6 hours ago, Richard Bloomfield said:

2019 is the 70th anniversary of  the founding of Bedlington Mechanics.

I am editing the programme and would like to use the photograph of the first ever team (as shown above) on the programme cover.

Can anyone confirm who the image belongs to and if it is ok to use it?

We are trying to capture memories of the club. If you are willing to spare an hour to talk, please could you email terriersprogramme@gmail.com.   Thanks.

@Richard Bloomfield - the photos belong to @Reedy = Paul Reed. Although I have 'tagged' him in this comment I am not sure if Paul still receives messages from this group. The last time Paul visited/Logged onto this site was 22nd November 2017.

In one of the photos Paul's dad, John reed, is named and that's where Paul gets his info and photos. John Reed was involved with the Mechanics from when they first formed. If you enter "Mechanics" in the Search box (top right) many Topics about the Mechanics will be displayed. 

I will send Paul a Message (via the Bedlington Facebook groups) and let you know what he says.

On this group there is also Stan Kidd' grandson ( Ovalteeny) and no doubt your research has thrown up the name Stan Kidd.  @Ovalteeny has researched the full history of the Mechanics and I am sure he would supply you with some info. Ovalteeny is still active on this group.

2 hours ago, Andy Millne said:

 

Cheers @Andy Millne - I thought it had been discussed in the past but my search of "Baedling" didn't return any matches so I assumed it was jut my memory playing games with me 

Posted on the Bedlington remembered Facebook group by Brian Jenkins was the following comment on the meaning of the Anglo Saxon word Bædling :-

 Brian Jenkinson

@Canny lass - posted by John Krzyzanowski on the Facebook Bygone Bedlington group and one comment, from Joan Morland was  that one of them was from Netherton Colliery.

Is there a relative of yours on this ?

I thought I had posted this image before but I can't find it 

16 hours ago, Maggie/915 said:

Where were  you when the moon landing happened .?

I was renting a bedroom in a house in Forest gate, London E7.

Neither the landlady or the other one bedroom tenant had a TV so the three of us watched it on my rented set.

3 hours ago, Canny lass said:

Where's Wilf?

He's not as transparent as the rest so probably in the Northumberland Arms (= I forgot him )

Jason Fennell Matty Hall ... what a legend. RIP SIR

12 hours ago, HIGH PIT WILMA said:

but aal check it out and go to see it to take a picture for posterity

If you can't get down to Blyth and want a copy of the mural that I posted from Google street view then I am sure we can get it to you via your niece. Is your niece on the local Facebook groups - Bygone Bedlington - Past Times (just change it's name from sixtownships) ?

12 hours ago, HIGH PIT WILMA said:

Hi Alan! Thanks for letting me know about this! A canna think where Union Street is.. but aal check it out and go to see it to take a picture for posterity! Been a bit heavy here for a while now wi health..both of us. This is a great way to remind people how the town prospered by the hard work done by the Miners!.............. Alan, this was my reply to the post aboot the mural, and I lost it... noo it has been restored!! SO!.. Eric Thielman.... was my Electrician (or fitter... not sure noo.. lang time ago!), at Bates pit.. canny quiet lad.. when a was a Deputy, he wud dae owt ti help ye. A nivvor knew he was a Bedlington lad. 

Eric was originally from Shop Row and went to Barrington CP school same time as me - 1953 to 1960. Bedlington Station secondary modern school - 1960 -1965. 'A pit when he left school but then went out with, and married a Bebside lass - Kathleen Popely and moved to Bebside. I think the first house he lived in at Cowpen was the street just past the Sydney Arms pub = Cowpen Road. No idea where he moved to after that. 

Union Street is where the old Wallaw cinema ( now Wetherspoons) used to be. Going down Union Street, passing Wetgerspoons on your right the mural is just a 'gud hockle' up the road on the left.

12 minutes ago, HIGH PIT WILMA said:

Hi Folks.. I just got some sad news from my Niece.. Matty Hall passed away last week and his funeral is on Friday 28th of December at 1-30pm at St Cuthberts Church in Bedlington.. He was very well liked by all who knew him. R. I. P. Matt Hall. 

@HIGH PIT WILMA -- see under Chat Central. Matty Hall's grandson posted the news + info on the Bedlington Facebook  group and I created a topic in Chat Central from the many comments that were posted :-

@rosco - just for you

@Canny lass - Sweden has come up with a different Xmas present :-

AIK: The Swedish club selling ex-captain Nils-Eric Johansson's DNA

Nils-Eric Johansson played for Bayern Munich, Blackburn, Leicester and AIK in a 20-year playing career

What's your favourite piece of football memorabilia?

