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Dransfields CIU Charity Raceday atWetherby was another outstanding occasionfor clubs from across the length and breadthof the UK as a record 1,843 CIU membersenjoyed their day out on Saturday 15thNovember.

With the racecourse and their caterers,CGC events, each donating 1 to the CIUEducation Programme for every CIUmember attending it meant a cheque for3,686 was handed over to the Union.

Once again we were delighted by theenthusiasm of the CIU club members whohave really got behind this raceday, and thisyear brought a record-breaking 1,843racegoers, said Wetherby Racecourse ChiefExecutive Jonjo Sanderson.

As last year, Farsley WMC brought thebiggest group booking of 257 members andthe farthest travellers this year were MarchUnited Services Club from Cambridgeshire.

Chris Haley, Managing Director ofheadline sponsors Dransfields, added: It wasa pleasure to once again support the CIURaceday and great to see so many clubmembers enjoying the day and helping toraise money for a worthy cause. As ever, themain winners on the day seemed to be thebookies!

George Dawson, President of the CIU, wasdelighted with the record turnout atWetherby.

It was marvellous to see so many clubsgetting behind our Charity Raceday andraising a record 3,686 for the CIUEducation Programme, he said.

The event is going from strength tostrength and Im determined that after thisyears record-breaking efforts we continue tobuild on this success with the aim ofbringing over 2,000 CIU members toWetherby next year!

Club JournalDecember 2014 The magazine for all CIU members 75p

CIU Charity Raceday isa real record breaker

Glory for Leedsclub Main Line SCMain Line Social Club in Leeds is celebratingafter picking up the award for BestTraditional Club of the Year at the recentClub Awards held in Manchester. Full story page 13.

INSIDE...Club News . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Club Notices . . . . . . . . . . 4

Obituary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Business Q&A. . . . . . . . 10

Club of the Month. . . . 13

HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Club Outings. . . . . . . . . 18

Sport on TV . . . . . . . . . . 22

CIU Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Jonjo Sanderson, Chief Executive of Wetherby Racecourse(left), presents a cheque to CIU President George Dawsonand General Secretary Ken Green

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Goldthorpe Reform WMC of SouthYorkshire Branch reached a major landmarkin October as the club, established in 1907,celebrated 100 years in the CIU, havingjoined in 1914.

George Dawson, President of the CIU, wason hand to mark the occasion with the

presentation of a special plaque to ClubSecretary Anthony Speight.

Also present at the ceremony were (left toright): Jil Elwell (Stewardess), Fikret Kabul(Assistant Steward), Mick Pugh, MickTarmey, David Inglis, David Grey and BrianElwell (all Committee Members).

CLUB REACHESCIU LANDMARK

NEWS

NEWS IN BRIEFPelsall LC set for new buildingas part of development planUnder a new plan put forward bydeveloper Dunedin Homes, PelsallLabour Club, West Midlands Branch,could be set for a move to a brand-new building with its current siteand adjacent land used forresidential development.

The scheme will be considered byWalsall Council in the comingmonths and would see a total of 24properties built on the site, of whichone will be a flat above the club andthe 23 others will be a mix of privatetwo, three and four-bedroomhomes.

Demolition of the current clubwould see a modern facility createdin its place for the memberscomplete with a dedicated car parkfor the club.

Calling all CIU quiz teams!The official entry deadline for teamsaiming to compete in this years CIUNational Quiz is December 19, somake sure your club doesnt miss outon taking part in one of the mostcompetitive and prestigious quizcompetitions in the country.

This years National Final will beheld in Blackpool and tied in with the2015 CIU Conference activities,ensuring a very high profile for theteams which make it to the final.

As well as cash prizes for the topthree clubs and the club finishingsecond to last, this year will see aspecial prize for the club entering thebest new team.

There will also be spot prizes alongthe way, so dont delay in gettingyour entry in for the competition,sponsored by Dransfields,recommended supplier for clubgaming machines, pull tab lotteries,pool tables, juke boxes and quizmachines.

All players in your teams of fourneed to be at least 18 years old andCIU members or members of a CIUclub.

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General Secretary Ken Green attended theSouth East Met Branch Council Meeting atCarshalton Social Club in November.

Pictured (left to right): Robin Docherty,Andy Way (Branch Vice-President), TrevorBaker (President), Ken Green (GeneralSecretary, CIU), Chris ONeill (NECMember), Sue Graham (Branch Secretary),Peter Gale and Dave Legge.

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Brian Davies of Siddal Cricket and AthleticClub in Halifax has been elected to theNational Executive seat for South Yorkshire,Heavy Woollen and West Yorkshire.

Brian won the vote by 18 votes to 11against Howard Sharpe of Thornhill BriggsWMC and takes the seat vacated by KenGreen when he became the Unions GeneralSecretary earlier this year.

Brian has been a CIU member since 1974,joined his club committee in 1982 and hasserved as Treasurer since 1987.

Its a real honour to be elected to theNEC and Im really looking forward toattending my first meeting, he said.

Hopefully my years of experience willstand me in good stead and Ill be able tobring something of value to the NEC.

BRIAN DAVIESELECTED TO NEC

NEWS

BRAND NEWSMarket for alcohol-free beergrowing says new surveyA new report from global researchfirm Mintel has found that one inseven British beer buyers purchasednon-alcoholic beer in 2013. It alsofound that the popularity of non-alcoholic beer is strongest amongstolder consumers and women.

Sky Sports to launch dartschannel during festive periodSky Sports will be dedicating anentire channel to darts thisChristmas to coincide with theWilliam Hill World DartsChampionship at Alexandra Palace.Sky Sports 3 will become Sky SportsDarts on December 18 until January5 when the World Championshipconcludes.

Heineken UK to help set upurban community orchardsThe Helping Britain Blossomproject funded by Heineken UK islooking for community groupsinterested in setting up a hundredorchards in urban areas. Inpartnership with the BulmerFoundation and the Urban OrchardProject, Heineken UK will initially befunding schemes in London,Birmingham, Hereford and Londonbefore expanding to other areas.

Heineken UKs managing directorDavid Forde said: This project isabout about bringing peopletogether.

As a cider maker, orchards arehugely important to our businessand we want to share our passionfor orchards with communitiesacross the country.

For clubs wanting to get involved,visit the website:www.helpingbritainblossom.org.uk

A recent presentation at South YorkshireBranch saw an amazing six Long ServiceAwards (25 years) handed out at the sametime.

Pictured above, left to right: SteveSanderson (son of S Sanderson deceased),Ken Green (South Yorkshire BranchSecretary and General Secretary, CIU) RonMalden (President), Peter Taylor(Committee), Andy Liversidge (for HarryBlakesley who was ill and unable to attendthe presentation), Harry Goulty (Trustee,Rawmarsh Trades and Labour Club,Rotherham).

Two of the SAS heroes who took part in theoperation to rescue hostages from theIranian Embassy Siege in 1980 dropped in atthe Richmond Place Club in Hereford lastmonth for a charity event.

Legendary former SAS Blue Teammembers Rusty Firmin and Pete The MinkMorrison gave a fascinating talk to over 150people at the club, in the process raising750 for the Pilgrim Bandits, a militarycharity formed by ex-Special Forces veteranswith the aim of helping wounded soldierslive their life to the full.

It was a real privilege for the club to hostthe event and get an inside account of such afamous event from two of the guysinvolved, said Richmond Place ClubSecretary Leslie Walker.

Were aiming to invite them back foranother talk in May 2015 to coincide withthe 35th anniversary of the Siege.

Six of the best!

SAS swoop onHereford club

Brian Davies is the newestmember of the NEC

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Burnholme Social Club in York, establishedin 1935, has moved into a brand-new,purpose-built building after its old premiseswere demolished as part of a new housingdevelopment.

The club, which has a membership ofaround 600, used to be based in a 133-year-old building but heating and lighting costsplus a potentially huge bill for repairing aleaking roof meant that the club faced anuncertain future.

Now, as part of a major new developmentwhich includes 28 houses and nine flats, theclub is looking ahead with renewedconfidence in a building that is exactly thesame size as the old club, but crucially isdesigned to be energy efficient and lowmaintenance.

Club Secretary Marje Pearson said: Fiveyears ago we nearly went under. We were

100,000 in debt and our members bailed usout and invested in us so the new club is areal landmark. The building is absolutelyamazing and we have got some newmembers recently too.

The Grand Opening of the new club tookplace in November with the honour ofcutting the ribbon going to the clubs oldestmember Les Leaper, 93, who has been amember since 1940.

NEWS

MalcolmJordan A stalwart ofCrigglestoneWMC, Wakefield,Malcolm Jordandied on 16thOctober at theage of 73.

