Eccleston Social Club faces axe

5:01pm Wednesday 29th August 2012 in News By St Helens Star newsdesk

A LONG standing social club will be axed later this year, Pilkington Ltd confirmed today.

The Eccleston Social Club, on Knowsley Road, more commonly known as Triplex, has been a popular venue down the decades, hosting countless wedding and birthday parties.

It is owned by Ruskin Leisure Ltd, a subsidiary of the glassmaker, and the closure will cut another of the few remaining recreational ties that the company still held in the town.

It is believed employees were informed of the decision today, however, it is not clear at this stage how many jobs will be affected.

A statement read: “Ruskin Leisure Ltd regrets to announce its intention to close the Eccleston Social Club due to the terms of the sale of the land.

“The last day of business operation is planned to be Friday, November 16. “Discussions on the closure plans have now commenced with affected employees.

“All club members will receive written communication regarding the closure in the next few days.”

Comments(15)

Robbob5 says...
5:43pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Yet another one going and.....another one for arsonists!

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papyt says...
6:55pm Wed 29 Aug 12

it has been sold to the developer building the houses next door soon to be 5 very expensive houses.

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Robbob5 says...
8:33pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Ahh....thanks for explaining papyt.
More council tax i assume but my point and my friends is that there will not be any social clubs in the next 20 years around in our town.shame really!

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rosered1 says...
11:20pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Oh what a surprise! Yet more housing that we really dont need. All that happens is that these new "expensive" "luxury" homes get sold to housing associations and then handed over to social security claimants for the extremely high rents. There are plenty of areas in St Helens that need renewal instead of just cramming new houses into every available corner

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Alder Hey Roader says...
10:20am Thu 30 Aug 12

Yes it is a shame that another watering hole is closing. This would have happened to Greenalls Club as well, but some years ago, the members agreed to purchase the club from Greenalls.

Anyone from "Triplex Club" is welcome to come down the road to Greenalls and try us out. If you like it, membership is available.

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papyt says...
11:44am Thu 30 Aug 12

i remember a few very well,gas and electric club,beechams club,parr and hardshaw club,parr labour just to name a few of my old watering holes i used to go to haresfinch social to watch good groups on a saturday,the glass bridge club and the plaza the list goes on,were do all the groups play that used to entertain us for a 10p entrance fee (guest members fee )

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shh says...
2:43pm Thu 30 Aug 12

the same fate would've fallen on the Percival Room down at Ruskin if it hadn't been bought.

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frankly says...
5:35pm Thu 30 Aug 12

most social clubs are losing money and it is a shame, but the younger ones dont want them now..Same with bowling greens, another dying sport that i used to play..greens have gone, from gas and electric,penlake sutton,railway thatto heath along with the pub,gerard ,black bull,clock face hotel,black horse rainhill,one at ruskin drive, plus others i cant think of at the moment..10 years about, they all had teams and greens.

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johnbarnes10 says...
11:32pm Thu 30 Aug 12

I dont understand the comment "due to the terms of the sale of the land" as in the original planning proposal they intended to retain the social club and even set aside land for a health care centre. The proposed closure should be questioned as I believe this is more a business decision to sell to create more housing.

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papyt says...
11:35am Fri 31 Aug 12

john barnes 10,you are correct,the land is worth a lot more than having a club on it ever could be,the land is an asset and has been liquidised,plans get altered and was it a condition that a health centre was built as part of the original building proposal? if not then sorry,same as the flats in parr,they got started and 3/4 finished then sold to another builder now have had the plans changed to use them as a sheltered complex as this will bring in more income it is just a business decision,would you sell your house for what you paid for it when you first bought it?

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johnbarnes10 says...
11:00pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Went past this evening and it was closed, so looks like the writing is on the wall already. Tried to find some altered plans for the site but couldnt find anything which mentions the social club. Guess the plans are to follow.

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jimstevo says...
7:47pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Don't worry the Fire Station is opposite! That is until it is also closed and knocked down for housing!

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alltaxnoletoffs says...
2:30am Mon 3 Sep 12

Social clubs & pubs belong to previous generations. We have to recognise movements, progress,evolution. Town centre "bars" to move between are the current requirement & therefore outlying social clubs & any pubs are no longer attractive. Committees beware! Your premises have to compete with such town centre bars and non charity shops My generation are now content to buy cheaply at supermarkets, not drink drive and happy to enjoy with Sky tv in comfort at home.

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Save the Traditional Pub says...
10:45am Tue 4 Sep 12

This appear to be a very convenient side step by both Ruskin Leisure and Jones the Builder. Jones buys the old Triplex Site, and then obtains planning permission with a provisor that it will retain and indeed refurbish the Social Club, but the Social Club is not yet owned by Jones. Ruskin Leisure are under no obligation regarding the club and therefore there is no come back when they decide to close the Club. Once closed, they can then sell the land to Jones, who can then argue the case that the closure of the club was out of their hands and they have not breached the conditions of the planning permission, and so are compliant.

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frankly says...
10:40pm Tue 4 Sep 12

alltaxnoletoffs ////////////////////
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Social Clubs can still have a place,i could name a few.The present generation dont use them, for one main reason,social club rules. The present generation cant behave, some not all,and they wouldnt be allowed in. They just want to get stoned out of their minds,spew up or fight on the streets,and listen to head banging music.

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