Have you renewed your membership?
Any member who has not paid their subscription by 31st January has become a member in arrears. This means that they are not allowed into the Club until they pay their subscriptions.
Payments can be made in February on Sundays 7th 14th 21st 28th. 11.30 to 12.30. Or Mondays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd. From 19.30 to 20.30
Anyone that has not paid will lose their membership and will not be allowed to reapply until March 2011.
Bar Tariff.
The annual round of price increases is upon us again. Wholesalers and the breweries are all announcing increases that are coming in at staggered times. Regretfully these prices will have to be passed on through bar prices. We will be passing them on as they arise.
We appreciate that there has already been an increase due to the VAT change from 1st January. This is money that has to be paid over to HM Revenue and Customs. It has not gone into the club's coffers.
There will also be an increase when the budget is set. This has already been promised by the Chancellor and will simply reflect money we will be paying over to him yet again.
All we can promise is that increases will be kept as low as possible, but regret that they cannot be avoided.
E.C.
Book Swap.
We have set up a book swap for our members.You will find it located in the downstairs poolroom on your left as you enter the Club.If you have any books that you have read and are just gathering dust, why not add them to our book collection and swap them for some that are already on the shelves.
Games News.
The semi-final and final of the CIU crib pairs will take place at Wellingbourgh Railway Club late February or early March, members are invited to go along and give their support to Alan Coles and Ramesh Chudasama. Watch notice board for details.
Charity Fund Raising Night.
Last year a grand charity event supporting the "Natalie Hill Hope For Life Fund” raised a magnificent £800+ in support of a local child. This year Natalie's mum, Vanessa hopes to top £1000. The Natalie Hill Hope For Life Fund is a registered charity managed by Vanessa Hill who many of you may remember used to work behind the bar at the club.
This year Vanessa has had the fantastic good fortune to enlist the support of one of our favourite groups of all time,” Accrington Stanley" a Beatles tribute group and also hopes to have a top rate support act. The event takes place on Saturday 5th June 2010
Tickets for the event will be on sale behind the bar from the end of February costing £5.00. There will also be a raffle and any donations or support would be appreciated. This is definitely a date to book for a good night out and an excellent cause.
Vanessa started this charity when her daughter Natalie aged 7, sadly passed away in 1993 having suffered from Neuroblastoma (cancer of the nervous system). The aim of the charity is to support terminally ill children and their families that live in the Northampton area.
Proceeds from this fundraising night will go to support Matt Herbert who suffers from Leukaemia. Matt has been featured in the Chronicle and is also being supported by the Saints. He attends The Northampton School for Boys. Please support this charitable cause.
Charitable Donations.
Bert Young. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Shirley daughters Kim and Sindy, and to his family and friends.
Maurice Pittam. Our condolences go to his wife Val and to his children Marc and Debs and to his family and friends.
Ernie Pass. At 92 ernie was one of our oldest members our thoughts are with son Brian and his other family and friends.
Win a Fish Supper.
To be in with a chance of winning a Fish-Supper for two simply buy a ticket for our Sunday evening raffle, only 50p for ten tickets.
Dates for your diary 2010.
A St Patrick’s Dance.
On Saturday 20th March 2010.With music by Pat Nugent & Mustang. Plus dance display.Tickets £5.00 each. From Paddy Mullally or from behind bar.Late bar until midnight.Members, Associates and bona fide guests only.
St Georges Day April 23rd.
Doors open at 11.00 am. Sarah’s superb all day breakfast will be on sale.
There will be raffles and a collection bucket for donations to Help 4 Heroes.
Entertainment afternoon and evening.
Charity Fund Raising Night.
June 10th To raise money for the Natalie Hill Hope For Life Fund.Starring Accrington Stanley.Plus support act.Tickets £5.00 available from the end of February, behind bar or from Vanessa Hill.
World Cup 2010.
