Union General Secretary Kenneth D GreenCMD has urged all CIU clubs to complywith the new auto enrolment pensionregulations – or face potentially direconsequences.

The Government has introduced pensionscheme automatic enrolment legislation,which gives employers a duty toautomatically enrol all eligible jobholdersinto their pension scheme.

Eligible jobholders are workers aged 16 to74 years, working full or part time inpermanent or temporary positions, earningmore than £10,000 per annum (someexclusions apply).

The employer’s duty applies from theirstaging date which is based on the numberof people on their PAYE scheme at April 1,2012.

There are penalties in place for thoseemployers who do not comply with autoenrolment and so clubs need to put in placea suitable system of calculating anddeducting pension contributions andkeeping records.

In a letter sent out to Union clubs in May,Mr Green said: “I feel compelled to write toyou, as a member of the Union, in a finalattempt to prevent closure of clubs due tofailure to comply with the PensionsRegulator therefore, the Government, andset up an auto enrolment pension.

“The Government has publicised the roll-out of auto enrolment pensions in everymedia source over the last two years, as havewe, both in the Club Journal and throughlectures given all over the country by GeoffBlakeley CMD of the NEC. I also broughtthe facts to your attention in my speech atthe Annual General Meeting in Blackpool.

“This involves your club, with failure to setup a scheme which complies with theregulations meaning even further clubclosures.”

Mr Green highlighted the cases of twoclubs which had failed to comply with the

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new regulations. One missed their stagingdate by one month and even though theyhave now set up a scheme, face penalties of£15,000.

The second example cited by Mr Greenwas a club which missed its staging date ofJanuary 1, 2016 and set up a scheme in April2016. He wrote: “They face fines in theregion of £45,000 and must enrol all eligibleemployees as at January 1 and pay into thepension of each employee both theemployer’s and employees’ share with nocost to the employees. This could have theeffect of the club falling into liquidation andclosure.”

Mr Green stated that the purpose of hisletter was to “jolt clubs from theircomplacency and set up an auto enrolmentscheme even if no one would qualify for apension at the present.”

Mr Green continued: “Lots of people werefrightened by the prospect of RTI (Real TimeInformation) on its inception but this hasnow become an accepted practice withinpayroll procedures and I feel certain thatauto enrolment pensions will become just asroutine in the future. So please do not buryyour head in the sand, it will not go away butyour club may, should you not act.”

General SecretaryKenneth D GreenCMD

Revised dates forBlackpool 2017 The revised dates for Conference Weekend inBlackpool in 2017 have been released:

Wednesday April 5, 2017: NEC MeetingThursday April 6, 2017: Executive DinnerFriday April 7, 2017: Standing OrdersCommittee; Beer & Trades ExhibitionSaturday April 8, 2017: AGM; CIU NationalQuiz Final

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Welcome to the June edition of Club Journal. As you’ll see from the story on the front

page, the introduction of the new autoenrolment pension regulations by theGovernment has caused problems for someclubs.

As the General Secretary outlined in hisrecent letter to clubs, employers now have aduty to automatically enrol all eligiblejobholders – workers aged 16 to 74 years,working full or part time in permanent ortemporary positions, earning more than£10,000 per annum – into their pensionscheme.

Clubs which fail to set up a scheme fortheir eligible jobholders will face penaltiesfrom the regulator, a scenario which couldcause major financial difficulties for theclubs concerned.

If you have any questions about meetingthe auto enrolment pension regulations,please get in touch immediately with yourBranch Secretary for advice.

In other news from Head Office, theEducation Working Group is continuing to

work on the new qualification in ClubManagement.

As part of this work, we are running afurther pilot scheme in Coventry in July inorder to test-run the new course and arelooking for people new to managing clubs orserving on a club committee to attend.

If this is of interest to you, please contactme at sgoulding@wmciu.org for furtherdetails of the pilot.

Incidentally, work is also being undertakenat the moment on a new version of the ClubSecretary’s Handbook. It will be updated toinclude the most recent changes related toemployment law, including redundancypayments and the new living wage.

The NEC is reviewing the Union’sguidance on Procedures for the Dissolutionof a Club and we are also considering thefeedback on the new Arbitration trainingprogramme which took place earlier thisyear.

On page 14, we have our latest Q&A with amember of the NEC. This time around, wespeak to Doncaster Branch Secretary Dave

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Gravel CMD about his long association withthe CIU.

Meanwhile, this month’s ‘Club of theMonth’ is Durrington WMC in West Sussex.As you’ll see from the article on pages 10-11,the club is a real hub for its local communityand is attracting members of all ages.

Please feel free to write in about themagazine or indeed about any club-related issue – we’d love to hear from you.

I hope you enjoy the issue.

Stephen Goulding, Editor

George Dawson CMDPresident

John TobinVice-President

Kenneth D Green CMDGeneral Secretary

John Batchelor NEC Member

Geoff Blakeley CMDNEC Member

Sid HicksNEC Member

Ken Roberts CMDNEC Member

Philip LarkinNEC Member

Chris O’Neill CMDNEC Member

John BakerNEC Member

Dave Gravel CMDNEC Member

Carol GoddardNEC Member

Geoff WhewellNEC Member

Bob Russell CMDNEC Member

George SmithNEC Member

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NEWS

HENRY CHILTON AND GARY COOK RECEIVECERTIFICATES AT NEWBURN MEMORIAL SC

Two stalwarts of Newburn Memorial Social Club in Newcastle upon Tyne, Henry Chilton and GaryCook, received their Certificates of Merit last month. Pictured, left to right: Dave Richardson(Northumberland Branch Secretary), Henry Chilton (Committee Member, Newburn Memorial SocialClub), Gary Cook (Committee Member, Newburn Memorial Social Club) and Harry Chandler (No.10Division Executive)

Martin SmithLeeds Branch Secretary and formerNEC Member Martin Smith passedaway on March 30, aged 56.

Martin was a strong supporter ofthe CIU and worked for many yearsat club, branch and national level.

He was also a true family man andthe loving husband of Alyson,beloved dad of Jamie and Samanthaand treasured granddad of Josh andJodi.

His funeral took place on April 13 atCottingley Hall Crematorium, Leeds,and floral tributes were organised byHead Office. Full obituary to followin next edition.

Brian GoldenIt is with deep regret that NewtonHeath WMC announce that ClubSecretary Brian Golden passed awayon Saturday January 23.

Brian had been a member of theclub for over 30 years and had heldthe position of Secretary for many ofthose years.

He was always extremelypassionate about the club and alwayshad its best interests at heart.

He was loved and respected by theSteward, bar staff, members andguests alike.

There is an empty space in our clubnow he is no longer with us.

