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May 2022
Last Updated: 31/05/2022
Bilton Working Men's Club decides on new name
The club is changing its name for the first time since it was founded in 1913 in an attempt to become more inclusive.
Bilton Club.
Bilton Working Men's Club is to be renamed Bilton Club in an attempt to broaden its appeal.
The club revealed last month it planned to change its name for the first time since it was founded in 1913.
Names such as The Bilton and The Club @Bilton were among those suggested.
But Alan Huddart, the club treasurer, said the choice of Bilton Club was almost unanimous and would probably come into effect at the start of July. He said:
"We want to make the club as inclusive as possible."
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The club has also appointed Phil Smith to the newly created post of manager.
Mr Huddart said Mr Smith, who previously managed Sports Direct in Harrogate, would be responsible for the day-to-day running of the club, which is on Skipton Road.
He will also be involved in moves to convert some of the unused space on the first and second floors into commercial and residential use.
Mr Huddart said the club was expecting "huge increases" in its energy bills and needed to find ways to generate more income.
Anyone can visit the club but members, who pay £10 to join and then an annual £10 fee, are entitled to 50p off the price of a pint. Membership costs half as much for seniors.
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