VOLUME 29 - Issue 5, 2016

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ClubREVIEW_BlossHIll_Funkin.indd 1 02/08/2016 15:36 Minutes of the Executive meeting Hosted by Andersonstown Social Club, Belfast on Wednesday 22nd June 2016

The meeting was opened has been launched first, to The report was proposed We were given a tour around by the Chairman, John get it out of the way prior to by Raymond Conor and the club to see the newly Davidson, following which a proposal on our submission seconded by Philip Mallon as a refurbished bar, lounge the Public Relations Officer in London. Nevertheless, the true record. and cabaret room, which (PRO), Harry Beckinsale, read association with the company is finished to the highest the minutes of the previous has been successful in the This concluded business, standard. meeting on behalf of the main part. Indeed, it has been and indeed completed the Secretary, Bob McGlone. The arranged for Gerry Gallagher executive meetings for the first It is a credit to the club’s minutes were passed as a true to liaise with BSkyB’s David half of 2016. The Federation management committee record by Phil Mallon and McKane to expand the executive will reconvene in and clearly highlights the seconded by Brian McCartney. association in the North September. importance of providing the West, with the aim to provide best possible facilities for Raymond Connor raised mutual benefits between The Chairman thanked members and their guests. a question on the use of BSkyB and our member clubs Andersonstown Social Club swipe cards, now becoming in the region. for hosting the meeting and Harry Beckinsale increasingly used throughout for the hospitality provided for On behalf of Bob McGlone, business. A similar question At this point the Chairman the Executive Committee. Secretary. was submitted by a member provided an overview on club in May. The Chairman the benefits of installing addressed the query, solar energy. It was however particularly in regard to advised to purchase where the requirements under possible, rather than being legislation, which does not attracted by the leasing option, prevent the use of swipe which places a hold, or takes cards. In essence, they assist ownership, on part of the in monitoring member visits club lease or deeds. Moreover, to the club and their related the purchase option provides spend. greater control and income generated by the system. The PRO provided details of a Helpline query received in Continuing, the Chairman regard to the use of CCTV. provided details of a meeting The requirements are specific, at which amendments to the in that signage must be present Clubs Order and accounts in the club, and the recording regulations were discussed. equipment should be behind The said amendments are a locked door of a room or now long overdue and we are cabinet, with named key hopeful this important issue holders. will be addressed when the Assembly re-sits following the BSkyB continues to hold our summer recess. attention with the outcome of our discussions with BSkyB The Treasurer, Davy Larmour, in London awaited. It was presented a financial expected to have a response report outlining the detail prior to, or over, the July of membership renewals holiday period. It is thought and expenses in the period possible that the tariff increase since the previous meeting.

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Federation bid a fond farewell to their secretary, and friend, Bob McGlone

It was with great sadness that Throughout his tenure, Bob Bob’s talent led to I learned that the Federation formed part of numerous him sharing the same Secretary, Robert (Bob) Federation lobbying groups stage with established McGlone, had passed away on when meeting Government stars, such as Val Monday 18th July 2016. Ministers, both locally and Doonican, and in mainland UK. It was only appearing at such The Executive Committee was in later years, due to mobility celebrated venues of course aware that Bob had issues, that he was forced to as the world famous been ill for some time, but, reduce his travelling. However, London Palladium. as often is the case, we were he continued to make a nevertheless unprepared for meaningful contribution to Bob’s passing is what came as dreadful news. preparations for such meetings. naturally a terrible loss to his family, Bob was voted into office on Outside of the Federation, and I am sure they the same evening as I was Bob was also recognised as will have many fond nominated as Chairman, and, an accomplished harmonica memories, but he will together with fellow Executive player, having played with the also have a special Committee members, we Harmonica Hotshots, a highly place in the hearts of worked tirelessly to establish a recognised group, similar to the the Federation and working format which has stood world famous Morton Fraser’s its members too. the test of time. Harmonica Gang. Bob’s funeral was attended Coal Industry Social Welfare by the Federation executive Organisation. committee, and representatives from throughout the hospitality The following poignant verse industry. Added to this, were appropriately sums up the years many messages received from the Federation and Bob shared colleagues unable to attend, together:- including those received from “We will often think of bygone days associates in London, such as when we were all together, although Lord Philip Smith, Chairman of the chain is broken now, our the Confederation of Registered memories will live forever” Clubs Association (CORCA), Stephen Goulding of the Club Institute and Union (CIU), John Davidson and Ian McAlpine, Regional Chairman Manager (Scotland) at the N.I. Federation of Clubs

Bob, third from left, with the Harmonica Hotshots in their prime.

