Old Newsletters Apr/May/Jun 2005

April 2005

Kingsley Park Working Men’s Club News April 05

Welcome to New Management Committee

The election in March saw all four of the Committee who stood down this year and stood for re-election successful in their bids for reinstatement. Congratulations go to Stu Bee, Geoff Bassett, John Carnegie-Brown and Brian Dolby. Also congratulations go to Dave Birch was returned as Treasurer unopposed. We have one new member on the Committee, John Smith. We wish him well in his endeavours on our behalf.

In welcoming the new Committee, we cannot forget to mention Bill White who decided to retire this year. Bill’s colourful contribution to the Committee will be missed. Our thanks go to him for his service over recent years. Happy retirement Bill!

Kingsley Beer Gets top Marks

For some years we have been registered with Cask Marque. This is an independent organisation that tests real ales that have to reach exacting standards to remain on their prestigious register. They visit without warning and so no special welcoming arrangements can be made.

On 9th March they tested our Greene King IPA and Tetleys Bitter. On both, the temperatures were correct; the appearance was judged brilliant; the aroma was judged appetising and the taste was judged excellent. This is the terminology they use.

Congratulations, Steve, on running a cellar that on this reading can not be bettered! We look forward to seeing that on their next visit it will be equalled!

Club Annual General Meeting

This year’s AGM will be remembered for its record duration of one hour and ten minutes and the personal and vitriolic attack on the Secretary, dire forecasts of the Club going headfirst into oblivion, and the standard of beer in the club.

The path the Secretary has to tread is a lonely one and can never be a popularity contest. Suffice to say, membership does not grow by over 27% and Bar Sales by 26% over a four year period in a declining market without considerable work and input from the Secretary supported of course by the Management Committee. This, when all indicators from around the country show a reverse in fortunes.

For two years we have shown a break-even situation in our accounts. This is not a sign of diving headfirst into oblivion. It is however something to be addressed and the Management Committee is working to improve fortunes for 2005.

It was pointed out by a Trustee that the same people who were complaining about there being no surplus were the people who complained when there was too much surplus. It was stated that the surpluses have been eroded by spending money on the members, as they demanded previously.

One member stated he is sick after every time he has a session of beer drinking in the club. He may be interested in the Cask Marque findings reported above. Perhaps there are other reasons for his discomfort than the quality of our beer.

There were comments about the wage bill. This is admittedly large, but must be taken in the context of the turnover. As a percentage of turnover this club’s payroll is admittedly in the higher levels, but it is not the highest amongst the clubs in the town. We are constantly monitoring staffing levels, but always bear in mind maintaining the level of service our members expect and deserve.

One member stated as a fact that the Secretary and Steward run the club- not the Committee. This is categorically not so. Your Management Committee has control of the running of the Club. Obviously the Steward and Secretary are seen to be in charge on a day to day basis, but they can only act within the confines of the Committee’s direction. This is how it should be; even if on the odd occasion the Secretary and Steward disagree with that direction!

It would have been nice for just one member to attend the meeting and thank the Committee and staff for all the hard work they put in over the year? Even if things did not work out exactly as planned, it is certainly not through lack of effort and hard work. Your Committee and staff work tirelessly to ensure this Club continues to be your chosen place to visit and will continue so to do.

ROLL OF HONOUR

It has been brought to our attention by one of our life members, Mr Richard Shanahan, that whilst we have a roll of honour for those of our members who gave their lives for their country in the First World War, we do not have one for those who served so bravely and gave their lives in the Second World War.

We do not have the records to compile such a roll. If anyone does have any information please write to the Secretary with as much detail as you have about such members.

If the response is positive, we shall make an appropriate commemoration for permanent display in the club.

