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THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE NORTHERN IRELAND FEDERATION OF CLUBS
Club
VOLUME 31 - Issue 8, 2018
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A message from your Chairman
such as the preferential Sky TV club policy is with another Mark Durkan, continues to be
tariff for club premises, and provider, you should check in limbo, despite everyone on
particularly being helpful for immediately, if this cover is the panel, including myself,
those clubs which enjoy sport included. the Federation Secretary,
and recreational rating relief. Harry Beckinsale, and other
A number of our registered clubs department representatives,
In consideration that the continue to face difficult times, agreeing the changes to be
said tariff was the result of with a degree of uncertainty implemented.
three years of negotiations, with what is likely to result from
which included meetings in the Brexit negotiations, which We seek to achieve a further
John Davidson, Chairman, London at Sky HQ, and at the seems to be a bargaining shop dimension of rating relief,
N.I. Federation of Clubs CORCA meeting in London at present. It may have been to that already available to
and, importantly, added to by best for respective UK political registered sports clubs. It is
As the end of 2018 approaches meetings with the rating agency leaders not to assume that a hoped to obtain more clarity on
I reflect on what might have in Belfast, we have not given vote to stay in was a certainty. the areas within a club which
been to make life somewhat up hope of our Legislative Nevertheless, we are where we may qualify for inclusion in the
easier for the registered club Assembly re-sitting in 2019. are, and can only hope that the said rating relief. I had hoped to
sector. Of course I speak of the
outcome will provide all that we have a positive message to convey
long overdue amendments to The benefit for our member hope for. to members by the time of the
Northern Ireland’s licensing clubs with substantial sports Federation AGM in March 2018,
legislation, which includes and leisure facilities has been a
changes in the legislation As referred to in my address but regretfully such was not the
Federation success story, which in 2017, the consultation case. However, we have been
pertaining to registered clubs. continues to provide benefits. on entertainment licensing, contacted regarding the 2020
Of course it was important that established by the then Minister, continued on page 4
The Clubs Order should have this provided mutual benefits
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rating review, so its very much a
case of watch this space.
for the role they played in the
growth of the Federation. RAOB supporting Making Tax Digital - What you need to know
As in all past years, the
continued support of our
associated suppliers is
Thanks is extended to Media
Marketing, for the range
of administrative services
local charities Making Tax Digital (MTD) starting on or after 1 April 2019). it is unlikely to be granted for post the club’s spreadsheets
paramount, and it is important and facilities placed at the comes into force on 1st April The current online VAT return will MTD. or manual book records to
that management committees, Federations disposal; Federation 2019 and is a major change to not meet the requirements. 3. In respect of maintenance HMRC compliant software
where and when possible, solicitor, Maura McKay of the administration of the tax of the club’s VAT record (used in the accountants practice).
Corporation Tax: Clubs pay
engage with those companies Shean Dickson Merrick; system. Keeping your financial keeping system: 4. To minimise reporting under
corporation tax on non mutual
in recognition of their support and Federation accountant, records will become increasingly • I f the club currently use MTD the club should ensure
income usually rent and interest.
of the sector. I wish to take this Lawrence Shearer of O’Hara digital and most businesses will accounting software, it will the quarterly reporting dates
The timings for clubs MTD for
opportunity to thank all our Shearer Chartered Accountants. need to use software to keep need to be upgraded or new for both VAT and MGD tie in
corporation tax have yet to be
suppliers, and assure them of the business records. For clubs software acquired. to the club’s financial year end.
confirmed but it will not become
importance of their assistance. Associations are essential if we who still use manual record • I f the club currently If annual VAT accounting is in
mandatory before April 2020.
are to achieve our goals. Member keeping, they will have to engage maintains VAT records on a operation you should review
I also wish to thank fellow clubs and their officials can feel an accountant to process this What are the exemptions? spreadsheet you will need to this election and consider
officers and members of the reassured that we will continue information to HMRC on their •T
here are exemptions for those acquire software which will whether it is still beneficial.
