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September 2016 The magazine for all CIU members 75p
Sheffield’s Owlerton Stadium gets set to INSIDE... host the 2016 Dransfields CIU Racenight Editor’s Letter ...... 2 The Dransfields CIU Racenight takes place in Sheffield on 3 September 20 Club News ......
CIU Racing Club...... 9
Club of the Month . . . 10
HQ ...... 14
Club Outings...... 18
Crossword ...... 21
Sport on TV ...... 22
CIU Sport ...... 23 The annual Dransfields CIU Racenight will Chris Haley, Managing Director of take place at Sheffield’s Owlerton Stadium Dransfields, the title sponsor of the CIU on Tuesday, September 20. racenight, added: “We’re delighted to support Union General Secretary Kenneth D this annual Union event at such an iconic Green CMD said: “We look forward to greyhound racing venue which has been seeing plenty of Union members at what is graced by some of the sport’s all-time greats always a fantastic night of sporting down the years. entertainment. The doors open at 6pm with the first of “This is a great opportunity to enjoy some the night’s 10 races getting underway at exciting top-class sport alongside club 6.39pm. friends and colleagues as well as socialise Entry is free for CIU members and with members from other clubs. includes a free bet, drink and portion of “Even if you can’t make it to Sheffield, Nachos. Club of the Month: your club can ‘win’ on the night by Meanwhile, another major CIU sporting sponsoring a leg or more of a dog. event is rapidly approaching with the Richmond Place Club “All clubs should have received a Dransfields CIU Charity Raceday scheduled sponsorship form from Head Office but if for Saturday, November 12 at Wetherby September’s ‘Club of the Month’ is the anyone wants a spare they can be obtained Racecourse in Yorkshire. Richmond Place Club in Hereford which is from Maureen Hawkins in the Leisure Tickets can now be ordered for this annual part of the West Midlands Branch. Department. event and cost £16 each which includes entry The club has adopted a bold and “The event is run as a lottery with each leg to the special CIU Marquee situated next to ambitious strategy to get the local sponsor being allocated a trap in six races the Winners Enclosure and a food and drink community involved through a wide array of with the winning trap number running in offer, including money off vouchers provided activities and entertainments, with the result the final - that is six heats with seventh being by Preferred Supplier Heineken UK. that membership is climbing steadily for the the final. Last year saw Eastleigh WMC For more information on how to book third year running. winning £1,200 for the club.” tickets for the Wetherby event, see page 14. For the full story, turn to pages 10 and 11. www.wmciu.org.uk EDITOR’S LETTER
EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to the September edition of Club The cost covers full board, lectures on Club Journal. Law and Club Finance and includes a student’s On page 14, we have our latest Q&A with folder, pad and literature. a member of the NEC and get the views of Applicants must be a financial member of South East Midlands Branch Secretary Carol their club and hold the Union Associate and Goddard who has been part of the National Pass Cards. Executive since 2011. An application form can be obtained from September’s ‘Club of the Month’ is the your Club Secretary or downloaded from Richmond Place Club in Herefordshire, a www.wmciu.org.uk veritable hive of activity where they are Meanwhile, applications are also open for working their socks off to get people in the Union’s Club Management Diploma CIU National Charity Raceday at Wetherby through the door seven days a week with a course for 2016/17 which begins on Monday Racecourse is taking place on Saturday mix of traditional and innovative events. October 3. November 12. You can read all about this thriving Union The enrolment fee is £32 which covers all Tickets cost £16 each and include a food club on pages 10-11. distance learning lessons. The closing date for and drink offer in the CIU’s special marquee. Another reminder that the Union is applications to the course is Monday You can book tickets directly with Wetherby currently taking applications for the Club Law September 19. Racecourse – see page 14 for details. & Club Finance Residential Weekend next As you’ll see from the front page, the Hope you enjoy the issue. month. Dransfields CIU Greyhound Racenight is being The weekend will take place at the Royal staged at the iconic Owlerton Stadium on Court Hotel in Coventry from Thursday Tuesday, September 20. Entry is free, so please October 13 to Sunday October 16. come along and enjoy a fast and furious night A charge of £75 (VAT inclusive) will be of racing. made for the course but applicants will need to And, while we’re on the subject of sport, meet the costs of travel to the venue. here’s another reminder that Dransfields Stephen Goulding, Editor CLUB JOURNAL
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2• Club Journal NEWS
CHRISTINE BRAY CELEBRATES FOUR DECADES AS OBITUARIES STEWARD AT NEW MILL CLUB IN HUDDERSFIELD Dave Gammon The South East Midlands Branch are sad to announce the death of Mr Dave Gammon, their Peterborough Representative. Dave served on the Branch Executive Committee for over 21 years and was dedicated to the clubs in his division. Dave’s hobbies included growing vegetables (particularly tomatoes and cucumbers) and flowers and visiting his caravan in Skegness. He was married to Peggy for 31 years and leaves a stepson Martin and stepdaughter Sally, four grandsons and four granddaughters, all of Pictured: Christine Bray is celebrating 40 years behind the bar of New Mill Club in Huddersfield, having joined the staff in 1976 whom he loved dearly.
The long-serving Steward of New Mill Club, I’ve enjoyed it,” Christine told The Jack Salmond Huddersfield is celebrating 40 years working Huddersfield Examiner newspaper. “I enjoy Jack Salmond, who served as for the club. seeing different people when we have Scottish Branch Secretary from 1966 Christine Bray joined the staff of the club different parties in. I’m quite sociable. to 1991, has passed away at the age in the summer of 1976, having previously “People used to ask for pints of mixed and of 97 after a short illness. worked as a window dresser for BHS, after Tetley’s bitter. It was all beer then but now Jack was also Secretary of answering an advert in the newspaper and it’s all lager, lager, lager - although we have Coaltown Ex-Service Club for 34 has been there ever since, much to the hand-pulled ales. years and was a passionate advocate delight of members who presented her with “The hours are longer too. When I started for equality. gifts to mark the four decades of service. we opened 7pm to 10.30pm. Now it’s 11pm He was a dedicated servant of the “Everyone has their ups and downs but closing.” CIU for a many years and will be sadly missed by all those who knew LETTER TO THE EDITOR him.
Dear Editor, Kick these agents out and go back to NEWS IN BRIEF I am writing concerning the demise of Concert Secretaries choosing the acts. Carlsberg UK launches new Working Men’s Clubs in recent years. It’s cheaper for the clubs and better for craft and premium beer division It is a long time since I’ve seen a club the members. Carlsberg is building a premium brand anywhere near full and the main reason for The Union want bums on seats, so come and sales division called the House of this, in my opinion, is that too many artists on, do something about it. We, the Beers, as part of its transformation to are booked through agents. members, will do the rest. focus on brewing and selling a There are no genuine ‘Concert If something isn’t done soon, the CIU is portfolio of premium quality brands. Secretaries’ now, there are only comperes flogging a dead horse. The House of Beers will be dedicated who introduce acts chosen by these agents, to premium, world and craft beers and who, whether they like it or not, are just Yours Sincerely, ciders and the portfolio includes its ripping the clubs off. Backyard Brewery range imported A lot of clubs are so badly off that they Eddie Murphy from Sweden, its Herefordshire craft have to charge on the door and most clubs Higher Openshaw, cider Bad Apple, Belgian beer have had to dispense with organists and Manchester Grimbergen and Spanish beer Mahou. drummers. Carlsberg UK also recently launched Let’s face it, self-contained acts can never Editor's note: What are your views? Are you its ‘Crafted’ portfolio of 60 world and compete with a live backing. an Agent or a Concert Secretary? Share your speciality beers and cider into the on- This is just one of the reasons why I will thoughts with Club Journal. Contact trade, including beers from Hiver and never use my local club again. [email protected] the Brooklyn Brewery.
