The History

of the Durham and District Sunday Football LeagueThe Durham Sunday Football League was founded in 1967 at a Meeting in the Travellers Rest Public House in Broom side Lane Belmont, The League Started in the 1967-68 season with only 24 Teams in two Divisions, This Grew in season 1985-86 to Seven Divisions with 98 teams. This lasted for 4 Seasons, but due to the shortage of Referees, the League has Premier, First, Second, Third and Fourth Divisions. The Durham and District Sunday Football League is affiliated to the Durham County Football Association and is the biggest Senior League in the County of Durham. Teams playing in the League come from the three Counties of Durham, Teesside and Tyne & Wear; many of the Teams that have played/playing in the League are workingmen’s Clubs and Public House Teams from many of the Old Pit Villages in County Durham. The League has Included a Professional Team in the League when Darlington AFC were relegated from the Football League to the Football Conference, they Put a Reserve Team in the League, at the Time the Club Secretary Of Darlington was Brain Anderson who was also a Member Of the League Management Committee running Low Spen

Victoria On a Sunday Morning. The League Has also had Teams from Night Clubs, Local Government, and Local Business’s.Sunday league football is a term used in Britain to describe those association football leagues which play on Sunday, as opposed to the more usual Saturday. These leagues tend to be lower standard amateur competitions, whose players may have relatively little ability, but play purely for the love of the game. The term pub league can also be used, due to the number of public houses that enter teams. The County Football Associations are the local governing bodies of association football in England. County FAs exist to govern all aspects of Sunday league football. They also sometimes deal with such matters as the training of new referees and

coaches. Most of the County FAs align roughly along historic county boundaries, although some cover more than one county, and some of the major cities, particularly those with a strong football tradition, have their own FAs. The Sheffield FA was the first to be created, in 1867. Several institutions have county FA status in their own right, including Cambridge and Oxford universities, the armed forces, and the Amateur Football Alliance, which has a strong presence in

the south-east of England.

Travellers Rest

The Durham County Football Association (also simply known as the Durham FA) is the governing body of football in the County Durham, including Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, and Sunderland. The Durham FA was founded on 25 March, 1883and is the governing body for football in Durham from grass roots to professional level. They also run a number of cups for teams of all levels across the county, leagues for under-18, under-21 and ladies teams, and an under-18 representative team.Sunday leagues are sanctioned by the local County

Football Association. There is no organised promotion or relegation between leagues, unlike in the National League System, which covers the top few levels of amateur football, although many leagues operate several divisions with promotion and relegation between them. However, ambitious Sunday teams may apply to join a Saturday league for a higher standard of football,

and from there graduate to the FA-sanctioned leagues.

The FA Sunday Cup is a national knock-out competition for English Sunday league football teams administered by the FA. It was first staged in 1964.In recent years, Sunday football has been blighted by indiscipline and violence on the field of play and as a result, fewer people have been prepared to take up administration posts with leagues, Referees have become more reluctant to officiate on sundays and this, coupled with high charges levied by local authorities for playing pitch permits has meant that a lot of leagues have folded.

City Of Durham HistoryDurham City is extremely interesting to the visitor for many reasons. It is regarded as the historic capital of North East England, as an important centre for culture and learning and, not least, as an area of great natural beauty. I got off at Durham... and fell in love with it instantly in a serious way. Why, it's wonderful - a perfect little city.... If you have never been to Durham, go there at once. Take my car. It's wonderful." Bill Bryson Notes from a Small Island,

1995 Durham City is extremely interesting to the visitor for many reasons. It is regarded as the historic capital of

North East England, as an important centre for culture and learning and, not least, as an area of great natural beauty Durham's historic significance is inexorably

linked with its acknowledgement as the 'cradle of Christianity' in England. St Cuthbert lived at Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island, off the Northumberland coast, until his death in 687. His remains were so venerated that, when the Danes sacked Lindisfarne, the monks left the island to seek a safe sanctuary for their relics. In 995 the monks arrived on Durham's rocky peninsula and were persuaded that this would be an appropriate site for the shrine. Thus the first church was built, probably a stark wooden structure, on the site occupied today by the awe-inspiring Durham Cathedral - for many the worlds’ finest Norman cathedral - now acknowledged, together with Durham Castle, as a World Heritage Site. The castle was founded soon after the Norman Conquest and has been occupied continuously since then, albeit with several changes of role. The castle shows the 'motte and bailey' pattern of a typical Norman fortress and the original Norman chapel and under croft of the Great Hall still survive. Despite Durham's apparent geographical seclusion and wealth of historic interest, the City is by no means 'behind the times' in any other sense. The pervading atmosphere is that of a bustling market town. Two minutes' walk from the cathedral is the Millburn gate Shopping Centre, with a wide selection of high-street retailers. Durham has a superb choice of restaurants and a full range of accommodation, from modern first-class hotels to a top-grade caravan park. Sport and leisure facilities are plentiful too. For the more energetic visitor there are five multi-purpose sports centres in the district. Those who prefer spectator sports are spoilt for choice: the country's top cross-country events have recently been held in Durham and more than 300 rowing crews compete in the annual Regatta - reputedly the second-oldest event of its kind in the world. Durham is now also ranked among first-class county cricket teams. Another 'best' relating to Durham is more 'down-to-earth' - horticultural, in fact. In both 1990 and 1991 Durham was voted 'Best City' in the regional heat of the Britain in Bloom competition. Easily accessible by road, rail and air, Durham makes a good base from which to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside, or perhaps to visit one of the many notable attractions in the region, including Raby Castle, the Beamish North of England Open-Air Museum and the Bowes Museum near Barnard Castle.There are many reasons for visiting Durham. Choose any - once there, you will enjoy discovering the others for yourself.Today’s City Durham is a compact city yet offers a wide range of facilities. A wide range of shops and restaurants co-exist happily with the Victorian Market. Much of Durham’s shopping area is closed to traffic, making for a more relaxed atmosphere. Take time to sit in the cobbled Market Place and enjoy some of the street entertainment, particularly during July and August. The monthly Farmers’ Market is a welcome new addition to the events calendar. Here you will find fresh local specialities to take back home. In the Spring and Summer, stunning floral displays adorn the City for which Durham regularly wins prizes.Yet within minutes, it is possible to escape the bustle of this thriving market town by taking one of the many paths that lead down to the riverbanks. Watch the river for rowers from one of the university teams, or take the ‘Prince Bishop’ river cruiser for a gentle trip along the river with stunning views. The Racecourse backs on to the River Wear and is a favourite area for walks. Horse races have not been held here since the 19th century, however the country’s top athletics cross-country event is now a regular fixture here and attracts the best runners in the world. For over a century the Miners’ Gala has taken

