Don't miss Elmer's art trail - Enjoy summer in the City pg14 - If it's on in Sunderland, it's in! - Sunderland Vibe
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
If it’s on in Summer 2019
Sunderland,
it’s in!
Don't miss
Elmer's art trail
Elmer's Great North Parade pg19
sunderlandvibe.com
Enjoy summer @SunderlandVibe
SunderlandVibe
in the City pg14 @SunderlandVibe
Urgent care
in Sunderland
is changing
From 1 August 2019, you will only need to call your
GP practice to access urgent care. They can direct
you to the right service for your needs.
Looking after yourself
Seeing a pharmacist
Consulting your GP practice
Sunderland Extended GP Access Service
(booked through your GP practice) at Washington, Bunny Hill, Houghton, Pallion and Riverview Health Centre
Open: 6pm - 8:30pm Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm weekends, 10am - 2pm bank holidays
Call NHS 111
If you have an urgent need which is not life-threatening, NHS111 health advisors are available
The NHS
non-emergency
number
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can also access urgent care if your GP practice is closed.
Urgent Treatment Centre in Pallion
Open: 10am – 10pm Monday to Friday, 8am – 10pm weekends/bank holidays
Emergency department or 999
for serious or life-threatening illness or injury
From 1 August 2019, urgent care services at Bunny Hill, Washington and Houghton will be
replaced by this new system. Other services in the primary care centres are not affected.
www.sunderlandccg.nhs.uk
Better health for Sunderland
Hello and welcome to our
summer edition of Vibe.
We may not have the once-in-a-lifetime visit of the Tall Ships
this summer, but there is still plenty of things to do for those inside...
of us lucky enough to live, work or study in Sunderland.
One event that we’re all looking forward to is the annual
Sunderland Airshow, which this year will be held from
July 26 - 28. Some of the old favourites will be returning to
the skies over Wearside, and there are also some exciting
Page 6 Page 11 Page 19
new additions for this year.
On the ground, thousands have already enjoyed taking Urgent care in Sunderland is changing 2
part in 2019’s Siglion Sunderland City Runs. This year, as well A recipe for festival success 4 and 5
as the 10k run and popular half-marathon, there was a new Chef Jean Christophe Novelli talks about
5k event. Sunderland Food and Drink Festival 6
Little books with big bargains 7
And you can stay active with more great events still to
A new medical school for the University of Sunderland 8 and 9
come - the annual BIG Bike Ride will take place over the
Great Run Local comes to Washington 10
weekend of June 15 and 16, while the BIG Walk will take
Valuing Volunteers 10
place two weeks later on June 30.
Schoolgirl wows Vibe competition winners at Genfactor final 11
If you prefer to exercise the brain rather than the body,
A shore thing at the Bridges 12 and 13
then Sunderland has plenty to offer. After the huge success
If it's on, it's in 14 to 18
of the Leonardo Da Vinci: A Life in Drawing exhibition at
Celebrate Summer in the City 19
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens – which more
Gentoo deliver £417m investment 20 and 21
than 33,400 attended – there is a spectacular exhibition
Summer fun is coming with Sunderland City Council 22 and 23
of glass artwork celebrating National Glass Centre’s 21st
Barnes Park Family Fun Day 24
birthday. The exhibition continues at the National Glass
Tasty takeaways - but what about the waste? 25
Centre until mid-September.
Save in Sunderland with Go Northeast 26
Which brings us nicely to the return of Sunderland
Together for Children launches foster care recruitment drive 27
Restaurant Week, which will return by popular demand in
Come and take a look at Highfields Manor 28
September.
Google Digital Garage 29
Meanwhile at the Sunderland Empire, the biggest show Ready to go smoke free? 30 and 31
of the summer will be the irreverent and hilarious Book of
Mormon. The hit West End musical will be at the Empire
Our front cover show Elmer the Elephant and
from August 28 to September 7 and tickets are selling fast. his friends Katherine and Charlotte Appleby.
