Limited stands space available at UK's biggest club Trade Show 

Expanded space at Blackpool's Norbreck Castle Hotel means we're happy to announce that we have last-minute stands available for companies eager to connect with the UK's top CIU clubs. Call Sean Ferris on 0778 9870709.

Meet the CIU National Executive 

Visit the CIU Stand to learn how becoming a Preferred Supplier can benefit your business. Meet the NEC and Head Office team, explore National Accounts opportunities, and discover the value of engaging with CIU clubs. The President, Vice President and General Secretary will be ready to greet you.

Update the Club Journal Team with your company's latest news 

The Club Journal team is eager to hear about your latest products and services. Showcase new launches or established offerings at the Blackpool Trades show, online, through social media and through Club Journal’s pages.

Complimentary Showcase tickets for Trade Show exhibitors

This year’s not-to-be-missed CIU Entertainment Showcase takes place on the evening of Friday, April 17 at the H&A Social Club in Blackpool. Exhibitors can contact Sean Ferris for your 2 complimentary tickets.

Greene King - Preferred Supplier

Greene King and Belhaven provide CIU members with Value for Venues, a wholesale drinks supply service with everything you need in one place - a full composite drinks service and a one-stop-shop delivery service across beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

Gemini Parking Solutions

Managing a club comes with its own challenges — parking shouldn’t be one of them. At Gemini Parking Solutions, we help clubs eliminate unauthorised parking, reduce operational workload, and create new revenue streams.

Dransfields - Preferred Supplier

Dransfields celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, and will be showcasing gaming machines, pool tables, juke boxes and its state-of-the-art Spotlight and Dart Shark. Plus: visit the team to meet European Pool Champion Clint l'Anson.

Club Control

Club Control is the largest supplier of EPOS and management systems to the club sector in the UK, trusted by over 1800 clubs nationally. They only work with clubs and their systems are designed specifically for the sector.

BOC - Preferred Supplier

BOC Sureserve® is the leading dispense gases supplier in the UK. BOC Sureserve® offers a full range of food grade dispense gases and dispense systems to ensure you have the right gas for the right beverage, giving your customers the perfect drink every time.

TNT Sports 

TNT Sports is supporting the Blackpool Beer & Trades Exhibition for its 10th year. Enjoy UEFA  Champions League football, UEFA Europa League. Plus: LIV Golf and rugby.

Brown & Brown 

As the only preferred and trusted CIU insurance partner, Brown & Brown will provide your club with the appropriate insurance cover you require.

Ace Furniture

ACE Furniture is a family business with over 43 years’ experience in manufacturing both fixed and loose furniture, based centrally in Northamptonshire.

Pure Purchasing - Preferred Supplier

Unlock hidden savings and maximise value with Pure's expert club consultancy services. Whether you're looking for guidance, want to check out the competition, reduce waste, or negotiate better contracts, they can help.

Arena Racing Company

The CIU has teamed up once again with Arena Racing Company to give CIU club members great-value offers to enjoy great days out at the races. With over 500 racedays in 2026, watch out for latest offers at clubjournal.co.uk.

Crystals

Crystals are market leaders in club supplies and their range include various bingo books and  machines, Club Payment cards raffle books, lottery tickets & machines, wristbands, rule books, membership cards etc..

CAMRA

The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) will be running their complimentary bar again (pictured at last year's event) at the 2026 Beer & Trades Exhibition.