Fran Well Club Review ART.pdf 1 16/08/2016 10:47 THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE NORTHERN IRELAND FEDERATION OF CLUBS Club ReviewVOLUME 29 - Issue 5, 2016 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K NOW EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTING BLOSSOM HILL RANGE: THE UK’S MOST LOVED WINE ClubREVIEW_BlossHIll_Funkin.indd 1 02/08/2016 15:36 NOW EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTING BLOSSOM HILL RANGE: THE UK’S MOST LOVED WINE 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. nifederationofclubs.com Issue 5 2016 Club Review 3 Club Review is published by Media Marketing, Unit B7, Portview Trade Centre, Belfast BT4 1HE - Tel: 028 9045 9864 • Fax: 028 9045 9034 • Email: [email protected] Club News 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. 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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.