South Tyneside will shine a light as it prepares to take part in an historic national event marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day VE Day marked the moment the Allies formally accepted Germany's surrender in 1945 Communities across the UK will come together on Thursday 8 Mayto commemorate the special occasion with the lighting of thousands of beacons Activities in the Borough will begin at 9am with Proclamations being read out by the Mayor of South Tyneside An hour-long event will also take place starting at 8.30pm that evening culminating in a special beacon lighting ceremony at theLawe Top The event will include a further Proclamation speeches and a special international tribute will be read out Mrs Lucy Winskell OBE will then join the Mayor in lighting the beacon as civic dignitaries communities across the nation will come together to mark 80 years since World War II came to an end in Europe "We will also honour the bravery and sacrifice of all those who did not return home They gave so much to secure the freedoms that we have enjoyed since and this must never be forgotten "We are incredibly proud to play our part in this momentous occasion to show solidarity with the rest of the country and celebrate the victory which brought us peace The event in South Tyneside will be a fitting tribute on this prestigious anniversary and will give people an opportunity to come together The event will be compered by Ray Spencer MBE and will feature war-time songs a Vera Lynn tribute singer and Westoe Brass Band as well as renditions of I Vow to Thee My Country and The National Anthem signifying the sacrifice made by brave men and women throughout the world who gave so much during WWII The flame represents the 'light of peace' that emerged from the darkness of war Communities are encouraged to join the celebrations from 8.30pm at the Lawe Top and engage with the actors in character telling their stories of the war The event will also be shown on a big screen at the Lawe Top Winston Churchill told the nation that the war in Europe was over The war in the East did not end until 15 August 1945 The day was celebrated across the world as 'Victory over Japan' (VJ Day) Partnerships and Equalities and Chairman of South Tyneside Armed Forces Forum people held street parties and rejoiced after six years of conflict But that period was also tinged with great sadness due the enormous loss of life as well as the challenges faced by communities in the aftermath there are few people left who remember the war or Victory in Europe Day This anniversary will give us an opportunity to learn what life was like during the war and post war and pay tribute to the VE Day generation - from the servicemen who fought for their country the Merchant Navy which provided transport and supplies to the Armed Forces to the children who were evacuated from their homes and the women serving in various roles on the home front "The war not only devastated our nation fatherless children and countless soldiers physically and psychologically wounded "The VE Day anniversary is an important and poignant moment to celebrate the end of the war remember the fallen and reflect on how this era shaped society as we know it today." South Shields Town Hall will also fly the flags of the UK's allies on 8 May as part of the local event The Union flag will also fly at Jarrow Town Hall and Hebburn Central SOUTH SHIELDS FixturesMarine (A)Our Club Pitch Booking GuideMore SearchMatch Report: Darlington 1-1 South ShieldsNathan BellApr 182 min readSouth Shields picked up a point on the road in a 1-1 draw against Darlington on Good Friday Jack Maskell’s seventh minute opener was cancelled out by Will Jenkins’ leveller in the 36th minute to secure the draw It is a result which leaves Elliott Dickman’s side in 17th place in the Vanarama National League North table with just two games remaining of their 2024/25 campaign after a positive reception to returning from injury recently and the long-serving defender was afforded the chance to put in a solid shift out there Shields almost had the dream start when Paul Blackett netted just four minutes into the game things took a turn for the worse - despite their reasonable start - and Maskell gave the hosts the lead The young attacker lifted ex-Mariner Cedric Main’s through ball above and over Kyle Seymour the visitors did compose themselves quite well and they created further chances of note - Peter Jameson was called into action to deny Blackett soon after who made his first start following an enforced period on the sidelines impressed during the first-half and a number of opportunities were crafted Mackenzie Heaney was the architect for Shields’ equaliser Blackett came close to doubling the Mariners’ lead before half-time but the offside flag went up once more It would be fair to say things became more disruptive as play restarted following the break with the weather causing more of a nuisance to those on and off the field Shields’ first real chance of note in the second-half fell to Blackett who played Heaney out wide before he aimed a cross at the back post Heaney did well from a free-kick soon after David Carson played Blackett through on goal but he just couldn’t get his effort in the back of the net - if not for the conditions Time escaped Shields in the end and they ended up settling for one point at Blackwell Meadows Up next is the team’s final home match of the season against Isuzu FA Trophy finalists Spennymoor Town on Monday (3pm kick-off) Image credit: Kev Wilson (@KevWilson19) The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Communities across the North East will come together to mark VE Day 80 Events are being planned across the region and on Thursday May 8 beacons will be lit at 9.30pm around the country The beacons represent the "light of peace" that emerged from the darkness of World War II serving as a symbol of remembrance and celebration for the 80th anniversary of VE Day Here we have listed where beacons will be lit across the region there will be a flag raising ceremony where you can join to pay tribute to those who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy today there will be a series of music and speeches ending with the Lighting of the flambeau beacons: Lord Mayor of Newcastle Sunderland will be