Club Journal • 3 NEWS
NEWS IN BRIEF STEPHEN TODD PRESENTED WITH L.S.A. New look for Bulmers with revamped logo and bottle Heineken-owned cider brand Bulmers has introduced a brand-new look and bottle shape. According to Heineken, the new design and 500ml bottle “draws on the brand’s heritage and orcharding credentials, clearly heroing the apples, alongside a revamped logo and bold labels. “Bulmers’ new design reflects the founders’ Fred and Percy’s pioneering attitude to cider, as well as providing quality cues.” Emma Sherwood-Smith, Cider andStephen Todd of New Delaval & Newsham Working Mens Club (Northumberland Branch) received Director at Heineken, said: “We’re his Long Service Award in June. Pictured, left to right: Bill Stoker (No.4 Division Executive), David clearly calling out Bulmers’ 130 years Clough (No.5 Division Executive Member), Stephen Todd (Committee Member), Alan Hardy of cider-making expertise. We (Northumberland Branch President) and Dave Richardson (Northumberland Branch Secretary) continue to push the boundaries of cider, with our new look, our Dates announced for Carlsberg Festive Trade Shows consumer marketing and our Carlsberg UK will be staging four Christmas Carlsberg Xmas Trade Show Dates: associations through music, Trade Shows in September and October. partnerships and festivals.” Thursday September 29, 9am-5.30pm - The four trade shows will give attendees a Tobacco Dock, London number of opportunities and exclusive Carlsberg UK extends range of offers as they plan ahead for the busy annual Tuesday October 4, 9am-5.30pm - craft beers and ciders Christmas trading period. Armouries, Leeds Carlsberg UK is to distribute an During the shows, attendees will be able to Thursday October 6, 9am-5.30pm - extended range of craft beers and gain specialist knowledge and insight from Stoneleigh, Midlands ciders, with a focus on British key suppliers and producers as well as products. sample new products from the beer, cider, Tuesday October 11, 9am-5.30pm - It has added 14 draught beers, 17 wine, spirits and soft drinks categories. Concorde, Manchester new packaged beers and an extended seasonal range to its offer, including Chapel Down’s Curious Brew and Barnsley Games League Presentation takes place Herefordshire craft cider Bad Apple. The range will also include new international beers such as American pale ale Shed Head from the Backyard Brewery in Sweden, Hitachino Nest White Ale from the Hitachino brewery in Japan and Grimbergen Blonde from Belgium. Carlsberg has also produced the Crafted Handbook, to provide bars with information on each brand along with tasting notes and positioning tips. Paul Waller, Carlsberg Director of third party brands, said: “This year we have a balanced range from the US and Europe and greater emphasis on the UK, recognising the quality of innovation from home-grown brands and products.” andUnion General Secretary Kenneth D Green CMD presented the prizes at the Barnsley Games League at Carlton & Smithies WMC on July 26. Pictured, left to right: Kenneth D Green CMD, Andy Hill of Dransfields and the winner of most prizes, Ray Barmby
4• Club Journal NEWS
Pair are honoured at Crofton & District WMC York City Branch to host Foreign Property Seminar at Acomb WMC
York City Branch is hosting a Mediterranean Property Seminar at andA recent presentation at Crofton & District Working Mens Club saw Trevor Goring receive his 50-year Acomb WMC in York on September 9 Long Service Award while Mrs Betty Howell received an award on behalf of her late husband Ken Howell. Pictured, left to right: Howard Gamble (Club Secretary), Mrs Betty Howell, Mrs Sylvia Goring and 10. and Trevor Goring (Club President) The seminar will offer information to people interested in buying property in the Chaddesden Jubilee Club raises £150,000 for charity Mediterranean, including which locations offer the best value for money and how to Chaddesden Jubilee Club in Derby has raised Cadets, Derby East District Live at Home work out the cost of living abroad. an amazing £150,000 for charity over the past scheme and HEMI Hearts, a children’s To register for the event,contact York 12 years from playing bingo every week. therapeutic play group which meets at the City Branch Secretary Frank Healy on 0770 Each Saturday, around 180 members attend club. 948 7997 or email: the club’s bingo and entertainment night and “We usually take about £200 for the charity [email protected]. play one game of charity bingo during the bingo game on Saturday night, give £100 in evening. prize money and then put the rest into the CLUB NOTICES Club President Ron Moorhouse told the charity fund. The same happens on Sunday Expulsions Derby Telegraph: “We have given several large nights but there is usually a smaller pot cheques of £20,000 to various charities over because fewer people play. Paul Simmonds – Glynoch Social Club (South Wales Branch) the years, including Friends of the Macmillan “It means we have been able to put a lot Harry Blackburn - North Road Social Club, Boldon Colliery, Unit in Derby, the County Air Ambulance, back into the community and are looking for Tyne & Wear (Durham Branch) the City Hospital Baby Unit and Guide Dogs another main charity to support over the next for the Blind. few years.” Clubs Admitted for Membership of Union “In between, money has gone to a variety Wendy Morrisroe, of HEMI Hearts, said: “I Abertysswg Workingmen’s Club (South Wales Branch) of other causes such as Spondon Dynamos cannot thank the club enough as their help is Foot Cray Social Club (Kent Branch) Under-11 football team, the City of Derby Sea so important to us.” Lower Bourne Social Club (South East Met Branch) Plumstead Common WM Club (Kent Branch) Standish Labour Club (Manchester Branch) FOR SERVICE Weymouth & Melcombe Regis WM Club 50-YEAR SPECIAL AWARD LONG SERVICE AWARD (Western Counties Branch) Peter Baker, Brockley Social Club, South East Met Melvyn Hiscock, Garforth WM Club, Leeds Alan Banks, Garforth WM Club, Leeds Clubs Applying for Membership of Union DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Edge Top Working Mens Club, Thornhill Malcolm Rider, Harehills Labour Club, Leeds CERTIFICATE OF MERIT (Heavy Woollen Branch) Ken Tidbury, Northampton WM Club, South East Midlands Derryl Pay, Wickersley WM & Social Club, South Yorkshire Millbridge Club (West Yorkshire Branch) Edward Salt, Colebatch Club Leamore, West Midlands Steven Wilson, Wickersley WM & Social Club, South Yorkshire Clubs Withdrawn James Mills, Newcastle On Tyne R.A.O.B. Club, Seacroft Working Men’s Club (Leeds Branch) Northumberland Aston Cantlow Working Men’s Club (West Midlands Branch)
Club Journal • 5 NEWS
JOSEPH STOBBART RECEIVES HIS C.O.M. Competition
Club Journal is giving you the chance to win andJoseph Stobbart of Ashington & District Comrades Social Club received his Certificate of Merit at a recent presentation. Pictured, left to right: Colin Fowler (Club Vice-Chairman), David Fish Game Changers: Inside English Football, a (No.3 Division Executive), Dave Richardson (Northumberland Branch Secretary), Roland book written by former top player and Sanderson (Club Secretary), Joseph Stobbart (Committee Member), Alan Hardy manager Alan Curbishley. (Northumberland Branch President), William Stoker (No.4 Division Executive) and Dennis Wheadon (No.2 Division Executive) Going behind the scenes of the elite professional game, Curbishley hears from such luminaries as Arsene Wenger, Steven HANSLOPE WMC EARNS ACCOLADE FROM Gerrard, Harry Redknapp, Rio Ferdinand and Harry Kane to gain an insight into CAMRA FOR ITS TOP REAL ALE OFFERING modern football and how the Barclays Premier League continues to develop both as a sport and as a business. To be in with a chance of winning this great prize answer the following question:
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Alternatively, you can post your entry on a postcard or envelope to: Game Changers competition, Club Journal, ACP, 59/60 Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1TX. Closing date: September 18, 2016. andPictured: Sheila Tompkins (Club Secretary and Treasurer of the Hanslope Working Mens Club) receives the Club of the Year Award from a representative of the Campaign For Real Ale NEWS IN BRIEF The Hanslope Working Mens Club in The club hosts a number of beer festivals Milton Keynes has been named as Club of throughout the year and has won renown Latest competition winner the Year 2016 by the Milton Keynes/North for serving a wide selection of beers, The winner of the competition in the Buckinghamshire Branch of the Campaign including many local brews and those from August issue of Club Journal is Sue For Real Ale (CAMRA). further afield. Amalou of New Parks Social Club in This accolade was achieved largely The club allows CAMRA members to Leicester. through the hard work of the club’s Bar visit and has seen an increase in club She correctly answered that Leicester Manager, Andy McGrath, who is the members who have been attracted by the City play their home games at the King driving force behind the club’s Cask Ale array of well-kept beers that are available Power Stadium and wins a copy of the offering. seven days a week. book 5000-1: The Leicester City Story.