place here on the second Saturday in July. Despite the closure of all pits in County Durham, ex-miners, their families and

friends still gather to hear speeches, socialise and attend a special service in the Cathedral. Colliery bands lead processions and banners are proudly paraded through the streets. The stretch of river by the Racecourse is well known for the annual Durham Regatta which is held in June. The regatta was founded in its present form in 1834, making it the second oldest in the country, even older than Henley. The Regatta has grown enormously in recent years, attracting over 600 crews from all over the world. Work has started on a major new development in the City centre: The Durham Millennium City Project. By 2002, the city will boast: a new multi-purpose hall for concerts, drama and conferences - The Gala Theatre, a Visitor Centre showing a film about the history of Durham as well as a new Tourist Information Centre and craft workshops. A further development, Walkergate, next to the Millennium City project, will add further leisure facilities: a multiplex cinema; health and fitness club; family entertainment centre, as well as cafés, bars and restaurants. Further Afield Dozens of regional attractions are easily reached from Durham, making it an ideal touring base. The largest open-air museum in England is to be found at Beamish where you can see life as it was at the beginning of the last century. Fine art treasures can be seen at the John and Josephine Bowes Museum, a French-style chateau in Barnard Castle. Combine funfairs and shopping, all undercover, at Metroland, the biggest indoor theme park in Europe and the MetroCentre, a huge shopping centre. Both are in Gateshead, half an hour by car from Durham. Look out for the Angel of the North above the motorway - a huge welded structure which has become a symbol of the region.

Durham Miners Gala

Press Articles on the League over the Years

Northern Echo

On the week 28th Mar 2001. The League Decided to cancel all of its cup competitions because the bad weather has caused a fixture backlog. Clubs in the Then Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday Football League have agreed to the drastic move in a bid to complete the league season on time. It is the first time in the league's history that this has been proposed. The bad weather, which has plagued the season, has resulted in more than 400 games needing to be rescheduled. The season must finish on May 13, and rearranging so many games would have proved an impossible task. Some teams have only played five league games to date and, with only six weeks left of the season; they would have to play virtually every night to complete the fixtures. In addition, Durham City Football Club, the venue for the cup finals, has said their ground will not be available. The competitions which have been cancelled are the Just sport League Cup, Racing Promotions Trophy, Durham City AFC Supporters Trophy, Ramside Hall Hotel Cup Winners Trophy, Durham Driveways Cup and FTC Motorcycles Trophy. Graham Lilley, the league's honorary secretary, said: "Nobody in the league is happy with this decision. "But the alternative was the

league would not be finished and we would not be affiliated for next season. "And clubs who had not completed their fixtures would be removed from the league to enable completion."

Friday 24th November 2006

Sunderland Echo

Hetton Lyons Cricket Club's football team created history last year by winning every competition they entered but, have discovered there is one drawback to being the best: you become the team everybody wants to beat. After winning six titles last season the cricket club's football division have found, to their cost, now everyone wants to knock them off their perch. Their success last season has seen them nominated in the npower Best Team Performance category at the prestigious Local Heroes Awards which take place next week at Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield, County Durham. As Hetton took home six pieces of silverware, their nomination is understandable, especially when considering they were unbeaten in 54 matches of which they won 52.Their success saw them win the title in the Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday League as well as four local cups. Among Hetton's ranks are established Northern League players such as Gary Pearson, Jon Cullen, Jason Ainsley, Roy Allen, Stuart Brightwell and they contributed to what was undoubtedly the pick of their six successes: the FA Sunday Cup Final played at Liverpool's Anfield ground. Lyons won 5-3 against St Joseph's from Luton, who were favourites, with Brightwell scoring a hat-trick and in doing so they became the first side for over 40 years to score five goals in the final. It was the first time Hetton had won the prestigious national competition and the victory meant they brought the trophy back to the North-East for the first time since Hartlepool Lion Hill carter did so in 2001."We had an extremely good year, something we don't think will be repeated, certainly not in our lifetime," said Secretary David Leith. We had never won six in a season and certainly not a national competition.” I’ll never forget the run we had or the day at Anfield. I remember almost crying when we won the semi-final, knowing that we were going to Anfield."It was just top drawer. After the match we were sat alongside all the Liverpool memorabilia and all the trophies they have won."When you start you don't expect to win all six trophies. We didn't start well at the beginning of last season; we scraped through a couple of games."But the next thing we know, we're on this run, trying to take it one game at a time and everyone is trying to knock us off our perch. Lo and behold, the next thing we know it's April, we're in five finals and we've won the league!"Hetton made a DVD of their Anfield experience, including footage obtained from Sky Sports while former Liverpool defender Neil Ruddock features as he happened to be staying in the same hotel as Hetton during the weekend of the FA Sunday Cup.But there will be no return to Anfield, at least not this season, as the defence of their trophy lasted just one game.Despite receiving a bye in the first round, Hetton were knocked out in the second round on penalties by Coundon Conservative Club."One of the memories from winning the Sunday Cup is the away days we had because we did not play many home ties. But that won't be happening this year after we lost to Coundon," said David."There was a presentation from the FA at the beginning of the game, they gave us a nice plaque, but then we went and messed it up by getting beat."Everybody's trying to beat us these days."There seems to be a winners curse because the last few winners have gone out early on."We played Coundon last year in the Durham County Cup Final and they proved to be hardest game we had. This time, perhaps we did not prepare as well as we should have done."David says the Anfield experience was the most memorable of the season, but recalls the reception received in their first game following that FA Sunday Cup was special.In the League Cup final, staged at Durham City's ground, they faced Burnside who, along with the crowd, welcomed Hetton on to the pitch with a round of applause in recognition of their achievements."I thought that was a nice touch. The entire stand got up and clapped them on to the park which is another nice memory for the lads."It still gets talked about now quite often."One drawback for David however, is that being so successful and progressing so far in various cup competitions inevitable leads to an increase in administration work.He explained: "You have got to keep all the paperwork for two years but I've got three drawers and it's sticking out of the most of them."I'm going to have to sit down and

Flashback - April 9th 1976

Durham Advertiser Series

Durham County Sunday Cup Final All conquering Brandon United members of the Durham Sunday Football League added the Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup to their list of successes when they defeated Hartlepool Lion in the final at Horden CW having already won the league's Staffierri Trophy and the First Division Title. Before a large crowd Brandon took the lead after five minutes when Tommy Holden chased a back pass causing the Hartlepool keeper to miss the ball, it rolled into the empty net. Both teams were playing open fast football that had the crowd clapping, at both ends the goalkeepers made some great saves in the early stages of the game.