commemorating VE Day 80th anniversary with a city-wide program of events including the lighting of a beacon at Keel Square Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East with our free newsletter the event will begin at 8.30pm with the Beacon lit at 9.30pm there will be a day of commemoration beginning at 9am which will ended with the lighting of the Beacon at Windmill Bastion assembling at the headland at Seaton Sluice Harbour A choir will sing a selection of songs that were popular during the war that helped keep up the spirits of the allied forces and civilians The atmosphere will be filled with a sense of celebration but mixed with reverence and gratitude as the community reflects on the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom the highlight of the evening will take place—the lighting of the beacon This symbolic act will be part of a nationwide chain of beacons illuminating the night sky across the United Kingdom The beacon will stand as a testament to the resilience and unity of the British people service with Royal British Legion at 8.30pm and lighting of Beacon at 9pm As part of a national series of events, Northumberland County Council is holding a Commemorative Service at Hexham Abbey on May 8 The service will commence at 8pm and will conclude with the lighting of a Beacon in the Abbey grounds at 9.30pm by Dr Caroline Pryer A limited number of free tickets are available to the general public We are holding several events to celebrate VE Day.8th May a street type party in the afternoon at Wark Primary School All Wark residents invited.8th May the lighting of the beacon A street party with traditional games and 1940’s music We will be lighting a beacon on top of the restored 14th century pele tower at 9.30pm honouring the sacrifices that secured our freedom.We will also be opening the beautiful community garden adjacent to the tower from 7.30 pm onwards Marking this significant day we will have activities taking place throughout the day.Starting with the raising of the flag at all Council buildings and the proclamation being videoed and shown on our social media this will be read by the Mayor.Throughout the day we will have actors at residential homes doing immersive experience and veterans will be talking to children in local schools.In the evening we will have a programme of songs images and speeches by the Lord Lieutenant and Mayor prior to the lighting of the Beacon which will be done with the assistance of a veteran alongside uniformed organisation lighting their lamps And the video of I Vow to Thee my Country will be played at the beginning and then at the end of the event it will be sung by a choir accompanied by a band A Special Beacon Lighting Ceremony to be held in the Town Hall Garden at Ferryhill to include a Service and Blessings by St Luke’s Church Flag Raising and Beacon Lighting by the Mayor The beacon is a bright LED light on a mast and is placed at 1,500 feet above sea level, in one of the highest villages in County Durham.The beacon will be put up again to Commemorate the 80th anniversary of the ending of hostilities at the end of the second world war in Europe We encourage people to come and see the beacon and join with the rest of the country to sing “I vow to thee my Country” at 9:30pm as the beacon is lit The Greater Willington Town Council lit a beacon as part of a D-Day event at 9pm with Aycliffe and Brancepeth Brass Band participating and the lighting of white roses during the roll call of the deceased Spennymoor Town Council would love you to join us in rolling-out the bunting to help us mark the occasion in the Town On the day the following activities will take place: 9am – raise the VE Day flag at the Town Hall then later in the day at Jubilee Park: 7.30pm – Performance from Spennymoor Town Band 8.30pm – ‘Wor Vera’ Vera Lyn tribute act 9.30pm – Lighting of the beacon Pie and peas available VE day beacon lighting on Thursday May 8th 9pm-10 pm Light refreshments from 9pm and beacon will be lit at 9.30pm The Mickleton Beacon will be lit between 8.45pm and 10.30pm There will be a VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration at Aldin Grange Farm Ferryhill Town Council will be joining hundreds of others in remembering the brave men and women who took part the Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories in a National Beacon Lighting Ceremony to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day Residents are invited to congregate from 9.10pm on Thursday 8th May in Ferryhill Town Hall Garden for the special Ceremony Great Aycliffe Town Council will be marking 80th Anniversary of VE Day by lighting the beacon on the Oak Leaf Sports Complex Field This is part of a national event ‘A Shared Moment of Celebration’ which will remember the end of the war in Europe on 8th May 1945 The event will start at 9.20 pm and the beacon will be lit at 9.30pm in line with the rest of country The Mayor of Great Aycliffe Town Council will be joined by Veterans Doors will open at Quarrington Hill Community Centre at 8.30pm with the beacon lighting taking place at 9.30pm The festivities begin outside Billingham Library shortly before 9am with the Town Crier's reading of the VE Day Proclamation The celebration continues at 6pm at Café in the Park with delightful entertainment featuring the Latte Singers and the renowned Billingham Silver Band The evening culminates at 9:30pm with the lighting of the commemorative beacon accompanied by our very own piper Join 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Their song 'Walking on Sunshine' was an international hit in the 1980s The band won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1997 with 'Love Shine a Light.' There will also be a performance by popular local band The Understudies Bjorn Again will return to the Borough to close the Sunday Concert series on Sunday 3 August Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir will also perform in the concert finale The line-up or artists for the Sunday Concerts 2025 is: Leisure and the Visitor Economy at South Tyneside Council said: "We are thrilled to unveil the line-up for this year's Sunday Concerts there is something for everyone in this year's programme "Our Sunday Concerts are one of the highlights of our annual summer festival and once again we look forward