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The Clubmans Guide is published fortnightly and goes in to well over 100 clubs and nightspots in and around South Yorkshire and is well established as clubland’s NUMBER ONE MAGAZINE. With a very healthy circulation the Clubmans Guide is read by 4000 – 5000 readers every fortnight.

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CLUBMANSGUIDE

CLUBMANSGUIDE

Thursday 31st March 2016 Issue 1378 FREE

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BARNSLEY EAST DENE W.M.C.111 Doncaster Road, Barnsley

Sun 3rd Apr 3 Piece Vocal Harmony Soul & Motown Show

M-TOWN

Sun 10th AprExcellent Live Band Fronted by

LEE OTWAY

DIVERSIFYNOW ON FACEBOOK

Every Monday at 7.30pm Modern & Sequence Dancing taught by aqualified instructor and afterwards Dancing

Tetley, John Smiths, Federation Beers and Lager served by Keith, Danielle and friendly bar staff - Large car park covered by 24hr CCTV

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We are based in Hoyland Common, Barnsley just minutes away from junction 36 M1. We offer a professional accounting and taxation service at a reasonable price and act as

accountants to a number of local musicians and entertainers

SMITH AUSTINCHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

50 Hoyland Road, Hoyland Common,Barnsley, S74 0PB.Telephone: 01226 744522

SMITH AUSTINCHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

50 Hoyland Road, Hoyland Common,Barnsley, S74 0PB.Telephone: 01226 744522

Accountants to Artistes

Call us for a free initial consultation

CHAPELTOWN WORKING MENS CLUBMarket Place, Chapeltown

President: Tommy Wilsdan. Secretary: Bob Caswell. Treasurer: Doug MoxonBooking Agents: Ricky Graham Leisure 01977 673500 & Alan Wood Agency: 0114 258 0338

Fri 1st Apr - Top Class Duo

STEREO LOVESat 2nd Apr - Superb Boy/Girl Duo

ADRENALIZESun 3rd Apr - Award Winning

TRISTRAN DREWFri 8th Apr - Top Entertainer

SAMMY LEESat 9th Apr - Brilliant Duo

STRYKES TWICESun 10th Apr - Brilliant Vocalist

REBECCA DANIELLE

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WADSLEY BRIDGE W.M.C.The Grange, Halifax Road, Sheffield S6 1LB Telephone:- 0114 231 3151

http://wadsleybridge-wmc.co.uk Secretary: Jenny ArmstrongSole Booking Agent - Bigwigs Entertainments - 0161 830 0700

CONCERT ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS

Every Monday Afternoon - Sequence Dancing, Quiz night plus BingoEvery Wednesday - Bingo

Fri 1st Apr - Sensational Show

JERSEY BOYSMEETS TAKE THAT

Sun 3rd Apr - Sensational Band

COYOTE

Sat 9th Apr - 5 Piece Live Rock Band

THOR

Sun 10th Apr - Exciting 3 Piece North East Band

THE MANHATTANS

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COLLEY W.M.C.Margetson Road, Parson Cross, Sheffield 5

Sole Booking Agent - Bigwigs Entertainments - 0161 830 0700

Sat 2nd Apr Sensational Band

THE BOOTLEGGERS

Sun 3rd Apr3 Piece All Male Harmony Songs

FUEL Wed 6th Mar

Exciting Vocal Instrumentalist

TONY LEE

EVERY TUESDAY - DANCING MODERN & SEQUENCE TO LIVE ORGANIST 8.30PM - 11.00PM

PLUS BINGO & RAFFLE . EVERYONE WELCOMEEVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - CHILDRENS NIGHT

ACCOMPANIED BY GUARDIANS

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COLLEY W.M.C.Margetson Road, Parson Cross, Sheffield 5

Sole Booking Agent - Bigwigs Entertainments - 0161 830 0700

Sat 9th Apr The Brilliant

LORRAINE CROSBY IN CONCERT

Sun 10th Apr Top North East Band

UPTOWNWed 13th AprMale Vocalist

STEVE ANDREWSEVERY TUESDAY - DANCING MODERN & SEQUENCE

TO LIVE ORGANIST 8.30PM - 11.00PMPLUS BINGO & RAFFLE . EVERYONE WELCOME

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - CHILDRENS NIGHTACCOMPANIED BY GUARDIANS

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NEW LODGE W.M.C.Wakefield Road, Barnsley. Telephone 01226 282649

Sole Booking Agent: Al Crossland Entertainments. Tel. 0113 2341 545

Sat 2nd AprMusic from the 70’s

T.ROX

Sun 3rd AprTop Class Entertainer

SHARON LEWIS

Sat 9th Apr Immaculate Live Power Pop Band

FORGERY

Sun 10th AprTop Band

KICK

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Custom cut carpets and cab mats for all models of caravans, leisure

vehicles and commercial vans.

Full onsite retail shop stocking camping and caravan essentials.

Red Flag approved workshop for caravans, campers and motorhomes.

