GRASSROOTS SHORTS

DURHAM’S Brancepeth Castle Golf Club has received a national award from England Golf.

The club has been awarded the prestigious GolfMark for its work in driving the growth of the game.

GolfMark will bring a number of benefits to the club - including access to funding, business and marketing support and training opportunities for staff and volunteers. ■■MORTIMER Karate Club in South Shields is looking for new members.

It meets on Fridays (5.00-6.00) at Mortimer Community Centre for more details ring Rebecca on 07979 538 992. ■■TEAMS are wanted for a new six-a-side football league kicking off at Newcastle’s Walker Activity Dome.

Run by Soccersixes, the league will play on Monday nights and is open to players over 16. Equipment is provided.

To register, go to www. soccersixes.net or ring Henry on 07494 528 412. ■■NORTHUMBERLAND Schools FA’s annual seven-a-side football tournament, scheduled for Newcastle’s Cochrane Park tomorrow, has been cancelled. ■■THE Newcastle Indoor Cricket league is looking for players.

The league wil run from Tuesday, October 3 to Tuesday, December 12 at the city’s St Cuthbert’s High School.

The cost is £24 per team and for more details e-mail James Morgan at james.morgan@ northumberland cricket board. co.ok or ring 07772 214 416. ■■TO feature in Grassroots e-mail tony.hodgson@trinitymirror.com or ring 0191 201 6348.