to welcoming some fabulous artists to our Bents Park stage to perform chart topping hits from across the decades we are thrilled to be welcoming more of our local musicians to perform to our Sunday Concert audiences of up to 20,000 people The concerts are an amazing opportunity to showcase their talent gain experience and provide an incredible platform for up and coming and aspiring artists starting out in their music careers." The Sunday Concerts form part of the much-loved This is South Tyneside Festival - one of the biggest and best free festivals in the country The three-month festival is packed with live music It launches in June with Live Music at the Amphitheatre at Sandhaven The Borough's spectacular Summer Parade also returns on Saturday 5 Julywith community groups embracing the event's 'Environment and Sustainability' theme Other popular festival events include Proms in the Park and Entertainment by the Sea on Sunday 6 July and Kids Fun Fest throughout August a limited number of Priority tickets are available from Ticketmaster or Shop @ The Word for £6 per person to guarantee access on the day Tickets will only be available for sale until seven days before each concert from Ticketmaster or up to 12noon on the day before each concert For full details about the Sunday Concerts and wider festival programme visit This is South Tyneside or follow South Tyneside Events on social media: Facebook (South Tyneside Events) and on X @STynesideEvents SearchMatch Report: South Shields 0-2 Spennymoor TownNathan BellApr 223 min readSouth Shields were defeated 2-0 by Isuzu FA Trophy finalists Spennymoor Town at 1st Cloud Arena on Easter Monday Goals by Corey McKeown and ex-Shields loanee Aidan Rutledge gave the travelling Moors support something extra to celebrate it was Shields who almost had the dream start - Paul Blackett surged through on goal within two minutes of the start and Will Jenkins narrowly missed the ball as he slid to try and connect with it An acrobatic finish by skipper Robert Briggs saw his effort from a corner go over the bar tried his best but his shot at goal was comfortably claimed by Spennymoor ‘keeper It would be the visitors who would score first and to their credit it was an exquisite piece of play Shields were left vulnerable as the Moors passed it around the box to slot it past Kyle Seymour in the 16th minute Seymour was called into action almost five minutes later to thwart Ramshaw's powerful strike Matty Dolan followed suit with a glancing shot of his own and although Shields retained the ball well they were unable to do very much in front of goal with it - at least in the early stages the Moors broke through and Coleby Shepherd did excellently to clear Junior Mondal’s opportunity off the line Momentum did appear to shift in the Mariners’ favour as the second-half went on and a very tidy piece of play involving Shepherd Blackett and Mackenzie Heaney almost resulted in a dream goal for Shields’ top goalscorer Blackett’s shot just fell wide and it could be argued that the team were so unfortunate not to have scored from it David Carson combined superbly with second-half substitute Dan Ward on the right-hand side as the latter sent a cross into the six-yard box he couldn’t make enough contact and Spennymoor managed to clear it out from a similar position to that of McKeown when he scored but this time it went just past the goalmouth The home pressure was ramping up but they couldn’t get the goal they needed to drag them back into the game Things were soon taken out of doubt when Rutledge was brought on for Spennymoor - within a few minutes he had claimed a penalty after Seymour had brought him down The ex-Mariner stepped up confidently and slotted it into the back of the net Yesterday's defeat means that Elliott Dickman’s side remain in 17th place in the Vanarama National League North table with their final game of the season away against Marine coming this Saturday SearchMatch Report: Marine 4-1 South Shields FCSam JonesApr 272 min readIt was straight into the action as Marine were awarded a free kick leading to a direct free kick toward the back post which Seymour was able to punch away it was Butler who as able to give Marine the lead with a header at the back post in the fourth minute of the game Marine were looking to add another straight away with Sinclair-Smith picking the ball up and driving down the right hand side he was able to cut back the ball to Marine’s number 9 it was Blackett who struck first in an attempt to give Shields their first goal of the afternoon after he picked up the ball on the edge of the box he fires towards the top right corner but Metcalfe pulls off an impressive diving save to deny him Marine were up the other end of the pitch where it was Grant who was the man to give Marine their second with a diving header again were unlucky not to add a goal in the first half with a looping cross coming toward Allan is met really well but it was blocked off the line by Wardle Marine added their third through Sinclair Smith when Grant was able to find him driving into the box and after a good touch to bring it down he was able to knock it past Seymour McGowan did really well to win Shields a free-kick on the edge of the area His effort was looking to be looping in but it struck the crossbar Marine were looking dangerous from set-pieces with their fourth coming in the 44th minute from Wardle who was able to win a header at the back post from a corner Shields entered the second half with a tactical change with McGowan being replaced by Sloan to offer more defensive coverage Allan received the only booking of the afternoon after denying a Marine attack Are much better defensive display in the second-half would see Shields win the second half with Crossley stabbing in a header in the 75th minute after a great run down the right hand side by Blackett who was able to find Crossley creeping into the six yard box to see it away Josh Ashby’s 90+7th minute penalty secured Oxford City a huge three points in Vanarama National League North as the Hoops came from behind to beat South Shields 2-1 at the 1st Cloud Arena.  A difficult first-half saw the Mariners take a 1-0 lead into the break as Paul Blackett tapped in a rebounded shot.  