An autograph? Maybe a shirt worn by your favourite player?

How about the DNA of your club captain?

That is exactly what Swedish champions AIK are offering this Christmas.

For 3,499 Swedish krona (£307) fans can buy the crystallised DNA of club legend Nils-Eric Johansson, who was forced to retire in February because of a heart defect.

The 38-year-old's genetic make-up comes in a test tube and lasts for 500 years.

"It's like Jurassic Park!" Johansson tells BBC Sport. "In 500 years, you might see a lot of Johanssons running around, who knows?"

Johansson says technically he could be cloned, but a section of the DNA is removed to prevent "illicit or illegal behaviour".

"It is not 100% me; it is 99%. That 1% is very important for my own sake and protects my copyright to the DNA," says the former Bayern Munich, Blackburn and Leicester defender.

"You would not be able to put my DNA on a crime scene for instance, as it would not match perfectly, so you could tell it wasn't me."

He jokes: "[If you cloned me] it would probably be right-footed instead of left-

@rosco - I know we all should be selecting the same the same 'Live Webcam'  option from the 'Info' dropdown menu but just to make sure you are getting the same link as the rest of us would you try selecting this link, rather than the dropdown option, and see what happens :-

https://www.bedlington.co.uk/live.html/

The Live image it returns does appear to be larger than what it used to be  :- 

1 minute ago, rosco said:

Oh no its not 

It is back to where it was rosco - static image, updated each time you select the LiveWebcam. 

I think the Live feature will be off the cards until someone comes up with the money to run it.

Posted by his grandson on the Facebook Bygone Bedlington group :- 

 

 

John Davidson

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Hope this is ok to post. My Grandad Matty Hall, former teacher at the Whitley and Meadowdale, has been mentioned on this site quite a lot over the years so I just wanted to let people know of his passing and funeral arrangements. The service is on 28th December, 1.30 at St Cuthberts Church, then afterwards at Market Place Club to celebrate his life, all welcome. Thanks

Jools Storey Sorry for your loss. Great teacher, fond memories of my time at meadowdale in his class. x

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Dot Leddy Sorry for your loss a great teacher and a proper gentleman x

 

Anne Walker Sorry got your loss he was a great teacher x

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Tracy Armitage Sorry for you're loss such a luvly man and a great teacher x

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Suzanne Young Sorry to hear this, he was one great teacher 😥

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Barbara McGlen Oh that’s so sad. He taught a lot of us.

 

Alizon Jayne Carr So sorry to hear this, your grandad was a lovely man, a funny man and a great teacher, he genuinely liked kids which makes a huge difference when you’re a teacher.

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Sandra Buckham Maddison My condolences to you all matty was a true gentleman my dad was a good friend of his when covering at meadow Park he reconsized me straight away rip matty x

 

Jeff Carr Sad news, Matty was a top man, sorry for your loss.

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Alison Preston Ah sorry to hear this John we lived 2 doors down on Church Lane for years and he taught me at Meadowdale, he was a lovely man xx

 

Barron Tracey Kenneth Alison Preston I went to school with you.I was Tracey Palmer then.Hope you are ok .Never seen you for years.Matty Hall was a lovely teacher.Found the photo the other day when we were in the netball team Xxxxxx

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lan Chilli Man Stuart So sad to hear this. Great memories of Matty from West Ridge, he was a dab hand with the blackboard ruler back in the day. Later on in life met him in the Grapes a few times and had a pint with him and a chat. Respect.

 

Christine Fuller Rip

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Sonia Miller So sorry to hear this. Rip Mr Hall. He taught me in Meadowdale and he was a great teacher.

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Denise Green Sorry for ur loss a great teacher xxx

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Steve Oliver RIP I remember him well from the Whitley.

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Gemma Henderson I'm sorry for you an your family lose he was a lovely man used to look after him

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David Short Sorry to hear of your loss. Matty was a great teacher and one of Bedlingtons great characters.