Executive Committee for in the search for improved behalf, making sure that the who are not able to engage allow returns and updates
their continued commitment conditions for our members. accountant they engage is MTD digitally for religious reasons to be made directly from the In respect of corporation and
throughout the year in servicing ready. For clubs, this is probably or due to a factor such as age, spreadsheets. other taxes, MTD will not
their areas of responsibility. In conclusion, we wish club the most important change in disability or location (e.g., no •A club can continue to use become mandatory until at
In particular, I pay tribute to management committees and Pictured above are senior officials and members of the RAOB, with the administration of the tax availability of broadband). These spreadsheets or manual books least 2020 by which time there
Federation Secretary, Harry their respective members, representatives of Cancer Focus NI and N.I. Chest Heart and Stroke, system since the introduction of exemptions are the same as the etc. to maintain financial will be greater clarity of the full
Beckinsale, and Treasurer, compliments of the season and at the recent RAOB HQ. annual fundraisng presentation in Belfast, VAT in 1973. current exemptions for VAT records e.g. cash received record keeping requirement for
Davy Larmour, both of whom I very best wishes for a peaceful where each charity was presented with a donation of £4,000. This is a online filing. book and cheque/direct clubs. Clubs should raise MTD
Essential elements for clubs: •V
AT registered clubs with takings
engage with on a daily basis. Of and prosperous New Year. truly magnificent effort, and yet another example of the excellent support debits ledgers, but the club’s with their own accountants to
• Paper records will no longer less than the VAT threshold
course, I am mindful of our late provided by registered clubs in support of local charities and good causes, accountant should be in a ensure that they are prepared
be sufficient: It will become (i.e., those who have registered
Executive Committee colleagues, John Davidson reinforcing the community aspect of our sector. position to reanalyse and for this change.
mandatory for almost all clubs to voluntarily) will initially be
use software to keep accounting exempt from MTD VAT
PC I
records. Paper accounting reporting but this exemption may
records will cease to meet the be removed from 2020 or later.
requirements of tax law. •W
hen MTD for income becomes
• Quarterly reporting: There mandatory there will be an
will be a requirement to submit exemption for social Clubs with a
updates to HMRC each quarter very small turnover; the level and
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Winter weather - is your club prepared? Calculating holidays at Christmas
Over recent years, increasingly Temporary Closures weather forecasts can help you checklists and logs are retained Christmas is a very busy time for only work 3 days a week, then
extreme weather patterns and & Footwear get a head start in preparing for at least this period. Incidents holiday requests. Clubs should their ‘holiday week’ will only
snowfall are causing disruptions If some pathways or entrances for upcoming hazardous which could give rise to a claim be aware that you can designate be for their usual 3 days of
and creating hazards that can become too dangerous or conditions, such as pre- should be communicated to specific periods of the year working.
lead to slips and falls. Clubs troublesome to clear, place emptively laying down grit or the club’s insurers. Arrange to where no employees can take
should endeavour to make the barriers and signs to close any arranging appropriate signage to take photos of the area where holiday time. In the hospitality If a member of staff works on
entrances and exits to the club footpaths that may propose a be placed on pathways. the accident took place to industry, December and, to a casual basis, or very irregular
as safe as possible. significant risk. Also, making demonstrate conditions at the a lesser extent, November are hours, then working out the
sure all employees are wearing Records time, especially if you have made often declared as times where accrued holiday entitlement
Gritting & Protecting Surfaces correct footwear is advisable to It’s important to document attempts to make the club safer. employees cannot take holidays. can be more difficult than for
Arrangements should be made help protect against avoidable as much as possible, such as If you have CCTV covering the full or part-time employees on
to minimise risks from snow slips/falls. Alternatively, if the retaining invoices/receipts for area, ensure that any images are All employees are entitled to set hours. It is therefore often
and ice, by gritting, snow club’s clothing policy typically items, in order to show you retained securely for three years. 5.6 weeks of holiday per year. A easiest to calculate holiday adapt this to include how many up to that point and it will
clearing and the closure of involves smarter shoes, it could have taken an active effort holiday year can be the calendar entitlement that accrues as hours the employee has worked calculate how much holiday they
some pathways, particularly be worthwhile to allow boots to combat the problems and Written Warnings and Signage year, the financial year or any hours worked. The holiday and you can calculate how much are entitled to at that moment.
outside stairs. It is wise to keep or more hard-wearing footwear potential dangers caused by Arrange to have some written other yearly time-frame the entitlement of 5.6 weeks is time they are due off.
