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THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE NORTHERN IRELAND FEDERATION OF CLUBS
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VOLUME 32 - Issue 1, 2019
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Federation Update
Minutes of the Executive Meeting
Hosted by Philip Russell Limited,
on Wednesday 9th January 2019
The Federation Executive in the UK have made remain unchanged, in that, in passed as a true record by Tommy
Committee received a warm representation in respect to this all cases, the first port of call McMinn and Jim Hanna.
welcome to the offices of Philip license, in view of which we are should be the club insurers,
Russell Limited, by Michael happy for them to take the lead which, if your club insurance is The next Executive Committee
Barnes, General Manager, and in this matter. with Rollins Club Insurance, meeting will be hosted by the
Rhonda Simpson, Sales Manager. should be ‘DAS’. Our Federation Felons Club, Belfast. Details
The Secretary provided details colleague Joe Patterson, who of the Federation AGM, to be
Prior to commencing the of a meeting with a supplier in has experience in this field, is hosted by the RAOB Club In
Philip Russell Limited has been supplying the licensed trade for over 40 years and within this time have meeting, the Chairman, John the annual process of renewing keen to underline this advice. Belfast on Saturday 9th March
Davidson, thanked Philip trade associations. He continues to emphasise that 2019, will be included on the
established many great trading relationships with clubs large and small across the province. Russell Ltd for inviting the following procedure is of the agenda, as will correspondence
Federation to their head office, The Secretary was pleased to utmost importance. to club secretaries, together with
Our extensive range offers everything you need to run a busy bar including all the leading brands at the right and for the hospitality provided, confirm that, at the time of Club Review.
One Call, One Order, Great pricing! following which he invited the the meeting, our suppliers At this point the Treasurer, David
Secretary, Harry Beckinsale, to have reaffirmed their support Larmour, provided a financial At this point the Chairman
We have a friendly sales team waiting to hear from you and an efficient delivery service to ensure the read the minutes of the previous of the Federation. Members report. He continued to provide closed the meeting, again
meeting, hosted by Diageo. should be aware that this allows an overview of membership expressing thanks to Philip
correct order reaches you on time province wide. renewals, the vast majority Russell Ltd.
us to maintain Federation
Correspondence was covered, membership fees at the same of which are now received by
It’s that simple ... Give Rhonda a call on 07968 872951 to discuss how we can help. standing order. The report was Harry Beckinsale, Secretary
with explanations provided. level since inception of the
Included, was a particularly Federation, and of course to
relevant case involving a club maintain our administration,
which was in dispute in part of helplines, and day-to-day
Michael Barnes (General Manager) and Rhonda
its supply chain. With respect to activities on behalf of members.
Simpson (Sales Manager) pictured with members both parties, it is not appropriate
of the NI Federation of Club Committee at their to provide innermost details, but A discussion took place on the
first meeting of 2019 held at the offices of Philip needless to say the matter was number of clubs experiencing
resolved satisfactorily. difficulty. Of course this is an
Russell Limited. ongoing matter of concern, and
Speaking at the event John Davidson said A number of calls have, and not helped by the suspended
continued to be received on Assembly. We are aware that
“The H & W Welders Club, Belfast have been the MCPL license, which is for amendments to the Clubs
trading with Philip Russell Limited for a number showing films. However, we Order, Accounts Regulations
of years. Philip Russell Limited has supplied the agree with our associates in the and other issues remain in
UK, in that we object to this limbo until such times that
majority of our products at competitive prices
additional license. As registered, everyone is back in Stormont.
throughout this time, with Rhonda and the team we are not public venues.
having always provided excellent customer Additionally, to our knowledge, Employment legislation remains
service, with a smile.” they have not detailed which an issue for some, and often
films they license. As stated results in calls from club officials.
