Working Mens Clubs

Seaham Towny said:
The Farmers is the one I mentioned earlier with the committee member telling someone there was no kept seats.

I’ve never been able to get in the Derwenthurst. Every time I press the buzzer no one comes…

I go in the Guide because it’s reasonable beer with most of the stuff you get from a WMC, doms, food, bingo. I mean I leave when the karaoke starts on a Sunday but that’s just me. I’m on the darts team now.
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You press the buzzer to let you in, no one comes.
Press, you hear a click, open the door to the magical world of the Derwenthurst.
You need to be a member, but you just start going and ask, someone will out you forward,
The days of your family passing down shares from father to son are long gone.
 


Jap Stammer said:
Ridiculous, isn't it. Man of his age with a half-head Maori tattoo with a rat-tail sticking out the top.

I've known him for years - he can be obnoxious at times but I think he 'cultivates' the miserable persona to a degree.

It serves it's purpose and provides a focal point for the bile and venom that some customers feel they need to direct towards the club.
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Like I say I know him by name and I’ve seen him around over the years but I know nothing about the fella except that haircut is something else !!! Not sure why people are hating the club it’s been a big part of the history of the village and my mam would be lost without it. She’s in there 4 nights a week !!!
 
The soap powder said:
Like I say I know him by name and I’ve seen him around over the years but I know nothing about the fella except that haircut is something else !!! Not sure why people are hating the club it’s been a big part of the history of the village and my mam would be lost without it. She’s in there 4 nights a week !!!
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Some people just like to moan about things.

This place is a prime example.
 
Ferryhill Club still going strong and more popular than ever and less than £3 a pint. Also has stuff on for the youngins such as bongo bingo etc. Run down as hell but aren’t most WMC’s like that?
 
Paddy O'Dors said:
How can you water down keg beer?
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No idea, never worked in a bar. If it's not watered down then it must be either a different cheaper brand being passed off as what it's supposed to be or they dont clean the lines properly. Tried the lager, weak as piss, so switched to john Smith's , just as bad.
 
A dying thing tbh. I used to enjoy going to the club, but my local got demolished as it died a death. Must be a tough thing to run now as the younguns just aren't interested in them and they will eventually fizzle out as the regulars die off.
 
yamar1 said:
A dying thing tbh. I used to enjoy going to the club, but my local got demolished as it died a death. Must be a tough thing to run now as the younguns just aren't interested in them and they will eventually fizzle out as the regulars die off.
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Haven't been in one in about 15 years. Steels used to be ok. The mill view looks busy whenever I pass. Mainly older lads and butch women but they must do well enough.
 
ThePistols said:
No idea, never worked in a bar. If it's not watered down then it must be either a different cheaper brand being passed off as what it's supposed to be or they dont clean the lines properly. Tried the lager, weak as piss, so switched to john Smith's , just as bad.
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Speaking from experience, much of that isn't really feasible. I'm sure a member of staff would let slip to one of the punters that pint of Stella is really a pint of Carling.
 

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