Entertainment April 05

Friday 1st Brothers in Soul Top male vocal duo
Saturday 2nd Big Bad Wilf Group
Sunday 3rd 2K Male duo
Friday 8th 2 Track Mind Male vocal instrumental duo
Saturday 9th Perryscope Live 4 piece group
Sunday 10th Swordfish Knockout male vocal instrumental duo
Friday 15th Rendezvous Male/Female vocal instrumental duo
Saturday 16th Little Big Band Excellent 3 piece band
Sunday 17th Tukando Knockout boy/girl duo
Friday 22nd Vanilla Sky Top young female vocal duo from Barnsley
Saturday 23rd Steve Perry Lunch Time
Daz “N” Chave Evening
Sunday 24th Jimmy Rev Excellent vocal/harmony instrumental duo
Friday 29th Red Mick Simply Red Tribute
Suzzi Top class female personality vocal entertainer
Saturday 30th Salem Three piece vocal instrumental act

Bingo sessions for April

Every Friday Eyes down 9.00 p.m.
Saturdays 2nd 23rd & 30th Eyes down 9.00 p.m.
Every Sunday Eyes down 8.45 p.m.


Is there a draughtsman in the house?

One of the major requirements of the 2003 Licensing Act is that we have a detailed floor plan of the club in the scale 1:100. This plan has to be professionally prepared to very exacting specifications. If there is a qualified draughtsman amongst us who could take the job on, please contact the Secretary. The club would expect to pay a reasonable fee for the job that would be subject to tender.

Welfare Section Update

Treasure Chest

Tickets are on sale at the Welfare table in the Bar Fridays 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm and Sundays Noon to 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm to 9.15 pm when the draw takes place. At other time they may be bought from the main bar. Details of the rule, the prizes and number of keys are displayed on the club notice boards. The minimum prize for opening the box is £500 rising each week by £50 with no upper limit. The consolation prize for picking the wrong key is £100.

Savings Club

Any member or affiliated member may join the Savings Club. Simply pick up an application form and a copy of the rules from the Welfare Table between noon and 1.00 pm Sundays or 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm Fridays. As soon as the simple formalities are completed you can start saving.

The Welfare Section

Any male member who has been a financial member of this club for at least 12 months may join the Welfare Section. The current subscription if £4.00 per annum.

The benefits available to members of the section are: -

Sickness pay for certified time off work of £15.00 per week up to a maximum of 8 weeks in any 12-month period. There are certain limitations for long term sickness. No benefits are payable for the first twelve months of membership of the section.

Senior citizens receive a quarterly payout of £15.00 subject to having been members of the section for five years.

The Tote

The tote is a game of chance open to members and associates who choose pairs of numbers between 1 and 30. If a chosen pair matches the numbers drawn by Welfare Secretary at 1.00 pm every Sunday, the winner receives £150 or a proportion if there is more than one winner.

Most members pay £1.00 per week and choose 20 pairs of numbers with 2 extra free pairs.

Senior Citizen’s and Life Members’ day out

A day out for KPWMC Senior Citizens who have been members for five years and Life Members has been scheduled for Saturday 18th June.

The main event of the day will be a visit to the Severn Valley Railway where we will enjoy a trip on a steam train with the opportunity to visit the railway sheds and look at the other paraphernalia that has been accumulated by this excellent organisation.

The itinerary for the day is as follows:

O900 Depart KPWMC
O940 Arrive Daventry Country Park for comfort break/ period of leisure
1025 Depart Daventry Country Park
1105 Arrive Wyken WMC for comfort break where liquid refreshment will be available for purchase
1245 Depart Wyken WMC
1345 Arrive Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster
1415 Steam train journey to Bridgnorth
1545 Depart Bridgnorth railway station
1705 Arrive Willenhall WMC for meal and drinks
1730 Meal Served
2000 Depart Willenhall WMC
2045 Arrive back at KPWMC

Tickets are on sale from Dave and John from Sunday 27th March 05 at the Welfare table at the usual times on a first come first served basis. Tickets will only be given out on production of your club cards. The cost of £5.00 will be refunded on the day to those who turn up.

Dave Yates, the Welfare Secretary and John Carnegie-Brown, the Assistant Welfare Secretary, are available at the Welfare Table in the Bar between 7.00 pm an 9.00 pm Fridays and noon an 1.00 pm Sundays to receive Tote and Welfare payments and to take payments for the Senior Citizens and Life Members Trip and to answer any questions.