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Club Journal • 9 CLUB OF THE MONTH
THE RICHMOND PLACE CLUB, HEREFORD
The Richmond Place Club is part of the fabric of local life in the Cathedral city of Hereford and its full programme of activities and entertainment ensures that the club will continue to flourish in the future
The Richmond Place Club is situated near the centre of Hereford
o say there’s quite a lot going on at “The club has two function rooms, the Delray Rockets and a Four Seasons T the Richmond Place Club in meaning that we can effectively run three tribute act, the Voicetones. We book Hereford would be something of events as we can use the bar area for everything months in advance so we can get an understatement. The club, situated in the entertainment for members if the other two some really quality acts and there are also centre of the Cathedral city near the Welsh rooms are busy. regular nights each month with live Jazz and border, has made a virtue of being a hive of “If someone comes up with an idea for a Country and Western.” activity seven days a week and throughout new regular night or entertainment, we'll A notable success for the club on the the year. immediately try and accommodate them as music side in 2016 was a Mott The Hoople One of three clubs in the city, the it means more people coming to the club.” convention which celebrated the 1970s band Richmond Place Club is eager to ensure that Entertainment is a mainstay of the club who hail from Hereford. Fans from all over it remains a community hub for all ages and and they have a real mix of live bands and the country descended on the club for a interests and with a growing membership - artists appearing throughout the year. whole day of rock-related activities, now well over the 700 mark - that “It’s great to have different types of live including live music, on-stage chat and a philosophy appears to be paying dividends. music on because then there’s something music memorabilia auction.” “Many clubs are struggling so we’re trying for everyone,” says Les. There’s more to the club than music, of to be one jump ahead of everyone else and “I’ve got the Official Receivers coming in course, and in October they will be holding constantly thinking of ways to get people soon - they’re an outstanding seven-piece a Wedding Fayre which will showcase what through the door,” says Club Secretary Les soul band! the club can offer couples who are looking Walker. “If you stand still, you may as well “We’ve also had a Bay City Rollers tribute for a reception venue, as well as featuring a shut the doors! act called Shang-A-Lang, Rockabilly band number of stalls from local firms who
10 • Club Journal CLUB OF THE MONTH
Above: Charity events are a mainstay of life at the Richmond Place Above: Staging regular pro wrestling bouts has been a huge success for Club with a number of good causes helped by their members the Richmond Place Club specialise in providing products and services Wednesdays and Fridays. the second one with the next one coming in for a couple’s big day. “We’re the headquarters for the Hereford October. Solar panels are an investment but “When it comes to wedding receptions, we Skittles League,” says Les. “The club has we’re seeing the returns already. can actually set up a marquee inside in our four skittle alleys and that’s brilliant for the “Membership is going really well, with main hall and it looks fantastic,” says Les. club as the season starts in September and 150 new members joining last year, and “We had the idea a few years ago and got goes through to April. we’re not far off that for 2016 with well over in touch with a local marquee company and “The ladies teams play on a Thursday 700 members. they put up all these special hooks in the and men on a Friday and it really is a major “We have a wide range of ages and for the ceiling which means they can set up the boost behind the bar whenever the skittles older members we have an Over-60s Club marquee in 90 minutes whenever we’re is taking place. and Sunshine Club which enable older holding a reception.” “We also have two groups who run short people to get together and enjoy activities, And in marked contrast to the romance of mat indoor bowls sessions in the club and including day trips.” wedding receptions, the club also stages full- they’ve asked us if they can start doing Some 15 organisations use the club as on wrestling events in the main hall. “The indoor curling which is something new and their headquarters, from local charity Iron Fist Pro Wrestling team come to the should prove very popular.” groups to other special interest societies, club at regular intervals and that is a real The revived fortunes of nearby Hereford such as the Austin 7 Owners Club which draw,” says Les. FC - a ‘phoenix’ club which was founded hold monthly meetings. “When all those “The last event had cage fighting and the after the demise of Hereford United and is amazing 1920s vintage cars are lined up in sellout crowd loved it so we aim to put that slowly starting to climb back through the the car park, it draws quite a crowd!” says on four times a year.” leagues - has also had a beneficial effect on Les. “Another popular initiative takes place Supporting an array of good causes is also the club’s finances. “We’re just over the road in October when the Prostate Cancer very important to the club’s members. “Like from the football ground so on matchdays charity are given use of one of the club's all CIU clubs, we help as many charity we get people coming in for a drink ahead rooms where people can drop in and be organisations as we possibly can, whether of kick-off,” says Les. tested. through events which benefit them or by “We have the Barclays Premier League “We’re a very warm, friendly club and allowing groups to use the club's facilities,” games showing in one area of the club on we’d love to see fellow CIU members from explains Les. BT Sport at 5.30pm on a Saturday so that’s other clubs coming along for a drink,” says “For example, we’re holding two major always a good draw.” Les. charity darts tournaments this year. One And the club continues to invest in the “We’re well known for our range of well- took place in August which benefited the facilities in order to ensure that it operates kept beers, including two regular Real Ales, Acorn Childrens Hospice and we have one at maximum efficiency. so if any Club Journal readers are in the city in December which will raise money for the “We’ve been gradually revamping our to watch the football or here for the races, Haven Breast Cancer centre in Hereford. club by working our way through the bars come and see us!” “The one in August was an open and recently installed LED lighting which is tournament with £500 for the winner and saving us £400 a month on our bill,” says CONTACT DETAILS Richmond Place Club £200 for the runner-up so attracted some Les. 69-71 Edgar Street quality players.” “We’ve also installed 40 solar panels on Hereford Herefordshire Indeed, along with pool, snooker and our roof and those got switched on in HR4 9JP skittles, darts is very popular among December and we had a cheque for £328 Tel: 01432 356529 members with teams playing on Mondays, for the first reading and around £500 for Branch: West Midlands
Club Journal • 11 BETTER BUSINESS Q&A ANY QUESTIONS?
Club Journal’s panel of experts is ready to answer any of your queries regarding running your club
Our club wants to take part in Q Cask Ale Week later this month so do you have any advice on what we could do to get our members interested?
