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CJ MARCH 21/2/11 12:01 pm Page 1 C.I.U 70p MARCH 2011 THE PAPER FOR ALL C.I.U. MEMBERS WHY YOU NEED TO SUPPORT THE UNION ELEGATES head to sales and we propose that is Blackpool next month increased to 50p per member, for what could be one including women members. D Last year delegates rejected the of the most important confer- idea that every member should ences in the Union history. support the Union by paying £2 for The Union is losing around £1 mil- a Pass Card – less than what they lion a year and clearly this cannot probably save every week by continue for long. The National drinking in a club. In that context Executive have taken difficult deci- 50p per member represents a bar- gain. At the moment 30p a member By Mick McGlasham buys you among other things: G free management advice GENERAL SECRETARY G the biggest programme of sporting competitions in the country sions and sacrifices have been made G the Rules department, which can as more long-serving Head Office save you a fortune in solicitor’s (By permission of the Evening Chronicle, Newcastle) staff have been made redundant. fees The Executive themselves will have G John Masson examines the tankard from the Gateshead WMC. their numbers cut at this year’s elec- influence in Parliament through the tions. All-Party Group of MPs I know the difficulties clubs are fac- G better deals on insurance, racing What’s it all about, Alfie? ing but if you want the Union to con- trips, rates and many other products. See A TANKARD awarded as a prize tinue then you need to show the PAGE at a social club more than 140 same commitment. At the moment Page 9 in this issue to II NN SS II DD EE years ago has left historians and the Union receives only an annual see how a club has antiques experts puzzled. fee of 30p per member plus a saved £10,000 on its AS we went to press there were 4 Full story – Page 6 dwindling amount from Pass Card heating. rumours of delays to the ending of the default retirement age. As things stand, after next month, it will not be possible to force anyone to retire at 65. The new CCLLUUBBSS FFIIGGHHTT FFOORR BBAACCKK TTAAXX date would delay this by six months. Full story – Page 12 CLUBS owed back tax on their “Dealing with HMRC is not to be repaid back to HMRC if they win THE Union is warning clubs that they fruit machines will need to fight straightforward. They do not appear to but most commentators think this is must submit their annual returns to to make sure they receive their be paying interest unless you ask them. unlikely. the FSA or face prosecution. They are rejecting claims that are not An HMRC Brief confirms they Full story – Page 14 money. properly made and are also rejecting accept the court decision and aim to DRANSFIELDS are the new sponsors In October we reported that hun- claims unless clubs have submitted an process all existing claims by March of the CIU National Quiz. See Page 7. dreds of clubs would receive a windfall appeal.” 31, 2011. But, says Ian Spencer, what is from the Government after the Union The Linneweber case is named after not made clear in the Brief is that News ...................................... 2, 3, 6 teamed up with gaming machine sup- Blackpool round-up ........................ 4 German Edith Linneweber, who won a while HMRC will also pay interest Letters .............................................. 6 pliers Dransfields to fight what became tax case in the European Court of they will do their best to minimise the Education, known as the Linneweber case. Justice. Dransfields Director Chris amounts they have to repay. Dransfields/CIU National Quiz ........ 7 Clubs who made a valid claim in Haley spotted the decision back in “HMRC do not appear to be paying Saltburn House .............................. 8 the time limits were in line to 2006 and saw the opportunity for clubs. interest at the same time they repay Honours, Club Notices .................... 8 receive cheques from Her Majesty’s Dransfields advised their customers to the tax claimed. It seems that you National Accounts .......................... 9 Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and put in protective claims and have have to ask for this. I have acted for Head Office memories ............ 10, 11 some have already received four-fig- worked closely with clubs and the CIU. one club that was not repaid interest Club Management .................. 12-14 ure amounts. A lead case against HMRC was taken and then received payment of an Obituaries ...................................... 13 Although HMRC accept that they through the UK courts by Rank plc amount equating to 16 Crossword .................................... 14 Club Outings ............................ 15-17 will have to repay all validly-made last year and won and although HMRC per cent of the tax PAGE Classified Advertising .................... 