/KustomSportBarnsley

@KustomSport

www.kustomsport.co.uk 01226 203347

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WICKERSLEY SOCIAL40 Morthern Road, Wickersley, Rotherham Tel: 01709 543021

President: Tommy Barnfield Vice President: Jimmy Laithwaite Club Secretary: David ColesArtiste Booking: Graham Platts Entertainments Tel: 01226 766709

BRINSWORTH SOCIAL CLUB153 Brinsworth Lane, Brinsworth, Nr. Rotherham

All Artistes Must Be On Call By 7.30pm

Sat 2nd Apr - Terrific Vocalist - NEIL KAYE and Superb Vocalist - NIKKI ROGERS

Sun 3rd Apr - Knockout Band BIG CITY

Sat 9th Apr - Top Vocalist - DENISE JOHNSONand Excellent Vocalist - LOUIE STEPHENS

Sun 10th Apr - Fabulous Group GRAVITY

Sat 2nd Apr - Top Group THE MOODE

Sun 3rd Apr - Excellent Vocalist LISA KAYE

Sat 9th Apr - Superb Act DUELLING PIANOS

Sun 10th Apr - Terrific Guitar VocalistJIMMY ECHO

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HOYLAND NETHER W.M.C.2 Broad Street, Hoyland Tel: 01226 742 391

Sat 2nd Apr - Excellent Male Rock/Pop Duo

STRYKES TWICE Sun 3rd Apr - Superb Female Personality Vocalist

SONYASat 9th Apr - Fun Personality Party Duo

CAPONESun 10th Apr - Superb Young Male Vocalist

DANNY BARTONArtistes Booked Through Ocean Leisure Tel. 01226 720732

Albert Social ClubWest Melton, S63 6NW ~ Tel: 01709 872134

Free Function Room Available for Weddings/Birthdays/Christenings/Funerals etc.

Every TuesdayTEXAS HOLDEM POKER

£100.00 Prize Money

Every Sunday 4pmCASH BINGO

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HANDSWORTH SOCIAL CLUB13 Hall Road, Sheffield. Tel. 0114 269 3019

Sole Booking Agent - Bigwigs Entertainments - 0161 830 0700

Sat 2nd Apr Exciting Boy/Girl Duo

VEGAS

Sun 3rd Apr Excellent Girl Singer

LISA KELSEY

Sat 9th Apr 2 Guy Duo

STARDIZSun 10th Apr

Female Solo Entertainer

LITTLE SAM LYONS

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MANOR ESTATE SOCIAL CLUB LTDCity Road, Sheffield. Tel: 0114 239 7281

Secretary: J. Ullyatt President: G. Pollard Concert Chairman: Martin CollegeBooking Agent: T. A. S. Tel: 01142 696457 Mob: 07974 457458

Please Note - All Artistes to be set up by 7.30pm

Sat 2nd Apr - Male/Female Vocal Instrumental Duo

MELODY LANE Sun 3rd Apr - Top Female Vocalist

HALEY LOUISETue 5th Apr - Boy Girl Duo

STEREO LOVESat 9th Apr - Top Duo

TOP MARKSSun 10th Apr - Male Vocal Entertainer

MARTIN DALTONTue 12th Apr - Male Vocal Instrumental Duo

ROADHOUSE

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A Blast FromThe Past!

1983 - Aaaagaaaaah do do do, Push pineapple, grind coffee... ...what on earth was that all about then?

Keep those memories coming in! Send us an email to

[email protected]

I bet you’re humming it in your head for the rest of the day...

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THE CORAThurnscoe Coronation Club

Stuart Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham S63 0EF. Tel. 01709 892275

Fri 1st Apr - Talented YoungPerformer

JOE HODGKINSON Sat 2nd Apr - Popular Male Vocalist

RICKY STARR Sun 3rd Apr - Excellent

Boy/Girl Duo DREEM DUO

Cash Bingo Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 7:30pm Start Every Friday - Modern Dancing with Organist & Drummer

plus “Rock N Roll”** Function Room Available For Private Parties **

Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat Nights

DARFIELD CONSERVATIVE CLUB 97 SCHOOL STREET, DARFIELD,

BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S73 9EZ Tel. 01226 752993 E.Mail: [email protected]

Sat 2nd Apr - Sensational Female Vocal Entertainer SIMINA

Sun 3rd Apr - Male Vocalist RICKY ALLEN

Sat 9th Apr - Excellent Female Vocalist KATYA

Sun 10th Apr - Superb Female Vocal Entertainer HAYLEY LOUISE

Fri 8th Apr - Stunning Female Vocalist

JAY DANIELLE Sat 9th Apr - The Amazing

Soulful Voice of KEVIN CURTAIN

Sun 10th Apr - Great Show From RAZMATAZ

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surelight.com

SAVE MONEYWITH LED LIGHTINGCALL TODAY ON 0114 236 1606

www.surelight.com/clubmans.htmFor exclusive offers visit

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SHEFFIELD LANE W.M.C.45 Hatfield House Lane. Sheffield 5 Tel: 0114 245 6747

