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Minutes of the Executive Meeting Hosted by Harland & Wolff Welders FSC on Wednesday 8th November 2017

The Federation Chairman, A finance issue related by Thanks was expressed to H&W Harry Beckinsale John Davidson, opened a club was discussed in Welders FSC, for hosting the Secretary the meeting by inviting the respect to how matters of November meeting, and for the Northern Ireland Secretary to read the minutes this kind should be treated. hospitality which followed. Federation of Clubs of the previous meeting. The Joe Patterson quite rightly said minutes were passed as a highlighted the importance true record by Tommy McMinn of the Federation observing and Gerry Gallagher. discretion in respect to the Notice for opening hours on advice we provide. The Secretary read a report on New Year’s Eve Federation activity since the A submission by a former club October meeting. The various official, related to the club Club Secretary’s should note that ‘Special provision is items referred to in the report of which he was formerly an made in the Clubs Legislation, which provides for a were elaborated upon by the official was discussed, with late extension to be granted on New Year’s Eve when Chairman, Secretary and input by the Chairman and it falls on a Sunday’. BUSHMILLS RED BUSH™ is a new blend Treasurer. Assistant Secretary, Gerry of triple-distilled single malt and Irish Gallagher. It was subsequently Opening hours for New Year’s agreed that, as in all cases grain whiskey, matured exclusively Eve was a query received via of this kind, we can only in bourbon casks for delicate and the helpline. The Chairman advise the club management exceptionally smooth taste. confirmed that this is provided committee, and not individual for under the 1996 Clubs club members. Order. The Chairman has also referenced this with Francis We are delighted to have Connolly, a DHSS department been invited to hold the official. Federation’s December meeting at the offices of HR (human resources) is Diageo on 6th December 2017, one of the most contentious at their Queen Street office in areas for club officials. . RED & WHITE Subsequently, the Secretary has been in discussions with At this point the Treasurer, David McGrath of the Labour David Larmour, provided a Relations Agency. David financial report, which was has kindly agreed to provide subsequently passed as a true informative editorial to better record by Brian McCartney inform our members on HR and Jim McCaul. issues, which are now arising on a regular basis. The introduction of a travel offer by P&O, specifically for We plan to discuss some issues Federation member clubs, was with the Labour Relations discussed, with the committee Agency in respect to, what being informed that full details Bushmills Irish Whiskey. Licensed to distil since 1608. we feel in some areas, is over will be provided when available complicated employment from P&O. ANSWER THE CALL legislation.

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Despite this unfortunate We are now receiving numerous We continue to focus on a situation, the Federation queries on labour relations further dimension of rating achieved securing a preferential issues, most of which are related to registered sports tariff for Sky Television, related to what appears to be clubs, which we are hopeful of specifically for clubs which have over complicated employment achieving. With meetings being a sports and leisure registration. legislation. While it is important arranged, it is hoped to obtain that employees rights are more clarity on the areas within The said tariff was the protected, it is perceived that a club which may qualify for culmination of three years of the balance of rights may well inclusion in the rating relief. We negotiations, which involved have moved too far, allowing hope to have a positive message John Davidson, Chairman, travelling to Sky HQ in London, for the abuse of otherwise good to convey to members by the N.I. Federation of Clubs discussing the issue at the employment legislation. time of the Federation AGM in As in previous years, Federation CORCA meeting in London March 2018. Executive Committee activity and exploratory meetings with Like the Legislative continued throughout 2017, the rating agency in Belfast. Assembly, the consultation As in past years, the support with optimism that the Clubs on entertainment licensing, of our associated suppliers is Order and Accounts regulations This new tariff is now providing established by the then Minister, paramount, and it is important would at last see the anticipated a tremendous benefit for our Mark Durkan, remains in that management committees, amendments to Clubs legislation member clubs with substantial limbo, despite everyone on the where and when possible, being passed into law. outdoor and indoor sports and panel, including myself and engage with those companies leisure facilities. Previously, the the Federation Secretary, Harry in recognition of their support However, as everyone is aware, Sky TV tariff would have been Beckinsale, agreeing the changes of the sector. I wish to take the Legislative Assembly based on the rating NAV of the to be implemented. this opportunity to thank remains in limbo. entire site. continued on page 6

