Friday 1st of April 2022.
Aldridge social club. In the heart of the local community. Look out for two more bookings that have been confirmed:- Saturday 24/09/22 The Jam tribute. Saturday 19/11/22 The Beatles tribute. Keeping our members and friends happy.
Monday 28th March 2022.
You can book an hour on one of our full size snooker tables on Tuesday or Wednesday nights. Just pop in to let our bar staff know you want a table, and we’ll hold it for you. Slots available at 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm every week for a trial period until the end of June.
Tuesday 28th December 2021.
Due to the uncertainty of numbers attending, unfortunately we have had to cancel the Mark Richards event in our lounge.
We have booked him for New Years Eve next year and will be arranging another couple of dates in 2022.
Please pop in and get a refund if you have bought tickets
The lounge will still be open if you would like to come in for a drink.
The concert room Event is still going ahead.
Friday 31st of December 2021 @ 19:00 – New Years Eve Family Disco.
Taking place in our main concert room.
Members £5, members children £3.
Non members £7, non members children £4.
Saturday 18th December 2021.
Membership Renewals in 2022
Firstly, thanks for being part of the club. We’ve had a pretty rocky time in 2020 and 2021, and we’re hoping that 2022 will be much better for our members, our regular users, and our club as a whole.
After looking at the books, it’s clear we need to make some small changes to how we renew our membership this year. The Committee met in November and again in December, and approved these changes. Most members will be unaffected, but for the sake of transparency, we’re writing to everybody and setting out the changes:
Regular Club Members
There will be no change to your annual renewal. It remains at £15. Please come into the club between Jan 3rd and Jan 31st, and renew as usual.
Life Members (no fee)
For the small number of members granted life membership, the Committee has set dues of £5 per year.
We need to balance the books, and asking you for this is one way we can ensure the club thrives now and in the future.
Part-fee Members
Some members have a part-fee arrangement for historical or practical reasons. Whatever your previous arrangement, our club’s part-fee rate has been set at a £10 renewal.
Topping up your card
When you come in to renew, you will also be asked to put £10 on your membership card to spend behind the bar. This is money held on the tills for you to spend on your card. It is not refundable.
We are bringing this policy in because it immediately gives us a cash injection to keep the club in funds, and we understand that it will easily be spent through the course of the year, so you’ll be able to use the money on account whenever it suits you.
If for any reason you don’t spend that initial £10 during 2022, any residue will evert to club funds at the end of the year. Any other balance will be unaffected, and once you’ve spent that £10 it’s business as usual.
Renew in January
Please make sure you have renewed your membership by the evening of January 31st, 2022. Memberships not renewed by this date will lapse, and you will be charged full fees to rejoin. Respecting this deadline keeps the club’s finances in good order and makes sure everybody knows where they stand.
It’s your club
We know that some members are historically supportive of the club, but no longer attend regularly for a number of reasons, and we’re grateful for the ongoing good faith in our club and our community.
However, there are other members we haven’t seen in a while, and we want you to know that you’re very welcome here. The lounge and bar are comfortable, and beer is good and the company is decent too. A recent new member remarked how easily you can settle in for a quiet drink.
The Concert room hosts weekly martial arts classes, baby sessions, tea dances, disco nights and all sorts of other events, generating a steady income for club funds and providing dozens of people with a place to meet and socialize every week. Please speak to any of the committee about hiring the Concert room if you’re looking for a venue.
In Summary
Renewals have changed slightly, you need to put £10 on your card as well when you do, and the deadline is January 31st. We’re open every evening except Sunday, and also weekend lunchtimes for the football and/or the racing. Please get your renewal in early so we can keep the club in good shape financially, and come down to join us for a pint or a glass of whatever takes your fancy. It’s your club and we’d love to see you here.
Yours Faithfully,
Aldridge Social Club Committee
Saturday 4th December 2021.
Dennis Barker. It is with great sadness that we now inform all of our Committee and members of our club of the passing of one of our committee and active member for over 20 years. Dennis Barker, a well liked and respected member and former chairman of the club has passed away during the night. Dennis had organized in house crib, in house domino knock out competitions and our football tote, and truly loved the club. Dennis was in the club on most days and was a popular, dedicated and respected person. The club will greatly miss his help and support and input on the finance committee. RIP Dennis. We will always remember you.
Christmas opening hours.
Friday 24th December – 19:30 to 23:00 (out at 23:30)
Saturday 25th December – 11:30 to 14:00 (out at 14:30)
Sunday 26th December – 12:00 to 00:00
Monday 27th December – CLOSED
Tuesday 28th December – CLOSED
Wednesday 29th December – CLOSED
Thursday 30th December – 19:30 to 23:30 (out at midnight)
Friday 31st December – 19:00 to 01:30
Thursday 25th November 2021.
Aldridge social club – at the heart of the local community.
We are looking for someone that may be interested in taking on the role of Treasurer at the club.
If you are computer literate and have some financial background, please let us know.
We will provide training and hand over.
An honorarium is paid with the role.
Please contact: Dusan Popratnjak – General Secretary on 07790446670 or Club Chairman Ray Francis, to discuss.
AGM – Friday 26th November 2021 @ 20:00.
Just a reminder that our AGM for the Angling Club is this coming FRIDAY 26th November starting 8:00pm sharp (club doors open at 7:00pm) in the BAR at Aldridge Social Club. This is your chance to have your say how your club is run and to discuss any changes you may wish to introduce, so please attend if possible. The distribution of Trophies, Shields and prize money will also take place at the meeting. Small Buffet will be provided. Kind Regards – Carl
Latest news:
11/11/21
Coming soon, line dancing on Monday night’s with Dave Waring.
Starting Monday 10th of January 2022 – 20:00 – 22:00 – £4.
8/11/21
Aldridge Soul Club 2022 dates:
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