Is the P&A about to shut down ?

yep ive heard its to close soon.

about time the dump:hihi:

Yes it is, they've gone into 'voluntary liquidation'

I know someone who works there, they weren't told before a sign went up to advise of the closure.

They haven't been given a date either, they're just turning up work and hoping it's still open.

thats a shame cos i cant get in any of the other clubs on there cos u need to be a member.... wat am i gonna do with my sunday afters now eh????

Manor dont check for a club book, mind you the beer aint as good

Working mens clubs are a lost cause, they have no appeal to younger people, their regular members are getting older and newer members are not coming in at a rate to keep viable. The Dial house club used to be huge, now its rubble! I can see the P&A going the same way. Part of the blame has to be the commitees of the clubs that dont move with the times, the smoking ban has to have had an effect to, i pass the P&A every saturday on my way to work and see people stood outside smoking, why do that when you can stay in the house with a few Netto price cans and stay warm.

Watch for more clubs and pubs going to the wall over the next 6 or so months

Working mens clubs are a lost cause, they have no appeal to younger people, their regular members are getting older and newer members are not coming in at a rate to keep viable. The Dial house club used to be huge, now its rubble! I can see the P&A going the same way. Part of the blame has to be the commitees of the clubs that dont move with the times, the smoking ban has to have had an effect to, i pass the P&A every saturday on my way to work and see people stood outside smoking, why do that when you can stay in the house with a few Netto price cans and stay warm.

Watch for more clubs and pubs going to the wall over the next 6 or so months

Especially now the colder weathers coming too. The smoking ban will hit hard now.

thats a shame cos i cant get in any of the other clubs on there cos u need to be a member.... wat am i gonna do with my sunday afters now eh????

I always used to get in with my CIU membership, either that or get recommended to join one of the other two.

It has been a while since I did the City Road amble though ....... might have to go up for Old Times' Sake .......

Working mens clubs are a lost cause, they have no appeal to younger people, their regular members are getting older and newer members are not coming in at a rate to keep viable. The Dial house club used to be huge, now its rubble! I can see the P&A going the same way. Part of the blame has to be the commitees of the clubs that dont move with the times, the smoking ban has to have had an effect to, i pass the P&A every saturday on my way to work and see people stood outside smoking, why do that when you can stay in the house with a few Netto price cans and stay warm.

Watch for more clubs and pubs going to the wall over the next 6 or so months

totaly disagree with this statement.:loopy:

Manor club is packed with young un Fri Sat & Sunday Nights..

Manor club is packed with young un Fri Sat & Sunday Nights..

really? i'll have to make the next one! :D

I always used to get in with my CIU membership, either that or get recommended to join one of the other two.

It has been a while since I did the City Road amble though ....... might have to go up for Old Times' Sake .......

The P&A lost its CIU affiliation a few years back, and became a private club. Only the Manor and Arundel will let you in with a CIU book now.

The P&A lost its CIU affiliation a few years back, and became a private club. Only the Manor and Arundel will let you in with a CIU book now.

You must be thinking of another club..
The P&A is not a private club..

Is the P&A about to shut down ?


hope so..............

The P&A lost its CIU affiliation a few years back, and became a private club. Only the Manor and Arundel will let you in with a CIU book now.

No it hasn't.

Is this the P&A Labour Club were talking about?

Shame, I went to see a wrestling show there last year, seemed like a nice place.

No it hasn't.

So why did the Arundel and Manor have signs up saying no entry to for people with P&A books?

So why did the Arundel and Manor have signs up saying no entry to for people with P&A books?

No idea, when was this ?

So why did the Arundel and Manor have signs up saying no entry to for people with P&A books?

A club can make up it's own rules for who can go in, say, if they thought it would cause trouble, but you'd need a CIU card, and noy just a P&A membership card to get in anyway.

Mind you, as I said, it has been a long time since I went up there. I did think the P&A was still CIU though. It has had a bit of a, well, chequered life in recent years. I don't know if that's any reason for it shutting.

The P&A lost its CIU affiliation a few years back, and became a private club. Only the Manor and Arundel will let you in with a CIU book now.

That's why I said try to get recommended to join either the Manor social, or the Arundel. I meant I could get in with my CIU to those. Maybe I didn't word it well.