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all our suppliers, be assured information to our member your assistance is of immense clubs and their respective importance. members. Auto Enrolment Pension Employment relations In summing up, I take this Special thanks is extended - April 2018 Changes opportunity to thank fellow to Media Marketing, for the advice and assistance officers and members of the range of administrative services Executive Committee for and facilities placed at the All Clubs with eligible will increase. The Club will • Unsure about what holiday Labour Relations their continued commitment Federation’s disposal; Federation employees should now contribute 2%, up from 1% pay your employees are Agency can help. throughout the year in servicing solicitor, Maura McKay of have enrolled into the Auto currently, and the employee entitled to? their areas of responsibility. Shean, Dickson, Merrick; and They can assist Enrolment Pension scheme. will contribute 3%, up from • Confused as to minimum In particular, I pay tribute to Federation accountant, Lawrence you to prepare From 6th April 2018, the 1%. Further changes will occur rates of pay? Federation Secretary, Harry Shearer of O’Hara Shearer. contributions from the from 6th April 2019. or review and Beckinsale, and Treasurer, These associations are essential employer and the employee • Concerned about how to update your Davy Larmour, both of whom I if we are to achieve our goals. deal with a grievance from employment engage with on a daily basis. Of Together, member clubs can feel Date Employer Employee Total an employee? documentation course, I am mindful of our late reassured that, as in previous Minimum Minimum Minimum to ensure that • Unclear as to what rights Secretary Bob McGlone, who I years, we will continue in the Contribution it complies with part-time or casual workers am certain would be delighted search for improved conditions legislation and Up to 5 April 2018 1% 1% 2% have? upon learning of our ongoing for our sector members. good practice. successes and continued 6th April 2018 to 2% 3% 5% • Faced with having to commitment to the club sector. In conclusion, we wish club 5 April 2019 discipline one of your Types of management committees and 6 April 2019 3% 5% 8% employees? document In addition, it is important to their respective members, onwards include: register our gratitude to the compliments of the season and • Experiencing problems companies who have supported very best wishes for a peaceful dealing with staff who Written us year on year, to include and prosperous New Year. phone in sick regularly? Statement of their support of Club Review, Main Terms & so important for conveying John Davidson Don’t Despair Conditions of Help is only a phone call away. Employment For free, confidential and point of contact for anyone who (Contract of Employment) impartial assistance with requires impartial advice on any For assistance in handling Disciplinary & Grievance your employment relations staff or employment issues. these sorts of problems or any Procedures problem(s) or for further other employment problems, Absence Notification & information on the services Labour Relations Agency you should contact the Certification Procedure provided by the Agency, contact Head Office: Labour Relations Agency - the the Agency’s Head Office in 2-16 Gordon Street, independent public body Other General Policies & Belfast or the Regional Office Belfast BT1 2LG responsible for promoting the Procedures in Londonderry. Tel: 028 9032 1442 improvement of employment relations in Northern Ireland. This service is Alternatively, you can find the Labour Relations Agency FREE OF CHARGE Agency online at www.lra.org.uk Regional Office: Are your employment 1-3 Guildhall Street, documents up to date? For more information please The LRA is fully endorsed by the L’derry BT48 6BJ If not, or if you’re not sure, the email [email protected] Federation and is an excellent first Tel: 028 7126 9639

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Making Tax Digital (MTD) is • Quarterly reporting: There accounting records and to file Duty (MGD).We may have to the most fundamental change will be a requirement to submit your VAT returns using MTD make minor changes to current to the administration of the updates to HMRC each quarter compliant software from April reporting procedures. tax system for at least 20 years. directly from accounting 2019 (the first VAT quarter 2. You may need to consider the Keeping your financial records software, within one month of starting on or after 1 April possibility of a digital exclusion will become increasingly digital the end of each quarter. 2019). The current online exemption although, however, and most businesses will need VAT return will not meet the unless you currently have this to use software or apps to keep The Club’s accountant should requirements. exemption it is unlikely to be business records - the days of be able to support the Club granted for MTD. manual record keeping will end! through these changes and Corporation Tax: Clubs pay 3. In respect of maintenance of will hopefully provide the corporation tax on non mutual the Club’s VAT record keeping For sports and social Clubs this ongoing services that are income usually rent and system:- is probably the most important needed. However, the changes interest. The timings for Clubs • If the Club currentlyC use change in the administration are so fundamental that it will MTD for corporation tax have accounting software, for of the tax system since the be necessary to review your yet to be confirmed but it will example Quicken, it willM need introduction of VAT in 1973. current record-keeping systems not become mandatory before to be upgraded or new Ysoftware and reconsider what work you April 2020. acquired. The essential elements for Clubs are: decide to do yourself and which • If the Club currentlyCM maintain

• Paper records will no services you wish to outsource. What are the exemptions? VAT records on a spreadsheetMY longer be sufficient: It will • There are exemptions for you will need to become mandatory for almost When does it start? those who are not able to engage acquire software which CYwill allow all Clubs to use software to VAT: If the Club is registered digitally for religious reasons returns and updates toCMY be made keep accounting records. Paper for VAT and its takings is or due to a factor such as age, directly from the spreadsheets, accounting records will cease to above the VAT threshold you disability or location (e.g., no or engage your accountantK to do meet the requirements of tax law. will be required to keep digital availability of broadband). These this work for you. exemptions are the same as the • If you currently prepare current exemptions for VAT manual VAT records on online filing. paper your processes will • VAT registered Clubs with need to change. The Club takings less than the VAT will need to acquire and threshold (i.e., those who use appropriate software or have registered voluntarily) engage an accountant to do will initially be exempt from the bookkeeping and quarterly MTD VAT reporting but this reporting. exemption may be removed 4. To minimise reporting under from 2020 or later. MTD the Club should ensure • When MTD for income the quarterly reporting dates for becomes mandatory there both VAT and MGD tie in to will be an exemption for the Club’s financial year end. social Clubs with a very small If annual VAT accounting is in turnover; the level and nature of operation you should review this DOWN TO EARTH, WITH A GOOD HEAD this exemption has not been set. election and consider whether it ON HIS SHOULDERS, THIS CHARACTER is still beneficial. WILL WAKE YOU WITH A START. What does the Club need to do

