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  Blaydon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Blaydon (postally Blaydon on Tyne) is a town in the North East of England in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead.
It is represented in the House of Commons by the Blaydon constituency.
Blaydon traditionally has been a mining town, however has developed a more diverse economy, including engineering, factories and general convenience stores.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blaydon   (167 words)

  
 Blaydon Races - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Although the account of the trip to Blaydon is a fiction, the heavy rain and missing cuddy (horses) were reported in the local press.
The Blaydon Race is also a 5.7 mile athletics race from Newcastle to Blaydon, that is steeped in local tradition.
The 25th aniversary of the race was run by Blaydon Harriers in 2005 as the "Nike Jim Dewar Blaydon Race" in memory Jim who died in June 2004, just 2 days after the running of the 24th event.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blaydon_Races   (709 words)

  
 NEPL | Blaydon Cricket Club
That was the year Blaydon moved 'up the bank' to Denefield owing to drainage problems on their ground near the River Tyne.
Blaydon were elected to North West Durham League in 1950 and were champions in 1969.
Blaydon spent 28 seasons in the Tyneside Senior League and were champions in 1983, 1995, 1997 and 1998.
www.northeastpremierleague.co.uk /blaydon.htm   (568 words)

  
 Newcastle and Gateshead history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The town of Blaydon lies on the western fringe of the district of Gateshead but is separated from the rest of the borough by the River Derwent which enters the Tyne nearby.
Blaydon is of course internationally known as the subject of the Geordieland `National anthem' `The Blaydon Races', which was originally a Victorian Music Hall song written by Gateshead's Geordie Ridley (1835-64).
In 1862 the Blaydon Races were to be held on an island in the middle of the River Tyne at Blaydon but they were called off when a heavy storm made it impossible for the horses to plodge their way across to the race course.
www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk /Gateshead.htm   (3736 words)

  
 Blaydon women's rugby club a history
Blaydon were to have the last word fast hands got the ball to Sophie Weaver who ran round the cover defence from 60 m out to score a fine try.
Blaydon almost scored from the kick off when Natalie Badcock ran nearly the length of the pitch, but was tackled while wondering whether to chip the full back or just run round her.
By now Blaydon were starting to get the pattern we have been missing the last two games and were creating try scoring opportunities, but fine defence and some final passes to going to hands we only scored one more try Natalie Badcock diving over in the corner after some good work by the backs.
blaydonwrfc.freeservers.com /Club_history.htm   (5928 words)

  
 BBC - Lancashire Sport - Fylde v Blaydon
Blaydon meanwhile are struggling in N3(N) this season following a successful 2003/4 campaign in which they finished in fourth place.
Blaydon are going through something of an injury crisis at the moment and they won't have been unhappy to have seen last week's match against Darlington Mowden Park lost to the heavy frost.
Blaydon are currently the most undisciplined of all clubs in N3(N).
www.bbc.co.uk /lancashire/sport/rugbyu/2004/11/25/blaydon.shtml   (772 words)

  
 Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Blaydon Mind was set up in 1984 to provide services for people with mental health problems, or suffering mental distress.
Blaydon Mind is based at Bute House, in Blaydon, where a number of support groups and services are provided.
Blaydon Mind provides a professional counselling service, accessible to any suitable person over 18 who is resident with the Borough of Gateshead.
www.thenortheast.com /blaydonmind   (412 words)

  
 History of the Parish
One in particular was built in Blaydon in 1870, it is still in use today as the Parish Hall.
As the population of Blaydon increased, a thanks to generous legacy of over £7,000 from Mrs Blanche Leadbitter of Ryton who died in 1879, a new larger school was opened in 1896.
With the building of new housing estates in Winlaton to replace some of the older condemned housing in Blaydon, the parishioners of St. Joseph's built the new parish Church of St. Anne's.
www.stjosephblaydon.org.uk /history.htm   (278 words)

  
 BBC - Tyne Features - Blaydon Races
The annual Blaydon race is a Geordie tradition that stretches back hundreds of years.
In 1862, an annual horse race meeting held in meadows alongside the River Tyne was commemorated in song by George Ridley.
And the Bonny Blaydon Belle is selected to wear the Belle Sash during the race.
www.bbc.co.uk /tyne/features/2003/06/blaydon_races.shtml   (327 words)

