1965

New leader appointed for Wallsend Boys’ Club. In December 1965 the club committee appointed a new full-time leader for Wallsend Boy’s’ Club, 28 year old Dave Beardall. The interviews for the appointment took place at Swan Hunter’s since the club building was incomplete. Once appointed the new club leader, along with Wally Telfer who was Development Officer for the NABC, had the task of spending a grant of £2500 allocated by the Department of Education and Science on equipment and furnishings. Among the equipment bought early on were a full-size judo mat and cover, boxing equipment, a trampoline, three table... Read More