The fans at the county are putting on a special night for
county Legend Nathan Davies on Saturday 30th of October, When The Modfathers are
playing at Baramber. The Modfathers are the best Weller / Jam Tribute band in
the Country tickets are £10 each and will sell fast please email me your ticket
requirements
rob@santwris.
Following a recent meeting of the BarAmber Committee we are
now in a position to confirm Annual Membership arrangements for the forthcoming
10/11 season. The cost of becoming an Annual Member will be £15 (this will
include a photo ID Membership Card), it has been necessary to slightly increase
the costs for the new season due to the increased costs associated with official
stewarding of the bar and we hope that our fans will appreciate this. For those
fans who are currently Annual Members you will have until the second home match
of the season to renew membership. Following this those memberships not renewed
will be offered to fans who are on a waiting list. Membership can be renewed at
any of our home friendlies, the first two home matches of the season. by
attending an enrolment evening (date to be confirmed) in early July. Whilst last
season it was not necessary to implement the Members Only policy, the Committee
has already been advised that there will be certain games next season whereby
the Police will insist that the bar is Members Only e.g high profile games or
games where they have implemented segregation. To be sure of gaining entry to
such matches you will need to renew your membership/join as a member as detailed
above.
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.
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.
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.