903 Shettleston Road, Glasgow. G32 7NU.
The Barn Club. 2017.
In the NEWS 1972…
New Club in Shettleston.
A Cinema, Catholic Church, bingo hall, dancing school, these are just some of the purposes the building at 903 Shettleston Road has served in its 70 years long history. Last Thursday it opened its doors for yet another purpose, a special club.
Interior view. 1972.
The Premier Cinema was opened in August 1912 by George Urie Scott. The Premier Cinema closed it’s doors in 1948.
But few of the people who have visited the premises before could have recognised them. A big renovation scheme was carried out and the new decor is very modern and befitting the name of the club, The Barn Social Club. Club secretary Mr. John Foley told me that the club came about as an amalgamation of several other organisations and local clubs which have now closed.
The Barn offers something to please all its members from dancing to dominoes. The administration is carried out by a committee of 12 and the president is local man Mr. Frank Deeney. Memberships costs a modest £1.50 a year and couples are encouraged to join. “The Barn is a man and wife club, says Mr. Foley.
Although the members have been enjoying the facilities of their club for six days now, the official opening won’t be until after the New Year. But it promises to be a star spangled occasion with lots of celebrities being invited along. Already the committee have some star guests in mind, but their names are still top secret. As well as guest artists there is a resident band Second Sound, who are already great favourites.
Members have plenty of opportunities to visit The Barn. It’s opened Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Then there’s the Wednesday bingo session and a ladies only night on Tuesdays.
Advert from 1972.
Do you have any memories of the Cinema or the Barn Club? If so please leave a comment.
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I used to perform with a live band there called ” More or Less ” quite regularly. From 1973 onwards.
I played drums with Stirling/Falkirk band MIDAS TOUCH that had a Thursday-night Residency at the Barn Club during 1976.
My Dad Arthur Richards played lead guitar in a band called ‘Certain Sound’ at the Barn Club on Saturday nights in 1972. We are listening to his 1 and only single track now called ‘Down at the Club:)
Great memories of The Barn Club, my husband and I used to frequent it on Saturdays nights. The Certain Sound played for about 7 years as the resident group. Arthur Richards Lead Guitar, John Curran rhythm guitar and singer, Alex Dundas bass Guitar also sang and Peter the drummer. They were really popular and packed the club out every Saturdays. They made an EP called Down at the Barn Club. When it opened it was so unusual at the time as it was whisky barrels for tables so unique. The atmosphere and music was great as they played all kinds of songs. Loved every minute of those nights. So sad to have found out that John passed in 2018 as we were great friends with John & Christine but lost contact for about 35 years until 3 days ago.
You have left us with great memories.
Anne.