The club AGM will take place on Sunday 1st March 2026 at 10.30 am.
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Andrew Killick
It was very sad to hear of the passing of Andrew Killick of Middlesbrough CC. Andrew was always a popular visitor to Tyneside and with his sharp wit and friendly manner it was always a pleasure to be in his company, he will be sorely missed. Our commiserations go out to his family, friends and members of Middlesbrough CC.
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The annual Dinner and Presentations were held at the Northumberland Golf Club, Gosforth Park on Wednesday 22nd October. 30 guests enjoyed a good meal with a quiz to get everyone in a happy mood. The photo shows winners of various trophies: L-R: Derek Johnson (One Ball Shield), Gail Peters (Progressive Doubles GC {no trophy yet}), Pat Memery (AC Handicap Doubles), Peter Cartman (GC Ivy Court Plaque), Don Wright (AC Advanced, AC Handicap, AC Handicap Doubles, GC Roger Russell and the GC Progressive Doubles), May Hall (GC Doubles), Dave Okell (GC Doubles and Bamburgh GC B Level) and Alison Okell (Bamburgh GC B Level). The Tyneside Quaich sits proudly at the front of the table.
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CN AC League: Tyneside v York , Monday15th September 2025
Result: Tyneside 2 – York 2
Morning Handicap Doubles: David Millener (7) & Dave Okell (18) beat Fiona Crompton (7) & Debbie James (10) +13
Morning Handicap Singles: Nora Burbridge (16) beat John Crompton (12) +13
Afternoon Handicap Doubles: David & Nora lost to Fiona & John -21
Afternoon Handicap Singles: Dave lost to Debbie -10
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East Pennine League: Sunday 14th September 2025, York v Tyneside.
York 4 – Tyneside 3
Morning Advanced Doubles: Andy Davies (0) & Fiona Crompton (7) beat Don Wright (9) & Eric Nixon (9) + 22
Morning Handicap Singles: John Crompton (12) lost to Derek Johnson (16) -2 Malcolm Tingle (16) beat Dave Okell (18) +2
Afternoon Advanced Singles: Andy beat Don +25, Fiona beat Eric +12
Afternoon Handicap Singles: John lost to Dave -9 , Malcolm lost to Derek -8
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East Pennine League: Tyneside v Middlesbrough, played Friday 5th September (re-arranged from July/August) – result: Tyneside 3 – Middlesbrough 4
Morning Advanced Doubles – Derek Watts (2) and Eric Nixon (9) lost to Dennis Scarr (-.5) and Anthony Miller (1.5) 5-26.
Morning Handicap Singles: Derek Johnson (16) lost to Nigel Roberts (9) 20-26, Nora Burbridge (16) lost to Julian Gibson (7) 17-26.
Afternoon Advanced Singles: Derek W lost to Dennis 4-26, Eric beat Anthony 26-12 {Eric received 7.5 bisques – game played as Advanced Handicap}, Afternoon Singles: Derek J beat Julian 26-1 and Nora beat Nigel 26-9.
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Congratulations to Alison and Dave Okell on winning the Bamburgh GC Doubles B Tournament (combined handicap of 8 and above). They tied with Arnie Clegg and David Millener but scored one more hoop. Close behind with one point less were Mike Solomon and Peter Cartman, good result for both Belsay and Tyneside players!
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The victorious Tyneside team being presented with the TCC Quaich, which they retained, by Chairman Derek Johnson. Derek Watts receiving the Quaich on behalf of Mike Solomon, Dave Okell and Nora Burbridge. Nora and Dave won both their games, Mike and Derek won 1 and lost 1 by 1 point, so it was almost a clean sweep!
The TCC Quaich teams from Belsay Hall (BH), Middlesbrough (M) and Tyneside (T) from L-R: Nigel Roberts(M), Derek Watts (T), Mike Solomon (T), Barbara Walton (M), Nora Burbridge (T), Dave Okell (T) behind Nora, Phil Errington (BH) Manager, David Millener (BH), Robert Nixon (BH), Andrew Killick (M), Eric Nixon (BH) and Julian Gibson (M).
