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Election of New Committee
The election for a new committee will be held over the period 5th April to 7th April (noon to 2pm and 7pm to 9pm). The results will be announced around about 6pm on 8th April, 2024.
Dave Lucas’ nomination for President was unopposed and Barbara Hardie’s nomination for Vice-President was unopposed. However, there are 24 members seeking to fill the twelve committee places available. Their names are as follows:
R. Oliver M. Allen K. Clements T. Cursons
J. Duly D. Saines S. Russo M. Hammond
K. Willmott P. Warren M. Willmott S. Choycha
R. Coshall N. Buckley P. McDonald P. Joy
M. Lakin R. Pye J. O’Driscoll C. Skynner
A. Wells A. Stearn M. Fox B. Gaston
Steve Pearce has decided not to run for the new committee. I am sure that all members, including myself, would like to give Steve a big thank you for his service on the committee and for all the other duties that he has performed for the Club over the years.
Karaoke
The next Karaoke night will be on Easter Sunday (31st March). The following one will be on the May Day bank holiday Sunday (5th May). It is anticipated that the Karaoke nights will then resume on the last Sunday of the month slot.
Doorkeeper
The Club is looking for a new doorkeeper, initially on a temporary basis. Doorkeepers are normally on duty Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and Sunday lunchtime.
Membership Renewals
Although the “grace” period for membership renewals has passed, we are still accepting membership renewals. This is in recognition that many members have been unable to get down to the Club due to ill health or for other reasons.
Monthly Draw
The winning numbers for February, 2024 were:
1st prize £125 No 131
2nd prize £75 No 717
3rd prize £50 No 1191
4th prize £25 No 540
5th prize £25 No 371
6th prize £20 No 149
Monthly Draw tickets can also be purchased at the bar when they are not busy.
Ben Beddoes’ Big Band
I am pleased to report that Ben Beddoes’ will again be performing at the Club on Sunday,
21st April, 2024 from 3pm to 5.30pm. The performance is free but donations would be greatly appreciated on the day.
Race Night
As previously announced, there will be a charity Race Night on Saturday 11th May, 2024, in aid of “dreams come true”. It is a worthy cause so please give it your support.
Live Music
Please find listed below the Folk and Saturday night bands performing in the Club over the next few weeks.
Bar Saturday nights (free)
30th March – Back Beat Jivers
6th April - Focus
13th April – Triggers Broom
20th April – The Runaways
27th April – Happy Daze
Folk Club Tuesday nights (there is a charge). Non Folk Club members are welcome.
Music starts at 8pm (doors open at 7.15pm) and the evening ends at 10.30pm.
26th March – Emily Portman & Rob Harbron
30th April – Brian Willoughby & Catherine Craig
The Folk Club website is: http://www.dartfordfolk.
Thursday Nights (free)
Gambler and / or their associates every Thursday night
Forthcoming Cotton Club acts - Friday Nights
(Doors open at 7pm – Band 9pm)
MOONAGE BOWIE TRIBUTE 5th July £15
Please contact Nick or Ron (behind the bar) for tickets or any other queries relating to the Cotton Club. Tickets can also be obtained direct from the organiser on the website www.barrysmag.co.uk
Cotton Club - Sunday Afternoon
Sunday afternoons (lazy Sundays with a beer and a roast?) between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. Usually £10 admission on the door and on the last Sunday of the month.
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24th March, 2024 – STRYDES (Geoff Whitehorn – Procul Harem)
28TH April, 2024 - BAD INFLUENCE (Val Cowell and her excellent band)
Should you want to order food in advance, ring Tina on 07800 632650.
And don’t forget…………………………………………
Travis’ quiz night (from 8.30pm) on the first Wednesday of every month