4 Club Review Issue 5 2016 nifederationofclubs.com Latest Linneweber 1 Optimise your VAT update cash-flow

HMRC are once again writing Accountants, have produced Invoice dates months without involving your to clubs regarding Linneweber an information pack, complete By asking your suppliers bank. 1. with standard letter templates, to invoice you just one day which clubs can use to argue earlier, with no effect on your Annual VAT accounting This case was heard at the that their appeal should still be normal payment terms, you can If your turnover is under Supreme Court last year where counted as valid. improve your VAT cash flow by £1.35 million, annual VAT it failed and HMRC succeeded three months. accounting can be helpful. in winning their argument. Please visit There is still the possibility www.nifederationofclubs.com For example, a £10,000 invoice VAT is paid during the year of appealing this case on and simply click on the due to be invoiced on 1st on account but based on your different grounds and it will downloads tab, here you will January 2016, could be invoiced previous year’s VAT. be up to each individual club find the information is the on 31st December, enabling you to determine if they wish to second item on the page. If you are enjoying an increasing to offset the £2,000 VAT in the proceed with this exercise. turnover, this is a useful cash quarter to 31st December 2015 We would like to thank flow advantage. The balancing rather than the quarter to 31st Should HMRC claim that a Lawrence Shearer for his amount is due to be paid two March 2016. Similarly, delaying club’s appeal is no longer valid continued assistance in this months after the year end; one following the original decision matter. issuing your own invoices by month later than usual. If your to repay the Linneweber 1 one day has the same effect. VAT grew by £10,000 over money several years ago, the the year, you have the use of Federation, in conjunction This provides you with interest- that £10,000 for an additional with O’Hara Shearer free working capital for three month.

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Belmont Bowling Club support Macmillan

Macmillan Nurses were the Paul Evans (keyboards & vocals) beneficiaries of a fantastic Hugh Fearon (lead guitar) charity night held in Belfast’s Peter Millar (guitar & vocals) Belmont Bowling Club in June. Davy Taylor (drums & vocals) plus Congratulations go, not only to the club and its members Mervyn Crawford (sax) and guests, but also to the Keith Donald (sax) entertainers who came along Dusty Hagan (vocals) and gave their support freely Deirdre Harshaw (horns) to help such a worthy cause, George Jones (bass & vocals) making the night the resounding Roy Kane (drums & vocals) success that it was. Trevor Kelly (vocals) Robin Lavery (drums & vocals) £2,140 was raised on the night and everyone involved should be Paul Lyttle proud of their efforts. This sort (guitar, keyboards & vocals) Davy McKnight (drums & vocals) (L-R) John Smith. Eddie Willis (Club President) and Bill Morrison present a of fundraising benefits greatly cheque for £2,140.00 to Joanne McCullough, Macmillan Cancer Support. and really makes a difference for Bill Morrison (guitar & vocals) people living with cancer. Jackie Rainey (guitar & vocals) John Wilson (drums) Kenny Allman & Matt Moore Emma Rea (drums & vocals) Club President - Eddie Willis (door duties and ticket control) Thank you to the following: John Smyth (drums & vocals) (guitar & vocals) Pauline & Liz The Band Clare Steele (vocals) Harry Baird (lighting) (for their support and assistance) Keith Baker (bass & vocals) Tiger Taylor (guitar & vocals) Liz Morrison (media) Arlene & Maureen (ballot prizes)

6 Club Review Issue 5 2016 nifederationofclubs.com MJ Utilities announce TV winner

MJ Utilities have been working relevant information that is with the NI Federation of Clubs required. now for over 10 months and • Once MJU have obtained are reporting that clubs whose pricing they then meet with contracts they have reviewed, the appointed person to put have successfully secured forward their proposal and reduced energy tariffs. discuss savings. • The appointed person signs There really is nothing the contract on behalf of the complicated to the procedure club. MJ Utilities employ when reviewing a club’s tariff. Clubs which have worked with MJU in the aforementioned The following is their suggested manner have benefitted from procedure to ensure a speedy savings sooner, rather than money-saving solution for your later. club. Royal British Legion • At your next committee meeting, make one person (Lurgan) Win 50” TV responsible to make contact The MJ Utilities Grand Draw, with MJU. Agree at that for all newly signed-up clubs, meeting that if MJU come took place on 30th June, with MJ Utilities Managing Director, Mark Rooney, presents Roberta McNally, back with a proposal which the winning club, Lurgan Royal Manager, Lurgan Royal British Legion Club, with their 50” smart TV. shows savings for your club, British Legion Club, being the appointed person can drawn by Northern Ireland proceed without having to Federation of Clubs Chairman, discuss at the next meeting. John Davidson. The reason for this course of action is simple, due to the Congratulations are extended We can help you buy better constant fluctuation in energy to Lurgan Royal British Legion and use less energy pricing, MJU can only hold the Club. Everyone at MJ Utilities prices quoted to a club for five hope your members enjoy MJ Utilities / Utilitywise partnership: proud to be working with business days. If they provide watching your new television The Northern Ireland Federation of Clubs. a quote only to be waiting on set, especially as it’s costing less a committee approving the to watch it due to your new low proposal, it could mean that the energy tariff! proposal lapses and a new, higher proposal takes its place. If you would like to enquire • The appointed committee about how MJ Utilities can member contacts MJU to help save your club money on arrange a visit. your electricity supplies, then • The MJU representative please call Mark Rooney on: meets with the appointed 077 7699 4807, 028 9073 7252 The energy market is becoming more and more complex, and prices are notoriously volatile. Good energy management is becoming a significant contact and gathers the or email [email protected] business administrative burden. We have access to specialist pricing books from major suppliers in Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland with the aim to help clients buy better and reduce what they spend. We take time to understand your business and make sure you get the right N.I.F.C. HELPLINES combination of price and service level. To arrange a visit: 028 9073 7252 / 077 7699 4807 O7889 800329 or email [email protected] 07889 681714 Utilitywise helpline & advice please call 0044 (0) 845 653 1034 07889 800325 or email [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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Questions & Answers