City won a corner and made their advantage count straight away when Andre Burley got the slightest of touches to deflect Lewis Coyle’s corner into the net.  the game will be remembered for a chaotic last ten minutes where City won two penalties.  as Corie Andrews broke past the Shields' backline deep into added time and was hauled down by Mariners' 'keeper Kyle Seymour sending Seymour the wrong way to send the small contingent of travelling Hoops into delirium.  Ross Jenkins had no option but to tinker his squad It was a makeshift City side that took to the pitch Chi Ezennolim and Aaron Drewe were a centre-half pairing with Tom Scott stepping into midfield.  There was also a welcome return for Corie Andrews on the bench.  The first-half was a scrappy affair on a difficult surface but it was the hosts that managed it the better of the sides.  They took the lead through talismanic striker Paul Blackett on seventeen minutes when he poked home Dylan Stephenson’s shot after Laurie Walker superbly denied the winger.  City had to keep their heads above water in the first half with Walker making a number of saves to keep the Hoops in it.  They could’ve levelled when Zac McEachran wiggled in on goal the midfielder opted to be unselfish and pass but the move broke down.  Half-Time: South Shields 1-0 Oxford City  The game was turned on just head two minutes into the second-half when the hosts were reduced to ten men.  The referee had no option but to brandish the red card the Hoops had the rub of the green with a major decision going their way.  and Andre Burley got the slightest of touches to guide the ball into the net they gave as good as they got and the game continued as if it was still 11v11.  but he was consigned to long range efforts that rarely troubled Walker.  but the linesman’s flag denied him any celebrations just as Ross Jenkins' side thought they'd edged ahead but there was always a sense that there was another goal to come in the game The key moment came five minutes from time when City were given a golden opportunity to snatch all three points McEachran again proved too much for his marker and was tripped on the edge of the box City’s terrible penalty record continued as Seymour guessed right and saved Parker’s penalty as he dived to his right the deciding action came five minutes into added time.  Substitute Andrews used a quick set of heels to outpace the backline and bear down on goal.  Just as everyone inside the 1st Cloud Arena expected a shot The stand-in captain banished City’s penalty hoodoo to send the ‘keeper the wrong way and steal all three points for City.  Pandemonium in the away end and on the pitch as City battled hard to come away with a much needed three points.  It’s three points (and a three huge ones at that) another huge clash on Saturday as we take on Warrington Town on Saturday (3pm).  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | OXFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB Plans for a cutting-edge new Extra Care scheme in South Shields have been submitted for approval.  developed and managed by housing association Karbon Homes in partnership with South Tyneside Council would consist of 124 one and two-bed apartments designed to help people with differing levels of care and support needs to live well and independently.  located on the corner of Galsworthy Road and Benton Road on the site of the former Chuter Ede school and community association has been designed to help address the lack of specialist affordable accommodation options in the borough 25 of the apartments are specifically designed for people living with dementia Assistant Director of Development Delivery at Karbon Homes said: "We're pleased to be submitting this exciting planning proposal for our second Extra Care scheme in South Tyneside bringing much-needed supported housing to the borough which will enable local people to remain living independently for longer.  "We're looking forward to working with South Tyneside Council to help us deliver the vision for scheme to create a modern and welcoming place that helps empower people with additional care and support needs to live life to the full and brings the local community together."  The scheme would be the second Extra Care facility developed by Karbon Homes in partnership with South Tyneside Council the first being a 96-apartment scheme in Hebburn town centre which started on site at the end of last year.  The partnership supports the Council's ambitions to build strong communities and help people in South Tyneside to stay well and healthy throughout their lives.  said: "This development is a really exciting concept which would provide much-needed specialist accommodation for adults with care and support needs as well as integrating modern facilities for local people to use.  "Our residents have been clear that they would rather live as independently as possible than go into residential care and this extra care facility would enable them to do just that living right in the heart of their communities with the support they need."  Karbon has worked with Tyne and Wear based JDDK Architects on the design with high environmental and energy efficiency standards.   The apartments would sit across four-storeys laid out around a central communal courtyard Ground floor apartments have access to private patio areas with upper storey apartments benefitting from balconies The wider scheme would include a variety of landscaped areas and small quiet gardens.  The proposal is for the heating and hot water to be powered by air source heat pumps with additional energy generated through roof mounted solar PV panels.  The design has also been guided by the needs of the community the scheme will be the first of Karbon's Extra Care schemes to have an integrated Community Hub alongside a bistro café and multi-use spaces for activities open to the general public and community groups helping to facilitate community cohesion.  Its delivery would be part-funded by Homes England through Karbon's Strategic Partnership with the Government's housing delivery agency.   This strategic partnership is supporting Karbon to deliver 2,200 new affordable homes across the North East and Yorkshire over the next few years 10% of which will be new homes for people requiring additional support needs.   