 

Eileen Tyers So sorry for your loss he was good teacher xx

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Clare Foster he was a great teacher x so sorry

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Karen Gear Marks He was a fab teacher sorry to here this xx

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Keith Docherty sad loss of a very well respected Gentleman & great friend of both of my parents sadly gone also

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Paula Stokoe Sad news Marty Hall was a great teacher, one of the best, sorry for your loss x

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Gwen Clelland My sincere condolences to you and your family.He was a superb teacher ,who always put his students first x

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Susan Dixon Best teacher. Rip

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Sarah Gibson Sorry to hear this , he was my teacher in meadowdale too.. when I used to see him on the front street he still knew my name !! Sending my love x

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Sharon Armstrong True gent. He taught me at Meadowdale & was one of my fav teachers there. An inspiring, kind, caring man. So sorry for your loss. X

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James Mole So sorry to hear of his passing a great teacher and a well respected gentleman.i have great memories of him when I was at school.

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Henry Sadler was my teacher in meadowdale what a lovelly man and a great teacher sorry to hear of his passing xxx

 

Brian Turner Rip mr hall he was my teacher at the whitley remember the blackboard duster but a good teacher old school.r.i.p.

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Keith Scantlebury Sorry to hear of your loss. He was my teacher at the Whitley Memorial when I was there in the mid 60's. Is Linda your mam ?

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Diane Straker Sorry to hear your sad news. Your grandad was my teacher at meadow dale. He was a lovely man and one of the teachers who inspired me. One of Bedlington finest who was respected by all xx

 

Neil Gray Top man & he never forgot anyone’s name. Rip

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Shirley Cairns Etheridge So sorry to hear the sad news Mr Hall was a true gentleman he taught my daughter and son RIP Mr Hall xx

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Carol Hakin So sorry to hear this.He was a lovely man taught all my girls and always spoke to me when I saw him on the street.x

 

Judith Anderson So sorry to hear your sad news Marty was a lovely man x

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Marie Alexander Bell Sorry for your loss he was a lovely man x

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Michelle Cram Yearham One of the best teachers in meadowdale rest in peace sir xx

 

Julie Scott Condolences to all your family I remember him well from Meadowdale .

 

Brian Kirtley Sorry for your loss,great man and teacher.

 

Dawn Oliver - Doyle He was a teacher everyone remembers fondly. I often think of him when I think of my old teachers. Lovely man. Firm but fair and a real heart of gold. Thinking of you all

 

Jan Lockhart Sorry for your loss a lovely man as well as a great teacher knew him from the Whitley Memorial x

 

Louise Furness Sorry for your loss lovely teacher lovely Man rip mr hall

 

Paula Armstrong Nigel Cotton He was a perfect gentleman and even better teacher our deepest condolences to all the family

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Gary Gazza Taylor I am so sad to hear of Matty (Mr Halls as I always addressed him) passing , I was lucky enough to have been taught by him but also got to know him socially later on in life when we both called the Barrington Arms our
Local.. if it is ok I would like to attend the service to pay my respects to a man I respected greatly....

 

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Keith Lightley Sad news indeed - as Alison’s big bro I too was a neighbour - great memories of Whitley Memorial football and disciplinary antics. Prayers for you and the rest of the family.

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Edie Purvis So sorry for your loss Matty hall was one of my teachers he was a true gentleman rip Matty xx

 

Margaret Speller So very sad to hear this, one of the best teachers the Whitley ever had. 
Thoughts and prayers to you and the family.

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John Turnbull So sorry to hear of your loss. Lovely man, great teacher and well respected by all those in my year

 

Janine Brown Sorry for your loss. Brilliant teacher, and a lovely man.

 

Alan Charlton Sorry to hear of your loss. Great teacher played a big part in my education. From the Charlton Family

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Kim Burrell Sorry to hear of your loss. I was lucky enough to be taught by him. Lovely man and great teacher. He was one of my favourites

 

Diane Mattocks Sorry for your loss. Condolences to all the family x

 

Jane Murray Seccombe So sorry for your loss x

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Ina Breadin I also was one of Mattys pupils so sorry to hear of his passing true gentleman fabulous teacher so sorry for your loss may you rest in peace Mr Hall your work is now done xx 😘

 

Susan Murther So sorry for your loss .great teacher and a lovely gentleman .respected by all who new him xxx

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Sian Barnard So to hear your sad news especially at this time of year.

 

Jan Murther So sad to hear this Mr hall was my favourite teacher I was in his class at the Whitley in 1968/69 he was a lovely man and a great teacher rest with the angels sir xx

 

Norma Maughan So sad to hear the news about Matty,my teacher many years ago and used to see him and his pal at The Top Club."Happy Memories".