OBITUARIES

TREVOR TURNBULL PRESENTEDWITH HIS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

Trevor Turnbull, Club Treasurer of Hirst Progressive Social Club, received his Certificate of Merit inApril. Pictured, back row, left to right: Dave Richardson (Branch Secretary, Northumberland Branch),Alan Hardy (President, Northumberland Branch), W Stoker (Executive, No.4 Division), D Fish(Executive, No.3 Division). Front row, left to right: C Murray (Chairman, Hirst Progressive Social Club),Trevor Turnbull (Treasurer, Hirst Progressive Social Club), J Wrightson (Secretary, Hirst ProgressiveSocial Club) and J Haglington (Vice-Chairman, Hirst Progressive Social Club)

Competition WinnerThe winner of last month’s competition is Richard Procter of Ipswich Labour Club.He will receive the DVD box set of Taxi: The Complete Series after answering thefollowing question correctly: Who played taxi controller Louis de Palma in Taxi?The answer was Danny DeVito.

NEWS IN BRIEFEric Cantona stars in latestKronenbourg 1664 advertHeineken has launched its newKronenbourg 1664 advert campaignstarring football legend EricCantona.

In the new ad, Cantona is seenwith a pair of intrepid canines,introducing viewers to ‘the mostintelligent dogs in the world: TheAlsace-tians’.

Cantona drives his caninecompanions around Alsace, withviewers seeing The Alsace-tiansleaping into action to deliver atimely ‘Taste Suprême’ – a pint ofKronenbourg 1664.

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ROTHWELL WMC CHARITY DRIVE RAISES£9,353 FOR PROSTATE CANCER UK

NEWS

NEWS IN BRIEF

Strongbow is named as theOfficial Partner of Team GBWith Rio 2016 just around thecorner, Strongbow has announcedthat it will be an Official Partner ofTeam GB, having signed an exclusiveagreement with the British OlympicAssociation.

This is the first time thatStrongbow has been an OfficialPartner of Team GB and the brandaims to “unify the nation to supportTeam GB” by launching a campaignwith the theme: Supporting thesupporters.

The sponsorship will be supportedby a multi-million pound mediacampaign and Heineken will beworking with its customers todevelop bespoke plans for theirconsumers.

Cindy Tervoort, MarketingDirector for brand-owner Heinekencommented: “We want to bringback the excitement we all feltduring London 2012 and rally thenation to get behind Team GB.

“The pride and enthusiasm weexperienced as a nation in 2012 wasincredibly special, and we anticipatethat our campaign will help thenation feel it once again.

“We know how important theOlympics are for them, and ourmarketing will firmly positionourselves as supporting thesupporters.”

Bill Sweeney, CEO, British OlympicAssociation, added: “The fans madethe difference in 2012 and with theteam competing some 6,000 milesaway in Rio we want to make surethey know they have the wholenation behind them all over again.

“Strongbow’s commitment tosupporting the supporters andcelebrating success is a great way ofembracing that passion for ourOlympians.”

Meanwhile, Strongbow CloudyApple – the newest addition to theStrongbow range of products –recently partnered with Radio X toboost the profile of the brandthrough a summer campaign.

Scissett Club digs deep for Children’s Hospice

and On April 16, Rothwell WMC in West Yorkshire handed over a cheque for £9,353 to Prostate CancerUK. To raise the money, the club held weekly raffles and other events, including sponsored cyclerides, a grand Christmas draw and donations from members. The club nominates a different charityeach year. Pictured, left to right: David Booth (Rothwell WMC), Colin Taylor (Prostate Cancer UK) andPeter Wathen (Rothwell WMC)

and Pictured: Simon Hartley, Derek Ibbotson (Secretary, Scissett Club), Graham Littlewood (Treasurer),Rebecca Ellis, Linda Littlewood, Gerry Gornall (Steward), Andy Hilton and Mollie Fountain

The Scissett Club in Huddersfield, WestYorkshire, has raised £3,475 for the ForgetMe Not Children’s Hospice which is based inthe town.

This, along with the previous year’s effort,took the total of £5,049 raised by the clubfor this very worthy cause.

Among the fundraising activities staged by

the club to raise this fantastic sum were aHarvest Festival, several cake stalls and a saleof teddy bears.

Associates and visitors are welcome to theclub which can be found on the A636Holmfirth to Wakefield Road near DenbyDale, within sight of the concrete EmleyMoor transmitting tower.

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CLUB NOTICESClubs Admitted Hythe RBL Club (Kent Branch)New Brookhouse Ltd (Wakefield Branch)

Clubs Closed

Ramsgate Working Men’s Club (Kent Branch)

Clubs Withdrawn

Swansea Labour Club & Institute (South Wales Branch)

Expulsions

Mr A Southern - Carshalton Social Club Ltd, Surrey (SouthEast Metropolitan Branch)

Mr S Mills/Mr D Daisey - Palmerston Road WM & SocialClub (Kent Branch)

Suspensions

Mr William Swiatek - East Ward Labour Club, Bradford(West Yorkshire Branch)

FOR SERVICE DISTINGUISHED SERVICEStanley Bell, Crowtrees WM & Soc Club, DurhamKeith Nunn, Newton Aycliffe WMC, Durham

LONG SERVICEPaul Fenwick, Handsworth SC, South YorkshireJames Ord, Netherton Social Club, NorthumberlandIan Rosemurgey, Netherton Social Club,NorthumberlandGerard McCreesh, Number One Central Social Club,DurhamWilliam Pike, Burnley Wood Cons WM Club, Burnley &Pendle

CERTIFICATE OF MERITRaymond Hogg, Hirst Industrial Club, NorthumberlandDavid Neil, Westholme Farm Social Club,NorthumberlandAlan Johnson, Westholme Farm Social Social Club,Northumberland

Michael Broughton, Leicester Railwaymens Club,LeicestershireJames Carroll, Leicester Railwaymens Club,LeicestershireRipon Wilson, Stanley Central Club, DurhamBilly Gray, Redhouse WM Club, DurhamAnthony Hourigan, Redhouse WM Club, DurhamVictor Kruwciw, Barnby Dun Social Club, DoncasterAdrian Porter, Burnley Wood Cons WM Club, Burnley &PendleColin Gallagher, Burnley Wood Cons. WM Club,Burnley & PendleDavid Royale, Burnley Wood Cons. WM Club, Burnley &PendleAnthony Hodgkinson, Burnley Wood Cons. WM Club,Burnley & PendleDerrick Wall, Shotton Comrades Social, DurhamJoe Boardman, Shotton Comrades Social, DurhamMeirion Prosser, Mountain Ash Hibernian Band Club,South Wales

Colin Betts receives Distinguished Service Award

NEWS

Pictured, left to right: Geoff Whewell (President, West Midlands Branch) presents Colin Betts, formerPresident of Cheslyn Hay Community & Sports Club, with his Distinguished Service Award

CAMRA glory for Tanfield Lea WMC Stewardess Kay Drummond

Tanfield Lea Workmen’s Club inStanley, Durham, has been named as‘Club of the Year’ by the local branchof the Campaign For Real Ale(CAMRA).