Q. We have a disabled member A. The committee is right to examined the possibility of • Working from home - Is it who has asked us to look into consider this request and the changing the club to make it possible to do some or all providing disabled access to the club is legally required to make more disabled friendly even of the work from home or first floor. We are sympathetic all reasonable adjustments to if the committee ultimately anywhere else other than the to the request although due allow disabled access and create elect not to proceed because of normal place of work? to the design of the club it disabled facilities. However, the cost or other considerations. • Part time - Working less than will be difficult and costly to club is not expected to make I would also suggest that this full-time hours (usually by implement an effective solution. such adjustments which are not issue is periodically revisited working fewer days). What is our legal position and that it is considered an considered reasonable because • Compressed hours - Working regarding this request? overall and long term objective of cost, time or other practical full-time hours but over fewer for the club even if it cannot be considerations. days. What is considered reasonable accomplished at this moment in time. • Flexitime - The employee will differ from club to club; chooses when to start and we recommend that you obtain Q. We have an employee who end work (within agreed a quote for any proposed has suggested, that due to their limits) but works certain ‘core adjustments so that the personal circumstances, that hours’, eg 10am to 4pm every committee can then make an they would like to job share day. informed decision on whether with another person. Is the • Annualised hours - The it would be reasonable for Committee obliged to grant this employee has to work a the club to undertake the request? certain number of hours over changes requested. At the A. Such a request from an the year but they have some very least, it will show that Employee is classed as ‘flexible flexibility about when they the committee has properly working’. Flexible working is work. There are sometimes a way of working that suits an ‘core hours’ which the employee’s needs, e.g. having employee regularly works flexible start and finish times, each week, and they work the or working from home. All rest of their hours flexibly or employees who have worked for when there’s extra demand at their employer for over 26 weeks work. can make a request for flexible • Staggered hours - The working. Whilst an employer employee has different start, does not have to grant such a finish and break times from request, the employer does need other workers. to consider the request in a • Phased retirement - Default reasonable manner and provide retirement age has been an answer within three weeks. phased out and older workers Assessing a request in a can choose when they want reasonable manner requires that to retire. This means they can the employer assesses the pros request to reduce their hours and cons of the request, holds and work part time gradually a meeting with the employee to over a number of years or discuss the request and offers months until they fully retire. the employee an appeal to the decision which the employer Q. A serious allegation reaches. concerning a Member of the club has been brought to The following are types of the Committee’s attention. flexible working requests that an Some Committee Members employee can make: wish to expel this Member There are different ways of working immediately but I think we need flexibly. to go through a disciplinary • Job sharing - Two people do procedure first before making one job and split the hours. any decisions. Is this correct?

8 Club Review Issue 5 2016 nifederationofclubs.com A. I completely agree. If the which has forced the committee purposes of a club this would to register under the Data committee wish to take action to summon the member to mean the Register of Members, Protection Act. regarding this allegation, them. You should then hold nomination applications, Any club using a CCTV system then the Club’s Disciplinary the disciplinary meeting and, subscription records or any is advised to register under Procedure, as stated in the after reviewing any points this other similar membership the Act in order that images Club’s Rules, should be used. member has to make in their administration matter which recorded may be used as The standard disciplinary procedure defence, the committee should may be recorded manually. admissible evidence in a court which should be followed is below. decide if their conduct requires It’s generally accepted that of law. a suspension of membership details of members’ names, The committee cannot expel Q. My wife has recently become up to one year in length, addresses and contact details, or suspend a member from an employee of the club. I would permanent expulsion from such as telephone numbers and the club without first inviting like to know whether this will the club or no action taken email addresses, may be kept by them to a committee meeting. now prevent me from standing against them. If you decide a club on a computer or manual A suspension or permanent for re-election as the club’s to withdraw the facilities of files without needing to register expulsion can only take place secretary. The committee’s membership from the member under the Act. However, to store once a disciplinary meeting opinion is divided. until the committee has heard other personal details, such as has been held. You can also the disciplinary meeting then a member’s age or occupation, A. There is no specific legal only suspend a member for a this means that they will be would require the member’s restriction on a husband or wife maximum of twelve months and unable to enter the club until consent. of an employee being prevented this decision can only take place from standing for election to the disciplinary meeting has The easiest and simplest method once a disciplinary meeting an office of a club committee. been heard. of obtaining consent is for an has been held. Prior to a However, if elected, such a expression of consent to be disciplinary meeting being held, Q. Can you advise if the person may not be involved included in the Application for a member can only be asked Club should register with the in any discussion; voting or Membership form, or a form to withdraw from the facilities Information Commissioners decision-making in relation to used for renewing the annual of the club. If the committee Office (ICO) as part of our the employment of staff as such subscription. The inclusion of are of the opinion that this responsibilities under the Data a person would have a vested an expression of consent in a individuals behaviour has either Protection Act? interest. Most rules prevent club club’s rules would also cover this broken specific club rules/bye- A. There is no requirement for employees from either becoming matter. laws, or could be judged to be the club to register with the or remaining club members prejudicial to the interests of ICO unless the way that you A suggested form of words might be: since members and employees the club, then they can summon are handling members data ‘Membership of the club and have specific legal entitlements this member to appear before requires registration (typically if acceptance of these rules by and the two are incompatible. the committee. you intend to disclose data to third a member shall be deemed to constitute consent to the If you have a question that your The Committee should inform parties). It is, however, relatively holding of relevant personal club needs answered then don’t them of the allegations that cheap to register with the ICO data for the purposes of the hesitate to contact the N.I.F.C. have been made against them if you feel that the club should Data Protection Act.’ via telephone or email. when asking them to attend register now or will likely need the disciplinary meeting. The to register in the future. Provided a club is recording committee can also instruct this This is the standard and storing personal data for member to withdraw from the information we provide on the the club’s own objects and such facilities of membership until he Data Protection Act: data will not be forwarded to any third parties, there is no appears before the disciplinary Data Protection Act The Data requirement for the Secretary meeting. It is normal that once Protection Act 1998 regulates the withdrawal takes place that the processing of information a disciplinary meeting is held concerning individuals held within two months and that at by a ‘data controller.’ In a Entertainment Licence Renewals least seven days’ notice of the club, the Secretary would be meeting must be given to the regarded as the data controller. Electrical Inspections member, in accordance with the The object of the Act is to club’s rules. If this is how the protect an individual’s right to Fire Risk assessments committee wishes to proceed privacy and ensure the accuracy you should write to the member of personal data that is held Lyle Dunn 07748634430 and inform them that due either in computerised form to their conduct he has been or manual records held in a E: [email protected] requested to appear in front of ‘relevant filing system.’ The Act the committee. You should also is not particularly helpful in include the precise details of the giving a definition of ‘relevant complaint and alleged conduct filing system’ but for the nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2016 Club Review 9 Corporate News

