The Magpies have launched their annual competition to find a new main sponsor for the 2002-03 season.

Local firms are being invited to pay £275+VAT to take part in the Patrons Draw with the winner receiving an extensive advertising and hospitality package that includes having their name or logo on the Magpies team strips.

There are also second and third prizes and everyone who enters will receive two stand season tickets worth around £200.

"It represents one of the best value advertising packages available and has proved very popular in recent seasons," said club general manager Keith Kellaway. "Last year we had a record of around 80 entries and we hope to do even better this year." The draw to find the winner will be made at a Casino Evening at the Avenue Stadium on Tuesday, July 2.