This accolade recognises thefanastic work done by StewardessKay Drummond (pictured, above),with the judges saying: “The clubhas impressed with its passionatepromotion of Real Ale, offeringbrews from across the land notoften seen in the North East, nevermind in a WMC.

“With two ales always on offer,club-goers in Tanfield Lea have achoice available in few other clubs.”

The club will now go through tothe national competition tocompete against other regionalwinners from all over the country.

Colin Betts, the recently retired President ofCheslyn Hay Community & Sports Club,received his Distinguished Service Awardfrom West Midlands Branch President andNEC Member Geoff Whewell.

Colin has been a holder of an associateand pass card for over 50 years and hasserved on management committees both atBirchills Liberal Club in Walsall (10 years)and as President of Cheslyn Hay

Community & Sports Club (30 years).His passion has been organising charity

shows for many organisations and thesehave raised a staggering £200,000 over theyears.

He was a keen member of the SouthStaffordshire Entertainment Committee andmany of the artistes introduced by him arewell established and performing weekly inCIU clubs.

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NEWS

and South East Metropolitan Branch held its 106th Annual Dinner Dance on April 16 at the New HawSocial Club. The Executive Committee was grateful to the following sponsors of the event:Carlsberg UK, Dransfields, Greene King, Heineken Ltd, Myers Clark Accountants and ShepherdNeame. Pictured, South East Met Branch Executive: Robin Docherty, Dave Legge, Peter Clark, DaveDeluce, Sue Graham (Branch Secretary), Trevor Baker (Branch President), Andy Way (Branch Vice-President), Frank Wilde, Roger Burns and Chris O’Neill (NEC Representative)

Dear Editor, I and many other CIU members are

commenting on the NationalCompetitions.

Our small club (approximately 370members) recently had some success inthe the Cribbage and Dominoes semi-finals and finals.

We took a mini coach of supporters toeach event and had the most wonderfulreception and hospitality at Wyken WMC,Coventry and St Lawrence WMC, York.

As both these events were for theNationals it was felt that the trophiesshould have been presented by one of thethree senior members of the CIU, i.e.President, Vice-President or GeneralSecretary.

The dates of all finals are known and itshould have been arranged. The questionmay arise as to what it would cost the CIU.

Well, our club paid for coaches and

overnight stays for competitors at York andthe supporters paid for their own hotels.

We did, however, receive two mileagepayments from Head Office, for which wewere grateful.

The interest in these games seems to bewaning and yet should be a veryimportant part of our social life.

This letter contains no disrespect at allfor the gentlemen who did present thetrophies. We just consider a bit more‘interest from above’ for the grass-rootmembers is overdue.

I understand Mr Tobin (Vice-President) was not well and that Mr Green(General Secretary) was out of thecountry at the time. (Coventry and York?)

I await your comments.

Mrs Brenda McMahon CMDMembership M36Brafield-on-the-Green WMC

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Editor Stephen Goulding (Head Office Manager) replies:

Dear Brenda,Thank you very much for your letter which was discussed at the March National

Executive Committee meeting.It was decided that, for reasons of costs, it would be best to continue with the

current arrangement for the local representative of the National Executive or Branchrepresentative to attend.

I am sorry that this is not the reply you were hoping for, but I would like to thankyou for writing.

Yours Sincerely, Stephen Goulding, Head Office Manager and Club Journal Editor

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CLUB OF THE MONTH

DURRINGTON WMC – A CLUB FOR ALL Durrington Working Men’s Club in Worthing, West Sussex, is determined to appeal to all ages, anapproach which means there is a wealth of activities and entertainment for its members to enjoy allyear round. Club Journal talked to Club Chairman George Hails about this flourshing Union club

urrington Working Men’s Club inWorthing, West Sussex, has made areal virtue of being a family-

centred club. Its first-class facilities - including a

downstairs Club Room, air-conditionedFunction Room upstairs and outsidesmoking area – plus a wide-ranging andimaginative programme of entertainmentand activities – means that it’s a truly multi-generational club.

“We’re very lucky that we’re not a clubwhere it’s just the Committee who organisethings and members are encouraged to getinvolved in any way they can when it comesto having ideas for events and bringing themto fruition,” says Chairman George Hails.

“We put on entertainment every Fridayand Saturday night, as well as on Sundaynight when it’s a Bank Holiday the next day.We have live music from groups and solosingers every week. In conjunction with ourmain supplier Heineken, we put a CabaretNight on once a year and we also try to stage‘theme’ nights throughout the year.

“For example, Halloween has become apopular night at the club and we also

recently put on a Caribbean Night with freebarbecue food. Putting ‘free’ on the posterusually encourages more members into theclub!”

There are also weekly jive dancing and linedancing classes which have provenincredibly popular, while cash bingo sessionstake place three times a week.

“We also have a quiz once a month on aFriday night,” says George. “It’s great as youget a different crowd in on those nights,people who come specifically for the quizzes.We have three members who act asquizmasters so there’s a real variety in thetypes of questions they set which goes downreally well with the dedicated quizzers.

“It’s important to think outside the boxand keep giving members a reason to comeinto the club. You hear of some clubsreducing their opening hours and cuttingstaff to save money but it can often result ina downward spiral.

“Our Committee takes the oppositeapproach – it’s no good reducing thingsbecause if you shut the doors you’re notgoing to sell anything – so we’re committedto putting more things on for members of

all ages. It has definitely worked for us aswe’re financially very comfortable.”

Doing their bit for charity is also central tothe Durrington WMC philosophy and twomajor annual events are run for nominatedcharities – the annual Easter Egg Raffle andthe Open Darts Tournament.

“The Easter Egg Raffle is run by memberPeter Stickley in aid of Worthing Homelessand always proves very popular,” saysGeorge.

“It’s a simple but fun concept: ourmembers are encouraged to donate Eastereggs and then we raffle the lot. It’s great funand we raise a lot of money. This year weraised £1,600 which puts the total over£10,000 raised from the Easter Egg Raffleover the years we’ve been running it.

“The Open Darts Tournament isorganised by club member Maggie Barneseach April in memory of her late husbandMickey who sadly died of prostate cancerjust over a decade ago.

“Mickey was a real darts man so it’s a greattribute to have this competition every yearin his name. We invite players from all clubsand pubs around the whole area to come

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and take part and it always gets a greatturnout. In the 10 years that it has beenrunning, it has raised £10,500 for prostatecancer research.

“When it comes to putting on specialevents we’re very fortunate that the club ison two levels with a Club Room downstairsand the Function Room upstairs. So, forexample, we can run the darts tournamentupstairs with a big crowd but it can bebusiness as usual downstairs.”

Durrington WMC’s healthy financialposition is boosted by the fact that the clubowns a bungalow next door to the clubwhich used to be the accommodation forthe Club Steward but is now rented out.

“We decided to move away from having aSteward-style set-up with living quartersprovided as part of their wages to having aBar Manager,” explains George. “It meansthe bungalow now provides another sourceof income for the club.