previously, our counterparts Our employment guidelines
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CORCA group meet at Westminster Staff problems? PCI refurbishment at
CBE, Joint Chairman of the Clubs APPG would send a letter The meeting then addressed the
Rollins Club Insurance can H&W Welders See next issue
Clubs APPG and the Chief
Executive of the Association of
to the appropriate Government
department in order to seek
merger between the PPL and
PRS For Music into one body
now provide wider cover! Pubs Clubs & Interiors (PCI) the club premises to benefit
Conservative Clubs (ACC) and clarification on any exemptions whose purpose is to administer
are delighted to have been members and guests, the latest
in attendance on behalf of the for clubs. the licensing of music used in The NIFC is always here to the club follows the required appointed to complete a materials and design were
CIU were: President, George public. It was agreed that a letter assist clubs with problems, and procedure, then it will usually
Dawson CMD; Vice-President, The next item on the agenda clarifying the body’s position refurbishment at the iconic utilised in completing the
employment problems are one receive free legal representation
John Tobin; General Secretary, was the letters received by regarding Members’ Clubs of the most common topics we and also be covered for any costs H&W Welders Club, in Dee finished project to the highest
Kenneth D. Green CMD; NEC some clubs from the Motion would be sent to PPL PRS Ltd are asked about. or damages. Street, Belfast. level. Next month’s issue of
Member, Les Hepworth CMD; Picture Licensing Company from the Clubs APPG. Club Review will feature images
Lord Smith of Hindhead CBE,
Joint Chairman of the All-Party CIU Legal Consultant, Allyn (MPLC) stating that they may Clubs should still continue to If you can establish that In keeping with the club policy of the fully completed eye-
Parliamentary Group for Clubs Walton; Gerry Sutcliffe (CIU need to purchase a licence if Other topics discussed included: contact the NIFC with any such procedures have been provided of maintaining and developing catching project.
and the Chief Executive of the Parliamentary Liaison) and they broadcast anything other the continuing recruitment of problems or questions which by an independent professional
Federation AGM
Stephen Goulding (Head Office than sport, music or news on more Members of Parliament arise due to employment, but HR advisor, then you may be
Association of Conservative Clubs.
Manager). televisions in their clubs. It was and Members of the House it is equally important to also able to recover this cost from
The latest meeting of the All- agreed that the vast majority of Lords to the Clubs APPG; consult with the club’s insurers. your insurers.
Party Parliamentary Group for On the agenda was a discussion of Members’ Clubs would current Government policy Clubs are reminded that the NI Federation of Clubs
Non-Profit Making Members’ of the Making Tax Digital have no need to purchase on gaming machines used in Currently, most club insurance For those insured under a Annual General Meeting is being held in the
Clubs (Clubs APPG) took place initiative by HMRC which has the licence and that a letter clubs and the variations in policies include some form DAS policy, with Rollins Club RAOB HQ, 17 Church Street, Belfast,
at the House of Commons on the aim of making all businesses would be sent from the Clubs interpretations of the Licensing of employment cover, usually Insurance, it states:- “The policy on Saturday 9th March, 2019, 10am - Noon.
Tuesday, 4th December. file their accounts online and APPG to the MPLC to make Act by Local Authorities. at very little extra cost to the will pay legal costs up to £100,000,
policy. If you do not have A letter of invitation to the AGM, has been
whether some Members’ Clubs them aware of any concerns including solicitors’ and barristers’ forwarded to Club Secretaries,
The meeting was chaired by would be exempt from the held by the Clubs APPG’s The next meeting of the Clubs insurance employment cover, fees, court costs, expenses for expert
you may want to raise this together with this issue of Club Review.
Lord Smith of Hindhead changes. It was agreed that the stakeholders. APPG will be set at a later date. witnesses, attendance expenses,
with your insurers, as it is an accountants’ fees and employment
important addition. compensation awards. It will
also pay the costs of appealing or
The problem is, that whilst defending an appeal”.
clubs may have this cover Chartered Accountants
and Statutory Auditors
included in their policy, You can therefore understand
it usually has small print the importance of informing
which states that the insurers the insurance provider at the
should be contacted prior to earliest opportunity.
disciplinary action being taken, -
even if this is simply inviting an Dermot Rollins has informed us
employee to a meeting. that the majority of their clients
now enjoy wider cover, which
Insurers should definitely be
provides for incidences where
contacted if an employee resigns
procedures may not have been
or is dismissed. Clubs often
followed correctly.
only inform their insurers when
a legal challenge is received and
Details of the wider cover
this is often too late. For the
provided by Rollins Club
club to be covered by a typical
Insurance (referred to above)
insurance policy, the insurers
will be outlined at the
want to be notified prior to any
Federation AGM.
