The Mr has been working away in Blackpool and back 2moro night :bounce: and when he's finished work, he's gone to a local social club. He said that this particular night he was having a great time. There was a good male singer on singing songs he knew. I was sooooo happy for him as I did worry that he'd not like being away. It's the first time we've been apart for a substantial length of time the 4 years we have been together.
It made me wonder whether when he's back, if the two of us should go along to our local social club. I always thought social clubs were for middle-aged to old aged people where they get together and chat.
I'm also thinking, we've being living in this part of the North East since May last year and maybe social clubs are a good way to get to make new friends, as we know very few people in our little town.
Does anyone go to a social club regularly / regularish? What are they like? Is it like being in a pub but the drinks are cheaper and a more sociable place, hence "social club"?
Miss Cream xxx
They're ok I guess, ours is fine as long as you don't sit in a 'regular's' seat, :shock: whoabetide (sp? lol) anyone who does!
The drinks are cheaper and the atmosphere always reminds me of the 80's for some reason, good laugh if you want a cosy cheaper night out, and if there's a turn on even better.
Wheeltappers and shunters did it for me!! :thumbup:
Was amazed to find that Elizabeth Dawn (Corrie) was a waitress in the Wheeltappers...
"now then, pleaseeee..."
Being from a Scottish/Irish family I have a lot relatives in Blackpool and there is a social club there called the Bruin Grove which I use a lot. But it must be the last frontier of chauvanism in England because when you go in there is a very imposing notice - "No women allowed to use the snooker table". :shock:
ive been to social clubs loads of times with family to see bands etc, or just for a night out, mar is right about the sitting in a regulars seat, but doesnt take long tobecome one of the regulars just dont dare speak during the bingo!!!! lol
seriously hun give it a go what have you got to lose
Earthy xxx
Used to work in one and loved it but missed out on all the socials :cry:. Give it a go you might like it if not you can say you tried but dont decide after going once, :twisted: They usually have decent entertainment on to.
If we had a decent one round here within walking distance I would certainly give it a try...
Cheaper drinks....Entertainment and a crowd that is regular every week makes them seem like a big family night out :-)
The community I worked in didn't have a pub at all - so the only places they could socialise (people rarely travelled outside this place for some reason) were in the local social clubs - of which they had plenty of.
They are normally ran by a committee made up of local people, and has to have some form of membership if I remember the rules rightly to register. Plus cheap beer, entertainment, maybe a skittle alley, summer trips/outings, family orientated, mixed age range, employ local people, and some are used for other activities during the day to help with the running costs.
We use a local social club,they have entertainment on of a weekend bands/duo's one we use is a fairly large club with a main room,lounge and bar so it appeals to all types and all ages.
Mr S also plays snooker in the club and runs 1 of the snooker teams.
All we can say is give it a go as others have said and if you don't like it you haven't got to go back.
Sara
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