STRONG, DIFFERENT AND DISTINCTIVE, BRAVE, BOLD AND UNCOMPROMISING, DEEP AND LIGHT. SMOOTH AND SHARP. HER APPROACH WAS SMOOTH AND HER HIS DELIVERY WAS SMOOTH THIS COMPLEX FLAVOUR KEEPS now? With regards Corporation TASTE IMPECCABLE. BUT HIS IMPACT FULL OF PUNCH. EVERYONE ON THEIR TOES. If the Club is VAT registered and other taxes, MTD will not and above the VAT threshold become mandatory until at least you need to start planning for 2020, by which time we should your transition to MTD so that have a greater clarity of the full you are ready for MTD reporting requirement for Clubs. for VAT by spring 2019: 1. Where we prepare VAT There is eighteen months to returns we will ensure plan for these changes. We will compliance with MTD for keep you informed as more VAT and Machine Games information becomes available.

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Questions & Answers

Q. The club hosts a poker exempt gaming provisions statutory limits on stakes or behaving inappropriately? evening each week. One of contained in Part 12 of the prizes. Should we make this clear when the participants is asking that hiring? We are thinking of such Gambling Act. There is a We have received the following the stakes limit for the game actions such as fighting, bad stakes limit of £10 per player series of questions from a club is raised. Is there a maximum language, damage, etc. per game - the limit applies to in relation to a range of issues. stakes limit that we cannot a game, not a single hand - as We hope these are useful to you. A. Yes, if the behaviour of exceed? well as aggregate stakes limits persons using the Club for a A. Clubs may provide facilities of £250 per day and £1000 per Q. Can our club hire out any of private event is not in keeping or equal chance card games week for each individual club. its rooms? with the Rules of the Club then for their members under the For example, the club could run A. The Club is able to hire action can be taken. You may a poker game for twenty-five out any of the Club’s rooms wish to first raise this as soon players paying £10 each four and many Clubs increasingly as possible with the person times per week. The maximum gain important revenue from holding the event and if the prize in a game is £250 and the allowing the Club, or parts of behaviour does not improve maximum charge that a club the Club, to be hired for private then you can take the decision may make for participating in events. to end the event. card games is £1 per player per Q. When we book out a room, Q. Is our 2-tier bar pricing legal day. No deductions or levies are is the person holding the event - we have one price for non- permitted from either stakes responsible for any damage or members/Members’ guests and or prizes. Where a club holds unsuitable behaviour? a lower price for Members? a Club Gaming Permit, the A. The person holding the A. It is completely legal to have maximum participation fee event will be responsible for the a two-tier pricing policy and is £3. Where a Club Gaming behaviour of their guests and to charge guests more than Permit is held there are no any damage which occurs. A Members when purchasing deposit can also be taken from drinks. them and it is sensible to do Q. Do we have to make each so. Unsuitable behaviour from guest a temporary member guests attending the event could when hiring out a room to non- result in disciplinary action members? being taken against the Member or, in the case of a non-member, A. No. Regardless of whether a decision that they will not be the event is being held by a PPUBS CCLUBS & INTERIORSI permitted to visit the Club in Member or a non-member, the the future. persons attending do not need Based in Bangor, North Down, PCI offer a commercial to become Members of the shopfitting service alongside a bespoke joinery Q. Should we always ask for a Club. service for the domestic customer. deposit when a private event is booked? If a Member is holding the event then their guests should Whatever style A. It is common for a deposit be signed into the Club as you have in mind to be taken, certainly in respect normal, if a non-member is for your bar, of a non-member holding an restaurant, shop holding an event then the event. or home, PCI will persons attending that event meet the challenge, Q. If any damage was caused, will not need to be signed in. not to mention how would we be recompensed? your budget and If you have a question that you deadline. A. If damage is caused, then you should take pictures of would like answered about any Our team of highly the damage and then contact aspect of your club business skilled shopfitters Contact us for a free quote the person who has hired the then send it to us by email to: deliver the highest quality property on 02891 478000 room. The cost of repairing [email protected] refurbishment you can also phone the damage would normally be or alternatively by post to - 078 5021 2962 or or 077 8401 9989 service. Meeting deducted from the deposit. Club Review, our customers [email protected] | [email protected] needs is our www.pubsclubsandinteriors.co.uk Q. Could we ask those that hire B7 Portview Trade Centre, top priority. Unit 88, Dunlop Commercial Park, Balloo a room to vacate the premises 310 Newtownards Road, Industrial Estate, Bangor, Co. Down BT19 7QY if it was felt the clientele was Belfast BT4 1HE