He served on the committee forover three decades, receiving hisservice certificate in 2008 and was atireless worker for the club and itsmembers.

Malcolm was particularly activeon the entertainment side of theclub, working really hard behind thescenes to put on some excellentshows over the years, includingseveral charity events.

OBITUARY Burnholme SC enters new era

The committee of New Eltham SC in SouthLondon decided to update their Main Barwith a view to improving the ambience forexisting members and attracting newmembers.

Bar and fitout specialists ThamesContracts of London advised them on theoptions available and then carried out thework with the result that the bar has beentransformed.

The entire front bar area has been

upgraded as new in a light oak with solidoak mouldings and the back counters havebeen completely replaced, together with newceiling and lighting as can be seen in thebefore and after images on the left.

Paul Carroll, the New Eltham SCCommittee member responsible for theproject, said: We were impressed byThames Contracts flexible and cost-effectiveapproach and our members are delightedwith the outcome.

New Eltham SC upgrades barBefore... the Main Bar atNew Eltham SC

After... a computer-generatedimage of the new fitout

Les Leaperopens the newBurnholmeSocial Club

CENTENARY AWARD

Nelson Club & InstituteLtd, Warwickshire

DISTINGUISHED SERVICEAWARD

Steven May, Staincross WMClub, South Yorkshire

David Morgan, Ceiber SocialClub Ltd, South Wales

Kenneth Davies, Merthyr Vale& Aberfan Social, South Wales

LONG SERVICE AWARDS

Barry Collins, Walsgrave ClubLtd, Warwickshire

Glyndwr Dummer, CeiberSocial Club Ltd, South Wales

Huw Lloyd, Ceiber Social ClubLtd, South Wales

Kenneth Davies, Merthyr Vale& Aberfan Social DemocraticClub, South Wales

Christopher Paterson,Forest Hall Club & Institute,Northumberland

Kenneth Lee, Stormont MainWM Club, Durham

Neville Newton, StormontMain WM Club, Durham

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

John Wilson, Tindale CrescentWM Club, Durham

John Wright, Brigham &Cowan Empire Welfare Club,Durham

Kevin Philips, Haughton LeSkerne WMC, Durham

Nicholas Lang, StormontMain WM Club, Durham

John Hills, Stormont Main WMClub, Durham

Eileen Smith, WalthamstowTrades Hall, North East Met

Brenda Shearing,Walthamstow Trades Hall,North East Met

FOR SERVICE CLUB NOTICESEXPULSIONSMr Keith Griggs, New Haw Club & Institute,Addlestone, Surrey

Mr Malcolm Leighton, New Haw Club &Institute, Addlestone, Surrey

Mr Ian Field, West Byfleet Social Club, WestByfleet, Surrey

Mr James Martin, Deepdale Labour Social &Bowling Club, Preston

CLUBS CEASING MEMBERSHIPOF THE UNIONClubs Closed

Newton Reform Club Ltd (Manchester Branch)

Smithywood Road WM Club & Institute (SouthYorkshire Branch)

Burnley League Social Club Ltd (Burnley &Pendle Branch)

Relton Terrace Club (Durham Branch)

Sutton Sports & Social Club (West MidlandsBranch)

Clubs Withdrawn

Perry Street Club & Institute (WesternCounties Branch)

Ammanford Social Club & Institute Ltd (SouthWales Branch)

Underbank Working Mens Club (HeavyWoollen Branch)

Expelled

Northampton Ex-Servicemens Club (SouthEast Midlands Branch)

After just 18 monthsrunning the UnitedServices, ServicesRendered Club (USSR forshort) in Londons BalhamHigh Road, Club ManagerBrenda Tomkins and theCommittee have managed to

make substantial savings bylistening to HEINEKEN andinstalling the companyswell-publicised newtechnology - SmartDispense- and its benefiting the barstaff too.

Like many clubs, wewere going through a roughpatch financially and neededto cut costs, says Brenda.

The cellar wasntfunctioning properly, ourullage was often costing afour-figure sum at thestocktaking stage and thestaff were overheatingbehind the bar because ofthe temperatures at whichthe coolers were running!

On voicing our concerns,our HEINEKEN rep KirstyMillner and one of theirDraught Dispense

Specialists organisedmeetings with myself andthe Committee only a fewmonths ago and, veryprofessionally, outlinedwhere substantial savingscould be made - not only interms of wastage, but also inenergy costs if we were toinstall the new system.

In that respect weretalking pence nowcompared to pounds on thewastage front and there aremore benefits from this newtechnology!

I dont have to do the

line cleaning because its alldone for me as part of thedeal, the quality - includingthe temperature - of all ourbright beers is muchimproved, perfect actually -and because of this, we arehaving another line installedsoon.

HEINEKEN DraughtDispense Specialist MatthewStransom and RegionalSales Manager KirstyMillner agree:

Our first meetinghighlighted areas ofopportunity to improve thequality and consistence ofthe beer being dispensed. Italso became apparent thatthe cellar temperature controlunit was not working and theclub did not wish to invest inreplacing or repairing thissystem.

Due to the layout of theclub and the fact the kegsand cooler could be locateddirectly under the barproviding a short python run,we were able to installone of our SmartDispense systemswithout thenecessity of cellarcooling.

HEINEKENpaid to install thenew system and thishas clearly

improved the quality andconsistence of the beer andhelped Brenda move from aweekly line- cleaningprocess to a contractedmonthly one.

This has also reduced theclubs associated linecleaning costs by 75% at thesame time as helping themsell the very best qualityproduct to their members.

For more informationvisit

www.smartdispense.heineken.co.uk

BENEFITING FROM NEW-AGE TECHNOLOGY

CHEERS!: (L-R): Club Manager Brenda Tomkins, HEINEKEN Regional Sales ManagerKirsty Millner, Treasurer Sean Gilchrist, Barmaid Pat Griffin and President John Hannam

PERFECTION: (L-R): Club Treasurer Sean Gilchrist,HEINEKEN Regional Sales Manager Kirsty Millner andPresident John Hannam have regular meetings to keepabreast of market trends and money-saving opportunities

FUTURE: New technology in and out of the cellar is clearlythe way ahead as the United Services, Services RenderedClub in Londons Balham High Road have discovered

If youd like to talk to HEINEKEN, please call us on 0844 556 0109

or email [email protected]

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he CIU took the lead at the All-Party Parliamentary Group forNon-Profit Making Members

Clubs at the House of Commons onOctober 21st.

The meeting got underway withChairman David Crausby MP welcomingKenneth Green CMD, newly appointedGeneral Secretary of the CIU, to the Group,before the discussion of the key topics.

The impact of the new licensingregulationThe Draft Licensing Act 2003 (MandatoryLicensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order2014 (the 2014 Order) amends the 2010Order with effect from 1 October 2014.

The conditions will apply to all relevantpremises licences and club premisescertificates which authorise the supply ofalcohol for consumption on the premises,with the exception of the age verificationcondition, which will also apply to licencesand certificates which permit the supply ofalcohol for consumption off the premises.

This will tighten the existing mandatorylicensing conditions relating to irresponsiblepromotions, the provision of free water, theadoption and application of age verificationpolicies and the provision of small measuresat licensed premises.

George Dawson, CIU President,

commented that these charges appear totarget the on-trade. The inconsistency ofindividual councils approach to licensingissues also raised concern among thosepresent.

The impact of the EU Food Regulations In December 2014, new legislation will comeinto effect that will have an impact on allfood service operators. This legislation, EUFood Information Regulation, also beingreferred to as Food Information forConsumers Regulation (FIR), will impact onthe clubs and how suppliers label anddescribe food on packaging.

The introduction of the Co-operative andCommunity Benefit Societies Act 2014which replaces the previous Industrial &Provident Societies ActThe main effect of the Act is to consolidateearlier legislation with the Group notingthat all legal requirements for registration

governance, interaction with the FCAremain the same.

For registrations after 1 August 2014, theregistering society will be referred to aseither a cooperative society or a communitybenefit society, as appropriate.

Existing registered societies can retaintheir present name and need not changetheir rules; they keep their existingregistration number.

If a registered society has on its letterheador website (say) an Industrial & ProvidentSociety registered under the I & P Act 1965the FCA advises that it could change it toregistered society under the Cooperativeand Community Benefit Society Act 2014.This is not said to be obligatory.

Because of the 2014 Act, the FCA hasupdated its forms and information notes, inparticular the new registration, rule changesand annual return forms. The new formsmust be used for applications determinedafter August 1st 2014.

