40 years after my life,” said McDowell, who clinching his maiden major title won his fifth European Tour in impressive fashion at Pebble title in Wales two weeks ago. Beach. The Portrush native, who went He won by one shot from to college in America, becomes France’s Gregory Havret with the first Northern Irishman to Ernie Els two behind in third win a major since Fred Daly and Phil Mickelson and Tiger clinched the Open at Hoylake Woods tied fourth. in 1947 and he is the first player from the United Kingdom to A thrilled Graeme McDowell holds the US Open trophy aloft. McDowell, 30, came from three win a major since Paul Lawrie shots behind overnight as third- triumphed in the Open at round leader Dustin Johnson Carnoustie in 1999. stroke lead down the par-five “It’s so difficult to win a golf imploded early on. last and when Havret missed tournament, let alone a major. In the final round McDowell his birdie putt up ahead, I’m just so thrilled to get over England’s Tony Jacklin was dropped four shots from the the Florida resident played the line,” he said, hugging the the last European winner at ninth, including a bogey at the conservatively to give himself silver trophy on the 18th green. Hazeltine in 1970. short 17th, but took a one- two putts to win the title.
North of Ireland Golf Championship tees off with Magners!
Darren Clarke flew into the and is admired throughout the province recently to launch world for his playing ability and this year’s Magners North of personal attributes.” Ireland Amateur Open Golf Championships, which will He added that the 2010 once again take place at Royal Championship would tee off at Portrush Golf Club. Royal Portrush Golf Club on Monday 12th July culminating Chairman of the Golfing Union with the final at 2.30pm on of Ireland (GUI) Ulster Branch Friday 16th July 2010. Mr Ivor McCandless said, “The Ulster Branch is delighted to James Simpson Magners be at the home of the 2010 Marketing Manager said, “This Championship namely; Royal is the eighth year that Magners Portrush and to have one Irish Cider has supported the Darren Clarke (centre) with James Simpson (left) Magners Marketing of Northern Ireland’s most Championships. Over the Manager and Ivor McCandless Chairman of the GUI Ulster Branch. successful golfers Darren Clarke years, we have formed a very with us today for the launch. successful partnership with Ireland and one of the world’s thank the sponsors Magners for Darren has been a role model the GUI Ulster Branch and most popular golfers Darren their continued support of what for all golfers in the province members of Royal Portrush Clarke to launch this year’s has become the largest amateur for a number of years having Golf Club. It is a great tournament.” golf championship on the island first come to prominence as a privilege to have with us today of Ireland with 300 competitors professional in the early 1990’s former winner of the North of Mr Ivor McCandless went on to teeing off on the first day.
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Hat-trick for Henry at annual Ulster Rugby Awards
At the annual Ulster Rugby representing his province 31 Awards sponsored by Magners times to date and has become held recently in Belfast, guests a cornerstone of the Ulster gathered to celebrate the defence. He has represented achievements and development Ireland at U21 and Sevens of rugby at all levels, with the levels, as well as Ireland A, ceremony bringing together the where he was key to the team’s cream of the crop in Ulster, and Churchill Cup success last recognising the role that school, summer. He gained a call-up youth, club and professional to the Ireland senior squad players, as well as their ahead of the autumn Tests, and representative teams and clubs, this week was also named in play in the development of the the 33 man Irish squad to tour game in the province. Australia and New Zealand this summer. The big winner of the night was Ulster No 8 Chris Henry, Ulster Youth Player of the Year who scooped three awards; sponsored by Calor Gas: the top accolade of Magners Jonathan Murphy Personality of the Year, the Chris Henry, Magners League Rugby Writer’s Player of the Year, pictured Magners League Rugby Writers’ Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ with Nicola McCleery, Head of Marketing of Tennent’s NI Ltd. Player of the Year award and Player of the Year: the Ulster Rugby Supporters Charlie Simpson Club Outstanding Player of the Phoenix Academy Player of the Season award. Year: Nevin Spence
Rugby legend Dr Jack Kyle was Kukri Club of the Year: also honoured on the night, Ballymoney RFC becoming the first inductee into Dorrington B Faulkner Award the IRFU Ulster Branch Hall of for Services to Rugby: Fame. Hal Burnison
