Working Mens Clubs

gdm27 · 17-05-2009, 22:31

Is the Old Band Club still there, not sure what street "there" is but I remember it was bloody steep just as you came out the front door! My Dad, Donald Mackey, was father Christmas there for years! It was only when I was about 20 that it dawned on me who it was!!!! I used to go there with Mum and Dad to watch the "turns" they used to be on in the snooker room and we sat around the snooker tables, class or what????

cashman · 17-05-2009, 22:38

Victoria street, known as factory bottom, not sure if its still going gdm27, aint been yon way fer about 15 years, was me mates local, then he moved away. door to get in though was Carter St.

Bernard Dawson · 18-05-2009, 09:31

The Old Band Club closed down about 3 or 4 years ago. I may be wrong on the year. Still empty as far as I know.

Wynonie Harris · 18-05-2009, 09:52

That's a shame...another Accy institution gone. Used to enjoy a few beers in there, although Carter Street could be a bit hazardous in winter, especially after six brown-and-bitter splits!

My regular was the Willow Mount, just round the corner from our house. Often started the evening with a couple of pints in there, before heading off downtown!

Bernard Dawson · 18-05-2009, 10:11

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

That's a shame...another Accy institution gone. Used to enjoy a few beers in there, although Carter Street could be a bit hazardous in winter, especially after six brown-and-bitter splits!

My regular was the Willow Mount, just round the corner from our house. Often started the evening with a couple of pints in there, before heading off downtown!

Hazardous is right. If I remember right there used to be like a banister you could grab hold of on Carter St to stop you slipping. It came in useful after a couple of pints.

Wynonie Harris · 18-05-2009, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

Hazardous is right. If I remember right there used to be like a banister you could grab hold of on Carter St to stop you slipping. It came in useful after a couple of pints.

Yep, that's right, there was, Bernard...along with deep grooves in the pavement to stop you slipping...didn't always do the trick, though!

Taggy · 18-05-2009, 10:26

The Willow Mount is still open...in fact it doesn't look likes its changed much over the years. Was in a few months back. They still have acts on both Fri and Sat, it wasn't very busy when i was in, but good to see that they are still putting "turns" on.....they do still have Bingo however!!

Best Regards - Taggy

Wynonie Harris · 18-05-2009, 10:47

I'll have to pop into the old place one of these days when I'm over...if they let me in! Went in hundreds of time in the 70's without ever joining, but maybe they're stricter now!

cashman · 18-05-2009, 11:35

doubt it wyn, but if anyone says owt, just say yer in to see barry, works behind bar, mate of mine.

Wynonie Harris · 18-05-2009, 12:40

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Originally Posted by cashman

doubt it wyn, but if anyone says owt, just say yer in to see barry, works behind bar, mate of mine.

Right, cheers, Mr C, will do!

Tealeaf · 18-05-2009, 13:18

Am I right in saying that the CIU was originally set up by some vicar as an association of temperance clubs?

wadey · 18-05-2009, 15:34

Rather oddly they were invented down South but didn't sell beer and in fact were supposed to tempt people out of the pub

Wynonie Harris · 18-05-2009, 15:49

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Originally Posted by wadey

and in fact were supposed to tempt people out of the pub

...and quite right too. Filthy, sordid places ful of ne'er-do-wells!

beechy · 18-05-2009, 17:56

Originally Posted by wadey View Post
and in fact were supposed to tempt people out of the pub

this has now been accomplished by the no smoking laws

katex · 18-05-2009, 18:40

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

I'll have to pop into the old place one of these days when I'm over...if they let me in! Went in hundreds of time in the 70's without ever joining, but maybe they're stricter now!

Nobody questioned us gang of riotous pensioners on Saturday night Wynonie ... nobody on the door at all. Was fairly quiet I'm afraid.