Kingsley Park Working Men's Club.
Newsletter August 2011.Editor Matt Wright.
Email m.wright@ntlworld.com
http://kingsleyparkwmc.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/kingsley.parkwmc
Kingsley Park Working Men’s Club and Institute
120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley, Northampton, NN2 7HJ
Club Phone No’s
Steward 715514
Secretary 719800
Email Secretary barryslasberg@kingsleyparkwmc.co.uk
Committee Vacancies.
There are currently three casual vacancies on the Committee. Volunteers are asked to put their names forward to help steer the club to a secure and bright future. This is a task for people with time to commit, especially at weekends (But not necessarily every weekend!). It is a task for people who believe in our great club and all it stands for. It is a task for the dedicated and not for the faint hearted.
If you are interested and have been a member since before the first of January 2011, please see the General Secretary for more details. All these vacancies are open to both men and women members.
Our President stands down.On 7th July Graham Burgess tendered his resignation as President with immediate effect. Graham stated that he had enjoyed his tenure as President and was retiring for personal reasons.
Graham was elected as President in 2007. Since that time he has been a positive influence in leading the management through difficult times. His sense of duty and loyalty to the club has been an example to us all. He has never shied from difficult decisions, always putting the welfare of members and the survival of the club before going for the popularity vote.
We thank Graham for his four years of service and look forward to his company in the club for many years to come.
There will be an election to fill the casual vacancy that has arisen on 19th 20th and 21st August. Any men or women members who were members at the beginning of 2011 are eligible to stand for office. The nomination sheet will be posted in the main bar by Friday 29th July. It will be taken down noon 15th August. Every person standing must be proposed and seconded by two members, men or women, who were members on 1st January 2011.
Once a name is on the nomination sheet it can only be removed by the General Secretary on direct instruction from the person nominated.
EC
Club Rules.
The Club Rules form the basis of a contract between each member and the club to which that member belongs.
In recent years, due to legislation and the wishes of members through special meeting those rules have been changed in some minor ways, but also to acknowledge the introduction of the Equality Act.
Because of the ongoing changes, we did not update the rules until we could see a period of reasonable stability. As a result , some new members will not have been issued with the rules on joining the club. We have now had the new rules printed. They are available to members on request from the Secretary.
These new rules do not affect in any great detail the actual day to day membership rules and therefore members with old rules need not apply for the new ones; however they are available if required.
E.C.
An apology from the Secretary?
Certainly stranger things have happened! My article about the life members’ outing in the last newsletter certainly raised more than a few hackles. Those who challenged me in the bar all said how much they enjoyed the outing and that they never complained about anything. Not once in the article did I say anyone complained about the outing.The moans I addressed were those that are addressed to committee members year after year on the outing and I hope I gave a reasoned response to those moans. I also hope that those who got past the heading found the responses reasoned and informative.
To those of you who were affronted because you have never complained about anything on any outing, I do indeed offer my sincere apologies for the heading of the article, but I do hope you found the content worth reading.
Barry Slasberg
S E Midlands CIU Darts KO.
Kingsley park’s darts team followed up their recent 14-7 demolition of Newport Pagnell WMC in the earlier round with another emphatic win, this time a quarter final win over Towcester Sports and Social, coming out the eventual winners by 16 games to 5.
Four Kingsley Park player’s, Dan Eaton, Steve Burgess, Arthur Dunkley and Kev Brown all recording 3-0 win’s with new boy Kev Brown hitting two 180 maximums in consecutive legs. Captain Jeff Billingham’s decision to rest himself and rotate his squad proving the strength in depth within the team.
The team now progress to meet Daventry WMC in a semi final to be played at Kingsley Park WMC on either the Friday 29/7/11, Sat 30/7/11 or Fri 5/8/11, once Daventry have chosen the date they wish to play. (Home team has to offer the away team 3 dates to play)
The semi final looks to be a much tougher affair with Daventry having beaten Kingsley Park last year and with Kingsley Park being eager to avenge that narrow defeat.
