Falmouth's Arwenack Club is under threat following noise complaints from a minority of people.

Cornwall Council has served an abatement notice which means the club cannot continue with its karaoke on Fridays, Saturday night discos or Sunday afternoon live music for the foreseeable. It even means the town's iconic Marine Band are not able to visit and perform (as had been planned for this weekend)!

This not only means that locals and visitors are deprived of the entertainment provided by one of the town's most popular venues, but that the Arwenack Club itself is under threat of closure which would result in the loss of 14 jobs. - not to mention the loss of a venue to local bands and DJs and the income to them.

In addition to its entertainment, the club also provides a quiet place to meet for a lot of locals and visitors during the day time, 7 days a week.

Entertainment has been provided on the site for many decades - currently as the Arwenack Club but before that as the Royal British Legion - but it is only recently that noise complaints have been made.

It is believed that these complaints have only been made by a handful (or even less) of people so it seems entirely unfair that their demands should take precedence over the wishes of the hundreds of people who enjoy the club's entertainment each week.

The club has made concerted efforts to limit sound levels with soundproofing which has come at considerable expense. A solicitor is on their case, but a strong show of support can only help their case further.

So please, show the council that the Arwenack Club is an invaluable local entertainment venue which should not be lost by supporting this petition.