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Christmas comes early for clubs with a bumper line up of festive football and darts

Throughout December, clubs between Bournemouth and . With so much The atmosphere of watching can look forward to keeping Southampton followed by quality action darts live is similar to the buzz members entertained with some league leaders Man City against lined up, Sky Sports venues can of a venue meaning clubs can massive Premier League games, West Ham. Pep’s men will be enjoy a December to remember. capitalise on what is an ideal exclusively live on Sky Sports. looking to continue their run sport for their members to With the title race now in full of form and extend the gap over It’s a bullseye enjoy. Clubs can think about swing, sports fans will head to the rest of the title contenders. On December 14th, the World getting creative to emulate the their local venues for the pick Darts Championship will kick buzz of the live arena, perhaps Now’s the perfect time to get Sky Sports for your club, with live of the action as the top teams The following weekend offers off, giving clubs the ideal sport handing out foam fingers battle it out to start 2018 on a Super Sunday to remember, to keep members entertained and placards to members and action 7 days a week throughout December. top. helping clubs to keep members as Christmas approaches. turning up the music for the in for longer and boost trade. players’ walk-ons to build up Club members can also look It’s a day of derbies as Liverpool Last year’s World Darts Final the tension and drama. forward to all the drama and face Everton before a huge attracted more people into passion of the World Darts match at Old Trafford when venues than any Champions The World Championships Championships which kicks off Man U host arch rivals Man League game in the whole of runs right the way through in mid-December. The world’s City. Manchester derbies always December 2016, showing the until the New Year, best will be on stage to fight draw the crowds and clubs huge opportunity to drive offering over two weeks of it out for the ultimate title, can look forward to reaping footfall and make money from opportunities to attract in helping to fill out venues as the benefits of what will the sport. sports fans and drive trade. sports fans get into the festive undoubtedly be 90 minutes of Chelsea v Newcastle Man City v West Ham West Ham v Chelsea Liverpool v Everton Real Madrid v Barcelona spirit. drama and tension. BELFAST MARATHON Sat 2 Dec, 12.30pm Sun 3 Dec, 4pm Sat 9 Dec, 12.30pm Sun 10 Dec, 2.15pm Sat 23 Dec, 12pm The top Premier League action 2017 will draw to a close with 7 MAY 2018 Early on in December, some fantastic fixtures including club members will be able Arsenal v Liverpool, Leicester to see a south coast derby against Man U and Spurs v

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How an employee’s use of drugs/alcohol outside the workplace impacts within?

These days everyone is aware of and driving and will make and he only drives it within issue, educating employees and the impact drugs and alcohol alternative arrangements to get the confines of the business minimising the chance of them can have on the workplace home ahead of a big night out. premises. The employee was taking the risk of coming to work environment and most, if not Few people, however, consider convicted of drug driving and whilst under the influence of all, businesses will have a strict how long it takes alcohol to leave received a 22 month driving ban; drugs or alcohol. drugs and alcohol policy in their system and there’s a good this did not directly affect his place. Societal use of drugs chance that someone may still be employment as he did not have ‘Our advice to clients and and alcohol has undergone a over the legal limit when driving to drive a company vehicle in employees is relatively dramatic change in recent years to work in the morning. his role. However, when his MD straightforward - what people in terms of attitude towards mentioned the driving ban to get up to outside of work drink driving and drug use ‘People sometimes raise the company insurer at renewal should not have any impact as well as the introduction of questions about activities that are time he was told that they could on the workplace. However, if so-called legal highs, so it’s undertaken outside of work and not insure the employee to drive the employee’s outside work important to also look at how why they would have an impact the forklift as his drug use made activities raise health and safety an employee’s use of substances on work, so it’s important to him an unacceptable risk. The concerns, or risks when they are outside the workplace can have look closer at the issue. employer was left with no other back on company premises, or drastic implications within. alternative but to terminate the undertaking work on behalf of ‘We recently came across an employee as he was not legally the company, then the company Danny Clarke, group operations example where a company had a able to carry out his duties due will be left in a position whereby director for the ELAS Group, warehouse operative whose role to lack of insurance. they need to take steps to control explains, ‘Most people these days included fork-lift truck driving. or reduce these risks.’ know the dangers of drinking The fork-lift is not road registered ‘Statistics show that four drivers a day are being convicted of He concludes, ‘There are severe A drug driving offences, so it penalties for employers who fail surprises me that organisations to prevent accidents caused by ll I want for aren’t doing more to ensure that the actions of an employee. It’s a the people who drive for their legal requirement for companies business are fit to do so. When to have a health and safety policy you consider that roadside in place and we have seen a Contract and Domestic Upholstery Specialists drug driving tests only screen huge increase in the number • Pubs • Clubs • Hotels for cocaine and cannabis, it of insurers that are making it a • Restaurants • Boats • Caravans • Churches Christmas is... begs the question of how many requirement to have a drug and • Re-Upholstery • Repairs • Domestic Suites • Chairs • Antiques • Headboards convictions would there be if alcohol policy as well. Being people were tested for a wider under the influence can impair panel?’ a person’s ability to carry out their duties; when they are in Clarke continues, ‘It’s also charge of heavy equipment e.g. a important for employers to fork-lift, then there is a genuine look at the contributory factors risk to those around them. associated with drink and drug Our experience has found that abuse in the workplace and those companies which have a ensure they are managing them well defined drug and alcohol effectively. Workplace testing policy in place backed up by has been used for decades but training, education and a well we’ve also seen drug and alcohol defined screening process often usage dramatically increase over get a better rate of insurance. The Laurel Leaf, Belfast this time as well. Companies By proving that they are able Contact: James Lavery need to remember that while to reduce the risk of drug and Unit 6, 14 Jubilee Road, Newtownards, Co. Down BT23 4YH testing can be used to identify alcohol related workplace [email protected] those who come to work whilst accidents, the insurance that www.firstchoiceupholstery.co.uk impaired, it’s just as important to would cover these is also reduced Tel: 028 9182 0888 take a proactive approach to the thereby saving you money.’

