How would I go about joining a working mens club?

be a man? and err working?

thats a point- can women join these days?

some working-mens clubs only take subs at a certain time of the year just after new year if i remeber its years ago i was a member of 1 so if you be quick you may get on the books of a club hope this helps steve ...:thumbsup:

Working mens clubs I have been in have mostly un-employed on the commitee (for free beer etc)

The one in a location i will not mention, closed down, as the said people fiddled all the profits, were out every dinnertime and night, and had the keys for the bandit.

I think normally a current member has to propose you and you have to faced the dreaded intimidating committee who decide whether you black ball you or let you in. :o :hihi:

Originally posted by msbehavin
be a man? and err working?

thats a point- can women join these days?

I hope so its my idea for me and the wife + kids to do something at the weekends together, so need a club thats family orientated with good entertainment.

Originally posted by msbehavin
be a man? and err working?

thats a point- can women join these days?

I can remember when they couldn't then they passed a rule that enabled women to be token members (my terminology). They paid some subs but had no voting rights at all.
You don't get much more sexist than that.

I am not sure if this type of rule still exists.

Anyway I thought all the WMCs had closed.

You need someone to put you forward for membership, then have to sit before the comittee. Or, as was the case with me, if your dad puts you forward, youre automatically made a member, no need for the grilling by the comittee men. I spent a good 5 years working the WMCs with various bands a few years ago. Where abouts in Sheffield are you? If you tell me, I can tell you whats in the area, and what would be more suitable for familys.

JUst go to your nearest club when they are open,someone there will propose and second you,and you can take wife in anytime,and children most times,but different clubs have different rules.

Originally posted by Mo
I can remember when they couldn't then they passed a rule that enabled women to be token members (my terminology). They paid some subs but had no voting rights at all.
You don't get much more sexist than that.

I am not sure if this type of rule still exists.

Anyway I thought all the WMCs had closed.

Theres one at Grenoside at the top of main street just across from the Red Lion. Surprisingly, its called 'Grenoside Working Mens Club' :hihi:

Originally posted by Mo
I can remember when they couldn't then they passed a rule that enabled women to be token members (my terminology). They paid some subs but had no voting rights at all.
You don't get much more sexist than that.

I am not sure if this type of rule still exists.

Anyway I thought all the WMCs had closed.

Mo

Unfortunately this is still the case. I know I have one of these memberships at Idsworth Road Club (near firvale).

Bivvy

Your wife doesn't need a membership to get in with you and as some of the others have said you do have to get someone to nominate you.

theres tons of them. and its as many women there as men.

the bands are usually a lot better than you'd expect (whizz kids, alexanders palace & ghost to name a few) but the places havent been decorated since 1970 and the owners are jobsworths....(well ones ive seen have)

id just fone up ur local one and see whats what.. im pretty sure its a yearly fee of something quite minimal....tenner or something.

I'd really like to go to see a band, but just as a one off. Do you know if there's a way to get in to see them without being a member?

Usually the bigger the club the better the turn except those that are struggling you are better contacting someone who goes to the clubs regular. If they are a member there they can propose you. You may have to pay the subs up for the year.

Originally posted by Classic Rock
I'd really like to go to see a band, but just as a one off. Do you know if there's a way to get in to see them without being a member?

If you know someone at the club they can sign you in.

If you don't you could always hang around outside, and make friends!!!