a good supply of grit handy during winter. snow and ice. Keep a log to instructions and warning club may wish to use. The 5.6 equivalent to 12.07% of hours There is a Government
to help clear them. Gritting demonstrate when snow and ice signage on hand to inform weeks of holiday time applies worked over a year. When an employee requests calculator which can assist with
is not an automatic way of Preparation and Reaction have appeared and the action members of the public that to all employees, full, part-time holiday then you simply work all types of holiday questions
ensuring you are blameless but Ignorance is not a defence taken to reduce the risk posed. there is a risk of falling/slipping and casual, although it is only Therefore, if an employee works out how many hours they have and we recommend clubs use
it is definitely recommended, against a claim, so make sure Remember, a claimant has and that reasonable care should applied to a typical week of 10 hours, they are entitled to worked and see how much time it if in doubt about how much
especially around important steps are taken to reduce three years from the date of the be taken. Not providing these work. Therefore, a part-time 72.6 minutes paid holiday time they have accrued - replace the leave an employee is due:
thoroughfares like car-parks, foreseeable risk whenever incident in which to pursue a warning signs will leave the club employee will still receive 5.6 (12.07/100 x 10 = 1.21 hours above figures with the hours https://www.gov.uk/calculate-your-
entrances and exits. possible. Paying attention to claim, so it is important that more open to a liability claim. weeks leave, although if they = 72.63 minutes). You simply that the employee has worked holiday-entitlement
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INTRODUCING
Questions & Answers
Q. A Member has been A. The Committee is unable places since these persons are that the widest proportion of
proposed for the Committee to veto a new Committee automatically elected. member’s possible use the Club
which has caused concern to the Member or a candidate for the The Committee could consider regularly although ultimately
current Committee. There have Committee. a reduction of the size of the putting off a frequent member
been allegations made against Whilst I understand your Committee going forwards to encourage a non-frequent
this person previously and we reasons for wishing to do so I am which could prevent this type of member to attend more can be
do not think it would be good also sure you understand why situation from occurring in the self-defeating. There is no easy
for the Club if they were elected a Club Committee is not given future. Regarding this specific answer on this point.
to the Committee. Can we the power to prevent a Member Member, if there have been It is also difficult to get people
refuse to let this Member stand from being elected to the allegations made about them to respond to surveys in large A new and unexpected single malt.
for election to the then the Committee can use the numbers - if you have email
Committee. We would usually
Committee? Club’s disciplinary procedures addresses then there are some
hope that there is a broad
online solutions which may
selection of nominations to the
Committee which would allow
to address the allegations. This
would be the correct way to assist or include the survey on To be a Sexton is a spiritual trade
for the Club Members to vote
for their preferred candidates.
deal with the allegations rather
than to try and prevent them
the membership renewal form.
A good way to do a survey would and whiskey is their favourite spirit
This means that the Members from standing for election to the be to incentivise it, e.g. offer
will elect the candidates that Committee. a free drink voucher for every
they consider are best placed Member who completes the
Q. We have the problem of a survey for example.
to represent their interests and large membership base but few
take the Club forward in a Whilst there are some It is the Sexton who rises at the final
‘core’ users. The Committee
positive direction. It can be a have suggested we survey the difficulties I do think the survey moment and ushers the departed
problem when you have fewer Members and find out what is worth pursuing. I would
nominations than available suggest that the following survey soul off into the next realm.
we could do to increase their
usage of the Club. Do you have categories be looked into:
any suggestions for how such a •D rinks - Beer, Wine, Spirits, The Sexton Single Malt challenges
survey should work or what we Soft Drinks etc. - What do
should seek to establish? Members think of the Club’s those to make choices every day
current selection. Do they that will add up to a life story
A. I think it is useful to look
want specific items added
at his type of situation every so worth telling.
Contract and Domestic Upholstery Specialists to the menu? Do they want
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Surveys will be helpful to an etc. Surveys can be useful to
extent although they often rely tell you the general area you copper pot stills.
on a Member who does not use can improve on but often
the Club often being able to put Members themselves will not
into words or answers exactly be able to name a specific
Aged exclusively in Oloroso Sherry
why they do not use the Club product they want added but butts, this modern malt is versatile
too often. It could be the Club’s will be able to describe if they
fault for not ensuring that the and perfect for mixing or sipping.
want more choice, or more
services and facilities which products of a certain price
are offered appeal to the wider point or from a local area
membership instead of the core (perhaps introducing rotating
users but whether or not the local beers).