And talking of fast-selling tickets, the Spice Girls bring their From August, Elmer’s Great North Parade will
be taking over our streets, parks and public
Spice World – UK Tour to the Stadium of Light on June 6 - spaces in aid of St Oswald’s Children Hospice.
Say You’ll Be There! An art trail of individually-designed sculptures
based on the much-loved Elmer character
We’d love to hear what you think of Vibe. Send your will stomp across the region for 11 weeks from
feedback to editor@sunderlandvibe.com August to November. Many of the striking
elephants will be based here on Wearside.
Rob Lawson Editor, Vibe
@SunderlandVibe SunderlandVibe @SunderlandVibe 3
DEAN JEAN- KATY
EDWARDS CHRISTOPHE ASHWORTH
(MasterChef) NOVELLI (CBeebies)
A RECIPE FOR FESTIVAL SUCCESS
A new food festival set to take place something for everyone, in the shape A former digger driver, Dean was thrown
this summer has unveiled some of its of three well known, but very different into the spotlight when he appeared on
key ingredients. names, from the culinary world. Masterchef.
From June 21 – 23 Sunderland is Enter Jean-Christophe Novelli, a He might narrowly have missed taking
hosting its first ever city centre event Michelin starred chef who, since starting the trophy but that hasn’t held him back
dedicated to all things edible (and his cooking career at the incredible age of and he is now a fully-fledged chef with
quaffable) as the Sunderland Food and just 14, has prepared meals for everyone television credits and a cookery book to
Drink Festival takes place. from the Royal Family to Hollywood stars his name.
And its recipe for success includes and also runs his very own cooking school, That this event really is for the family
everything from a Michelin-starred chef The Novelli Academy. is evident, with a number of sessions
and food from around the world to hands- Proving that, if you have drive and headed up by Katy Ashworth, a favourite
on workshops and competitions …all passion then you can follow your career among fans of CBeebies, who will be
washed down with a big splash of gin. path, is the second celebrity chef to be highlighting the fact that you’re never too
young to learn to cook.
In fact, organisers - Sunderland BID and added to the line-up; Dean Edwards, who
Sunderland City Council – have brought was formerly the chef-in-residence on Throw in the Gingo sessions - a
in the big guns to ensure that there’s ITV’s Lorraine. combination of gin and bingo,
4 brought to you by Sunderland BID sunderlandbid.co.uk
demonstrations by the city’s top will play host to the very best of street food,
restaurateurs and chefs, a competition to find while Blandford Street and Market Square will
A Sausage For Sunderland in conjunction be offering a range of fresh and local produce,
with well-loved local butcher Ibbitson and along with amazing crafts, flowers and
you’ve got all the ingredients for a very tasty garden furniture.
event.
Visitors will be able to enjoy everything from
A street food market will also be running Greek gyros – a form of kebab – to Spanish
throughout the festival, with visitors getting tapas and wraps.
the opportunity to sample dishes from across
Flowers from Holland, Himalayan salt lamps
the world.
and stones and mouth-watering churros –
High Street West, at the centre of the city, Spanish style doughnuts – are just some of the
exciting mix of items that will
Wearmouth
Bridge
be on sale.
HIGH STREET WEST
• Street Food And the good news is that the
STR
EET • Drinks
WES
TW
EAR
• Street programme is being constantly
KEEL SQUARE Vaux Site Entertainment
• Chef
Cinema added to, so it’s important to
FAWCE
Demonstrations ’S WAY
• Street
ST MARY
HIGH ST
REET WE
ST
check in and keep up-to-date
TT ST
Entertainment Keel
• Music Square MARKET SQUARE on what’s on offer.
REET
• Eat and drink Empire
Theatre Sunniside • Continental
Gardens market
Events will be taking place
JOHN ST
Market • Crafts
NO
WEST
STREET Square
RFO
Hotel HIGH • Street
across the city centre,
REET
Entertainment
LK
The Bridges
STR
Shopping Centre including in a specially erected
EET
A183
Minster
marquee at Keel Square and in
University BLAND
FORD STREET
HOLMESIDE
BOROUGH R
OA
D
the Bridges shopping centre.