Promoters - The Committee

Fri 1st Apr - 4 Piece Pop Rock Band

LIBBY & THE NOISESat 2nd Apr - 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Live Band

THE FABSSun 3rd Apr - 3 Piece Pop & Chart Band

POP FRICTION Tue 5th Apr - Male Vocalist

THOMAS MARX

Fri 8th Apr - Live Rock Band

THOR Sat 9th Apr - Band From North East

GRAVITY

Sun 10th Apr - Group from North East

FAITH

Tue 12th Apr - Top Young Male Vocal Entertainer

LEE LAMBERT

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EAST DENE SOCIALDoncaster Road, Rotherham. Tel: 01709 363323

President: Mr John Richardson, Secretary: Mr Peter Calvert, Assistant Secretary: Mr Kevin Coates

Monday & Wednesday Nights - BINGOTuesday Night - Quiz in the old lounge

Members & Affiliated Members Only - No Visitors Allowed Mixed Bus Parties by Prior Arrangement (14 days notice)

Thu 31st Mar - Top VocalistJONNIE HOLLIDAY

Sat 2nd Apr - Superb GroupADRENALIN BROTHERS

Sun 3rd Apr - Knockout DuoCAMELEONZ

Thu 7th Apr - Terrific VocalistSAMMY BECKSat 9th Apr - Fabulous Act

FUEL Sun 10th Apr - Fantastic Duo

2 REAL

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Ellesmere Musical Theatre Company is a long-standing, successful, local amateur group. Established in 1947, it started by rehearsing and performing at Ellesmere Community Centre in Sheffield. But these days it performs at The Montgomery Theatre in the city centre. The company has cemented its place amongst the most successful theatre groups in the city, recent hits include Guys and Dolls, Oliver!, The Witches of Eastwick, The Addams Family, by maintaining a strong core of established members, while welcoming new performers to its ranks regularly. More often than not, the newcomers stay and become part of the Ellesmere family themselves.

Within 9 to 5, Ellesmere keeps that mix of established and new members. Helen Kempton is playing Violet, the stalwart of the office. She has been a member of Ellesmere for over 20 years, but has played leads elsewhere, the most memorable being an incredible Mrs Overall in Acorn Antiques. Jane Blythe is assistant director and has been a playing and production member for even longer. It is a first outing with EMTC for Louise Walker, playing office newbie Judy (elsewhere has played Mrs Anna in The King and I and Maria in Sound of Music), while playing the instantly recognisable Dolly Parton role of Doralee is Sara Hibberd (her 2nd EMTC show). Damien Ross plays the objectionable office boss – he joined for Guys and Dolls 6 years ago, after leads elsewhere in The Producers and Scarlet Pimpernel. Carol Wibberley (16years) plays his faithful assistant, Roz.

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9 to 5, The Musical, is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge, which is outrageous, thought provoking and just a little romantic. Pushed to boiling point by their sexist, lying and egotistical boss, our leading ladies concoct a plan to get even. They learn there’s nothing they can’t do, even in the man’s world of 1979.

9 to 5 The Musical has music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, Book by Patricia Resnick. It is being performed at The Montgomery Theatre, Surrey Street, Sheffield from 12th to 16th April.

Tickets available on 07510 289036, 0114 2364487 or [email protected]

http://ellesmeremtc.co.uk/

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RAWMARSH TRADES & LABOURWhitleys Avenue, Monkwood Estate, Rawmarsh, Nr. Rotherham

Booking Control - Graham Platts Management Tel: 01226 766709

* * * Monday, Thursday, Friday - Bingo * * *Members & Associate Members Only

Sat 2nd Apr - Knockout Show STEVE PAVERS X-SOULENTS

Sun 3rd Apr - Superb Vocalist JAY DANIELLE

Wed 6th Apr - Fantastic DuoSOMETHING OLD SOMETHING NEWSat 9th Apr - Terrific Band

DAN KNIGHTS STORMSun 10th Apr - Excellent Vocalist SHARLENE RAINEY

Forthcoming Attraction

Wed 20th Apr - Charity Concert In Aid of Rotherham Hospice in the memory of Terry Larkin.

Artistes Appearing Include

JOHNNIE CASSON, LISA PEARSON, TONY WAYNE, BONNIE,

JOHN FITZPATRICK and KEITH SENIOR Show Commences 7.30pm, Tickets £3.50 from the club

or Gretta Larkin on 01709 523205

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Current Availability for 2016 Sun 1st May Scotland & Northern Ireland 7 Days £599

