FHC Constitution 22nd April 2023 22 of 29

22. Club House Rules:


22.1 The Purchase of intoxicating liquor for supply by the Club shall be at the absolute discretion of the Bar Committee.

22.2 The permitted hours for the supply of intoxicating liquor shall be fixed from time to time by the Committee in accordance with the provision of the Licensing Act.

22.3 The rules for sale of intoxicating liquor as set out by the Licensing Act will be enforced by members of the Bar Committee and adhered to by all persons using the facilities.

22.4 Bona Fide Guests:
Non- members may be admitted to the Club premises only as bona fide guests of members.

  • 22.4.1 No member may admit more than four guests on any occasion.
  • 22.4.2 Guests may also be admitted by invitation of the Management Committee.
  • 22.4.3 All members introducing a Guest shall enter the name and address of the guest in the visitor’s book at the Club premises and sign his/her name as the introducing member.
  • 22.4.4 Guests entering or remaining on the Club premises after 6pm may be asked to pay a Guest fee of £2.
  • 22.4.5 Guest fees may be refunded on the evening that they are paid if the guests applies to become a member of the Club and pays the relevant Club membership fee.
  • 22.4.6 Guests may purchase intoxicating liquor whilst in the company of the introducing member or with the consent of a member of the Management Committee.
  • 22.4.7 An introducing member shall be responsible for his/her guest’s strict observance of the Club rules. If Club rules are broken by a Guest then the signing member will be held responsible for any resulting action by the Club. This could lead to disciplinary action.

22.5 Visiting Teams:
Members of Sports and Recreational teams and people who attend the premises in good faith to support their team on the occasion of a match or tournament shall be entitled to the full use of the facilities of the Club.

22.6 Special Club Functions:
In the event of a special Club function or social event non-members are permitted to attend as long as they are in possession of a valid ticket. Non-members may be required to pay a surcharge for such events. If this is the case the Guest Fee is to be waived on these occasions.

22.7 Persons Under 18 years:
No persons under the age of 18 years shall be permitted to purchase or consume intoxicating liquor at the Club premises.

22.8 Consumption off Premises:
Only members shall be permitted to purchase intoxicating liquor for consumption off the premises.

22.9 No member shall, except for professional services rendered at the request of the Committee, on any pretence or in any manor receive any profit, salary or emolument from the funds or transactions of the Club.

22.10 No person shall at any time be permitted to receive at the expense of the Club or of any member thereof any commission, percentage or similar payment on or with reference to purchase of intoxicating liquor by the Club; nor shall any person directly or indirectly derive any pecuniary benefit from the supply of intoxicating liquor by or on behalf of the Club to members or guests apart from any benefit accruing to the Club as a whole and apart from any benefit which a person derives indirectly by reason of the supply giving rise to or contributing to a general gain from the carrying of the Club.

22.11 The Bar Committee must enforce any rules imposed by the Clubhouse management organisation and adhere to all requirements in the hire agreement.

22.12 The Club Rules and list of names of all Club members shall be kept in the Bar.