RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Annual Members of Newport County AFC Social Club (Baramber) are reminded that they have until 5.30 on Saturday 20th September (the home game v. St Alban's ) to renew their Annual Membership.

After that any vacancies will be allocated to people on the waiting list. To renew let David Hando have £12 and two passport type photographs. These can be left at the Club Office or sent to him at 2, Pwll Pen Court, Hartridge, Newport NP18 2NH. Please note this applies to Annual Members only, not to Founder and Life Members.

There are a few Life Memberships available at £150 (payment by arrangement). Any queries ring David on 07 802 487 042

BAR AMBER - AFC WIMBLEDON

Please note that the entry to Bar Amber for the AFC Wimbledon match will be STRICTLY members only with no exceptions. This policy has to be adopted due to the sheer numbers expected that day and police advice.
 

The Baramber committee have won "Committee of the Year" at the Club Mirror Awards 2007 held in Manchester. Baramber was also nominated for an award (and therefore finished in the top 4/5 in the country) in the "Catering of the Year" and "Social Club of the Year" categories. These awards cover 14,000 social, fitness and university clubs across the country so this is a massive achievement and just to be considered is testament all the hard work that the club volunteers put in throughout the year.

THE FOUNDERS' MEMBERS BOARD is now on display in the main entrance. It proudly lists the name of 293 Founder Members of the 200 Club who raised £44,000 to help in the initial funding for the Social Club. There is still room for for a further seven names so if you interested then please contact David Hando as soon as possible on 07802487042.  

Life membership is £150. Annual membership is available at the clubhouse for £10. Please contact Rob Santwris for more details as there a limited number of spaces left now. There is Sky in the clubhouse which includes every sports channel plus a few music ones, also we have premiership plus which will mean even more football on the Big Screen. Many thanks to John Phillips at GMB. for helping with Sponsorship of Sky.

THE BUY A BRICK DISPLAY has now been full implemented. Many Thanks to the loyal supporters who kindly donated £8,400 by buying 336 "bricks". Unfortunately it is not possible to add to this board anymore.

Also on display in the Social Club is a splendid framed Wales shirt, signed by the current squad. It was donated to the 200 Club by Coors as a Christmas Draw prize. The winner was Newport County AFC director Martyn Kings, who kindly donated it for display in the Social Club. Many thanks to Coors and to Martyn.

Everything you need to know Newport County Social Club (BarAmber)

How big is the clubhouse?

The floor space of the clubhouse is approximately 240 square metres. The clubhouse is a modular building built in Hull by Technicom. The building 'sits' on special foundations with ramped/stepped access from the car park and the pitch side. The building took less than three months to erect on site and fit out ready for opening.

What facilities are there inside?

A large lounge, sports bar, kitchen, toilets, store room and cellar. There is a large screen and SKY TV will be installed shortly. Pool, darts and skittles facilities may be provided if there is sufficient demand.

How many people can it hold?

The clubhouse has two floor layouts. On match days standing room is maximised by removing the central tables and chairs. The safety limit for match days with this layout is 460 people. The second layout is for functions and with all of the furniture laid out the clubhouse can comfortably seat 175 guests. The clubhouse has full disability access.

How much did the clubhouse cost?

The clubhouse cost approximately £180,000. The cost includes all furniture, fittings and equipment. The project was financed through a combination of founder membership fees, fund-raising events and donations, investments by supporters and club directors, and a bank loan.

Who runs the clubhouse project?

The clubhouse is owned and managed by a private company limited by guarantee. There are twelve directors. They are Eddie Wulff (Chair), John Hill (Vice-Chair), David Hando (Company Secretary), Mel Ashton, Ron Black, Wallace Brown, Phil Burgess, Colin Everett, Bob Herrin, Andy Hurst, Shaun Johnson and Rob Santwris. Mike Everett and Lisa Savage are responsible for cellar management and catering respectively. Sue Hill is responsible for accountancy. The joint licensees are Bob Herrin and Rob Santwris. All roles are voluntary and un-paid. The directors were appointed by the membership at its first general meeting. There are nearly 290 founder members. Annual general meetings will be held in the normal way.