Mon 9th May Morecambe Headway Hotel 5 Days £229

Mon 16th May Scottish Castles Angus Hotel 5 Days £319

Sun 12th June Devon & Somerset Steam & Cruise 5 Days £349

Wed 15th June Royal Ascot Ladies Day inc Tickets 2 Days £159

Fri 17th June Ilfracombe Osbourne Hotel 4 Days £189

Mon 20th June Bideford Durrant House Hotel 5 Days 219

Sun 26th June Shrewsbury & Shropshire Borders 5 Days £345

Sun 26th June Waldorf Afternoon Tea 2 Days £149

Mon 11th July Gilsland Spa 5 Days £279

Fri 15th July Strawberries & Steam Letchworth Hall Htl 4 Days £239

Sun 17th July Historic Kent & Garden of England 5 Days £339

Wed 7th Sept Rhine in Flames 7 Days £659

Sat 19th Nov Classical Spectacular Royal Albert Hall 2 Days £175

Sat 26th Nov Motown the Musical London 2 Days £149

Please call on 01226 241843 www.yorkshireroseholidays.co.uk

Day Trips Fri 1st April Blackpool £11 Sat 9th April Manchester or Trafford Centre £11 Sat 16th April Bridlington or Scarborough £11 Sun 17th April Chester or Cheshire Oaks £11

Wed 20th April Bury Market £11 Sun 24th April Whitby Goth Weekend £11

Wed 30th November Mary Poppins Bradford Alhambra Matinee £60

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ARUNDEL EX-SERVICEMENS CLUB

780 City Road, Sheffield.Presenting the biggest choice of beers in town - Fosters, Carlsberg, Gold Label Lagers,

Stones, Tetleys, Wards, Magnet Ales, GuinnessBooking Agent:- T.A.S. Entertainments Tel: 0114 269 6457

The Alan Wood Agency Tel: 0114 258 0338 (Fridays and Saturdays only)

Stones, Wards, Trophy, John Smiths, Federation Beers, Carlsberg, Gold Label, L.D.L. Lagers & Guinness served with a smile

Please note The Arundel Club is very professional. All Artistes must be set up and ready to work by 7.30pm and 12

noon on Sundays. Bands must be in the venue by 6.30pmIn no way will any excuse be accepted

Thu 31st Mar - Vocal Instumental Trio EVOLUTION

Fri 1st Apr - Do Not Miss the Superb COLIN BARBERS DUBLIN RAIDERS

Sat 2nd Apr - Sensational 3 Piece Show THE CROWD

Sun 3rd Apr - Superb Soul Vocalist JP MORRIS

Mon 4th Apr - Top Vocal EntertainerDAMION

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ARUNDEL EX-SERVICEMENS CLUB

780 City Road, Sheffield.Presenting the biggest choice of beers in town - Fosters, Carlsberg, Gold Label Lagers,

Stones, Tetleys, Wards, Magnet Ales, GuinnessBooking Agent:- T.A.S. Entertainments Tel: 0114 269 6457

The Alan Wood Agency Tel: 0114 258 0338 (Fridays and Saturdays only)

Stones, Wards, Trophy, John Smiths, Federation Beers, Carlsberg, Gold Label, L.D.L. Lagers & Guinness served with a smile

Please note The Arundel Club is very professional. All Artistes must be set up and ready to work by 7.30pm and 12

noon on Sundays. Bands must be in the venue by 6.30pmIn no way will any excuse be accepted

Thu 7th Apr - Class Duo REMIX

Fri 8th Apr - Knockout Rock Band MAHOGANY NEWT

Sat 9th Apr - Terrific Male/Female DuoULTIMATUM

Sun 10th Apr - Top 3 Piece TINSEL TOWN

Mon 11th Apr - Class Male Vocalist JOE HODGKINSON

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Telephone:- 01709 892307JOHN SMITHS “SMOOTH” * CARLING & FOSTERS LAGERSERVED BY JOHNS TEAM - IT’S A FUN CLUB - ENJOY IT!

PRIZE BINGO - MONDAY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY TREASURE CHEST STILL AVAILABLE

Secretary: Mrs S Turton President: Mr R. Jardine

Artistes Booked Through Ocean Leisure Tel. 01226 720732

Sat 2nd Apr - Male Pop Party Duo

SIMPLY VOCALSun 3rd Apr - Great Male Soul/Motown Vocalist

LOUIE STEPHENSWed 6th Apr - Excellent Personality Male Vocalist

MARTY JONES Sat 9th Apr - Excellent Male/Female Pop Duo

CAPTURED Sun 10th Apr - Young Modern Female Vocalist

KIM BWed 13th Apr - Female Vocalist

HAYLEY LOU

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West Green W.M.C.Burton Avenue, Monk Bretton, Barnsley S71 2PD

Telephone 01226 213433

Artistes Booked Through Ocean Leisure Tel. 01226 720732

STAINCROSS WMCNew Road, Staincross, Barnsley. Tel. 01226 382204

Artistes Booked Through Graham Platts Management Tel. 01226 766709

Sat 2nd Apr - Superb 2 Boy Duo COOL WAVE

Sun 3rd Apr - Excellent Male Vocal Instrumental Entertainer TONY LEE

Sat 9th Apr - Stunning 2 Girl Duo7th HEAVEN

Sun 10th Apr - Superb Motown/Soul VocalistSTEVIE

Sat 2nd Apr - Fantastic Group SOULVILLE

Sun 3rd Apr - Terrific Show FATE

Sat 9th Apr - Fabulous Show MAYHEM

Sun 10th Apr - Superb Duo DUAL IMPACT

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MONK BRETTON CLUBCross Street, Monk Bretton, Barnsley. Tel. 282368President: Les Price Jnr - Secretary: Gary Marshall