Games News

Congratulations to the Women’s Skittles “B” Team for coming runners up in their section of the 2004/5 winter league.

Dates for the Diary

Tuesdays 5th & 19th April Quiz Nights

It does the heart good to see some new faces and return of old friends as well as our ever faithful regulars. On top of the Quiz and a snack in the evening, Aces High is promising to make a spectacular payout; but will the cards be played right. One thing is for sure, if you are not there it will not be yours! Join us for our 8.30 p.m. start.

Thursday 14th April Race Night

It is a pity that not many people seem to be able to get out on a Thursday night. Until the fever returns we are cutting race nights down to just the one a month. Don’t miss this treat from 8.30pm. It really is a fun night out.

Saturday 23rd April St George’s Day Celebration

Start your day at Kingsley Park Working Men’s Club with a good English Breakfast at 10.00 a.m. Please order you meal before the day for only £2.50. Tickets are available from the Bar Staff.

If you like a beer with your breakfast, the bar will be open. If you prefer a cup of tea, the Urn will be on the boil!

Over the lunch period, early afternoon we will be entertained by Steve Perry with his World War Two Tribute.

About 2.00 p.m. why not enjoy a good English Lunch. This will only set you back £2.99. Again please order your meal before the day from the Bar Staff.

Then round off the evening with Daz “N” Chave. No prizes for guessing what kind of show they put on.

The bar will be open from 10.00 a.m. to midnight. Plenty of time to keep popping in through the day and evening for one of the social highlights of the year.

Wednesday 20th April Pete’s Farewell Fundraising Party

Pete Garafalo, the owner of the Sweet Waters Café, our next door neighbour, is shortly leaving the country to work voluntarily for “The Village of Hope” children’s home in Morocco for two years.

Many of you will know that Pete is an accomplished musician and he is offering us a night’s entertainment of Rock n Roll and Rhythm & Blues classics.

He will be running a raffle for fund raising and there will be a bucket at the door for any contributions you wish to make.

Pete has always been a good friend to the Club. He put up with our children killing his fish by throwing missiles into his pool, and rubbishing his garden in the same manner with nothing but a very restrained request that the vandalism should stop.

Let us show Pete our gratitude and give him a warm Kingsley farewell by supporting this evening.

Thursday 21st April Ladies Supper

Sorry, all the tickets have been sold. We hope all those fortunate enough to have tickets have a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Wednesday 27th April Opening of the Ken Taylor Lounge

We are delighted to announce that Kevin Smyth, the General Secretary of the CIU will be joining us to officially open the “Ken Taylor Lounge.”

Because of restricted access there will be a small formal party in the Lounge at the beginning of the evening for Ken’s family, friends and colleagues. If you count yourself in this group, please tell Barry Slasberg so that a place can be reserved for you. This will only be for a short formal ceremony from 8.00 p.m.


In the bar Kevin Smyth will once again say a few words at about 9.00 p.m. and anyone else who
knew Ken and would like to say a few words will be welcome so to do. Again, please see Barry Slasberg as soon as possible to ensure that, if you want to speak, you will not miss the opportunity.

There will be entertainment on the night and a free buffet. It is hoped that the breweries will also support the evening supporting beer price reductions.

The best tribute Ken would want would be to see a full club with everyone enjoying themselves. Let us give him the tribute he deserves!

And finally

Our beloved Chancellor was fairly kind to us in his budget, though not as kind as we would have liked. It is with regret that we must increase the cost of all draught beers and lagers by 2 pence a pint, bottled beers except non-alcohol by 2 pence a bottle and wines and fortified wines by 1 penny a small glass and 2 pence a large glass with effect from Friday 1st April. Thank goodness he has left our cider and spirits alone. Every cloud does have a silver lining!


May 2005

Kingsley Park Working Men’s Club May 05

Editorial

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

The Annual General Meeting at the end of the North Pier at Blackpool was not the most inspirational meeting one could have wished for.

