Ruth at Club Historians would love to hear from any ladies who have worked in clubs. This can be as bar staff, stewardess or any other job including working on the committee or an entertainer - maybe even one of those naughty club strippers.
Ruth would also like to hear from any women who have attended a male strippers night down at the local club.
The information is wanted for a book which Ruth is writing about clubs. Contributors can, of course, remain anonymous if they wish. Ruth can be contacted on rcherry2010@hotmail.co.uk or through the contact page on the Club Historians website.
Thanks ladies!
Thursday 9 September 2010
Tuesday 17 August 2010
Well done to those star performing Karaoke singers at Parkhill for raising all that money for a very good cause!
Many clubs are raising money for causes all over the world and they should also be acknowledged for the good they do. It's part of what clubs and their members just do naturally... another reason why we should fight to keep our clubs alive.
Many clubs are raising money for causes all over the world and they should also be acknowledged for the good they do. It's part of what clubs and their members just do naturally... another reason why we should fight to keep our clubs alive.
Thursday 12 August 2010
Karaoke Singers Hit the Right Notes
Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice benefits from CD sale proceeds.
SADLY PARKHILL SOCIAL CLUB CLOSED IT'S DOORS FOR THE LAST TIME IN JUNE 2011...
Following in the remarkable traditions of charity fund raising by social clubs, members of Parkhill Social Club in Firbeck have rallied to the cause of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.
Some of the quite talented karaoke singers in the club pooled their skills a few months ago and produced a charity CD. Sales of the CD have proved to be very successful and actually exceeded everyone's expectations.
A presentation evening was held on Saturday evening 7th August 2010 when cheques were presented to representatives from the Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. The total amount passed over by Maurice and the gang was over £1,600!!! Of this some £620 was from the club's karaoke singers CD with a further £990 attributed to Aughton FC.
The whole evening proved to be very enjoyable for all involved with some of the star vocalists giving renditions of popular songs!
Pictures of the event are courtesy of Rob McCartney. It is hoped that more photos will be shown on the club website in due course.
If you would like to see live performances by the karaoke crew they can be found performing in the club every Thursday and Saturday evening.
For more details about the family-friendly club facilities and activities please take a look at the website, call in or telephone
SADLY PARKHILL SOCIAL CLUB CLOSED IT'S DOORS FOR THE LAST TIME IN JUNE 2011...
Following in the remarkable traditions of charity fund raising by social clubs, members of Parkhill Social Club in Firbeck have rallied to the cause of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.
Some of the quite talented karaoke singers in the club pooled their skills a few months ago and produced a charity CD. Sales of the CD have proved to be very successful and actually exceeded everyone's expectations.
A presentation evening was held on Saturday evening 7th August 2010 when cheques were presented to representatives from the Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. The total amount passed over by Maurice and the gang was over £1,600!!! Of this some £620 was from the club's karaoke singers CD with a further £990 attributed to Aughton FC.
The whole evening proved to be very enjoyable for all involved with some of the star vocalists giving renditions of popular songs!
Pictures of the event are courtesy of Rob McCartney. It is hoped that more photos will be shown on the club website in due course.
If you would like to see live performances by the karaoke crew they can be found performing in the club every Thursday and Saturday evening.
For more details about the family-friendly club facilities and activities please take a look at the website, call in or telephone
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Langham WMC
We now have a few details about what goes off at Langham Working Men's Club in North London.
The club appears to be right at the heart of the local Harringay community and has at least one distinguished member... Yes, it seems that our very own Ruth Cherrington has been known to call in now and again.
The club is affiliated to the CIU and if you fancy calling in here's some directions:
Telephone 0208 802 2542
How to find Langham WMC:
Nearest tube: Turnpike Lane. Buses 29, 141 (bus stop right outside)
Postal Code for satellite navigation systems N8 0RY
Website: Watch this space.
The club appears to be right at the heart of the local Harringay community and has at least one distinguished member... Yes, it seems that our very own Ruth Cherrington has been known to call in now and again.
The club is affiliated to the CIU and if you fancy calling in here's some directions:
Telephone 0208 802 2542
How to find Langham WMC:
Nearest tube: Turnpike Lane. Buses 29, 141 (bus stop right outside)
Postal Code for satellite navigation systems N8 0RY
Website: Watch this space.
Tuesday 8 June 2010
Clubs with websites
The list of clubs with their own websites has just been updated.
The number we've found so far is now over 170....!!! A short time ago there was a mere handful.