Paul Nunny, Director of Cask Marque, the organisers of Cask Ale Week, responds:
All CIU clubs are welcome to join in Cask Ale Week. Any cask-centred event can run under the Cask Ale Week banner. For clubs this means that events can be run during Cask Ale Week to attract new members and reward your loyal cask beer drinkers. Beer festivals always draw crowds, but there are many other activities that can be ensuring that an ‘11 day week’ is something Run a Tap Takeover organised – for example tutored tastings, worth celebrating! A ‘Tap Takeover’ with a local brewer is a quizzes, beer and food events and ‘introduce With a whopping 80 per cent of drinkers great way to launch Cask Ale Week, a friend’ offers. interested in going to beer tastings during highlighting what you have to offer in a fun Whether on a small or large scale, any Cask Ale Week, why not take the and interesting way. event will provide positive exposure for real opportunity to highlight the quality and ale, clubs and breweries. A simple photo is a range of cask beers on your club bar and get Beer and Food Menu great way of spreading the message across more people drinking Britain’s national If you do food in your club, you can match social media, and is simple and cheap to drink? the beers on your bar to food on your menu. organise. Cask Ale Week is a great way to reward A great picture is also the centrepiece for loyal cask drinker members; introduce new Beer Quiz Night most news stories, and your club’s event drinkers to cask; generate buzz and a Run a quiz night with a focus on beer! Cask could put a local spin on the nationwide celebratory ‘feel good’ factor; attract new Marque has prepared one for you. Request a event that is Cask Ale Week. members; and sell more cask ale. copy from [email protected] Young people are beginning to turn to ale There are many different ways in which to as well, with more and more fashionable do this. The flexibility of Cask Ale Week Competitions/Promotions craft brewers entering the scene. We must means that you can always find a unique Run a competition /promotion with the ensure that cask ale – and therefore the clubs way to showcase your brewery and beers. local press and via social media. You can serving it – benefit from this surge of Here are a few ideas to get you started: even put an existing event in your club interest. Cask Ale Week is the perfect calendar under the Cask Ale Week Banner. opportunity to sing ale’s praises, and of Tutored Tasting Make sure it’s cask beer focused, brand with course to try plenty for yourself. Invite a brewer from your local beer supplier the logo and you’re ready to go. The dates – September 22 - October 2 – to run a beer tasting session in your club. provide a great opportunity. By creating a So, don’t miss the opportunity to use Cask new activity, or putting an existing club Beer Festival Ale Week to bring benefit to your club. To event under the Cask Ale Week banner, you Research shows that 65% of people are help you we have a lot of promotional can mark the occasion with lovers of real ale, interested in going to beer festivals during materials that can be downloaded from: introduce new people to its delights and Cask Ale Week so why not run one in your http://caskaleweek.co.uk/info- help create lifelong fans. Not to mention club? media/download-logos-and-templates/
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NEWS IN BRIEF SPOTLIGHT ON... CAROL GODDARD We talk to South East Midlands Branch Secretary Carol Goddard, who became the first woman NEC member in 2011, about her career in the CIU and her views on the club scene
Q: How did you become involved with clubs Carol Goddard and the CIU? I first became involved with clubs in June 1982 when I joined the South East Midlands Branch office as an Assistant. The Secretary at the time Dransfields CIU was Mr Derek Dormer who had recently been Greyhound Racenight elected as National President. I quickly became involved in National work in addition to set for September Branch work: Sheffield’s Owlerton Stadium will • 1982 – Joined Branch Office be the venue for the Dransfields CIU • 2007 – Branch Vice-President (made Greyhound Racenight on Tuesday, possible by the vote at the CIU AGM to give September 20. women full rights) Admission is free to Union • 2007 – Stood as candidate for National Vice- Survival of the fittest. It is no good just members and includes a drink, free President; polled 41% of the vote ambling along any more, the club committee bet and Nachos, plus a night of • 2010 – Elected Branch Secretary and members need to look ahead to see what thrilling action as the dogs race • 2011 – Elected on to NEC as first woman could benefit their particular club. Every club around this iconic track. NEC member, representing Warwickshire & has a different key to its success, for some it’s The doors open at 6pm with the South East Midlands. sport, for some it's entertainment. Always keep first race getting underway at I am a member of Wootton WMC in looking ahead. 6.39pm. Northampton, Carlton House in Olney and There are still opportunities to Irthlingborough Town Band Club. Q: What do you say to the doom-mongers sponsor races on the evening, so out there? please contact Sean Ferris on 01753 Q: How are South East Midlands clubs There are always doom-mongers. If you are 272022 if you’re interested. generally faring at the moment? not happy with the way your club is run, put The clubs are generally holding their own. The up for Committee. Nothing is set in stone, Order tickets for CIU larger and older clubs sometimes find it more things can always be changed but it requires National Charity Raceday difficult than smaller ones, often due to repairs perseverance. Instead of just moaning about to the fabric of the building and something – do something! in November refurbishments required. Tickets are now available to order Q: What are the most positive signs you’ve for Dransfields CIU National Charity Q: If the Prime Minister offered you three seen in the club sector in the past three Raceday which takes place at wishes on behalf of clubs, what would they years? Wetherby Racecourse on Saturday be? Many of the clubs who failed to pay their November 12. Firstly, sort out Licensing for clubs so that it is annual fee on time have re-applied for Tickets cost £16 per person and understood by all authorities. Secondly, if membership as they realise the benefits include entry to the special CIU someone moves into a property adjacent to a membership of the CIU can bring. Many of marquee next to the Winners club they should understand that there will be the clubs who were struggling seem to have Enclosure, as well as a food and a certain amount of noise and clubs should turned a corner. drink deal with Preferred Supplier not be threatened with action. Thirdly, a Heineken UK providing discount change to the system of rateable value applying Q: If you could award an OCE (Order of the beer vouchers for the bar. when clubs have television broadcasting which Club Empire ) who would it be to and why? This is one of the biggest annual makes far too heavy a charge. I have known John Tobin, the Union’s Vice- occasions in the CIU calendar and President, since I joined the Branch those sees clubs from all over the country Q: Are there any particular areas of modern many years ago, and believe he has been a bringing their members to life which you see as having a knock-on consistent force for good in our movement. Wetherby for a fantastic day at the effect to clubs? races with nearly 2,000 members A particular area of life clubs can do with is Q: Who has been the biggest influence in attending the event last year. Wi-Fi. Everywhere one goes young and old your club life? To book tickets by credit or debit alike seem to need this connection with the I would say that one of the biggest influences card: Call Wetherby racecourse on modern world. in my club life would be my partner Mick Bott, 01937 582 035 and quote code the South East Midlands Branch Vice- ‘WSCIU16’. No charge is made for Q: What is your key aspiration for clubs in President, who has encouraged me card payment. the year ahead? enormously over the years. Thanks Mick.
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Apply now for the Club Law & Club Finance Residential Weekend 2016 taking place in Coventry
You can still apply for the Union’s Club Law & Club Finance Weekend, which will be held at the Royal Court Hotel, Coventry in October and costs £75. Applications are also being taken for the Club Management Diploma course 2016/17 which begins in October