action being taken. They then
require the club to follow their Dermot Rollins,
preferred procedure. If indeed Rollins Club Insurance
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AGM
Preparing for an Annual General Meeting proposer, who may reply to the
debate. A motion may be ultra
vires—that is, outside the scope
the substantive motion until
it is put to the vote. Before the
vote on each amendment the
of the meeting—and should chairman should repeat its
immediately be ruled out of wording so that there is a clear
An AGM is held to transact the meeting; and the notice of present. Most club rules require preserve order, only one person order by the chairman. understanding of the matter on
certain business: the report any motion must be submitted a quorum. This is to prevent a should be on their feet at the which a vote is being taken.
on the ballot for officers and
committee (unless they are
within ten days following the
posting of the notice. Rules can
small, poorly attended meeting
making decisions which affect
same time. When the Chairman
rises any other speaker should
An amendment is a proposal to
alter the wording of a motion Similarly the substantive motion
Annual General Meeting
elected at the AGM itself); the
report on the accounts; the
also say that the agenda must be
posted for a specified number
the whole club. sit down and this should be
insisted upon. Unless this is
and may be moved at any time
during the discussion of the
should be read out again before
the vote. When those ‘for’ and
‘Be Prepared’
adoption of the accounts, as of days before the date of the The meeting must proceed with done, a meeting can degenerate original motion. Special care ‘against’ in each vote have been
audited; and other reports as meeting. each item of business taken into disarray and chaos. must be taken over this if the counted, the chairman should
required by a club’s own rules. in the order in which it appears meeting is not to be allowed announce the result. If a large
Before the meeting it is essential on the agenda. A normal agenda A proposal for discussion to become confused. The number of people are voting,
Firstly, it is essential for for whoever is taking the Chair begins with confirmation of the is a `motion’ and when it proposal requires a proposer the President should appoint
the AGM to be properly - Club President or Chairman minutes of the previous AGM, is accepted it becomes a and seconder before it can be two ‘tellers’ to count the votes.
summoned. This usually depending on the club’s rules any business arising from them, ‘resolution’. Before discussion considered by the meeting. The The tellers should both count
involves a notice being placed - to undertake a careful study then the Treasurer’s report on begins, a motion must be chairman should present an the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ votes. If there
on the club notice board of the agenda. This will mean the accounts, the election of proposed and seconded. A amendment to the meeting, is any disagreement the vote
announcing the date and time he can conduct the business officers, and so on. motion that is proposed, but once it has been properly MUST be taken again. When an
of the meeting and requesting effectively and also spot any finds no seconder, lapses and proposed and seconded, in issue is controversial a close vote
motions to be submitted to the difficult matters that might The presiding officer, mindful the meeting proceeds to next terms such as: ‘To the motion may be disputed so it is useful to
Secretary by a certain date. arise. Preparation is crucial to of the need for a well-ordered, business. When a motion is before the meeting the following be prepared for a written vote.
the success of the meeting. good tempered and constructive proposed and seconded it is amendment has been duly
The rules of most clubs provide meeting, must see that the open for discussion. No speaker proposed and seconded, One further possible motion
that a notice of the AGM shall When the meeting starts, the agenda is followed strictly. should be allowed to address that...’ The wording of the is `That this meeting do now
be exhibited at least twenty- Chairman should satisfy himself Speakers should stand when the meeting more than once amendment then follows and adjourn.’ This takes precedence
one days before the date of that the requisite quorum is called by the chairman and, to on each motion, except for the the immediate discussion must over all other business and may
be confined to the subject of be moved at any time during a
the amendment. Some bodies meeting. The Chairman should
permit amendments to be not accept such a motion if he
moved to amendments but it is thinks it is being moved with
NOT recommended for clubs. the intention of disrupting the
If it is allowed it can prolong meeting. The decision is made
discussion and make for a on the vote of the meeting, on a
complicated passage of business. motion proposed and seconded,
In practice the proposer of and without lengthy discussion.
the main amendment may Amendments are possible but
incorporate in it what he only to set, limit or extend the Providing specialist interior
considers best in suggestions period of the adjournment. fit-out to clubs, pubs and
for further amendments, if he the hospitality industry.
accepts they will improve his The correct conduct of a
proposal. No amendment may meeting is not an easy skill to From conception to completion,
we offer a turn-key professional
be a direct negative to the main master, but many difficulties
service. We pride ourselves in
motion for this would merely can be avoided if the presiding completing projects on time,
duplicate the need to vote officer follows the procedures within budget and our aim is
on a particular proposition. set out here. However, even to exceed your expectations.