Acts booked through the Committee

Members & Affiliated Members WelcomeEvery Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday - BINGO

John Smiths Bitters, Fosters & Carling lagers now on saleServed by Chris, Dianne & friendly bar staff

Sat 2nd Apr - Top Soul & Motown Show

M-TOWNSat 9th Apr - Top Show

DETROIT

DARFIELD ROAD W.M.C.Cudworth

Concert Secretary: The Committee President: Mr. Don Coward Telephone: 710446

Full range of John Smiths beers and lagers served by Andrea and the bar staff. Car parking under 24hr CCTV video recording

Sun 3rd Apr - Knockout Group

BETCHA BY GOLLY WOWSun 10th Apr - Fabulous Duo

POINT BLANK

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Carlton Smithies Ex-Servicemen’s Club

Haddon Road, Athersley South.All Artistes booked only through Concert Secretary Mr Eric Pickersgill Tel: 01226 213112

VISITORS MADE VERY WELCOME AT ALL SHOWSAll Artistes must be on call for 7.30pm or reduction in fees.

Come and enjoy Carling, Stones, Coors and Sam Smiths Beers served by Shane and friendly bar staff

Bingo every Wednesday & Friday - Ladies Section Thursday - Snack Bar open all sessions

Sat 2nd Apr - Amazing Live Band

DANGER ZONE Sun 3rd Apr - Outstanding Male Vocal

STEVE BEYERMon 4th Apr - Fantastic Fun Boy/Girl Duo

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS Sat 9th Apr - Brilliant Live Band

HOOCH NAVARROSun 10th Apr - Class Entertainer

DARREN YORKEMon 11th Apr - Top Boy/Girl Duo

JOYRIDE

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Telephone: 01226 740498Fax: 01226 350201

Email: [email protected] Site: www.hotmetalpress.co.uk

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BARROW W.M.C.George Street, Worsborough Bridge, Barnsley Tel. 01226 242344

Concert Secretary: I RimmingtonBooking Agent: Showtime UK, 01709 322779

Fri 1st Apr - Top Male Female Duo

TOTAL BELIEF

Sat 2nd Apr - Fantastic 2 Girl Duo

CRAZY CHICKS

Sun 3rd Apr - Classy Entertainer

ALEXANDRA

Tue 5th Apr

BUSKERS NIGHT All Welcome

Fri 8th Apr - Top Class Duo

JOYRIDESat 9th Apr - Do Not Miss

SECRETSun 10th Apr - Brilliant Entertainer

SCOTT RICHARDS

Tue 12th Apr

BILLY ROWLANDS SHOWNIGHT Invites any Guest Singer to perform

AUDITIONS HELD MONTHLY PLEASE CONTACT SHOWTIME UK 01709 322779

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SUDOKU

To complete Sudoku, fill the board by entering numbers 1 to 9 such that each row, column and 3x3 box contains every number uniquely.

For many strategies, hints and tips, visit www.sudokuwiki.org

If you like Str8ts, Sudoku and other puzzles, check out our books, iPhone/iPad Apps and much more on our store at www.str8ts.comThe solutions will be published here in the next issue.

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LOCKE PARK CLUB & INSTITUTE

189 Park Road, Barnsley S70 1YNTelephone: Barnsley 282935

Secretary: M. McFayden President: Stuart DarlingtonBooking Agent: Steve Jackson Entertainments Tel. 01226 205932

Monday, Wednesday & Friday - BINGOEvery Thursday - FREE & EASY60s to 80s music with free quiz

plus free BingoCome along and enjoy Tetley’s beers in the “Friendly Club”

Sat 2nd Apr - Terrific Entertainer NEV JAMES

Sun 3rd Apr - Female Personality Vocal Comedy TASHA

Sat 9th Apr - Top Male Vocalist PAUL SPEED

Sun 10th Apr - Top Guitar Vocal

ROGER WOODY

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BARNSLEY CENTRAL W.M.C.Birk Avenue, Kendray, Barnsley. Tel. 01226 206059

President: Jack Leather, Secretary: Gary Bray, Concert Secretary: P. HerbertBooking Control: Angle Entertainments Tel: 01709 869613

Sat 2nd Apr - Top 4 Piece Band from the North East

HOOCH NAVARROSun 3rd Apr

Prize Bingo (noon & night) Mon 4th Apr - Vocal Guitar Entertainer

STEVE ANDREWSTue 5th Apr - Superb Male Vocal

AJAY JACKSONAnd Comedian

MIKE LANCASTER

Sat 9th Apr - Knockout Band from the North East

NIKKI SUMMERS BANDSun 10th Apr

Prize Bingo (noon & night) Mon 11th Apr - Young Male Vocal

IAN TYLER

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BARNSLEY TRADES COUNCIL CLUBRacecommon Road, Barnsley. Tel. 01226 284564

http://barnsleytrades.co.uk/

Every Monday - BARNSLEY FOLK CLUBEvery Thursday - BINGO plus OPEN THE BOX

Upstairs room available any night for private functions etc., also Concert Room available Monday, Wednesday and Friday for same. Please contact 01226 284564