Applications have now opened for the Club Fitzpatrick in the Leisure Department at Head Law & Club Finance Residential Weekend in Office – Tel: (020) 7226 0221; Fax: (020) 7354 October. 1847; email: [email protected] The weekend will take place at the Royal The closing date for applications is Monday Court Hotel in Coventry from Thursday October 3 and the 30 places will be selected on October 13 to Sunday October 16. a first-come, first-served basis. A charge of £75 (VAT inclusive) will be Meanwhile, applications are also open for made for the course but applicants will need the Union’s Club Management Diploma to meet the costs of travel to the venue. course for 2016/17 which begins on Monday The cost covers full board, lectures on Club October 3. Law and Club Finance and includes students Enrol and you will be updated on various distance learning lessons. The closing date for folder, pad and literature. subjects in Club Law and Accountancy such as applications to the course is Monday Applicants must be a financial member of the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act September 19. their club and hold the Union Associate and 2005 – areas of knowledge which are vitally Again, to enrol on the course, you need to Pass Cards. important to running a club efficiently. be a financial member of the club and hold An application form can be obtained from Examinations are optional but taking them the Union Associate and Pass Card. your Club Secretary or downloaded from is a good opportunity to reinforce what you Further information and application forms www.wmciu.org.uk have learnt on the course and be rewarded for are available from Cath Fitzpatrick in the If you require further information on the it. Leisure Department (see contact details Residential Weekend, please contact Cath The enrolment fee is £32 which covers all above) or visit: www.wmciu.org.uk
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BLACKPOOL & BRIGHTON & FELIXSTOWE TRADES & LABOUR CLUB RICHMOND PLACE CLUB 182 High Road West, Felixstowe IP11 9BB 69/71 EDGAR STREET, HEREFORD HR4 9JP LANCASHIRE SUSSEX Offers a warm welcome to all visitors. Live entertainment every Saturday. Monthly BLACKPOOL No. 1 EASTBOURNE & DISTRICT TRADE UNION We are open 7 days a week from midday Country & Western night. CLUB & INSTITUTE LTD offering a good selection of beers. Hot and cold food available. Disabled facilities, WORKING MEN’S CLUB & INSTITUTE Entertainment every Saturday night. real ale, Wrestling nights. Sunday Jazz Nights (monthly). Clapham House, 48 Seaside, Eastbourne, 9-17 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6DH. Visit our website for more info: Shoppers and coach parties very welcome. East Sussex BN22 7QL. Tel: (01253) 343 508 www.ftalc.co.uk Parking for coaches. A warm welcome is guaranteed to all CIU associates Extends a warm welcome to all Contact Secretary, Les Walker on (01432) 356 529. and guests. A good selection of reasonably priced CIU associates WALTON-ON-NAZE RBL CLUB email:[email protected] and bona-fide guests. beers and spirits available. Temporary membership Vicarage Lane (off High Street) FREE ENTERTAINMENT can be arranged at the door for all holiday makers. Visiting the seaside? 7 nights throughout the summer season Large groups or coach parties are welcome with prior Our newly refurbished and refitted club extends a warm KENT (weekends winter). arrangements. Situated 5 minutes walk from the beach. welcome and friendly atmosphere. Two minutes from beach Change of artists nightly. Coach parties welcome. Please contact secretary on (01323) 727703. ______front. Good range of drinks and bar snacks available BEXLEYHEATH WMC CONTACT THE SECRETARY IN WRITING Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath. DA6 7HG ______****************************** EASTBOURNE WORKING MEN’S CLUB New memberships available. Telephone (0208) 303 2163 BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH 102/104 Firle Road, Eastbourne BN22 8ET. CIU and RBL affiliated coach parties welcome! Friendly atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and an LEGION CLUB Tel: (01323) 723322 Free finger buffet for 49-seater coach visit! excellent range of beers to quench your thirst. Everything 33-38 King Street, Blackpool FY1 3EJ. Email: [email protected] Upgraded buffet at a discount. you require on your visit to Bluewater and Lakeside Enjoy your visit with us at the club. www.ewmc.org Contact Secretary on (01255) 674153 shopping centres. Refreshments available. Good all-round entertainment. Visit the one and only workers’ club in our lovely (Please give advance notice). Bookings for coach parties accepted. South Coast town. We have live music, raffles, bingo, ______Room available for hire. darts, snooker and pool. See our website for coming HAMPSHIRE & SUNDRIDGE PARK WMC Sec: Mr D Saint or Treasurer Mrs G Cornwell events. A warm welcome to CIU members all year round. ______ISLE OF WIGHT 134 BURNT ASH LANE, BROMLEY. Club: (01253) 626 308; Office: (01253) 290 322 Tel: (020) 8464 3638 (Office); (020) 8460 6348 (Club) www.blackpoolrbl.co.uk Littlehampton Trades & Labour Club Leigh Park and District TUWMC Located close to A21 and A20. A warm welcome is email: [email protected] Wick Street, Wick, Littlehampton 439 Dunsbury Way, Havant PO9 5BD extended to all visitors. Two bars serving a wide range ______BN17 7JH. Telephone (01903) 714 054 The largest club on the South Coast of drinks. TV in bar and the lounge. Purpose-built snooker You’ve been to the rest A warm welcome awaits all visitors. Facilities include Situated 2 miles from A3(M) and A27 and within 20 room with four tables. Live entertainment Saturday and — now visit the best! darts, crib and Sky TV. Catering for private parties can be minutes’ drive of Goodwood and Fontwell Races. Sunday evenings. Coach parties by prior arrangement Voted the best club in the North West on TV’s arranged (14 days’ notice please). Live entertainment Visiting clubs welcome. Live bands on Saturday nights with the office. “The One Show”. every Saturday. Coach parties welcome with prior and food, darts, snooker and pool available all week. BLOOMFIELD CLUB & INSTITUTE notice, please contact the Secretary. Please contact the Secretary on (023) 92472624 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6JW email: [email protected] LEEDS & Free entertainment seven nights a website: www.workingmensclubleighpark.co.uk. WEST YORKSHIRE ESSEX & ______week along with your favourite games • Bingo • Tote • Supa5 EAST ANGLIA Newport (I.W.) Social Club Belle Isle WMC The club is on one level with disabled toilet facilities. 13-14 Lower St James Street, Newport, Belle Isle Road, Leeds LS10 3PE. Coach parties and football fans welcome. COMRADES SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, Isle of Wight PO30 5HB. Tel: (01983) 527 291 Warm and friendly club with large car park, good value Contact Secretary on (01253) 344583 CLACTON Situated in the centre of town, with a warm friendly beer and large concert room. Live bands Friday, Saturday ______A warm welcome awaits at both our premises. atmosphere where you can bring family and friends. and Sunday. Coaches welcome. 205 Old Road, a short walk from seafront, has live Contact Secretary on (0113) 2718 768. KNOTT END WORKING MEN’S CLUB Open all day, function room, snooker room, darts, pool ______Offers a great welcome to CIU members and entertainment Saturday evenings, disco Sunday and jukebox. Kitchen now open 7 days a week for hot parties. Why not try afternoons, back garden and car park. 9 Colne Road is and cold food. Coach parties always welcome by prior Visiting Blackpool or Yorkshire Coast? • a visit to the seaside • a ferry ride to Fleetwood one minute from sea front. Live entertainment arrangement. Haydock Park or York Races? ______• a bowling green competition Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons and Saturday Then call at: Elland Working Men’s Club or just our good food and entertainment. evenings. Pool, darts, raffles and bingo at both. Coach COWES COMBINED SERVICES & SOCIAL CLUB Roseberry Street, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0HT SALISBURY AVENUE, KNOTT END-ON-SEA, LANCS. parties welcome by ringing the Secretary in advance 85 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AJ. For your breakfast on the outward journey. And on (01255) 423 314. Bar telephone (01253) 810362 ______A warm and friendly welcome is for an evening’s splendid entertainment on your Telephone Secretary Mrs Karen Bradford in the extended to all visitors. way home. We are only 2 miles from Junction 24, office for dates and details – (01253) 812226 HUNSTANTON (NORFOLK) Situated on the sea front with panoramic M62 on the A629. A warm welcome extended to all ______UNITED SERVICES SOCIAL CLUB sea views from the stage dining area, Associate Members. Live entertainment on ROSEGROVE UNITY Working Men’s Club A warm welcome to all visitors. Large enclosed garden the club has one of the best views in the country. Saturday nights. Dancing on Thursdays to Holme Lodge, Rossendale Road, Burnley, and car park with sea views. Three snooker tables, Ideal for parties and outings. our resident organist. Fully modernised Concert Lancs, BB11 5DL. also pool table and darts. Bingo Mondays and Freshly prepared meals available 7 days a week. Room and Lounge. Excellent Games Room. Floodlit Situated 2 minutes from Junction 9 on M65. Thursdays and one game Saturday evening. Live Disabled facilities. Coach parties very welcome, Bowling Green. Large Car Park. Sky Sports,BT Sports and Large car parking space available. weekend entertainment. Catering arranged on please notify