TTN,
How else do you propose to raise enough funds to run the club if you don't have the occasional event in there - especially considering you intend on hugely reducing the rates it sounds for retired officers??
Running/maintaining that building costs money, staff cost money, everything costs money - don't get me wrong, it would be FANTASTIC if HMG funded the place and we could get a pint for 50p, but somehow I don't see that happening in present climate....
Pretty patronising remarks TTN... (although I am well heeled - 6 inch stilettos only on thursdays nights thanks very much)
I am with B word on this...