GR
EE
N
TE
SUNDERLAND For more information visit
RR
AC
Sunderland
& DRINK
E
PA
www.seeitdoitsunderland.
RK
BLANDFORD STREET College BRIDGES SHOPPING
L
AN
University CENTRE
E
• Fresh and
local produce STOC • Meet & greet co.uk/sundfoodfest.
• Crafts KTON
Park Lane the chefs
BURDON ROAD
RO
• Street
AD
Interchange 21 - 23 JUNE 2019
Entertainment
For more information, pick up your
own voucher booklet and guide at the event
#SUNDFOODFEST
sunderlandexperience/ sunderlandBID sunderland_experience/ 5
Bon
Appétit
In 1994 he became head chef at the
Four Seasons Hotel in London’s Park Lane
which also soon gained a Michelin star,
before starting to build his own empire
with restaurants across the UK and
beyond.
It was in 2005 that his life changed
once again, when he opened The Novelli
Cookery School in Hertfordshire, which
has been voted one of the top 25 cookery
schools in the world.
It not only brought out the best of Jean
Christophe as a chef, but as a presenter,
teacher and performer – and there’ll
be a taste of that when he arrives in
He’s made his mark in Northern Ireland, in his native France and Sunderland for the city centre’s first Food
as far away as South Africa… now Jean Christophe is preparing and Drink Festival.
to share some novelli magic with the people of Sunderland… On Saturday 22 June he will be doing three
demonstrations – and at this point that’s
as much as he’s prepared to give away.
Jean Christophe Novelli describes He puts this down to one of his earliest
himself – with a rather large chuckle – jobs – as a private chef to the illustrious “Do you know where or what you’re going
as “the last of the French Mohicans.” banking family, the Rothschilds in Paris to eat on Sunday?” he said with a giggle.
There’s no doubt that some of the major when he was in his teens. “Of course you don’t so that’s why I am
influencers the UK culinary scene over the “It was a huge, and I mean huge, mansion never quite sure what will happen until the
past few decades have come from France with lots of staff and everyone apart last minute.
– think the Roux brothers, Raymond from the chefs spoke English all the time,”
Blanc and of course Mr Novelli himself. revealed John Christophe.
I have all the ingredients the
night before and know where
“The door sort of closed after me,” said “So that’s what started my love affair with
Jean Christophe. the country and why I ended up here.” the journey will start but who
knows where it will end up?
“Which is why I always say I am the last of His career in the UK was little short of
the French Mohicans.” astronomic, working for the famed Keith “That’s what makes it exciting for me and
While it may be an astonishing 36 years Floyd before moving on to the Gordonton hopefully for the audience as well.
since the chef first stepped foot on Mill in Hampshire where he won a Michelin
“I hope lots of people are going to come
British soil, the accent is an unmistakably star after a year.
along – and they will probably see me
strong as ever. in the street too because I like to walk
And he leaves you in no doubt that while around wherever I go – as we will be having
French blood might course through his a fantastic day.”
veins, his heart completely belongs to his
adopted home. #SUNDFOODFEST
www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/
I was always fascinated by sundfoodfest
England, he reveals.
I loved the music, the football SUNDERLAND
and even the food.
*Jean Christophe Novelli & DRINK
will be appearing on
Although the UK wasn’t filled with quite as Saturday 22 June as part
much culinary enlightenment back in the of the Sunderland Food 21 - 23 JUNE 2019
1980s, Jean Christophe was a committed
anglophile from a very early age.
and Drink Festival. He will
be hosting demonstrations
at noon, 2pm and 4pm
6 brought to you by Sunderland BID sunderlandbid.co.uk
LITTLE BOOKS WITH BIG BARGAINS
They say the best gifts come in small Little Books to give away.