Yet again the accounts showed over one million pounds loss. The silver lining, we are told, is that the motion passed last year and other action taken by the Union will drastically reduce that deficit for the current year. It must be hoped that these cuts will not irreparably damage the effectiveness of the Union in its defence of all clubs.

The pious motions put forward at last year’s meeting resulted in no change within the management structure of the Union. The silver lining seems to be that whilst nothing happened this year this subject is still under review.

The motion put forward by your club never got anywhere near a vote. Apparently the thought of us all sharing in the responsibility of running the Union to the massive sum of £2.00 per person per year is an abhorrence to the vast majority of our clubs. As the spokesman for Kingsley Park, I can only apologise for my total ineffectiveness this time; but assure you that whilst bloodied I am not bowed and will continue to fight for you and the Union. They may knock me down but they will not keep me down.

The motion to allow women to be issued with pass cards and associate cards got a 61% majority but failed as it needed a 2/3rds majority. 686 voted in favour. Just a thought. About 400 clubs have women as General Secretary. If all those clubs sent 3 delegates to the meeting they would have filled the room and got 1200 votes. Over half the clubs in the Union have full women membership. If they had all sent 3 delegates they would have filled the room 3 times over and then add the sympathetic clubs and the potential is a massive majority.

Democracy is about getting up and voting. The apathetic majority handed the result to the active minority on a plate and so there can be no complaint. We were told that there are clubs queuing up to join the CIU but will not while women are treated as they are by us. Instead of losing clubs every year we could be gaining them. It is true that letting women have the pass card will give the Union more money, but more than that, it will open up a great wealth of value in work and experience to every club that embraces the challenge of total equality.

I do not believe that we can wait until the next national AGM to address this matter. In my opinion this has now become a matter of survival for the Union. The question to be answered is “ Do we stick by our ideologies regardless of their relevance in the 21st century or do we opt for survival and regeneration of the CIU in the spirit of our founders?”

If we get our fingers out, and sort our priorities, then perhaps this massive cloud of extinction will have a silver lining and evaporate through the will of the majority. We only have a couple of years to reverse our fortunes, and must start now as wheels grind exceedingly slow in a movement the size of ours.

Your comments are welcome for publication in next month’s newsletter.
Barry Slasberg

Entertainment for May 2005

Sunday 1st Silhouttes Band
Monday 2nd It Takes 2 Male/Female Duo
Friday 6th Platinum Jar Band
Saturday 7th Paul Neon & The Saints Band
Sunday 8th V E Day Celebrations
12.30pm to 4.00 p.m. The Jimmy Graham Band
Evening The 1940’s Roadshow
Friday 13th Lauran Luke Male Vocalist
Saturday 14th Bernard Cassidy Showband
Sunday 15th Tacky Tigerz Male Duo
Friday 20th The Jasmine Allen Band
Saturday 21st Flydrive Male Duo
Sunday 22nd The Brothers Grimm Male Duo
Friday 27th Get It On Mark Bolan Tribute
Plus Kelly Female vocalist
Saturday 28th Threepenny Bit Band
Sunday 29th Three’s Company Trio
Monday 30th Neo Male/Female Duo

Bingo sessions

Every Friday Eyes down 9.00 p.m.
Saturdays 7th 21st 28th Eyes down 9.00 p.m.
Every Sunday Eyes down 8.45 p.m.
Mondays 2nd 30th Eyes down 9.00 p.m.

Please note that tables may only be reserved for Bingo with tickets purchased on the night. Please do not use other means as this could cause offence and upset what should be an enjoyable time for all. Thank you for your kind consideration in this matter.

THE KEN TAYLOR LOUNGE

On Wednesday 27th April 05 we had the official opening of the Ken Taylor Lounge. We were pleased to see Ken’s family, old friends and committee colleagues at this most important event. Thanks go to those present who shared memories of Ken going back to his teen years, and a special vote of thanks to Kevin Smyth, General Secretary of the CIU, who took time out from his hectic schedule to formally open the lounge.

New Club Bye-Law on age limit for Alcohol Consumption

It has come to the attention of the Committee that people under the age of 18 are having alcoholic drinks obtained by their parents or other adults in contravention of Club Rules.