CIU RAISES KEY ISSUES ATHOUSE OF COMMONS

ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP FOR NON-PROFIT MAKING MEMBERS CLUBS

Present: David Crausby MP (Chair), David Ward MP; Inattendance: George Dawson CMD (President CIU), JohnTobin (Vice-President CIU), Kenneth Green CMD (GeneralSecretary CIU), Bob Russell CMD (NEC Member CIU),George Smith (NEC Member CIU), Bob Bates (NUL & SC),Ian McAlpine (CISWO), Stephen Goulding (Office Manager

CIU), Norman Pritchard-Woollett (AdministrativeConsultant CIU), Sean Ferris (Club Journal), Justin ORegan(Club Journal). Apologies: Brian Brinley MP, StephenHepburn MP, David Watts MP, Ian Mearns MP, LindaRiordan MP, Andrew Griffiths MP, Grahame Morris MP,Philip Smith CBE (ACC), Charles Littlewood (ACC).

APPG Meeting, House of Commons, 21.10.14

The latest meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group forNon-Profit Making MembersClubs took place in October atthe House of Commons

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The APPG meetings take place each quarter at the House of Commons

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READER SURVEY 2014/15SURVEY

The Club Journal Survey will be one of the most comprehensive surveys carried out in the club industry.By identifying the views and concerns of clubs, as well as analysing shifts in trading patterns, we cancollectively identify new business opportunities and tackle emerging issues. Your input is crucial. Soplease spend a few minutes completing this important survey. As a thank you, youll gain automaticentry into our free prize draw to win one of the following: an iPod, a digital camera or a tabletTo be completed by the Secretary/Manager in black pen. Please mark boxes as follows

GENERAL1. How many members do you have?Less than 250 250-500 501-999 1,000-1,999

Other (please specify) ............................................................................................................................................................

2. Which group below best describes the age/gender of your members (rank 1 - 6 with 1 being thehighest) 18-34 male 18-34 female 35-50 male 35-50 female 51+ male 51+ female


3. Which are the most important target markets for membership drives? (rank the top 5 only, with 1being the most important) Junior members Families 18 - 34 male 18 - 34 female 35-50 male 35-50 female 51+ male 51+ female

4. On average, how regularly do most of your members visit the club? TICK ONE BOX Daily Weekly Monthly Twice a week Twice a month Less than once a month


5. In the past year (2013) have you noticed a change in the FREQUENCY of visits bymembers?No Increased substantially Increased a little Decreased substantially Decreased a little Too early to judge


6. What facilities do you offer? Cable/Satellite TV Big Screen Live entertainment Childrens play area Function room Games room Garden Smoking area Sports facilities Cigarette machine Contraceptive machine Car Park Separate restaurant Darts Snooker Pool

7. What is your main source of trade information? TICK ONE BOX Club Journal TV advertising Trade press (general) Company reps CIU Internet

BUSINESS TURNOVER8. What will be your clubs turnover this year? TICK ONE BOXUnder 100k 100k - 300k 301k- 500k 501k - 700k 701k - 900k 901k-2m Over 2m (please specify) .......................................................................Do not know

9. How has the turnover changed from last year? TICK ONE BOXNot at all Increased substantially Increased slightly Decreased substantially Decreased slightly

10. Which brands of cider do you stock (state whether draught or packaged)?

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11. What are your best selling lagers?

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12. What are your best selling bitters?

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SPIRITS & SPECIALITY DRINKS13. Which of the following do you stock?Absolute Vodka Baileys Bacardi Beefeater Bells Bombay Sapphire Buffalo Trace Captain Morgan Courvoisier Disarrano Drambuie The Famous Grouse Glenlivet Gordons Gin Grey Goose Hennessy


SOFT DRINKS14. Which of the following do you stock?Appletizer Britvic juice Britvic Mixer Coca-Cola Diet Coke Diet Pepsi Hartridges Isotonic Sports J20 Outspan Orange Pago Fruit Juices Pepsi Powerade Red Bull Robinsons R Whites Lemonade Schweppes Mixer Schweppes Lemonade Shloer Virgin


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15. How do you purchase the following drinks? Direct Delivered Cash and Through the Off licencefrom Brewer Wholesale carry internet

Draught beer Bottled Beer Spirits Wines Soft drinks


16. Still on your suppliers, please name your...Brewer/Breweries (if applicable) ............................................................................................................... Wholesaler/s (if applicable) ............................................................................................................... Cash & Carry/Carries (if applicable) ...............................................................................................................

17. How do you rank your...Very poor Poor Good Very good Excellent

Brewer/Breweries (if applicable) Wholesaler/s (if applicable) Cash & Carry/Carries (if applicable)

18. Does your club have the following? Computer/s Website Facebook page Twitter Wi-Fi

ENTERTAINMENT19. How much do gaming machines contribute to your net profile?Less than 10 per cent 10-20 per cent 21-35 per cent Over 35 per cent

20. How many gaming machines are there at your club and who supplies them?

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21. What live entertainment do you offer at your club?Band/singers Comedy Cabaret Theme nights None

22. Do you have any of the following?BT Sport Racing UK Sky Sports

CATERING23. How important are the following to your trade?

Increasingly Decreasingly No change Dont haveimportant important

Sports screening Confectionary Hot bar food Live entertainment

Group outings Sports teams Tea and coffee Soft drinks Game machines Crisps/ peanuts/snacks Quiz Promotions/theme nights Other (please specify) .......................................................................

24. Which of the following describes your catering facilities (Tick one box)Separate restaurant Dining area Over the bar meals Sandwiches Crisps/nothing

25. If you do not have catering at the club, why not?No demand No expertise No kitchen We use outside caterers Too much local competition Nearby competition We are considering it We plan to begin serving food

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THE FUTURE26. What would be your most important business objective in the coming year? (Tick as many boxes asyou like but rank in order of importance with 1 being the most important)Lowering prices Improving range of drinks Family facilities Improving margins Providing entertainment Getting/keeping staff Training staff Improving food on offer Improving marketing Attracting different kinds of customers Improving decor/ambience

27. How many people read your copy of Club Journal?Just myself 2 3 More than 3

28. What would you like to see in the magazine?

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News Catering News Analysis/Opinion pieces Sport Product news HQ Features Crossword Better business Legal advice Entertainment CIU policy information Social Service Awards Reader offers Club Outings

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The 1.3bn Global Market for the E.CigWith all the adverse controversial advice we receive about various

new products Doctors now tell us the E-Cigarettes can help

someone quit smoking.

So what exactly is an Electronic Cigarette?

E.cigs as they are generally known are battery operated devices

which have a replaceable cartridge. The cartridge does contain

Nicotine in a solution of either propylene glycol, or glycerine and

water which can be flavored. As you inhale, the battery heats up

the liquid inside the cartridge and produce a vapor which then

delivers a hit of Nicotine. Toxins are at trace levels and are

comparable to other Nicotine replacement therapies.

However, it is not known yet if E-cigarettes with a Nicotine

solution are as addictive as regular cigarettes.

One cartridge is the equivalent of up to 25 cigarettes. The

battery lasts between two and five hours before it needs

recharging.

In New Zealand a study was conducted with several groups of

smokers who were given E-cigarettes, Nicotine patches, or a

placebo (Nicotine free) E-cigarettes.

Six months later after these tests were carried out the Nicotine

E-cigarette users had the highest rate in terms of users quitting

altogether with 7.3 per cent. The patch users were only 5.8 per cent

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minutes in the UK the NHS has taken a more positive view. Its

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What steps can we take as a club inorder to maximise our incomefrom our gaming machines?

Chris Haley, Managing Director ofDransfields, the Unions recommendedsupplier of Gaming Machines responds:It is vital that the correct machines arechosen and that they are kept clean and infull working order. Here are some simplesteps that clubs can take to maximise theirearning potential.

Know your customer Get to know your machine customers andfind out their likes and dislikes on gamefeatures, etc. Speak with your machinesupplier and ensure they are aware so theycan help to optimise your machine choice.

When a new machine is installed, takesome time to get to know how it plays sothat you can answer any questions yourcustomers have.

Sounds obvious, but make sure you letyour members know when a new machine isinstalled!

Make it availableChoice of machine position within a clubcan really impact on earnings. Machineplayers like to feel comfortable so dont placethe machine near a TV with all eyes turnedtowards it. A club needs to consider securityand supervision of the machine as well toensure that under 18s dont have access andthat potential thieves are deterred fromattempting to break into a machine.

Make sure the machine is switched onthroughout opening times and keep it cleanwith a quick polish every day. Be careful notto clean monitors with a wet cloth as thiscan damage them.

Always ensure the machine's sound is on.The sounds that the machines make areintegral to many of the features of thegames, as well as giving an enhanced userexperience.

Report any faults to your supplier at theearliest opportunity so that you can get themachine back up and running as soon aspossible. A machine out of order costs youmoney.

