The One Show

BBC's 'The One Show" 24 August 2011
Ruth travelled to Blackpool in order to appear on The One Show and add her opinion to a televised feature covering the history and the current state of clubs.

The present situation was described as; ‘One of the last bastions of British Social life is in decline, the good old working man's club.’

Clubs have been the springboard for some of our best known entertainers. One of them, Russell Watson, was asked to find out how they're adapting to life in the 21st century.

Russell visited the Blackpool Philarmonic Club where he had performed previously. He and Ruth discussed club history together with the rise and fall in popularity. Discussions revealed that the number of clubs in Blackool has fallen from 32 down to 15, following the national trend.    More detail on the website.

If anyone managed to record the programme could you let us know please.  Ruth would like a copy if possible.

Information needed from Ladies...

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!

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.