A POPULAR Sheffield Working Men’s Club faces it’s third battle against closure in a little more than four years
Creditors will meet on Wednesday to decide the destiny of the Park and Arbourthorne Club which could face a winding up order under the Insolvency Act 1986.
The club, in Eastern Avenue Manor Top, which over the years has hosted the biggest acts in clubland, survived similar orders in 2004 and 2003.
The meeting is to take place at the offices of insolvency experts Wilson Field, The Annexe, The Manor House, Ecclesall Road South on Wednesday at 12.15pm.

Just wondered if anyone had heard anything from the meeting yesterday afternoon. I have just looked at the online edition of The Star but nothing there. Thanks.

Sorry I was thinking it was Thursday, haven't been up long, will have to wait until tomorrow.

totaly disagree with this statement.:loopy:

Manor club is packed with young un Fri Sat & Sunday Nights..

yeah manor and arundel are always full and do have young people in them.after all i go in and im young (32) :hihi:

seriously i have been going in working mens clubs from being very young.the entertainment is out of date though but love it when they have great rock bands on which does not happen very much on the manor.

it did the other week and all the old people sat moaning and pulling faces so i doubt the group will be booked again :)

yeah manor and arundel are always full and do have young people in them.after all i go in and im young (32) :hihi:

seriously i have been going in working mens clubs from being very young.the entertainment is out of date though but love it when they have great rock bands on which does not happen very much on the manor.

it did the other week and all the old people sat moaning and pulling faces so i doubt the group will be booked again :)

Yeah some bands are crap tbh. But then again, theres some good uns about too. Apperently sheffield lane wmc is the best paying club in sheffield for bands.:)

Yeah some bands are crap tbh. But then again, theres some good uns about too. Apperently sheffield lane wmc is the best paying club in sheffield for bands.:)

yeah sheffield lane top have good bands also bellhouse rd have great bands on a friday night for there rock night.

there are also some good comedy acts on at the clubs which are a good night.

i prefer clubs has i am no longer wanting to go in to town and at least the lager is cheaper and you do have some entertainment be it good or bad

yeah sheffield lane top have good bands also bellhouse rd have great bands on a friday night for there rock night.

there are also some good comedy acts on at the clubs which are a good night.

i prefer clubs has i am no longer wanting to go in to town and at least the lager is cheaper and you do have some entertainment be it good or bad

I like 'sweet dreams' band, and rio madness the duo. I personally think there good.:)

Yeah some bands are crap tbh. But then again, theres some good uns about too. Apperently sheffield lane wmc is the best paying club in sheffield for bands.:)

Has to be said - this IS the best WMC - but then again, it could be because I work there..... :hihi:

Has to be said - this IS the best WMC - but then again, it could be because I work there..... :hihi:

oooh we will get discount next time we come to the club then:)

do they do sheffield forum discounts :hihi:

oooh we will get discount next time we come to the club then:)

do they do sheffield forum discounts :hihi:

Hey, it's worth a try! :)

the park and arbourthorne shut its doors yesterday 12th theve boarded it up today

Just wondered if anyone had heard anything from the meeting yesterday afternoon. I have just looked at the online edition of The Star but nothing there. Thanks.

its closed down

Breaking news.....

A Full Planning Application has been made for the erection of a 4/5-storey block comprising 48 apartments and 8 commercial units with 31 undercroft car parking spaces on the site of Park & Arbourthorne Labour Club Eastern Avenue/City Road Sheffield S2 2GG.

The appicant is CPS Leisure Peter Eyre Bawtry House Ford Park Rotherham S60 2JB.

The application will be considered by the City Centre, South & East Planning & Area Highways Board.

Breaking news.....

A Full Planning Application has been made for the erection of a 4/5-storey block comprising 48 apartments and 8 commercial units with 31 undercroft car parking spaces on the site of Park & Arbourthorne Labour Club Eastern Avenue/City Road Sheffield S2 2GG.

The appicant is CPS Leisure Peter Eyre Bawtry House Ford Park Rotherham S60 2JB.

The application will be considered by the City Centre, South & East Planning & Area Highways Board.Why doesnt this surprise me !

hmmm... *strokes chin thoughtfully* very interesting!

Yep, cos everyones going to be rushing to buy an apartment next door to a job center and opposite a parole office.