Hartlepool drew level with a great passing movement that split the Brandon defence wide open, the shot leaving the Brandon keeper with no chance. This stung Brandon into action, eventually they had the ball in the Lions net only for it to be kicked out, the referee being unsighted waived play on much to the dismay of the Brandon players and supporters

The second half saw Brandon gain the upper hand and again they had the ball in the Lions net only to have the goal disallowed for offside. Two minutes later a cross from the right was met by Brandon forward Dave Jones who powered an unstoppable header into the back of the net. Brandon now had victory in their sights only some brilliant saves by the Lion keeper keeping the score down. This was Brandon United at their best a great team performance with Colin Temple outstanding in midfield, John Heaviside, Mel Heckley and Peter Joyce outstanding at the heart of the Brandon defence and some great saves by keeper Tony Brunton in the first half kept Brandon in the game.

Some Of the Leagues Sponsors Both Past and Present

 

Since its formation in the 1967-68 season the League did not have a Sponsor and was called the Durham Sunday Football League. In the Season 1981-82, a leading sports retailer In the North East of England Justsport offered to sponsor the League and it was then known as the Justsport Durham Sunday Football League...Justsport Durham Sunday Football LeagueA Leading Sports retailer who had a Store in Durham and Currently in Newcastle, were the Leagues First Sponsor in Season 1981-82, Alan Smith and Don Robson Owners of Justsport approached the League to offer sponsorship, the League Gladly accepted. The Durham Shop was managed by Great Britain; England and Durham Wasps Ice Hockey Star Anthony Johnson Justsport stayed a League Sponsors for 17 Years Until the Durham Shop was closed. The League was known as the Justsport Durham Sunday Football League. Café Rock Durham Sunday Football League The League was then sponsored by Steve Andersons Café Rock Night Club. This was in North Road Durham; this lasted for a Period of Two Seasons, until the end of the 1999-2000 season.The League was known as the Café Rock Durham Sunday Football League. Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday Football League, Stephen ‘stepy’ Johnson who had played in the League for Years for Various Clubs Peterlee Catholic Club being one of them, Stephen and his wife Joan ran a Local Mini Bus Company called Stepys Coaches. Stephen approached the League to sponsor the League as he had previously sponsored Cups in the League. Stephen decided to wind down the Business and at the end of Season 2007-208 after 8 Years of Sponsoring the League. THE League was known as the Stepy’s

Coaches Durham Sunday Football League  Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football LeagueA leading Solicitors Practice situated in Durham City, they became the League’s 4th Sponsor in the 2008-2009 Season. The League is currently called the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League. In Swinburne Maddison you will find that whilst we have retained the traditional values associated with a well established practice we are equally focused on providing clients with a quality service which is complemented by our modern pro-active approach to conducting business.The practice embraces a customer orientated culture whereby all of the staff from the Partners to the most junior member actively listen to the requirements of the clients (often at their premises) and produce a considered response to those requirements with involvement at Partner level in any instructions received.The Leagues Fairplay League was started in the 1988-89 Season and has been sponsored from the Start by Top North East Butchers Castle Bank Butchers. The League Cup Started in Season 1967-68, The League Cup has had various Sponsors, Justsport, Stepy’s Coaches, NTL Transport.Spennymoor Town Fc.The Alan Smith Memorial Trophy (Formerly Known as the Stafferrie Cup) Started in Season 1967-68 .This has had various sponsors Including Racing Promotion, Sporting Promotions, and Ready Mix Concrete. Micro Mix Concrete, Castle Insurance Services.Priceright Windows.The Guards Cup Started in Season 1969-70; This Cup Has Been Sponsored By Durham City AFC Promotions, JB Taxis, Deerness Driveways, and Durham Driveways, Sunderland Hedley Glass.The Presidents Trophy Started in Season 1973-74 .This Cup Has Been sponsored By Deerness Driveways, Durham Driveways. Marc and Ed Embroidery, Sunderland Hedgely Glass.The Cup Winners Cup Started in Season 1994-95 .This Cup has been sponsored by the Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club since its Start. The League Knockout Plate Cup Started in season 1997-98, This Cup has been sponsored By Stepys Coaches and Lasertech Ltd and D& P Trophies LtdThe League has Various Other Trophies to be won each Season Player of the Year, Team of the Season, Referee of the Season, Leagues Leading Goals corers, Individual Leading Goals corers for each Division, Sponsors for these Trophies Include Washington Arms, Price right Windows, JB Taxis, Marc and Ed Trophies. The Winners and Runners Up in these Trophies can be found on the League Web site in the Roll of Honour PagesThe Leagues First web Site was sponsored By Sportstoday

League Meetings

Currently the Full League Meetings for all Clubs Takes place at Durham City Afc  at the Belmont Industrial Estate Belmont Durham .Previously meetings Have Been Held in the Travellers Rest ,Broomside Lane Belmont, Belmont Wmc,  Café Rock North Road Durham, Framwellgate Moor Wmc  Front Street  Framwellgate Moor.

The League Management Committee Meetings are Held in the Soccerena at the Belmont Industrial Estate Belmont Durham. Previously meetings have Been Held in the Travellers Rest, Broomside Lane Belmont, Belmont Wmc, Café Rock North Road Durham, Framwellgate Moor Wmc, and Front Street Framwellgate Moor. Durham City AFC (Ferens Park) Durham City Afc (Archibald’s Stadium)

Durham City Afc Ferens Park

ClubHouse Durham City AFC Ferens Park

Durham Citys ClubhouseThe League Officers Past and PresentThe Durham Sunday Football League is well regarded as one of the most reputable and most recognized grass-roots Sunday football leagues in the United Kingdom. The main reason why our league has been so successful over its 40 year history is due to the tireless work that the league committee who make this league possible put in on a weekly basis throughout the whole season year in year out. The whole of the committee do not get paid to do the jobs they do. They do this voluntarily and for the love of the game. More importantly they give up vast amounts of their time for the running of the League and the players who play week in week out. This is only possible due to the hard work and the free time the committee put in. Life Members of the League Mr D Hutchinson (Former Fixture League Secretary)Mr I.A.Walker (Former Chairman of the League)Mr D.Robson (Former Sponsor)Mr D.Cowans (Durham FA Councillor)Mr D Patterson (Former League Treasurer)Mr J.Churnside (Former League Treasurer)Mr G.Kelly (Former Football Association Secretary)Mr K.Reay (Former League Secretary)Mr E Oyston (Former League Secretary)Mr J.W Fairless (Former League Committee Member)Mr B Anderson (Former Secretary Darlington AFC)League Presidents From the First Season in 1967 the Leagues Presidents have beenMr. Colin Verne-Jones (Former Sports Shop Owner) Graham KellyMr. Graham Kelly (Former Football Association Secretary) Mr. S Johnson (Former Sponsor)League Vice Presidents Past and Present, Mr. G.Kelly (Former Football Association Secretary) Mr Colin Coates( Former Vice-Chairman) Mr. D.W.Asbery (President of Durham City AFC) Mr. R Foster (Former League Chairman),Mr R Hedgley(Former Sponsor), Mr. C Verne-Jones(Former Sports Shop Owner)Mr. S Johnson (Former Sponsor)League Chairman