JB.
Cabaret & Buffet EveningSaturday 22nd October.
Staring The Fabulous Birdman of Magic Paul Derek.
Compere , Comedian Nipper Thomas.
And The Rockettes Trio,
Motown Rock n Roll & 60’s
Please be in your seats
for a prompt start at 8:00.
Bar open till midnight.
Tickets £8.00 on sale soon from
Paddy Mullally or behind bar.
Members, associates
and friends only.
Kevin Donnelly Memorial.
Richard Shanahan and Ramesh presented Mrs Donnelly and her son with a cheque for £900 raised in the 25’s tournament in memory of her husband Kevin. The proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support
News In Brief.
Delos Pyramid sent us a letter of thanks for the use of the concert room for their charity disco where they made £410 in aid of the Air Ambulance.
Cynthia Spencer Hospice thanked us for the £34.08 that our members put in their charity box.
NTFC gave us a cheque for £50 to club funds for the use of the lounge.
Kingsley School received their annual donation of £50 from our children in need fund.
August Entertainment.
Wednesday 3rd Bluegrass Jam Session
Friday 5th Louise Girl Vocalist
Saturday 6th Freeze Trio 60’s – 90’s
Sunday 7th Jolleanna Vocalist
Friday 12th Adam Austin Vocalist
Saturday 13th Ashley Group 60’s - Modern
Sunday 14th Paul Needs Vocalist
Friday 19th Georgie Vocalist
Saturday 20th Hot City Nights Queen Tribute Group+
Sunday 21st Tom Healy Band Irish Country + 60’s
Friday 26th Chelsea Walker Vocalist
Saturday 27th Andrea Brown & Groove Band Group
Sunday 28th Damion Vocalist 50’s-60’s
Saturday 27th Race Night.
Bingo every Friday and Sunday.
BH Quiz Night every Wednesday.
Friday 22 July 2011
Sunday 3 July 2011
July Newsletter
Kingsley Park Working Men's Club.
Newsletter July 2011.
Editor Matt Wright.
Email m.wright@ntlworld.com
The Kingsley Blog
http://kingsleyparkwmc.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/kingsley.parkwmc
Kingsley Park Working Men’s Club and Institute
120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley, Northampton, NN2 7HJ
Club Phone No’s
Steward 715514
Secretary 719800
Email Secretary barryslasberg@kingsleyparkwmc.co.uk
Race Night.
On Saturday 27th August we are holding a night at the races in the Concert Room. If you would like to sponsor a race or name a horse please contact Carl White or Paddy Mullally.
LIFE MEMBERS' (OR IS IT MOANERS?) OUTING
It is the same every year. I come to my office on the Sunday morning after all the Life Members who have gone on a free outing to a place of their choice to be assailed by the same old complaints from the same life members. Life members, by the way, who have never voiced their complaints to the Secretary of the club but who choose to ambush Committee members who are there to enjoy the company of fellow members.
One old chestnut is " Why are we in the CIU? What has it done for us?"
I spoke at the Union's Annual General Meeting at Blackpool this year where I itemised some items that directly affected this club. The club journal report of the relevant section is quoted hereunder: -
"Had the CIU not challenged the Gambling Act as it was going through Parliament clubs would have lost their £250 jackpot machines. For his club, that would have meant losing at least £30,000. A year. Also. the Union fought to get the prize limit for bingo raised before having to be licensed to play. They had partial success in raising the limit from £1000 to £2000 a year, and that saved his club £1600 a year.
The CIU alerted clubs to the possibility of rate reductions.... due to losses directly attributable to the smoking ban. My clubs rates went down by about £1000 per year. Dransfields, with the wholehearted support of the CIU, has been the main mover in getting category B3A machines (The Volcano) listed as exempt from VAT. Based on his club's income from the machine, it was better off to the tune of about £6000 per year.."
