From University News, Vol.7, No.11, July 9, 1981, page 7.  Photo caption:  "Newly appointed staff at the Sports Pavilion, David Pembroke and Col Friend, pictured in the new self-service shop."

Text:  "Ye Olde Pavilion Sports Shoppe has been extensively enlarged, renovated and modernised to top standard and now eagerly awaits your inspection.         "Walk-in", "Self-Serve" and fitting-room facilities are available for the convenience of customers. 

GRAND OPENING SALES are in progress at prices difficult to beat anywhere in Newcastle.  This is YOUR shop and YOUR custom is solicited.  Should the item you are seeking be unavailable then a supply can be speedily arranged.  

The shop is open for business from 9 am until 1 pm, seven days per week.  Goods for sale include; Badminton shuttles, cricket bats, head bands, hockey  sticks, racquet covers, sand-shoes, shorts, Sports Union Ties, sports shoes (Jogging), squash balls, squash racquets, squash racquet grips, sweat shirts, sweets and drinks, T- shirts, table tennis balls, tennis balls, tennis racquets, towelling grips, University socks, white socks and wrist bands.  In addition, all types of leisure sports clothing for men and women are available."

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