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£12,700 reasons to underline the value of Northern Ireland’s club sector

‘Helping Hands’ Fundraising Manager, Nigel Kearley, was presented with a cheque for £12,700, by Grand Primo, William Graham, and Thomas Sinclair, No.1 Provincial Grand Primo.

Nigel explained how this wonderful donation would be utilised for purchasing much needed Nigel Blair, diagnostic equipment Belfast 89FM. for the hospital in order to assist research I was recently invited to into illnesses related attend the annual charity to children, and also presentation day at the RAOB to assist the families Grand Lodge of Ireland HQ of children affected by in Belfast. these same illnesses. (l-r) RAOB Officers, Hugh Taggart, Tom McNaught and Robert Jamison, present In the period since1992, The In speaking to the Helping Hands Fundraising Manager, Nigel Kearley, with a cheque for £12,700. Royal Antiluviun Order of RAOB Grand Secretary, Buffaloes (RAOB) commonly Tom McNaught, he was keen members and guests in the which can be easily accessed known as ‘The Buffs’ have to underline that the RAOB, main function room on by a lift for those with donated £351,440 to a range now celebrating its 33rd year the ground floor, which mobility issues. of local charities. at its Church Street HQ, is each week features live non sectarian. entertainment, not only on I congratulate the RAOB on Each year a charity is evenings, but also on Tuesday, this magnificent contribution chosen in turn by each of In addition to housing Thursday and Saturday to a most worthy charity and the provincial lodges. This the meeting facilities for afternoons. wish them continued success year the chosen charity was lodges, the famous Belfast in the years to come. ‘Helping Hands’ at the Royal Club provides excellent Additionally, a sports lounge Victoria Hospital for Sick entertainment facilities for is located on the first floor Nigel Children.

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Winter Woolly Walk with the Season’s Greetings from Counterpoint

Cancer Fund for Children At Christmas time, iconic Ginger Ale and is part of the including Thomas & Evans, or drinks provide your customers newly relaunched Club Mixers Monte Rosso, London Essence Email: This February, wrap up warm And by getting involved and Registration is from 10am costs £5 per adult and £2 per with an opportunity to Range. Sodas & Tonics and our [email protected] remember the past. French Syrup Range Teisseire. and come along to one of our fundraising, you will be showing at all locations with the child so sign up now. wonderful Winter Woolly your support to local children walks beginning at 10:30am. Counterpoint is also the Seasons Greetings and Happy Walks! With seven stunning affected by cancer. So bring the Refreshments for adults and At Counterpoint we have some company that brings you great For further information New Year to you all from Phone: 028 9080 5599 locations across Northern kids, the grandparents and get children will be provided at the of Northern Ireland’s favourite iconic brands such as Club Telephone: Counterpoint. iconic soft drinks that are still Orange, C&C lemonades, Ireland to choose from, there is the woolly hats on! end of each walk as well as some or 0808 1011 610 market leaders and favourites Britvic Juices and Britvic sure to be one near you. fun family activities. Email: fundraising@ today. 55, 7UP, Pepsi, Cidona and Sign Up Now Our early bird registration fee cancerfundforchildren.com 2018 will be the 13th year Ballygowan. Winter Woolly Walks will be Counterpoint launched in held across the province and we 2013, originally known as We are consistently innovating are so grateful to you for getting Britvic Licensed Wholesale with no sugar options such as behind our walks each year, Ltd., has roots through our MiWadi NS and Fruit Shoot raising much needed funds and brands reaching back to options for children. helping us to support families Thomas Cantrell’s, Ginger Ale, going through an incredibly launched in Belfast in 1852. Look out for our new super difficult time in the wake of a Today, Thomas Cantrell’s premium range of adult cancer diagnosis. Ginger Ale is called Club soft drinks in the new year

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Family-friendly Fun Each walk ranges from 2-4 miles, taking in beautiful forests or wild and windy beaches. February 2018 Walkers are free to stroll Join us for one of our family-friendly walks leisurely or can walk as briskly as to support local children living with cancer. you wish - it’s all about having Sign Up: fun together as a family, getting T: 028 9080 5599 out in the fresh air and enjoying W: cancerfundforchildren.com NI Charity Commission Number NIC100532 the wonderful wintry scenery.