Past and Present Mr. I Walker Mr. M Henderson League Vice Chairman Past and Present Mr. M Henderson, Mr. R T Foster, Mr. C Coates. Mr P Playle League Secretaries Past and Present

Mr. Neville Thompson, Mr. Eddie Oyston, Mr K Reay andMr. Graham Lilley League Fixture Secretaries Past Past and Present Mr D .Hutchinson, Mr I Walker, Mr CJ Tindale League Assistant Fixture Secretaries Past and present  Mr A Traylen Mr D Moon. League Treasurers Past and Present Mr. I .A Ward, Mr. D Patterson,Mr. Ian Walker, Mrs. Julie Taylor, Mr. J Churnside.

Mr I.A.Ward            Mr D Patterson

League Management Committee members Past and Present Mr. I. A. Ward, Mr M. Thompson, Mr. R. L. Sowerby, Mr. B. Romaine’s, Mr K Armstrong, Mr. K. Thompson , Mr. S Taylor , Mr. A Traylen, Mr S Hudson , Mr. M Walker, Mr B Hindson, Mr J Gorman, Mr D Wynne, Mr. M Connor, Mr D Wynne, Mr R Foster, Mr. J W Fairless  Mr. Blacklock, Mr. F Sweeney, Mr. C Bussey, Mr. S Johnson, Mr. W Simmons, Mr. C Coates, Mr. S Connolly, Mr G Brown, Mr B Anderson, Mr M .T.Ridley, Mr D Moon, Mr S Connolly, Mr N Petrie, Mr N Thompson, Mr P Thompson, Mr. S Davis, Mr. M Tait, Mr M Thompson, Mr R Tiffin, M r J Shawcross, Mr J Blythe.Mr K Ellis.

Mr S Taylor Mr S Hudson

Durham and District Sunday Football League has a Three Strikes and Your Out rule to Clubs with in the League. The Idea of the Three Strikes and Your out Policy will Hopefully make Clubs respect the Referee and clubs that persistently offend will be expelled from the league. This is not a Major Problem with

in the League, other Leagues have suffered this Problem in previous Seasons, but the Durham and District Sunday Football league have launched the Three Strikes and Your Out Rule so that it doesn’t become a major problem in the Future. All club secretaries have been warned of the consequences should they persistently break the Rules, in that they would be removed from the League and all Players registered with that Club would be suspended from the League, and other League’s in the County would be Notified that the players from that club have been removed from the League and not to allow them to register in another League in the County.

Football Association Charter Standard.

The Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday Football League becomes the First Sunday Morning Football League to become Charter Standard The Stepy’s Coaches Durham Sunday Football League became the First Sunday Football League in the Durham County Football Association to become Football Association Charter Standard League. The League met with the Durham County Football Association Development Officer Andy Brown at Durham County FA Headquarters in Chester le Street last Year. The League decided that all Clubs in the League would be Charter Standard by November this year. This was achieved and at the November League meeting for all the Clubs in the League Andy Brown came along and presented all Clubs in the League with a £100-00 Umbro voucher for each Club to use. The FA Charter Standard Programme was launched in 2001 with the aim of raising the standard of grassroots football in teams, coaching, administration and Child Protection. The Clubs by achieving the Charter Standard Award are demonstrating to all members and the public, that they are a well organized & safe club. The 'hidden' benefits are also an excellent way of promoting your club to potential members, volunteers and sponsors. League Secretary Graham Lilley was very proud of the way the Clubs had all worked to get the Charter Standard from the Football Association, thus making the League the First Sunday Football League in the County to get the award and probably the First in the Country to get the award.

The League Chairman Mr M Henderson receives the award from Andy Brown Durham County Football Association Development Officer.

Some of the Areas were Teams Both Past and Present who have played in the League.

Bearpark is a village and civil parish in County Durham in England. It is situated a few miles west of Durham, and a short distance to the north of Ushaw Moor. Clubs - Bearpark Dog and Gunn, Bearpark Wmc

Belmont is a formerly separate village in County Durham, England that is now incorporated into, and a suburb of, Durham City. It was initially a coal mining village and is situated to the north-east of the city centre, just east of the A1(M) motorway.Clubs-Belmont Sportsman’s Arms Fc Belmont Travellers Rest, Belmont Wmc .

Birtley is an area in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, in Tyne and Wear, England. It is situated to the south of Gateshead town and is physically linked to Chester-le-Street across the County boundary in County Durham. Until 1974, Birtley and the adjoining areas of Barley Mow, Vigo and Portobello were part of the old Chester-le-Street Rural District. Clubs- Birtley Coach and Horses Fc ,Birtley Board Inn Fc ,Birtley King William Fc ,Birtley Rex Fc, Birtley Vigo Inn Fc.

Birtley Coach and Horses Belmont Sportsmans Arms

Bishop Auckland is a market town and civil parish in County Durham in North East England. It is located about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Darlington and 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Durham City.Clubs- Bishop Auckland Hathaway. Hamilton and District wmc. Highcliffe Rangers. New Artlet Fc

Bishop Middleham .Bishop Middleham lies in a valley about 9 miles south-west of Durham. Although much of County Durham had probably first been settled in the Mesolithic period, Clubs- Bishop Middlham Cross Keys.

Bishop Middleham Cross Keys Bowburn Hare and Greyhound

Bowburn is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated a short distance to the south-east of Durham, on the A177, between Coxhoe to the south-east, and High Shincliffe to the north-west.It is part of the Cassop-cum-Quarrington parish .Clubs- Bowburn Crowtrees Wmc Fc ,Bowburn Oak tree Fc, Bowburn Hare and Greyhound Fc.Bowburn Cooperage Fc.

Brandon Miners Banner Brandon Bay Horse

Brandon is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the southwest of Durham. Brandon was originally one of the seven townships within the ancient Parish of Brancepeth. It grew from a sparsely populated agricultural area into a populous mining district after the establishment of collieries and later coke and fireclay works. Until the 19th century Brandon village, formally known as East Brandon, was one of the larger settlements in Brancepeth Parish.Clubs -Meadowfield Brancepeth Castle ,Brandon Bay Horse ,Brandon Black Diamond, Brandon Sports ,Brandon United ,Brandon United (Sunday) ,Brandon Wmc ,Brandon Working Men’s Club Fc,Browney Wmc FC.

