Early morning bingo robbery

This allowed the robbers, who were carrying a gun and a crowbar, to remain in the premises overnight whereupon they attacked the treasurer, when she arrived for work in the morning. She was forced to open all of the fruit machines and then take the robbers to the staff, whereupon they waited for the time release to open the safe. The robbers also took the mobile phone from the treasurer before tying her up with cables, where she was found by staff arriving an hour later.

A lot of money held in bingo halls

The prosecutor for the case stated; “Mukungu was working there as a security guard and the insider who provided the actual robbers with the vital knowhow about the hall security procedures and allowed the robbers in to hide overnight so they could commit the robbery at the most opportune moment the next morning.”

He later added; “The Crown says that the evidence that came to light, particularly phone evidence, shows that Mr Mukungu used his privileged position and his knowledge of the building to let the robbers in the rear of the premises and into a room at the rear, probably on the first floor.”

It is believed that the robbers got away with around £40,000 during the heist, which just goes to show the amount of damage that can be happen to a firm from an inside job. It seems that the robbers had a strong level of knowledge about the premises and the operations and the fact that they may have been allowed to gain entry to the premises compounds the nature of the crime. The security guard and a getaway driver are now also standing trial for their alleged roles in the robbery.

Bingo halls benefit from the bus too

It is also fair to say that the bingo halls benefit from the added number of players that comes along to the bingo hall from using the bus so you would think that the companies would have an interest in providing transport. Many bingo halls do provide a transport service for their players but many do not, leaving them at the mercy of their local transport companies. If these companies do not do the job with an adequate evening service, it could be problematic for bingo players.

Community centre takes control of bingo bus

This has been the case recently in North Leicestershire but a community centre has decided to lend a helping hand for bingo players in its community. The Palace Community Centre in Ibstock has realised that many bingo fans have been left stranded by the withdrawal of an evening bus service and is looking into the possibility of running a bingo bus. The service is expected to have a number of pick up and drop off points through the route, hopefully allowing more people to get along to the centre for their bingo fun. The plans are still under discussion at the moment with the centre wanting to know if there is enough demand for the service. This is why it is important for bingo players to speak up and ensure that their demand is heard.

There can be a lot of fun on the bingo bus and this adds to the entertainment and fun of the evening. There is no doubt that spending time with others is a major reason for many bingo players to get out of the house and the bingo bus can make sure this is an easier task for many.

Online bingo is great but not everything

Many people have assumed that online bingo is the future of bingo and there is definitely a lot of money to be made in that area. There is no getting away from the comfort and convenience that comes with playing online whenever and wherever but that is never the full story. Times may have moved on since the days that bingo was the number one social outlet around the country but that is not to say that people are finished with bingo. It is just that people are now looking for other things from a night out and it may be that bingo halls have to adapt to meet these new demands.

Big changes in store for bingo halls

Even though Mecca is looking to create bingo halls across the country, anyone looking for some insight into what the future holds should look at a number of bingo halls that Mecca Bingo has recently renovated. It makes sense that these halls are on message with the overall these the company is trying to create and they are very different from what you may expect from a bingo hall. Given that the Mecca Bingo hall in Oldbury has received a £1.7m facelift, it is the obvious place to look to see where the company is heading.

It is a massive change from the traditional style of bingo hall and you would be forgiven for thinking you had stepped into a plush night club. This is exactly the sort of theme the new clubs are looking to provide, a step away from the old image of bingo and one that is fresh and vibrant where people of all ages can come along. There is no doubt that bingo has to look to the future if it wants to survive and this is likely to be reflected in the changing face of bingo halls.

Mecca Bingo looking to make a lot more money

No doubt there has been a lot of planning undertaken about the future of the halls and a lot of space is needed. You will likely find that bingo is just one of the components in the modern Mecca Bingo hall as the company looks to expand its potential for bringing in money. Slots and instant win games are an integral part of any physical bookmakers in recent times and this success can’t have been missed by the Mecca Group. After all, there are bookmaking enterprises under the same umbrella company and they will know that this is where is the money is currently being made.