An amendment must be this will not guarantee that
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disposed of before the meeting meetings are without problems.
all clubs, pubs and restaurants.
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Get to know your licences
We all know playing music in Now, imagine your bar or
a venue can be beneficial to restaurant without that music.
your business, in many cases, Not quite the same environment
it’s vital. Obviously ensuring is it? A business without music
the sound system is spot on is can fall flat, seem lifeless and
essential, and your playlist will cold.
have been designed with your
clientele in mind. Your equipment and music
choices are obviously a crucial
Music creates a mood. The element to your operation, but
music you play can be as much along with this you need to
a part of the reason your ensure that you are correctly
customers are loyal as your food, licensed to play that music.
drinks or décor, it encourages
conversations, that vital There is some confusion
connection between your staff So, first things first…do you So, hopefully this will help you
between an entertainment
and clients. need TheMusicLicence to play to distinguish between the two
licence and a music licence,
music in your venue if you have licences required to entertain
but with the launch of
an entertainment licence that your customers and guests with
It’s not just your customers who TheMusicLicence earlier this
allows you to play music? In music and live events.
benefit from music being played year PPL PRS hope to ease
short, yes you do and here is
either, your colleagues will too! this confusion and educate
why. With TheMusicLicence, playing
Music can add a burst of energy business owners on being
to a team who have been on correctly licensed for the music music in your club or bar could
their feet all day. they play. An entertainment licence is cost you as little as £1.01 per
issued by your local authority. day*, and you will be safe in the
It gives you permission to knowledge that you are licensed
provide entertainment on your to play background music via
premises, and may be subject to radio and TV which can improve
certain conditions such as time your brand, help your customers
restrictions or number of people to feel welcome and valued and
attending. could also increase staff morale.
TheMusicLicence is issued And now we are making it
by PPL PRS and gives you even easier for you to buy
permission to play music which TheMusicLicence.
is subject to The Copyright,
Designs and Patents Act 1988. Previously businesses needed to
This means that you don’t have buy two separate music licences,
to spend your time and energy one from PPL and one from
contacting potentially hundreds PRS for Music. These two bodies
of thousands of rightsholders - have listened to their customers
those people who create music and formed a new joint venture
- to get permission to play or - PPL PRS Ltd - and created
perform their music in your TheMusicLicence. What this
business. means for you is that you can
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Obtaining TheMusicLicence
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gives you this permission, in
relation to the vast majority of
If you require any assistance
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This ranges from grassroots
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Questions & Answers Living life to the full with Bryson Care
Q. In advance of our AGM tongues. Does the proposal proposal if a Special General Q. We have a member who has What is it about your club obligations pull us in different
next month, we’ve been have to go to the AGM, or can Meeting is ever convened been proposed and seconded that brings members back directions.
presented with a proposed rule it be refused on the grounds of to discuss and vote on it. for election to the committee every year?
change which requests that confidentiality beforehand? Ultimately, it would be for the but due to a previously booked Bryson Care One 2 One is part
Is it the sense of of the Bryson Care family. Like
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in the magazine regarding the be discussed or voted on at would be difficult to ensure that to existing and emerging social
A. A member needs only to be
The chance to share the
importance of confidentiality an Annual General Meeting. Committee Meeting matters, enjoyment brought by a needs; in our case, this means
this appears to Therefore, you can refuse this such as employee information, proposed and seconded in order offering support to people to
favourite sport or activity?
increase the motion and direct this Member is kept confidential if the to be placed on the ballot for remain independent, healthy
danger of to call for a Special General Committee Meeting is attended election to the committee. As the average age of our and to be an active part of their
loose Meeting if they wish for their by non-Committee Members. Technically, once proposed and population ever increases, we community.
rule change proposal to be In summary, you can prevent seconded a member does not are becoming more aware of the
discussed and voted on. A 75% this from going to the AGM impact of social isolation and We can help people to maintain
need to be present at any point their interests, get out and about
majority of those Members since it can only be dealt with loneliness as we get older. In
during the AGM, or the period and live life to the full.
