CJ JULY 23/6/11 12:59 am Page 1 C.I.U 70p JULY 2011 THE PAPER FOR ALL C.I.U. MEMBERS IT’S OFFICIAL: CLUBS ARE GOOD FOR YOU NE of Washington’s leading thinkers the policy implications of this?” and he found he has backed up what we all know – didn’t have an answer? that being a member of a club is Although he is talking about social clubs in the O widest sense the policy implications for Britain’s good for you. politicians are obvious: Clubs are places that should Political columnist David Brooks says one of the be cherished and helped not strangled by red tape favourite facts he has uncovered and overzealous health regulations. for his new book “The Social Club historian Dr Ruth Cher- Animal” is: “Joining a club that rington, who is writing a history meets at least once a month pro- of social clubs said: “This cer- duces the same happiness gain tainly supports everything I’ve found as doubling your income.” out doing my research on clubs David Brooks combines being and also what everyone in the a writer on psychology and club movement instinctively knows other science subjects with – belonging to a club is good for being a political columnist. His you! You feel you have a place to go and some people to be twice-weekly columns in the with and there are things to do. New York Times are so influential “That was the essence of early that he often receives a call from clubs, what brought them about the White House to find out if in the first place and this is what they should be worried about must be kept, to keep things what he’s writing. Although a going. There is a decline in conservative he met Barack sociability and social life due to Obama for the first time in 2005 Ruth Cherrington: clubs must be many social changes, including and urged him to run for kept going. the Internet, and yet there is still President. the need for people to feel they He wrote his new book after a conversation with belong to something. All generations are suffering SNOOKER legend Jimmy “Whirlwind” White Gordon Brown at the British Embassy in the decline in sociability with resultant social prob- blew into Newcastle Labour Club for a special Washington. He was discussing research on the lems of isolation, illness and depression.” charity night on the appropriately-named flight brain when the Prime Minister said to him: “What are Force for good number BE147. Two stories from this month’s news underline what He kept a promise by flying to Tyneside exactly a force for good our clubs are. On Page 3 we report a year to the day after a hugely successful charity how a club in Buckinghamshire has raised more night at the city’s Westfield Social Club raised I N S I D E . £5,000 for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, the I N S I D E . than £1,000 to help a stranger found unconscious cancer charity founded by the former England CLUBS continue to save a fortune thanks to the outside its doors; meanwhile in Yorkshire members and Newcastle United football manager. advice of CIU-recommended companies. of Westborough Ratepayers Club in Dewsbury ral- Along with fellow pro Tony Drago Jimmy National Accounts – Pages 8,9. lied round when a war veteran’s mobility scooter repeated the job by playing five frames of exhibi- MILD-mannered barman Grant Worthing has was stolen by yobs. tion snooker then taking on a series of players amazed members by winning a national cage Within hours of 86-year-old Thomas Carr’s plight fighting title. Sport – Page 20. being reported in the local paper enough money Charity reaps News ...................................................... 2-4, 13 had been pledged to pay for a replacement – Opinions .......................................................... 6 including £400 from the club. the Whirlwind Dransfields / CIU National Quiz ...................... 7 Mr Brooks’s book draws on research by social National Accounts ...................................... 8, 9 scientist Robert Putnam, who described the effect who had bid for the privilege. It’s too early to say how much this year’s effort has raised but it is Club of the Month: in his book “Bowling Alone.” The title was inspired by the story of 33-year-old black accountant Andy unlikely to match last year’s. Portishead WMC, Somerset .................... 10,11 “Sir Bobby was a wonderful man,” said Jimmy. Club Management .................................. 12-13 Boschma, who donated a kidney to white retired hospital worker John Lambert; their only link was “I met him once in a players’ lounge and he was Obituaries ...................................................... 13 a true gent. As a sports fan I always appreciated they belonged to the same bowling club. Honours, Club Notices, CHAD Draw ............ 14 his talent and decency. Classified Advertising .................................... 