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Bushmills Red Bush joins award-winning portfolio of whiskeys

Bushmills Irish Whiskey The new release is a testament Bushmills Irish Whiskey, has announced the launch to the increasing popularity of which this year introduced the of Bushmills Red Bush, a the Irish whiskey category with #AnswerTheCall campaign. new brand in the award- global sales increasing by 54% Activated across PR, social winning portfolio. The highly in the past five years, according media, POS and immersive anticipated release is the first to the report issued by the Irish consumer events, the campaign new expression from The Old Spirits Association in October not only celebrated local talent Bushmills Distillery for the 2017. but drove footfall to licensed domestic market in nearly five premises and saw event-goers years. Colum Egan, Master Distiller enjoy a selection of signature at The Old Bushmills serves. As the Irish whiskey category Distillery, comments, “While has escalated in popularity, we’ve been innovating with our Red Bush is priced at £24 for consumer demand has aged whiskeys for centuries, 700ml, bottled at 40% ABV and increased for a relevant and we’re excited to embark on a is available to buy from select versatile whiskey that can be journey with the new whiskey retailers and wholesalers. enjoyed neat or with a range drinker. Maturing the whiskey To keep up to date with Bushmills of mixers. Bushmills Red exclusively in first fill bourbon Red Bush, and other brands in Bush is a subtle and balanced barrels creates a mildly sweet the Bushmills Irish Whiskey® expression - appealing to both and extremely smooth spirit portfolio, follow @BushmillsUK on whiskey enthusiasts and those that will resonate with both social media or visit new to the category, drawing frequent bourbon fans and www.answerthecall.co.uk new consumers into the Irish whiskey drinkers.” character and flavour profile unique to Bushmills Irish Whiskey connoisseur and Whiskey. General Manager of Bachus Inns, Michael Borland, adds, Matured exclusively in first “We’re seeing some big changes fill, medium char bourbon in the trade with the growth casks which soften the spirit, of the Irish whiskey category, Bushmills Red Bush is a blend and this new innovation from of triple distilled single malt Bushmills Irish Whiskey is big and grain whiskey delivering a news for the industry.” sweet and exceptionally smooth taste. The amber spirit offers “With the increasing popularity intense aromas of toasted oak, of the cocktail, there are so with deep lingering caramel many ways to enjoy whiskey and vanilla notes. now. Bushmills Red Bush is coming at exactly the right The versatile expression delivers time - the smooth blend is ideal a great, effortless taste neat but for first time whiskey drinkers: also works perfectly as a long easy to drink and easy to mix. serve with a range of mixers like It’s great to see the brand keep soda, cola or ginger ale. ahead of the curve and respond to consumer demand. This The Bushmills Red Bush expression will help open up signature serve however, will the Irish whiskey category to a be the Red & White, made whole new audience.” using one part Bushmills Red Bush and three parts white Bushmills Red Bush has all lemonade, poured over ice and of the character, confidence garnished with a wedge of lime. and independence of

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Style is first past the post at Down Royal

The JNwine.com Ladies Donaghmore in Co. Tyrone. Day saw thousands of racing Catherine picks up a prize to spectators turn out for the Brazil’s liveliest location, Rio, final day of the two-day Festival a city where tropical rainforests of Racing at Down Royal and monolithic mountains Racecourse recently. collide to form one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Fashion savvy racegoers world. ascended on the Co. Down racecourse bringing a sea of The prize comprises return colour and eye-catching feather flights from Dublin, a ten-night headpieces as the ladies didn’t stay in a four-star hotel close to hold back in their attempt to Copacabana beach and guided win the Victoria Square Best tours taking in the city’s most Dressed Lady Competition prize famous landmarks including of 10 nights in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain offering Judges Katherine Farries, breath taking views. personal stylist at Victoria Square and fashion blogger Catherine, who is eight months Diane McStay had the task pregnant, wore a deep navy of whittling down the entries velvet dress from Zara, paired with the winner being named with a bag from Alf and Roe as Catherine McKillion from Vintage, nude Christian

Festival of Racing’s ‘Best Dressed Lady’ winner, Catherine McKillion pictured at Down Royal. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Louboutin heels and a bespoke deserving winner Catherine hat by Lori Muldoon Millinery and the other finalists”. to complete the look. On the race track, the JNWine. Mike Todd, General Manager com Champion Chase, created of Down Royal Racecourse in 1999, was won by Gordon said, ‘Ladies Day at Down Elliott trained horse Outlander Royal is as competitive as ridden by Jack Kennedy. the horse racing on the track and we are delighted The next race meeting at to have partnered with Down Royal takes place on Victoria Square for the Boxing Day, 26th December. Festival of Racing once again. For more information go to Congratulations to our www.downroyal.com