This is resulting in our staff being abused by young people the worse for drink and other socially unacceptable behaviour.

It is appreciated that in a place where alcohol is served there is always a risk of problems arising. We are proud of our record of good behaviour generally speaking. However, one outbreak of violence is one too many and not to be tolerated.

Your Committee, at its meeting on 28th April, has instituted a by-law with immediate effect as follows: -

“ No person under the age of eighteen years shall be permitted to consume any alcohol under any circumstances whilst on club premises.

Any person under the age of eighteen found consuming alcohol on the premises shall be asked to leave. Persons asked to leave under this by-law may not be considered for membership of the Club on attaining the age of eighteen.

Any member found to be obtaining alcohol for anyone under the age of eighteen shall appear before the Management Committee and, if found guilty of the charge of obtaining alcohol for a person under the permitted age, may be expelled.

Any associate found committing an offence under this by-law may have their rights of Associateship withdrawn.”

This new by-law is for the vast majority of respectable people who use the Club and are entitled to do so in a safe and friendly environment. It is hoped this will be welcomed by all.

Games News

Kingsley Park football team

Congratulations to our team for coming top of the first division of the Sunday Alliance Football League. The position was confirmed by a win on Sunday 24th April in a hard fought game. We were winning 1-0 when in the final minutes our goalie saved an almost unstoppable shot to the top of the net. This was swiftly followed by a break by our lads who sealed the game with a final goal making it 2-0. Heart-stopping stuff right to the end with a thoroughly well deserved result.

Good luck next season in the Premier Division!

Congratulations also to the Ladies Darts team which won the 5-a-side knockout and came 4th in the league.

Welfare Section Update

Dave Yates and John Carnegie-Brown are available at the Welfare Table in the bar on Fridays between 7.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m., and Sundays between Noon and 1.00 p.m. to receive Tote, Welfare, Savings Club and Outing payments; to make payments from the Savings Club and to answer any questions

Senior Citizen’s and Life Member’s Day Out

There is just a handful of tickets available for this great day out.
Details are available on notices throughout the Club. If nostalgia turns you on, a steam train ride and a visit to the railway sheds are the highlight of the day.
Treasure Chest

Tickets are available all week from bar staff as well as from the Welfare table when it is manned and Sunday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. when the draw is made.

The rules and details of the magnificent prizes that could be won can be seen on posters around the Club. With just £100 if your number comes up and your chosen key does not open the treasure chest and prizes starting at £500 for opening the chest and increasing at £50 per week until won, the potential for a really good scoop is enormous!

Savings Club

Join this club and save for your holiday; for Christmas, any special event or just a rainy day. It’s simple and flexible. If the money is in your account it is available in full or part with just one week’s notice.

Again the rules are on the notice board, and will be simply explained by David or John when at the Welfare Table.

The Tote

Pick a pair of numbers and if they come up on the weekly draw on Sunday at 1.00 p.m. you will share the pot of £150.00 with however many other Members and Associates have chosen the same numbers. £1.00 will buy you 20 pairs of numbers and give you two extra pairs free of charge.

Dates for the Diary

Tuesdays 3rd 17th 31st May Quiz Nights

The subtle variation in the kind of questions is proving quite interesting, the food is proving quite enjoyable and the Aces High with the next prize being well over £300 is quite exciting.

So for quite a night out, why not join us at 8.30 p.m. in the concert room for three times this month?

Sunday 8th May VE Day Celebration

In the bar at lunchtime we have The Jimmy Graham Band. This band has visited us before and been very well received. Real music with real musicians will evoke memories of times gone by and be a real treat for those of us too young to remember the days of the war.

In the bar in the evening we have “The 1940’s Roadshow.” This is a new act for us, but if reputation is anything to go by, we are in for a real treat.

This is a day of remembrance and celebration and this is the place to be!



Thursday 12th May Race Night

Just one race night this month. A single jewel in the crown of mid-week fun and entertainment. Again we start at 8.30 p.m. and go with an adrenaline rush through the evening. Miss it and you do most definitely miss out.