  
 The Blaydon Races by Geordie Ridley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The last Blaydon race meeting was held on 2 September 1916, a riot broke out when a winning horse was disqualified, and the races were never held again.
The Blaydon Races CD single by Mungo Jerry and The Toon Travellers.
The last verse of the Blaydon Races refers to a heavy storm which occurred in 1862 that caused the Blaydon Races to be called off because the racecourse (on an island in the middle of the Tyne) became waterlogged.
www.mg002b3988.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /blaydon.htm   (686 words)

  
 Blaydon Youth Club
Blaydon Youth Club in the Borough of Gateshead is a busy and well used community facility.
The philosophy that it is more important to take part than to win is one, which is embraced by the club, although many skilled individuals and teams have reached national finals in a variety of sports.
Blaydon Youth Club has always operated a full and varied programme, trying out new initiatives alongside more traditional youth club activities.
www.blaydonyouthclub.co.uk   (187 words)

  
 Blaydon Comprehensive School (formerly) Track   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The track was part of Blaydon Comprehensive School which closed in 1999 and the school buildings were demolished in 2000.
The school swimming pool, sports hall and changing facilities next to the track have been retained and Gateshead Council have said that they intend to turn the site into a leisure centre and that the track would be retained and enhanced and run as part of a borough-wide community facility.
The track was thought to have been used by Blaydon Harriers in the 1970s and 80s.
www.runtrackdir.com /details.asp?track=blaydon   (249 words)

  
 Blaydon Information Online - guide and directory for Blaydon,Tyne and Wear,UK with tourist information
Whatever you want to find around Blaydon; shops, businesses, hotels, pubs, restaurants, clubs, cinemas, theatres, etc. our directory, classified system and events guide will help you to find out what's on in Blaydon and where to find things in and around Blaydon.
If you live and work in Blaydon, Send your news items to us; whether it is entertainment, sports, business or community related.
Blaydon Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Blaydon.
www.britinfo.net /index_Blaydon.htm   (544 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Edmund Bonner
In this capacity he proved capable and successful, though irritation was frequently caused by his overbearing and dictatorial manner.
Meanwhile his services were rewarded by successive grants of the livings of Cherry Burton (Yorks), Ripple (Worcester), Blaydon (Durham), and East Dereham (Norfolk), and he was made Archdeacon of Leicester in 1535.
Finally, while ambassador in France, he was elected Bishop of Hereford (27th November 1538) but owing to his absence he could neither be consecrated nor take possession of his see, and he was still abroad when he was translated to the Bishopric of London.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/02675a.htm   (2175 words)

  
 ++ Blaydon on Tyne - Town Search - The First Directory ++   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Boyd & Co (Metal Workers) Ltd - Blaydon on Tyne
DC Plastic Handrails Ltd - Blaydon on Tyne
Harvey, William C. Ltd - Blaydon on Tyne
www.1stdirectory.com /search_1~stype~4~stxt~Blaydon+on+Tyne.htm   (290 words)

  
 Library Blaydon On Tyne at Local.co.uk
UK local services directory page for Blaydon Library based in Blaydon-On-Tyne...
Blaydon on tyne Travel - Guides and#038; Reviews on Travel Library...
Comprehensive directory of Blaydon on tyne Hotels with independent reviews and hotel contact details.
www.local.co.uk /Blaydon_on_Tyne/Library   (207 words)

  
 Property Blaydon On Tyne at Local.co.uk
Blaydon Trade Park 2, Chainbridge Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 5ST, UK...
Property, house and#038; rooms to rent in Blaydon on tyne.
Flats to rent in Blaydon on tyne Tyne And Wear.
www.local.co.uk /Blaydon_on_Tyne/Property   (211 words)

  
 Applegate Directory Ltd
J and I Fruiters - Blaydon on Tyne
J Ingram (Newcastle) Ltd - Blaydon on Tyne
Tegrel Wrought Iron Ltd - Blaydon on Tyne
www.applegate.co.uk /indexes/towns/all-blaydon-on-tyne.htm   (495 words)

  
 Blaydon - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Blaydon" at HighBeam.
Blaydon Race organiser dies at age of 69.(Sport)
More information is at your fingertips at HighBeam Research:
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 Blaydon Winlaton Chopwell and Highfield Pictures. The land of the geordies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Explore Blaydon and Winlaton and the surrounding area in the northeast of England
Area Map War Memorial Winlaton War Memorial Blaydon Blaydon Races Song
Blaydon and Winlaton in the 1960s...New 19/03.2002 Winlaton.
www.blaydon.frankgillings.com   (126 words)