Sat 2nd Apr - Superb 5 Piece Rock Band

ALEXANDERS PALACESun 3rd Apr

Personality Young Male Vocalist

ASHLEY BANKS

Sat 9th Apr Fantastic All Live Rock/Pop Band

THE MR MEN Sun 10th Apr

Top Male Vocalist

JOHN FITZPATRICK

Artistes Booked Through Ocean Leisure Tel. 01226 720732

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BARNSLEY STAR ABCPRESENTS AN EVENING OF

AMATEUR BOXING

HIGHSTONE ROAD CLUB HIGHSTONE ROAD WORSBRO’ COMMONBARNSLEY

DOORS OPEN 7.00PM BOXING STARTS 8PMTICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE GYM OR RING 0785 062 9462/0792 156 3418

TICKETS £10ALL TICkETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE

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HIGHSTONE ROAD W.M.C.Worsbro’ Common, Barnsley

Tel. 01226 281713

FUNCTIONS LARGE OR SMALL CAN BE HELD FREE OF CHARGE

Fri 1st AprBingo, Quiz, Deal Or No Deal

Sat 2nd AprSeven Stars Karaoke

Sun 3rd AprBingo, Quiz, Deal Or No Deal

Mon 4th AprBingo

Fri 8th Apr Bingo, Quiz, Deal Or No Deal

Sat 9th Apr Seven Stars Karaoke

Sun 10th AprBingo, Quiz, Deal Or No Deal

Mon 11th AprBingo

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THURNSCOE W.M.C.(Ship)

High Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham. Tel. 01709 892252Secretary and Concert Secretary: Ronald Whitaker

Sole Booking Agent: Bigwigs Entertainments Telephone: 0161 830 0700

ALL ARTISTES MUST SIGN THE CLUB BOOKS WHEN ATTENDING THE CLUB FREE ADMISSION TO ALL SHOWS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday All Artistes must be set up & ready to perform by 8.00pm or face a possible reduction in fees

Bingo - Monday/Thursday Stones and John Smiths beers, Carling Black Label and Premier lager served by

Steward and Stewardess, Geoff, Margaret and friendly bar staff

AUCTION EVERY TUESDAY COMMENCE 7.30 pm

Fri 1st Apr - Multi-Instrumental 2 Boy Show

ROADHOUSE Sat 2nd Apr - 4 Piece Girl Fronted

LIP SERVICE Fri 8th Apr - The Terrific

DEE DOWLING BANDSat 9th Apr - Exciting 3 Piece

North East Band THE MANHATTANS

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F.E.A.A.

F.E.A.A.

FLAIR ENTERTAINMENTS Mike Hainsworth F.E.A.A.

01924 404818

For your own protection make sure you are dealing with a reputable

booking agent.

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HOYLAND BELMONT W.M.C. LTD.Off West Street, Hoyland

General Secretary: Frank Cutts. Telephone: 01226 742479Concert Secretary: John Shaw

Stones, John Smiths, Carling and Fosters served byJohn. Angela & friendly bar staff

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 2pm - 11pmSat 11am - 11,50pm .. Sun 12 noon - 4pm

Sun nt. 7pm - 11pm

Sat 2nd Apr - Superb Soft Rock Duo

ROADHOUSE Sun 3rd Apr - Excellent Male

Vocal Entertainer

GARY JOHNSONSat 9th Apr - Excellent Male/Female Party Duo

SUPERSONICSun 10th Apr - Male Vocal Entertainer

POCKET ROCKET

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Royston Church Street W.M.C.Royston (Klondyke) Telephone 01226 722538

ROYSTONS NO.1 MUSIC VENUE

Everyone Welcome!Live Entertainment Every Saturday Night

Every Sunday - Bingo - Sequence Dancing from 8pm Every Thursday - Bingo/Quiz and Line Dancing Class

Free Function Room Available

Fri 1st Apr Rock & Roll Night With

THE DARREN HARRIS BAND Sat 2nd Apr

Live 4 Piece Covers Band

EMERALD CITYFri 8th Apr

Rock & Roll Night With

THE MOONSHINERSSat 9th Apr

Live 60’s Tribute Band

SHARP BEATS

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SHAFTON VILLAGE W.M.C.High Street, Shafton, Barnsley. Tel. 01226 710292

Secretary: Pete Makinson President: J. Thorpe

Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday - BINGOEvery Tuesday - Quiz in the Lounge, Cash Prizes All Welcome.