18 claims they are not, however, putting have appealed to the European Court repaid; the only Sport ........................................ 18-20 themselves out to make it easier for of Justice this is unlikely to take place action required was to CIU Racing Club .......................... 19 clubs, says VAT expert Ian Spencer of in the near future so HMRC have write to HMRC and 13 Ian Spencer & Associates. started payments. Money might have ask for this. CJ MARCH 21/2/11 12:01 pm Page 2 Page 2 March The Club & Institute Journal IITT’’SS BBUUSSYY IINN DDUURRHHAAMM .. .. .. DURHAM Branch President Colin Armstrong visited Evenwood WMC and presented awards marking 60 years of service. Committee member Ronald Preston (top left) received the 25-year Long Service Award while Olive Lamb accepted a Long Service Award on behalf of her late cousin Thomas David Lamb. John Firby also received the 10-year Certificate of Merit. BRANCH Secretary Brian Young (below) visited Harrowgate WMC in Darlington and presented a Long Service Award to Club President Martin Duell, watched by Treasurer Dave Cartwright and Branch Vice-President Eric Campbell (right). On the same night Dave Cartwright presented a giant bottle of vodka and a bouquet to Maureen Grindley (above) to mark 40 years of service to the club. HAYES WORKING MEN’S CLUB LATE NIGHT CABARET – SATURDAY 26th MARCH – JACKSON LIVE (MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE) ERROL BROWN TRIBUTE TAKE COVER (5 PIECE BAND) – SATURDAY 30th APRIL – RATS IN THE KITCHEN (UB40 TRIBUTE) THE TEMPLE BROTHERS (EVERLY BROTHERS TRIBUTE) GLAMTASTIC ROCK SHOW (GLAMROCK TRIBUTE) – SATURDAY 28th MAY – DOCTOR & THE MEDICS (THE ORIGINAL BAND) HARRY CAMBRIDGE (LUTHER VANDROSS TRIBUTE) THE USUAL SUSPECTS (DUO) ALL SHOWS COMPERED BY TERRI GAUCI ALSO SPECIAL COCKNEY NIGHT ON SATURDAY 23rd APRIL FREE ENTRY (COACHES BY ARRANGEMENT) PUMP LANE, HAYES, MIDDLESEX UB3 3NB GENERAL Secretary Mick Bobby Sloanes, Becky Shaw ALL SHOWS £8 PER TICKET McGlasham was among the and John Bell are pictured in ( ) guests at Belmont Club near front of (left to right): Mick OVER 18 ONLY Durham when Committee mem- McGlasham, Eric Campbell, Bar open until 1.00 am – Doors open 7.00 pm ber Bobby Sloanes received the Colin Armstrong, Executive Long Service Award and Treasu- member Keith Reay, Club Coach parties welcome by prior rer John Bell the Certificate of Chairman Alan Robinson, arrangement – please contact Secretary Merit. Secretary Edwin Metcalf and At the same time the club also Assistant Secretary Henry Rob- for information and tickets on: presented a 10-year staff service inson. 020-8573-1721 award to barmaid Becky Shaw. CJ MARCH 21/2/11 12:01 pm Page 3 March The Club & Institute Journal Page 3 . AND IN KENT AS WELL KENT Branch President Roger Tingley visited UNION Vice-President John in 1820. In 1840 speculator Club. The original building Sturdee Bowling & Social Club in Gillingham Tobin and members of the Edward Penfold turned it into still remains in the same form and presented a Distinguished Service Award to Kent Branch Executive helped a pub called The Old Fox and as when it was built. Trustee Desmond Watts. the Bellegrove Social Club near it became a popular destina- Committee members Desmond was elected to the Committee soon Bexley celebrate its centenary. tion for excursions until the Christine Gabriel, Linda after he joined the club in 1947. After a spell in the Branch Executive members turn of the century when the King, Pat Moore and Barbara Army he returned to the Committee on the enter- Roger Oake, Colin Smith, arrival of the railway led to the Robb are pictured in front of: Nobby Clark and Tom Jones countryside being swallowed (left to right) Colin Smith, tainments side then became a Trustee in 2000. were pictured with members of up by the expansion of Nobby Clark, Bill Stevenson, Also pictured (below) are: Branch Vice-President the club’s Committee as the London. Club Secretary Rogan Colin Lewing (left), who is also the club’s Vice-Presi- Vice-President presented the Whitbread took over The Old Gabriel, Tom Jones, John dent, and National Executive member Roger Oake. Union’s centenary certificate Fox in 1895. It became known Tobin, Paul Simpson, Peter G Bottom: Roger Tingley also presented a to Club President Paul as Foxberry House and in 1907 Carter, Ron Waghorn, Roger Distinguished Service Award to David Gower, Simpson. The club was built as the Bellegrove Labour Club, Oake, Keith Watkins and Secretary of Saltwood Club near Hythe. one of a series of elegant villas then the Bellegrove Social Duncan Smith. CJ MARCH 21/2/11 12:01 pm Page 4 Page 4 March The Club & Institute Journal – PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR ANNUAL MEETING – IMPORTANT DAY SESSION COMMENCES 10am, 9th APRIL, 2011.

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