“The Bar Manager model works very wellfor us and we have an excellent team run byJamie Devlin who does a great job. If youcome up with an idea for an event he’ll beright on it to help make it a success. He’s alsoa dab hand at finding the best deals fromsuppliers.

“We’ve recently introduced a twin pricingstructure,” he continues. “The price ofdrinks in the Function Room bar – which isstyled as the Foster’s Lounge and only servesHeineken products – has been increasedbecause the majority of events upstairs areattended by non-members, private partiesand the like. Making a bit more profit

upstairs helps us keep the drinks priceslower downstairs which is much appreciatedby the members.”

The club’s Committee is determined tokeep one eye on the future by encouragingyounger people into the club.

“You need to start thinking about thefuture and make sure you appeal to youngermembers,” says George. “We want a mix ofgenerations in the club because thoseyounger people are the ones who are goingto be keeping the club going in the future.

“We’re getting more and more youngerpeople coming in to use our two full-sizesnooker tables and the pool table. The pooltable is free to use during the week so that’s agood attraction.

“Bringing younger people into a clubenvironment teaches them a bit of respect as

they’re looked after in a way they wouldn’tbe if they were in a pub, for example. Wehave our rules and if anyone gets out ofhand we’ll draw them to one side and sort it.

“We’re also very family-friendly and runevents for children so that young familiescan get involved in club life.

“We hold regular events and parties forkids and on FA Cup Final day we got an icecream van on site and gave out free icecream to all the children.

“We want to make sure that all ages feel athome at Durrington WMC.”

Left to right: Assistant Bar Manager Lee Speaks, ClubSecretary Janet Hodge and Bar Manager Jamie Devlin

CONTACT DETAILSDurrington WMC,

Cotswold Road,Durrington, Worthing, Sussex

BN13 2LATel: 01903 263655

South East Met Branch

The money raised by this year’s Easter Egg Raffle is handed over. Pictured, left to right: DurringtonWMC President Brian Logan, club member and event organiser Peter Stickley, Rachel Blair ofWorthing Homeless and Durrington WMC Chairman George Hails

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Could you give our club sometips on insurance issues whichare specific to the summer

months ahead?

Andy Kitchener, CIU Client Manager ofPreferred Supplier Aon, responds:

Summer will probably be one of yourbusiest times of year with members out toenjoy themselves and have fun. But how doyou protect yourself against late nightrevellers and what does your insurancecover? Here are some sensible steps that youcan take now to try to prevent any insuranceclaims being refused, causing disruption toyou and to club business.

When accidents happen You should have a clear statement of yourhealth and safety policy, risk assessmentsplus an accident reporting and investigationsystem. This should help you reduce anyPublic Liability claims and help defendagainst them.

Had a bit too much?Intoxicated customers are far more likely toinjure themselves or others, resulting in aPublic Liability claim. Remember, justbecause an individual is intoxicated itdoesn’t necessarily mean they cannot allegenegligence against you in court. The safeoption is to stop serving people alcoholbefore they have that ‘one too many’.

Theft by employeesAt this time of year you could be holdingsignificantly more money in the safe thanusual, which may be more of a temptationfor unscrupulous employees. If a theftoccurs, insurers will ask for the writtenreferences of the staff member in question.Remember, you will need written referenceson record for all staff who have access to theclub’s money and stock.

Bouncy castlesGreat fun at childrens parties but what canyou do to minimise the chance of an injury?Many insurers exclude any liability arisingfrom accidents on a bouncy castle. You maywish to check with your insurer/broker thatyour insurance policy provides this cover. Asalways, check before an event rather thanafterwards when it may be too late.

Barbecues/ picnic tables Are they covered under your policy againsttheft or malicious damage if left outside?You may wish to check with yourinsurer/broker as to where you stand inthese circumstances. Again check with yourbroker before they get pinched!

Contact detailsIf you require any more information on thepoints mentioned in this article, pleasecontact Andy Kitchener, CIU ClientManager with insurance broker Aon on07714180551. Wishing you a claim free summer! Care has been taken

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to us up to 04/05/2016.

We’re hoping to run severalbarbecue events during thesummer so how can we best

ensure they are profitable for the club?

Ron Hickey, Bestway Wholesale’s Cateringand On-Trade Sales Director, responds:

Barbecues are a cost effective and popular

way of serving food and drink at summerevents. Father’s Day on 19 June is a greatway to kick-start the summer outdoormenu and barbecue food is ideal forfeeding the fans during afternoon andevening games in the Euro 2016tournament, which kicks off in Francefrom Friday 10 June and runs to Sunday 10July.

Have some fun with your offer. Forexample, sausage are ideal for serving forEngland games and caterers could use themin a hot dog as a ‘Rooney Roll’, or link burgernames with the England team, such as a‘Hodgson Half-timer’.

TOP BBQ TIPS

� A barbecue menu doesn’t need to beextensive – around three simple but tastyoptions are ideal

� Take steaks out of the fridge around 20minutes before cooking to help make themeat supple for grilling. Brush the steaksboth sides in vegetable oil as this has ahigher burning point than olive oil. Seasonsteaks well on both sides before cooking

�Add interest to your menu and driveprofits by using cost-effective cuts, such asbeef brisket, lamb shoulder and porkshoulder. Pork shoulder can be used tocreate slow-cooked pulled pork. Porksteaks marinated in a Chinese sauce alsooffer a tasty and profitable option

� Get planning for the Olympics inAugust. Theme your barbecue menu inwith the event such as offering anOlympic-sized burger, a Team GB steak orBrazilian-themed burger

� It’s a good idea to set up an outsideservice area so that members can helpthemselves to cutlery and sauces

BETTER BUSINESS Q&A

Club Journal’s panel of experts is ready to answer any of your queries regarding running your club

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HQ – THE LATEST FROM HEAD OFFICE

NEWS IN BRIEF

Call for volunteers for neweducation pilot in July The Education Working Groupcontinues to develop a newqualification in Club Management.

Workbook and Module 1 will cover‘Law & Regulations’, with Workbookand Module 2 looking at‘Management, Finance &Administration. A pilot will take placein Coventry in July to test-run therevised course.

We are interested to recruit thosenew to managing or working in aclub or serving on a club committee.

Those interested in attending, orrequiring more information, pleaseemail the Head Office Manager atsgoulding@wmciu.org.

New edition of Club SecretaryHandbook in the pipelineThe Head Office Manager andUnion’s Legal Consultant arecurrently working on a new versionof the Club Secretary’s handbook.

This will be updated to includethe most recent changes relating toemployment law, includingredundancy payments and the newliving wage etc.

Once drafted, it will be referred tothe NEC in preparation for the finalversion. Please send any enquiriesto the Head Office Manager atsgoulding@wmciu.org.

Club Dissolution procedurescurrently under NEC review The NEC is currently reviewing theUnion’s guidance on Procedures forthe Dissolution of a Club.

This is being revised to give thosereading it fully comprehensiveguidance in a style that is as easy toread and understand with fewerpages.