SearchMatch Report: South Shields 0-0 SouthportNathan BellApr 122 min readSouth Shields were held to a scoreless draw against Southport in their penultimate home game of the season on Saturday but the outcome was a point which successfully halted Shields’ run of five consecutive defeats in the Vanarama National League North That result means the Mariners find themselves in 16th place on 53 points Manager Elliott Dickman handed the young James Sloan his second start following an impressive shift last time out against Brackley Town Dillon Morse and Tom Allan were notable entries into the squad with the first chance falling to Paul Blackett He received the ball after a nice piece of play from Sloan as well as player of the match Mackenzie Heaney Danny Lloyd - who scored against the Mariners in the reverse game back in October - could have repeated the feat in the 14th minute but Martin Smith did well to prevent his shot going in Jack Doyle rattled an attempt off the crossbar just a few minutes later It appeared to be a cagey affair from that point and chances were very few and far between although Smith and Heaney contributed to chances of note before the break ‘Keeper Chris Renshaw impressed for the visitors to keep the score level as the teams restarted play with his first save of the second-half being to prevent Alfie Myers-Smith’s chance on goal Southport's backline was called into action in the 55th minute after Blackett was sent through on goal by Heaney and they managed to clear it away for a corner Will Jenkins almost secured the game for Shields 15 minutes later after a flick-on from Gateshead loanee Allan following a nicely-timed ball from ex-Heed star Dan Ward but a bit of Southport pressure meant he couldn’t get on the end of it Heaney delivered a sweet free-kick into the box around the 80th minute mark Although the advent of stoppage-time opened the game up neither team could find the winner they needed and the game ended level Up next for Dickman’s side is a visit to nearby Darlington on Good Friday Search#LETSKICKDIABETES Charity MatchSouth Shields FCApr 23 min readDear Supporters South Shields FC are holding a Charity Football Match Featuring Former Mariners as well as some ex-players from both Sunderland and Newcastle United Players to be confirmed in the buildup to the game Lets Kick Diabetes ,on Monday May 5th at the 1st Cloud Arena UK — South Shields FC is proud to announce an exciting charity football event featuring a star-studded lineup including former players from South Shields aimed at raising vital funds for Diabetes UK will take place at the 1st Cloud Arena on Monday May 5th Recently Chairman Geoff Thompson’s 2-year-old grandson Jude was diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic news which came as a big shock to the family Jude’s dad Callum and Geoff decided that they wanted to do all they could to raise awareness and vital funds to such an important cause Callum and his family are determined to do what they can with so many impacted by Diabetes and they decided to arrange this memorable event as an opportunity to bring together the community to make an important contribution who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes I can’t express how much it means to us to see South Shields FC come together for such a meaningful cause’ Callum said ‘We're incredibly grateful to South Shields FC for their generosity in raising funds for Diabetes UK which helps provide crucial support and research Events like this not only raise awareness but also bring people together to make a real difference Thank you to everyone who has supported this event—it truly makes a world of difference to families like ours.’ This special match will bring together legendary ex footballers from the 3 clubs offering fans the chance to watch some of their favorite former players back in action for a great cause The event will not only celebrate the spirit of football but also raise awareness and funds to support the ongoing fight against diabetes With the clubs boasting rich histories and passionate fanbases this is sure to be a memorable occasion for supporters of all ages The event is in partnership with Diabetes UK with all proceeds from the match going towards the charity’s vital work in supporting those living with diabetes and funding research to find a cure 4. Ticket Information:https://bookings.southshieldsfc.co.uk/packages/LZEmOKzmpW/e/NMeam5RaV5 Danny Collins from Sunderland and Olivier Bernard from Newcastle United the first business to come forward and be one of the partner/sponsors for the game on Monday May 5th Join us in the marquee after the game for some fantastic entertainment from local live acts and DJ A representative from Diabetes UK will also be in attendance to talk about the charity’s work and how the funds raised will make a significant difference in the lives of people affected by diabetes “We’re delighted to host this charity match bringing together some of the best talent from the Northeast for such a worthwhile cause and this event gives us the perfect opportunity to give back while having fun.” Geoff Thompson and fans are encouraged to attend to support the cause and cheer on their heroes For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://bookings.southshieldsfc.co.uk/packages/LZEmOKzmpW/e/NMeam5RaV5 Or email any questions or to get involved commercial@southshieldsfc.co.uk You can also donate to the JustGiving page by clicking here https://www.justgiving.com/page/cmssfc?