June and July are world cup months.All England matches will be live on the big screen.Weekend entertainment will be delayed until the final whistle.England Kick-off times.June 10th USA 7.30 pmJune 18th Algeria 7.30pmJune 23rd Slovenia 3.00pm
Armed Forces Day June 25th.
Doors open at 11.00 am. Sarah’s superb all day breakfast will be on sale. There will be raffles and a collection bucket for donations to Help 4 Heroes.Entertainment will be provided by Amy C (as last year) – a superb artiste with a repartee of World War II songs.
Help For Heroes Nov 12th
Doors open at 11.00 am. Sarah’s superb all day breakfast will be on sale. There will be raffles and a collection bucket for donations to Help 4 Heroes.Entertainment will be provided by Book Im & Risk It (as last year) For further information, suggestions or comments please speak to John or Pete on the Welfare Table, who would also appreciate any unused and unwanted gifts for us to raffle off.
Snooker.
On Tuesday nights, tables are reserved for league matches for the duration of the match only. At all other times the tables are open to all members associates and bona fide guests.
February Entertainment.
Wednesday 3rd Bluegrass Jam Session BH Quiz Night
Friday 5th Second City
Saturday 6th Vivo
Sunday 7th D S SoulBH
Friday 12th Johnny Red
Saturday 13th No Limit
Sunday 14th Nightshift
Friday 19th A-L-S
Saturday 20th The Classics
Sunday 21st D-V-8
Friday 26th Parker
Saturday 27th Mr President
Sunday 28th Just Push Play
Every Wednesday BH Quiz Night,
Bingo every Friday and Sunday.
Friday 29 January 2010
Sunday 24 January 2010
Monday 18 January 2010
What's On This Week.
Friday 22nd Taylored Country.
Saturday 23rd Restless Dog.
Sunday 24th Vinny Christain.
Saturday 23rd Restless Dog.
Sunday 24th Vinny Christain.
Monday 11 January 2010
Friday 1 January 2010
January Newsletter.
Kingsley Park Working Men's Club.
Newsletter January 2010.
Editor Matt Wright
Email m.wright@ntlworld.com
The Kingsley Blog
http://kingsleyparkwmc.blogspot.com/
Facebook Kingsley Park Wmc
Kingsley Park Working Men’s Club and Institute
120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley, Northampton, NN2 7HJ
Phone 711002
Bar Manager 715514
Secretary 719800
Email Secretary barryslasberg@kingsleyparkwmc.co.uk
Happy New Year.
The committee and bar staff would like to wish all our members, associates, friends old and new a happy and prosperous New Year.
And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne
Slàinte mhor a h-uile là a chi 's nach fhaic.
Subscriptions 2010.
Subs for this year are payable from January 3rd to January 31st. At the end of this period any member who has not paid their subs become members in arrears and may not use the facilities of the club until they pay them.
After the 28th February those who have not paid lose their membership.
Please note that even if you joined the club at the end of 2009 subs are payable in full for 2010.
The rates of subscription for 2010 are as follows: -
Men £7.00
Men Life Member £3.00
Men Pensioners £6.50
Women £3.00
The sessions for payment are as follows: -
Sundays January 3rd 10th 17th 24th 31st 11.00 to 13.00
Mondays January 4th 11th 18th 25th 19.30 to 21.00
Tuesdays January 5th 12th 19th 26th 19.30 to 21.00
Wednesdays January 6th 13th 20th 27th 19.30 to 21.00
Fridays January 8th 15th 22nd 29th 19.30 to 21.00
Saturdays January 9th 16th 23rd 30th 11.00 to 13.00
Sundays February 7th 14th 21st 28th 12.00 to 13.00
Mondays February 1st 8th 15th 22nd 19.30 to 20.30
If you are unable to attend at these times, a friend may pay for you or you can send your membership card in the post with a cheque made out to "Kingsley Park Working Men Club" and a return paid self addressed envelope. If none of these work for you please telephone the Secretary 01604 719800 who will do his best to accommodate you at a mutually convenient time.
