THREATENED POOL TABLE BOYCOTT AVERTED [18/01/08 18:44:23]

A threatened boycott of the club's pool facilities was narrowly averted following a sudden change of heart by members furious at a recent increase in charge.

The price hike came after the club acquired a refurbished table from a local pool emporium that was relocating and the new model which appeared at The Brow carried a 60p charge compared with the previous ancient table which was priced at 50p.

There was a wave of unrest following the introduction of the handsome new facility and Head of Security John Stockbridge (68) was quick to describe the move as "outrageous". He added "how do they expect a poor pensioner like me to shell out 60p per game, its disgusting".

Another regular Sunday lunchtime punter who wished to remain anonymous advised the website "thats' it, they have priced themselves out of the market, I won't be playing here any more".

However, there were several members welcoming the move. One balding pool addict felt that it was an excellent decision as it "would hopefully banish the skinflint element who have half a pint and play five games of pool here on a Sunday".

Quick thinking Treasurer John Everett quelled the bad feeling by proving that members were getting better value with the new 7'x4' table which is around 56% bigger than the original. He pointed out that the playing fee has only been raised 20%. Excellent logic!