This year we sent out a questionaire to all our members and almost 400 of you responded on a range of topics from the drinks on offer in the bar to what more events and activities you’d like to see more of at the club. Here’s what you told us
It takes a village… We started work on this pantomime in February 2024 It really has been a mammoth exercise. The first task was to get the doors to backstage open which involved clearing and cleaning a room that had been untouched for the best part of 20 years. So that first wave of […]
Held on 17th July 2024 Access to the small meeting hall was limited to Members on proof of membership either by membership card or checked against an up to date Membership List. Each Member at the meeting was supplied with two numbered ballot cards. The meeting was attended by 141 members. Card ballots were held […]
For those who missed the AGM or who want to read up on the details, here are the notes provided by committee members on the progress made in their own areas in 2023/4 The Annual Accounts for 2023, approved at the AGM, will be posted online once they have been formally signed off by the […]
Our annual elections to the Club Committee are next week in the TV lounge of the Members’ Bar between 8pm and 10pm on Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May. The results will be announced on Sunday 12th May and posted up online.What’s the vote for?Members of the Club Management Committee serve a two-year term, after […]
Sunday 28th April 12:00 (Main Hall) (NB: Members bar opens after the AGM) Members are invited to attend the club AGM on the above date Agenda: 1. Standing order vote to apply Rule 24 (Waiver of audit fees)* 2. To receive and approve the club accounts. 3. Appointment of scrutineers / tellers 4. Any other […]
It’s been an immense job fixing our roof and stopping the rain coming in, but we’re almost there! Huge thanks to all those involved. Here’s a little film to show you what we’ve been up to.
The scaffolding has finally come down from the front of the club and it’s looking splendid. Pride of place on top of the new roof is our magnificent, fully-restored cupola. it’s a fantastic site and a fine addition to the view from Newington Green. If you want to know more about the work being done […]
Between 2022-2023 a group of volunteers conducted oral history interviews with three generations of club members. The interview respondents told us about queues to get into the club on Saturday nights, meeting their partners, and bringing their kids. They described dressing up in sequinned dresses, singing around the piano on Sunday mornings, stag nights and […]
The eagerly-anticipated coach trip to the seaside finally set off last Sunday All aboard, destination Southend… And with weather like this, it looks like they sneaked off to the Mediterranean But it’s definitely Southend…looking great. Well done for all those involved in organising a splendid day out!