present at an SGM is required to at an SGM but ultimately, if fact, Age UK reports that “the
approve a rule change. leading up to the AGM, in order If we could help any of your members,
an SGM was called and the effect of isolation and loneliness
You are correct that it is change was approved by more
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important that Committee than 75% of the Members If you have any questions you need as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, or potential new members, availability, please give us a call on
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campaign to celebrate a record year for Coors
Light in Northern Ireland and was supported by CONGRATULATIONS
Sunday 10th March............................................. Arsenal v Man Utd - 16:30
an extensive out of home advertising campaign,
online and social media engagement, bespoke TO ALL OUR WINNERS
Saturday 16th March....................................Man Utd v Man City - 12:30*
Sunday 17th March....................................... Spurs v Crystal Palace - 12:00*
PR support, and lots of ‘on the ground’ activity.
FROM THE WHOLE
Sunday 17th March..............................................Fulham v Liverpool - 14:15
Sunday 17th March..............................................Everton v Chelsea - 16:30*
Last year figures showed that more than
two in every three bottles of beer sold in
TEAM HERE AT MOLSON
Saturday 30th March......................................... Fulham v Man City - 12:30 Northern Ireland on-trade was a Coors COORS - WE HOPE
YOU HAVE THE TRIP
Sunday 31st March..........................................Cardiff City v Chelsea - 14:05 Light*, with the brand winning over 38%
Sunday 31st March...................................................Liverpool v Spurs - 16:30 value share of the market, and available in a
APRIL
staggering 97% of bars across the province.
Each lucky winner was chosen by their ability OF A LIFETIME!”
Monday 1st April.........................................Arsenal v Newcastle Utd - 20:00 to engage with their customers and reinforce
* subject to participation in the FA Cup the idea that nothing is more refreshing
than a Coors Light, highlighting the unique
thermochromic technology which ensures a
perfect serve every time by turning the Rockies
Picture credit: Getty Images blue when the beer hits optimum temperature.
*Nielsen MAT Nov 2018.
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Club News
Country star ‘John Rafferty’ HEVERLEE’S DE KAMPIOEN
Shares his story with Nigel Blair WINNERS VISIT BELGIUM
ON-TRADE STAFF ARE WHISKED OFF TO HEVERLEE’S
dad soon sorted that out and name on the
it is because of his guidance, local country
HOMETOWN TO EXPERIENCE BELGIAN CULTURE
encouragement and faith in me, music scene.
that I now sing and love what I
do. He was, and always will be, He has
my hero.” had many
television
John laughed, saying, “It wasn’t appearances,
all plain sailing, Indeed, while including
attending Corpus Christie the Voice
College, I was thrown out of and the
the choir on the first day as the John Daly
teacher thought I couldn’t sing, Show. He
saying I was only there to waste has also
Nigel Blair, Belfast 89FM. time. Well, I suppose everyone’s been the
entitled to their opinion.” winner of
I recently had the pleasure of the ‘Best of
interviewing John Rafferty It was in his late teen’s that the West’
during a Belfast 89fm two-hour John began taking a serious competition
special on his life & music. interest in his music, inspired by for three successive years 2016 I wish him every success”.
performers such as, Elvis, Vince to 2018, in addition to ‘Sounds In concluding John’s interview
John, born in Belfast, was Gill, Garth Brooks and the Like Country’ winner in 2017. he said, “I am the luckiest man
raised in a family steeped in Carpenters. in the world. I love what I do
the love of music. His father, While appearing in Scotland and have the full support of my
Gerry Rafferty, was a well At 18 years, he began to with the band ‘North Star’, with beautiful wife Martine and my
known performer on the perform at charity fundraisers Lenny Smith, Graham Buchan, family.”
local club and cabaret scene, Alan Murphy and Mike Petrie,
as a Garth Brooks tribute act.
which created loving memories John took the 2017 title, Band
He then joined the late Sam From my own perspective, I
of travelling to numerous of the Year, at the Northern
McPeake and Claire Maguire, would like to add that I wish
entertainment venues with him. Nashville Country Music Club.
and for ten years performed in John continued success in
He recalled, “Those were really the band, Xperience. achieving his goal of reaching
John has released two albums,
happy days, watching on as my the top of the country music
‘Shake of the Hand’ and
father sang his best renditions of His solo career then began, and business.