Secretary or bar manager free WI FI are available. Coach Parties welcome – Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. request. Disabled friendly. Close to Sandringham Royal in advance. Entertainment Friday please let us have 14 days’ notice in writing Bookings must give 14 days’ notice. Estate, Coaches welcome midweek. and Saturday evenings. to the Secretary Steve Graydon. Contact Club Steward on (01485) 533360. contact Secretary on 01282 431 363 or ______Tel: (01983) 716482 Tel: Club (01422) 373 023. e-mail [email protected] email: [email protected] www.ellandwmc.web.com. ______SHERINGHAM TYNESIDE CLUB Telephone pre-bookings to be confirmed 95 Station Road, Sheringham NR26 8RG in writing to the Secretary. GOING TO THE RACES? Safe beer garden and parking. Great home-made food at HEREFORD & ______great prices seven days a week. Coaches welcome, WORCESTERSHIRE SWARCLIFFE WORKING MEN’S CLUB Why not try contact the Secretary in advance on Swarcliffe Avenue, Leeds LS14 5DE (01263) 822570 Hereford Welsh Social Club BURNLEY MINERS WMSC ______A warm and friendly welcome always assured As seen on TV 1 Hinton Road, Hereford, HR2 6BL. in the comfortable surroundings of our recently Naval & Military Club (Southend-on-Sea) Tel: (01432) 269038/265874 refurbished club. Live entertainment every Friday, 2 minutes from the Town Centre 20 Royal Terrace, Southend SS1 1DU. Email: [email protected] Saturday and Sunday evening. Relax in the quiet of the and Turf Moor. Tel: (01702) 347169 A friendly welcome is extended to all Associate lounge or try a game of snooker on one of our three Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. Large rear Members. Live Entertainment every Saturday evening. superb tables. Big screen Sky Sports TV. Coach parties by appointment. garden and roof terrace with fantastic views overlooking Hot and cold food available. Planning a day at the races? the seafront and estuary. Live entertainment Saturday Coaches welcome (please contact Secretary York, Wetherby, Ripon. Breakfast and/or evening meal. nights and Wednesday afternoons. Hot and Cold Food prior to your visit). We are 2 minutes from the A64 and 5 minutes Tel: Bar (01282) 422 791 or available every day of the week. Local Real Ale Club of Please visit our website: from the M1. Breakfast and evening meals for large Office (01282) 835 429 the Year. Coach parties welcome but must contact the www.herefordwelshsocialclub.co.uk parties available by appointment. Secretary/Chairman prior to the visit. “Hereford’s most popular social club” Contact: Glen Doyle (Secretary) –(0113) 2959100
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LEICESTER & INTAKE SOCIAL CLUB Going to Premiership Swansea City or racing at Ffos Las? WILLESDEN Visit EAST MIDLANDS Craithie Road, Doncaster DN2 5EG. WORKING MENS CLUB We are the closest club (5 minutes’ walk) to MORRISTON WMC 11 Slate Street, Swansea SA6 8AA. Doncaster Racecourse. We can get racing tickets for you. SAFFRON LANE ESTATE WMC 202 Villiers Road, London NW2 5PU A friendly club which makes visitors welcome. Bar snacks available. Tremendous value for money 429 SAFFRON LANE, LEICESTER, LE2 6UF Email: [email protected] Liberty Stadium 15 minutes, Ffos Las 45 minutes, Ospreys bar prices. Contact Secretary Tom Forester Welcomes all CIU members to our friendly club here Tel: 020 8459 5846 15 minutes. 10 minutes from M4 Junction 45. in advance on: in Leicester. Only 5 minutes from the M1 junction 21 Coach parties welcome with advance notice. A warm and friendly atmosphere, situated within 2 (01302) 320 036 and close to the racecourse and the football, Ring (01792) 771580 rugby and cricket stadiums. Clean, comfortable and fully minute walk from Dollis Hill Station, NW2. 2 stops to or email ______air-conditioned. Please visit our website where you will Wembley Stadium/Arena. 20 minutes to Central London. [email protected] Coach parties welcome by prior appointment. Rogerstone and Bassaleg Social Club find details of all our facilities and activities. 1 Tregwilym Road, Rogerstone, Newport NP10 9DW. www.saffronlanewmc.co.uk NORTHAMPTONSHIRE A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU SURREY affiliates and guests, less than 10 minutes from Nottingham Oddfellows Club & CAMBRIDGESHIRE junction 27 of the M4. Coach parties welcome by 89 Humberstone GATE, Leicester. EGHAM UNITED SERVICES CLUB prior appointment, live entertainment every TELEPHONE: (0116) 262 0181 St James Working Mens Club 111 Spring Rise, Egham, Surrey TW20 9PE. Saturday evening. 262 5404 (Evenings) – CIU Affiliated Weedon Road, St James, Northampton. “North Surrey CAMRA Club of the Year 2008 & 2009” Telephone: (01633) 893 508. City Centre Club A warm welcome awaits all club members. “Finalist for CAMRA Club of the Year 2009” Coach park right outside premises 2 minutes from Lounge, Games Room and large Concert Room. Located 5 minutes from J13 M25, centre of Leicester. Coach parties and parties always Parties welcome, catering if required by prior handy for Windsor Castle and races, Kempton, WARWICKSHIRE & welcome. arrangement. 5 minutes M1, Junction 15A. Ascot, Epsom and Sandown. COVENTRY Food supplied hot or cold – 7 days’ notice or please Please contact Secretary Mrs P. Webster. 5 mins from Egham Station on the phone prior to visit. Children welcome. Dances Monday, Tel: (01604) 456 602 Waterloo to Reading line. BEDWORTH EX-SERVICEMEN’S Tuesday and Friday. Entertainment available. www.stjameswmc.co.uk Three real ale and cider festivals a year. SOCIAL CLUB & INSTITUTE Phone or write to Secretary Eric Johnson ______www.eusc.co.uk Rye Piece, Bedworth. Tel: (024) 7631 3236 Tel: (01784) 435120 or (07738) 714572 Extends a warm welcome to all associates SKEGNESS EX-SERVICE CLUB SHEFFIELD & (Real Ale Festivals and Party Bars also arranged) ______Bar Meals & Restaurant Facilities Tuesday – Sunday 2 Grand Parade, Skegness, PE25 2UN. SOUTH YORKSHIRE 5 Minutes from The Home of the WASPS & COVENTRY CITY Telephone: (01754) 762113 DAY OUT RACING – ESHER W.M.C. – The Ricoh Arena. Package deals – Located on the seafront near the clocktower, 2-3 mins ARMTHORPE CORONATION CLUB 142 Esher High Street, Esher, Surrey. Free parking/Pre-match meal/Minibus to/ from from town centre. Lounge bar, pool/children’s room, 1st Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3BS. Telephone: (01372) 467 758 ground/Post match meal. Real Ales available. floor patio area. Reasonably priced beers/lagers and Handy for racecourse and Doncaster Rovers. Close to Sandown Race Course within walking distance. Saturday Night Live Entertainment house doubles. Selection of chilled baps. Live M18. Big screen TV, entertainment every weekend. Kempton Park and Epsom also nearby. Saturday/Sunday Bingo. entertainment every Saturday (Sundays main season). Ring Club Secretary Alan Jones on A warm welcome is extended to Contact Secretary for bookings Open 11.30- 11.30 most days. Pre-booked coaches (01302) 831 393. all associate members. ______welcome – come to a completely refurbished 21st ______Willenhall Social Club century club. Arundel Ex-Servicemen’s Club Robin Hood Road, Coventry CV3 3BB. City Road, Sheffield THAMES VALLEY Secretary: (024) 7630 1222 or 7630 3278. LONDON A friendly Club close to Town Centre Facilities include Welcome to all Associate Members. a 500 seat Concert Room, two other lounges and a Banbury Trades & Labour Club Entertainment every Saturday and Sunday night in THE HAMMERSMITH CLUB Games Room. Great Cabaret every night except 32 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9RR. concert room (seats 600). Rutland Grove, London W6 9DH Tuesday and Wednesday. Tel: (01295) 254 168. Bar, games room and luxury lounge facilities. 10 mins’ walk from Fulham FC and less than 25 Coach parties please contact A warm welcome is extended to all Associates. Large car park. Hot and cold snacks available. mins by local transport to Chelsea and QPR. A Mr B. Simmonite. Children allowed up to 10 years Coach parties welcome with 14 days prior notice 10 minutes from City Centre. No Children Allowed. warm and friendly welcome to away fans looking Catering for Buffet if required. to Secretary Joan Conley. Coach parties apply to Secretary. for good hospitality and a relaxing drink. Telephone: (0114) 239 7151 ______Live entertainment on Also 20 mins to Westfield, Europe’s largest shopping Saturday night. Food available. Please contact HEN LANE SOCIAL CLUB centre and 30 mins to West End theatres. BARNBY DUN SOCIAL CLUB Secretary with your booking. Beacon Road, Holbrooks, Coventry CV6 4DS. Contact Thomas on 07798 735267 or visit High Street, Barnby Dun, Doncaster DN3 1DS 5 minutes from M6 Junction 3, 10 minutes’ walk www.hammersmithclub.co.uk A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. from Ricoh Arena, minibus from club on match ______The club is just off the High Street and so close for the days. Excellent function room and facilities. Hot HARROW ROYAL BRITISH LEGION football and racing. WALES and cold snacks available at all times. Northolt Road, South Harrow HA2 0DW. There is a busy entertainment programme, CARDIFF WEST END SOCIAL CLUB Prior notice required for