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The Committee have further considered the recent Government announcement and received further clarification. So from Thursday 24th September the following now applies:
The Club has to close by 22:00 (10:00PM). Last Orders will be 21:30.
Members and their Guests must wear a face covering (mask) whilst moving around the Club premises, and can remove it only when seated at their table.
You will NOT be allowed to approach the bar for service. You will be served at the table. You must still follow the one-way system.
Please sign in on the track and trace register provided on every visit.
From Thursday, this will be the LAW.
We all really need you to support the Club right now.
Since we re-opened we have had Covid-Secure measures in place. We have plenty of hand sanitisers, a one-way system, and socially distanced tables.
Please continue to use the Club as much as you can, we'd love to see you.
Branston Home Guard Club updated their business hours.
Covid-19 Update
The local authorities are now randomly visiting pubs & clubs to ensure they are following the guidelines on social distancing & hygiene procedures.
Any venue found to be in breach of the rules can be either fined, shut down or both.
The majority of our members and guests have been safely following the guidelines, but one or two people have not adhered to them.
It is imperative, that when visiting the club YOU MUST:
1. Follow the one way system.
2. No Standing.
3. Remain seated unless you are going to the bar, toilet or smoking area. DO NOT wander from table to table.
4. Strictly no dancing anywhere in the club, even at your table.
5. Wash your hands after going to the toilet.
6. Use the hand sanitisers regularly.
Anyone not adhering to these rules may be asked to leave the club.
Please, please follow these guidelines and keep the club safe from the virus and the local authority.
Good evening everyone.
The Committee have been monitoring the usage of the club since we re-opened from the lockdown.
There are some clear times that it is not beneficial for us to open, with takings not even covering staff wages.
The Committee have had to make a difficult decision, and therefore from Monday 17th August (inclusive) the club will open as per these revised opening times:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 19:00-23:00
Wednesday: 19:00-22:00
Thursday: 19:00-22:00
Friday: 17:00-23:00
Saturday: 11:30-23:00
Sunday: 11:30-18:00
Bank Holiday Monday (31st August) the club will be open 11:30-18:00.
We thank you for your continued support, and hope you understand why we’ve had to make this decision. We will continue to monitor the situation and will review as needed.
Please come and visit the Club if you are able, we’d love to see you, we have all necessary Covid measures in place.
Management Committee
Use the club or loose it.
Fiona you and Bob up for a drink Friday?
I’m pleased to announce we now have a replacement card machine. Contactless payments are now preferred and recommended for everyone.
Please remember when visiting the club to social distance and follow all the signage around the one way system.
You must also add your name and contact telephone number to the register by the door on a daily basis.
Thanks for your understanding, as without these measures in place we would not be allowed to open.
See you on Saturday 🍺👍
Hi All,
Just an update on card payments, the new card machine will be here tomorrow. So It'll be cash only again this evening. Sorry for the extended delay, it is outside of our control.
Hello all, due to an unforeseen technical issue with the card machine, it will have to be cash only tonight.
We have a mechanism in place that only sanitised coins are given as change.
You will be asked to place your money in a tray, where is it will be counted and stored for cleansing.
Apologies for the inconvenience, but this is out of our control.
Hope that this is not new way of money laundering...
Further update to the operating procedure for the club.
ALL members will be required to print their name and telephone number legibly on the daily signing in sheet provided near the inner entrance door (same table as the guest signing in book). This is a requirement for the NHS track and trace service. It must be completed every time you visit the club.
Remember your access cards, you will not be let in if you ring the bell. All staff have been instructed to follow this procedure.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
We open at 7:00pm on Monday 6th July.
Hello Everyone,
I am pleased to announce that the Club will be re-opening from Monday 6th July at 7:00PM.
As you are probably expecting, we have had to make significant changes to the way the Club operates to meet with the current government guidance. We will, as an ongoing process be reviewing this regularly. We have assessed our operating procedures and adjusted them to meet or exceed the requirements.
Please see this link on the Club Website to see full details - we encourage everyone to read this before attending.
www.branstonhomeguard.com/club/?p=1312
Key Points
The number one priority is the safety of everyone - every single person has a responsibility to play their part.
