What is the London Midland Railway Clubs Association?
Prior to 1990 the London Midland Railway Clubs Association was part of the BRSA (British Railways Staff Association). The new name was adopted when the British Railways Board withdrew financial support from Railway Social Clubs. The London Midland Railway Clubs Association is self-financing, self-managing and self-supporting.
Who is eligible for membership?
Membership is open to employees and retired employees of the Railway industry and approved associated undertakings including all privatised Railway Companies.
How much will it cost?
The membership subscription for “Railway” members is just 24p per week. Most of the privatised Railway Companies and some of the associated undertakings have facilities for deduction of the subscription direct through the payroll.
Can I use all the clubs throughout Great Britain?
The London Midland Railway Clubs Association is affiliated to the National Association of Recreational Clubs which comprises four Regional Associations with a total of nearly 130 social clubs throughout Great Britain. As a member of the LMR Clubs Association you will be entitled to make use of the amenities of all clubs, subject to local Rules. Some clubs, usually those located at holiday resorts, require prior notification.
Can my family join?
Your wife or husband and your dependant children can become family members at a nominal charge payable to the Club. Most clubs in fact make no charge for family members. The law does not prevent children going with you into the club.
Can my friends join?
Yes. Every club has a category of membership for non-railway members – Associate or Full. The subscription is determined by the local club and there may be a waiting list at some clubs because the number of Associate or Full members may be restricted in some cases.
What happens when I retire?
As a former Railway employee you can continue your membership by completing an application form for retired membership. At the present time there is a £5.00 per annum charge for Retired membership. Please contact this office for further details.
Are any competitions organised?
Each club has a variety of competitive activities in local leagues and in addition, Regional Competitions are held during the winter and summer. Prizes are awarded to the winners and runners-up in each event as under:-
- Billiards Individual
- Snooker Individual
- Snooker Pairs
- Snooker Team
- Pool Individual
- Pool Pairs
- Pool Team
- Chess Individual
- Cribbage Individual
- Cribbage Pairs
- Cribbage Team
- Darts Individual
- Darts Pairs
- Darts Mixed Pairs
- Darts Team
- Dominoes Individual
- Dominoes Pairs
- Dominoes Team
- Whist Pairs
- Crown Green Bowls Men’s Individual
- Crown Green Bowls Ladies Individual
- Crown Green Bowls Men’s Pairs
- Crown Green Bowls Ladies Pairs
- Crown Green Bowls Mixed Pairs
- Crown Green Bowls Men’s Team
- Flat Green Bowls Men’s Pairs
- Flat Green Bowls Ladies Individual
- Flat Green Bowls Ladies Pairs
- Flat Green Bowls Men’s Triples
- Flat Green Bowls Mixed Pairs
- Flat Green Bowls Men’s Rink
- Angling Individual
- Angling Retired
- Angling Ladies
- SuperClub Competition
- Golf Competition