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The Tyneside One Ball tournament was played on Saturday 9th August. Eight members took part and was deemed to be a successful event by all. Well managed by Derek Johnson who then “Managed” to win the trophy with Dave Okell runner up and Gail Peters in a close third place. Photo shows (L-R): Derek Watts, Mike Solomon, Gail Peters, Peter Cartman, David Millener, May Hall, Dave Okell and Derek Johnson.
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The Tyneside CE AC Advanced Weekend (August 2nd & August 3rd) was won by Mark Simmerson of Sheffield CC. With an entry of only four this year, the players played each other twice over the weekend. Mark and Dennis Scarr (Middlesbrough CC) both beat Phil Errington (Belsay Hall CC) and Stephen Pratt (Alnmouth CC). Mark lost to Dennis -1 but beat him+10 in his second game thus winning the trophy.
L-R: Phil Errington, Dennis Scarr, Mark Simmerson with trophy and Stephen Pratt.
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Tyneside Hawthorns were not so lucky at Durham but enjoyed their day away! Pictured are Judith McLane, Linda Smith, Sheila Walker and Harry Avery.
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Congratulations to Tyneside Hunters who ended the season undefeated, winning their final match 11 – 7 against Backworth. Amongst both teams TCC were Derek Johnson, Peter Cartman, Mike Solomon and Julian Gibson.
TCC Swans beat Belsay Hall at Belsay 10.5 – 7.5 in the CN GC League. Our team was (L-R): Don Wright, Ruth Carey, Dave Okell and May Hall.
This GC Progressive Doubles was the first tournament of its kind played at Exhibition Park on Saturday 14th June and was won by Don Wright and Gail Peters. Derek Johnson managed the event very successfully and the weather remained good for the day.
Tyneside Hawthorns lost to Jarrow 7.5 – 10.5 on Sunday 1st June. The team Harry Avery, Pat Memery, Judith McLane and Maggie Smith.
Tyneside Hunters defeated Alnmouth Greens 10-8 on Saturday 24th May.
The opening CN GC Division 2 fixture between Tyneside Hunters and Swans was a 9-9 draw, with several of the singles games going to the Golden Hoop. Pictured L-R: Derek Johnson, Pat Memery, Dave Okell, Ruth Carey, Elspeth Pyman, May Hall, Peter Cartman and Mike Solomon – on May 10th.
Judith McLane, Ruth Carey, Don Wright and Dave Okell enjoying a windswept Bamburgh resulting in a 9-9 draw on Friday 23rd May.
CN GC Division 3: Tyneside Hawthorns (previously Siemens) first game against Alnmouth Purples at Exhibition Park resulted in a close match result 8.5 – 9.5
The Tyneside team is Pat Memery, Linda Smith, Gail Peters and Harry Averley.
TCC are holding an Open Day on Sunday 11th May from 11am until 3pm.
Come along to give it a try – you’ll be surprised how good it is!
The opening CN GC Division 2 fixture between Tyneside Hunters and Tyneside Swans was a 9-9 draw with several of the singles going to the Golden Hoop.
L-R: Derek Johnson, Pat Memery, Dave Okell, Ruth Carey, Elspeth Pyman, May Hall, Peter Cartman and Mike Solomon.
The lawns were prepared on Tuesday 1st April with Don Wright, Dave Okell, David Millener and Derek Watts ensuring both lawns had full courts and half courts on the Pavilion lawn in readiness for the opening day Saturday 5th April.
The AGM on Sunday 2nd March 2025 was preceded by a SGM for members to consider a change to the Constitution, this was agreed by the meeting. The AGM then followed with the current Executive Officers willing to stand again for election which was accepted by the meeting. The Committee also were willing to stand again, with the exception of Nora Burbridge who was replaced by Judith McLane.