Arbitration Training updateA new Arbitration Trainingprogramme took place overFebruary - April .

All Branches were asked tonominate at least one attendee.The feedback will be considered andrevised guidance will be issued.

Q: How did you become involved with clubsand the CIU? I became a member of four local clubs inStainforth when I was 18 – StainforthDemocratic Club, Stainforth Central Club,Stainforth Miners Welfare Club and HatfieldMain Pit Club. I was elected onto theCommittee at Stainforth Central Club when Iwas 20 and then became a Trustee two yearslater. I served 11 years as Trustee and two yearsas Vice-President. I was made a member ofDunscroft Social Club in 1969 and I served onthe Committee there for three years and thenas Club Secretary for 18 years. I was electedonto the CIU Doncaster Branch Executivefrom 1999-2005 and became DoncasterBranch Secretary in 2005. I was on the NECbetween 2005 and 2011 and then got re-electedin 2014.

Q: How are Doncaster clubs generally faringat the moment?I’d say that most clubs in the Branch aremaking steady progress. It’s always verypleasing when you see a club that was once at alow ebb is now flourishing and we have severalsuch examples in Doncaster.

Q: If David Cameron offered you threewishes on behalf of clubs, what would theybe?Firstly, reduce the rates for clubs – some of therates that clubs are having to pay are a veryheavy burden. Secondly, change the SmokingBan law so that clubs can have a controlledsmoking room rather than smokers having togo outside whenever they want a cigarette.Thirdly, create a level playing field betweenclubs and supermarkets regarding the price ofalcohol. It’s about time it was recognised thatcheap supermarket booze is the chief cause ofanti-social behaviour.

Q: Are there any particular areas of modernlife which you see as having a knock-on effectto clubs?Some of the younger generation are bypassingclubs because there’s a tendency for them toentertain at home and buy their alcohol at thesupermarket, simply because it’s a cheaperoption than going out to a club for a drink. Itmeans heading out to a club in midweek isbecoming less common for a lot of youngpeople.

Q: What is your key aspiration for clubs inthe year ahead? That we don’t lose any clubs over the next 12months.

Q: What do you say to the doom-mongersout there?Don't just criticise your club or Committee –come along, get involved and support yourlocal club. Think about all the previousgenerations who have come into the club andappreciate the fact that it’s going to be there forfuture generations to socialise in. I’m verypassionate about our clubs and what they dofor the local community. CIU clubs are a forcefor good in society and the powers-that-beshould be making life easier for us to flourish.

Q: What are the most positive signs you’veseen in the club sector in the past three years?It has been great to see clubs really taking a gripof their destiny – perhaps downsizing orcutting their expenditure in order to safeguardtheir futures.

Q: If you could award an OCE (Order of theClub Empire ) who would it be to and why?My wife Sheila, to whom I’ve been married for46 years. She’s been unstinting in her supportof my club, Branch and NEC duties for all thattime.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence inyour club life? When I first started in club administration at20 years of age at Stainforth Central Club, theSecretary Jack Davies and President JimCarling were very encouraging to me and gaveme such a lot of help. Another majorinspiration to me was Ray Sissons, President ofMoorhen Social Club. He also served onDoncaster Branch Executive as CommitteeMember, Vice-President and President for over30 years. In particular, he inspired me to getmy CMD in 2002.

SPOTLIGHT ON... DAVE GRAVEL CMD Club Journal talks to NEC Member and Doncaster Branch Secretary Dave Gravel CMDabout his passion for clubs and the many social benefits they bring to communities

DaveGravelCMD

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HQ – THE LATEST FROM HEAD OFFICE

CIU Head Office hosts latest meeting of Committee of Registered Clubs Associations (CORCA)

The latest meeting of CORCA took place at CIU Head Office in March with several key topics for clubs up for discussion, includingdevelopments in the Linewebber case concerning gaming machine VAT and the Legislative Reform Order (Exempt Lotteries) 2015

Attending the meeting from the CIU werePresident George Dawson CMD, GeneralSecretary Kenneth D Green CMD, NECMember Chris O’Neill CMD, NEC MemberGeorge Smith, consultant Norman Pritchard-Woollett and Head Office Manager andCORCA Secretary Stephen Goulding.

The meeting began with CORCA ChairmanLord Smith CBE welcoming those present tothe meeting and thanking the CIU Presidentand General Secretary for the CIU’s hospitalityin hosting the meeting.

Delegates then listened to a presentation bythe Alzheimer’s Society. The focus of thepresentation was a ‘Dementia Friends’information session, showing how greaterawareness of what dementia is and how thatunderstanding can be turned into action tohelp create dementia-friendly communities.

Delegates also discussed the latestdevelopments in the Linewebber case

regarding VAT on gaming machine income. Another agenda point concerned the

Legislative Reform (Exempt Lotteries) Order2015, the purpose of which is to relax theexisting governing exempt lotteries ie, thosenot requiring Gambling Commission licenceor registration with the local authority.

As regards exempt private society lotterieseg; those promoted to CORCA clubs, theintended relaxations are as follows:

Instead of promoting an exempt club lotteryonly for purposes for which the club is itselfconducted, it will be permissible to promoteone for any purpose other than private gain.

So a club would be able to promote anexempt private lottery to benefit a charity orother good cause.

The required information on exempt lotterytickets will also be reduced as follows:

The names and addresses of the promoter(s)need not be stated; there will be no need to

state that tickets are not transferrable; theticket price will not need to be shown.

In addition to the changes to privatelottery rules, other types of exempt smallscale lotteries also stand to benefit from thisderegulation order. This includes incidentalexempt lotteries held at an “event”.

Currently exemption only applies if theevent is non-commercial, but with thecoming into force of the draft Reform Orderthe exemption will be extended to incidentallotteries at any event.

So, as of April 6 2016 a club, if it wishes,can organise an event to include a charitableincidental lottery without (as previouslyrequired) having to pass on to the relevantcharity other sums raised by the event eg;from food and drink sales.

The next meeting of the CORCA groupwill take place on Wednesday October 12 at2pm.

STATEMENT OF MAINTERMS AND CONDITIONSOF EMPLOYMENT

BAR/CLEANING STAFF

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The CIU Contracts and Handbook whichwe produced last year have now beenreprinted due to demand and are availableto buy from your local Branch. Thedocuments available are:

● Club Staff Handbook● Club Steward Contract● Bar Manager Contract● Bar/Cleaning Staff Contract● Bar/Cleaning Staff Terms andConditions of Employment● Bar/Cleaning Temporary Staff Termsand Conditions of Employment● Club Staff Accommodation Contract

The club documents are priced as follows:£5 for each Handbook; £2.50 for eachContract (except the Club StaffAccommodation Contract which is priced at£1.30 as a special limited edition) and £1.50for each Terms and Conditions document.

These documents – available from yourbranch – take in all the current legislativerequirements and have been produced to ahigh, professional standard.