Following the rule change at the last AGM male members now qualify for life membership after 25 years. This means if you have had continuous membership since 1985 or before you are entitled to life membership. We also reward members on reaching 50, 60 and 70 years. All these awards are considered on receipt of application from members.
For life membership please deposit your membership and associate cards with the secretary and collect your life membership card and tie the following week.
Suggestion Box.
This month many of our members will be making their annual pilgrimage to the club to renew their membership. We have over 2000 members but only about 200 that regularly use the club. We know that we are the biggest and best club in Northampton, so they can’t be renewing their membership just for the associate card. The reason might be that not all of us can afford to visit our club as often as we may wish, but know that when we do have a night out our club offers them the best value for their money. What other club has entertainment every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night?
There may be many other reasons that some members don’t visit as often as they might like. Why don’t you spare a couple of minutes when you come to renew your membership and write down your reasons, and let us know what you think would bring you here more often and post them in our suggestion box in the main bar? If you don’t have time you can always email them to me at m.wright@ntlworld.com and I will pass them on.
Long Serving Members.
We are already getting requests for life-membership and long service awards. As mentioned elsewhere anyone who joined on or before 1985 can apply for life membership. Several members have asked me who is our longest serving member and who is our oldest? Unfortunately some of our old records were lost in one of the two fires that we had many years ago. I know that we have members that have been with us for 50 years and over. We also have many members over 65 that qualify for reduced membership fees. If you think you are one of the oldest or longest serving member please get in touch. Also if you have any stories from years gone by that you think our members would be interested in please let me know.
Obituaries.
Alan Newbery. Alan was an afternoon regular who always supported our raffles; often he could be seen having a game of cards with his mates. Our thoughts are with his mother Dot, brothers Ged, Steve, Bob and Kev.
Mark Knight. Mark was the manager of our Sunday football team. He was also a regular in our Tuesday night poker league. Our condolences go to Leanne, Daniel, his mum Denise, dad Phil, brother Darren and to his family and friends.
Wi-Fi.
Members are invited to make free use of our wireless Internet connection. If any of our senior members have a laptop and do not understand some of the programs, please get in touch and I can arrange to be here some afternoon to show you some basics.
Win a Fish Supper.
To be in with a chance of winning a Fish-Supper for two simply buy a ticket for our Sunday evening raffle, only 50p for ten tickets.
BIIAB Awards.
A couple of months ago the BIIAB (British Innkeeping Institute's Awarding Body) held a course in Beer & Cellar Quality at our club. We are proud to announce that six people from our club have been awarded with a certificate for passing the course. They are: Sarah Warren, Nathan George, Alan Beal, Ben Jones, Graham Burges and Richard Shanahan.
Special congratulations to Ben Jones who achieved second place overall.
Kingsley Park WMC Presents.
A St Patrick’s Dance on Saturday 20th March 2010.
With music by Pat Nugent & Mustang.
Tickets £5.00 each.
Late bar until midnight.
Members, Associates and bona fide guests only.
Watch notice board for more details.
Games News.
Following the death of Mark Knight all our football matches have been cancelled for the remainder of the season and our Monday night crib & ladies skittles matches on January 4th have been cancelled to allow the players to pay their respects.
Our annual Christmas Skittles Knockout was severely disrupted by the weather; we would like to thank those that made it and to congratulate the winner John Dunkley and runner-up Dougie Walden.
Congratulations also go to Alan Coles and Ramesh Chudasama who reached the semi-finals of the CIU crib knockout.
Charity Donation.
A donation of £600 was made to the Northampton Blind Association. This money was raised from the Boxing Day Raffle £300 and from the contents of the collection bottle on the bar. A letter of thanks has been received and is on display on the notice board.
January Entertainment.