Refill your machinesA machine needs 1 coins to pay out prizesand to keep the note acceptor in workingorder.

A large proportion of machine takings arein the form of banknotes if the 1 hopperlevel of the machine falls below 100 thenthe Note Acceptor switches off and will notaccept notes.

The machine will go out of order and willneed refilling so it's much better to refill itbefore this happens. While the machine isout of order it will not be earning you aprofit

Keeping the 1 hoppers topped up willkeep the machine operating at its best.

If you are unsure how to refill a machine,ask your supplier for a demonstration.

Newer machines will now pay out in banknotes as well as 1 coins but many prizes arestill paid out with 1 coins and the aboveadvice therefore still applies.

SecurityKeep an eye out for machine thieves,particularly groups of two or three peoplecrowding around a machine or with oneperson attempting to distract you. They willoften order soft drinks or hot drinks ratherthan alcoholic beverages. If in doubt simplyask that they play existing games off andthen switch the machine off until they havemoved on. Always thoroughly checksuppliers ID badges before allowing anyoneto collect, repair or remove a machine.

Our club insurance is up forrenewal soon and we're looking foradvice on what we should be

asking our insurance company please.Andy Kitchener, Aon Relationship Managerfor the CIU, responds: This is a very sensible question; there'snothing worse than paying your insuranceonly to discover that when an emergencyhappens you aren't adequately covered for it.And that goes for far more than just bricksand mortar. Did you know, for example,that:

Employers Liability Insurance coversyou if an employee is injured or hurt duringtheir day-to-day role. It is also a legalrequirement and forms part of UKlegislation.

BETTER BUSINESS Q&A

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It is vital that the correctmachines are chosen foryour club and kept cleanand in full working order

Club Journals panel of experts is ready to answer any of your queries regarding running your club

ANYQUESTIONS?

If the Note Acceptor isnt working, playerswill know that the hopper float is low andwill not play the machine as they think itwont pay out major prizes.

If it does pay out a major prize, themachine will attempt to pay it, but will runout of coins resulting in an unhappy player,aggrieved at not having been paid out in full.

Q

Committees always assume theresponsibility for the safety of theirmembers and guests which leads to arequirement for Public Liability Insurance.

Secretaries and Committee memberscould ultimately be held personallyaccountable for a lack of adequate insurancecover leading to personal financial and evencriminal action.

Ultimately, if you don't have any Employers'Liability cover you are breaking the law andcould be subject to a fine. Meanwhile, nothaving Public Liability Insurance couldopen your club up to very expensive claimsin the event of negligence within yourpremises. On top of all this any expensesoccurred, that would have been covered byan insurance policy, will subsequently haveto be settled from your own funds, so itreally is a must.

Underinsurance is another issue to watchout for, that's where you take out a policybut for a value less than the item or risk thatyou are wishing to cover. If you areunderinsured by say 50%, the insurer willonly settle at 50% of the sum specified orcould ultimately decide that the claim isrepudiated and no settlement is made.

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your supplier to discuss real ciders or theirrange of bottled beers.

Decide whether your festival should havea theme, eg, Yorkshire Beers Festival orFlavoured Beers Festival.

Why not have a beer request book on thebar four weeks prior to the festival and letcustomers write in it what beers they wouldlike to see at the festival.

In terms of pricing, if you decide to haveone flat price across all products you shouldgive careful consideration to the varyingprofit margins as each beer willundoubtedly be priced differently.

Alternatively have a three-tier systembased on ABV. These can be colour coded tohelp your customers choose on bothstrength and price. For example: Red below 4% ABV Green between 4.1% and 4.9% ABV Blue anything above 5% ABV

For more information on Cask Marque visitthe official website: www.cask-marque.co.uk

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When planning a beerfestival at your club tryto order a varied range of ABVs, colours anddifferent styles of ale tosuit every palate

Do you have a club-related problemthat you think the Club Journalexpert panel can help you with?

Just send your question or query [email protected] and wellgive you the advice you need.

Were planning to hold a beerfestival at our club but are notsure how many ales we should be

looking at and how to price them.Cask Marque, which runs an accreditationscheme for bars serving cask ale, advises: The number of ales will be determined bythe length of your festival, the size of yourclub and how many people you expect toattend of course, but as a guide, around 20ales should be stocked, based on a festival ofbetween two and five days.

When holding a beer festival at your club, selecta varied range of ABVs, colours and styles of ale

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Try to order a varied range of ABVs, coloursand different styles of ale (eg, milds, porters,blonde ales, strong ales) to suit every palate.

Remember your festival does not have tobe limited to handpull beers only. Why notinclude bottled beers of the world? Speak to

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AUDITEL (Utility Consultant)Giles Branson: 07947 [email protected]

AON (Club Insurance Services)Andy Kitchener: 07989 984260Gareth Butler: 07779 [email protected]@[email protected]

BOC SURESERVE (Gas)Richard Nixon: 07768 [email protected]

CO-OPERATIVE BANKPaul Davies: 07803 [email protected]

CELLARBRIGHT (Line Cleaning)Hance McGhie: 07740 [email protected]

COVENTRY SILVERCRAFT (Trophies)Marie and Andy Oakley: 02476 [email protected]

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HEINEKEN UKGraeme Nicholson 07810 [email protected]

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NATIONAL ACCOUNT SUPPLIERS LISTHere is a list of the current Union-recommended suppliers/

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Club Journal 13

ain Line Social Club, located in theArmley district of Leeds, wasestablished in 1965 and has been

an integral part of the social fabric of thearea ever since.

Now boasting over 1,600 members andoffering some of the best facilities in the areaas well as an array of activities throughoutthe week to cater for all tastes, Main Linesall-round excellence has been recognised at anational level with the club recently winningthe CIU-sponsored category of BestTraditional Club at the Club Awards 2014.

With membership and turnovercontinuing to rise at Main Line, the club isin a very strong position but continues tolook at ways of attracting more peoplethrough the door.

Those increases stem directly fromattracting new people into the club, saysClub Vice-President Keith Baxter. We goout and ask what people want from the cluband that can help to bring in new members.

For example, we recently established aSingles Night on Monday evenings and that

has been one of the best initiatives weveever done. It means we are now gettingupwards of 60 people in on what wouldnormally be the quietest day of the week.

In terms of facilities, Main Line is blessedwith some first-class facilities, including aLounge Bar, Concert Room, Games Roomand Television Room, allowing for activitiesto run simultaneously in different areas ofthe club.

Keith explains: There is something goingon at the club seven days a week, whether itsprivate parties, our own regularentertainment and charity nights, the localcouncillors holding their constituencysurgery on a Saturday morning, bingo, dartsor snooker its always bustling in here.

A quick glance at the clubs entertainmentschedule certainly confirms that: Mondaysees Singles Night in the Concert Roomwhile the Bramley Sapphires majorettegroup rehearse in another room; onTuesdays theres a Seniors Afternoon withBingo; Wednesday is Bingo Night; Thursdaysees the Bramley Sapphires practising again

plus another Bingo night; Friday sees Bingoand a solo artist in the concert room;Saturday is the main party night with livemusic, Bingo and Play Your Cards Right inthe Concert Room; and Sunday afternoonsees more Bingo in the Concert Room andlive music in the evening.

Add in thriving darts, snooker, dominoes,pool, football, fishing and cribbages sectionsand you have a club which leaves no stoneunturned in providing for its members.

And the clubs pro-active recruitmentdrive shows no sign of slowing down as isillustrated by the clubs very successful effortto recruit bus drivers from the nearby busstation as members.

Indeed, so successful has this initiativebeen that recently one bus driver got soembroiled in a bingo game that he lost trackof the time as his passengers waited patientlyon the driverless bus outside!

We were very proud to win the ClubAward in November as its a real testamentto all the hard work put in by the staff andofficials all year round, says Keith.

MAIN LINE IS RIGHT ON TRACK

CLUB OF THE MONTH

Main Line Social Club in Leeds was the worthy winner in the CIU-sponsored Best Traditional Clubcategory at this years Club Awards. We talk to Vice-President Keith Baxter about the clubs success

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(Left to right) Main Line SocialClubs Graham Naylor (Treasurer),Keith Baxter (Vice-President) andJulie Baxter receive their trophyat the Club Awards from CIUPresident George Dawson andBBC presenter and Awards hostJohn Inverdale

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The Gambling Commission is undertaking aconsultation on proposed amendments to thesocial responsibility provisions in the licenceconditions and codes of practice for operators.

The full Consultation is very lengthy and isdirected substantially at licensed operators ofcommercial gambling (i.e. those with anoperating premises licence).

Only section 12 relates directly to pubs andclubs and of the 75 questions posed toconsultees, only question 68 has possibleinterest for the Union.