When will the clubhouse be open?

The clubhouse will be open on match days from 11.00 a.m. onwards on Saturdays and from 6.00 p.m. in mid week. Other than for advertised functions and private functions the clubhouse will not be open during the week this season. As custom and demand grows the directors will review opening for live SKY broadcasts and on other days. Please respect the fact
that the clubhouse is being run on a voluntary basis, with paid bar staff only being employed during periods of peak demand on match days and for private functions, and it is therefore not possible at this early stage to open throughout the week.

On match days access to the clubhouse before the game is through the main entrance, from the Stadium car park, only. Before the match members and guests will leave through the main entrance and gain entry to the ground through the turnstiles in the normal way (the turnstiles adjacent to the clubhouse, to date unused, will be opened by the Club for ease of entry to the ground). During half-time and at full time entry will be from the pitch side entrance.

What are the membership rules?

The 200 club is a members' club. Our licence to sell liquor has been granted on this basis. Members are asked to display their membership card on match days and non-members will be 'signed-in' for the day. Founder members have paid £150 for the privilege of guaranteed and free entry to the clubhouse on match days. For the moment there is an entry fee of 50 pence for non-members on match days. The members of the 200 Club will be asked to decide on entry arrangements at their meeting on 25th March and whether to continue with the non-member entry charge.

The membership rules adopted at the first general meeting of the members state that "life members should present their membership cards to gain admission. Day members should sign in, retain a receipt and show it as requested by officers. Members' guests may be admitted provided that they become Day Members. Suspended or expelled members may not be admitted as guests. Day members are admitted on a first come, first served basis in such numbers and on such payments as the officers from time to time decide". Special arrangements are being made for entry for organised groups of away
supporters.

What are the bar prices?

The clubhouse has a fully stocked bar. Draft beers are Worthington Cream Flow (£1.85),  Carling (£2.00), Strongbow (£2.00), Guinness (£2.20) and Grolsch (£2.20). Bottled beers and 'alco-pops' are available at £2.00 as are all  spirits (35ml). A range of soft and hot drinks is also available. A full price list is on display in the clubhouse and is available on request. On match days a full menu will also be available - please refer to the display overleaf.

Can I hire the clubhouse for private functions?

Yes - the clubhouse is available for hire. Bookings can be made by contacting David Hando (on 07802 487042). A refundable deposit of £100 is requested for each booking. A charge will be made for the costs of staffing and running the clubhouse for private functions. For large functions this charge is negotiable. Bookings cannot be taken for days/evenings on which Newport County AFC are at home. The clubhouse will shortly be licensed for public entertainment.

How will the club house project help Newport County AFC?

At last we have a social facility for our supporters to meet, greet and enjoy themselves in comfort. The match day 'experience' will be much the richer for the presence of the clubhouse. The project is a 'not-for-profit' enterprise. All profits generated will be invested in Newport County AFC and in an endowment fund for the construction of a permanent facility in the years to come.

How can I help the clubhouse prosper further?

Funding, building and running the 200 Club is a major undertaking. You can still help. The more financial support we receive the sooner the clubhouse will be generating a profit to support the football club in its drive to achieve Conference status. You can:-

- join as a life member for £150
- buy-a-brick for £25
- invest in the profit share scheme - minimum investment £250
- make a donation
- support the events promoted at the clubhouse

Details of the fund-raising schemes are available from David Hando.

200 Club Kitchen Menu

Once the kitchen is fully operational (from March) the following menu will
be available.

Hot Dishes: daily specials, soup and hot meals from £1.50
All Day Breakfast: five items £2.50 or seven items £3.00
Snacks and Savouries: from £1.00
Rolls and Sandwiches: from £1.00
Toasted Sandwiches: £1.50
Toast with Toppings: from £1.00
Jacket Potatoes: from £2.00
Hot Drinks: from £0.50

Rolls, crisps and snacks are also available across the bar. A full menu is on display in the clubhouse.