Posted by MavisDavis on 26-03-2009 00:18
#1
Just got a text from Merv to say that Rileys has gone into administration. Any truth in the rumour? Practically the whole of Div 1 could be looking for a new venue if it is true :O:
Posted by hannahfish on 26-03-2009 00:27
#2
Company Statement
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS
Valiant Sports Limited has acquired 129 Rileys clubs across the UK and for members at these clubs it is business as usual.
However, 30 clubs as listed below have ceased trading immediately.
If your regular club is one of those closed then you will be eligible for a free one year extension to your current valid membership.
Please note that your membership gives you access to any of our clubs across the United Kingdom.
To find your nearest club please use our club finder.
If you have organised an event at one of the closed clubs please contact us immediately and we will seek to re-arrange. You can contact us via our contact page or you can write to us at Rileys, 8 Clarendon Drive, Wymbush, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK8 8ED.
Valiant Sports Limited is totally committed to the development of pool and snooker in the UK and to your experience with Rileys.
If you have a cue or any other property held at a closed club, then you can collect on Tuesday the 31st of March between 3pm and 5pm, when a member of staff will be in attendance.
Closed clubs
Blackburn
Bracknell
Burnley
Clapham
Debden
Dundee
Glasgow (Victoria Rd)
Hartlepool
Hounslow
Lancaster
Long Eaton
Luton (Club Snooker)
Luton Leagrave Rd
Northampton Derngate
Nuneaton
Oxford Colours
Penicuik
Peterborough Eastfield Rd
Rainham
Rotherham (Kimberworth Rd)
Rotherham Doncaster Gate
Rugeley
Scarborough
St Albans
Stanford-Le-Hope
Stoke Fenton
Stretford
Sutton Coldfield
Wakefield
Weston
No need to worry about Croydon
Posted by berty on 26-03-2009 00:36
#4
I just have one question.......how does merv get all the latest pool related business knowledge sitting in a shed in Portland?
Posted by hannahfish on 26-03-2009 01:42
#5
lol its been all over the surrey, uk8ball and pro9 sites all day and on the news you guys were the last to notice
Posted by MavisDavis on 26-03-2009 01:57
#6
berty wrote:
I just have one question.......how does merv get all the latest pool related business knowledge sitting in a shed in Portland?
He has a clockwork radio and a solar panel charger for his phone!
Posted by MavisDavis on 26-03-2009 01:59
#7
hannahfish wrote:
lol its been all over the surrey, uk8ball and pro9 sites all day and on the news you guys were the last to notice
I like pool but not enough to be on any of those sites. Bit worried about the decline in pool venues though...