Brasside is a village, located in the parish of Framwellgate Moor in County Durham, England. It is situated to the north of Durham, and is near to the villages of Pity Me and Newton Hall. Clubs-Brasside Social Club Fc, Brasside Fc

Broompark is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the west of Durham.Clubs -Broompark Loves Hotel FC

Bournmoor is a village in County Durham, (although the postal address is Tyne and Wear) in England and is situated a short distance from Chester-le-Street. It lies on the edge of the Lambton Estate and contains St Barnabas' Church, which houses the Frostley Angel. Clubs-Burnmoor Cricket and Football Club, Burnmoor Dun Cow

Byers Green is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the north of Bishop Auckland, between Willington and Spennymoor, and a short distance from the River Wear.Clubs-Byers Green Wmc Broompark Loves Hotel

Carrville is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the east of Durham, near to Moor End and Belmont. Carrville is part of the Belmont parish. Clubs- Carrville Grange Inn ,Carrville United

Chester-le-Street is the main town in the former Chester-le-Street district of County Durham, England. It has a history going back to Roman times when it was called Concangis. The town is located 7 miles (11 km) south of Newcastle upon Tyne and 8 miles (13 km) west of Sunderland on the River Wear. Clubs- Chester le Street Bridge Inn ,Chester le Street Falcon ,Chester Le Street Garden Farm ,Chester le Street Horner’s ,Chester Le Street Osborne wmc ,Chester Le Street Plough Inn , Chester le Street Rowing Club Fc,Chester le Street Garden  Farm Fc,Chester le Street Relton Terrace Wmc Fc,Chester le Street Black Horse Fc,Chester le Street Easy Street Fc, Chester le Street LenoardsFc.Chester Le Street Falcon Fc. Chester le Street Grange Villa Wmc. Newfield Inn,

Chilton is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a few miles to the east of Bishop Auckland, and a short distance to the south of Ferryhill, on the A167.Clubs-Chilton Wheatsheaf ,Chilton Wmc

Coxhoe is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated between Bowburn and Cornforth, a few miles south of Durham. Clubs-Coxhoe Red Lion ,Coxhoe Wmc

Chester Black Horse

Coxhoe Miners Banner Newfield Inn

Crook (commonly known as Crook Market Town) is a small market town in County Durham, England. It is situated about 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Durham. Clubs-Crook Belle Vue wmc ,Crook Old Horse Shoe Fc, Stanley Woodley Terrace Wmc Fc. Crook Wear Valley Sports Fc.

Darlington is a town in the ceremonial county of County Durham, England, and the main population centre in the Borough of Darlington.Clubs-Darlington A.F.C. Reserves

Durham is a city lying in County Durham in England.Durham is well known for its Norman Cathedral and 11th-century castle, and is home to Durham University. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city centre.Clubs- Downing and Mills ,Durham City Bede Lodge Social, Durham City Boilers ,Durham City Bridge Inn ,Durham City Coach and Eight, ,Durham City Courtalds ,Durham City DHSS ,Durham City Fire Brigade ,Durham City Nalgo ,Durham City National Savings ,Durham City Pot and Glass ,Durham City Press ,Durham City Garden House, Durham McDonald Press, Durham Milburngate Sands, Durham NEEB Fc, Durham City Pot and Glass, Durham City Wmc Fc, Durham City Buffaloes Head Fc. Durham Fox Advertising. Durham Linfood Cash and Carry Fc Durham City Shakespeare Fc.Durham City Snooker Club Fc.Durham City Market Tavern, Durham City Rixys Night Club

Durham City Pot and Glass

Durham City The Shakespeare Durham City Market Tavern

Gilesgate Moor is a place in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the east of the centre of Durham. Gilesgate Moor is part of the village Gilesgate. It is part of the civil parish of Belmont.Clubs-Gilesgate Moor Empire Snooker Club, Gilesgate Moor Key Windows,Gilesgate Moor Lord Gort, Gilesgate Moor Hotel,Gilesgate Moor Travellers Rest,Gilesgate Moor Brewers Arms,Gilesgate Moor Hare and Hounds, Gilesgate Moor Queens Head Fc.Gilesgate Moor Last Orders Fc ,Gilesgate Moor Britannia Inn, Gilesgate Moor DLI, New Durham Wmc.

Gilesgate Moor Hotel Gilesgate Moor Travellers RestEsh Winning is a former colliery village in County Durham, in England. It is situated in the Deerness Valley five miles to the west of Durham. The village was founded by the Pease family in the 1850s to service a new mine on the Esh Estate.The name of the village comes from two elements, firstly the older nearby village of Esh, a Saxon term for Ash, and secondly Winning, which was a Victorian term used when coal was found.Clubs-Esh and Waterhouses wmc ,Esh Winning Cricket Club ,Esh Winning Fc ,Esh Winning McKenna’s ,Esh Winning Pineapple ,Esh Winning Stags Head Fc.

Esh Winning Miners Banner

Fatfield is a village in Tyne and Wear, located in the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough, England. It formed part of the Washington new town.Clubs-Fatfield Biddick Inn ,Fatfield Albion ,Fatfield North Biddick Social Club.

Fatfield Biddick Inn Ferryhill Kings Head

Ferryhill is a town in south-central County Durham, England with a population of around 11,651 people, making it the 8th biggest town in the County. It is in the Durham County Unitary area. The town grew in the nineteenth century and very rapidly in the 1900s around the coal mining industry, although the last mine closed in 1968.Clubs -Ferryhill Kings Head ,Ferryhill Wmc Ferryhill White Horse. Ferryhill Surtees, Ferryhill Dynamoes.Ferryhill Eldon Arms, Ferryhill Black Bull, Ferryhill Greyhound Fc.