1. The Working Mens Club and InstituteUnion Ltd responds to this Consultation asfollows.

2. The consultation appears in the main to beconcerned with addressing social responsibilityissues in the context of licensed forms ofgambling i.e. those requiring both anoperating and a premises licence.

Section 12 directly relates to pubs and clubs,in the latter case primarily to commercialclubs, not private members non-profit makingclubs which comprise the membership of thisorganisation.

3. Unlike commercial clubs which operateunder a Licensing Act 2003 premises licence,our clubs operate under a club premisescertificate for the supply of alcohol to theirmembers and guests.

Notwithstanding that distinction, we wouldconcur with paragraph 12.4 i.e. that theGambling Act 2005 was not intended toextend the provision of commercial bingo to

pubs and clubs; nor, through the medium of aGA 2005 premises licence, to permit suchpremises to install higher value machines thanprovided for in Section 12 of the GA 2005 andSI 2007/2158.

4. This Union accepts that its member clubsare, and should be, limited to offering exemptbingo except when it reaches high turnoverlevel requiring an operating licence; and thatour private clubs so licensed have noentitlement to, or desire for, the grant of a GA2005 premises licence permitting the use ofmachines above Category B3A (one per club)and Category B4.

5. A club gaming permit (in the case of non-commercial clubs) or a club machine permit(in the case of both commercial and non-commercial clubs) governs prescribedmachine category entitlement in both andseems to us to strike the right balance giventhat permits fall short of full licensing regimerequirements.

UNION RESPONDS TOGAMBLING COMMISSION

HQ THE LATEST FROM HEAD OFFICE

NEWS IN BRIEFJohn Harris steps down fromNational Executive John Harris has resigned as NationalExecutive Member for Derbyshire &Leicestershire. There will be more onthis story in the January issue ofClub Journal.

CIU website relaunchesThe Union has launched its newwebsite with an improved look,content and navigation features.

As well as the latest CIU news; alist of approved suppliers; anarchive of back issues of ClubJournal; and several other sectionsfeaturing key information for clubs,the new website has links to the 25Branch microsites which thebranches will use to communicateevents and news to their Clubs andMembers.

NEC Meetings for 2015 The dates for NEC Meetings takingplace in 2015 have been agreed asfollows: January 6, 7, 8; February 4,5;March 4,5; April 9,10,11 (BlackpoolAGM); May 6,7; June 3,4; July 1,2;August 5,6; September 2,3; October7,8; November 4,5; December 2,3.July 1, 2.

Rules Secretary meets withCo-operative UKA meeting has taken place at HeadOffice between a representative ofCo-operative UK and the RulesSecretary (The Union had been amember of Co-operative UK untilrecently). The NEC agreed that theCIU should become a member onceagain, on the understanding thatlegal advice would be madeavailable on matters concerning allregistered societies who registerwith the FCA.

The Unions official 2015diaries and calendar arenow on sale at Branchesthroughout the country.

The burgundy desk diaryand slimline pocket diaryare both filled with usefulinformation on clubmanagement and areessential items for anycommittee member.

Official 2015 diaries & calendar

The 2015 official calendar and diaries

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I am delighted to welcome on boardAlchemy Contract Publishing (ACP) asour new media partner.

ACP has now taken the helm of ClubJournal, ensuring that the mouthpiece ofour Union is bigger and better than everbefore. More news, more advice and moreopportunities to have your say.

And while it is a bigger and bettermagazine, we will also be maintaining allthose elements that CIU clubs love.

Needless to say, it will remain completelyindependent and the team at ACP willreport into us at Head Office. They arehandling every aspect of the magazine, fromwriting it to selling ads, so do make yourselfknow to them just as soon as you can.

THE VIEW FROM HQIn the first of a series of columns frommembers of the NEC, George DawsonCMD, President of the CIU, talks aboutthe new Club Journal.


Preferred Supplier

Dransfields MD Chris Haley gives anupdate on the Linneweber andgaming machine income VAT caseupdate.

Rank Group, which is the leading casefor the reclaim of VAT on gamingmachine income prior to December2005 (commonly known asLinneweber), lost the latest challengemade by HMRC at the Court ofAppeal. Rank asked for permission toappeal this latest decision to the UKsSupreme Court and this has now beenallowed.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ)had previously sent the case back tothe UK legal system to rule on atechnical aspect of the case although ithad accepted the principle of fiscalneutrality based on the ECJ decision inthe German case, Linneweber.

The UK Court of Appeal has decidedin favour of HM Revenue & Customsregarding claims for overpaid VAT onGaming Machine income prior toDecember 2005. HMRC previouslyrepaid to Rank 30.8m in connectionwith their claim and many Clubswhich submitted a claim will havealready received a refund.

HMRC are now asking for theserefunds to be repaid pending theoutcome of the case at the SupremeCourt; they are allowing time to payagreements for clubs with no funds.

Therefore, the final effect of theAppeals Court decision on clubs thathad made claims will not be knownuntil the Supreme Court has heard thecase and issued its judgement; this islikely to be in summer 2015.

Up to 2 billion of tax is at stake inthis matter and the final decision willbe taken by the UKs Supreme Court;its judgement will be final, with nofurther appeals possible.

Important Note: This case does nothave any bearing on Category B3Amachines.

The Cooperative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014

The Cooperative and Community BenefitSocieties Act 2014 came into force on 1stAugust 2014. Its main effect is toconsolidate earlier legislation.

The 2014 Act ensures continuity ofregistration for all pre-existing registeredsocieties. All existing registered societies willnow be referred to as registered societiesinstead of industrial & providentsocieties, whatever they call themselves.

The Union and its I & P member clubsrank as cooperatives because they conductthemselves by and for the benefit of, theirparticipating members. The main things to note for the CIU andthe rules department are:i) all legal requirements for registrationgovernance, interaction with the FCAremain the same;ii) for registrations after 1st August 2014 theregistering society will be referred to (andpresumably registered) as either acooperative society or a community benefitsociety, as appropriate;iii) existing registered societies can retaintheir present name and need not changetheir rules; they keep their existingregistration number;

To reiterate Club Journal is YOURmagazine, a chance for you to shout aboutall the great things and hard workhappening at your club, so please donthesitate to get in touch with the new teamwith your suggestions for future newsstories, features and opinion pieces.

ACP is also working with us on selectingthe best preferred suppliers for clubs, aswell as on Awards, events, dinners, tradeshows and our annual Conference.

Having known the team already for overtwo years we are pleased to work closertogether on this aspect of CIU business.

iv) if a registered society has on itsletterhead or website (say) an Industrial &Provident Society registered under the I &P Act 1965 the FCA advises that it couldchange it to registered society under theCooperative and Community BenefitSociety Act 2014. This is not said to beobligatory.v) because of the 2014 Act the FCA hasupdated its forms and information notes,in particular the new registration, rulechanges and annual return forms. The newforms must be used for applications beingdetermined after 1st August 2014.

To clarify, CASCs registered as I & Ps are,for 2014 and superseded Act purposes,cooperatives (not BENCOMs) becausethey are conducted for the benefit of theirmembers. The requirements that CASCsmust be open to all-comers and their fundsring fenced are two of the conditions theirrules must satisfy for the grant of CASCstatus (which confers various taxadvantages) by HMRC. There is no way ofswitching between the two 2014 Act legalforms (cooperatives and BENCOMS)without registering a new society.

Norman Pritchard-Woollett, the CIUs Administrative Consultant, looks at this newpiece of new legislation and what it means for clubs.

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Welcome to your new Club Journal. As Editor I will be liaising with the

National Executive (your Editorial Panel) toensure you are kept fully informed of allNational (and local) issues as they affect theUnion and our clubs.

November was certainly an extremelybusy time at Head Office where we held thefirst two-day Branch Secretary Induction(more to follow in the January edition) andthe election of a new National ExecutiveMember for the West Yorkshire/HeavyWoollen and South Yorkshire ElectoralDistrict following the election of Ken Greenas General Secretary (see the profile of newNational Executive Member Brian Davies inthe news section on page 3).

December is also shaping up to be a verybusy month with planning well underwayfor next years AGM, Trade Show andDinner.

There are some exciting changes plannedin order to make Blackpool 2015 a moreinteresting and event-filled three days for allthe delegates who attend. An update will

feature in the January edition of ClubJournal.

Another election will need to take placeover December/January following the sadnews that John Harris, Derbyshire &Leicestershire Electoral District, has beenforced to resign due to illness more tofollow in the January edition.

Other exciting news in the pipeline is thata working group of National Executivemembers is currently working with externalorganisations to develop and deliver a new,professionally accredited exam for CIUmembers.

Although at an early stage, we are excitedabout this new qualification which willcomplement but not replace the existingCMD.