The above list is not exhaustive, but we would be worse off to the tune of about £38,000 every year on those items alone if we were not in the CIU.
The other month I reported about the windfall of VAT that saw £34,000 land in our bank in March. This was a one off that we would not have had a chance of if we did not have the support of the CIU.
HMRC are trying to get that money back and I am sure the CIU will be pulling its weight to try to ensure that does not happen.
There are other ongoing matters where the CIU is using every endeavour to support all CIU clubs in these perilous and difficult times.
I hope the above gives a flavour of what good the CIU does for us, and for us I mean each and every one of us!
The other old chestnut is about bar prices.
We have always owned up to not being the cheapest Club but neither are we by any means the most expensive. To compare our prices with Weatherspoons and the like is ridiculous. How many free outings for Life Members do they give? How often do they arrange free Panto's for member's children? How many of them have free entertainment three nights a week? How many provide bingo where all tickets sales are paid out in prizes and the costs are borne by the pub?
Yes, we do charge more than these super chains but we also give much, much more value as a club working for its members.
Our prices are as low as we dare go whilst our members choose other venues to drink at. Variety is certainly the spice of life and it is good to go to other places for a change. It is a fact that if more of our members chose this club more often the pressure on bar prices could be relieved.
Oh for the Sunday I can come to the office after the Life Member's outing and be regaled with tales of how grateful everyone was for the day out!
Barry Slasberg
Dragon Boat Race.
The South East Midlands Branch of the CIU is looking for volunteers to crew a Dragon Boat in a day of races to raise money for charity at Lilford Lodge Lakes, Barnwell on 4th September 2011.
The day starts at 9.00am and goes on until 6.00pm.
It is anticipated that there will be live music, a children’s funfair, displays including the Territorial Army, Hot food and snacks, a beer tent and various stalls and events.
Each boat will take part in a series of races with a winner's trophy being presented at the end of the day. Heineken Brewery is paying the £350.00 entrance fee.
All monies raised will go to support the local charities nominated by The Rotary Clubs of Nene Valley.
If you fancy your chances as a crewmember, please give your name to Barry Slasberg by the end of July. As this invitation will go across the Branch there may have to be a selection process if there are too many volunteers.
If you fancy a fun day out with your family, again let Barry know by the end of July and if there is a big enough demand the club will arrange transport and charge only the cost of the seat on the coach to get you there and back.
Bridge St Re-opens to Traffic.
Just a warning to our members that head for the town centre after an evening at the club, the council has decided to end the Bridge Street closure experiment. So from Friday 8th July traffic will return.
Big Name Tribute Weekend.
Join us on Friday July 15th for Lady Gaga, Saturday 16th for The Hollies and Sunday 17th for Blondie.
5-A-Side.
We entered two teams for the knockout tournament. A Team, Mark Day, Jack Grant, Richard Dunkley, Kev Marson and Christain. B Team, Richard Dunkley Snr, Shane Mathews, Jordan, Steve Abrams, Paul Collins and Roddy Cook.
The A Team reached the final where they lost 3-2. The A Team will now go on to represent us in the league that starts on Tuesday 5th July. We would like to thank Carlsberg for donating the strip for next season.
CIU Darts.
Well done the lads that played, the next round also at home will be played on Friday 8th.
Cabaret night.
You are invited to a first class Cabaret Night on October 22nd. There will be a buffet and the bar will be open till midnight.
The show will star the fabulous Birdman; a comedian and a top class duo will support him.
Tickets £8.00 on sale soon.
Concert Room Decorations.
Following the recent decorating of the concert room we ask all room hirers and partygoers to refrain from pinning, blue tacking or cellotaping etc banners and pictures and the like to the wall as damage is often caused in the removal.
Theme Nights.
In the addition of the race night and the cabaret night we hope to bring you more theme nights in the near future. If you have an idea for a themed night please contact Carl White or post your ideas in the suggestion box in the bar.