Friday 1st Paul James Vocalist
Saturday 2nd Sound Advice Group 60’s – 90’s
Sunday 3rd Woodville Group 70’s 00’s
Wednesday 6th Bluegrass Jam SessionB H Quiz Night Come along & join in.
Friday 8th Andy Stone Modern Vocalist
Saturday 9th De-Ja-Vu Multi Tribute Group
Sunday 10th Switch Modern Duo
Wednesday 13th B H Quiz Night
Friday 15th Carl Stevens Vocalist
Saturday 16th Red Thunder 60’s Rock n Roll
Sunday 17th Crystal Duo 50’s – 90’s
Wednesday 20th B H Quiz Night
Friday 22nd Taylored Country 60’s & Country
Saturday 23rd Restless Dog Modern Group
Sunday 24th Vinny Christian Beatles Tribute
Wednesday 27th B H Quiz Night
Friday 29th Paul Maverick Vocalist 50’s – 60’s
Saturday 30th The 2 Tones Madness Tribute Band
Sunday 31st Ali By Request Vocalists
Bingo every Friday and Sunday.
Newsletter January 2010.
Editor Matt Wright
Email m.wright@ntlworld.com
The Kingsley Blog
http://kingsleyparkwmc.blogspot.com/
Facebook Kingsley Park Wmc
Kingsley Park Working Men’s Club and Institute
120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley, Northampton, NN2 7HJ
Phone 711002
Bar Manager 715514
Secretary 719800
Email Secretary barryslasberg@kingsleyparkwmc.co.uk
Happy New Year.
The committee and bar staff would like to wish all our members, associates, friends old and new a happy and prosperous New Year.
And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne
Slàinte mhor a h-uile là a chi 's nach fhaic.
Subscriptions 2010.
Subs for this year are payable from January 3rd to January 31st. At the end of this period any member who has not paid their subs become members in arrears and may not use the facilities of the club until they pay them.
After the 28th February those who have not paid lose their membership.
Please note that even if you joined the club at the end of 2009 subs are payable in full for 2010.
The rates of subscription for 2010 are as follows: -
Men £7.00
Men Life Member £3.00
Men Pensioners £6.50
Women £3.00
The sessions for payment are as follows: -
Sundays January 3rd 10th 17th 24th 31st 11.00 to 13.00
Mondays January 4th 11th 18th 25th 19.30 to 21.00
Tuesdays January 5th 12th 19th 26th 19.30 to 21.00
Wednesdays January 6th 13th 20th 27th 19.30 to 21.00
Fridays January 8th 15th 22nd 29th 19.30 to 21.00
Saturdays January 9th 16th 23rd 30th 11.00 to 13.00
Sundays February 7th 14th 21st 28th 12.00 to 13.00
Mondays February 1st 8th 15th 22nd 19.30 to 20.30
If you are unable to attend at these times, a friend may pay for you or you can send your membership card in the post with a cheque made out to "Kingsley Park Working Men Club" and a return paid self addressed envelope. If none of these work for you please telephone the Secretary 01604 719800 who will do his best to accommodate you at a mutually convenient time.
Following the rule change at the last AGM male members now qualify for life membership after 25 years. This means if you have had continuous membership since 1985 or before you are entitled to life membership. We also reward members on reaching 50, 60 and 70 years. All these awards are considered on receipt of application from members.
For life membership please deposit your membership and associate cards with the secretary and collect your life membership card and tie the following week.
Suggestion Box.
This month many of our members will be making their annual pilgrimage to the club to renew their membership. We have over 2000 members but only about 200 that regularly use the club. We know that we are the biggest and best club in Northampton, so they can’t be renewing their membership just for the associate card. The reason might be that not all of us can afford to visit our club as often as we may wish, but know that when we do have a night out our club offers them the best value for their money. What other club has entertainment every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night?
There may be many other reasons that some members don’t visit as often as they might like. Why don’t you spare a couple of minutes when you come to renew your membership and write down your reasons, and let us know what you think would bring you here more often and post them in our suggestion box in the main bar? If you don’t have time you can always email them to me at m.wright@ntlworld.com and I will pass them on.