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM Diabetes UK is the leading charity for people with diabetes in the UK and fund vital research into the prevention and management of diabetes With over 4.5 million people in the UK living with diabetes the charity plays a crucial role in improving lives and pushing for a cure We are looking for sponsors to help raise the awareness of this game and also to have your business involved with a great deal of publicity building up to the game and during We are delighted that Colman’s Seafood Temple have committed to being one of our partner/sponsors for the game We would love you to be involved and keeping the theme all about family and the community that we love For further details or how to get involved as a sponsor please contact: commercial@southshieldsfc.co.uk  A spirited Farsley Celtic fell to a 3-1 defeat against South Shields on Saturday afternoon in Buxton The Celts took a surprise lead through Joao Silva but were reduced to 10 men on the half hour mark when Essa Janneh was sent off in conceding a penalty – which was converted by Paul Blackett Blackett added a second for the visitors before the break before Mackenzie Heaney’s 64th minute effort put the game out of reach for the Celts Having had the full week to recover after an intensive fixture schedule of late Farsley looked rejuvenated and after seeing out the opening ten minutes which were largely dominated by the Tynesiders netted the game’s opening goal on 11 minutes Tom Broadbent misjudged a ball over the top allowing Silva who was this week called up to Sao Tome e Principe’s international squad for this month’s forthcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Equitorial Guniea and Libera the opportunity to round Kyle Seymour and roll the ball into an unguarded net to score the club’s first goal since David Stockdale took over as manager However Shields were gifted a chance to equalise when Blackett was pulled down by Janneh and the referee awarded a disputed penalty given initial contact looked to have started outside the area To compound things Janneh was shown a red card for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity Blackett kept his cool from 12 yards to draw the visitors level on 31 minutes The away side dealt another hammer blow three minutes before the break as they netted for a second time as Blackett scored his second of the game by getting a deft touch to Mackenzie Heaney’s cross Farsley weren’t ceding though and almost snook an equaliser when Justin Iwobi and Silva linked up with the latter narrowly missing out on a second goal as his attempted lob of Seymour looped just over the crossbar Will Brook produced a fantastic save on the hour mark as he stretched acrobatically to keep Blackett’s header out though Shields did bag their third goal three minutes later as Heaney diverted Dan Ward’s initial shot past the Farsley goalkeeper to guarantee the victory Farsley go again next Saturday as they host second-in-the-league Scunthorpe United in another testing clash at Buxton Tarmac Silverlands Stadium Silverlands Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6QH ALL of the key moments from Saturday’s 5-0 win on the road and an Ashley Hemmings hat-trick secured the points at South Shields Main Camera footage courtesy of South Shields FC This article is about: Highlights Introducing Sunday’s Match Sponsor… Privacy Policy  -  Terms of Use  -  Contact  -  Safeguarding Policy Kidderminster Harriers Football Club Limited Website hosted and maintained by Swof Media. A look ahead to Saturday’s game… By Matty Paddock - 14/03/2025 HARRIERS make a first ever trip to South Shields as the final ten games of the National League North season begin on Saturday The Reds visit the 1st Cloud Arena on what is the longest journey of the league season the team looking to extend a recent unbeaten run to five games A testing few days on the road began on Tuesday night when the boys were held to a tough 1-1 draw at Leamington and it will be no less challenging at the weekend against a Shields side harbouring outside play-off ambitions of their own they could be within eight points of the top seven should they win their game in hand With so much still to play for across the division Saturday’s hosts also have form in their favour They’ve won four of their last six matches in National League North – including victories in the last two They’ve also tasted victory in their last two home matches Needham Market and Alfreton Town seen off respectively Harriers were 4-0 winners at Aggborough thanks to goals from Amari Morgan-Smith is very close to being involved in the action once again for Harriers Having missed significant time due to injury Foulkes has been back in full training and the boss says he is giving consideration to involving him at South Shields on Saturday There has also been good news on Alex Penny who has resumed some further fitness work while Ben Beresford this week returned to the training field and is edging closer to his own potential comeback Brown discusses each of these players and their status along with the weekend’s game and more in his latest pre-match interview which you can view by pressing play below Kick off at South Shields on Saturday is at 3:00pm Harriers again strongly supports The National League and Football Association in delivering their antisocial conduct message Please review the following information before visiting Aggborough or following the team on the road and remember that your entry into Aggborough Stadium is subject to the acceptance of the National League’s Ground regulations and adherence to the Smoke No Joke policy Both documents are clearly visible and available on entry turnstiles but are also available for download below we would like to remind supporters that the club will not tolerate supporter misconduct of any kind Please support Kidderminster Harriers responsibility Should you be concerned by any of the above conduct you may witness please report it to your nearest steward at any venue to the Club Office or Safety Officer or by e-mail to security@harriers.co.uk This article is about: Match South Shields claimed all three points in the North-East as a goal in either half from Kyle Crossley and Paul Blackett ended the Seals’ 11-game unbeaten run After a very quiet start at the 1st Cloud Arena the hosts had the first big chance through Kyle Crossley after Dylan Stephenson dispossessed Nathan Woodthorpe just inside the Chester half The ball fell to Crossley around 15 yards from goal but his low effort was held by Jimmy Storer in comfortable fashion The same forward caused more problems for Chester just a few minutes later when he found himself in behind the Seals’ back line and looked to have a golden chance to open the scoring Just as he was about to pull the trigger though Crossley lost his balance while under pressure from Harrison Burke and his eventual tame effort was straight at Storer A looped corner from Declan Weeks brought the Seals their first clear sight of goal but Burke’s header flew well over Myles Boney and the home goal It was a positive first half for the hosts and they took a deserved lead into the break when the ball fell to