Stobswood continued their progress by beating Newcastle RVI Lochside 3-1 thanks to Steve Gibbard (2) and Josh Hay.

The victory over Alnmouth United was one of the only games played in the weather-hit North East minor league programme this weekend.

British Triathlon is launching the Tri A Triathlon campaign across Northumberland next month with the aim of encouraging more people to take up the sport, which consists of cycling, swimming and running.

Taster sessions will be staged at Ashington Leisure Centre on February 27 and March 20, Druridge Bay Country Park on April 17 and the Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Woodhorn, on May 15 (all starting at midday).

Ashington and Linton students competed superbly in team and Individual kata and kumite events, as entrants of all ages gained recognition for their achievements.

Linton's Jake Wilkinson, Kieran Constantino and Philip Campbell claimed top spot in the Team Kata event.

The Welfare had just won seven games on the trot, but finishes for Michael Crozier (2), Anthony Bruce (2), Martin Dixon and Mark Burlingston were just reward for a sterling performance by Chemfica.

Meanwhile in the Sportsworld North Northumberland League, Alnmouth United pushed Lynemouth Institute all the way but could only manage a single Lewis Conroy effort, Tony Messenger (2) and Darren Burn on the mark for Lynemouth.

Stephen Gibbard opened the scoring only two minutes before the interval, and in the second period the Welfare produced impressive football.

To ensure they made progress, their second goal was slotted in on the hour by regular scorer Josh Hay.

The Welfare ended the lengthy unbeaten run of visitors Forest Hall and ran out 2-0 victors, with both of their goals tucked away in the opening half by Matthew Graham.

Meanwhile, in the Runciman Cup, Lynemouth had Darren Burn netting four times in a seven-goal success over Rothbury Reserves.

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In Division Two of the North Northumberland League, Lynemouth netted seven times in a victory over Springhill, Darren Burn celebrating a hat-trick. Rothbury continue to head the Division One table thanks to a fine win a Acklington.

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The Welfare clocked up their sixth successive league win, with goals by Steve Gibbard (2), Matt Graham, Josh Hay and Mike Hogg. James Baker and Bryan Murray replied.

Meanwhile, in Division Two of the North Northumberland League, Lynemouth Institute were too strong for Craster Reserves as Lenny Lansbury helped himself to five goals.

Strong winds and Northumberland Minor Cup ties reduced the programme even further, so that only two league games went ahead.

Meanwhile, the North Northumberland League's Lynemouth Institute won through to the second round of the Northumberland Minor Cup along with Berwick Town.

Acklington picked up their first win of the season thanks to two goals by Eric McKevitt and single strikes by Aaron Redpath, Wayne Robinson, Richard Lemon and Dell Sawes.

However, it was not all one way as Berwick United Reserves hit back with a Chris Falconer hat-trick and a Michael Robinson goal.

Goals for Paul Smith and Chris Graham did the trick for Stobswood.

Four goals from Jackie Angus, three by Craig Sutton and single strikes by Stuart Foreman, Alan Brown, Michael Ord and Scott Rennison saw the home team net 11 times.

Berwick Town put in a better performance, but still lost out to Shaun McKay and Kyle Kennedy efforts for Shilbottle.

Well-travelled striker Steve Gibbard has linked up with the Welfare and found the net at Swalwell along with Paul Nesbitt and Paul Smith. Jonathan Graham replied for the losing side.

Stobswood cruised to their third win in a row at the weekend, hammering struggling hosts Tynemouth United 7-0.

Dave Farrell (hat-trick), Josh Hay (2), Paul Smith and Matthew Graham were the Welfare's scorers.