CIU Contracts and Handbook available from Branches

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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: workingmens.ins@btconnect.com

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) 716482 email: cowescssc@onwight.net

HEREFORD &WORCESTERSHIREHereford Welsh Social Club

1 Hinton Road, Hereford, HR2 6BL.Tel: (01432) 269038/265874

Email: herefordwelshsocialclub@hotmail.co.ukA 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.uk“Hereford’s 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. Sunday Jazz Nights (monthly).

Shoppers and coach parties very welcome. Parking for coaches.

Contact Secretary, Les Walker on (01432) 356 529.email:richmondclubsecretary@btconnect.com

BLACKPOOL &LANCASHIRE

BLACKPOOL No. 1 WORKING MEN’S 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: blackpoolbritishlegion@gmail.com_________________________

You’ve been to the rest— now visit the best!

Voted the best club in the North West on TV’s “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 MEN’S 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.Bar telephone (01253) 810362

Telephone Secretary Mrs Karen Bradford in theoffice for dates and details – (01253) 812226

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ROSEGROVE UNITY Working Men’s 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 rosegrove20@gmail.com_________________________

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

KENT

BEXLEYHEATH WMCRoyal Oak Road, Bexleyheath. DA6 7HG

Telephone (0208) 303 2163Friendly atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and an

excellent range of beers to quench your thirst. Everythingyou require on your visit to Bluewater and Lakeside

shopping centres. Refreshments available.(Please give advance notice).

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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 Men’s Club

Roseberry Street, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 0HTFor your breakfast on the outward journey. Andfor an evening’s 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 nights. Dancing on Thursdays to

our resident organist. Fully modernised ConcertRoom and Lounge. Excellent Games Room. Floodlit

Bowling Green. Large Car Park. Sky Sports,BT Sports andfree WI FI are available. Coach Parties welcome – please

let us have 14 days’ notice in writing to the SecretarySteve 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 MEN’S 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 minutes

from the M1. Breakfast and evening meals for largeparties 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 MEN’S CLUB102/104 Firle Road, Eastbourne BN22 8ET.

Tel: (01323) 723322Email: ewmcltd@gmail.com

www.ewmc.orgVisit 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

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 2009”Located 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 VALLEYBanbury Trades & Labour Club32 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9RR.

Tel: (01295) 254 168.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.

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

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

St. David’s Hall/ Centre, Cardiff Bay.Live entertainment every Saturday night with

Bingo/Raffle/Tote/DiscoFULL SKY SPORTS/RACING UK. Hot 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 every Saturday evening. Catering can be provided by arrangement.

Tel: (01633) 858 780._________________________

Going to Premiership Swansea City or racing at Ffos Las?Visit

MORRISTON WMC11 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_________________________

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 from

junction 27 of the M4. Coach parties welcome by

prior appointment, live entertainment everySaturday evening.

Telephone: (01633) 893 508.

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/children’s 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, Europe’s largest shoppingcentre and 30 mins to West End theatres.

Contact Thomas on 07798 735267 or visitwww.hammersmithclub.co.uk

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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: bobdaybell@aol.com

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.

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WILLESDEN WORKING MENS CLUB

202 Villiers Road, London NW2 5PUEmail: wwmc1@hotmail.co.uk

Tel: 020 8459 5846

A warm and friendly atmosphere, situated within 2minute walk from Dollis Hill Station, NW2. 2 stops to

Wembley Stadium/Arena. 20 minutes to Central London.Coach parties welcome by prior appointment.

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.

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Arundel Ex-Servicemen’s 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_________________________

BARNBY DUN SOCIAL CLUBHigh Street, Barnby Dun, Doncaster DN3 1DS

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. The club is just off the High Street and so close for the

football and racing.There is a busy entertainment programme,

the chance to hire/use the function room as well asreasonable prices.

Please call Steve Fearon 01302 882936 to book your visit in.

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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 secretary@carcroftvillagewmc.

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. We can get racing tickets for you.

Bar snacks available. Tremendous value for moneybar prices. Contact Secretary Tom Forester

in advance on: (01302) 320 036

or emailintakesocialclub@yahoo.co.uk

WARWICKSHIRE &COVENTRY

BEDWORTH EX-SERVICEMEN’S SOCIAL CLUB & INSTITUTE

Rye Piece, Bedworth. Tel: (024) 7631 3236Extends a warm welcome to all associates

Bar Meals & Restaurant Facilities Tuesday – Sunday5 Minutes from The Home of the WASPS & COVENTRY CITY

– The Ricoh Arena. Package deals – Free parking/Pre-match meal/Minibus

to/ from ground/Post match mealReal Ales available.

Saturday Night Live Entertainment Saturday/Sunday Bingo.

Contact Secretary for bookings_________________________

Willenhall Social ClubRobin Hood Road, Coventry CV3 3BB.

Secretary: (024) 7630 1222 or 7630 3278.Welcome to all Associate Members.

Entertainment every Saturday and Sunday night inconcert room (seats 600).

Bar, games room and luxury lounge facilities. Large car park. Hot and cold snacks available.

10 minutes from City Centre.No Children Allowed.

Coach parties apply to Secretary.

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 notice required for coach parties and catering

(menu sent on request). Please contact the Secretary.

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

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 Saviour’s Church.Please like us on Facebook.

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

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

families in Weston’s 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

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CLUB OUTINGS

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 2009”Located 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 VALLEYBanbury Trades & Labour Club32 West Bar Street, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9RR.

Tel: (01295) 254 168.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.

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

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

St. David’s Hall/ Centre, Cardiff Bay.Live entertainment every Saturday night with

Bingo/Raffle/Tote/DiscoFULL SKY SPORTS/RACING UK. Hot 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 every Saturday evening. Catering can be provided by arrangement.

Tel: (01633) 858 780._________________________

Going to Premiership Swansea City or racing at Ffos Las?Visit

MORRISTON WMC11 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_________________________

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 from

junction 27 of the M4. Coach parties welcome by

prior appointment, live entertainment everySaturday evening.

Telephone: (01633) 893 508.

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/children’s 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, Europe’s largest shoppingcentre and 30 mins to West End theatres.

Contact Thomas on 07798 735267 or visitwww.hammersmithclub.co.uk

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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: bobdaybell@aol.com

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.

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WILLESDEN WORKING MENS CLUB

202 Villiers Road, London NW2 5PUEmail: wwmc1@hotmail.co.uk

Tel: 020 8459 5846

A warm and friendly atmosphere, situated within 2minute walk from Dollis Hill Station, NW2. 2 stops to

Wembley Stadium/Arena. 20 minutes to Central London.Coach parties welcome by prior appointment.

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.

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Arundel Ex-Servicemen’s 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_________________________

BARNBY DUN SOCIAL CLUBHigh Street, Barnby Dun, Doncaster DN3 1DS

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. The club is just off the High Street and so close for the

football and racing.There is a busy entertainment programme,

the chance to hire/use the function room as well asreasonable prices.