Members concerned would be •F ood - Are they happy with
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when they want food or bar think the outside or the inside duties. An honorarium is, by unwilling to recruit new
Mini options
snacks but the Club does not of the Club could use some definition, a ‘voluntary fee for a members then the club will
serve food at those times? It improvements. What about voluntary service.’ It is accepted not survive in the long term.
may be that Members do not the furniture and layout of the that an honorarium is not a The club may promote the
need a full catered service but bar and communal areas. salary and in the past recipients occasional Open Day during
are just happy with bar snacks Finally, their general activities - of honoraria have been left to which members of the Public
such as homemade sausage
rolls and sandwiches.
•E
ntertainment - Does the
do they eat and drink out a lot
and only occasionally use the
Club? If this is the case, then
declare the sums received on
their personal tax returns, which
include their other earnings.
could be invited in to view the
club and at such events could be
meet members and in particular
this Christmas...
entertainment the Club offers Since 1993, HMRC has taken members of the Committee
why only occasional usage. If
bring them to the Club or the view that ‘in general, who may feel able to get to
they do not eat and drink out
does it put them off. Would honoraria are taxable and it is propose them as Candidates. I
a lot is there something the am sure that in most cases a bit
they come into the Club if Club could offer that would up to the payer to deduct tax
entertainment such as Bingo, under PAYE.’ The ‘payer’ in of common sense is all that is
encourage them to use the Club required and if the occasional
Cards, Quizzes were offered? more often. If a Member goes such cases is the club and not,
Equally, does the singer the for example, the Treasurer who unsuitable member slips through
out a lot but only uses the Club the net, they can soon be dealt
Club hosts on Saturday night may pay his own honorarium to
infrequently, why is that? These with under the rules. If an Open
put some Members off from himself as a matter of practice.
are the type of areas we would Day is arranged, it will need to
attending? The survey should HMRC advises: ‘If you are
look at regarding the proposed have a Temporary Event Notice
be as much discovering what paying an honorarium for the
survey. first time, or if payments you in place.
current activities need to be
changed as to finding out Q. I am a Club Secretary and have made before have not Q. Following a recent VAT
what new items to introduce. receive an honorarium. Do I been taxed under PAYE, your inspection, HMRC questioned
have to pay tax on this? Tax Office will tell you what to our practice of not applying
•T
he feel of the Club - Are
do.’ The Tax Office referred to VAT on room hire to members
they proud of the Club. A. Some Secretaries, although
here is the one which covers the or on income from the snooker
Would they be proud to not employed, do receive
address of the club and may not table light meters. Can you
bring a friend to the Club. payments of honoraria in
be the same as the office-holder’s please confirm your advice
Do they feel welcome when compensation for the time
own Tax Office. previously given on this subject?
they attend the Club, do they they spend on their voluntary
Q. Due to falling membership A. The club is correct in not
levels, a new member of our applying VAT on these two
Committee has suggested that specific sources of income.
Chartered Accountants we try to ‘recruit’ new members The hire of the club’s rooms to
and Statutory Auditors from several new housing members is exempt from VAT
complexes that have been and Section 10 of Notice 701/5
built in and around our area. Clubs and Associations refers to
Another member of Committee this particular matter. The use
has advised that our rule book of snooker table light meters
states that any new member is also exempt from VAT and
joining needs to be known by Section 3.5.7 of Notice 701/45
and proposed and seconded by Sport refers to this matter. I
two current members. Is there support your reply to HMRC
a way that we can work around giving details of the above Notice
this rule? references stating that the club
A. Technically the member is not in breach of any VAT
in question is correct in payment requirements.
stating that Candidates for If you have any questions you need
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people into their venues two weeks after the Gunners Christmas tree decorations, the brand new for 2018; it has a real
with over 40 festive games hosts Spurs in the Premier multi-serve cocktail pitchers talk-about factor and will help festive fun to outlets but will also have a great time. People want
exclusively live on Sky Sports. League for the first time this will bring theatre to outlets drive WKD sales for stockists help licensees maximise seasonal to have fun at Christmas, so
December starts off with a season. Other quarter-final and a humorous festive twist during the key festive period. opportunities by encouraging outlets need to gear-up to deliver
hat-trick of Premier League matches include Middlesbrough to proceedings. With four consumers to trade-up to multi- memorable nights out; with our
derbies starting with Chelsea v Burton Albion and Chelsea delicious seasonal recipes (Berry A social media campaign will serve cocktails. The activity will Cocktail Baubles, seasonal POS
welcoming Fulham at Stamford v Bournemouth to decide who Christmas, Halo Cheeky, Mango support the in-outlet activity, both support WKD stockists and a huge awareness-raising
Ho Ho and WKD Frostbite), raising awareness of the special and engage WKD consumers. social media campaign, WKD
Bridge, before heading north will be the final two teams to
WKD sharing cocktails are a cocktails and encouraging The best way to build festive has things all wrapped up,”
to The Emirates as Arsenal enter February’s final.