Social distancing must be maintained, some tables and chairs/stools have been removed.
Please wash your hands regularly and use the hand sanitisers we have invested in.
No-one under the age of 18 is permitted on the Club premises at this time.
No Dogs (except official guidance dogs) are permitted at this time.
There will be a one-way system operating through the Club. Entry to the club will be via the Access Ramp, the stairs are one-way (down) and exit is via the main door (for those that don't have a need to use the access ramp). This means that on a toilet visit you'll need to take your coat if its raining!
On arrival at the club - all members MUST BRING their access cards. Do not use the door buzzer for access - you will be refused. Every member must swipe their card in the reader, regardless of whether someone is holding the door open for you or not. This allows us to track who is in the building on a given day. Additionally guests are limited to two per party - they must sign in fully with name, address and telephone number - this MUST be legible.
There will be no standing (except for when in the bar queue). On entering the club you should find a table/seating area that is large enough for your party (remember you should be from the same household or 'social bubble'). The lounge downstairs will be open for additional seating. If there are no available seating areas in the club, then unfortunately you must leave and return at a later time. There is no waiting area for tables inside the building, or on the access ramp.
There is a queuing system for bar access. To minimise contact all members and guests are expect to return empty bottles and glasses to the drop off area on the bar. A number of queuing positions are clearly marked. From the drop off area onwards, please do not move forward until instructed by the bar staff. Please be prepared to wait longer for service at the bar. Please do not abuse the bar staff over this, they are following the procedure they have been instructed.
Every drink will be served in a clean glass. If you are ordering more than two drinks a tray will be provided to avoid the need to return to the bar. Staff will handle glasses at the base wherever possible.
Contactless card payments are strongly preferred and recommended.
There may be some products that are unavailable at the time of opening. Alternative products are available.
The follow services will not be available until further notice:
Pool Table
Dart Board
Gaming Machine
Lottery Machine
Bingo
Live Entertainment
Dominoes
The Jukebox will be available via the App only, volumes will be limited.
Sky TV is available on all three televisions, again volumes will be limited.
Revised Opening times (these will be under review)
Monday: 19:00–23:00
Tuesday: 19:00–23:00
Wednesday: 19:00–23:00
Thursday: 19:00–23:00
Friday: 17:00–23:30
Saturday: 11:30–23:00
Sunday: 11:30–21:00
Above all - please use common sense, and maintain your distance from others.
There will be increased Committee presence in the Club during the opening hours. They have instruction to operate the Club in-line with the rules and regulations, please follow their advice. Their decision is final on all matters regarding the safe operating of the Club. In the absence of a Committee member, the Bar Staff have the same authority. Please do not abuse the Staff or Committee members, these changes are enforced upon us - we all have to work with them.
All of the above will be under constant review, and we reserve the right to make any adjustments as necessary.
Club Re-Opening – Operating Procedure | Branston Home Guard Social Club
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Club Re-Opening – Operating Procedure The Club has conducted a risk assessment against the current Covid-19 Government Guidance. The following rules and guidance are applicable to all Members and Visitors to the Club. You should not enter the Club premises if you or any of your household are showi...Pint of Bid please.
Hope to see you all soon.
How many can be in at once? Hopefully see you soon 🙂
Fiona xxxx
Robert
Hope to see you all soon, get the prosecco on ice Ann x
Hello everyone, we hope you are all keeping well. It has been a while since the last update. I've had a couple of questions of late asking if we are ready to open on the 4th July so I thought I would update you all.
With regards to the club reopening, there has been no official guidance published by the Government regarding the opening of licensed premises. There has been a lot of speculation about beer gardens opening this month, but we would advise you to ignore it. It just isn't practical for a lot of licensed premises to open that way.
As it stands at the moment everything is still in a state of flux, we are reviewing the news on a daily basis, and as soon as we get the go ahead we will let you know. I don't wish to speculate when it might be at this time as we simply don't know.