Doorkeeper Vacancy

We have an immediate vacancy for a doorkeeper for the weekend period and occasional weekday shifts and holiday cover. Free transport home at night is included in the package. Please contact the Secretary for further details.

Mini Bus

The club mini-bus is available for the use of our members as a service at very reasonable rates. Booking is by a form obtainable either from the Steward or Secretary and is subject to approval by the Committee. Please note that at least two weeks notice is required for the booking; the booking must be made by a member who must be part of the travelling party, and a list of passengers must be completed when the booking form is submitted.

Whilst every endeavour will be made to ensure all accepted bookings are honoured, the Club accepts no liability if this does not happen and will give maximum notice possible in such cases.

And finally

We would like to welcome Andrea Rideout who has joined our staff team as Steve Barker’s assistant. She has now been with us for almost one month – probably seems much longer to her!
Good luck in your new job Andrea and may your stay with us be long and happy.

June 2005

Kingsley Park Working Men’s Club News June 05

The Licensing Act 2003

In previous newsletters, reference has been made to the Licensing Act 2003. This is the most comprehensive change in the law affecting Working Men’s Clubs since goodness knows when.

The main change is the control of licensing matters is being taken away from the Magistrates Court and given over to Local Authorities. The reason for this is to allow the Courts to concentrate on criminal matters.

As far as the club is concerned, there is a lot of costly work to be done in the run-up to registration under the new regime and the ongoing cost of annual registration goes up from £3.20 to £295.00.

The club will also have to advertise its application of the Club Premises Certificate in the local newspaper and outside the club.

The changes in the law that affect the Club most are those that relate to children. The main change is that, with a few exceptions, no one under the age of eighteen is allowed to consume alcohol on the premises. Under current law children from the age of six may drink alcohol and those under six may drink alcohol if they can provide a doctor’s certificate.

Our recently introduced by-law will is slightly more restrictive than the Act, but it is the spirit of the Act and your Management believes should stand in light of recent events in the Club. Our bylaw is in force now which states that under no circumstances may anyone under the age of eighteen consume alcohol on the premises.

Also, it becomes illegal for anyone under the age of fourteen to enter the club premises except with an adult under whose close supervision they must be at all times in areas where alcohol is served.

Under the Act there will be a time set at the end of each day when the premises must be totally vacated.

Apart from this it is very much business as usual when the law takes hold which should be in early November this year.

However, not everything is yet finalised. There may be further changes by that date of which we will endeavour to keep you fully informed.

Always have your Club Cards with you!

With getting on for 3000 members, it becomes ever more important that we correctly monitor that only people entitled under the law enter the club.

Your Management Committee has decided that every person who enters the club for social purposes must show their club cards where applicable.

With effect from 1st July 2005, the doorkeepers have been instructed to inspect the cards of every person, no matter how regularly they may come to the club. In order to allow time for members to get into the habit of bringing their cards, entry of known members will be allowed without cards through the month of July. However, from 1st August the ruling will be enforced that no one shall be allowed into the club without their cards.

It is hoped that Members will appreciate that this is not a jobsworth exercise, but an exercise to ensure that the status of being a private club will be more thoroughly upheld.

Entertainment June 05

Friday 3rd Rockit
Saturday 4th Sasperella Female Duo 70’s to 00’s
Sunday 5th September Male/Female Duo 60’s to 00’s
Friday 10th Sistacated Trio Female/Male Trio
Saturday 11th Mat Roberts Band Excellent Covers Band
Sunday 12th JJ King Male Vocalist Versatility personified
Friday 17th Mike Nelson Male Vocalist Reggae, Caribbean
Saturday 18th Liazon Male/Female Duo All the hits
Sunday 19th Dave Dawson
Friday 24th Without a Doubt Male/ Female Duo Covering all decades
Saturday 25th Back of Beyond
Sunday 26th Good 4 Tunes Male Duo All styles of music

Bingo Sessions

Every Friday Eyes down 9.00 p.m.
Saturdays 4th & 25th Eyes down 9.00 p.m.
Every Sunday Eyes down 8.45 p.m.