Full BT Sports Coverage

Fri 1st Apr - Excellent Female Vocal Entertainer

HAYLEY LOUSat 2nd Apr - Top Rock n Roll Band

THE MOONSHINERS Sun 3rd Apr - Great Male Vocal Instrumental Duo

ASHLEY & HARRYFri 8th Apr - Class Soul Act

THE MANHATTANS Sat 9th Apr - Great LIVE Band

COOLER KINGSun 10th Apr - Keyboard Vocalist

PHIL JAMES

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The 67th Blackpool Clubland Command Performance 2016 to be held at the Horseshoe Bar. Friday 8th April 2016.

On the show. Compere, Carl Schofield. Top Comedian, Sean Macrae. Brad Pepper. Joseph o’Brien. Chris Britten. Bethany Brooks. On The Level Duo. Samantha. Dive 4 All Girl Group. Carl Schofield.

May I thank all who Auditioned and failed, please try again next year.

Thank You. Brian Cliff.

To obtain tickets, please ring Brian on 01977 705436

Tickets £10

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ENTERTAINMENT DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS

CLAIRE WATSON Young Personality VocalistDANIELLE GRACE WILLIAMS Young Vocal EntertainerELLA J Fabulous Personality VocalistELLI GENT Vocal Comedy EntertainerKATYA Top Personality VocalistKELLY PAIGE Great Personality VocalistKELLY ROX Superb Guitar VocalistLAURA H Outstanding Modern VocalistMEL KAY Terrific Female VocalistNATASHA PARX Fabulous Female VocalistNIKKI ROGERS Versatile VocalistSAM MIGGELL Terrific EntertainerSONDELLE Stunning Young VocalistSTACEY SQUIRES Brilliant Personality Vocalist

FEMALE VOCALISTS MALE VOCALISTS

TRIO’S & BANDSBIG TIME CHARLIE Superb Live Male BandEMERALD Live Irish/Celtic BandEVOKE Live 4 Piece Pop bandTHE SENSATIONS Brilliant Motown 3 PieceTINSELTOWN Top Harmony 3 PieceGILLY STEVEN’S FIREHEART Girl Fronted Pop BandWHIZZKID Supreme Live Rock Band

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ASHLEY KING Excellent VocalistASHTON Superb Vocal EntertainerCRAIG LEE Great Personality VocalistDANNY FISHER Top 50’s/60’s VocalistIAN TYLER Outstanding VocalistJOHNNY F Brilliant Male VocalistJON DEAN Top Personality VocalistKAI TAYLOR Fantastic Young Male VocalistKEITH LOVELLE Personality VocalistMARTY JONES Comedy VocalistMORGAN J International VocalistRETURN TO ELVIS The Legend Continues !!SAMMY BECK Award Winning VocalistSTEVE REAL Supreme Vocal TalentSTEVE PARKES Top Personality VocalistSTEVE ROSSITER Personality VocalistSTUART EDEN Comedy VocalistWAYNE MARCUS Terrific Young EntertainerWAYNE STEEL Top Personality Vocalist

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DALE TAVERNWest Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley. S70 5PG. Tel. 01226 205611

Tel: Donna Mobile 07801064724 www.daletavern.co.ukFree Air Conditioned Function Room For Every Occasion,

We Also Provide Disco’s .. Buffet’s Hot or Cold and Sit Down Meals

Sunday Carvery Served 12-4pmAdults £5.95 - Children £4.00

Wednesday Carvery 12-2pm Adults £5.00 - OAPs & Children £4.00

FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT THE PUB2 Full size Snooker and Pool Tables

Every Wednesday KARAOKE NIGHT SINGALONG with Free Jacket Potatoes

Every Thursday Night AUCTION

Every Saturday Night KARAOKE In the comfort of the lounge 9pm

Sun 3rd Apr - Female Solo Entertainer

LITTLE SAM

LYONS

Sun 10th Apr - Vocal Instrumental Act

EVOLUTION

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TICKETS - From £12.50 - concessions wed eve

Show TImes - Evening 7.15PM / Sat MAtinee 2.15pm

BOOKING TICKETSweb - www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk

Box Office - 01924 211 311

KIPPAXKAOS @KIPPAXKAOS

THEPRODUCERS

A Mel Brooks Musical

Book By

Mel Brooks and

Thomas Meehan

Music and lyrics by

Mel Brooks

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD.

on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INtERNATIONAL of NEW YORK

By Special arrangement with studio canal

Kippax Amateur Operatic Society

Presents

Original direction and CHoreography by

susan Stroman

coming 27th - 30th April 2016

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GRIMETHORPE W.M.C.Brierly Road, Grimethorpe, Nr. Barnsley. Tel. 01226 711240

President: Gary Smith Secretary: Phil EvansActs supplied by Tricks Of The Trade (UK) Ltd. Tel. 0800 1695293

Sat 2nd Apr - Fabulous Male Female Duo

EXIT

Mon 4th Apr - Excellent Male Duo

STARDIZSat 9th Apr - Fun Modern Female Duo

CHAOSMon 11th Apr - Top Male Instrumental Vocal Duo

VEGAS

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OAKS W.M.C.680 Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley. Tel. 01226 215900