When we are allowed to reopen you should expect significant changes on how we operate to meet the social distancing regulations in place at the time. It will be a long time before things are fully back to normal. More information to follow.
That said, we are looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Stay safe.
Adam.
Any up dates for any opening from 4th July?
Trevor Lamb x
The early hours of tomorrow morning marks the 77th Anniversary of Operation Chastise also known as The Dambusters Raid.
Lest we should forget the brave airmen and innocent civilians who lost their lives during this historic Second World War raid.
The Royal Airforce No. 617 Squadron - The Dambusters.
So sorry for the delay in responding jenny. I forgot to pass onto Carol until now! She says a big thank you - brought back memories of her dad xxx
As we couldn’t have a party night, we’ll look at doing something special when we are allowed to reopen.
Hi All,
I hope you are keeping well. I thought I would send a quick update to let you know, that despite the restraints of lockdown and isolation, the Officers and Committee are doing a sterling job of keeping all the business side of the Club going during this difficult time.
Special thanks to Robin (Treasurer), Ian (Acting Secretary) and Dave (Bar Manager).
For the first time in our history we held a virtual Committee Meeting via teleconference this week.
I've looked back into some records, and as far as I can tell this is the only mandated closure of the Club since 1944. These times are challenging for everyone and every business.
We look forward to welcoming you all back as soon as we are allowed.
In the meantime, stay safe and look after yourselves and each other.
Best Regards,
Adam (Chairman)
Nikki Tatum Michelle Walsh Joseph Norman-Swift we will be the first there to pop that bottle of prosecco when able x
We're ready for our Guinness x
I haven't had a beer since you closed!
Looking forward to a beer when you reopen!
TONIGHT ONLY (Friday 20th March)
All Keg and Cask Ales are reduced. Most are £2/pint with the exception of Guinness at £3/pint. When it's gone it's gone.
Don't take risks - if you are in the vulnerable groups, recently have been or are currently unwell please do not visit the Club. Keep washing your hands and isolate if unwell.
Remember the Club closes tonight until further notice. Keep a check on the Facebook page and Website for further updates.
Take care everyone, if Anne needs anything please let me know , i haven’t got her number sorry 😁
Take care folks, enjoy the break xx
Last blowout before isolation Luke Gray
Robert Harris and Emma Gallagher
Tim Kester
Please Note: due to the coronavirus outbreak, the committee have taken the difficult decision to close the club for a temporary period of time to protect members and staff alike.
The club will close on Friday 20th at 23:30 and will remain closed until further notice.
We will be reviewing the situation on a regular basis and updates will be provided on here on the Facebook page and on the website.
A tough decision, but the right one. Keep safe everyone, and perhaps when it’s all over, we can organise a ‘bit of a do’ to celebrate 🍺
Thanks for the update.Stay safe.
The Management Committee would like to re-assure all members that we are keeping a close eye on developments with regards to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
As you are likely aware from the news and government television broadcasts, this is a fast moving situation.
We will be following government advise and we will post all updates on both the Clubs web site (www.branstonhomeguard.com) and here on the Facebook page.
Further updates will follow as the situation develops.
Branston Home Guard Social Club | Members Social Club – 12 High Street, Branston.
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Welcome Hello and welcome to the Branston Home Guard Social Club website. Here you will find information on the Club, its facilities, upcoming events and its history. The Home Guard Social Club is a social club in the village of Branston near Lincoln. Free Live Entertainment Saturday 1st February .....All people who applied to be members this Last Month can now collect their access cards as from 12th March.
Saturday 1st February - Live Entertainment: The Number 9's
Oasis / The Jam / Jake Bugg / Coldplay / The Beatles / Elbow covers band.
Sounds like a plan xx
Julia Tuplin
What time is this in tonight please?
Saturday 7th March - Live Entertainment: Charley Travis
A good night, everyone having an enjoyable time tonight at The Branston Home Guard Social Club.👍
Trev having a good night x
The Club Committee would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Here are the Club's Christmas Opening Times. For most of the Christmas and New Years period the Club is open to both members and non-members. If you've never been before, we'd love to see you. If you have guests over the season, please bring them along.