14 When Putnam carried out more thorough research “Sir Bobby fought so hard and anyone who has he came to a seemingly obvious con- Club Outings ............................................ 15-17 PAGE suffered cancer will know what a fight he put up. Saltburn House, Crossword .......................... 18 clusion that, while having money It’s an honour for us to be able to do whatever we Sport ........................................................ 18-20 helps, “happiness is best predicted can for his foundation and I’m determined that CIU Racing Club ...................................... 18,19 by the breadth and depth of one’s this event will happen every year.” social connections.” 13 CJ JULY 23/6/11 12:59 am Page 2 Page 2 JULY The Club & Institute Journal OLD SOLDIER RONNIE TO New Branch Secretary Michael RETIRE AFTER 31 YEARS Woodvine and BURNLEY & Pendle Branch Michael, who is 56, and a for- Diploma over a two-year period, (below) Branch Secretary Ronnie Caple is retiring mer plant and works engineer at achieving a distinction in Executive member from the job after 31 years on the Lucas Automotive has been a accountancy in the first year and Bob Savage, who Branch Executive, the last 10 as member of the Nelson Carters’ passing the law and club admin- Branch Secretary. He will be suc- for 18 years and took over as istration section the following recently celebrated ceeded by Michael Woodvine, Club Secretary in 2007 after year. his 90th birthday. the Secretary of Nelson Carters’ He and his wife Mary have and Motormen’s Club. been married for 37 years and Ronnie was Secretary of the have two children and three Works Sports Club before joining grandchildren. the Branch Executive and is still G Members of the Branch involved with several clubs in the Executive were guests at the 90th area, most notably Brierfield birthday party of Bob Savage, WMC. He joined the Royal their oldest member and possibly Engineers as a regular soldier in the oldest Branch Executive 1952 and later worked in the tex- member in the country. A won- tile industry as a purchasing derful night was had by all pres- manager. ent with about 200 guests enjoy- Originally from Somerset ing first class entertainment and Ronnie picked up his Scottish a first class buffet. accent from his wife Sheila. The Bob has been a Branch couple, who have been married Executive member for 22 years for 54 years, have two children and everyone wished him health and nine grandchildren. and happiness for the future. Last “I have enjoyed my ten years previously assisting the Club month Bob’s picture appeared as Branch Secretary and I hope I Secretary. next to an obituary for Dave have been able to help clubs When he became Club Lawrence from the Kent Branch. with their problems,” he said. I Secretary he took our long-dis- We apologise to Bob and to wish Michael all the best for the tance management course and Dave’s family and friends for this future.” gained the Club Management error. In memory of our Ken HAYES WORKING MEN’S CLUB LATE NIGHT CABARET – SATURDAY 30th JULY – STAYIN’ ALIVE (BEE GEES TRIBUTE) IAN SCOTT AS TOM JONES AND NEIL DIAMOND IAN LOCKYER – SATURDAY 27th AUGUST – ONE NIGHT WITH YOU: MULTI-TRIBUTE SHOW NORTH Lambeth Liberal Club in was subsequently increased to £2,108. FEATURING GENE PITNEY, ROY ORBISON London has raised more than £2,000 in Pictured (left to right) are: President AND ELVIS PRESLEY TRIBUTES memory of its former Secretary Ken Bob Glading, Acting Secretary Roger SHOUT (5-PIECE BAND) – COMPERE: MIKI TRAVIS Walsh, who died suddenly earlier this Johnson, Lil Walsh, Kate Clevely, and year. Committee members Fred Gibbins and – SATURDAY 24th SEPTEMBER – The club held a charity night attend- Len Frampton. Committee member ROCKY HORROR SHOW ed by Ken’s widow Lil, and presented a Grace Smith also attended but was not TURNBACK OUT OF HELL (MEATLOAF TRIBUTE) cheque for £1,683 to Kate Clevely from pictured. LIAZON (DUO) – COMPERE: TERRI GAUCI Macmillan Cancer Support. The total OTHER SHOWS COMPERED BY TERRI GAUCI Paul’s award FREE ENTRY (COACHES BY ARRANGEMENT) NORTHUMBERLAND PUMP LANE, HAYES, MIDDLESEX UB3 3NB Branch Secretary Dave Richardson visited Sea- ALL SHOWS £8 PER TICKET ton Delaval Social Club ( OVER 18 ONLY ) and presented a Certifi- Bar open until 1.00 am – Doors open 7.00 pm cate of Merit to Commit- tee member Paul East- Coach parties welcome by prior lake. Pictured (left to right) arrangement – please contact Secretary are: Dave Richardson, for information and tickets on: Paul Eastlake and Branch 020-8573-1721 Executive member Rob Yeats. CJ JULY 23/6/11 1:00 am Page 3 JULY The Club & Institute Journal Page 3 CLUB BACKS HIGH FLIERS £4,000 for Stranger’s Fundraiser MEMBERS of a club in Bucking- Helicopter hamshire have helped raise more than £1,000 to help the family of a stranger found unconscious out- service side its doors.