great way for groups of friends to consumers to seek out WKD’s sales is to ensure that customers Grabham concludes.
host Tottenham Hotspur;
dispute, with the winner staying darts action as Sky Sports is enjoy Northern Ireland’s No.1 over-sized festive baubles. The
and finishing in Anfield as December continues to pack all
firmly in world title contention, once again the place to watch traditional ready to drink brand digital support will also include
Liverpool face Everton. the punches as Dillian Whyte
while the loser’s career will be the most popular darts event with complementing spirits, opportunities for consumers
and Dereck Chisora enter the
dealt a huge blow in more ways of the year. A record field of 96 liqueurs and soft drink mixers. to win seasonal giveaways,
Licensed premises can also ring in a rematch at The O2 on
than one! players will assemble in north such as WKD bobble-hats and
show exclusively live EFL games Saturday 22nd December. The The festive cocktail recipes are Christmas Bauble pitchers.
in the run-up to Christmas heavyweight duo will collide London for the biggest and best
quick and easy for staff to mix,
including an East Midlands again, just over two years since Alexandra Palace plays host darts tournament. Will Rob
and the multi-serve format “High-energy or celebratory
showdown between Derby Whyte claimed a hotly-disputed for another year of the World Cross maintain his winning
will not only create a visual occasions with friends are what
and Nottingham Forest, which split decision victory. Both Darts Championship. From streak for another year; or will impact but also ease pressure RTDs are all about,” explains
rounds off a weekend that sees Londoners will be keen to have 13th December to 1st January, Michael Van Gerwen reclaim at the bar during key trading Amanda Grabham, Head of
West Brom travel to Sheffield the final word in a long-running venues can enjoy 16 days of live the grand prize? periods. With themed posters, Brand Marketing - Alcohol at
table-talkers and in-outlet screen SHS Drinks, owner of WKD.
media making club/pub-goers “Our impactful Christmas
Exciting months of sport are ahead of us and these are the fixtures not to be missed;
aware of what’s on offer, the pitchers will not only bring
DECEMBER Tuesday 18th Dec. - Carabao Cup Quarter Finals:
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Sunday 2nd Dec. - Arsenal v Tottenham - kick off 14.05
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Wednesday 26th Dec. - International Cricket:
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to 1st January - 2018/19 World Darts Championship Wednesday 26th Dec. - Sheffield Utd v Derby County - kick off 15.00
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Middlesbrough v Burton Albion - kick off 19.45 Thursday 3rd Jan. - Manchester City v Liverpool - kick off 20.00
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from our business
to yours, this Christmas!
Black Bush Alight will fuse the worlds
of Irish whiskey and candle making
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series next month, ‘Black Bush all over the world, helping
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Northern Ireland men best chance of Down Royal Festival of Racing
surviving prostate cancer in the UK celebrates 20th anniversary in style
Northern Ireland men have the improved life expectancy. The 20th, and final, Down by Sean Flanagan riding
best chance of surviving prostate There was also better treatment Royal Festival of Racing has First Approach, while Rachel
cancer in the UK, the Cancer available now, particularly taken place at Down Royal Blackmore rode a stunning race
Focus Northern Ireland annual radiotherapy which, he said, was Racecourse, with Road to to take Bedrock to victory in
Men’s Health Conference has “state of the art” in Northern Respect taking home the last The WKD Grade 2 Hurdle.
heard recently. Ireland and dramatically ever JNwine.com Champions
improved the chance of survival. Chase title. Off the track, Eamonn Carr
Professor Joe O’Sullivan, from from Armagh was named Most
Queen’s University Belfast “There has been a 40% The two-day event of World Stylishly Dressed Male and
(QUB), addressed delegates on reduction in prostate cancer Class National Hunt Racing was presented with a bespoke
the theme, Prostate Cancer in death in the UK in the last 15 culminated in a fantastic win by tailoring experience with Suitor
Northern Ireland: Improving years. I would predict a further Road to Respect ridden by Sean Brothers Belfast, as well as
Lives and Lifestyles. decrease in mortality in the Flanagan, who powered away a supply of WKD from the
years to come,” he added. from Woodland Opera in the Festival sponsors.