Get a meal at your Mecca Bingo

There will be a need to ensure that all of the proper licences are in place but if there are no problems or objections, you can expect to have a few more gaming options available in your new Mecca Bingo hall. It is also fair to say that better food and drink facilities will be made available to punters in the new venues to give players further incentives to come into the venue. There is no doubt that players who can enjoy something good to eat will come along earlier and spend more time in the club, which is always going to be music to the ears of club owners and promoters.

The latest region that Mecca Bingo are looking to break ground in, after Walthamstow, Derby and Newcastle is Bracknell. Like all the other, the club would be hopeful that the new venture could create 50 jobs in the area and bring a boost to the local economy. Again, there are financial incentives in place for any punter that can point out a suitable venue for Mecca to continue their bingo empire.

Bingo winnings and then home

Bingo player Ashley Murray had an evening out with her son and managed to win $50 at the bingo. That is something that would put a smile on most people’s faces and although it was a surprise, it wasn’t really out of the blue. After all, someone has to win a game of bingo and take the prizes otherwise there is definitely something suspicious going on about the evening! No, the real shock came when Ashley returned home from the bingo game to find that her home had been broken into. This is upsetting but the actions of the robber are definitely out of the order.

Everybody wants a cleaner

First of all, Keith Davis decided to cook himself a meal, using chicken and onions to prepare his dinner. Police were to say afterwards that they believed Mr Davis to have some fine cooking skills as he made a broth out of the ingredients that were there. Following this cooking activity, Mr Davis proceeded to do a number of chores around the home, including folding up clothes and sweeping the floor. A lot of people are probably wishing that they had robbers coming to their house and behaving like this but the thought that someone was in your house remains unsettling, even if they were doing good around the house!

Police apprehended Mr Davis at the apartment where it seems he was a little disorientated. This involved him changing his story a number of times and for a spell he was insistent that it was actually his home. In the end, Ashley Murray was able to put a brave face on the evening saying her biggest upset was that he drank her orange juice but it certainly is the sort of thing you expect to have to deal with when you return from a winning night of bingo.

Bingo brings in money

These are all factors that probably played a part in the fact that a bingo evening has been arranged for March to help raise funds for the Sidford Playgroup. The group is in need of a lot of new equipment to keep providing a great service to children and their parents, and hopefully the bingo night will go a long way to providing the valuable services that are required. The event takes place on Friday the 2^nd of March, with the evening beginning at 7pm. However, the bingo fun begins at 8pm so that is the real time you need to be there for if you are determined to be a bingo winner!

Bingo and cakes is a real treat

In addition to the bingo games, which are offering cash prizes for the players, there will be homemade cakes and snacks on sale, alongside, tea, coffee and soft drinks. This should help to create a party spirit and atmosphere around the club, hopefully helping people to kick off their weekend fun in high style. There may not be too many opportunities for local residents to enjoy bingo these days so this sort of game is going to be something that carries a large appeal. Bingo remains a game that people adore and any excuse to come out in good numbers is usually accepted with open arms.

There is obviously a need for the playgroup to look into other means of funding because a bingo night will not be satisfactory to meet all of the financial implications for the event. However, as part of a series of events to raise funds, a bingo evening is always likely to be a very important part of the fund raising process. Nothing brings people out in good numbers like bingo and there should be some support for the playgroup.

Big bingo nights can be attractive

Unfortunately, this means that some people will go into this sort of situation without a carefully thought out plan, which can cause greater problems. Three robbers had a plan to steal money from a Mecca Bingo hall in Liverpool but upon finding that the club was full of bingo players, ended up fleeing in an aborted mission. You would think that the opening hours of the club would have been something that the robbers would have thought about when putting their plan together but it seems not.

Money is a huge draw

After all, you would think that targeting the club at the end of the night when the takings were in but there weren’t too many people around would have been the best time of night to carry out such a raid. The numbers of people in the hall at the time of the attack only led to the confusion of the situation, and ultimately left the robbers fleeing the scene without grabbing any money. This was a good end result for the bingo hall but some bingo players were startled by the incident.