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UGAAWA Monthly Merit Award winner October NIFWA Awards by Tony McGee

All codes in the GAA were Oran Kearney has completed is superb. But this award isn’t fully active during October the NIFWA hat-trick. The just about me. It’s about the 2017 which meant there Coleraine FC manager added great staff I have at the club was a long list of probable the October BetMcLean and our players, who have been candidates for the Monthly Manager of the Month trophy superb for me this season.” Merit Award. Both men to his August and September and women’s games were in awards, making him only the In October, Coleraine claimed full swing at club, county, third man to win the gong three Danske Bank Premiership provincial and All-Ireland times in a row. wins over Linfield, Cliftonville, levels, so sorting through the Glentoran and Ballinamallard plethora of names thrown up Irish League legend, David United as the Bannsiders took some time. Jeffrey, completed the hat-trick in retained top spot in the 2007, during his time at Linfield, division. The list had to be trimmed while Cliftonville manager and in the end one name Tommy Breslin followed in Paul McLean of sponsors shone through - that of Jeffrey’s footsteps in 2014. BetMcLean said, “Oran is a real Slaughtneil double doyen, gentleman and fully deserves all Coleraine manager Oran Kearney receives the NIFWA October Brendan Rogers, and for his Coleraine gaffer Kearney said, the praise that has come his way. BetMcLean Manager of the Month award from Paul McLean. excellence in both hurling and “It’s an honour for me to win To win this award yet again is a football during the month the this award for the third time tremendous achievement.” dimension to an already exciting of awards in the past, tells you 23-year-old wins the award for in a row. David Jeffrey and competition. everything you need to know a second time. It seems that Tommy Breslin are two of the NIFWA Chair Keith Bailie “The fact that David Jeffrey and about what Oran Kearney has best managers in the history of said, “Coleraine have lit up the Brendan revels in the autumn (l-r): Slaughtneil Chairman, Sean McGuigan; Quinn Building Products Sales & Marketing Director, Seamus Tommy Breslin are the only achieved this season.” Irish League football, so to be Irish League this season. Their two men to complete a hat-trick action as it was for November McMahon; Brendan Rogers; and UGAAWA Chairman, John Martin. Pic by Jim Dunne last year that he first collected mentioned in the same sentence success has added an extra the honours. hearted display in both others who deserve special House and two tickets to our codes. “They complement mention. next annual presentation Cliftonville Football “It is just a few weeks earlier each other,” he explained. function on Friday 2nd Club’s Rory this year,” he said at the “The different scenery at the The presentation was made by February 2018 in Monaghan. Donnelly has been presentation in Quinn’s opposite ends of the pitch Quinn Building Products Sales named Premiership Corner. “It was a tough month helps.” & Marketing Director Seamus Player of the Month for the club with no let up McMahon. by NIFWA. as hurling and football was The dual star likes to get played end-to-end. However, forward in football as he sets The winner receives an Donnelly, who we managed to handle the up scores for team mates but engraved Belleek Vase, collected the Belleek situation and winning the points out: “It is dangerous to training gear from O’Neill’s trophy at Windsor hurling final again was superb. roam too far up as you can’t Sportswear, silver cuff links Park, said, “October Now we are into the football leave the back door open when from Carlingford Design has been a fantastic semi-final and, hopefully, we playing at full-back.” month for me as can go all the way again, and I’ve been playing Rory Donnelly receives his award from Keith Bailie. retain the Ulster treble. Brendan Rodgers got the regularly and scoring nod for last month’s award goals. man scored six goals, including “The hurlers have retained the ahead of Fermanagh footballer a hat-trick against Dungannon. title and so have the camogs Shannon Hamilton, who “It’s a great honour to win this HARRIS STOCKTAKING SYSTEMS LTD, so it is up to the footballers to shone in the All-Ireland award, but it wouldn’t have NIFWA Chairman Keith Bailie Suite 105 match last year’s Ulster run. Junior Championship final been possible without the help said, “Rory has been in superb Lisburn Enterprise Organisation There is no pressure on us, replay, with Louise Doogan, of my team mates and the form in recent weeks and he however.” who was outstanding for manager (Barry Gray).” is a very worthy winner of the Enterprise Crescent Slaughtneil in winning the Belleek trophy. It’s great for the Lisburn BT28 2BP Whether at full-back in Ulster senior camogie title, In the month of October, Rory game to have young players of football or full-forward in Patrick McBrearty, who hit helped Cliftonville to wins Rory’s ability plying their trade T: 028 9252 8129 • M: 07801 821775 hurling, Brendan Rogers is eight points in Kilcar’s victory over PSNI, Warrenpoint Town, in the Irish League. I’ve no E: [email protected] comfortable, it seems. He over Scotstown, and top Eglish Glentoran and Dungannon doubt there is more to come turns in the same whole- player Ciara Donnelly being Swifts. The former Swansea City from Rory, this season.”