Please call Steve Fearon 01302 882936 to book your visit in.

_________________________

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 secretary@carcroftvillagewmc.

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. We can get racing tickets for you.

Bar snacks available. Tremendous value for moneybar prices. Contact Secretary Tom Forester

in advance on: (01302) 320 036

or emailintakesocialclub@yahoo.co.uk

WARWICKSHIRE &COVENTRY

BEDWORTH EX-SERVICEMEN’S SOCIAL CLUB & INSTITUTE

Rye Piece, Bedworth. Tel: (024) 7631 3236Extends a warm welcome to all associates

Bar Meals & Restaurant Facilities Tuesday – Sunday5 Minutes from The Home of the WASPS & COVENTRY CITY

– The Ricoh Arena. Package deals – Free parking/Pre-match meal/Minibus

to/ from ground/Post match mealReal Ales available.

Saturday Night Live Entertainment Saturday/Sunday Bingo.

Contact Secretary for bookings_________________________

Willenhall Social ClubRobin Hood Road, Coventry CV3 3BB.

Secretary: (024) 7630 1222 or 7630 3278.Welcome to all Associate Members.

Entertainment every Saturday and Sunday night inconcert room (seats 600).

Bar, games room and luxury lounge facilities. Large car park. Hot and cold snacks available.

10 minutes from City Centre.No Children Allowed.

Coach parties apply to Secretary.

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 notice required for coach parties and catering

(menu sent on request). Please contact the Secretary.

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

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 Saviour’s Church.Please like us on Facebook.

_________________________

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

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

families in Weston’s 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

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WESTON-SUPER-MARE BORO SOCIAL CLUB

Weston super Mare Boro Social Club2 Locking Road, Weston super Mare BS23 3DF

2 minutes from railway station and 5 minutes from thetown centre Club is situated in the main coach park. A warm welcome is guaranteed to CIU members and

guests. Usual cheap social club prices. Coach parties by prior arrangement please.

Entertainment and bingo every Tuesday from 2 pm.Please contact the Bar Manager on 01934 622940

or email peteandjoyce1@outlook.com.

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 Dancing Tuesdays. 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_________________________

GREENLANDS SELECT SOCIAL CLUB

A lively and friendly club.We provide live entertainment Friday and Saturday

evenings, bingo Tuesday pm, Friday pm andSunday lunchtime, large TV showing Sky and BT Sport,

Play and Stay playgroup Tuesday Wednesday andThursday am line dancing

Tuesday 1pm - 3pm.Close to the M42 junction 2 we would welcome

football supporter coaches with prior arrangement and indeed any coaches by prior arrangement

with the club secretary and can provide hot and cold food if given notice.

Please call Mrs Lynn Orme, Club Secretary, on0121 475 2553 (8.30am till 1pm

NOT Thursday or Sunday.)_________________________

Yardley Wood Social Club118 School Road, Yardley Wood,

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

Sec: (0121) 474 3725Visit our brand new website:

www.yardleywoodsocialclub.comTwo 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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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 it’s 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 Entertainment

Convenient for M/bro, S/land, N/cle football matches.Only 3 miles from A1(M), 5 miles From SedgefieldRacecourse For bookings contact the Secretary on

07789 003529 or email via our website atwww.chiltonwmc.co.uk Situated on the main road in

Chilton — look for the flagpole!_________________________

GRINDON BROADWAY SOCIAL CLUB C.I.U.Gregory Road, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 9RX

Tel 0191 5342898Situated 3 mile from The Stadium of Light and city

centre, and 10 mile from St.James Park Newcastle. Easyaccess from the A1 and A19, an ideal stop off for

travelling football supporters. A friendly atmosphere, welcoming coach parties

and free food is available on request.Contact Dave 07735237011

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NEW YORK CLUB & INSTITUTE LTD

22-26 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AJ.Tel: (01904) 612 244

newyorkclub@btconnect.com300 yards from station on way to racecourse.

Warm and friendly welcome to all Associate Membersand guests. A great place to call into before or after your

visit to York. Beer garden and 42” screen with Sky TV. Parties and buffet-style catering

by prior arrangement._________________________

OSBORNE WMCOsborne Road, Chester-le-Street,

County Durham DH3 3DS.200 yards from the station and short walk to the

Riverside Cricket Ground. Evening car andcoach parking facilities.

Live entertainment every Saturday night. A great place to call in after your day

at the races. Bingo Mondays and Fridays.Just give us a ring on (0191) 388 8679.

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King Street Social ClubPhoenix House, 27 King Street,

North Shields NE30 1BZ.Telephone: (0191) 2900473.

Situated on the main road from North Shields to thecoast. Main bingo sessions are Tuesday and Friday

evenings and Sunday morning.Top class live entertainment every weekend supported by resident band “Soul Machine”.

Coach parties welcome with priornotification to the Secretary

David Farrell. Telephone (0191) 2900474.

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NORTHALLERTON & DISTRICT WMCElder Road, Northallerton, DL6 1NH.

Tel: (01609) 772390Email: Northallertonwmc@hotmail.co.uk

Situated in the picturesque county town of NorthYorkshire, with easy access to A19 and the A1, we

extend a warm welcome to CIU associates. Only 15mins from Catterick, Ripon and Thirsk

racecourses. Racing and football channels showing onfour TVs. Live entertainment and bingo

Saturdays and Sundays._________________________

North Biddick Social ClubBonemill Lane, Fatfield, Washington NE38 8AN.Excellent riverside location. Five minutes from

A1(M) with excellent car/coach parkingfacilities. Games room with 2 snooker tables

and 2 pool tables. Restaurant facilities and

buffets catered for. Why not call on your wayto see football games or cricket games in thearea? Coaches welcome by prior arrangement

with Secretary Michael Normile on(0191) 416 0148_________________________

Why not visit our website atwww.northbiddickclub.co.ukPOPPLETON ROAD WMC

132 Poppleton Road, York YO26 4UP (01904) 793398

A warm friendly welcome assured to all CIU affiliates and guests. Wide selection of beers

available, ideal for the races and close to the city centre.Bingo and raffle Fridays. Live entertainment and bingo,

Saturdays and Sundays._________________________

VICTORIA SAILORS & WMC3 Cliff Street, Bridlington YO15 2NJ

Tel: 01262 605093Warm & friendly welcome offered to all C.I.U members,affiliated members & guests. Situated town centre, 200metres from the beach and harbour. 2 snooker tables,

pool, darts, cards and dominoes.Fully functional kitchen open 7 days a week.

Bingo 5 nights a week and live entertainment everyFriday and Saturday.

All Coach parties welcome with prior arrangements, contact

Derek or Jacky for more information.._________________________

Tang Hall Social WMCTalbot House, 25 Hull Road, York YO10 3JL

15 minutes’ walk from city centre.Excellent car parking, close to York bypass and A64.

Concerts every Sunday night. Bingo and prize games fivetimes a week.

250-seater concert room available forprivate functions. Games room bar

with large screen TVCoach parties welcome by appointment.