Obituary.Sadly we have to announce the death of Dave Elderton. Our condolences to his family and friends.
July Entertainment.
Friday 1st Nelson Vocalist
Saturday 2nd Midnight Hour Group,
Sunday 3rd Honeywell Trio 60s-Modern
Wednesday 6th Bluegrass Jam Session
Friday 8th Carl Stevens Vocalist
Saturday 9th Paul Neon & The Saints Group
Sunday 10th Carly Jayne Vocalist
Friday 15th Sammy Lines Lady Gaga + 70-90s
Saturday 16th Uncle Tom Cobley Hollies Tribute + 60s
Sunday 17th Charlie Waterford Blondie Tribute + 70s
Friday 22nd DA Vocalist
Saturday 23rd Threepenny Bit Group 50s 60s 70s
Sunday 24th James T Vocalist
Friday 29th Stuart James Vocalist
Saturday 30th Hunsbury Central Group 60s-90s
Sunday 31st Mr Bip Vocalist
Bingo every Friday and Sunday
BH Quiz Night every Wednesday
Newsletter July 2011.
Editor Matt Wright.
Email m.wright@ntlworld.com
The Kingsley Blog
http://kingsleyparkwmc.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/kingsley.parkwmc
Kingsley Park Working Men’s Club and Institute
120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley, Northampton, NN2 7HJ
Club Phone No’s
Steward 715514
Secretary 719800
Email Secretary barryslasberg@kingsleyparkwmc.co.uk
Race Night.
On Saturday 27th August we are holding a night at the races in the Concert Room. If you would like to sponsor a race or name a horse please contact Carl White or Paddy Mullally.
LIFE MEMBERS' (OR IS IT MOANERS?) OUTING
It is the same every year. I come to my office on the Sunday morning after all the Life Members who have gone on a free outing to a place of their choice to be assailed by the same old complaints from the same life members. Life members, by the way, who have never voiced their complaints to the Secretary of the club but who choose to ambush Committee members who are there to enjoy the company of fellow members.
One old chestnut is " Why are we in the CIU? What has it done for us?"
I spoke at the Union's Annual General Meeting at Blackpool this year where I itemised some items that directly affected this club. The club journal report of the relevant section is quoted hereunder: -
"Had the CIU not challenged the Gambling Act as it was going through Parliament clubs would have lost their £250 jackpot machines. For his club, that would have meant losing at least £30,000. A year. Also. the Union fought to get the prize limit for bingo raised before having to be licensed to play. They had partial success in raising the limit from £1000 to £2000 a year, and that saved his club £1600 a year.
The CIU alerted clubs to the possibility of rate reductions.... due to losses directly attributable to the smoking ban. My clubs rates went down by about £1000 per year. Dransfields, with the wholehearted support of the CIU, has been the main mover in getting category B3A machines (The Volcano) listed as exempt from VAT. Based on his club's income from the machine, it was better off to the tune of about £6000 per year.."
The above list is not exhaustive, but we would be worse off to the tune of about £38,000 every year on those items alone if we were not in the CIU.
The other month I reported about the windfall of VAT that saw £34,000 land in our bank in March. This was a one off that we would not have had a chance of if we did not have the support of the CIU.
HMRC are trying to get that money back and I am sure the CIU will be pulling its weight to try to ensure that does not happen.
There are other ongoing matters where the CIU is using every endeavour to support all CIU clubs in these perilous and difficult times.
I hope the above gives a flavour of what good the CIU does for us, and for us I mean each and every one of us!
The other old chestnut is about bar prices.
We have always owned up to not being the cheapest Club but neither are we by any means the most expensive. To compare our prices with Weatherspoons and the like is ridiculous. How many free outings for Life Members do they give? How often do they arrange free Panto's for member's children? How many of them have free entertainment three nights a week? How many provide bingo where all tickets sales are paid out in prizes and the costs are borne by the pub?
Yes, we do charge more than these super chains but we also give much, much more value as a club working for its members.
