Friends of Chorlton Irish

A campaign group set up in support of Chorlton Irish Club as a vital & much loved community venue in the light of plans to sell the club premises and land.

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

A story has appeared this evening suggesting that Chorlton Irish Club has been 'saved'. It appears that the Trustees have agreed a deal with Southway Housing Trust that will see apartments built on the car park but with the club building retained....1/5 https://t.co/CvFdplugEK

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

A meeting of Irish Club members has been called for Mon 17 May 7.30pm at St John's Parish Centre. A vote on motion of no-confidence in Trustees will be taken. All members urged to vote. NB members can request a postal/email vote. Full details here https://t.co/bZ3SQ6tYr9

[Irish Mancunian @mancirish]

Our range of publications covering the evolution and history of the Manchester-Irish community are now available for purchase at our new website https://t.co/ssbrkcfiqQ. Discounts on everything from now until #StPatricksDay! #irishmanc #community #history

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

@aroundM21 @SouthwayHousing Agree Southway bear no responsibility, however these are statements of fact that people should know. This is being presented as a simple good news story when it's more complex than that. Club members don't even know what the club's debt is, as no accounts have been made available

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

"More questions than answers..."

The @MENnewsdesk reports on developments at #Chorlton Irish Club

https://t.co/Aa4K2wztqX

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

The news raises more questions than it answers. As there is no detail about future proposals, the finances of the club and the deal, and apparently no accountability to the club's members, it would seem premature to say the club is saved just yet. 5/5

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

A story has appeared this evening suggesting that Chorlton Irish Club has been 'saved'. It appears that the Trustees have agreed a deal with Southway Housing Trust that will see apartments built on the car park but with the club building retained....1/5 https://t.co/CvFdplugEK

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

Throughout the past two years members have asked for financial transparency and membership involvement. Despite promises made in the Trustees' press releases we've yet to see any commitment to these principles...4/5

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

UPDATE ON CHORLTON IRISH CLUB:

We understand a sale may be imminent.

We've again written to the Trustees & their solicitors appealing to them to contact the club's members urgently, before any sale. We recall their previous public commitments to consult with the members. 1/2

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

We've also appealed to the local MP and Chorlton councillors to use any influence they can.

There are options on the table to save the club: at least one bid proposes retaining the building with a smaller car park.

We'll keep you informed of developments as best we can. 2/2

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

UPDATE ON CHORLTON IRISH CLUB:

We understand a sale may be imminent.

We've again written to the Trustees & their solicitors appealing to them to contact the club's members urgently, before any sale. We recall their previous public commitments to consult with the members. 1/2

[Manchester News MEN @MENnewsdesk]

Future of Chorlton Irish Club will soon be decided https://t.co/7MAsUYTuPW

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

https://t.co/ofBTsbxHXO #irishmanchester #chorlton

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

The great Andy Irvine of Planxty fame has been in touch: "I have played at #Chorlton Irish Club a few times. I've evidenced the good feeling & comradeship that this space provides for the local community. I hope you will carry on the fight. Best wishes for a successful outcome!"

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

We urge all #Chorlton Irish Club members - past and present - to send their membership details ASAP to Farley's Solicitors on [email protected]. Just provide your name, address plus membership number (or any evidence of membership). Full info here: https://t.co/eDckF08OrT

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

We urge all #Chorlton Irish Club members - past and present - to send their membership details ASAP to Farley's Solicitors on [email protected]. Just provide your name, address plus membership number (or any evidence of membership). Full info here: https://t.co/eDckF08OrT

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

We urge all Irish Club members - past and present - to send their membership details ASAP to Farley's Solicitors on [email protected]. Just provide your name, address plus membership number (or any evidence of membership). Full info here: https://t.co/anGGiYOXAV...

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

Please also copy us on [email protected] so that we can maintain an independent register of members.

We must hope that this is our opportunity to have a say in the fate of the Irish Club - please use it and share this widely so that other members know!

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

A major development on Chorlton Irish Club...a thread:

Farley's Solicitors have been pressing the Trustees' solicitors to provide information to the club's members about the sale process that is underway.

Farley's have now issued a press release...
https://t.co/eDckF08OrT

[Friends of Chorlton Irish @ChorltonFriends]

The only information you need to provide is your name plus your membership number (and/or any evidence of membership).

Please email the info to [email protected].