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Long Service Awards 2012

MAY
Mrs D Hall 60 yr Diamond bar Teesside MTC
Mrs P Heward 55yr Pin Teesside MTC
Mr J Winterschladen 35yr bar Teesside MTC
Mr A Everitt 30yr bar Teesside MTC
Mrs N Phillips 20yr badge Teesside MTC
Mrs W Speed 20yr badge Teesside MTC
Mrs E Wright 20yr badge Teesside MTC
Miss R Dale 15yr badge Teesside MTC
Miss V Cowey Youth Certificate - 10yrs Chester-le-st TG

JULY
David Carter 50 years Gold bar Stockton Stage

AUGUST
Trevor Harder 50 years Gold bar Footlights Spain

DECEMBER
Mr R Chicken NODA Commendation award Fatfield MSS

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Youth and Performance awards 2016

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Programme & Poster Competition 2010 results

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