Welcome to The Welcome
We are a friendly Members Social Club, open to CIU associates,
signed in guests and
visitors on our weekend band nights
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Good news! the kitchen is now open Sundays:
Tuesday 14:00 to 16:30
Wednesday 14:00 to 18.30
Thursday 12:00 to 18.30
Friday 12:00 to 20:00
Saturday 12:00 to 18:30
Sunday 1300 to 18:00
Pie and Mash on Wednesdays and Sundays
TRIBUTE and special night updates
Please note that tickets sold online are restricted in numbers and so there will be plenty of tickets available for Members to purchase from the bar when they go on sale.
More details about the type of music all of the bands play can be found on ‘In their own words’. Click on the Hall section above to go to ‘Events’
ABBA Forever plus DJ Friday 24th April
Tickets are now sold out at the Club but may still be available on line at: www.skiddle.com/e/41956619
Friday 12th June Comedy Night – ‘Sit down to Standup’
Adults only, with 7 comedians. Tickets £15 Tickets for this event are now on sale and can be purchased from the club bar staff or on line at www.skiddle.com/e/42260843
Sat 15th August. Madness, (‘A Nutty Tribute’) plus the ever popular DJ, Ska & Mash
7:30 – 12:30. Tickets are sold out in the Club but you could try: www.skiddle.com/e/42081758 or from DJ Pete Lacey (Ska n Mash)
QUO’D plus DJ Pete Lacey Fri 25th September. Status Quo tribute
Details to follow
CHILDREN ON THE DANCE FLOOR ON BAND NIGHTS
We want everyone to enjoy themselves on our band nights, including children, but we also need to allow adults to dance safely and comfortably. We have therefore made the following rule which we believe does both of these things.
Children are allowed to play on the dance floor, (safely), before the band starts playing and during their break. While the band, or DJ, are playing, children are allowed on the dace floor providing they are dancing sensibly with an adult.
Did you know we that have two pool tables, two dart boards,
a pull tab machine, bingo on Thursday’s,
meat raffle Friday’s, poker once a month,
board game nights , and three fruit machines,
That is all on top of our entertainment every weekend.
Something for everyone – Make new friends – Enjoy
MENU’S
ENTERTAINMENTS & EVENTS: For information on the bands that we have playing click on any part of the HALL section above.
INFORMATION: For our information page, click anywhere on the MEMBERS LOUNGE section above.
MEMBERSHIP/HALL HIRE: Information about becoming a member of the club and hiring the hall Is now on a single page, just press the blue button above.
GALLERY: All rooms are now on one page, just press the gallery button above
If you have an event coming up, why not book the Hall on a Friday or Sunday evening. Because we book the Friday night bands well in advance, early booking of the hall is essential.
Subject to a £100 fee and £250 returnable deposit. The Adults lounge is also available to hire. Click here for more information.https://www.welcome-club.co.uk/apply/membership/
Update: The hall is free to hire on Friday evenings in July and August 2026. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Minimum of 50 people
The ‘Over 60’s’ Club consists of two clubs which take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both clubs are run by George Duke and any queries regarding membership or other matters should be discussed with him as they are not organised by the Welcome Club. If accepted for membership you may pay the Over 60’s annual fee plus £3 per visit, OR, pay the Over 60’s membership fee and be, or become, a member of the Welcome Club in which case there is no charge per visit.