coach parties and catering Extends a warm welcome to all Associate the chance to hire/use the function room as well as (menu sent on request). Please contact the Secretary. COWBRIDGE ROAD WEST, ELY, CARDIFF CF5 5BY. members and guests. Situated 10 minutes from reasonable prices. Tel: (024) 7672 4830; Office: (024) 7672 4832. A very friendly welcome to CIU Associates and their the A40 and 20 minutes from Wembley Please call Steve Fearon 01302 882936 families from CARDIFF’S PREMIER SOCIAL CLUB. Stadium. Coach parties welcome with prior notification to book your visit in. ______10 minutes from M4. to Bruce or Elaine on 15 minutes to city centre. WEST COUNTRY 0208 422 1222 CARCROFT VILLAGE WMC Millennium Stadium, Cardiff International Arena, For entertainment details check our website. Chestnut Avenue Carcroft, Doncaster DN6 8AG THE ANZAC CLUB St. David’s Hall/ Centre, Cardiff Bay. www.harrow-club.co.uk Extends a warm welcome to all CIU affiliated members. Anzac Street, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9DJ Live entertainment every ______Coach Parties welcomed by prior arrangement. (01803) 832661 Saturday night with Bingo/Raffle/Tote/Disco 1 mile from A1 and close to M1, M18 and M62. A warm and friendly welcome awaits all affiliated HAYES WMC FULL SKY SPORTS/RACING UK. Top class entertainment every weekend. Handy for members and guests. Coach parties welcome, please Pump Lane, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 3NB. Hot and cold food available. Doncaster Races and trips returning from North or South give 14 days’ prior notice. Catering for buffets can be Telephone: (020) 8573 1721 COACH PARTIES MOST WELCOME. coastal routes. Big screen TVs and live football arranged. Situated behind St Saviour’s Church. e-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (029) 2059 4004 All enquiries to ______Please like us on Facebook. Why not visit the flagship of clubs in the South? Ascot, ______Kempton Park & Sandown racecourses all nearby. Live Jim Hutchinson, Secretary on Bettws Social Club (01302) 725497; WEYMOUTH WMC bands every Friday and Saturday night. Late night Lambourne Way, Bettws, Newport, Gwent. email secretary@carcroftvillagewmc. MITCHELL STREET, WEYMOUTH, cabaret last Saturday of every month, at least 3 acts, A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU com, website www.carcroftvillagewmc.com (Harbour End Of Town) charge for entry, late bar. Catering available weekends, ______affiliated members and guests. Less than 5 minutes from the beach! orders taken in advance to your requirements. Less than 10 minutes from junction 26 of the M4. HAWTHORN RECREATIONAL & SOCIAL CLUB We welcome all CIU affiliated members. Music Friday & Visit our website: Coach parties welcome by prior appointment. Goodison Boulevard, Cantley, Doncaster. Saturday evenings, with Bingo fliers on these nights. www.hayesworkingmensclub.com Live entertainment every Saturday evening. Tel: (01302) 535 995 Plus the usual club activities. Restaurant now open. for our full entertainment programme. Catering can be provided by arrangement. Easily accessible for the Racecourse. Tel: (01305) 786 392 or (01305) 787254 Coaches welcome by prior arrangement with Tel: (01633) 858 780. the secretary. Big screen Sky TV. Artistes on Saturdays. www.weymouthworkies.co.uk
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WESTON-SUPER-MARE BORO Going to watch Sunderland or Newcastle United? NORTHALLERTON & DISTRICT WMC VICTORIA SAILORS & WMC SOCIAL CLUB Visit Elder Road, Northallerton, DL6 1NH. 3 Cliff Street, Bridlington YO15 2NJ Weston super Mare Boro Social Club BELMONT CLUB & INSTITUTE Tel: (01609) 772390 Tel: 01262 605093 2 Locking Road, Weston super Mare BS23 3DF Grange Road, Carrville, Durham DH1 1AJ Email: [email protected] Warm & friendly welcome offered to all C.I.U members, 2 minutes from railway station and 5 minutes from the Friendly club. Football and other sports Situated in the picturesque county town of North affiliated members & guests. Situated town centre, 200 town centre Club is situated in the main coach park. supporters welcome. Large screen TVs. Yorkshire, with easy access to A19 and the A1, we metres from the beach and harbour. 2 snooker tables, A warm welcome is guaranteed to CIU members and Coach parties by arrangement. extend a warm welcome to CIU associates. pool, darts, cards and dominoes. Tel: (0191) 386 1487 Only 15mins from Catterick, Ripon and Thirsk Fully functional kitchen open 7 days a week. guests. Usual cheap social club prices. ______Coach parties by prior arrangement please. racecourses. Racing and football channels showing on Bingo 5 nights a week and live entertainment every Entertainment and bingo every Tuesday from 2 pm. CENTRAL WMC four TVs. Live entertainment and bingo Friday and Saturday. 7 Beaumont Street, Darlington Saturdays and Sundays. All Coach parties welcome with prior Please contact the Bar Manager on 01934 622940 ______or email [email protected]. Tel: (01325) 464054 arrangements, contact Situated near town centre, five minutes from A1(M). North Biddick Social Club Derek or Jacky for more information.. Associate members and coach parties are welcome as Bonemill Lane, Fatfield, Washington NE38 8AN. ______WEST MIDLANDS & are football and racing followers. Please give prior Excellent riverside location. Five minutes from Tang Hall Social WMC notice. Live entertainment and catering by private A1(M) with excellent car/coach parking Talbot House, 25 Hull Road, York YO10 3JL BIRMINGHAM arrangement. Room available for birthdays, facilities. Games room with 2 snooker tables 15 minutes’ walk from city centre. engagement parties, wakes and weddings. and 2 pool tables. Excellent car parking, close to York bypass and A64. REMEMBRANCE CLUB LTD ______Restaurant facilities and Concerts every Sunday night. Bingo and prize games five 10 CHESTER ROAD, CASTLE BROMWICH, CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMC buffets catered for. Why not call on your way times a week. BIRMINGHAM B36 9DD Darlington Road, Chilton, Co. Durham DL17 0EY to see football games or cricket games in the 250-seater concert room available for Extends a warm welcome to all Associate Members. Great facilities in our modern bar, lounge and concert area? Coaches welcome by prior arrangement private functions. Games room bar Live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday hall. Sky Sports - Snooker - Pool - Regular Entertainment with Secretary Michael Normile on with large screen TV evening. Line Dancing Mondays. Convenient for M/bro, S/land, N/cle football matches. Coach parties welcome by appointment. Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays. (0191) 416 0148 Only 3 miles from A1(M), 5 miles From Sedgefield ______Tel: (01904) 410565 Large comfortable lounge. Games Room. Racecourse For bookings contact the Secretary on Why not visit our website at ______Ample parking. 07789 003529 or email via our website at www.northbiddickclub.co.uk City of York Tramways Employees’ Close to M6/M42 www.chiltonwmc.co.uk Situated on the main road in POPPLETON ROAD WMC Club and Institute (nr. Spaghetti Junction). Chilton — look for the flagpole! 132 Poppleton Road, York YO26 4UP 1 Mill Street (off Piccadilly), York YO1 1PY. Coaches by arrangement. ______(01904) 793398 Entertainments Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Contact the Secretary. (0121) 747 5256 / 747 2943 GRINDON BROADWAY SOCIAL CLUB C.I.U. ______A warm friendly welcome assured to all Prize games. Concert room (seating 275), Gregory Road, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 9RX CIU affiliates and guests. Wide selection of beers Games Room, Bar and live Sky Sports TV. GREENLANDS SELECT Tel 0191 5342898 available, ideal for the races and close to the city centre. Visiting Associates are welcome. Parties by SOCIAL CLUB Situated 3 mile from The Stadium of Light and city Bingo and raffle Fridays. Live entertainment and bingo, arrangement. centre, and 10 mile from St.James Park Newcastle. Easy Saturdays and Sundays. Telephone: (01904) 623 953 A lively and friendly club. access from the A1 and A19, an ideal stop off for ______We provide live entertainment Friday and Saturday travelling football supporters. evenings, bingo Tuesday pm, Friday pm and A friendly atmosphere, welcoming coach parties Sunday lunchtime, large TV showing Sky and BT Sport, and free food is available on request. Play and Stay playgroup Tuesday Wednesday and Contact Dave 07735237011 MEMBERS’ CORNER Thursday am line dancing ______Tuesday 1pm - 3pm. NEW YORK CLUB Informative articles which Close to the M42 junction 2 we would welcome & INSTITUTE LTD affect our life football supporter coaches with prior arrangement 22-26 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AJ. by Dione Mobley experience. They will have completed and indeed any coaches by prior arrangement Tel: (01904) 612 244 with the club secretary and can provide [email protected] specialist courses in pain and symptom hot and cold food if given notice. 