A website has to a great asset for every club - available to members, affiliates and the public 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - your very own permanent online brochure. All this at a fraction of the cost of newspaper advertising.
If you need more info about how to get a website for your club drop us a line at Club Historians.
The number we've found so far is now over 170....!!! A short time ago there was a mere handful.
A website has to a great asset for every club - available to members, affiliates and the public 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - your very own permanent online brochure. All this at a fraction of the cost of newspaper advertising.
If you need more info about how to get a website for your club drop us a line at Club Historians.
Sunday 6 June 2010
Help wanted!
A new entry on the Club Historians site is from June Fleetwood who would like help with researching her family history, especially her fiddle-playing, tap dancing grandfather Tom RAINBOW. Does anybody recall hearing about him through their grandparents? Or remember his stage name?
They performed on the Leicester Club circuit including the Bond Street Working Man’s Club. June wishes she could ‘just wave a magic wand sometimes when I am researching my family history!’ That might not happen but Club Historians can perhaps work some of its own particular brand of magic and help out June.
Please contact Ruth through the site and she will forward messages to June.
Thanks!!
They performed on the Leicester Club circuit including the Bond Street Working Man’s Club. June wishes she could ‘just wave a magic wand sometimes when I am researching my family history!’ That might not happen but Club Historians can perhaps work some of its own particular brand of magic and help out June.
Please contact Ruth through the site and she will forward messages to June.
Thanks!!
A new entry on the Club Historians site is from June Fleetwood would like help with researching her family history, especially her fiddle-playing, tap dancing grandfather Tom RAINBOW. Does anybody recall hearing about him through their grandparents? Or remember his stage name?
They performed on the Leicester Club circuit including the Bond Street Working Man’s Club. June wishes she could ‘just wave a magic wand sometimes when I am researching my family history!’ That might not happen but Club Historians can perhaps work some of its own particular brand of magic and help out June.
Please contact Ruth through the site and she will forward messages to June.
Thanks!!
They performed on the Leicester Club circuit including the Bond Street Working Man’s Club. June wishes she could ‘just wave a magic wand sometimes when I am researching my family history!’ That might not happen but Club Historians can perhaps work some of its own particular brand of magic and help out June.
Please contact Ruth through the site and she will forward messages to June.
Thanks!!
Monday 24 May 2010
An initiative from Rob at Parkhill Social Club in Firbeck sees an Evening of Clairvoyance and Mediumship on offer on Monday 7th June from 8.00 - 10.00pm.
Must admit it is certainly a change from the routine sort of "entertainment" we are used to.
My name was among the first confirmed for a ticket and at just a fiver it seems there's a good night to be had.
If you're in the Firbeck area - between Worksop, Doncaster and Rotherham - I'm told you can contact Rob for details. Contact info is on the club website. PARKHILL SOCIAL CLOSED - JUNE 2011
Must admit it is certainly a change from the routine sort of "entertainment" we are used to.
My name was among the first confirmed for a ticket and at just a fiver it seems there's a good night to be had.
If you're in the Firbeck area - between Worksop, Doncaster and Rotherham - I'm told you can contact Rob for details. Contact info is on the club website. PARKHILL SOCIAL CLOSED - JUNE 2011
Wednesday 19 May 2010
Weds 19th May
A friend in Leics just sent a cutting from the local paper about the decline of clubs in the county- down from over 100 to 49. This sad tale repeated all over the country.... we all need to use our clubs more and spread the word of their facilities and community spirit.
RC
RC
Sunday 9 May 2010
Wesley Road Club, Trowbridge
The latest addition to the "Club Fact Files" on Club Historians comes courtesy of the good people at Wesley Road Club in Trowbridge. Thanks are due for allowing us to publish some really interesting facts from their archives.
Don't forget that Club Historians is always on the look out for interesting facts and stories related to clubs. Also if your club has a website then just drop us a line and we'll add a link on the site. Click here for the contact page.
Don't forget that Club Historians is always on the look out for interesting facts and stories related to clubs. Also if your club has a website then just drop us a line and we'll add a link on the site. Click here for the contact page.
Wednesday 5 May 2010
My Local Social
Hello to any club goers, past and present out there. We are keen to keep alive the club spirit that existed for so long in working men's and other clubs over the years. Ok- so times have changed, but so can clubs to keep themselves at the heart of local communities. If you would like to know more about what has been going on to write the history of clubs and to bring folk together, please take a look at www.clubhistorians.co.uk
More soon!
RC
More soon!
RC
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