Our prices are as low as we dare go whilst our members choose other venues to drink at. Variety is certainly the spice of life and it is good to go to other places for a change. It is a fact that if more of our members chose this club more often the pressure on bar prices could be relieved.
Oh for the Sunday I can come to the office after the Life Member's outing and be regaled with tales of how grateful everyone was for the day out!
Barry Slasberg
Dragon Boat Race.
The South East Midlands Branch of the CIU is looking for volunteers to crew a Dragon Boat in a day of races to raise money for charity at Lilford Lodge Lakes, Barnwell on 4th September 2011.
The day starts at 9.00am and goes on until 6.00pm.
It is anticipated that there will be live music, a children’s funfair, displays including the Territorial Army, Hot food and snacks, a beer tent and various stalls and events.
Each boat will take part in a series of races with a winner's trophy being presented at the end of the day. Heineken Brewery is paying the £350.00 entrance fee.
All monies raised will go to support the local charities nominated by The Rotary Clubs of Nene Valley.
If you fancy your chances as a crewmember, please give your name to Barry Slasberg by the end of July. As this invitation will go across the Branch there may have to be a selection process if there are too many volunteers.
If you fancy a fun day out with your family, again let Barry know by the end of July and if there is a big enough demand the club will arrange transport and charge only the cost of the seat on the coach to get you there and back.
Bridge St Re-opens to Traffic.
Just a warning to our members that head for the town centre after an evening at the club, the council has decided to end the Bridge Street closure experiment. So from Friday 8th July traffic will return.
Big Name Tribute Weekend.
Join us on Friday July 15th for Lady Gaga, Saturday 16th for The Hollies and Sunday 17th for Blondie.
5-A-Side.
We entered two teams for the knockout tournament. A Team, Mark Day, Jack Grant, Richard Dunkley, Kev Marson and Christain. B Team, Richard Dunkley Snr, Shane Mathews, Jordan, Steve Abrams, Paul Collins and Roddy Cook.
The A Team reached the final where they lost 3-2. The A Team will now go on to represent us in the league that starts on Tuesday 5th July. We would like to thank Carlsberg for donating the strip for next season.
CIU Darts.
Well done the lads that played, the next round also at home will be played on Friday 8th.
Cabaret night.
You are invited to a first class Cabaret Night on October 22nd. There will be a buffet and the bar will be open till midnight.
The show will star the fabulous Birdman; a comedian and a top class duo will support him.
Tickets £8.00 on sale soon.
Concert Room Decorations.
Following the recent decorating of the concert room we ask all room hirers and partygoers to refrain from pinning, blue tacking or cellotaping etc banners and pictures and the like to the wall as damage is often caused in the removal.
Theme Nights.
In the addition of the race night and the cabaret night we hope to bring you more theme nights in the near future. If you have an idea for a themed night please contact Carl White or post your ideas in the suggestion box in the bar.
Obituary.Sadly we have to announce the death of Dave Elderton. Our condolences to his family and friends.
July Entertainment.
Friday 1st Nelson Vocalist
Saturday 2nd Midnight Hour Group,
Sunday 3rd Honeywell Trio 60s-Modern
Wednesday 6th Bluegrass Jam Session
Friday 8th Carl Stevens Vocalist
Saturday 9th Paul Neon & The Saints Group
Sunday 10th Carly Jayne Vocalist
Friday 15th Sammy Lines Lady Gaga + 70-90s
Saturday 16th Uncle Tom Cobley Hollies Tribute + 60s
Sunday 17th Charlie Waterford Blondie Tribute + 70s
Friday 22nd DA Vocalist
Saturday 23rd Threepenny Bit Group 50s 60s 70s
Sunday 24th James T Vocalist
Friday 29th Stuart James Vocalist
Saturday 30th Hunsbury Central Group 60s-90s
Sunday 31st Mr Bip Vocalist
Bingo every Friday and Sunday
BH Quiz Night every Wednesday
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