One staff member has been left traumatised by the incident and a few of the members suffered slight injuries or shock but considering that the robbers were armed, the situation could have been a whole lot worse. The fact that the till drawers had no money in them definitely increased the frustration felt by the robbers with the number of members in the hall being the turning point in seeing them run off. Police are studying CCTV footage of the evening and are looking to continue their investigations into the whereabouts of the three men.

Bingo can be a jobs boost

If any of the boys are looking for a new job in the tough economic climate, they may be interested to know that the Mecca Bingo group are very interested in breaking into the E17 postcode area. There was a previous Mecca Bingo in Walthamstow in this part of London back in 2001 but it seems as though the company has had a rethink about what it can offer to local people and of course, what the local area can offer to Mecca. If the plan goes ahead, there are serious hopes that 50 jobs may be brought to the area which of course will be a massive boon for all concerned, not just failed pop stars.

Bingo licence required

Any new bingo hall in the area will need to receive a licence from the Gambling Commission but it seems as though Mecca are hopefully of receiving this. The company has noted that there are a lot of gambling and gaming businesses in the area but they believe that there is a lack of female friendly venues in the region. This may be an influence on any decision made by the Commission but with Mecca being such a big name, and looking to bring so many jobs to the region, you can’t imagine there will be too many difficulties.

Mecca are on the lookout for a plot of land that can provide 30,000 square feet of space while being situated close to an A road and in easy reach of residential areas. The company would also hope to provide at least 150 car parking spaces on the land as well. This may be a tall order but you don’t see any reason why Mecca Bingo can’t make a return to Walthamstow!

Bingo players love celebrities

There wasn’t enough of a back story, personality or singing talent to ensure that Stacey won the competition or make it professionally as a singer but there was something about her that appealed to many folk up and down in the country. In reality, it was probably the fact she was a single mum bringing up kids that allowed her to have a career where she started appearing on panel shows before making a big break on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. A starring role on that was quickly followed by stepping into the Iceland adverts where once again the fact that she was a mum was driven home to the audience who remembered the reason why they all liked her in the first place.

Bingo mum of the year

If is therefore no surprise to learn that a major online bingo site has been running a Mum of The Year contest and Stacey Solomon has ran away with the prize. She is definitely the sort of personality that would appeal to online bingo players and you can expect Stacey to enjoy a few games herself. As she is pregnant once again she may not be popping down to her local bingo hall too often at the moment but if she gets a free moment at home, you can imagine Stacey Solomon settling down for a few games of online bingo.

With her second child due in May, there will likely be a break from Stacey appearing on TV but you can expect the glossy magazines to feature updates about her family and how she is looking forward to getting back into the show business world. Stacey is definitely the sort of girl that appeals to bingo players and few would argue with her being a top mum.

Online bingo isn’t the same for some players

The couple still prefer going to bingo halls and it doesn’t seem as though they have been moving into the world of online bingo just yet. That can be a game best played by one person at a time talking to other people online so you can see why it is not quite right for a happy couple that likes to play bingo together. Heading out for a game of bingo in the community hall with friends is a great way to see other folk in a social environment and to get out of the house.

However, it seems as though the couple are not completely averse to modern technology. One of the nation’s tabloids has signed them up to give relationship advice and they will be answering questions on twitter! It remains to be seen whether Ellen or Lionel will be personally handling their twitter account but it would be good if they were. In saying that, it is likely that they will be answering the questions posed of them as a staff member types their responses. The company will also be providing video footage of their thoughts on what makes a happy marriage.

No two marriages are the same so it is not as if everything that the couple suggests will be right for all of the people but it doesn’t hurt to hear of a relationship that has stood the test of time. No doubt the couple will extoll the values of spending time together and sharing a hobby which means if you and your partner enjoy bingo, you should spend your spare time enjoying it as much as possible. Whatever you can do to make a relationship work can be worth it and Ellen and Lionel are the perfect example of this.