CIU clubs

paulp · 02-08-2009, 21:50

Hi all, especially moderators if no objections, if there are please remove thread.

It is becoming evident that distance is not an object.

However to find a watering hole, where you can generally go without to much grief, take the kids and without getting ripped off is becoming more difficult.

How do you all feel if any CIU (working mens) clubs that are visited and worth a mention, gets a mention to benefit other members.

Alternatively the shite ones get a mention so that they are avoided.

Most clubs have a notice board, so a card or a note of support can be left.

Regards paulp

makeitfit · 02-08-2009, 21:53

ER whats a CIU?
Sounds like a cinema

zippy656 · 02-08-2009, 21:56

there one in Avebury, wiltshire, never been in it though

Adz · 02-08-2009, 22:00

Fine by me mate

But...
CIU has flown straight over my head

zippy656 · 02-08-2009, 22:04

working mens club.. used to be lots about, but a few and far between.

makeitfit · 02-08-2009, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

working mens club.. used to be lots about, but a few and far between.

Is that workers or clubs?

OR BOTH

paulp · 03-08-2009, 08:49

CIU = Clubs and Institute union, traditionally known as working mens clubs, but could be railway clubs or part of a Royal British Legion.

If I am away or a weekend I feel reluctant to take the boys in an unknown pub for a drink and game of pool.

Although there is no guarantee with a working mans club i personally have not encountered any problems because its members and signed in guests only.

The drinks, not only beer is generally cheaper but in larger clubs they also do snacks and meals.
And if a large group is booked many at cost provide a buffet.#

Just a thought, it may benefit members as they are rarely advertised

paul

harlowmaverick · 03-08-2009, 18:27

i had forgotten all about working mens clubs.
might be worth a visit to get membership i think

Paul · 03-08-2009, 22:03

Good Idea you have had here Paul..

Will be good to see where any are for when we are about in the van.

Adz · 03-08-2009, 22:09

1 in Chelmsford
1 in Braintree
1 in Waltham Cross

Paul · 03-08-2009, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adz

1 in Chelmsford
1 in Braintree
1 in Waltham Cross

Me thinks the idea is to say where they are in what ever place..

02-08-2009, 21:50	#1
paulp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: essex Vehicle: nissan mistral 27td Posts: 1,043	CIU clubs Hi all, especially moderators if no objections, if there are please remove thread. It is becoming evident that distance is not an object. However to find a watering hole, where you can generally go without to much grief, take the kids and without getting ripped off is becoming more difficult. How do you all feel if any CIU (working mens) clubs that are visited and worth a mention, gets a mention to benefit other members. Alternatively the shite ones get a mention so that they are avoided. Most clubs have a notice board, so a card or a note of support can be left. Regards paulp

03-08-2009, 08:49	#7
paulp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: essex Vehicle: nissan mistral 27td Posts: 1,043	CIU CIU = Clubs and Institute union, traditionally known as working mens clubs, but could be railway clubs or part of a Royal British Legion. If I am away or a weekend I feel reluctant to take the boys in an unknown pub for a drink and game of pool. Although there is no guarantee with a working mans club i personally have not encountered any problems because its members and signed in guests only. The drinks, not only beer is generally cheaper but in larger clubs they also do snacks and meals. And if a large group is booked many at cost provide a buffet.# Just a thought, it may benefit members as they are rarely advertised paul

03-08-2009, 22:03	#9
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	Good Idea you have had here Paul.. Will be good to see where any are for when we are about in the van. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

02-08-2009, 21:53	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	ER whats a CIU? Sounds like a cinema

02-08-2009, 21:56	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	there one in Avebury, wiltshire, never been in it though

02-08-2009, 22:00	#4
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	Fine by me mate But... CIU has flown straight over my head

02-08-2009, 22:04	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	working mens club.. used to be lots about, but a few and far between.

03-08-2009, 18:27	#8
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	i had forgotten all about working mens clubs. might be worth a visit to get membership i think

03-08-2009, 22:09	#10
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	1 in Chelmsford 1 in Braintree 1 in Waltham Cross