Long Serving Members.
We are already getting requests for life-membership and long service awards. As mentioned elsewhere anyone who joined on or before 1985 can apply for life membership. Several members have asked me who is our longest serving member and who is our oldest? Unfortunately some of our old records were lost in one of the two fires that we had many years ago. I know that we have members that have been with us for 50 years and over. We also have many members over 65 that qualify for reduced membership fees. If you think you are one of the oldest or longest serving member please get in touch. Also if you have any stories from years gone by that you think our members would be interested in please let me know.
Obituaries.
Alan Newbery. Alan was an afternoon regular who always supported our raffles; often he could be seen having a game of cards with his mates. Our thoughts are with his mother Dot, brothers Ged, Steve, Bob and Kev.
Mark Knight. Mark was the manager of our Sunday football team. He was also a regular in our Tuesday night poker league. Our condolences go to Leanne, Daniel, his mum Denise, dad Phil, brother Darren and to his family and friends.
Wi-Fi.
Members are invited to make free use of our wireless Internet connection. If any of our senior members have a laptop and do not understand some of the programs, please get in touch and I can arrange to be here some afternoon to show you some basics.
Win a Fish Supper.
To be in with a chance of winning a Fish-Supper for two simply buy a ticket for our Sunday evening raffle, only 50p for ten tickets.
BIIAB Awards.
A couple of months ago the BIIAB (British Innkeeping Institute's Awarding Body) held a course in Beer & Cellar Quality at our club. We are proud to announce that six people from our club have been awarded with a certificate for passing the course. They are: Sarah Warren, Nathan George, Alan Beal, Ben Jones, Graham Burges and Richard Shanahan.
Special congratulations to Ben Jones who achieved second place overall.
Kingsley Park WMC Presents.
A St Patrick’s Dance on Saturday 20th March 2010.
With music by Pat Nugent & Mustang.
Tickets £5.00 each.
Late bar until midnight.
Members, Associates and bona fide guests only.
Watch notice board for more details.
Games News.
Following the death of Mark Knight all our football matches have been cancelled for the remainder of the season and our Monday night crib & ladies skittles matches on January 4th have been cancelled to allow the players to pay their respects.
Our annual Christmas Skittles Knockout was severely disrupted by the weather; we would like to thank those that made it and to congratulate the winner John Dunkley and runner-up Dougie Walden.
Congratulations also go to Alan Coles and Ramesh Chudasama who reached the semi-finals of the CIU crib knockout.
Charity Donation.
A donation of £600 was made to the Northampton Blind Association. This money was raised from the Boxing Day Raffle £300 and from the contents of the collection bottle on the bar. A letter of thanks has been received and is on display on the notice board.
January Entertainment.
Friday 1st Paul James Vocalist
Saturday 2nd Sound Advice Group 60’s – 90’s
Sunday 3rd Woodville Group 70’s 00’s
Wednesday 6th Bluegrass Jam SessionB H Quiz Night Come along & join in.
Friday 8th Andy Stone Modern Vocalist
Saturday 9th De-Ja-Vu Multi Tribute Group
Sunday 10th Switch Modern Duo
Wednesday 13th B H Quiz Night
Friday 15th Carl Stevens Vocalist
Saturday 16th Red Thunder 60’s Rock n Roll
Sunday 17th Crystal Duo 50’s – 90’s
Wednesday 20th B H Quiz Night
Friday 22nd Taylored Country 60’s & Country
Saturday 23rd Restless Dog Modern Group
Sunday 24th Vinny Christian Beatles Tribute
Wednesday 27th B H Quiz Night
Friday 29th Paul Maverick Vocalist 50’s – 60’s
Saturday 30th The 2 Tones Madness Tribute Band
Sunday 31st Ali By Request Vocalists
Bingo every Friday and Sunday.
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