parcels and when it comes to shopping
Shop Sunderland was launched in
in Sunderland that is certainly the case. SUMMER 2019
SUMMER 2019 JUNE - SEPTEMBER December by Sunderland BID to raise
JUNE - SEPTEMBER
LITTLE BOOK OF OFFERS LITTLE BOOK OFamong
OFFERS shoppers, residents
sunderlandexperience/
As part of Sunderland BID’s ongoing Shop awareness
sunderlandBID
sunderlandexperience/ sunderland_experience/
sunderlandBID
www.sunderlandbid.co.uk
sunderland_experience/ S L E I S UR E | FO O D A N D D R I N K | S H O P | S E RVI C ES
DRINK | SHOP | SERVICE
www.sunderlandbid.co.uk LEISURE | FOOD AND
Sunderland campaign it will introduce its and visitors to the city of the many treats
third Little Book of Offers in June. in store within the city centre.
These little books are jam-packed All offers within the Summer edition of
with special offers for goods and services The Little Books are entirely free of the Little Book of Offers will be valid
at a huge range of outlets across the charge and can be picked up at the through until September and the BID’s
city centre. Bridges customer service desk or you can head of business operations Sharon
download your own copy from Appleby said: “They are a great way
And, for this latest edition, more than
www.sunderlandbid.co.uk. to support local businesses within
50 retailers – from restaurants and
Sunderland city centre and to get a
shops to leisure outlets and bars – have Alternatively, while you're out and about,
great saving.
taken part, with discounts and special keep an eye out for BID staff in their
offers for everyone. red jackets, who will have plenty of “So, everyone’s a winner.”
sunderlandexperience/ sunderlandBID sunderland_experience/ 7
A new medical school for the
University of Sunderland
This summer the University of paramedic practice, biomedical whole, with thousands of NHS patients
Sunderland is preparing to open its science and now medicine. set to benefit.
doors to its School of Medicine. There is also significant evidence that
What is the new School
In a watershed moment for the hoping to achieve? doctors tend to remain in the areas
University - and for Sunderland - the they train in, so hopes are high that
new School welcomes its first intake of As well as offering the opportunity North East trained doctors will be
future doctors this September. to study medicine to students with caring for patients in the region for
the required talent and capability, many years to come.
But exactly what is happening, and the School will be well-placed to
when? Here’s all you need to know: address the region’s chronic shortage How many medical students will
of doctors. When they graduate the there be to start off with?
How did this all come about?
School’s doctors will be excellent There will be an initial cohort of 50
In March last year the Government clinicians, qualified to move into medical students joining this September,
announced that Sunderland was any medical specialty, although it’s after that the School will accept 100
one of five places across the country anticipated that around half of the medical students every year.
granted permission to open a new doctors who graduate will move into
medical school. general practice. What connections does the
University have with other health
So why the University of Presumably this is good news for organisations in the North East?
Sunderland? the whole of the North East then?
The University has strong health
The University is committed to This is not just a major achievement connections, including partnerships
improving patient care, through for the University; Sunderland having with four hospital trusts, two mental
its teaching and research across its own medical school will also provide health trusts, community services and
subjects including pharmacy, nursing, a huge boost to the region as a 63 GP practices.
8 sunderlandvibe.com
So what is being said about the new School of Medicine?