300 yards from station on way to racecourse. Research has shown that one in three management and psychological support Please call Mrs Lynn Orme, Club Secretary, on Warm and friendly welcome to all Associate Members people will possibly face cancer at some for patients and families. 0121 475 2553 (8.30am till 1pm and guests. A great place to call into before or after your NOT Thursday or Sunday.) visit to York. Beer garden and 42” screen with Sky TV. time during their lifetime. The support Last year £25 million was successfully ______Parties and buffet-style catering groups from within a community and raised in charitable contributions to help Yardley Wood Social Club by prior arrangement. emotional connections are very raise awareness and funds for Macmillan 118 School Road, Yardley Wood, ______Birmingham B14 4JR. OSBORNE WMC important and always have huge benefits Cancer Support. The world’s biggest Club Tel: (0121) 474 2026 Osborne Road, Chester-le-Street, for those facing a battle with a serious Coffee Morning hopes to bring more Sec: (0121) 474 3725 County Durham DH3 3DS. illness. sponsors and even more funding with Visit our brand new website: 200 yards from the station and short walk to the www.yardleywoodsocialclub.com Riverside Cricket Ground. Evening car and At Macmillan you will find talented this year’s planned event. Two large TV screens, 6 snooker tables, coach parking facilities. people all working hard together to The official Coffee Morning date is set bingo and weekly entertainment, bowling green. Live entertainment every Saturday night. improve lives and understand how a for Friday, September 30. Everyone Function rooms availablefor hire and catering. A great place to call in after your day Large car park at rear of the club. at the races. Bingo Mondays and Fridays. diagnosis of cancer can affect individuals throughout the country is welcome to Associate members welcome. Just give us a ring on (0191) 388 8679. and families. Macmillan offer help, care ______participate in this very worthwhile ______and support or advice about various charitable event. YORKS (N&E) King Street Social Club medical treatments when needed. Macmillan provides the free coffee & NORTH EAST Phoenix House, 27 King Street, From June 2013 there were 3,942 morning kit which is packed with useful North Shields NE30 1BZ. Macmillan nurses working across the information and with advice on how to BEECHWOOD, EASTERSIDE & DISTRICT Telephone: (0191) 2900473. SOCIAL CLUB Situated on the main road from North Shields to the country both in hospitals and the organize and host your own coffee Broadwell Road, Easterside, Middlesbrough TS4 3PP. coast. Main bingo sessions are Tuesday and Friday community. Most of the nurses work in morning. To participate with your own (Opposite The James Cook University Hospital) evenings and Sunday morning. the NHS hospitals or the local community. fund raiser, you can of course host your Live music every night with bingo, totes and raffles. Top class live entertainment every weekend Large bar with 4 snooker and 2 pool tables, 2 dart boards supported by resident band “Soul Machine”. A small number work in hospices and own on whatever date is most and all Sky sports channels. Two smoking areas with Coach parties welcome with prior private hospitals, but they do not charge convenient for yourself and your guests. heated Beach Huts. Coach parties welcome with prior notification to the Secretary for their services. All Macmillan nurses This is a great excuse for friends to get notice to The Secretary. Tel: (01642) 318789. David Farrell. Check the website it’s all on there, www.beadsclub.co.uk Telephone (0191) 2900474. are registered with at least five years of together and help a good cause. ______
20 • Club Journal CLASSIFIED PRIZE CROSSWORD
Every month we give five £10 prizes to a lucky five correct entrants.
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Club Journal • 21 SPORT
Saturday September 10, 12.30pm – Sky Sports 1 HD Friday September 16, 8pm – Sky Sports 1 HD Barclays Premier League: Manchester United v Barclays Premier League: Chelsea v Liverpool Manchester City A big Friday night Premier League football match as A massive game for both teams and the first head-to-head Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge to take on the Blues. with their new teams between the world’s most The Reds were in impressive form in pre-season and could illustrious coaches – Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola. be one of the teams to watch in the coming months as Last season, the teams drew 0-0 at Old Trafford in October manager Jurgen Klopp continues his project to bring glory and then United edged a 1-0 victory in March. back to Anfield. SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS Club Journal looks ahead to some of the key sporting fixtures taking place in September, including the Manchester Derby as City head to Old Trafford to take on United in a much-anticipated showdown
Manchester United v Sunday September 4 Saturday September 10 Manchester City, Saturday September 10 , 12.30pm, Sky 5pm 5.30pm Sports 1 HD ITV1 Sky Sports 1 HD World Cup 2018 Qualifier: Championship Football: Slovakia v England Derby County v Newcastle United Monday September 5 7.45pm Saturday September 10 Sky Sports 1 HD 5.30pm World Cup 2018 Qualifier: BT Sport 1 HD Wales v Moldova Barclays Premier League: Liverpool v Leicester City Wednesday September 7 6.30pm Sunday September 11 Sky Sports 2 HD 1.15pm Friday September 16 Saturday September 17 International Cricket: Sky Sports 1 HD 8pm 5.30pm Twenty20 - England v Championship Football: Sky Sports 1 HD BT Sport 1 HD Pakistan Aston Villa v Nottingham Barclays Premier League: Barclays Premier League: Forest Chelsea v Liverpool Everton v Middlesbrough Thursday September 8 12.30pm Sunday September 11 Saturday September 17 Sunday September 18 Channel 4 4pm 12.30pm 12 noon Horse Racing: Doncaster St Sky Sports 1 HD Sky Sports 1 HD BT Sport 1 HD Leger Festival Barclays Premier League: Championship Football: Barclays Premier League: Swansea City v Chelsea Cardiff City v Leeds United Watford v Manchester Saturday September 10 United 12.30pm Monday September 12 Saturday September 17 Sky Sports 1 HD 8pm 12.30pm Sunday September 18 Barclays Premier League: Sky Sports 1 HD Channel 4 1pm Manchester United v Barclays Premier League: Horse Racing: Ayr & Sky Sports F1 HD Manchester City Sunderland v Everton Newbury F1: Singapore Grand Prix
22 • Club Journal CIU SPORT & GAMES
CIU Sport/Games North East Metropolitan Branch Dominoes Competitions The three North East Metropolitan Branch Dominoes Competitions took place in June and July. The Team Competition took place at Belle Vue Social Club, Colchester, and was won by the team from Ponders End Working Men’s Club, captained by Branch Vice- President John Tabor. Pictured, below: The Ponders End Working Men’s Club team receive the trophy from NEC Member and Branch Secretary John Baker (front left).
Saturday September 24, 5.30pm – BT Sports 1 HD Barclays Premier League: Arsenal v Chelsea This should be an interesting Premier League clash with both teams having lofty ambitions this season. Despite their well-documented struggles last season, Chelsea actually beat Arsenal both home and away, recording a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge and then a 1-0 win at the Emirates
The Pairs Competition took place at Ponders End Working Sunday September 18 Saturday September 24 Men’s Club. Home pair Sean Belton and Sam Huckle 3pm 5.30pm retained the trophy, defeating Mick Melody and Keith ‘Ace’ BT Sport 1 HD BT Sport 1 HD Parkinson from March United Services Club in the Final. Aviva Premiership Rugby: Barclays Premier League: Newcastle Falcons v Arsenal v Chelsea Pictured, left to right: Sean Belton, Branch Vice-President Leicester Tigers John Tabor and Sam Huckle. Saturday September 24 Sunday September 18 5.30pm 2.15pm Sky Sports 1 HD Sky Sports 1 HD Championship Football: Barclays Premier League: Aston Villa v Newcastle Crystal Palace v Stoke City United
Sunday September 18 Saturday September 24 4.30pm 8pm Sky Sports 1 HD Sky Sports Barclays Premier League: Boxing: Anthony Crolla v Tottenham Hotspur v Jorge Linares - World Sunderland Lightweight Title The Singles Competition took place at March United Services Club and was won by Keith ‘Ace’ Parkinson,Racing atfrom York: Friday September 23 Sunday September 25 March United Services Club, who defeated SeanChannel Belton 4, Saturday August 23 12.30pm 4pm from Ponders End Working Men’s Club. Pictured, left to Channel 4 Sky Sports 1 HD right: Keith ‘Ace’ Parkinson, Branch Vice-President John Horse Racing: Newmarket - Barclays Premier League: Tabor and Sean Belton. Cambridgeshire Meeting West Ham v Southampton
Saturday September 24 Monday September 26 12.30pm 8pm Sky Sports 1 HD Sky Sports 1 HD Barclays Premier League: Barclays Premier League: Manchester United v Burnley v Watford Leicester City Tuesday September 27 Saturday September 24 7pm 12.30pm Sky Sports 1 HD Channel 4 Greyhound Racing: The Horse Racing: Market Rasen Ladbrokes Gold Collar at & Newmarket Crayford
Club Journal • 23 Tobacco Dock, NAEC Concorde
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