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CLUBLAND MAGAZINE

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Page from CLUBLAND magazine March 1965
Page from CLUBLAND magazine March 1965
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 28677
Acts appearing during the month of March 1965
Newtown W.M. Club

Comment by: Albert. on 21st November 2016 at 10:32

Are all of these mentioned clubs, now just memories?.

Comment by: Cyril on 21st November 2016 at 12:01

Albert, I've done a search and only Newtown and Lamberhead Green clubs are still going, the rest as you say are memories, all were packed to the rafters at one time with the blue, hazy fog of tobacco smoke hanging over the heads of the clientele.

Noticed that the Sunday noon session at Lower Ince was men only, remember when the Market Hotel had a men only room - there'd be riots today.

Comment by: John D on 21st November 2016 at 12:18

I wonder when they stopped calling it Housey and started calling it Bingo?

Comment by: Albert. on 21st November 2016 at 13:33

Cyril. Spent quite a few evenings in the Lower Ince, and the Higher Ince clubs, in the middle fifties, when there were rows of tables, especially at weekends, with all the seating taken. Some very good entertainment was there to be enjoyed. That type of entertainment is of a bygone age now.

Comment by: irene roberts on 21st November 2016 at 18:02

You're right there, Albert! Days when there was respect for others and foul language in a pub or club would have been nipped sharply in the bud by the landlord or even the customers. You are a living example of those days, Albert... a true Gentleman, and I love to read your comments. x.

Comment by: Albert. on 22nd November 2016 at 11:01

And you, a lady of the old school, Irene. God bless you.

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