❝ Our approach is to recruit those ❝ Our programme will incorporate
with the talent and capacity to multi-professional learning and
become doctors. Part of the reason extensive exposure to real-life
why we were named as one of the clinical settings and through our own
five new medical schools is our simulation suites located at our own
commitment to inclusivity when state-of-the-art Living Lab. This is
attracting medical students and similar to that of our partner Keele
training them to become doctors, University, who we will be working
we will do this by using our breadth with to build our experience and
of expertise in attracting students knowledge, Keele are ranked top in
from all backgrounds. the country for the training of GPs. ❞
Professor Scott Wilkes, Head of School of Medicine and Professor of
General Practice and Primary Care at Sunderland
❝ Encouraging students from a
similar background to my own and
giving them an opportunity to
study medicine really inspired me,
I want to ensure they get the best
support throughout the process. ❞
Dr Andy Davies, Undergraduate
Programme Lead at the new
School of Medicine
❝ It’s exciting. I know where these ❝ Talent is everywhere but
students are coming from. Here I opportunity isn’t. We are trying to
get the chance to be involved from break into the areas where talent
the beginning, to help shape and exists and what more dramatic
create; to give something back to way to do it than by offering
the area where I came from. ❞ outstanding students the chance
Debs Patten, Professor of Anatomy to study medicine. ❞
at the new School of Medicine Sir David Bell, Vice Chancellor of
the University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland welcomes all with talent into higher
education and supports them in reaching their potential.
The University has 20,000 students based at campuses in Sunderland, London
and Hong Kong, as well as with global learning partnerships in 14 countries.
Working to shape the city and region, the University is proud of its positive
contribution to economic and social change. Its graduates leave equipped
with the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections to make a positive
difference in the wider world.
Find out how the University of Sunderland can change lives at
www.sunderland.ac.uk
@SunderlandVibe SunderlandVibe @SunderlandVibe 9
Great Run Local comes to Washington
Thanks to Sunderland City Council’s Leisure Centre, where you can also progress as they will be allocated
Washington Area Committee and grab a drink and a bite to eat after with a personal Great Run Local
Active Sunderland’s funding for start the run. Tag ID when registered. The unique
up and promotion costs a new Great organiser mobile app means
This is a FREE, weekly, friendly running
Run Local for Washington has been everyone can track their progression
2km and 5km event, designed to
launched. and receive instant run results.
encourage people from absolute
Great Run Local Washington beginners and families, to more For further information about the
welcomes walkers, joggers and experienced regular runners to take event and to order your Great Run
runners of all abilities and ages every part. Local Tag ID please go to
Sunday morning at 9.25 a.m. www.greatrunlocal.org/events
The weekly runs will provide runners
Participants meet at Washington with the opportunity to monitor their
Valuing Volunteers
Earlier this year Sunderland City
Council’s East Area Committee
held the first Outstanding Services
Contribution and Recognition
(OSCARs) Awards 2019.
It was an opportunity for local
Councillors acknowledge all the
wonderful work volunteers in the East
area have delivered, which totalled
over 16,000 hours a year, a fantastic
achievement!
Over 150 outstanding volunteers were
nominated across eight categories,
with winners being presented with a
trophy from local councillors.
Cllr Gibson with Neale Brown, winner of the prestigious volunteer of 2019 award
Area Chair, Cllr Elizabeth Gibson
said, “It was a very humbling and a They undertake a wide range heritage, tackling poverty and
heart-warming experience to listen of activities which make a huge reducing social isolation.
to all the reasons why our volunteers difference, including admin to help
My fellow Councillors who judged the
give up their precious time to bring community buildings open, tidying up
categories had a tough job as every
happiness to people’s lives and make our coastline and parks, supporting
one of them is deserving of an award.
a difference in the East community. children in need, celebrating our
10 sunderlandvibe.comSchoolgirl wows Vibe competition
winners at Genfactor final
Riona Sorianosos was crowned the winner of this year’s Genfactor, an annual
talent competition organised by Sunderland-based housing association Gentoo.
Forty lucky readers of Vibe were invited The talent competition, which is in its Michelle Meldrum, Executive
along to the grand final at Rainton 10th year, is designed to give children Director, Gentoo said: “What an
Meadows Arena and watched in awe aged between 11 and 18 the opportunity incredible night we had celebrating
as 12-year-old Riona blew the judges to showcase their talents and has seen the 10th anniversary of Genfactor.
away with her powerful performance of more than 1,200 young people audition I was overwhelmed by the calibre
Whitney Houston’s ‘I Have Nothing’. since its launch in 2009. of talent that auditioned this year
and am extremely proud of our 14
Riona said: “I was so nervous waiting to As well as the winner, 13 other singers
finalists for putting on an outstanding
hear the winner’s announcement and and dancers impressed the judges with
performance. They are testament to
so shocked to hear my name, I didn’t their professionalism and confidence.