Crossley on the edge of the box before his strike deflected off a yellow shirt into the back of the net The change of direction wrong-footed Storer in the Yellows’ net and gave him no chance as a run of back-to-back clean sheets was halted Calum McIntyre responded at the interval and made two changes with the additions of both Dan Mooney and Kev Roberts for Fin Roberts and Jordan Hunter The Seals went on the offensive after the restart and Connell Rawlinson had an opportunity within a minute of the referee’s whistle but his header was cleared off the line South Shields almost doubled their advantage soon after but Will Jenkins’ drilled strike rolled just wide of the post Chester pushed back though and went within inches of an equaliser when Iwan Murray’s strike was cleared off the line Woodthorpe rushed on to the ball on the left wing before he fed Connor Woods who laid off to Murray but the 24-year-old’s effort was blocked in crucial fashion by Robert Briggs The Seals’ left-back was involved again just moments later as Woodthorpe smashed a dangerous strike towards goal that narrowly flew over the bar Elliott Dickman’s side delivered a sucker-punch in the 79th minute through talisman Paul Blackett who found himself in space inside the 18-year-box before he finished with power past Storer into the bottom corner It was the end of Chester’s impressive seven-game victorious streak after a scrappy affair in the North-East in which South Shields were solid at the back and showed quality going forward to earn all three points Calum McIntyre’s men return to action on Tuesday for a crucial clash with Kidderminster Harriers down CH1 as both clubs look to bounce back from tough defeats after Harriers’ home loss to Chorley at Aggborough are a community benefit society operating under the name of Chester Football Club and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority The club is fan owned and does not have any major shareholders A major project to transform South Shields town centre has received a multi-million-pound funding boost North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and the North East Combined Authority have agreed in principle to award up to £18.2 million towards the relocation of South Tyneside College and world-renowned South Shields Marine School from the Early Capital and Investment Fund will support the college's move from its current Westoe site into the heart of the town centre bringing thousands of students and staff into the town centre every day The funding will enable a start on site later this year with a view to the new college being ready to welcome students in the 2027 September intake North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said: "Bringing South Tyneside College and the world-renowned Marine School to the town centre will transform South Shields and be a catalyst for new investment new business and new jobs in and around King Street "That's why we have agreed £18.2 million for a state-of-the art new campus which will be a cornerstone for South Shields town centre for decades to come attracting students from across the North East and the world "This project has been talked about for years and the site on King Street is ready to go so we can get on with the job of bringing new life to our town centres and high streets." The new campus will close to sustainable transport links for students and staff helping towards the region's environmental targets In public consultation carried out by South Tyneside Council in 2022 more than 80% of people who responded supported the idea of the college relocation believing it would lead to a livelier town centre and help to sustain new and existing businesses And the Association of Colleges and the High Streets Commission have both found that colleges play an important role in driving footfall said: "This is the final piece of the funding jigsaw which means the next step will be work getting underway "Our regeneration ambitions are focused on diversifying the town centre so that it is not solely reliant on retail This development is going to bring in thousands of additional people boosting footfall and delivering a new sense of vitality are going to create a modern campus fit for the future giving young people from across South Tyneside and beyond the skills they need to access jobs in leading industries such as the green economy." Planning permission has been granted for the 14,000 square metre main building student accommodation block and the refurbishment of a listed building on Barrington Street and Hebburn-based contractor Castle Building has been appointed The main building will be accessed on King Street with a double-height glass atrium behind the reception entrance.  A second entrance will be provided along Barrington Street and a refurbished Grade-II-listed building will accommodate staff facilities bringing a vacant building back into use.  said: "Our relocation will play a key role in boosting local business equipping people with the work and life skills they need to succeed and supporting the economic growth of the region "It will ensure the long-term viability of the college and our internationally-respected Marine School and generations of future learners will benefit from the most modern and high-quality facilities." The NECA funding is in addition to £20m of government regeneration funding awarded to South Tyneside Council to revitalise South Shields town centre and riverside and £21.9 million to Tyne Coast College from the Department for Education's FE Capital Transformation Fund whose television credits include sitcom Gavin and Stacey panel show A League of Their Own and The Late Late Show The address will be titled 'To America and Back: James Corden tells his story'.  The lecture series is organised by former South Shields MP and Foreign Secretary David Miliband.  Previous speakers include former US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton and film producers Sam Mendes and Danny Boyle.  along with the University of Sunderland and Colmans of South Shields.  Our Faculty of Arts and Humanities is among the best in the world and we have many talented and successful performers among our students and our graduates.  It will be held in Harton Academy on Saturday 25th January, 2025, from 6pm. