Wednesday 27 October 2010

2012: This Weekend is the turn of Newcastle Upon Tyne. 20Fixtures 12 Sports 1 Area:

toWelcome to 2012 for Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding area, events will take place between 29 October – 31st October. As always’ please double check with the clubs and organisations mentioned for confirmation of Venue, time and dates. We have 2 charity events listed, so if you want to take part, please contact organisations to register. Feel free to go watch and support.


This is a massive weekend for sport in the North East, with the Derby and the Falcons travelling to Northampton Saints and Newcastle Diamonds very close to promotion to the Speedway Elite League.

Football: On Sunday kick off 1.30pm, THE big derby, the one and only. Newcastle United host Sunderland in the Premier League.

On Saturday, Gateshead entertains Cambridge United in the Blue Square Premier League.

Northern League Division 1 team Bedlington Terriers play Norton & Stockton at home. While in the Northern Alliance, Heaton Stannington takes on Ponteland United. A big game for me, as when I lived in Newcastle Heaton Stannington was the closest team to my house and Ponteland United was the club my Father played for (well one of them). In the 1st Division of Northern Alliance, Gosforth Bohemians play Berwick United Ultras at Benson Park.

Women’s Football: Newcastle United Ladies play Manchester City Ladies in the Premier North League. The match will be played on Sunday at the University of Northumbria, Coach Lane Campus. Contact the club for further details.

Rugby: With the regions top teams Newcastle Falcons and Blaydon on the road, it is left to the regions other famous clubs.

Northern entertain Carlisle at McCracken’s Park, Gosforth. Kick off 3pm on Saturday. Gosforth u18’s play Blaydon on Sunday and Ponteland Rugby entertain Gateshead on Saturday kick off 3pm

Women’s Rugby: On Sunday Team Northumbria Ladies play Leo’s Ladies. Contact the club or check local press listings for confirmation of time and venue.

Men’s Hockey: Newcastle University play Durham City in the EHL Divisio2 (North) and our very own Jesmond Parish Churches play Newcastle University 4ths.

Women’s Hockey: In the Northumberland A League, Newcastle Medics will play Newcastle University.

Speedway: Newcastle Diamonds have a massive week ahead. On Sunday they host Edinburgh Monarchs, in the Premier League KO Cup Final at Fossway, Byker, tapes up 6.30. At this meeting u16’s wearing Halloween Fancy Dress will get in free. On Thursday evening, Diamonds travel to Ipswich Witches for the 2nd leg of the promotion play-off. Newcastle trail by 2pts from the 1st leg, the Speedway Elite league is in sight – Good luck lads.

Basketball: In the National League 2 North, Team Northumbria will play the Bradford Dragons on Saturday. Also on Saturday at the Westgate Sports Centre, tip off 12.30, Newcastle Eagles 2nds play Stockport Falcons 2nds in the National League 4 North.


Ice Hockey: At the Whitley Bay Ice Rink, Newcastle Vipers play the Belfast Giants in the Elite League, face off 7pm. Halloween special kids go free. Check the club for confirmation of details and times.

Volleyball: Team Northumbria plays Boathouse Dewsbury on Saturday, start 12.20 in the Men’s National 2 North League.


Marie Curie Cancer Care’s BIG ZIP Newcastle!

If you fancy taking on an adrenaline-fuelled challenge while raising money for a fantastic cause, Marie Curie Cancer Care invites you to get sponsored to zipwire off the iconic Tyne Bridge on 30/31 October 2010. The Big Zip is a completely exhilarating event that gives you the chance to travel at 30mph, 260 metres across the River Tyne, while making a difference to the lives of people with cancer.

Registration fee £10; minimum sponsorship £150. 9am - 5pm HMS Calliope. Please visit our website www.mariecurie.org.uk/inyourarea/north/events/the_big_zip_+newcastle.htm for more details and to download the registration form.

The Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland

Sat 30 October to Sun 31 October.

BRITISH RED CROSS HALLOWEEN WALK
A 2 mile approx 40 minutes sponsored walk around a country park with spooky tales from years gone by and gruesome goodies for children, the night is set to be a real spine tingler! You never know what or who you might bump into just around the corner…or what you might hear from the woods.

£3 PER PERSON TO REGISTER UNDER 3’s FREE EVERYONE TAKING PART MUST COMMITT TO RAISE AT LEAST £10 IN SPONSORSHIP FOR THE CHARITY. THE PERSON RAISING THE MOST WILL RECEIVE A PRIZE. TIME SLOTS ARE 5-30PM 6-15PM 7-00PM 7-45PM AND 8-30PM PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK EARLY.

RISING SUN COUNTRY PARK BENTON ROAD NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Tyne and Wear NE12 9SS

Fri 29 October

Website www.redcross.co.uk

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