the home-grown talent we have in
know what to say. Genfactor has been Third place was awarded to 17-year-
our city.
really great, everyone has been so old India Mason who captivated the
friendly and supportive of each other. judges with her original take on David “A special thank you to every person
I’ve loved making new friends.” Bowie’s Life on Mars. Second place was that auditioned, supported and
awarded to 13-year-old Jessie Dale, sponsored Genfactor 2019, our 10th
Judges included Lake Poets Frontman
for her beautiful rendition of ‘Always year celebration. It would not have
Martin Longstaff, West End star
Remember Us This Way’ from A Star been possible without all of their
Brandon Lee Sears, Barry Hyde of The
is Born. valuable support.”
Futureheads, North East singer and
2018 X Factor contestant, Molly Scott,
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
and performer, producer and principal
Do you know someone who could be next year’s shining star?
of Stagecoach Washington, Melanie
Go to www.gentoogroup.com/genfactor and check out the
Hill, who kindly donated a special
Genfactor Facebook page.
Stagecoach scholarship, won by finalist
Sam J Scott. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
@SunderlandVibe SunderlandVibe @SunderlandVibe 11The Body Shop,
Moringa Softening
Body Butter
The sun can be drying
for your skin, so invest
in a good moisturiser to
Lifes a Beach
keep your skin feeling
hydrated and smelling
great. £15
Boots, Soltan Protect and
Repel SPF30 Sunderland comes alive in the summer months
It’s set to be a heatwave this
and with the return of the Sunderland Airshow
summer, so it's more important
than ever to make sure you look and the city’s first ever food and drink festival
after your skin. Go for a higher among the events taking place this year, there’s River Island, Black Prolific Cross Body Bag
factor and reapply throughout
never been a better time to be in the city. Great for festivals, holidays or just somewhere handy
the day. £7.50
to keep your belongings as you walk around town. £18
So whether you’re planning a picnic in the park
or you’re holiday shopping before jetting off
somewhere exotic, here at the Bridges we’ve
pulled together a checklist of everything you
need to make the most of the sunny season.
Superdry, Sports Bottle
Cut down on your plastic use by investing in a reusable
water bottle to keep hydrated over the summer. £12.99
Debenhams, bluezoo Blue
Striped Shark Keppi Hat
A keppi hat is ideal for keeping
the little ones covered up in
the warmer weather, with
Waterstones, Circe by New Look, Tan Straw Effect Rope Ribbon
lots of fun designs for them to
Madeline Miller Floppy Hat
choose from. £9
Whether you’re sitting by the Stylish and practical, a floppy hat keeps your face
pool, enjoying a day in Mowbray out of the sun and is an easy way to bring a hint of
Park or just relaxing in the summer style to your outfit. £12.99
garden, you can’t go wrong with
a fantastic summer read. £8.99
The Entertainer,
Out and About
Catch Game Set
Outdoor games are
great fun for the
whole family, so why
TK Maxx, Summer Sandals not make a picnic
A comfortable shoe is a must during the summer and have a game in
months, so why not follow the trends and go for a bold, the park? £5
statement colour? £16.99
Next, Turtle Print Swim Shorts
H&M, Sunglasses Perfect for sunbathing in the garden or braving the beach,
A great pair of sunglasses choose a bright pattern to help you stand out in the crowd. £16
will complete any look and
protect your eyes at the same
time – and there’s a style for
every occasion. £6.99
@bridgessund @bridgesshop
12 sunderlandvibe.comA shore thing
at the Bridges
You don’t have to head very far to enjoy the sand
under your toes because this summer, the Bridges
is bringing the seaside to you.