Fishburn is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a few miles to the west of Hartlepool.Clubs-Fishburn Beehive ,Fishburn Wmc

Framwellgate Moor is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England. It is situated to the north of Durham, and is adjacent to Pity Me and Newton Hall.Clubs-Framwellgate Moor Salutation, Framwellgate Moor United ,Framwellgate Moor Victoria ,Framwellgate Moor Victoria Bridge, Framwellgate Moor Wmc , Framwellgate Moor Happy Wanderer,

Framwellgate Moor Victoria Bridge Framwellgate Moor Happy Wanderer

Herrington is an area in the South of Sunderland, formerly in County Durham.The Herringtons are split into East & Middle and West and New villages. East and Middle Herrington is now a largely residential area just off the A690. West and New Herrington are across the A19 road from East and Middle Herrington near Doxford International Business Park.Clubs-New Herrington Flighters ,New Herrington Wmc. Herrington Stackyard Inn, Herrington Sunn Inn,

Hetton-le-Hole is a village/town and civil parish situated between County Durham and the City of Sunderland, England. It is on the A182 between Houghton-le-Spring and Easington. It is located on the southwest corner of Sunderland on the A182, off A690 close to the A1(M).Clubs-Hetton Downs Inn Fc ,Hetton Downs Hotel Fc,Hetton Downs Fc,Hetton le Hole New Inn Fc ,Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, Hetton Squashtec Fc ,Hetton Wmc Fc ,Hetton Social Fc, Eppleton Cricket Club Fc.

Houghton-le-Spring is a town in the county of Tyne and Wear, North East England that has its recorded origins in Norman times. It is situated almost equidistant between the cathedral city of Durham 7 miles (15 km) to the south-west and the City of Sunderland about 6 miles (13 km) to the north-east. The town of Seaham and the North Sea lie about 5 miles (9 km) directly to the east. The towns of Newbottle, Fencehouses and Hetton-le-Hole lie nearby.Other towns within the Houghton-le-Spring postal district include: Shiney Row, Fencehouses, Chilton Moor and Woodstone Village.

Clubs-Houghton Burn Inn ,Houghton Chilton Lodge ,Houghton Comrades ,Houghton Glendale Social ,Houghton Golden Lion ,Houghton Mill All Stars Houghton PFS ,Houghton Robbie Burns.Houghton W.A.Systems Fc.Houghton Red Lion.

Kelloe is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England. It is situated to the south-east of Durham.Clubs -Kelloe Wmc ,Kelloe Davy Lamp.

Kirk Merrington is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated between the towns of Bishop Auckland and Ferryhill.Clubs- Kirk Merrington Half Moon.

Langley Park is a village in County Durham, England. The historic city of Durham lies 4 miles (6.4 km) to the east whilst the larger city of Newcastle upon Tyne is 15 miles (24 km) to the north.Clubs-Langley Park FC ,Langley Park Sports and Social ,Langley Park Rams Head ,Langley Park Wmc , Langley Park Blue Star Fc.

Langley Park Rams Head Leamside Three Horse Shoes

Leamside is a small village close to the city of Durham, County Durham, in England. It is situated to the west of West Rainton. It is part of the civil parish of West Rainton.Clubs-Leamside Three Horse Shoes.

Leeholme is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated immediately to the north of Coundon.Clubs-Leeholme wmc .

Littletown is a village in the parish of Pittington, County Durham, in England. It is situated a few miles to the east of Durham. The village was previously the site of the Lambton colliery.Clubs-Littletown Duke Of York Fc.

Great Lumley is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated to the south east of Chester-le-Street and is near Lumley Castle.Clubs-Lumley FC ,Lumley Old England ,Lumley Snooker Club, Lumley Warriors Arms

Warriers Arms Lumley

Ludworth is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated between Durham and Peterlee.Clubs-Ludworth Queens Head,

Meadowfield is a small village in County Durham in North East England, situated approximately 2 miles to the south-west of Durham on the A690. It is situated within the civil parish of Brandon and Byshottles.Clubs-Meadowfield Brancepeth Castle.

Metal Bridge is a hamlet in County Durham, in England. It is situated a few miles to the south of Durham. The East Coast Main Line runs directly through it, but Metal Bridge is not a stop on it.Metal Bridge is situated within the civil parish of Ferryhill.Clubs-Metal Bridge Wmc .

Middlestone Moor is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated to the south west of Spennymoor.Clubs-Middlestone Moor Masons Arms ,Middlestone Moor Binchester Hotel.

High Moorsley is a small village 1 mile (1.6 km) south-west of Hetton-le-Hole in the City of Sunderland, north east England.Clubs-,Moorsley fc

Murton is a village in County Durham, England. Lying six miles (9.6 km) east of the city of Durham and seven miles (11.25 km) south of Sunderland Clubs -Murton ex Servicemen,Murton Village Inn, Murton Wmc,

New Brancepeth is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the west of Durham.Clubs-New Brancepeth wmc.

Newton Aycliffe is a town in County Durham, England. Founded in 1947 under the New Towns Act of 1946, it is the oldest new town in the north of England. It has a population of 29,000 people (source: Great Aycliffe Town Council, 2007), other reports put the population between 23,000 and 25,000. It is the largest town within the Sedgefield constituency.Clubs-Newton Aycliffe Wmc.

Newton Hall Jovial Monk

Newton Hall is a large housing estate in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the north of Durham, near Framwellgate Moor and Pity Me, and has the East Coast Main Line running the length of its east boundary. Newton Hall is reputed to once have been the largest private housing estate in Europe.Clubs-AFC Newton Hall,Newton Hall fc ,Newton Hall Jovial Monk.

Oxclose is a village in Washington, Tyne and Wear. It is located between the A1231, A182 and A195 highways, close to Sunderland, and is well served by links from the A1(M) which passes within a mile of Oxclose's boundaries.Clubs-Oxclose Ox and Plough.Ouston is a village in County Durham, approximately 5 miles to the south-west of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne in the north-east of England.Clubs-Ouston Red Lion ,Ouston The Brooms.

Pelton is a village in County Durham, in England. It is located to the northwest of Chester-le-Street. The village of West Pelton is located some distance to the west; separated from it by a few villages and closer to Stanley than to central Chester-le-Street. Pelton has two public houses, one RAOB club. Clubs-Pelton Fleece ,Pelton R.O.A.B.Wmc ,Pelton Bird Inn.

Pelton Fleece Inn

Penshaw formerly known as Painshaw or Pensher, is an area of the metropolitan district of the City of Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear, England. It lies about three miles north of Houghton-le-Spring, just over the River Wear from Washington.

Clubs-Penshaw CC.

Peterlee is a new town in County Durham, England. Founded in 1948, Peterlee town originally mostly housed coal miners.Peterlee has strong economic and community ties with Sunderland and Hartlepool.Clubs-Peterlee Catholic Club.

Philadelphia, County Durham, England, an early experimental railway locomotive, Brunton's Mechanical Traveller blew up. This engine, also known as the Steam Horse, ran on four wheels but was pushed by mechanical feet.Clubs-Philadelphia CC ,Philadelphia SDO.

