SOLID AS A ROCK
SOUTH Tyneside's promotion-winning partially sighted football team signed off the season in style with a special presentation night.
The Northern Rock lads, celebrated their successful debut season at The Sundial when the borough's Mayor Joyce Phipps - herself partially sighted - Joined 150 guests to mark the team's achievements.
The team will play in the first division of the British League for the visually handicapped next year after coming runners-up in Division Two. In the summer the side which includes players from all over South Tyneside, are off to Dublin to take part in a tournament involving other English and Irish sides. And thanks to the kind hearted efforts of local businesses, the team have raised over £600 to help pay for their trip.
The money came through raffle prizes donated, including autographed footballs from Newcastle United and Sunderland, and a signed novel from Dame Catherine Cookson.