Open from Tuesday 23rd July to Come and meet the friendly turtles You’ve probably heard of Elmer’s
Sunday 1st September at Central on their visit to the Bridges and give Great North Parade, organised by
Square every day until 4pm, the them a hand with clearing the sand St Oswald’s Hospice, and here at
return of the beach means there is of litter, before putting your reduce, the Bridges we’re lucky enough to
a packed programme of activities reuse, recycle skills to the test with be welcoming our very own Elmer
throughout August for families to some creative crafting. sculpture as part of the art trail.
make the most of while they shop.
And youngsters can learn about He will be taking up residence at the
So while there may not be sun at why it’s so important to bin rubbish centre from 21 August, with some
this shore, it’s certainly going to be and keep the shores clean for fantastic activities planned to mark
a busy summer – with some special the wildlife who live there in the the occasion.
guests paying a visit. storytelling zone.
Head to the beach on 28 August
Because you’re never too young to take a picture with Elmer, make
to find out about looking after the some elephant-themed goodies
environment, make it fun for the and learn more about the event –
little ones by taking part in a clean- and there will even be a face painter
up activity on the 7 August. on hand to help you get into the
spirit of it all.
All activities take place from 11am
to 2pm, so whether you’re at the
Fans of Disney princesses can come Bridges to revamp your summer
and meet their favourite characters wardrobe, grab the summer
when Cinderella and Ariel stop at essentials or stock up for a barbecue,
the coast on 14 August. make sure to stop by the beach
Then the following week on 21 come rain or shine.
August, Spider Man and Captain
America will be taking a break
from fighting crime to stop and
chat to shoppers. @bridgessund @bridgesshop
@SunderlandVibe SunderlandVibe @SunderlandVibe 13Your guide to What’s on in Sunderland
June
Art and culture
Kids & Family Sun 9 Screen Printing on Glass at
National Glass Centre 10.00-16.00 / £160
Two-day course offers participants a
Sun 16 Father’s Day lunch at Stadium of comprehensive introduction into screen
Late Night Shopping at the Light Treat Dad to a special 3-course meal
Bridges every Thursday printing onto glass
and complimentary gift Only £19.95 per shop.nationalglasscentre.com/ecs/product/
person www.safc.com/events screen-printing-on-glass-new-format
Sat 1 - 2 12 Hour Gameathon at Harrys
Game Shack Entry is £25 per person Sun 16 Active Sunderland BIG Bike Tues 18 Upcycling Furniture Workshop
www.facebook.com/HarrysGameShack Ride at Herrington Country Park at the Parker Trust You can bring your
See 100s of cyclists setting off on own item or pick something from the Parker
Sat 1 - 2 Planet Circus at Glebe Park, challenging 20 or 35 mile routes. Both Trust’s storage, these could include tables,
Washington This magical Big Top routes offer a variety of cycling and the chairs, drawers. No previous experience
production brings traditional circus chance to see some of Sunderland's needed, all welcome. Please dress in old
entertainment bang up to date with a finest scenery clothes as you will be using paints and
thrilling 2 hour production for all the family www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk varnishes £2 per session voluntary
www.planetcircus.uk
Fri 21 Sunderland Care and Support contribution www.facebook.com/
Celebration Walk in Barnes Park ParkerTrustCharity
www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk
Sat 22 - 23 Hetton Carnival 2019 in
Hetton Lyons Country Park
The annual weekend of fun and
celebrations at Hetton Lyons Country Park
- brought to you by Events2gogo, Carnival
Rides, Springboard and Sunderland Culture
www.facebook.com/ Thurs 20 Another England at Arts
events/295745407797825/ Centre Washington (7.30pm) - If we
scratch below the surface of
Thurs 27 - 30 West Area Festival in mainstream media, are there stories of
Sun 2 Race for Life at Herrington
Barnes Park Family fun day optimism and hope to be found? - £9
Country Park
www.facebook.com/BarnesPark www.sunderlandculture.org.uk
The event is non-competitive
and open to everyone - bring the Mon 29 Barnes Park Family Fun Day
whole family and walk, jog or run at Expect lots of free activities including crafts, Sat 22 Summer Reading Challenge
your own pace while raising valuable trampolining, climbing wall, sports activities, 2019 The Summer Reading Challenge
funds for Cancer Research UK’s story-telling, live music on the bandstand, encourages children aged 4 to 11 to read six
lifesaving work Police and Fire demonstrations, puppet library books during the long summer
www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk shows, stilt walkers and aerial artists. holiday. This year’s theme is “Space Chase”
www.facebook.com/ inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first
Sat 8 Free Family movies in Sunniside events/802925206767309/ moon landing. Children taking part in the
Gardens (12pm - 2pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm) Challenge will help the super space family,
www.facebook.com/sunnisidequarter The Rockets, as they track down books
nabbed by mischievous aliens!