‘The Comfort of Her Wings’,
Elvis songs. I always wanted to in almost no time at all his fan
achieving number 1 in the
take to the stage, but lacked the base grew dramatically, which
iTunes Country Music Chart, You can download John’s Two lucky bartenders have jetted off to Belgium to beer culture and the Heverlee perfect serve. Crafted using the finest ingredients, traditional
confidence to do so. However, saw him becoming a household and being played in thirty three develop their skills with master brewer of premium The winners were selected through a series of techniques and brewed in Belgium, Heverlee
single, Go Rest High on That
countries worldwide. Mountain from Apple Music Belgian lager Heverlee, Joris Brams, after winning bartender sessions around Northern Ireland, was redeveloped following research at Belgium’s
the coveted Heverlee De Kampioen training having taking part in Belgian beer tasting, a beer largest abbey, when Joris Brams discovered that
by visiting this link - https://
Entertainment Licence Renewals John is appearing in the Glor itunes.apple.com/us/album/
programme earlier this year run by Tennent’s NI. quiz and Heverlee food pairings. monks had been brewing an ancient beer at the
abbey in 1129.
Tire on the TG4 televised go-rest-high-on-that-mountain-
Electrical Inspections shows, his mentor being the single/1297711534
The winners Nathaniel Armstrong from Belfast and
Rhys Bell from Saintfield were flown out to Belgium
Clare Dunnion, Customer Marketing Manager
at Tennent’s NI, said: “We’re thrilled to have Working with the monks and with a local brewer,
Irish country star, John Brady.
Fire Risk assessments for an all-expenses paid trip to learn about the
history of the Park Abbey of the order of Premontre
crowned some local customers as Heverlee De
Kampioens.
Joris used descriptions of this historic beer to
create Heverlee; a smooth pint that blends the
To find out more about
In a recent conversation he said with Joris and the monks of the Abbey – the original subtle sweetness wrought by a malt and maize
John you can contact his
Lyle Dunn 07748634430 “I have known John for around
management team by emailing
home of Heverlee, just outside of Leuven. The trip It is great to be able to work with the on-trade mash with the distinctly bitter aroma of Saaz
six years, and have always been a also included, an overnight stay in Antwerp, dinner to bring to life the strong Belgian culture that’s - the world’s most expensive hop - to create a
E: lyle.dunn@btconnect.com big fan of his voice” going on to info@johnraffertymusic.com at one of Antwerp’s top restaurants and a guided shaped Heverlee premium lager. What better deliciously refreshing Belgian Pils style beer.
tour of Antwerp’s vibrant street art scene visiting place to experience the beer than where it all
say, “John is a fabulous guy, with
DZIA and Joachim street art. started. Living by the abbey motto, Ne Quid Nimis (life in
a great personality, and a voice Here’s to you John,
balance), Heverlee delivers a perfectly balanced
which draws you, as you can The De Kampioen programme - Flemish for Outlets that took part in the programme, saw staff taste.
sense that he is living the lyrics, Nigel ‘champion’ – educated bartenders on the brand’s develop their knowledge and understanding of
provenance and heritage, exploring Belgian Heverlee and the Premium Word Beer category.” www.heverlee.com @HeverleeBeer
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Corporate News
E N J OY
Club - Lifting Irish spirits since 1852 T HE TA S T E
As part of the 165th year communications and digital of our offering in such a Slimline Tonic and our OF AMSTERDAM
anniversary celebration of support, the brand has looked competitive space. With our Ginger Ale.
Club Mixers, Club unveiled a to not only retain its relevance launch of a 4 pack 200ml
complete relaunch of its iconic with their loyal consumers but for the grocery channel, The Club Mixers portfolio
range just over a year ago. The also bring new drinkers to the we are looking to ensure offers a wide range of
launch saw the introduction joy of the brand. consumers can enjoy the same flavours, best enjoyed chilled
of an award-winning new bar experience with their
over ice with a garnish of
tonic recipe and an iconic new “We are still very excited favourite spirit in the comfort
choice.
