Trade show pictures available

The CIU's 32nd annual Beer & Trades Exhibition in April has been hailed a success, with a great day of networking and meeting with suppliers. Want to relive the day? Enjoy the selection of the images at the link below.

CIU Blackpool Showcase gallery

A wide variety of genres showcased their talents on April 19 after the 32nd Beers & Trades Exhibition, from Country & Western to tribute acts, from Mowtown to ABBA and from Take That to YMCA.  Find the star-studded gallery at the link below.

Conference Weekend 2025 dates

The 33rd Beers & Trades Exhibition will take place on Friday April 25, 2025 in Blackpool, followed by the 161st AGM which takes place on Saturday, April 26.

Spotlight on 2024's AGM  

The May issue of Club Journal presents the Official Minutes of the 160th Annual Meeting of the CIU, chaired by Union Vice-President Ken Roberts CMD ACM. More information can be found at the link below.

Dransfields - out in force

CIU long-term Preferred Supplier Dransfields kept visitors entertained with Speed Pool, Spotlight BeBop Music Bingo, the ever popular Play Your Cards Right and a host of new machines to keep the club packed.

TNT Sports packs a punch

The TNT Sports team came bearing gifts, as well  a Tyson Fury life-size cut out, a 'Boxer' machine, and all the news of upcoming sports extravaganzas. Plus giveaways from PoS to branded merchandise.

Greene King

CIU Preferred Supplier Greene King's 

team thoroughly enjoyed meeting clubs 

at the 2024 Beer & Trades Exhibition. With

over 200 years of brewing award-winning beers, it offers a one-stop-shop delivery service across beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks & more. 

Pukka Pies

Pukka Pies served up popular pies to hungry visitors, explaining that its Heater Package includes a table-top oven unit heats pies from frozen to ready-to-serve in under 2 hours. The package is £299+VAT and includes 36 pies.