Prof. O’Sullivan, said that there final stretch to take the victory.
was a “significant difference” in He also stressed the importance (l-r) Gerry McElwee, head of cancer prevention, Cancer Focus NI; Tristan Day two, JNwine.com Ladies
survival rates between Northern of research. “Even a small Kelso, British Dental Association NI; and guest speaker, Gillian Prue, The Grade 1 Chase is the Day, saw specially invited
Ireland and other UK regions. country like ours can be curtain opener for the guests gather for a celebration
Queen’s University Belfast, call for HPV vaccination for boys in Northern
involved in world leading season and has completely of Ladies in Racing including
Ireland to be introduced urgently.
More than 1,000 men are research. We have a prostate revolutionised National Hunt Sandra Hughes, Maureen JNwine.com Champion Chase winner, Sean Flanagan, pictured with Road
diagnosed with the disease in cancer centre of excellence at Other speakers at the Maghaberry, Sandra Gordon racing in Ireland, and this final Mullins, Jessica Harrington and To Respect trainer, Noel Meade. Picture © Matt Mackey / Press Eye.
Northern Ireland each year, Queen’s, with a large portfolio conference included Dr from Cancer Focus NI and renewal was a fitting celebration Nina Carberry.
making it the most common of trials and around 3,500 local Gillian Prue, QUB, who spoke Paul Thompson, Probation for the crowds at Down Royal Also crowned on Ladies Billecart-Salmon Champagne
form of male cancer here. Of men taking part in them.” about the importance of the Board NI, spoke on the PBNI Racecourse. Alice Plunkett, presenter of ITV Day was the winner of the House, enjoying an overnight
these, around 270 die annually. HPV vaccine for males. Barry Lifestyle project, and Maresa Racing, was on hand to give Billecart-Salmon Most Stylishly stay, dinner in the 17th century
The professor said that leading Rooney, from the South East McGettigan, from Cancer Focus Day one of the Festival kicked tips and expert commentary Dressed Lady competition. It house and a tour of the
Prof. O’Sullivan said that the research was also a quality driver Trust, addressed the conference NI, talked about the Big Lottery off with The Eventsec Maiden of the races - some of the most was Shileen McConville from vineyards.
disease was becoming more that improved the health service about the health promotion Fund Well Aware project for the Hurdle, which was also won applauded in the industry, Lurgan who walked away with
common, largely because of generally. work being done at HMP over 60s. including the a bespoke prize of two nights General Manager of Down
JNwine.com in Paris, before travelling to Royal Racecourse, Mike Todd
Champion Chase.
Air Ambulance NI
Mareuil-sur-Aÿ to stay at the said of the 20th anniversary
event; “The 20th Down Royal
Festival of Racing has been
a huge success, with some
Get to know more about a paramedic, 365 days of the situation. If a patient thrilling races and even more
YOUR Air Ambulance NI year, operating for twelve reaches hospital exciting winners.
Air Ambulance NI (AANI), in hours every day. They attend within the Golden
partnership with the Northern some of the most traumatic Hour (60 minutes “What’s special about this year
Ireland Ambulance Service medical incidents across the after their injury) their is that all those who attended,
(NIAS), provides the Helicopter province and are dedicated to chances of survival are raced, and won, will go down
Emergency Medical Service delivering the very best possible dramatically increased. in the history books as being
(HEMS) for the region. pre- hospital care, both at the part of our 20th celebrations.
NIFC Secretary, Harry Beckinsale, with Kerry On behalf of everyone at Down
scene anti whilst transferring the What is not widely
Anderson and Dr Andrew Topping, at a recent Royal Racecourse, I’d like to
Serious or life-threatening patient to the most appropriate known is that AANI
visit to the AANI Headquarters, Maze. thank our sponsors, partners,
situations can happen to anyone hospital for their specific is a charity. Each day
at any time and on average, injuries. costs in the region of £5,500 AANI is fortunate to count on staff and racegoers, for making
every single day in Northern and £2m is needed each year to tremendous public support and this weekend an amazing
Ireland, one individual finds Our EC135 helicopter can get keep their air ambulance service good will, and never take this celebration of 20 years of the
Off the track, County Armagh swept up the awards over the
themselves in desperate anywhere in the province in operational. They rely entirely for granted. It’s not only the Down Royal Festival of Racing
two days of racing, with Armagh man Eamonn Carr collecting
need of AANI. The charity’s approximately twenty-five to on support from the public and medical crew who save lives, but and a phenomenal two days of
the prize for Most Stylishly Dressed Male, and Shileen
operational helicopter carries thirty minutes and the rapid local businesses, including gifts the people who support their world class racing.”