The night’s award winners Ken Goodall Award for the Club were as follows: Player of the Year, presented by City of Derry RFC: Magners Personality of the Year: Mark Robinson, Queen’s RFC Chris Henry IRFU Ulster Branch Hall of Magners League Rugby Writers’ Fame sponsored by The Belfast Player of the Year: Chris Henry Telegraph: Dr Jack Kyle Ulster Rugby Supporters Club Belfast born Jack Kyle, a Outstanding Player of the Dr Jack Kyle, the first inductee into the IRFU Ulster Branch Hall of Fame, legendary fly-half who inspired pictured with Jim Gracey from the Belfast Telegraph. Season: Chris Henry generations of players, is still A big, ball-carrying back row, widely regarded as Ireland’s worked for many years as a Other awards presented: Chris Henry has stepped up greatest ever rugby player. Jack consultant surgeon in Chingola, Bank of Ireland Ulster Player of to captain Ulster this season Kyle was the inspirational genius Zambia, and also undertook the Year: Andrew Trimble in-place of an injured Rory Best, behind Ireland’s first Grand humanitarian work in Sumatra and also captained the Ireland Slam triumph in 1948. In 1950 and Indonesia. When he Vodafone Young Player: Wolfhounds when they faced Jack also played in all six tests retired from International rugby Jamie Smith Scotland A at Ravenhill this for the British and Irish Lions, in 1958, his total of 46 caps A special Merit Award was season. He came through the on their tour to New Zealand from 11 seasons, which yielded also presented to retiring Ulster Academy to make his and Australia. seven tries, was a world record. IRFU Ulster Branch Honorary senior debut, in the 2008 - 2009 Jack Kyle remains the players’ Secretary Mr Joe Eagleson, for season for Ulster. Chris has Off the field, Jack built a player and Ireland’s legendary his nine year’s service to the gone from strength to strength, career as a skilled surgeon. He fly-half. branch. nifederationofclubs.com Issue 4 2010 Club Review 21 GREAT SPORTING* EVENTS NO. 43
1997 five years? As Hendry cruised to the final of the world championships, Cantona’s final curtain it seemed not. Ken Doherty, the world No Any chance Manchester 7 from the Republic of United had of winning Ireland, had other ideas. their fourth Premier League title in five years seemed Despite having won to have evaporated in the only one ranking event autumn. In one amazing in seven years, Doherty fortnight United were was unfazed by the status Total concentration - Stephen Hendry. thumped 5-0 by Newcastle, of his opponent and similarly thrashed 6-3 by comfortably beat the world champion 18-12. Hendry’s manager, Southampton and then Ian Doyle, was incensed with his protege’s lacklustre performance. fell to Chelsea 2-1 at Old “Perhaps he should take a year off,” he said. Trafford. Champions-elect? You must be kidding. Compton dies, 78 Then, a fortnight after the Denis Compton, England’s finest Chelsea debacle, a David all-rounder of the modern era Seaman blunder allowed Au revoir Cantona. died, aged 78. United to sneak a 1-0 win over Arsenal. It was the defining moment of the season. Fifteen He was a dashing batsman for undefeated League matches followed, eleven of them yielding three Middlesex and England, scoring points. The pattern was set. Win the crucial games and see off the nearly 39,000 runs in his career pursuing pack. at an average of over 50. He claimed his left-arm slow bowling In February, Alex Ferguson’s team virtually ended Arsenal’s title was merely experimental, but it aspirations with a 2-1 triumph at Highbury. Then, in April, they was good enough to take 622 went to Anfield and beat Liverpool 3-1. “You’ve got to earn the right wickets. to be champions,” Ferguson said afterwards, “and I think we came to the right place to do that.” In autumn, Compton would swap his cricket pads for football boots Compton - the ultimate all-rounder. United may have been all- conquering on the domestic front. Europe - winning the League and FA Cup was a different kettle of fish. United did well to reach the semi-finals with Arsenal. of the European Champions League, the first English club to do so, but, in all they lost five matches. Juventus and Borussia Dortmund, In between appearing in adverts the Brylcreem Boy, Compton loved the eventual finalists, beating them home and away. nothing more than having fun. He typified the dashing cavalier.
A week after United celebrated their championship, their mercurial superstar Eric Cantona dropped a bombshell. On the eve of his 31st birthday the Frenchman announced he was quitting football to Also this year... pursue a career on the stage and the screen. Cricket - Ireland, with the South African captain Hanse Cronje in their team, beat Middlesex by 46 runs in the B&H Cup. Football - Kevin Keegan quit as Newcastle’s manager because he would Hendry freezes up not agree to sign a two-year contract. The club needed an assurance that he would continue to be their manager because of an impending stock The writing was on the wall back in April when Stephen Hendry market flotation. He was replaced by Kenny Dalglish. was thrashed 9-2 by Mark Williams in the British Open. Hendry, Snooker - Ronnie O’Sullivan completed the professional game’s ahead 2-1, offered virtually no resistance as the 22-year-old Welshman fastest ever maximum break with a 5min 20sec clearance at the World simply reeled off eight consecutive frames. Suddenly Hendry was no championships. longer invincible. Losing the British Open was one thing, but could Hendry be toppled at the Crucible where he had been unbeaten for Peter Ebdon discovered that he was 80% colour blind.
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