Finally, some of you may have had anopportunity to visit our newly re-launchedwebsite (www.wmciu.org).

This is a more user-friendly site than theold version with Branch pages and links tolocal events and contacts as well as outliningnational policy.


EDITORS LETTER

CLUB JOURNAL CIU252-254 Upper StreetLondon N1 IRYTel: 020 7226 0221Fax: 020 7354 1847E-mail: [email protected]: www.wmciu.org

EditorStephen GouldingE-mail: [email protected]

Club Journal is published byAlchemy Contract Publishing for the CIU59/60 Thames Street, Windsor, SL4 1TXTel: 01753 272022E-mail: [email protected]g.co.uk

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CIU Editorial Panel

George Dawson CMDPresident

John TobinVice-President

Kenneth D Green CMDGeneral Secetary

Stephen Foster CMDNEC Member

Geoff Blakeley CMDNEC Member

Sid HicksNEC Member

Ken Roberts CMDNEC Member

George SmithNEC Member

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Brian DaviesNEC Member

Carol GoddardNEC Member

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Please feel free to feed back yourcomments we want to help ensure the siteremains informative and useful to ourmembers.

At the time of writing, Christmas seems along way off but not so far away when thenew edition arrives! so, very best wishes forthe Christmas season.

Stephen GouldingEditor

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THE CIU NATIONAL QUIZDRANSFIELDS CIU NATIONAL QUIZ

The countrys most enjoyable team quiz probably!

ash prizes await the top threeclubs in the CIU National Quiz,for the club finishing second to

last AND a special prize this year for theclub entering the best new team. And lookout for our spot prizes too!

C The National Final will be held inBlackpool and tied in withthe 2015 CIU Conference

activities.

Deadline forentries:

December 19,2014

Calling all clubs! Get your teams of four ready for the club quizof the year. A great night out, great fun and great prizes!

Name of Club: _______________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

__________________________ Postcode: ________________

Contact name: _______________________________________

Daytime tel: _____________________________

Email: _________________________________

Our team of four will be selected from the following (maximumsix). Please give first names (not just initials).

__________________________ ________________________

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Closing date for entries: December 19, 2014

I certify that the team members are at least 18 years old, they aremembers of this club and hold Associate Pass Cards for 2014issued by this club.

I enclose a cheque for 10 made payable to Alchemy ContractPublishing.

Date: _________ Secretary: ____________________________

Secretarys name (please print): _________________________

Sponsored by Dransfields, recommended supplier for club gaming machines, pull tablotteries, pool tables, juke boxes and quiz machines

ENTRY FORMWe wish to enter a team of four in the 2015 Dransfields CIU National Quiz*.

Return to: Karen Foreman, CIU Quiz, Club Journal,59/60 Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1TX by December 19, 2014.

Telephone: 01753 272022 or email:[email protected]

*All players in your teams of four need to be CIU members ormembers of a CIU Social Club.

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CLUB OUTINGS

WALTON-ON-NAZE RBL CLUBVicarage Lane (off High Street)

Visiting the seaside?Our newly refurbished and refitted club extends a warm

welcome and friendly atmosphere. Two minutes from beachfront. Good range of drinks and bar snacks available

******************************New memberships available.

CIU and RBL affiliated coach parties welcome!Free finger buffet for 49-seater coach visit!

Upgraded buffet at a discount.Contact Secretary on (01255) 674153

HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT

Leigh Park and District TUWMC439 Dunsbury Way, Havant PO9 5BDThe largest club on the South Coast

Situated 2 miles from A3(M) and A27 and within 20minutes drive of Goodwood and Fontwell Races.

Visiting clubs welcome. Live bands on Saturday nightsand food, darts, snooker and pool available all week.

Please contact the Secretary on (023) 92472624email: [email protected]

website: www.workingmensclubleighpark.co.uk._________________________

Newport (I.W.) Social Club13-14 Lower St James Street, Newport,

Isle of Wight PO30 5HB. Tel: (01983) 527 291Situated in the centre of town, with a warm friendlyatmosphere where you can bring family and friends.

Open all day, function room, snooker room, darts, pooland jukebox. Kitchen now open 7 days a week for hotand cold food. Coach parties always welcome by prior

arrangement._________________________

COWES COMBINED SERVICES & SOCIAL CLUB85 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AJ.

A warm and friendly welcome is extended to all visitors.

Situated on the sea front with panoramic sea views from the stage dining area, the club has one of the best

views in the country. Ideal for parties and outings.Freshly prepared meals available 7 days a week. Disabled facilities. Coach parties very welcome,

please notify Secretary or bar manager in advance. Entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings.

Tel: (01983) 292921 email: [email protected]

HEREFORD &WORCESTERSHIREHereford Welsh Social Club

1 Hinton Road, Hereford, HR2 6BL.Tel: (01432) 269038/285974.

Email: [email protected] friendly welcome is extended to all Associate

Members. Live Entertainment every Saturday evening.Hot and cold food available. Coaches welcome (please

contact Secretary prior to your visit).Please visit our website:

www.herefordwelshsocialclub.co.ukHerefords most popular social club_________________________

RICHMOND PLACE CLUB69/71 EDGAR STREET, HEREFORD HR4 9JP

Live entertainment every Saturday. MonthlyCountry & Western night.

Hot and cold food available. Disabled facilities, real ale,Wrestling nights. Football supporters, shoppers and

coach parties very welcome. Parking for coaches.

Contact Secretary, Les Walker on (01432) 356 529.email:[email protected]

BLACKPOOL &LANCASHIRE

BLACKPOOL No. 1 WORKING MENS CLUB & INSTITUTE

9-17 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6DH. Tel: (01253) 343 508

Extends a warm welcome to all CIU associates

and bona-fide guests.FREE ENTERTAINMENT

7 nights throughout the summer season (weekends winter).

Change of artists nightly. Coach parties welcome.CONTACT THE SECRETARY IN WRITING

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BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB

33-38 King Street, Blackpool FY1 3EJ.Enjoy your visit with us at the club.

Good all-round entertainment.Bookings for coach parties accepted.

Room available for hire.Sec: Mr K Teasdale or Treasurer Mrs R Thomas

Club: (01253) 626 308; Office: (01253) 290 322www.blackpoolrbl.co.uk

email: [email protected]_________________________

Youve been to the rest now visit the best!

Voted the best club in the North West on TVs The One Show.

BLOOMFIELD CLUB & INSTITUTE128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6JW

Free entertainment seven nights aweek along with your favourite games

Bingo Tote Supa5The club is on one level with disabled toilet facilities.

Coach parties and football fans welcome.Contact Secretary on (01253) 344583

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KNOTT END WORKING MENS CLUBOffers a great welcome to CIU members and

parties. Why not try a visit to the seaside a ferry ride to Fleetwood

a bowling green competitionor just our good food and entertainment.

SALISBURY AVENUE, KNOTT END-ON-SEA, LANCS.Office telephone (01253) 810362

Tel: Secretary Mrs Karen Bradford for dates anddetails (01253) 812 226

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ROSEGROVE UNITY Working Mens ClubHolme Lodge, Rossendale Road, Burnley,

Lancs, BB11 5DL.Situated 2 minutes from Junction 9 on M65.

Large car parking space available.Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Bookings must give 14 days notice.contact Secretary on 01282 431 363 or

e-mail [email protected]_________________________

GOING TO THE RACES?Why not try

BURNLEY MINERS WMSCAs seen on TV

2 minutes from the Town Centre and Turf Moor.

Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Coach parties by appointment.Breakfast and/or evening meal.

Tel: Bar (01282) 422 791 orOffice (01282) 835 429

KENTBEXLEYHEATH WMC

Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath. DA6 7HGTelephone (0208) 303 2163

Friendly atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and anexcellent range of beers to quench your thirst. Everything

you require on your visit to Bluewater and Lakesideshopping centres. Refreshments available.

(Please give advance notice)._________________________

SUNDRIDGE PARK WMC134 BURNT ASH LANE, BROMLEY.

Tel: (020) 8464 3638 (Office); (020) 8460 6348 (Club)Located close to A21 and A20. A warm welcome is

extended to all visitors. Two bars serving a wide rangeof drinks. TV in bar and the lounge. Purpose-built snookerroom with four tables. Live entertainment Saturday andSunday evenings. Coach parties by prior arrangement

with the office.

LEEDS &WEST YORKSHIRE

Belle Isle WMCBelle Isle Road, Leeds LS10 3PE.

Warm and friendly club with large car park, good valuebeer and large concert room. Live bands Friday, Saturday

and Sunday. Coaches welcome.Contact Secretary on (0113) 2718 768.