McConville from Lurgan, the Most Stylishly Dressed Lady title.
a crew compiling pilot, doctor, response is vital in an emergency in wills. service. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
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UGAAWA Monthly Merit Award winner It’s a clean sweep for Glenavon
by Tony McGee
October was one of the busiest Gary Hamilton has been great honour to win this award
months this year, with club named Manager of the Month two times in a row and I would
games dominating the GAA for October by the Northern like to thank the Football
scene. That meant there was Ireland Football Writers’
Writers’ for recognising our
plenty to consider for our Association.
Quinn Building Products- achievements this year.
UGAAWA Merit Award. But The Glenavon gaffer completed
when everything was sifted the month with a 100% record, “Personally, I believe that my
through, the gong rang for claiming league wins over players deserve all the credit for
Ballycran hurler, James Coyle. Coleraine, Glentoran and
this award as they have been the
Newry City, as well as a Mid-
Ulster Cup win over Loughgall. ones who have performed well
Not only did the No 15 hit the
net twice but he was central to on a consistent basis.
the biggest upset in any of the It’s the fourth time Hamilton
championships this year. The has won the prestigious award “We had a fantastic October
Down champions dethroned and the second time he has won
and although we started
the high-riding Slaughtneil it this season.
November with a defeat, I’m
who were Ulster club kingpins
Upon collecting the Belleek delighted with our form in
for the past few seasons, which
made Ballycran a 9/1 shot. trophy, Hamilton said, “It’s a recent weeks.”
Glenavon boss, Gary Hamilton, collects his October Manager of the Month
“I’m delighted to receive this Award from Keith Bailie.
award,” enthused James at a
reception in Quinn’s Corner, Glenavon FC midfielder Andy “I would also like to thank
Donaghmore. “I have to thank Quinn Building Products Sales & Managing Director, Seamus McMahon (left), presents the UGAAWA October Hall has been named NIFWA the coaching staff and my
my team-mates for helping me Merit Award to Down hurler, James Coyle, with UGAAWA Chairman, John Martin. Picture by Jim Dunne Player of the Month for teammates at Glenavon, as
to win this award - for giving October. without them I would not be
me the opportunity to win it. in the second half, against in this position.”
It is really an award for the 17 Ballymacnab in the Armagh Winger, Hall, helped the
players who took part in the
game and I thank the Ulster
SFC final.
Leinster win hurling final Lurgan Blues to three league
victories in the month, scoring
Hall’s manager Gary Hamilton
was also keen to praise Hall. He
GAA Writers, sincerely, for Coming under the spotlight, against both Glentoran and said, “I’m delighted Andy has
honouring me.” too, was Castleblayney hurler Newry City. won this award because I don’t
Fergal Rafter who gave an think he gets the recognition he
Ballycran pulled off a surprising exhibition of free-taking, Hall said, “I really didn’t expect deserves. He is one of the most
4-15 to 1-14 victory over holders including pointing a sideline to win this award. I’m delighted underrated players in the league.
Slaughtneil at Corrigan Park puck, in the UJHC semi- and I would like to thank the He has been fantastic in recent
with Coyle (29) netting twice final against Clonduff, at Football Writers’ for the Belleek months and this award is fully
but, also, having a hand in Crossmaglen. trophy. deserved.”
the overall scheme of this
remarkable win that sent the The presentation to James Dundela FC’s Jordan
Mourne men into the final, Coyle, who received an Hughes has won the NIFWA
against Cushendall, at Armagh, engraved Belleek Living Vase,
Championship Player of the
with great confidence. hand-crafted silver cuff links
Month award for October.
from Carlingford Design House
Coyle got the nod for the and training gear from O’Neill’s
International Sportswear, Hughes, who also won the
award ahead of Scotstown’s
Conor McCarthy, who was made by Quinn Building September award, has been
had a tremendous game in Products Sales & Marketing in superb form for the Duns
the football championship Director Seamus McMahon. Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, John Horan, with winning Leinster in recent months. He scored
defeat of Derrygonnelly, and In addition, he will receive two captain, Sean Bennett (left), and Paul Tobin following the M.Donnelly seven goals in October
Crossmaglen’s Rian O’Neill, complimentary tickets to the GAA Wheelchair Hurling All-Ireland Finals match with Munster and including a hat-trick against
who starred, particularly UGAAWA annual Presentation Leinster at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown, Glenavon midfielder, Andy Hall, is the NI Football Writers Association Ballyclare Comrades at Dixon
when moved to midfield Dinner on 1st February 2019. Dublin. Photo by Barry Cregg/Sportsfile Player of the Month for October. Park.
