Following the death of Tito in 1980 the Balkan region erupted into a series of wars and in 1999 there was a huge problem with Ethnic refugees in Kosovo.
The fate of the refugees touched the hearts of many in the UK and particularly in the North West.
The members of the club rallied to the cause and in a very short time raised enough food and aid to fill a full lorry which joined a historic convoy of aid from Manchester and elsewhere.
In the early 1990s it became obvious that the building needed significant work to keep it in good order.
Since the mid 1990's tens of thousands of pounds has been raised for refurbishment work.
The building has benefited from a restored frontage, new doors, and window and electrical work. New downstairs toilets, a new dining room, disabled access and a host of other improvements.