Pittington is a village and civil parish in County Durham, in England. It is situated a few miles to the south-east of Durham.Pittington in made up of the neighbouring settlements of Low Pittington and High Pittington. High Pittington, the larger of the two has extended to include the old settlement of Hallgarth.The civil parish of Pittington includes both villages and the neighbouring village of Littletown.Clubs- Pittington Fc ,Pittington Duke Of Wellington.

Quebec is a small village in County Durham, in the north east of England. Once a mining village, it is situated 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of the city of Durham, and close to the villages of Esh, Cornsay Colliery, Esh Winning, and Langley Park. The village has a public house, the Hamsteels Inn, a hotel, Hamsteels Hall, a church, St. John the Baptist Hamsteels, a village hall, a playground and a used car dealership. Clubs- Quebec Steelers, The Steelers, Hamsteels Inn Fc.

Roker is a tourist resort in North East England, bounded on the south by the River Wear and Monkwearmouth, on the east by the North Sea, and on the north and west by the town of Seaburn, of which parts of Roker are a suburb (The area north of the 'Derby Field' is Seaburn, while the area south is simply Sunderland). It is administered as part of the City of Sunderland.Clubs-Roker New Derby Fc.

The New Derby

Sacriston is a village in County Durham, England, situated 5 km (3 miles) north of the city of Durham.

Clubs-Sacriston Wmc , Sacriston Cricket Club.

Seaham, formerly Seaham Harbour, is a small town in County Durham, situated six miles to the south of Sunderland and 13 miles east of Durham City.Clubs-Seaham Liesure Centre ,Seaham R.G.R.S ,Seaham Rostrons fc.

Sedgefield is a small town in County Durham, England. It has a population of approximately 5,000. Sedgefield is in the parish of Upper Skerne.Clubs-Sedgefield St Edmunds ,Sedgefield Black Lion ,Sedgefield Crosshills, Sedgefield Net Park Fc.

Sedgefield Crosshills HotelShadforth is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated a few miles to the east of Durham. The historic centre of the village is designated a conservation area.Shadforth is also a civil parish that also incorporates Ludworth and Sherburn Hill.Clubs- Shadforth Plough Inn  Fc.

Sherburn Village Sherburn Village is situated 3.5 miles east of Durham in the north east of England. It is one of the ‘green villages’ of County Durham and a settlement has existed in this location for some considerable time. Up until the 19th century Sherburn was a farming village, but with the Industrial Revolution came the sinking of mines to provide coal to fuel the industries and railways to ensure its distribution. By the 1930’s the two pits that were within the Parish boundaries were closed and with the demise of neighbouring collieries in the 1960’s the railway lines also became redundant. Sherburn Village has a number of streets named after leaders of the Labour Party (UK) including; Attlee Square, Kinnock Close, Smith Close and Blair Close.Clubs- ,Sherburn Village Cross Keys Fc, Sherburn Grey Horse ,Sherburn Village Sherburn Village

Lambton Arms Fc ,Sherburn Village Wmc,

Sherburn Village Wmc Sherburn Village Lambton Arms

Sherburn Village Cross Keys Sherburn Village Liesure Centre

Sherburn Hill is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the east of Sherburn. Clubs –Sherburn Hill Wmc

Shincliffe is a village in the County Durham in England. It is situated just over a mile to the south-east of Durham city centre, on the A177 road to Stockton. Shincliffe is also a civil and ecclesiastical parish consisting of Shincliffe Village, High Shincliffe, Sherburn House and Whitwell House.Shincliffe is regarded as one of the most affluent villages in Durham City and has been designated a conservation area to preserve its historic character.In medieval times Shincliffe was an agricultural community belonging to the Prior of Durham Cathedral. The population grew significantly due to coal mining at nearby Houghall, Old Durham and Shincliffe Colliery (now High Shincliffe) but declined following mine closures in the late 19th century.Clubs- Shincliffe the Avenue Fc

Shincliffe The Avenue

Shiney Row is a village in Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear. Shiney Row enjoys good travel links with the rest of Sunderland. The village is also located at the south eastern end of the Washington Highway (A182) - a dual carriageway that links the village with Washington and the A194. Clubs -Shiney Row Maidens Walk Fc ,Shiney Row Travellers Rest Fc, Shiney Row Shoulder of Mutton Fc.

Shotton is a village, in Easington district of County Durham, England, The village once lay on the route of the A19, before its redirection to the west of the village. Although Old Shotton retains its own identity, and its own village sign, it now forms part of the new town of Peterlee. Following the foundation of Peterlee in 1948, the town spread westward, towards the A19, and so by the 1970s this small village had already begun to be encroached on.Clubs-Shotton Comrades Wmc Fc.

Silksworth is a village in Sunderland, located next to Tunstall, Farringdon and Gilley Law, Clubs Silksworth Cavalier Fc,Silksworth Scimitar Travel Fc.

Spennymoor is a town in County Durham, England. It stands above the Wear Valley approximately seven miles south of Durham. The town was founded over 160 years ago. The Town Council area, which includes the villages of Kirk Merrington, Middlestone Moor, Byers Green and Tudhoe, has a population of approximately 20,000.Clubs -Spennymoor Indoor Bowling Fc,Spennymoor Labour Party Fc,Spennymoor Pit Laddie Fc,,Spennymoor Quinn’s Inn Rc ,Spennymoor Rec Fc ,Spennymoor Rothmans Fc ,Spennymoor United Social Club Fc ,Spennymoor Weardale Fc.Low Spen Victoria Fc.

Sunderland is a city in Tyne and Wear, England. It was formerly a county borough but now forms part of the metropolitan borough City of Sunderland. It is situated at the mouth of the River Wear.The name "Sunderland" is reputed to come from Soender-land, meaning "to part", 'sønder' means "chopped" likely to be reference to the valley carved by the River Wear that runs through the heart of the city.Historically a part of County Durham, there were three original settlements on the site of modern-day Sunderland. Clubs- Sunderland Free Gardeners Fc ,Sunderland Hedgely Glass Fc ,Sunderland Hollymere Fc,Sunderland Lakeside Sports and Social Fc ,Sunderland Grange and Whitburn Fc,Sunderland GPO fc.Nettlesworth is a small village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the south of Chester-le-Street, near Sacriston. Nettlesworth is adjoined with an old mining village called Kimblesworth.Clubs- Nettlesworth The Hut Fc.

Trimdon is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated 9 miles west of Hartlepool. It is a former mining village which is adjacent to Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Village, Deaf Hill and Trimdon Station. Clubs-Trimdon Station Black Bull Fc,Trimdon Locomotive Fc ,Trimdon Village Red Lion ,Trimdon Village Wmc ,Trimdon Grange Fc.