24 Club Review Issue 8 2017 nifederationofclubs.com 25nifederationofclubs.com Club Review Issue 8 2016 Issuenifederationofclubs.com 8 2017 Club Review 25 FederationThe Federation Update Invite New Members to Join By joining the N.I. Federation of Clubs you will benefit from support by way of advice on a host of matters related to the day-to-day running of a club, such as those related to employment, the 1996 Clubs Order and Accountancy Regulations and rates relief to mention but a few. Our helplines have proved most beneficial to members and are as follows: 07889 800329 - 07889 800331 - 07889 800325 & 07889 681714 GREAT SPORTING* EVENTS NO. 97 N.I. Federation of Clubs Taylor refuses to break record Membership Application Form Name of club: 1996 Sir Donald Bradman is considered by many to Address: be the world’s greatest Honour on (and off) the pitch cricketer. He almost The annual membership fee is £50.00 payable to: scored 1,000 runs (973) The Northern Ireland Federation of Clubs during the eight innings Telephone No: c/o Unit B7 Portview Trade Centre, on Australia’s 1930 tour. 310 Newtownards Road, He also once scored 334 Fax No: Belfast BT4 1HE. runs in a single innings. Club Officers For telephone queries call: Although Sir Don was Australian Captain, Mark Taylor. 07889 681714 arguably the world’s best Chairman: cricketer, he was a humble man. He has been described as an example (Please include your membership fee or completed standing order form with your application) of human kindness, honesty, integrity and virtue. In some ways his Tel: ‘normality’ made him all the more respected. He had unwavering Secretary: concentration for long periods but was extremely exciting to watch For administration purposes only because of the speed with which he scored runs. A true gentleman, Tel: Accepted by: Secretary Iran and USA players arm in arm in the celebration of football. he was always immaculately behaved and steeped in humility with a strong belief in sportsmanship. He scored almost 7,000 test runs, Treasurer: Seconded by: Chairman including 29 centuries. No other cricketer has even come close to Tel: Date: After cutting off diplomatic relations, the idea of Iran playing his batting average of 99.94 over 52 test matches. He was only 4 runs against the USA seemed surreal. In fact, it was their first time ever short of averaging 100 when he picked up his bat for the last time in playing each other and it was in the World Cup Finals 1998. England in 1948, but was tragically bowled out for a duck. He was knighted in 1949 and went on to serve Australian cricket as chairman Fans mingled before, during and after the game as the fellowship of of Australia’s cricket selectors. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 92. STANDING ORDER TO N.I. FEDERATION OF CLUBS football prevailed. Before the game, the Iranian team gave bouquets of flowers to the American team who reciprocated with American Some three years prior to Sir Donald’s death, Mark Taylor led his This is to authorise the transfer of £50.00 from the club’s account:- souvenir badges. Australian team to Pakistan to their first victory in that country in 39 years. In the second Test at Peshawar, Taylor batted heroically for A/C No: To account no: 627 998 63 Throughout the game, players helped each other off the ground, in two days. At the end of second day’s play he had scored 334 runs, Sort Code: fact the game was played in such a sporting manner that UEFA gave equalling Sir Donal Bradman’s record. Everyone, including his Sort code: 95-01-45 both teams its Fair Play award. team-mates, the media, and the fans, wanted him to break the record Bank: Danske Bank and go on to break Brian Lara’s new record of 375 runs. A massive Belfast BT1 6JS Iran won 2-1 and football had helped relations between the two crowd arrived the next day to see play resume. Taylor was having countries, forging the start of a new relationship. Behind the scenes, none of it however, and declared the innings closed. He opted to both teams met the night before the game and agreed that this share the record with Sir Donald and simultaneously, improve the The payment is for the annual membership fee to the Northern Ireland Federation of Clubs. The transaction should be the start of a sporting rela-tionship. team’s chances of winning the test. He was later widely praised for to be effected now and continue annually in January of each year until further notice. this decision. The Test ended in a draw. The third and final test also ended in a draw giving Australia the series. They met the day after the game and US Soccer then invited Club Name: the Iranian team to play a three game tour of the United States. However, when the Iranians heard that upon entry all players would Address: Please sign and return to: be finger printed and photographed, they objected. The USA State It happened in 1996... N.I. Federation of Clubs, Department waived the regulation and the tour went ahead. USA Horse Racing - Earth Summit jumped his way into the history books, c/o Unit B7, Portview Trade Centre, and Iran drew 1-1. when, having shared the lead with Sunny Bay for the last third of the 310 Newtownards Road, National, he pulled clear to win by eleven lengths. Authorised by: (1) Reported comments captured the continuing moment, ‘Football has Belfast BT4 1HE. Snooker - Defending champion, Ken Doherty, lost the 1998 World (2) again helped to heal wounds between two nations, who twenty years Championship Final to Mark Higgins 18-12. ago, seemed set to bleed forever.’

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