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NO. 105
1967 Celtic players could not be presented with the trophy on the pitch.
Instead, club captain Billy McNeill had to be ushered round the
outside of the stadium under armed escort. He then climbed the
stairs to the presentation podium where he finally held the trophy
aloft to enormous cheers from the crowd. Jubilant fans danced in
Lisbon Lions triumph the streets of Glasgow after hearing of their club’s 2-1 win.
The 11 players became known as the Lisbon Lions - the first non-
Latin side to win the European championships, with all of them
born within a 30 mile radius of Glasgow.
Packers win Super Bowl I
With the American
Football season now in
full swing, we thought it
appropriate to give the
uninitiated of you an
insight into the origins
The magnificent “Lisbon Lions”, the first British side to win the coveted of the, now world
European Cup. famous, Super Bowl.
In 1967 Celtic became the first British team to win the European The Super Bowl was Packers coach, Vince Lombardi, whose name
Cup, beating favourites Inter Milan 2-1. created in 1967 when adorns the famous Super Bowl trophy.
two rival leagues, the National Football League (NFL) and the
An estimated crowd of 70,000 crammed into the Portuguese American Football League (AFL), decided to merge. The AFL had
National Stadium in Lisbon to witness the Glasgow side lift the become the NFL’s first serious competitor for 40 years when it
greatest prize in club football. began in 1960, and within six years merger talks had started. It was
decided during these talks that the winners of the respective leagues
Milan had been champions of Europe three times in the past should meet on an annual basis to determine the world champion
four years and this was only their second defeat in continental of American Football. This match would be known as the Super
competition in that time. Bowl. The NFL originally wanted this clash of giants to be known
as The Big One, but AFL founder Lamar Hunt came up with the
As the final whistle blew, euphoric Celtic fans poured onto the name Super Bowl after seeing his daughter play with a toy called
pitch to celebrate their team’s victory, many whooping with joy and Super Ball. The name did not become official for another two years
waving banners. though, as owners originally labelled the contest with the less-than-
inspiring title of AFL-NFL World Championship game.
The manager, Jock Stein, said, ‘There is not a prouder man on
God’s Earth than me at this moment. Winning was important, but Super Bowl I, which took place in 1967, was contested between the
it was the way that we won that has filled me with satisfaction. We Green Bay Packers of the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs of the
did it by playing football; pure, beautiful, inventive football. There AFL. The game was played in L.A., and over 61,000 fans watched
was not a negative thought in our heads.’ the Packers take a 35-10 victory, and picking up the first Super Bowl
trophy in the process.
According to the Celtic players, Stein told his players to “go out and
enjoy themselves” at the start of the match. But it could all have
turned out very differently. Within minutes of kick-off defender
Jim Craig felled Renato Cappellini and Alessandro Mazolla netted
It happened in 1967...
the resulting penalty. Milan held on to their early lead until half- Football - Tottenham Hotspur defeated Chelsea 2-1 to win the F.A. Cup,
time. But shortly after the break Celtic full-back Tommy Gemmel in what was known as the “Cockney Cup Final”.
scored the equaliser. The goal gave Celtic the inspiration the players Boxing - Muhammad Ali was stripped of his World Heavyweight
needed. They continued to attack the Italian goal until Gemmel Champion titles and banned from boxing for his refusal to be inducted into
again stormed up the left wing, passed back to Bobby Murdoch, the United States Army.
who sent a powerful shot towards the goal which was deflected into Horse Racing - Rank outsider Foinavon won the Grand National at
the net by Stevie Chalmers to give the Glasgow side a 2-1 lead. odds of 100/1, after being the only horse to avoid a mêlée at the 23rd
fence. The fence was officially named after Foinavon in 1984.
The celebrations began immediately and although the Portuguese Tennis - Legendary American ladies player, Billy Jean King, defeated
police feared the crowd would get out of control, there was no Britain’s Ann Jones 6-3 6-4 to win the Women’s Singles Championship.
hooliganism. But the chaos inside the stadium meant that the
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