Metal Bridge is a hamlet in County Durham, in England. It is situated a few miles to the south of Durham. The East Coast Main Line runs directly through it, but Metal Bridge is not a stop on it.Metal Bridge is situated within the civil parish of Ferryhill.Clubs- Metal Bridge Wmc

Tursdale is a hamlet in County Durham, England. It is situated a short distance to the west of Coxhoe, a few miles south of Durham. It is part of the civil parish of Cassop-cum-Quarrington.Tursdale currently consists of only a single street of housing, Ramsay Street although a second street, School Street, was demolished in the late 60's / early 70's. The school closed in the 1960's.Clubs-Tursdale and Bowburn Fc.Tursdale Workshops Fc.

Ushaw Moor is an old pit village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the west of Durham, a short distance to the south of Bearpark.Clubs-Ushaw Moor Wmc Fc ,Ushaw Moor Cricket Club Fc.

Washington is a town in Tyne and Wear, England. Historically part of County Durham, it joined a new county in 1974 with the creation of Tyne and Wear. Washington is located geographically at an equal distance from the centres of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, hence it has close ties to all three cities.Washington was designated a new town in 1964 and expanded dramatically by the creation of new villages and the absorption of areas of Chester-le-Street to house overspill population from surrounding cities.At the 2001 census, the town had a population of 60,000.Clubs-Washington Usworth Wmc Fc ,Washington Ushworth Top Club Fc ,Washington Arms Fc ,Washington B.M.E Fc. ,Washington Dunlop Tyres Fc ,Washington Honest Boy Fc ,Washington Keelboat Fc ,Washington Lambton Highwayman Fc ,Washington Makro Fc ,Washington Morgan’s Fc ,Washington Ox and Plough Fc ,Washington Sports Fc ,Washington Woodlands Fc ,Washington JFK Fc ,Washington Duke Of Albany Fc, Washington Usworth Top Club Fc, Washington Chevies Fc, Washington Ayton Chevies, Washington Victoria Inn Fc.Washington Whitehouse Social Fc.Washington Colliery Fc.

Washington ArmsWaterhouses is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the west of Durham, near Esh Winning. Clubs-Waterhouses Fc.

West Cornforth is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the south of Cornforth, near the A1(M) motorway, Ferryhill and Spennymoor. It is referred to locally as "Doggie" possibly due to the production of dog iron there in the past though this etymology is disputed.Clubs- West Cornforth Victoria Inn Fc ,West Cornforth Social Club Fc ,West Cornforth United Social Fc.West Cornforth Greyhound Fc.

West Rainton is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England. It is situated between Durham and Houghton-le-Spring. Leamside is about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) to the west. The village straddles a ridge parallel to the A690 with extensive views to the west.Clubs-West Rainton Greyhound, West Rainton Fc.

Wheatley Hill is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the west of Peterlee, near Thornley and Wingate.Club- Wheatley Hill Wmc Fc.

Wheatley Hill Colliery

Whitburn is a village on the coast of North East England, in South Tyneside between Sunderland and Marsden. Clubs-Whitburn Cricket Club Fc ,Whitburn Social Club Fc.

Willington is a former-pit town in County Durham, England. It is in the foothills of the Pennines and near the River Wear close to Crook and Bishop Auckland. Like many communities in the area, Willington's economy was largely based on coal mining. The closure of the colliery in 1967 therefore hit the town hard. Similarly to many former mining communities this is a blow that Willington has struggled to recover from.CClubs-Willington Market Blue Star Fc ,Willington Wmc Fc Willington Market Fc.

Witton Gilbert is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England. It is situated to the north-west of Durham. Clubs-Witton Gilbert Glendenning Arms Fc,Witton Gilbert White Tun Fc ,Witton Gilbert Wmc Fc 

Witton Gilbert Glendenning Arms

Clubs Who have Moved on to Saturday Football.

Esh Winning Afc Esh Winning (Pineapple) Afc now play in the Northern League and whilst in the League their Record of wins was as Follows Durham & District Sunday Div 1: 1978-79, 79-80, Div 2: 1972-73 Durham County Sunday

Cup: R-Up: 1978-79 Staffieri Cup: 1974-75 Guards Cup: 1971-72, 75-76 Record Attendance:  Esh Winning  afc   1,500 v Liverpool Fantail, FA Sunday Cup 1982 Brandon United Football Club Brandon United were originally formed as a Sunday morning side called Rostrons, the name of the waste paper company where most of the founders worked. They began by playing in the Durham & District Sunday League in 1968/69, Joining the Third Division and gradually played their way up to the First Division. They were basically local lads, however the inclusion of Northern League and Wearside League players turned the club into one of the most powerful Sunday football sides in the North East. From 1968/69 until 1976/77 they were First Division champions four times, Durham County FA. Sunday Cup winners three times, then the ultimate, F.A. Sunday Cup winners in 1975/76, defeating Evergreen 2-1. In 1977, the club now called Brandon United, changing its name at the start of season 1972/73, made a switch to Saturday football, joining the Northern Alliance League where they played three successful seasons, winning the League Championship and League Cup twice. Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup Winners 1974.Brandon United. 1976.Brandon United. 1977.Brandon United. Winners of the Football Association Sunday Cup Competition 1976. Brandon United.

Brandon United FA Sunday Cup Winners 1976

The Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup  Winners of the Durham County Football Association Sunday Challenge Trophy whilst members of the League 1973. Wear Valley 1974.Brandon United. 1976. Brandon United. 1977. Brandon United. 1978. Durham Boilers. 1979. Low Spennymoor. 1981.Framwellgate Moor and Pity Me Wmc. 1985.Newton Hall Fc. 1996.Sherburn Village Wmc. 1997.Framwellgate Moor and Pity Me Wmc. 1999.Framwellgate Moor and Pity Me Wmc. 2001.Hetton Lyons Cricket Club. 2003. Houghton Glendale Social. 2006.Hetton Lyons Cricket Club ,2007 Hetton Lyons Cricket Club ,2008 Hetton Lyons Cricket Club

Newton Hall 1985 Winners

Framwellgate Moor Wmc 1999 Winners

Houghton Glendale Social.2003 Winners

The Football Association Sunday Cup Winners of the Football Association Sunday Cup Competition Whilst Members Of the League 1976. Brandon United. 1977. Langley Park Rams Head 2006. Hetton Lyons Cricket Club 2008 Hetton Lyons Cricket Club

Runners Up 1973.Wear Valley Sports.

Hetton Lyons Cricket Club 2006  

Hetton Lyons celebrate their Semi-Final victory over Paddock at Marine FC. 2008-09-07

Hetton Lyons Cricket Club 2008