Bingo is back – and even the hipsters have got their eyes down
Once bingo seemed to be in terminal decline, but the national pastime is holding its own against austerity, online gambling and the smoking ban. There’s even a new breed of youthful card-dabbers knocking back Jägerbombs as they play
October 2015
Bingo revival prompts takeover of Gala clubs by Cayzer family trust
Caledonia Investments agrees to buy 130 bingo clubs for £241m leaving road clear for Gala Coral’s planned merger with Ladbrokes
July 2009
Caledonia set for revolt on plan to donate to the Tories
Shareholder lobby group Pirc recommends that investors block resolution to make political donations
July 2008
Shareholders urged to resist Caledonia bid to donate to Tories
Investment company shareholders to vote over donation of £75,000 to the Conservative Party
