WE'VE got a hat-trick of great nights coming up at Shearer's Bar in the weeks ahead - including a chance to see Big Al in the bar named after Newcastle United's greatest ever goalscorer!

If you love the Toon, football, darts - any kind of sport, then make sure you ring the following dates in your diary ...

Tickets are available for all three events below - so get yours now to avoid disappointment!

THE BIG ONE - DERBY TALK-IN
Starring John Beresford and Kevin Ball
Thursday, April 17 (7pm)

Former Toon star John Beresford and ex-Black Cat Kevin Ball will take to the stage in Shearer's Bar to discuss the forthcoming Tyne-Wear derby at St. James' Park.
Hosted by BBC Radio Newcastle's Mick Lowes, tickets for the night are priced £5 and include a pie and pea supper.
* For the chance to win two VIP tickets plus a signed John Beresford NUFC top simply email shearers@nufc.co.uk with your name and contact telephone number. Four runners-up will also receive a pair of tickets.

THE POWER'S IN TOON - PHIL TAYLOR v NUFC
Starring Phil Taylor v Steve Harper and Peter Ramage
Wednesday, April 30 (doors open 6.45pm)

If you like darts then you won't want to miss this night in Shearer's Bar as darts legend Phil 'The Power' Taylor takes on Steve 'Hitman' Harper and Peter 'The Proclaimer' Ramage!
Admission for this event is by ticket only - so get yours from Shearer's now!

QUES'TOON' OF SPORT
Starring Alan Shearer, Peter Beardsley and John Beresford
Tuesday, May 6 (7pm)

Big Al is heading to Shearer's Bar for the deciding match in our popular Ques'Toon' of Sport series.
Regular captains Bez and Beardo are locked at one-all in the three-game series - will Big Al and one of the current NUFC stars be on the winning side in our popular sports quiz.
Again hosted by BBC Radio Newcastle's Mick Lowes, don't forget to visit www.carling.com for YOUR chance to line up on either of the two teams on the night!
Tickets are FREE for the quiz - so get yours from Shearer's Bar now!