Bingo Association calls on Burnham to include bingo in rates cut
The Bingo Association has called on the government to widen the business rates support programme to bingo clubs. A sector that makes a huge contribution to local communities, how will Burnham respond to clubs that offer a major entertainment outlet on the high street, not least to a high number of senior citizens who rely on bingo for their engagement with friends and family.
Llandudno Pier celebrates 149th anniversary
Llandudno Pier celebrated its 149th anniversary on 1 August, with its owners thanking the staff and customers who continue to flock to the pier for their support.
Product Town Hall meeting sets out Boomerang Digital’s Innovation Agenda ahead of ACOS and EAG360
Boomerang Digital aligned its product, sales, marketing and delivery teams at a strategic Town Hall meeting at which it mapped out the brand’s H2 innovation agenda. Ahead of the major industry showcases comprising October’s ACOS and January’s EAG360 the intensive session highlighted the importance of providing customers with an integrated technology ecosystem rather than a collection of standalone products
Clacton Pier prepares for 155th anniversary and a weekend packed with celebratory events
Clacton Pier will celebrate its 155th anniversary this weekend, and is inviting guests to help mark the occasion with giveaways, a history trail, fireworks extravaganza, and free talks. “Everyone is welcome to come along and join the party,” said GM Harry Peek.
UDC joins forces with Elaut to launch World Claw Cup
Forget what’s happening in North and Central America, the real global tournamentof a beautiful game is coming to UDC as it partners up with Elaut to launchthe World Claw Cup.
Brent Council refuses Willesden AGC plans after 200 sign petition
Brent Council has refused Star Commercial Property a licence to operate the former Lloyds bank unit on Willesden high street as a gaming centre, after 200 people signed a petition objecting to the proposal.
£36,000 raised for Bacta Charitable Trust as sold-out Summer Ball hits all of the right notes at Claridge’s
The sold-out Bacta Summer Ball held at Claridge’s has been hailed as a resounding success after raising £36,000 for the Bacta Charitable Trust. Featuring almost 200 Bacta members and their guests, the flagship fundraising event reflected Bacta’s long-standing commitment to the support of charitable causes as well as the fellowship that underpins the UK industry.
More than 100,000 sign Tom Kerridge’s petition #VATsTheProblem in just three days – and now one week later it’s more than double that … and rising
More than 100,000 hospitality professionals signed chef Tom Kerridge’s #VATsTheProblem petition within three days of its launch, demonstrating the strength of feeling behind the campaign to get VAT for the sector reduced to 10 percent. “What a start to the campaign,” said Kerridge, “but it is just the start”.
Bacta Charitable Trust partner with constituency MPs to support local causes
Bacta Charitable Trust Chairman John Bollom has been clocking up the miles in recent months making presentations to six charities and not for profit organisations ranging from Gosport to Grimsby and Southport to Swansea. All of the charities were nominated by their constituency MPs who attended the presentations which also involved local Bacta members.
Club 3000 Bingo announces £5m Sunderland investment
Club 3000 Bingo has announced plans to open a new £5m flagship venue in Sunderland in early 2027.