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Visiting Blackpool or Yorkshire Coast?Haydock Park or York Races?Then call at: Elland Working Mens Club

Roseberry Street, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0HTFor your breakfast on the outward journey. Andfor an evenings splendid entertainment on yourway home. We are only 2 miles from Junction 24,

M62 on the A629. A warm welcome extended to allAssociate Members. Live entertainment on Saturday

and Sunday evenings. Dancing on Thursdays toour resident organist. Fully modernised Concert

Room and Lounge. Excellent Games Room. FloodlitBowling Green. Large Car Park. Coach Parties

welcome please let us have 14 days notice in writing tothe Secretary Steve Graydon. Tel: Club (01422) 373 023.

www.ellandwmc.web.com. Telephone pre-bookings to beconfirmed in writing to the Secretary.

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SWARCLIFFE WORKING MENS CLUBSwarcliffe Avenue, Leeds LS14 5DE

A warm and friendly welcome always assuredin the comfortable surroundings of our recently

refurbished club. Live entertainment every Friday,Saturday and Sunday evening. Relax in the quiet of the

lounge or try a game of snooker on one of our threesuperb tables. Big screen Sky Sports TV.

Planning a day at the races?York, Wetherby, Ripon.

We are 2 minutes from the A64 and 5 minutesfrom the M1. Breakfast and evening meals for large

parties available by appointment.Contact: Glen Doyle (Secretary) (0113) 2959100

LEICESTER &EAST MIDLANDSSAFFRON LANE ESTATE WMC429 SAFFRON LANE, LEICESTER, LE2 6UF

Welcomes all CIU members to our friendly club herein Leicester. Only 5 minutes from the M1 junction 21

and close to the racecourse and the football,rugby and cricket stadiums. Clean, comfortable and fullyair-conditioned. Please visit our website where you will

find details of all our facilities and activities.www.saffronlanewmc.co.uk

BRIGHTON & SUSSEX

EASTBOURNE & DISTRICT TRADE UNIONCLUB & INSTITUTE LTD

Clapham House, 48 Seaside, Eastbourne,East Sussex BN22 7QL.

A warm welcome is guaranteed to all CIU associatesand guests. A good selection of reasonably priced

beers and spirits available. Temporary membershipcan be arranged at the door for all holiday makers.

Large groups or coach parties are welcome with priorarrangements. Situated 5 minutes walk from the beach.

Please contact secretary on (01323) 727703._________________________

EASTBOURNE WORKING MENS CLUB102/104 Firle Road, Eastbourne BN22 8ET.

Tel: (01323) 723322Email: [email protected]

www.ewmc.co.uk.Visit the one and only workers club in our lovely

South Coast town. We have live music, raffles, bingo,darts, snooker and pool. See our website for coming

events. A warm welcome to CIU members all year round._________________________

Littlehampton Trades & Labour ClubWick Street, Wick, Littlehampton

BN17 7JH. Telephone (01903) 714 054A warm welcome awaits all visitors. Facilities include

darts, crib and Sky TV. Catering for private parties can bearranged (14 days notice please). Live entertainment

every Saturday. Coach parties welcome with priornotice, please contact the Secretary.

ESSEX & EAST ANGLIA

COMRADES SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB,CLACTON

A warm welcome awaits at both our premises. 205 Old Road, a short walk from seafront, has liveentertainment Saturday evenings, disco Sunday

afternoons, back garden and car park. 9 Colne Road isone minute from sea front. Live entertainment

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons and Saturdayevenings. Pool, darts, raffles and bingo at both. Coachparties welcome by ringing the Secretary in advance

on (01255) 423 314._________________________

HUNSTANTON (NORFOLK)UNITED SERVICES SOCIAL CLUB

A warm welcome to all visitors. Large enclosed gardenand car park with sea views. Three snooker tables,

also pool table and darts. Bingo Mondays andThursdays and one game Saturday evening. Liveweekend entertainment. Catering arranged on

request. Disabled friendly. Close to Sandringham RoyalEstate, Coaches welcome midweek.

Contact Club Steward on (01485) 533360._________________________

SHERINGHAM TYNESIDE CLUB95 Station Road, Sheringham NR26 8RG

Safe beer garden and parking. Great home-made food atgreat prices seven days a week. Coaches welcome,

contact the Secretary in advance on (01263) 822570

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Naval & Military Club (Southend-on-Sea)20 Royal Terrace, Southend SS1 1DU.

Tel: (01702) 347169A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. Large rear

garden and roof terrace with fantastic views overlookingthe seafront and estuary. Live entertainment Saturdaynights and Wednesday afternoons. Hot and Cold Foodavailable every day of the week. Local Real Ale Club ofthe Year. Coach parties welcome but must contact the

Secretary/Chairman prior to the visit.

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CLUB OUTINGS

WALESCARDIFF WEST END SOCIAL CLUBCOWBRIDGE ROAD WEST, ELY, CARDIFF CF5 5BY.

A very friendly welcome to CIU Associates and theirfamilies from CARDIFFS PREMIER SOCIAL CLUB.10 minutes from M4. 15 minutes to city centre.Millennium Stadium, Cardiff International Arena,

St. Davids Hall/ Centre, Cardiff Bay.Live entertainment every Saturday night with

Bingo/Raffle/Tote/DiscoFULL SKY SPORTS/RACING UKHot and cold food available.

COACH PARTIES MOST WELCOME.Telephone: (029) 2059 4004

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Bettws Social ClubLambourne Way, Bettws, Newport, Gwent.

A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIUaffiliated members and guests.

Less than 10 minutes from junction 26 of the M4. Coach parties welcome by prior appointment.

Live entertainment everySaturday evening. Catering can be provided by

arrangement. Tel: (01633) 858 780._________________________

Going to Premiership Swansea City or racing at Ffos Las? VisitMORRISTON WMC

11 Slate Street, Swansea SA6 8AA.A friendly club which makes visitors welcome.

Liberty Stadium 15 minutes, Ffos Las 45 minutes,Ospreys 15 minutes. 10 minutes from M4 Junction 45.

Coach parties welcome with advance notice.Ring (01792) 771580

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Rogerstone and Bassaleg Social Club1 Tregwilym Road, Rogerstone, Newport NP10 9DW.

A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIUaffiliates and guests, less than 10 minutes fromjunction 27 of the M4. Coach parties welcome by

prior appointment, live entertainment everySaturday evening. Telephone: (01633) 893 508.

WARWICKSHIRE &COVENTRY

BEDWORTH EX-SERVICEMENS SOCIAL CLUB & INSTITUTERye Piece, Bedworth, Nr. Nuneaton,Warwickshire. Tel: (024) 7631 3236

Extends a warm welcome to all associates.Restaurant facilities Monday to Saturday Bar

snacks also available. 6 minutes from junction 3 ofM6. Approx. 5 miles to Coventry City. Saturday/

Sunday night entertainment, live music, bingo, barand lounge. Contact Secretary for bookings.

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Willenhall Social ClubRobin Hood Road, Coventry CV3 3BB.

Secretary: (024) 7630 1222 or 7630 3278.Welcome to all Associate Members. Entertainment everySaturday and Sunday night in concert room (seats 600).Bar, games room and luxury lounge facilities. Large carpark. Hot and cold snacks available. 10 minutes from

City Centre. No Children Allowed.Coach parties apply to Secretary.

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HEN LANE SOCIAL CLUBBeacon Road, Holbrooks, Coventry CV6 4DS.

5 minutes from M6 Junction 3, 10 minutes walkfrom Ricoh Arena, minibus from club on matchdays. Excellent function room and facilities. Hot

and cold snacks available at all times. Prior noticerequired for coach parties and catering (menusent on request). Please contact the Secretary.

Tel: (024) 7672 4830; Office: (024) 7672 4832.

Nottingham Oddfellows Club89 Humberstone GATE, Leicester.

TELEPHONE: (0116) 262 0181262 5404 (Evenings) CIU Affiliated

City Centre ClubCoach park right outside premises 2 minutes from

centre of Leicester. Coach parties and parties alwayswelcome.

Food supplied hot or cold 7 days notice or pleasephone prior to visit. Children welcome. Dances Monday,

Tuesday and Friday. Entertainment available.Phone or write to Secretary Eric Johnson

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SKEGNESS EX-SERVICE CLUB2 Grand Parade, Skegness, PE25 2UN.

Telephone: (01754) 762113Located on the seafront near the clocktower, 2-3 mins

from town centre. Lounge bar, pool/childrens room, 1stfloor patio area. Reasonably priced beers/lagers and

house doubles. Selection of chilled baps. Liveentertainment every Saturday (Sundays main season).

Open 11.30- 11.30 most days. Pre-booked coacheswelcome come to a completely refurbished 21st

century club.

