United were at full strength with Liam McIvor returning upfront after a three match suspension back in December and welcomed newcomer Jeff Forsyth into the starting line up for his debut..

Mark Rasmussen on the left for Walker was looking lively in the early stages and had one good long range effort saved by Havelock and cleared by Dummett. The early pressure remained with the hosts but they were stunned after 10 minutes when Ponteland broke down the left and a cross from Dummett was headed on by Wood to Kent who hit an unstoppable shot into the top corner from the right hand side of the goal area.

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On a pleasant afternoon the hosts were looking for a good start and nearly benefited when dangerous centre forward Steve Archibald got in between central defenders Ford and Anzevui but his shot was parried away for a corner by Havelock.

Both teams were linking defence with attack but the former were keeping chances to a minimum.

Today was no exception and despite their low position in the league the students gave a good account of themselves.

Pont couldn't get to grips with the formation and movement of the opponents midfield and it was Anzevui in the heart of the Ponts defence that kept the students at bay particularly in the early stages.

Heddon brought early pressure on the visitors defence with a series of corners but Phillips and Brown defended resolutely. Pont's first opportunity was after 15 minutes when Davidson's cross was headed goalwards by Holden but Curran pulled off a finger tip save to push the ball over the bar.

David Edwardson for the hosts created a good chance for Heddon when he chipped a ball over the defence for Craig Horsfall who controlled the ball well but his shot was brilliantly saved by Havelock.

The staging of the Horton Grange Country House Hotel Ponteland Junior Open last week was a huge success with over 300 competitors in the event held at various locations around Ponteland.

Some excellent tennis was on show as the players defied the bad weather to produce a fine tournament with some of the village's budding Andy Murrays providing some local success.

In the boys under 9 singles, Chris Jeffery was victorious while the final of girls under 11 singles saw two Ponteland players, Olivia Rodda and Katie Thirlwell face off in the final with Rodda the eventual winner.

In the under 18 mixed doubles, Ponteland player Sandy Robson partnered Rachel Oswald to success over Thomas Sharp and Anna Oswald and there was success in the Sharp family as Thomas's brother Michael reigned victorious in the boys under 18 singles.

Michael was back on court later and along with Michael Mugsford defeated his brother and Robson in the boys under 18 doubles final.

Elsewhere, Claudette Gilhespie and Luke Hudson finished runners-up in their event while Robson was back at the business end of proceedings, partnering Jack Heslop to second place in the under 16 boys doubles.

Tournament organiser Nick Clark, who was at the courts at 5.30am on finals day to clear them of the surface water said: "Thanks to the sponsors, in particular Horton Grange and Cowell's Garden Centre for help making this an excellent event."

"We were also lucky to have the use of the Northumberland Tennis Club indoor courts at Jesmond, with thanks going to them as well as congratulations to all players."

The first team take on Consett at home in a game sponsored by the Ponteland Tandoori. Captain James Ealey is able to welcome back Stuart Taylor and Matty Bell to the fold, while Duncan McGregor is unavailable and Howard Wright drops back into the seconds.

With Wright back in the seconds, skipper Chris Morgan is able to field a strong looking side with Parag Chauhan and Phil Hall both available again as they make the trip to the Durham side.

Sponsored by Horton Grange Country House Hotel, the event will be held between Sunday 12th and Sat 18th July at Ponteland Tennis Club and Ponteland High School.

There are 25 different age categories from Under 8's to Under 18's.

Last year the event attracted over 300 entries from as far a field as Australia and makes this now the second largest in the North East.

It is a great opportunity for local players to play outside their comfort zone and meet visiting players to test their skills and court craft.

Any player interested in competing should contact Nick Clark at Ponteland Tennis Club for more information or check out the clubs website at www.pontelandtennisclub.co.uk

By Abbie Cram - On one cold Monday morning Year 4 and 3 went on an amazing trip to a mine. First, my group went to a rock safari area. At first I couldn't see any rocks interesting enough to keep but then I started to find more pretty things. Next I went for lunch in a grey, dull room with crystals galore in little glass cabinets. After lunch we went down a mine. It was so scary at first. After a while my eyes got used to the dimming light. Finally we reached the end of the spooky tunnel of doom. The lady told us all about the black spit that all the workers inhaled, also about gunpowder that was used to make all the lead and rock tumble to the ground.