Tel: (01904) 410565_________________________

City of York Tramways Employees’Club and Institute

1 Mill Street (off Piccadilly), York YO1 1PY.Entertainments Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Prize games. Concert room (seating 275),Games Room, Bar and live Sky Sports TV.

Visiting Associates are welcome. Parties byarrangement.

Telephone: (01904) 623 953_________________________

It has been reported recently byscientists and the World HealthOrganization that the spread of the ‘ZIKA’airborne virus, first diagnosed in Braziland affecting pregnant woman, isshowing signs it may be reaching parts ofEurope this summer.

All travellers are being advised to seekadvice from their healthcare providers atleast 6-8 weeks in advance of any travelplans to countries which may be affectedbecause at present doctors have noavailable vaccine or treatments to stop orprevent the ‘ZIKA’ virus from furtherdisrupting or affecting popular touristspots around the globe.

Here in the UK our climate is nothospitable to the particular breed ofmosquito that carries the virus and nothot enough for them to breed or thrive.

However, ticks can be found in UKwoodlands while fleas carried by wildlife,can be transferred over to humans ordomestic pets when outdoors.

In the future it may be wise foreveryone to take precautions to try andavoid being bitten by mosquitoesanywhere. Bites from other creatureslike ticks and some species of flies orspiders can also cause problems.

If you are travelling to hotterdestinations this summer try to take asmany precautions as possible.

Always use insect repellent with care,especially if you are travelling withchildren. The Centre for Disease Control(CDC) recommend using a repellentwhich contains at least 20% DEET asthere are few repellents as effective asthis product.

If travelling to a hot country, makesure your accommodation is fully air -conditioned or is well screened in againstbugs. Sleep under a ‘Bed Net’ if you are ina sleeping area exposed to the outdoors.If possible, pack loose cover-up clothingto protect exposed skin.

To protect younger children you shouldspray your hands first before rubbingrepellent into their skin. Carefully, avoidchildren’s eyes and mouth and spraysparingly around their ears.

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Friday June 36.30pmSky Sports 2 HDNatWest T20 Blast:Lancashire v Yorkshire

Friday June 37pmSky Sports 1 HDWorld Cup of Darts

Saturday June 45.30pmSky Sports 2 HDNatWest T20 Blast:Leicestershire v Durham

Saturday June 47pmSky Sports 5 HDGreyhound Racing: WilliamHill Derby Final

Thursday June 911amSky Sports 2 HDTest Cricket: England v SriLanka

Thursday June 98pmSky Sports

Super League: CastlefordTigers v Widnes Vikings

Friday June 108pmITV1Euro 2016: France v Romania

Saturday June 117amSky Sports International Rugby:Australia v England, 1st Test

Saturday June 115pmBBC1Euro 2016: Wales v Slovakia

Saturday June 118pmITV1Euro 2016: England v Russia

Sunday June 125pmBBC1Euro 2016: Poland v NorthernIreland

Sunday June 127pmSky Sports F1 HDF1: Canadian Grand Prix

Sunday June 128pmBBC1Euro 2016: Germany vUkraine

Monday June 132pmITV

Euro 2016: Spain v CzechRepublic

Monday June 135pmBBC1Euro 2016: Republic ofIreland v Sweden

Thursday June 162pmBBC1Euro 2016: England v Wales

SPORT

Club Journal looks ahead to some of the key sporting fixtures coming up in June, not least the poolstages of the much-anticipated Euro 2016 Finals in France and England’s cricket series against Sri Lanka

SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS

Thursday June 9, 11am – Sky Sports 2 HDInternational Cricket: England v Sri LankaEngland conclude their three-Test series against Sri Lankaand will be hopeful of recording a convincing series winagainst a side boasting some very effective players. WithPakistan set to arrive on these shores later in the summer,England need to decide on their best combinations.

Thursday June 16, 2pm – BBC1Euro 2016: England v Wales An enormous game for both sides in this Pool B clash.Wales have been a revelation under manager ChrisColeman and he will be aiming to cause a shock againstan in-form England side. Roy Hodgson’s side will beconfident though after cruising through their qualifiers.

US Open: SkySports, ThursdayJune 16

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CIU SPORT & GAMES

Thursday June 168pmBBC1Euro 2016: Ukraine vNorthern Ireland

Thursday June 165pmSky SportsGolf: US Open

Thursday June 168pmSky SportsSuper League: WidnesVikings v Wigan Warriors

Friday June 172pmITV1Euro 2016: Italy v Sweden

Friday June 175pmBBC1Euro 2016: Czech Republic vCroatia

Saturday June 187amSky Sports International Rugby:Australia v England, 2nd Test

Saturday June 182pmITV1

Euro 2016: Belgium vRepublic of Ireland

Saturday June 188pmBBC1Euro 2016: Portugal v Austria

Sunday June 192pmSky Sports F1 HDF1: European Grand Prix

Monday June 208pmITV1Euro 2016: Russia v Wales

Monday June 208pmITV1Euro 2016: Slovakia vEngland

Tuesday June 212pmSky Sports 2 HDOne-Day InternationalCricket: England v Sri Lanka

Tuesday June 215pmBBCEuro 2016: Northern Irelandv Germany

Sunday June 19, 2pm – Sky Sports F1 HDFormula 1: European Grand PrixThis season sees Azerbaijan become the latest addition tothe F1 calendar with capital city Baku playing host to whatclaims to be the fastest street circuit of the season. The factthat this is an unfamiliar track should mean that the race isan unpredictable one.

Friday June 242pmSky Sports 2 HDOne-Day InternationalCricket: England v Sri Lanka

Saturday June 257amSky Sports

International Rugby Union:Australia v England, 3rd Test

Saturday June 252pmITV1/BBC1Euro 2016: The Roundof 16 – Game 1

Euro 2016:BBC/ITV

CIU Individual Snooker ChampionshipThe CIU Individual Snooker Championship semi-finals tookplace in April.

In the first semi-final, held on April 23 at the BrinsworthSocial Club in Rotherham, D Clark of The Poplar Social Club(Manchester Branch) took on D Ward of SedgleyExServicemens Club (West Midlands Branch).

D Clark of The Poplar Social Club won 4-1.

The Union Representative was Philip Larkin.

The second semi-final was held on April 23 at the MountainAsh WMC (South Wales Branch) between R Richards ofMerthyr Tydfil Labour Club (South Wales Branch) and ISargent of Bargoed Labour Club (South Wales Branch).

I Sargent (Bargoed Labour Club) won 4-2.

The Union Representative was Henry Shanahan.

The final will be staged on July 2 at Leicester RailwaymensClub.

CIU Team Darts Final The CIU Team Darts Final was held on May 14 at theBloomfield Club between Merthyr Tydfil Labour Club (SouthWales Branch) and Bannockburn Miners Club (CumbriaBranch).

Merthyr Tydfil Labour Club won 4-3.

CIU Sport/Games

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