LONDONTHE HAMMERSMITH CLUB

Rutland Grove, London W6 9DH10 mins walk from Fulham FC and less than 25mins by local transport to Chelsea and QPR. A

warm and friendly welcome to away fans lookingfor good hospitality and a relaxing drink.

Also 20 mins to Westfield, Europes largest shoppingcentre and 30 mins to West End theatres.

Contact Thomas on 07914 868272 or visitwww.hammersmithclub.net

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HARROW ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONNortholt Road, South Harrow HA2 0DW.

Extends a warm welcome to all Associatemembers and guests. Situated 10 minutes from

the A40 and 20 minutes from WembleyStadium. We have live bands every Saturday

and Sunday night. Catering on request. Coachparties welcome with prior notification to Kathor Roy Roberts. Telephone: (020) 8422 1222.

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HAYES WMCPump Lane, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 3NB.

Telephone: (020) 8573 1721e-mail: [email protected]

Why not visit the flagship of clubs in the South? Ascot,Kempton Park & Sandown racecourses all nearby. Live

bands every Friday and Saturday night. Late nightcabaret last Saturday of every month, at least 3 acts,

charge for entry, late bar. Catering available weekends,orders taken in advance to your requirements.

Visit our website:www.hayesworkingmensclub.comfor our full entertainment programme.

Coaches welcome by prior arrangement withthe secretary.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE& CAMBRIDGESHIRE

St James Working Mens ClubWeedon Road, St James, Northampton.

A warm welcome awaits all club members.Lounge, Games Room and large Concert Room.Parties welcome, catering if required by prior

arrangement. 5 minutes M1, Junction 15A.Please contact Secretary Mrs P. Webster.

Tel: (01604) 456 602 www.stjameswmc.co.uk

SHEFFIELD &SOUTH YORKSHIREARMTHORPE CORONATION CLUB

Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3BS.Handy for racecourse and Doncaster Rovers. Close toM18. Big screen TV, entertainment every weekend.

Ring Club Secretary Alan Jones on (01302) 831 393._________________________

Arundel Ex-Servicemens ClubCity Road, Sheffield

A friendly Club close to Town Centre Facilities includea 500 seat Concert Room, two other lounges and a

Games Room. Great Cabaret every night exceptTuesday and Wednesday. Coach parties please contact

Mr B. Simmonite. Children allowed up to 10 yearsCatering for Buffet if required.

Telephone: (0114) 239 7151_________________________

CARCROFT VILLAGE WMCChestnut Avenue Carcroft, Doncaster DN6 8AG

Extends a warm welcome to all CIU affiliated members.Coach Parties welcomed by prior arrangement. 1 mile

from A1 and close to M1, M18 and M62. Top classentertainment every weekend. Handy for Doncaster

Races and trips returning from North or South coastalroutes. Big screen TVs and live football

All enquiries to Jim Hutchinson, Secretary on(01302) 725497; email [email protected]

com, website www.carcroftvillagewmc.com_________________________

HAWTHORN RECREATIONAL & SOCIAL CLUBGoodison Boulevard, Cantley, Doncaster.

Tel: (01302) 535 995Easily accessible for the Racecourse.

Big screen Sky TV. Artistes on Saturdays._________________________

INTAKE SOCIAL CLUBCraithie Road, Doncaster DN2 5EG.

We are the closest club (5 minutes walk) toDoncaster Racecourse. (See Page 19 for offers).

Bar snacks available. Tremendous value-formoneybar prices. Contact Secretary Tom Foresterin advance on: (01302) 320 036 or email

[email protected]

SURREYEGHAM UNITED SERVICES CLUB

111 Spring Rise, Egham, Surrey TW20 9PE.North Surrey CAMRA Club of the Year 2008 & 2009

Finalist for CAMRA Club of the Year 2009Located 5 minutes from J13 M25, handy for Windsor

Castle and races, Kempton, Ascot, Epsom and Sandown.5 mins from Egham Station on the Waterloo to Reading

line. Three real ale and cider festivals a year.www.eusc.co.uk

Tel: (01784) 435120 or (07738) 714572(Real Ale Festivals and Party Bars also arranged)

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DAY OUT RACING ESHER W.M.C.142 Esher High Street, Esher, Surrey.

Telephone: (01372) 467 758Sandown Race Course within walking distance.

Kempton Park and Epsom also nearby.A warm welcome is extended to all associate members.

THAMES VALLEYBranbury Trades & Labour Club32 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9RR.

Tel: (01295) 215 7119 (H); (01295) 254 168 (Club).A warm welcome is extended to all Associates.

Coach parties welcome with 14 days prior noticeto Secretary Joan Conley. Live entertainment onSaturday night. Food available. Please contact

Secretary with your booking.

WEST COUNTRYTHE ANZAC CLUB

Anzac Street, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9DJ(01803) 832661

A warm and friendly welcome awaits all affiliatedmembers and guests. Coach parties welcome, pleasegive 14 days prior notice. Catering for buffets can be

arranged. Situated behind St Saviours Church.Please like us on Facebook.

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Poole Labour Club22 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset

Tel: (01202) 674 059/686 256Offers the 3 Ss to all affiliated members, Sea, Sand and

Speedway! Centre of Poole, 20 minutes fromBournemouth, 2 minutes from Poole Stadium for

Speedway and Greyhound Racing. Good beer, warmwelcome, open all day.

Entertainment on Saturday nights,Tuesday Tea Dances.

Darts, Skittles, Snooker, Pool and Dominoes games can be arranged. Certain restrictions apply to children.

Contact Secretary for details._________________________

WESTON-SUPER-MARE WMCOrchard Street, Weston-super-Mare.

Telephone: (01934) 418 202A warm welcome is extended to Associates and their

families in Westons premier club. Situated in the town centre and close to the sea front.

Live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday evening,Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon Bingo (Friday,

Saturday and Sunday). Buffets arranged. Large downstairs concert room seating 250.

Coach parties welcome including aSaturday. Please contact the Secretary giving

prior notice of visit. Open all day._________________________

WEYMOUTH WMCMITCHELL STREET, WEYMOUTH,

(Harbour End Of Town)Less than 5 minutes from the beach!

We welcome all CIU affiliated members. Music Friday & Saturday evenings, with Bingo fliers on these nights.

Plus the usual club activities. Restaurant now open.

Tel: (01305) 786 392 or (01305) 787254www.weymouthworkies.co.uk

WEST MIDLANDS &BIRMINGHAM

REMEMBRANCE CLUB LTD10 CHESTER ROAD, CASTLE BROMWICH,

BIRMINGHAM B36 9DDExtends a warm welcome to all Associate Members.

Live entertainment every Saturday and Sundayevening. Line Dancing Mondays. Ballroom DancingTuesdays. Large comfortable lounge. Games Room.

Ample parking. Close to M6/M42(nr. Spaghetti Junction). Coaches by arrangement.Contact the Secretary. (0121) 747 5256 / 747 2943_________________________

Yardley Wood Social Club118 School Road, Yardley Wood,

Birmingham B14 4JR.Club Tel: (0121) 474 2026 Sec: (0121) 474 3725

Visit our brand new website:www.yardleywoodsocialclub.com

Two large TV screens, 6 snooker tables, bingo and weekly entertainment, bowling green.

Function rooms availablefor hire and catering.

Large car park at rear of the club.Associate members welcome.

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CLUB OUTINGS

YORKS (N&E)& NORTH EAST

BEECHWOOD, EASTERSIDE & DISTRICTSOCIAL CLUB

Broadwell Road, Easterside, Middlesbrough TS4 3PP.(Opposite The James Cook University Hospital)

Live music every night with bingo, totes and raffles.Large bar with 4 snooker and 2 pool tables, 2 dart boards

and all Sky sports channels. Two smoking areas withheated Beach Huts. Coach parties welcome with prior

notice to The Secretary. Tel: (01642) 318789.Check the website its all on there, www.beadsclub.co.uk

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Going to watch Sunderland or Newcastle United?Visit

BELMONT CLUB & INSTITUTEGrange Road, Carrville, Durham DH1 1AJFriendly club. Football and other sportssupporters welcome. Large screen TVs.

Coach parties by arrangement.Tel: (0191) 386 1487

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CENTRAL WMC7 Beaumont Street, Darlington

Tel: (01325) 464054Situated near town centre, five minutes from A1(M).

Associate members and coach parties are welcome asare football and racing followers. Please give priornotice. Live entertainment and catering by private

arrangement. Room available for birthdays,engagement parties, wakes and weddings.

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CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMCDarlington Road, Chilton, Co. Durham DL17 0EY

Great facilities in our modern bar, lounge and concerthall. Sky Sports - Snooker - Pool - Regular E

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