nonreturnable glass bottles about the Club Mixers’ brand of their own home. The packs
available in both 125ml and as it was very important for also allow for more accessible
portioning versus larger Club Mixers are the perfect
200ml for the on-trade. The us to keep such an iconic
formats.” accompaniment to spirits,
brand also updated liquid Irish brand contemporary
and packaging for the grocery and relevant to the modern expertly designed to blend
channel with their 850ml PET consumer,” said Brian New packs are available in deliciously with gins, vodkas
bottle and last March released Greer, brand manager, our award-winning Tonic, and whiskeys.
a new 4 pack 200ml glass Britvic Ireland. “Our focus
Pack. has always been to deliver
a unique and superior
Continuing with a significant taste experience, which is
marketing campaign which why being internationally
has included experiential recognised as delivering an
and sampling marketing, exceptional taste was such a
consumer PR, trade proud moment for the brand
press, point of purchase and reaffirms the strength
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20 Club Review Issue 1 2019 nifederationofclubs.comGREAT SPORTING EVENTS *
NO. 106
2006
Goalkeepers union Mickelson embraces Clarke
ENJOY IT
ICE COLD
Iranian goalkeeper, Teeing off in front
Ebrahim of a big crowd
Mirzapour, threw can be a daunting
opposition aside experience, even
and gifted Mexican for an experienced
goalkeeper, professional.
Oswaldo Sanchez, Teeing off on
with flowers and the first day of
his condolences golf’s greatest
for the passing of competition, the
Ryder Cup, has Mickelson and Clarke, two great sportsmen.
Sanchez’s father,
to be even more
who had died just
daunting. Teeing off on day number one of the Ryder Cup when
days before.
you are still grieving the death of your wife, must be extraordinarily
tense.
Personal tragedy struck the Mexican goalkeeper Sanchez, during
the 2006 World Cup Finals in Germany. His father, Felipe, When Northern Ireland’s hugely talented, Darren Clarke, walked
died suddenly and most unexpectedly (from a heart attack) in onto the first tee on the opening day of the Ryder Cup 2006 at the
K Club, his opposite number, America’s Phil Mickelson, walked
Guadalajara on the Thursday. With the permission of his team, towards him, held out his arms and embraced him in a warm bear
the sad Sanchez made the long and lonely journey across the world hug. A magical sporting moment for the world to see.
to bury his beloved father. Leaving behind the euphoria of playing
The still grieving Clarke had lost his wife, Heather (39), to
in the World Cup Finals, Sanchez knew he might never play in cancer only a month before and was probably a bag full of mixed
another World Cup Match. emotions as he stepped up to the tee in the world’s greatest golfing
competition. The warmth and affection shown by his competitor
helped to relax him and reassure him. Clarke hit a great shot.
The team didn’t know if he’d make it back for the game on the
In fact, Clarke went on to birdie his first hole and ultimately he
Sunday. He did. He buried his father and spent time grieving with
and his partner Lee Westwood beat the Americans, Mickelson and
his family before they insisted he get back on the plane and fly DiMarco, on the first of three days of intense golf. Clarke held
across the world in time to play in the game against Iran on the it together for his European golf team as they battled against the
Americans during three days of highly competitive world class golf.
Sunday.
Mickelson’s gesture helped Clarke to master his grief so that he
could play his natural game - brilliant golf.
As is the tradition in big international football matches, after the
It happened in 2006...
national anthems, the players file past each other shaking hands.
The two goalkeepers are usually at the end of the line. When the
goalkeepers met, the Iranian keeper paused and bent down to pick Football - Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea retained the Premier League title after
up a bouquet of flowers which he gave to his opposite number, defeating Manchester Utd 3-0 at Stamford Bridge at the end of April.
GAA - The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship was won by Kerry,
Sanchez the Mexican goalkeeper. running out winners by 4-15 to 3-05 against Mayo.
Golf - Tiger Woods won the British Open at Royal Liverpool by 2 strokes
Although Mexico went on to win 3-1, the goal-keepers’ from Chris DiMarco. With his recent resurgence after serious back injuries,
who knows, he may still win it again in 2019.
moment transcended politics, power and even football results Rugby - The 112th Six Nations trophy was won by France. They finished
and demonstrated that from the brotherhood of sport, to the tied on 8 points with Ireland but took the honours by points difference.
brotherhood of football, to the brotherhood of those unique people Tennis - Roger Federer defeated Raphael Nadal by 3 sets to 1 to lift the
Men’s Singles Championship at Wimbledon.
- goalkeepers, great sportsmanship prevails.
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