Santa Rita scores with Arsenal sponsorship

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10 Club Review Issue 5 2016 nifederationofclubs.com Domestic football returns to make clubs more money

The football season is back, and New Money-Making with it are the opportunities for Opportunities clubs the length and breadth This season there’s brand new of the country to make more Friday night matches exclusive to money by showing what is set Sky Sports: the extra 10 games to be an unmissable Premier are at a perfect time for clubs, League and English Football giving them the opportunity to League season in their venue. attract members in early at the start of the weekend. Even More Premier League This coming season, Sky Sports And it doesn’t stop there - Bank has increased the number of holiday matches, including the games it will show exclusively eagerly anticipated Christmas live, bringing pubs 126 games, games - have been added to up from 116 last season. And Sky Sports’ package of games, with 75% of all televised providing a perfect opportunity Sky Sports Live Premier League Fixtures Premier League games and a to differentiate your venue and August October 30% increase in the first pick of appeal to a broader audience Tottenham v Liverpool Swansea City v Liverpool the matches, Sky Sports brings including families and groups of Sat 27 August 12.30pm Sat 1 October 12.30pm even more of the big games that friends during public holidays. pub-goers want to watch across West Brom. v Middlesbrough Tottenham v Man. City the entire season. More British Football Sun 28 August1.30pm Sun 2 October 2.15pm What’s more, clubs with Sky Man. City v West Ham Utd Burnley v Arsenal Sky Sports has already brought Sports can follow the race for Sun 28 August 4.00pm Sun 2 October 4.30pm viewers the dramatic opening the ultimate prize in British Middlesbrough v Watford weekend clash between Arsenal football - Premier League September Sat 15 October 12.30pm* and Liverpool, which saw the status - with 127 games from Man. Utd v Man. City Chelsea v Leicester City visitors leave with all 3 points the English Football League, Sat 10 September 12.30pm Sun 16 October 1.30pm* in a 4-3 victory, as well as a big culminating in the play-offs Swansea City v Chelsea London derby between Chelsea and finals. There are sure to be Southampton v Burnley Sun 11 September 4.00pm and West Ham United to kick some huge games to attract fans Sun 16 October 4pm off Monday Night Football. across the country, with teams Sunderland v Everton Liverpool v Man. Utd like Newcastle United, Aston Mon 12 September 8.00pm Mon 17 October 8.00pm In the coming weeks and Villa, Leeds United, Brighton Chelsea v Liverpool Bournemouth v Tottenham throughout September, there & Hove Albion and Sheffield Fri 16 September 8.00pm Sat 22 October 12.30pm are plenty of huge games Wednesday all battling it out. Crystal Palace v Stoke City Man. City v Southampton to attract members to the Sun 18 September 2.15pm Sun 23 October 1.30pm bar including Tottenham v Plus there’s live action from the Tottenham v Sunderland Chelsea v Man. Utd Liverpool, Manchester City v EFL Cup, in which teams like Sun 18 September 4.30pm Sun 23 October 3pm West Ham United, Manchester Liverpool and Chelsea feature United v Manchester City, from as early as August, and the Man. Utd v Leicester City Sunderland v Arsenal Chelsea v Liverpool and EFL Trophy, which this season Sat 24 September 12.30pm Sat 29 October 12.30pm Manchester United v Leicester will feature academy sides from West Ham Utd v Southampton Everton v West Ham Utd City, to name but a few. Club the Premier League. Sun 25 September 4.00pm Sun 30 October 1.30pm members in Sky Sports venues Burnley v Watford Southampton v Chelsea will see every team and every In Scottish football, there’s Mon 26 September 8.00pm Sun 30 October 4pm stadium in 43 matches - more coverage from 30 SPFL games Everton v Crystal Palace Stoke City v Swansea City than any other broadcaster will and 9 games from the Scottish Fri 30 Sept 8.00pm Mon 31 October 8.00pm show in total all season - before Cup and, new for this season, the end of November as the the return of up to 4 Celtic *Subject to UEFA Champions League fixtures, Chelsea v Leicester City could move to Saturday 15 October 12.30pm and swap with Middlesbrough v Watford, which would revert to Sunday dramatic story unfolds at both v Rangers SPFL clashes only 16 October 1.30pm. **Subject to UEFA Europa League fixtures, Watford v Stoke City could ends of the table. available on Sky Sports. move to Saturday 26 November 12.30pm.

