Club Journal July 2024
The magazine for all CIU members
CIU’s upgraded online presence seeks to keep clubs informed
The Union’s main website is www.ciu.org.uk and contains a wealth of information for clubs and their members
As announced at the 2024 Conference, the Union has revitalised its online resources to connect more efficiently with its member clubs with a revamped website at www.ciu.org.uk; a dedicated Club Journal website at www.clubjournal.co.uk to complement the monthly print version of the magazine; a CIU Facebook page focusing on upcoming events and regular e-bulletins which you can opt to receive via email. www.ciu.org.uk The main Union website has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of its revamped website. This platform not only serves as a hub for vital updates from the CIU’s Head Office but also empowers clubs with comprehensive resources about legislation, rules, upcoming Union events, contact details for clubs and Head Office personnel and information about the CIU’s Award in
Club Management (ACM). www.clubjournal.co.uk Complementing the Union’s principal website and the monthly print version of Club Journal, the new website www.clubjournal.co.uk focuses on the news from CIU clubs as well as offering an e-version of the Journal. The CIU’s Facebook page The Club & Institute Union now has a presence on Facebook with regular posts on upcoming CIU events. Regular e-bulletins It couldn’t be easier to receive regular e-bulletins from the CIU direct to your inbox to ensure that you keep right up to date with the latest information pertinent to clubs. Simply go to: www.clubjournal.co.uk/subscribe Enter your details and you will receive our regular e-bulletins.
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Club of the Month: Elton Fold WMC, Bury
July’s ‘Club of the Month’ is Elton Fold Workmens Club in Bury, Greater Manchester. Founded in 1897 and known locally as ‘The Klondike’, the club has recently completed an impressive new extension which houses its competition-level snooker table and darts area featuring two boards and electronic scoreboards. The club is also notable for its efforts at charity fundraising with recent events – including a sponsored walk from the club to Blackpool Tower – generating money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Christie Cancer Hospital. l See pages 12-15 for the article
Inside... Editor’s Letter . . . . . . . . . 2 Club News . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 National Prize Draw . . . 17 Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30