 

Donyale Marc Porrelli So sorry xx

 

Susan James-Hemsted So sad he was my teacher in the late 50s some great memories .You are in my prayers x

 

Gwen Finnigan A true gentleman who was loved by many xx

 

Mick Cunningham Great teacher matty and a nice guy.

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Ray Matthews Absolutely fantastic teacher and a great man still new your name after many many year's after school and what a great shot with a piece of chalk and a blackboard duster RIP matty

 

Keith Scantlebury Ray Matthews not a bad hand with that blackboard ruler either.

 

Ray Matthews Keith Scantlebury that's what's missing in the schools today

 

 

 

 

Derek Nufc Lawson Sorry for your loss.Good teacher RIP Mr Hall

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Jean Hale So sorry to hear about your loss he taught me and all my four sisters and my husband and he played football with my dad he was a truly lovely man xx

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Chris Oliver Great teacher and a good man ! We always had to test him on the names of every teams home ground in the football league , he knew them all .

 

Anne Sanderson Gavin Sanderson Andrea Wright

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Janice Hillerby So sad to year of his passing. I was in the same class as his daughter Linda through Whitley Memorial & Bedlington Grammar School. What a lovely gentleman he was, also his Mum was a dinner lady whilst at Whitley Memorial. Remember them both fondly.

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Keith Scantlebury Janice Hillerby. Your memory is a lot better than mine. I can only remember Peggy Ashdown as a dinner lady.

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Liane Todd My Mam has just said she was at the Whitley school when he was introduced as a new teacher there....Very sad news

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Christine Maclennan Sad to hear your news. Condolences to you and your family. Xx

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Michael Eastlake Sad news, a great teacher who has had a positive impact on many, sometimes with his yard stick complete with split at the end.
Your grandad was much loved and as seen from many comments had a life well led. Thoughts are with your family.

 

Angela Henderson Matty taught me. I remember passing the house down the church lane and he was playing piano and singing. I used to play with his elder daughter until I moved away.

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Richard Ellis Legend

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Paul Maddison So sorry for your loss. He was the best teacher I ever had. was in the prefab at the old Whitley memorial School 1960s. He will be missed. Paul.

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Judith Bosomworth Sorry for your loss.Good teacher RIP Mr Hall

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John Docherty Remember him well a lovely man condolences to his family

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Sarah Johnson How long was he at meadow dale. C

 

Derek Stephenson A lovely man R.I.P. Matty

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Barron Tracey Kenneth He taught me at Meadowdale.He was one of my favourite teachers.Lovely man.I used to see him when I was older and he never forgot me.So sorry to hear the sad news.Definitely a gentleman Xxxxx

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Margaret Vare Awww so sorry to hear this... Often wondered about him. I remember his tuning fork haaa thought it was magic x

 

Tony Lee So sorry to hear this news, he was a great teacher, r I p matty hall

 

Gillian McMaster Lovely man, a local celebrity, everyone knew him, sad news indeed.

 

Kath Simpson Oh how sad. I remember him well and his daughter. He didn’t teach me but taught my sister and brother Margaret and John Hall. I did however, do work experience at Westridge - prior to Meadowdale being built and he offered me a job in the new school - unfortunately I wasn’t to qualify for another year - so timing not quite right. He was a lovely man. Well thought of and I know my brother will be devastated.

 

Maureen Quait Kath, you won't remember me but I knew you as a baby, I was best friends with your sister Margaret and I was so envious of her having a lovely baby sister. Unfortunately Margaret and I drifted apart when we went to different schools at 11, but we were…See more

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Gregg Maddison A lovely man x

David Laynovich Sad news mate!! 😟 , not in town but will have a drink to him .. he was a big character and I still remember his off topic tales in class 😊

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Julie Chrisp So sorry to hear that, he was a great man and teacher.

 

 

Mick Hedley I was at Whitley memorial when he was there a top man. Sorry to hear.

 

Anne Scott Please accept my sincere condolences. I knew your Grandad as I was School Nurse for both those schools from 1966.

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Alison Kirkpatrick Hart One of the best, R.I.P xx

 

Wendy Allison So sorry to hear, he was a good man and teacher x

 

Jimmy Lowrie So sorry good teacher and let us listen when football was on the radio during lessons one of us had to look out for headmaster

 

Merry Xmas - 2018 - a chimney is cleaned oot :-

On the Bedlington Facebook groups there has only been one photo, that I know, of an old Bedlington Cricket Club team photo. This image, marked reserve team, was posted with the date 1911:-