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Tariff ‘JMC’ (2016.08) Effective from 1st August 2016 (Also showing previous year’s details in brackets) Printed here are the revised rates (Tariff JMC) for PRS for Music, 1. Scope of tariff effective from 1 August 2016. This tariff applies to performances of copyright music within PRS for Music’s* repertoire* at clubs bona fide established and conducted in good faith as non profit-making members’ clubs capable of satisfying: For further information call the • the conditions for determining a qualifying club for the purposes of Part 4 of the Licensing Act Northern Ireland PRS for Music 2003 for England and Wales, or representative 0800 068 4828 or the • the conditions prescribed for the purposes of section 125 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 by Federation Helpline 07889 681714. reg. 2 of the Licensing (Clubs) (Scotland) Regulations 2007 for Scotland, or • the conditions for registration under the Registration of Clubs (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 for Club Secretaries should place these Northern Ireland. pages into their Red Management 2. General conditions Manual. If you do not have a This tariff is subject to PRS for Music’s General Conditions Applicable to Tariffs and Licences, Manual please call Helpline available on request from PRS for Music. number 07889 681714. 3. Royalty rates Where the music user has applied for and obtained PRS for Music’s licence before musical performances commence, the standard royalty rate will be charged and payable for the first year of the licence. Where the music user has not applied for and obtained PRS for Music’s licence before musical performances commence, the higher (standard plus 50%) royalty rate will be charged and payable for the first year of the licence. After the first year of the licence, in either case, the standard royalty rate will be charged and payable. The following rates of charge apply to all royalties falling due from 1st August 2016. Higher Standard royalty royalty 3.1 Featured music* 3.1.1 Live music 3.1.1.1 Where the annual expenditure on the provision of music* by performers* is £9,669 (£9,479) or more the royalty in respect of performances of music by those performers is 3.75% 2.5% of such of such expenditure expenditure (3.75%) (2.5%) 3.1.1.2 Where the annual expenditure on the provision of music is less than £9,669 (£9,479) the royalty per function for the first 100 persons capacity* in respect of performances of music by performers in person is at the rate of £7.34 £4.89 (£7.19) (£4.79) and per 25 persons capacity (or part thereof) thereafter £1.82 £1.21 (£1.79) (£1.19) provided that: The maximum annual royalty for performances in category 3.1.1.2 is £362.60 £241.73 (£355.47 (£236.98) 3.1.2 Featured recorded music* For all featured performances by record, compact disc or tape player* primarily for entertainment by means of discotheque equipment or otherwise for dancing and for karaoke performances*, the royalty per function for the first 100 persons capacity is £7.34 £4.89 (£7.19) (£4.79) and for each 25 persons capacity (or part thereof) thereafter £1.82 £1.21 (£1.79) (£1.19) provided that: Where such featured performances are given at a function, and in the same room, where performances are also given in person and in respect of which royalties are paid under paragraph 3.1.1 above, the royalty in respect of performances by record, compact disc or tape player per function for the first 100 persons capacity is £3.56 £2.37 (£3.48) (£2.32) and for each 25 persons capacity (or part thereof) thereafter £0.90 £0.60 (£0.89) (£0.59)

