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1. The Beginning
The Seaham Neighbourhood Silver Jubilee Football Tournament has been. organised for children who live in Seaham and are of Junior School Age.

The story of the Tournament really began 25 years ago when Queen Elizabeth 1I had just been crowned. If you happened to be a boy at Dawdon Junior Boys School at that time, those were wonderful days. If you happened to also play for the Dawdon School Football Team at that time the were even more wonderful for Dawdon School had a very successful team which gave rise to an infectious spirit within the School.

It was the memory of that school football team and those magical days which gave Dr. Eddie Mason the idea to organise the present Tournament. 25 years ago being a member of the football team had provided him with treasured memories. Perhaps in Silver Jubilee Year the opportunity existed to give, not just one team of boys, but perhaps ten or twenty, an unforgettable experience.

2. Bringing it all Together
The idea of the Tournament has had a most enthusiastic reception throughout the town, The story has been one of total co-operation and goodwill from many, many people. It is a testament to the tremendous affection which the people of Seaham have for their children. We could have expected difficulties in organising football teams on a neighbourhood basis. Other areas have tried, few have succeeded. Instead we were given the blessing of Seaham's Junior School's who offered not only their football grounds, but their strips and footballs too.

We were offered the use of Dawdon C.W. Ground for the Semi Final and Final Ties by the Dawdon Miners Welfare Committee who also donated a magnificent football autographed by Sunderland Football Team, to be used in our fund raising activities.

At every turn we were encouraged. The local businesses, clubs, pubs and very many individuals have given most generous financial support, advice and assistance.

Most of all we were fortunate to find more than twenty adults who have given up their time and money to act as managers for the seventeen teams who finally entered the Tournament. Without them it would not have been possible.