Merry Christmas to all our members and their families, thank you for all the support you have given the club throughout the year. This year, Christmas and New Year is going to be so strange, not seeing all your friends at the club but I am sure when we do get together we will have a right good Knees up.
From all the team
Merry Christmas
Stay safe and we hope to see you soon
COVID UPDATE DECEMBER 2020
Following the Government’s imposed lockdown of one month Calderdale was placed into
Tier 3 restrictions. The club is therefore closed and the only activity that can legitimately
continue is the winter bowling league. It is an outdoor organised sporting event. All other
activities are therefore prohibited. A review is scheduled to take place mid December but
it is unlikely that Calderdale will be downgraded to Tier 1. The reality for the club is that it
will not now reopen until the New Year when the Government relaxes restrictions. The five
day lifting of restrictions over the Christmas period does not apply to clubs, pubs etc.
Thanks to the generosity of members and the work of the Committee our financial
position is sound. The Club will be in a position to reopen just as soon as the current
restrictions are lifted. A further update will be issued in due course to keep members up
to date including the payment of subs and the renewal of membership.
The Committee wishes all our members a Happy Christmas and best wishes for a more
normal 2021.
Covid Update 16th October 2020
Unfortunately we have an update regarding the restrictions regarding the playing of snooker.
This information has been taken from the English Partnership for Snooker & Pool website
‘Any snooker activity ( match play or practice) on more table must not involve more than one person in any circumstances unless you are playing against a member of your own household.
We are also applying these rules to the following activities
Darts, Pool Cards & Dominoes
We really do apologise to our members who enjoy these activities.
Your sporting main events, please can we ask that if the games starts on a Saturday & Sunday afternoon at 5.30pm the Tv Will be switched off after the match to allow our Saturday and Sunday night members enjoy their night as well.
SKY SPORTS HAS ARRIVED AT THE CLUB.
New Update
COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS
As you are now probably aware the new restrictions take place on Thursday, please see below the opening hours for the club plus the new restrictions when you are in the club.
Opening Hours
Our opening hours are as follows
Monday - Thursday 5.00pm - 10pm - Last Orders 9.15pm
Friday - 4pm - 10pm - Last Orders 9.15pm
Saturday & Sunday - 12pm - 10pm - Last Orders 9.15pm
Change to Activities
Monday - Bowling to start at 6.15pm
Tuesday Quiz to start from 8.00pm
Wednesday & Thursday snooker to start early, please contact your captain.
Wednesday - Bowling to start at 6.15pm.
Saturday - Bingo to Start 7.00pm - 7.30pm (subject to change.)
New Restrictions
1. When you enter the club - Sign In.
2. Find your seat and wait to be served - Service will be done by a member of staff or committee member - Please be patient.
3. Please do not move from table to table.
4. From the 24th September - When you are walking around the building you must wear a face mask at all times, if you do not comply to this restriction you may be refused service.
Unfortunately this includes any activities like pool or snooker.
A message from the committee
It is at times like these we really need you to come together and support the club, follow the government restrictions.
Use the club as much as possible, join in the activities we have to offer.
As always stay safe and we hope to see you soon.
The committee team
xx
AS FROM MONDAY 10th AUGUST WE ARE CHANGING OUR OPENING HOURS.
MONDAY - THURSDAY 5PM - 10PM
FRIDAY - 4PM - 11PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - 12PM - 11PM
HAVE A LOVELY WEEKEND AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON
It is with deep sadness that I have been asked to inform you the Margaret Ratcliffe has passed away. Margaret was a valued member of the club and a passionate member of the committee.
We are sad that you are no longer with us but happy that you are with David again.
The Funeral will be held on Thursday 13th August at Fixby at 11.45am, although in these times limited people can attend a funeral, you have an opportunity to say goodbye to Margaret by standing on the road side by the club. Please be there in good time, the funeral corsage will leave Margaret’s home at 11.30am.
Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
RIP Margaret xx
Hove Edge Bowling & Social club
Update July 2020
The club has been open now for a couple of weeks. Things are not back to how they were before the lockdown but we are open! The measures put in place to ensure the health and safety of the staff and members are working extremely well. Everyone is cooperating with the measures although every now and again the odd mistake is made. It is difficult to remember after many years coming and going that there is a one way system in operation. It would be helpful if members could use a contactless bank card when paying for their drinks at the bar. This reduces the chance of passing on the virus even further. If you can’t that’s ok cash is still acceptable! I think all those who have visited the club will confirm it is a safe place to come and have sometime with your friends once again. Please remember when you come to sign in and out on the record sheet in the entrance. The concern of privacy regarding the details on this sheet have been addressed so that no personal information is required other than your name and times in and out. The club holds all your contact details and are available if required.
Unfortunately reopening the club does not bring to an end all our challenges. There is a cost to reopening and all our costs, staff and running expenses, have once again returned to those prior to the lockdown but our income has not. Our takings are not yet up to a level where they cover our outgoings. The cancellation of the bowling season is having an affect across the bar as too is the lack of live music and the reduced capacity of the concert room. However, every effort is being made to ensure the club continues to provide its facilities in the future. Saturday night has its bingo and a fun quiz, Sunday night has its bingo and the Tuesday Quiz is returning. Hopefully this will help. A number of picnic style benches have been donated so that those who would like to enjoy a drink on a sunny afternoon can do so. All we need now is the sunshine!
Behind the scenes our accountant has been working very hard examining our accounts over the past few years and in particular the amount of VAT paid. This has revealed a number of errors in the clubs favour and there is an on-going dialogue with HMRC to establish if there is the possibility of a refund. HMRC are extremely busy at the moment with other issues so any refund has not been forthcoming but our discussions with them will continue and hopefully they will bear fruit.
It would be helpful if those members receiving this update via email could pass on the information to any members that they know who don’t have internet access or haven’t provided the Club Secretary with an email address. It is not practical or cost effective to send out this information through the post.
Thank you once again to all those members who have supported the Management Committee with their very generous donations. Until the financial situation returns to a similar level to that before lockdown this backup reserve will provided a buffer for any unexpected expenses. The Management Committee hope to see you in the club sometime soon. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns.
HOVE EDGE UPDATE - RE OPENING 4TH JULY
We successfully opened the club, with many members enjoying a few pints.
We have 3 rooms and outside seating for you to enjoy.
We are following the Government Guidelines and you need to sign in and out when you leave, follow the one way system and read our guidelines so we can all stay safe
Please find below our new temporary opening hours
Monday - Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 11pm
Please sign in when you enter the club.
Stay safe and we hope to see you soon.