14 Club Review Issue 5 2016 nifederationofclubs.com ...... Higher Standard ...... royalty royalty 3.1.3 Cinema & featured video For performances (whether by means of the sound track or otherwise) during film or video shows in a room or place being specially used for the primary purpose of video or cinema exhibition, and with seating arranged accordingly the royalty per function for the first 100 persons capacity is £3.56 £2.37 ...... (£3.48) (£2.32) and per 25 persons capacity (or part thereof) thereafter £0.90 £0.60 ...... (£0.89) (£0.59) 3.1.4 Minimum royalty for featured music The minimum royalty for an annual licence for featured music under this section of the tariff is £181.28 £120.85 ...... (£177.72) (£118.48) provided that: Where there are no more than three functions in a licence year this minimum charge will not apply. The charges for those functions - whether in terms of permits or an annual licence - will however be subject to a minimum of £45.32 £30.21 ...... (£44.43) (£29.62) ...... per function per function 3.2 Background or mechanical music* The annual royalty for performances by the following is: 3.2.1 Television screen (without video) with a screen no greater than 26” (66cms) £151.10 £100.73 ...... (£148.13) (£98.75) ...... per screen per screen with a screen greater than 26” (66cms) £226.58 £151.05 ...... (£222.14) (£148.09) ...... per screen per screen 3.2.2 Radio...... £151.10 £100.73 ...... (£148.13) (£98.75) ...... per set per set 3.2.3 Video player (with or without television facilities through the same screen) except performances where there are special seating arrangements for viewing, or when the player is used for discotheque performances: with a screen no greater than 26” (66cms) £226.58 £151.05 ...... (£222.14) (£148.09) ...... per player per player with a screen greater than 26” (66cms) £302.16 £201.44 ...... (£296.24) (£197.49) ...... per player per player 3.2.4 Record and/or compact disc and/or tape player and/or music centre £332.37 £221.58 ...... (£325.86) (£217.24) ...... per player per player provided that: Where two or more such instruments (or screens in the case of televisions and video players) are used in the same premises, whether those instruments are of the same or of different kinds, the combined charges for those instruments will be reduced by 10%. 3.3 Jukeboxes The annual royalty per machine for performances by the following is: 3.3.1 Audio jukebox*... £374.97 £249.98 ...... (£367.62) (£245.08) 3.3.2 Audio jukebox with background music facility* £527.90 £351.93 (£517.55) (£345.03) 3.3.3 Video jukebox with a screen no greater than 26” (66cms) £493.44 £328.96 (£483.77) (£322.51) with a screen greater than 26” (66cms) £592.14 £394.76 (£580.53) (£387.02)

nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2016 Club Review 15 Higher Standard royalty royalty 3.3.4 Video jukebox with background music facility* with a screen no greater than 26” (66cms) £611.85 £4-7.90 (£599.85) (£399.90) with a screen greater than 26” (66cms) £685.88 £457.25 (£672.42) (£448.28) 3.3.5 Combined audio/video jukebox with background music facility* with a screen no greater than 26” (66cms) £675.98 £450.65 (£662.72) (£441.81) with a screen greater than 26” (66cms) £737.79 £491.86 (£723.33) (£482.22) 3.3.6 For each additional coin-entry point for 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, or 3.3.5 above £49.35 £32.90 (£48.38) (£32.25) 4. Value Added Tax Every Licensee under PRS for Music’s tariffs will pay to PRS for Music in addition to the royalty due, a sum in respect of Value Added Tax calculated at the relevant rate on the royalty payable.

5. Inflation adjustment Every year on 1st August the monetary sums in this tariff will be adjusted for inflation. The adjustment formula will apply to the standard rates, using the mean (to the nearest whole percentage point) of the percentages by which the Retail Prices Index and Average Weekly Earnings index (unadjusted) change in the year to the previous March.

March is the latest month prior to the anniversary date for which figures are likely to be published for both indices. After application of the inflation adjustment any expenditure threshold figure will be rounded to the nearest pound, with all other royalty rates rounded to the nearest penny.

All royalties will be charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the licence year.

6. Definitions • annual expenditure on the provision of music means the total of: gross salaries, gross wages; plus fees, expenses or other emoluments paid to performers (excluding any disc jockeys); and gross fees (net of any Value Added Tax) paid to third parties for the services of performers. • audio jukebox means a machine (other than a video jukebox) for playing recorded music, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin, token or card. • audio jukebox with background music facility or video jukebox with background music facility or combined audio/video jukebox with background music facility or music centre and/or radio cassette player means a combination of units of equipment capable of reproducing sound from more than one source through a single sound system. • background or mechanical music means music when performed by a record player, compact disc player, tape player, or video player otherwise than for featured purposes, or music performed by a radio or television set operated on the premises or diffused through a loudspeaker from another part of the premises or a source outside the premises. • capacity shall be calculated as follows: where the accommodation of a room is limited to the number of seats, the capacity will be calculated by reference to the total number of seats; but where, as in the case of discotheque performances, there is no formal means of calculating the accommodation of a room, that capacity will be assessed by reference to the maximum number of persons which can reasonably be accommodated in the room or which is permitted under any regulation by Fire Authorities or under the Club’s Rules. Where the capacity exceeds 100 persons one quarter of the charge will be levied on each 25 persons. • featured music or featured recorded music means music performed by: performers in person, or a record, compact disc or tape player primarily for entertainment such as by means of discotheque equipment or otherwise for dancing or in conjunction with cabaret or similar entertainment, or cinematograph equipment or video player. • karaoke performances means those performances given by unpaid singers in conjunction with specially produced recorded music, with or without the provision of video-presented synchronised lyrics. • music centre means instruments combining a radio and a tape player and/or record player. • performers means singers and performers of musical instruments, including orchestra conductors or leaders, whether or not they combine in their performance other activities such as dancing or acting as comperes. • PRS for Music is the trading name of the Performing Right Society Limited • PRS for Music’s repertoire means all and any musical works (including any words associated therewith), the right of public performance in which is controlled by PRS for Music or by any of the societies in other countries with which PRS for Music is affiliated. • record, compact disc or tape player means any gramophone, compact disc, tape or cassette player, or other mechanical/electronic contrivance for playing musical works, except: a video player, or a contrivance, such as a jukebox, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin, token or card. • video jukebox means a machine for playing recorded music synchronised with a video or similar visual display and capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin, token or card.