  
 BLAYDON, UK on 1dfusion.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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 Amateur Writers - Writing - Blaydon Writers
AN INVITATION TO JOIN US BLAYDON WRITERS GROUP was established 10 years ago and now thrives as a mixed group of men and women.
It's informal but we are serious about writing and it's heads down after a cup of tea.
If you can't join us, why not email us your story or poem and see it online.
www.blaydonwriters.org.uk   (136 words)

  
 Blaydon web sites & information - Blaydon Tyne and Wear England NE21 - Blaydon UK
Blaydon uk web sites, local and national uk Blaydon information.
Blaydon Industrial Park Chainbridge Road Blaydon-On-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE21 5AB.
Blaydon web sites andamp;amp; information - Blaydon Tyne and Wear Barlow Road Barlow Blaydon On Tyne Tyne And Wear NE21 6JU.
www.dotukdirectory.co.uk /d173473.html   (226 words)

  
 UK Free Online Dating and Personals and Dating in Blaydon
All Blaydon online dating agencies and personal websites have their pros and cons for Blaydon online dating.
However we have tried and tested a few and the following are our highly recommended Blaydon dating sites.
Leaving you enough time to get searching their singles database based on your personal preferences.
www.explorelove.co.uk /england/tyne_and_wear/blaydon.htm   (218 words)

  
 Blaydon On Tyne Jobs @ Jobsite UK - Start your Recruitment & Job Search Now!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Blaydon On Tyne Jobs @ Jobsite UK - Start your Recruitment & Job Search Now!
Blaydon On Tyne, Chester Le Street, Consett, Cramlington, Gateshead, Hebburn, Houghton Le Spring, Jarrow, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Prudhoe, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Stanley, Stocksfield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wylam
We currently have 353 jobs within 10 miles of Blaydon On Tyne.
www.jobsite.co.uk /local/blaydonontyne.html   (125 words)

  
 Paintball Blaydon on Tyne
Easy to find to the south of Middlesbrough, this woodland site has excellent facilities and is definitely not to be missed!
A devilishly addictive paintballing experience is to be had at Go Ballistic RAF Dishforth!
Maximum number of players on site is 95 at any one time.
www.goballistic.co.uk /paintball_in_/BLAYDON-ON-TYNE.asp   (526 words)

  
 Taxis in Blaydon
If you can't find a suitable taxi firm in Blaydon, you can use the UK taxi firms option to find taxi firms in cities, towns or villages near Blaydon.
The Blaydon taxis and minicabs firms listed on this page are for your information.
UK Taxis does not endorse any particular taxi or minicab firms in Blaydon and is not responsible for the facilities and services of companies listed.
www.britinfo.net /taxis/TAKLP28050.htm   (127 words)

  
 The Blaydon Races - History, Lyrics & MP3 Download || TyneTalk - Unofficial Newcastle United News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Blaydon Races - History, Lyrics & MP3 Download
Rumour has it that at low tide, there are places on the Tyne at Newcastle where the water is shallow enough to walk across it (but I don't think I'll be trying it!)
SportNetwork.net is part of the Durham Associates Group of companies.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s70/st41177.htm   (370 words)

  
 Blaydon on Tyne Computer Training - UK Business Directory Listings brought to you by Near.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Blaydon on Tyne Computer Training - UK Business Directory Listings brought to you by Near.co.uk
Computer Maintenance and Repairs near Blaydon on Tyne
Learn Easy Computer Training, in Surbiton, specialises in offering friendly, affordable and jargon-free one-to-one and group computer training.
www.near.co.uk /blaydon-on-tyne-computer-training/176   (192 words)

  
 St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Blaydon
Welcome to the Web Site of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Blaydon on Tyne.
On these pages you will find information about the parish, it's people and it's life of worship.
The Opening of St. Joseph's Community Centre was opened by Bishop Kevin Dunn on Sunday 24th October 2004.
www.stjosephblaydon.org.uk   (126 words)

  
 Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear - UK companies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Blaydon Communications Ltd, Factory Road Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE21 5RY
Hagemeyer Service Centre, Blaydon Banks Works Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE21 4AU
Red Rose Engineering, Factory Road Blaydon Haughs Industrial Estate, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE21 5RU
www.dialelectrical.co.uk /town-10300.html   (259 words)

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