Welfare Section Update

Senior Citizens and Life Members Day Out

Once again this event is a total sell-out. Please don’t be late as there is a lot to pack in the day, none of which anyone will want to miss!

Treasure Chest

Tickets are on sale at the Welfare Table in the bar on Fridays 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and Sundays Noon to 1.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. when the draw takes place. At all other times, tickets are available from the main bar. Details of the prizes and number of keys are displayed on notice boards. The minimum prize for opening the box is £500 rising by £50 per week into infinity until the chest is opened, when it reverts to £500 and starts the climb again. If the key is won but does not open the chest, a consolation prize of £100 is given.

Savings Club

Any Member or Associate Member may join the savings club.

This is a simple way to put money aside, either by regular payments; one-off payments or any way you want payment subject to certain upper limits.

Subject to one week’s notice any or all of the savings may be withdrawn at the savers pleasure.

Withdrawals over £100 are paid by cheque which, by special agreement, may be cashed by Allied Irish Bank in St Edmund’s Rd, Northampton.

The Welfare Section

Any male member who has been a financial member of this Club for 12 months may join the welfare section. The current subscription is £4.00.

Sickness benefits available are £15 per week for up to 8 weeks of certified time off work in any 12-month period subject limitations for long-term or recurrent illness. This benefit becomes available after 12 month’s membership of the section.

Senior Citizen’s payout is £15 per quarter payable to all members over 65 who have been members of the section for at least 5 years. The next payout to qualifying members is due from 5th June 2005.

The Tote

The Tote is a game of chance open to all Members and Associates who choose a pair of numbers between 1 and 30. If a pair matches the two numbers that are drawn by the Welfare Secretary each Sunday at 1.00 p.m. the members shares prize money of £150 with any other member who has chosen the same number. There is the option to spend a pound for 20 pairs of numbers. Take this option up and you get an extra two pairs of number free!

The Rules

Details of the rules for the treasure chest, the savings club, the welfare section and the tote can be obtained from Dave Yates and John Carnegie-Brown at the Welfare Table Friday evenings and Sunday lunch times and evenings.


New Members

At the time of going to press there are 62 applicants who have been written to inviting them to collect their cards who have not been to collect them.

It would be appreciated if those who have not collected their cards make every effort to collect them as soon as possible.

Contrary to information that appears to be going around the club we are able to confirm that applications for membership will be accepted and are most welcome up until 30th June.

Games News

Well done to our snooker “A” team who came top of the Second Division this season and are promoted to the first division next season. A special mention must be made of Steve Canham for scoring the highest break of 51.

Dates for the Diary

June 14th & 28th Quiz Nights

Come and join us at 8.30 p.m. for a lively evening of brain-testing questions and the thrill of Aces High. Together with a snack thrown in at half time a Quiz Night is an evening not to be missed.

August 6th Children’s Outing

Our famous, fabulous, fun-filled free frolic to Skegness is once again open to the children and grandchildren of our Members. The cost for adults and other children is £10 each.

Keep an eye on the notice boards for the date tickets become available.

August 15th V J Day

We will be celebrating the 60th Anniversary of V J Day in usual Kingsley style. Keep the day free to commemorate another important episode in our history. More details will be given in the next newsletter.


November 10th Men’s Supper and Games Presentation Evening

Last year’s evening failed for lack of notice. This must-go-to event is open to all male members on a first come first served basis. There will be a sports personality as an after-dinner speaker and comedy and music will be on the menu as well as a mouth-watering meal.

Details will be announced nearer the date with the dates and times tickets will be available. Book this date to support the games sections and enjoy an excellent night out!

And Finally

You will notice that there is no race night this month. As fewer people are coming along to these, we thought a break until the autumn would be in order. They will be back!

A member has had to cancel a concert room booking on 30th July. Although short notice, this date is available if you have a celebration you would like at the club. This offer is to members only. Please write to the Secretary or pop in and see him if you want the room.