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Magners Race Evening right on track

Soft Summer weather provided a balmy backdrop to the July Magners Race Evening at Down Royal, with the long hours of daylight providing the perfect opportunity for racegoers to enjoy an extended day of sport and to socialise with friends with a Magners Original Irish Cider over ice.

The mood was almost as chilled as the Magners, with many race fans making a ‘thank-goodness- it’s Friday’ dash for Down Royal after work, while others took it easy from the outset as everyone settled down to enjoy an exciting evening of racing.

The brand took the opportunity to showcase to its VIP guests Magners Forbidden Flavours in Pictured at the Magners Race Evening at Down Royal Racecourse are: (L-R) John Hood & Ruth Hood from Strawberry & Lime and Cloudy Carrickfergus Cricket Club, Ross Heggarty, Tennent’s NI, and Billy Crook & Roy Crook from Whitehead Golf Club. Lemon, each delivering a totally new and natural cider taste (Opposite top) Magners Brand experience, but with the edgy Manager, Julia Galbraith, attitude that we’ve all come to Tennent’s NI, pictured with Roy expect from Magners. McGivern (left) and Jamie Irvine, from Linfield Football Club. On the track, Robbie Downey rode Noble Dance to victory in (Bottom) The Yellow Bus, owned the Magners Irish Cider Fillies by Mrs E. M. Stockwell, won The Handicap at Down Royal. Magners This is Our Time Fillies Meanwhile, Kevin Manning Maiden. Connor Magill, Regional won Her Majesty’s Plate, the Sales Manager, Tennent’s NI (left), evening’s feature race, on Stellar presented the trophy to Owen Mass, that also won this year’s Lane, on behalf of trainer David Magners Derby at Down Royal. Wachman.

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Sports Report

‘T’ Time at the Northern Ireland Open

Tennent’s NI, put its power behind the 2016 Tayto Northern Ireland Open in Partnership with Ulster Bank when it took place at Galgorm Castle GC at the end of July. For the second year in succession the company came on board as a main sponsor of what is increasingly recognised as one of the highlights of the European Challenge Tour. This year the tournament was won by Ryan Fox and the event exceeded last year’s all-time attendance record with 39,721 spectators.

About swinging in behind the tournament, Jeff Tosh, Sales Director for Tennent’s NI, said, “This has been an amazing summer of sport for Northern (L-R) Ross Oliver, Event Manager of the NI Open, pictured with Jeff Tosh, Sales Director, Tennent’s N.I. Ireland. Following hot on the heels of incredible football we turned our attention to some Ulster Bank Food Festival which incredible golf: Summer sport has put great local tastes centre- doesn’t get much better, or stage, a fantastic addition to the more exciting, than this! NI Year of Food & Drink.”

“As always, we’re delighted that On working with Tennent’s NI, Tennent’s NI and its portfolio Ross Oliver, Event Manager of of brands were at the heart of the NI Open said, “We were the action. Our world class delighted to secure the support portfolio is a perfect match of Tennent’s NI again for this for the world-class golf that year’s Northern Ireland Open. delighted the crowds at the NI Tens of thousands of spectators SIGN UP TO MUD MADNESS Open and we were thrilled to were equally pleased, because, Action Cancer are delighted to be chosen as the charity for this year’s give our support to the great as golf fans will testify, watching Jaffa Cakes Mud Madness! team who stage this fantastic their favourite sport can be WHO? Mini Mud Madness 6 - 16 years old • Mud Madness - ages 16 +. event, bringing global golf to thirsty and congenial work. Northern Ireland. Tennent’s, Magners, Heverlee WHAT? and Roundstone went down Walk, jog or run 5k on this fun and exciting obstacle course. The obstacles are a perfect combination of natural wet and muddy ones, “Throughout the tournament very well in the 19th hole. as well as man-made ones, which combine with the landscape to provide on the stunning grounds of you with fun and exhilarating challenges. Galgorm Castle, Tennent’s NI “Tennent’s NI joined an ‘A WHEN? was pouring throughout a mix List’ of corporate supporters Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September 2016 of sunshine and rain! They whose support was essential to WHERE? featured some of Northern our success. It is thanks to their Foymore Lodge, Portadown Ireland’s major players: investment and confidence that WHY? Tennent’s Lager, Magners we were able to stage an event Have fun, while raising money and awareness for Action Cancer’s Original Irish Cider, Heverlee of international calibre and detection, prevention and support services. We can help your team raise and Roundstone Irish Ale and reputation featuring big names money and awareness and provide fundraising materials. together, they raised a toast, not like Michael Hoey, Damien Call 028 9080 3347 and ask for Gillian or Rebecca only to great golf, but also to the McGrane and Peter Lawrie.”