Concert Secretary / Secretary:- R. Stansbury

Function room available for Private Parties, Weddings and Funerals, 40 Question quiz every Thursday with buffet,

Fully air conditioned with friendly bar staff, 24hr CCTV

Sun 3rd Apr - 2pm. Do Not Miss COLIN BARBERS DUBLIN RAIDERS

Evening Show - Top Boy Girl DuoCAN YOU FEEL IT

Sun 10th Apr - Terrific Boy/Girl DuoIGNITION

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CARCROFT VILLAGE W.M.C.Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft, Doncaster. Telephone:- 01302 725497

www.carcroftvillagewmc.comSole Booking Agent - Bigwigs Entertainments - 0161 830 0700

Fri 1st Apr - Great Young Keyboard Vocalist

CRAIG MICHAELSat 2nd Apr - The Brilliant

LORRAINE CROSBY IN CONCERTSun 3rd Apr - Exciting 3 Piece North East Band

THE MANHATTANSTues 5th Apr - Male Vocalist

LEWIS MATTHEWSFri 8th Apr - Male Vocal Entertainer

OLIVER PAGESat 9th Apr - Great Singer, Great Band

LEROY JOHNSON & THE FLICKSSun 10th Apr - 4 Piece Girl Fronted

LIP SERVICE Tue 12th Apr - Superb 2 Guy Duo

G MANArtistes Booked Through Bigwigs Entertainments 0161 830 0700

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BENTLEY WEST END SOCIAL CLUB

Cusworth Road, Bentley, Doncaster DN5 9RF. Tel. 01302 876340

Sat 2nd Apr -Fantastic Fun Duo SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS

Sun 3rd Apr - Terrific Band WHERE’S DAN?

Sat 9th Apr - Fabulous Female Duo DEB n HER

Sun 10th Apr - You Don’t Want to Miss This BIG STEVE & THE HEADLINERS

PRINTERSBig enough to cope - Small enough to care

HOT METAL PRESS

Telephone: 01226 740498Fax: 01226 350201

Email: [email protected] Site: www.hotmetalpress.co.uk

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Don’t forget! TOP LIVE BANDS every Saturday & Sunday night Coach Parties Welcome!

Sat 2nd Apr - Back by Popular Demand DOC MARTIN &

THE ILL FITTING SUITS

Sun 3rd Apr - Terrific Entertainer LEE STONE

Sat 9th Apr - A Remarkable Tribute Show to the Best of the 70’s

T. ROX Sun 10th Apr - Brilliant Male Vocal

ANDY GALE

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OAKWELL’S 50th ANNIVERSARY SPOTLIGHT

At the opening of the new concert room, Greasborough Social Club in the 1960s Back Row : Stanley Joseph (A.T.S, Leeds), James Towler (“The Stage”), and Oakwell.

Front Row : The architect and his wife and Barney Colehan (B.B.C.)

Believe it or not, I have been writing this column consistently, for good or ill, for 50 years. It had been running for a year or so when I was asked to take it on, and my first piece came out in March 1966. I was probably daft to do it, financial rewards were meagre, but over the years doing it has stimulated my interest in clubs and entertainment, and given me a lot of pleasure. I’ve made many friends in clubland and met some very interesting folk. There were legends around at that time, people like Ronnie & Ricky, Lynn Perrie, Roland & Jackie Toaduff, Harry Parker and the Barrie Brothers. I got the chance to see, in the big clubs, Neil Sedaka, Johnny Mathis, Johnny Ray, Bob Monkhouse, many other really big stars, and some off the big bands. Early articles didn’t just cover acts seen and clubs visited, they talked of club comedy, not insulting an audience and how to get away with it if you did, and the value of live musi-cians. There was also an appreciative piece on the Farmers Club in Kinsley. When, for work reasons I moved over to the Manchester area I wanted to give up, but was persuaded to carry on, but on the proviso that the column would appear in alternate issues of the Guide. Even so, it has meant I have driven thousands of miles across the Pen-nines, sometimes late at night and in atrocious weather. I’ve been a judge in all sorts of situ-ations, from judging the Easter Bonnet competition at Mill Lane Club in South Kirkby to sit-ting on the judging panel of the National Final of The Stage Awards in Manchester’s Palace Theatre. It just isn’t possible any more—an old codger not in the best of health I’m not sup-posed to drive after dark or for any distance for that matter, so have to rely on others and specially my eldest son. As the clubland we once knew has crumbled, so have I, and I miss Yorkshire and the friends I have made. Some do come this way, and it’s so good to see them. One or two I don’t miss, like the artiste who took exception to something I had written, took the trouble to find my phone number and spent 40 minutes telling me I’d destroyed his career. I see that, some years later, he’s still working. These days it seems that nostalgia is the thing and is usually appreciated.. Luckily, while I’m always short of breath and don't walk at all well, my memory still functions and there is a stash of old photos in Oakwell Towers waiting to see the light of day once more. But it would be great to have someone willing to get around the clubs and report what’s go-ing on as my colleagues and I used to do.

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