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance by emailing: events@hartonacademy.co.uk Tickets will be limited to two per household and priority will be given to residents of the NE33 - Read how we supported Hilary Clinton's South Shields Lecture.- Explore our Faculty of Arts and Humanities The Palatine CentreDurham UniversityStockton RoadDurham DH1 3LE SearchMatch Report: Rushall Olympic 2-1 South ShieldsNathan BellMar 302 min readSouth Shields fell to a 2-1 defeat away from home against relegation-threatened Rushall Olympic on Saturday An own goal brought Shields back into the game after Louis Hall had given the hosts the lead though it wasn’t enough and Aaron Forde sent the home supporters away happy Shields started off the game the brighter of the two sides with the first chance falling to starting debutant Ewan McGowan whose shot on goal was blocked out for a corner within 10 minutes McGowan did excellently to send Paul Blackett through on goal just after pulled off a confident save to deny one of the league’s top goalscorers Austin Samuels handed the hosts their first real opportunity when he fired a cross into the box but it just missed the head of the anticipating Rushall Olympic attacker Youngster Alfie Myers-Smith was taken off in the 27th minute through injury and he was replaced by Bryan Taylor who has recently rejoined the first-team squad following his loan spell at Redcar Athletic A nice piece of play just before the half-time whistle saw the likes of Martin Smith and Kyle Crossley get involved; the Mariners were arguably unlucky not to have taken the lead Coleby Shepherd prevented what was a surefire one-on-one in the 65th minute for Rushall Olympic’s Luke Benbow Shields were left stunned five minutes later when the hosts took the lead - a superb ball up the field was delivered to Theo Williams who launched a ball over the goalmouth to find the sliding Hall potential disaster could have struck when Brad Bood was red carded for a high challenge The resulting free-kick drew the visitors level but it wasn’t long before that parity was wiped out Forde ran through on goal before rounding Kyle Seymour and slotting the ball into an empty net Moloney thwarted Shepherd’s stoppage-time rocket which stood every chance of finding the back of the net Shields couldn’t find the leveller they needed and they went home empty-handed The Mariners find themselves in 15th place in the Vanarama National League North table with just five games of the season remaining Elliott Dickman’s side are next in action when they host Brackley Town on Saturday Image credit: Steve Walker at Rushall Olympic By Matty Paddock - 07/03/2025 HARRIERS make the short trip to Leamington and the lengthy trek to South Shields in their next two away games in National League North Away travel is available for both game as per the below drums and musical instruments are prohibited within the stadium There is a discount available for purchasing match tickets online, in advance of the game. Visit the South Shields website for more Book your travel tickets online or by calling 01562 823 931 during office hours Season Ticket holders purchasing online must do so via the account to which their Season Ticket is linked Travel tickets are subject to availability and are non-refundable and the club reserves the right to cancel any transport for which there is not sufficient interest No alcohol is permitted on board and the club reserves the right to refuse full or partial travel to any supporters guilty of antisocial behaviour either on transport or in and around any stadium The Stand Bar at 1st Cloud Arena offers a modern sports-inspired atmosphere making it the ideal spot for private parties Designed to accommodate up to 75 guests (seated) ​With four large TV screens showcasing the day’s biggest sporting action this venue is a go-to for sports enthusiasts on matchdays it transforms into a fantastic event space The Stand Bar is also home to our popular Sunday lunches where guests can enjoy a relaxed dining experience with unbeatable views of the pitch We apologise profusely to our supporters that made the longest trip of our league campaign to support the team today and for the late news of the postponement little over an hour before kick off A look back at Saturday’s success… By Matty Paddock - 15/03/2025 HARRIERS hit South Shields for five on Saturday to complete a remarkable league double in National League North Phil Brown’s charges had already seen off Shields with an emphatic 4-0 win in the reverse fixture at Aggborough earlier in the season and went one better at the 1st Cloud Area with a ruthless performance to extend a recent good run of form Harriers were in all honesty dominant from the off Home goalkeeper Kyle Seymour had already saved a 12th-minute Ashley Hemmings header when he was helpless to prevent Kyle Morrison’s bullet header from cannoning in off the bar for 1-0 but struck wide with one effort before Seymour denied him with a smart save on the latter It was 2-0 on 37 minutes courtesy of a goal made by the iconic Harriers duo – Amari Morgan-Smith playing in Hemmings who had time to compose himself and take a touch in the area before sweeping the ball into the far corner The visitors will have known to expect a big reaction from their hosts after half time so themselves immediately stepped on the gas again – Hemmings sending a header just inches wide of the target within 30 seconds or so taking the ball superbly in his stride before dispatching a shot with too much power for Seymour’s touch to prevent it finding the net 52 minutes were on the clock when Worrall’s free kick was nodded back across goal by Morrison Hemmings applying the finishing touch with a neat header of his own to beat Seymour once more Four minutes later Kouhyar and Hemmings both had chances to add a fifth before the latter did so completing his hat-trick in outrageous style to tuck home another loose ball with an overhead kick that bounced in the net South Shields went close to pulling a goal back when Dibble saved well from Martin Smith before another sub in Dylan Stephenson slotted wide of the far corner on the angle Reiss McNally almost nudged in a sixth for Harriers from close range Get today’s full team line-up, match stats, facts and more: Download our FREE Official Club App – App Store or Google Play