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It was a disappointing weekend died a fortnight earlier and for Sean Cavanagh at the he must have been up there beginning of August, but we blowing the ball over the bar.” hope that we can put a little sparkle back in his eye, as we Within minutes Peter Harte name the Tyrone captain our rifled over another amazing Merit Award winner for July. point, from over 50 yards, for the lead and Tyrone were Few can argue that the on their way, heading to the Moy man was outstanding rostrum to receive the Anglo throughout the month. His Celt Cup. leadership of the Red Hands during the crunch provincial final was an education in Both players were instrumental captaincy. Tyrone were put to in Tyrone’s victory over Cavan the test against an eager and in the replayed semi-final last determined Donegal squad that month, with Harte’s double Garrett Mallon, Carlingford Design House, presents Sean Cavanagh with looked as if they might regain goal strike a major plus for the specially designed cufflinks as part of his prize as winner of the Ulster GAA the title when they led heading winners. Writers July Merit Award. Also pictured are John Martin, UGAAWA for home. Chairman and Mickey Harte, Tyrone Manager. Pic by Peadar McMahon It seems strange that we must It was then that Captain go back to September 2008 Cavanagh showed his true form. to find the last time that Operating around midfield he Sean Cavanagh received the won crucial ball, broke down UGAAWA Monthly Merit Carrickfergus Cricket Club Donegal possession and put Award but that can be as a pressure on the opposition’s result of the all-round strength defence. of the Tyrone panel. to host benefit night One action turned the game To win this award, Sean in Tyrone’s favour. It was a levelling point from far out as Cavanagh had to fight off the Carrickfergus Cricket Club To find out Sean, with a couple of players claims of team mate Peter Harte are hosting a benefit night on more, to buy tackling, turned and drove the and Monaghan ladies’ team Sunday 28th August to celebrate tickets, or to ball over the bar. How did he manager Paula Cunningham, Jamie Holmes. buy a horse, manage that point? with Patrick McBrearty please contact Billy Crook (Donegal), Ryan McHugh Jamie has been at Middle Road “I don’t really know,” he (Donegal) and Niamh O’Neill on 07784 for five years now, and as well 693940 or Jamie Holmes on confessed. “My father-in-law (Tyrone) also considered. as his cricketing exploits for the 07709 606178. first team, Jamie has also been one of the lead coaches in their youth teams.

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ClubREVIEW_BlossHIll_Funkin.indd 2 02/08/2016 15:36 GREAT SPORTING* EVENTS NO. 86 1960 Abebe Bikila wins marathon

Wilma Rudolph winning one of her three gold medals at the Rome Games.

Abebe Bikila overcoming a series of obstacles in her life en route to achieving that runs barefoot success, that sets her apart as being truly remarkable. at the 1960 Rome Olympics Rudolph was born in 1940 and at a very young age was diagnosed marathon. with polio. Struck down with the debilitating disease, doctors told her she would never walk again. However, supported by her family, Abebe Bikila became a household name when he won the the young Rudolph made a miraculous recovery and went on to gold medal for the marathon in the 1960 Rome Olympics. compete in the 1956 Olympics as a 16 year-old, winning a bronze Coincidentally, Bikila was born in Ethiopia on 7th August 1932, the medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay. same day that the Argentinian legend Juan Carlos Zabala won the gold medal for the marathon in the Los Angeles Olympics. Her crowning glory, however, came four years later when she became the first American woman ever to win three Olympic gold medals. Bikila, who was taking part in his first Olympics in Rome, made Despite having sprained her ankle during the competition, Rudolph his move for victory with less than a mile to go. Pulling away from claimed gold in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay, the Moroccan Rhadi Ben Abdesselem, the 28 year-old became an setting the world record in the 100 metre sprint at 11 seconds flat, overnight sensation, setting a world record of 2 hours 15 minutes although it wasn’t credited due to it being wind assisted. and 16.2 seconds, beating the record set by Sergey Popov that had stood since 1958. But, most amazingly of all, he did all this without Despite retiring at just 22, Rudolph’s impact on track and field was wearing shoes! great, and she remains a role model for young athletes today, em- bodying the principle that with hard work, determination and belief Four years later, at the Tokyo Games, this sporting great went on to you can achieve anything. become the first man to win the Olympic marathon twice. Bikila’s achievement was equally great this time round - although this time he wore running shoes, he had his appendix removed only weeks Also this year... before the competition began. Not that this seemed to affect him in the slightest. In an incredible testament to the man’s amazing Football - Burnley won the English 1st Divison with Wolves finishing mental strength and courage, he went on to smash the world record runners-up. Man Utd’s Dennis Viollet was the league’s top goal scorer with by over a minute and a half. 32 goals. Boxing - Floyd Patterson recovered the world heavyweight title from Ingemar Johansson, becoming the first-ever boxer to do so. There’s no place like Rome Also in this year, Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) wins the gold medal in boxing at the Rome Olympic Games. Wilma Rudolph will always be remembered fondly for the three gold medals she won in the Rome 1960 Olympics, but it is for Horse Racing - Merryman II wins the Grand National.

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