Sat 8 Let’s Rock the North East at www.sunderland.gov.uk/libraries
Herrington Country Park With a fabulous
line-up of artists to bring you the very best Fri 28 - 30 Armed Forces Weekend at
of the 80s, and an action packed day of Seaburn Recreation Park, Sunderland
general 80s madness, there is plenty to do Armed Forces Weekend Sunderland is an
for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival annual event allowing the great people of
www.letsrockthenortheast.com Sun 30 Active Sunderland BIG Walk Sunderland to come together & celebrate
at Herrington Country Park A 3 mile the commitment of our Armed Forces
Sat 15 Active Sunderland BIG Family family friendly walk with scavenger hunt www.facebook.com/
Bike Ride at Herrington Country Park will provide an engaging opportunity to events/2079055252150050/
At only 5 miles and completely within the discover more about one of the city's
boundaries of the park it is a perfect event finest outdoor spaces
for young people, families and beginner Sunderland Empire Theatre
www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk
riders www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk Tour - every Saturday at 11am
14 brought to you by Sunderland BID sunderlandbid.co.ukJune to August
Bingo at Chaplins Sunderland
Other
Tues 4 How to get your dream job at the whether self-employment is the best
Nights Out University of Sunderland find out more
about job search techniques and learn how
option for you
www.ne-bic.co.uk
to improve your applications to ensure you
Fri 7 World Environment and Oceans
stand out from the crowd?
Day at Hope Street Xchange
www.facebook.com/UoSFutures
(8.30am - 3pm) Hear from speakers who
Wed 5 Hylton Dene Walk for World do vital work across the region to support
Environment Day Exploring the wonderful our environment, wildlife and oceans,
Thurs 6 Spice Girls at Stadium of local nature reserve and discover more showcasing local businesses who
Light Sunderland AFC is delighted to about the plants, trees, animals and birdlife specialise in eco and environmentally
welcome British pop sensations, the living in this haven at the heart of the friendly products
Spice Girls, to the Stadium of Light in community www.hopestreetxchange.com
June 2019 www.safc.com www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk
Mon 24 - 28 Work Discovery Week
Thurs 6 & Wed 26 Is Self-Employment Sunderland’s annual work experience event
for You? at North East BIC (2pm - 4pm) that’s become a national blueprint on how to
No matter what your circumstances are, engage young people
this FREE session will help you explore www.workdiscoverysunderland.co.uk
Stage & Theatre
Thurs 6 - 7 Wor War at Arts Centre
Washington (7.30pm)
Join the Taylor’s in their heart-warming
story of a North-East family caught up in
the terrifying and exhilarating experiences
of war time - £9
www.sunderlandculture.org.uk
Sat 8 - 9 Catherine Cookson's The
Cinder Path Follow the story of Charlie
MacFell and his relationship with a cruel and
domineering father, his stormy marriage
and a struggle to keep a dark secret
Fri 21 Bingo Revolution at the Bonded www.royaltytheatre.co.uk
Warehouse Sunderland Hosted by top
local comedians, with big cash to ‘life Sat 22 Kickin’ Lilies + Fire Lady Luck at
changing’ prizes, expect an evening of INDEPENDENT (7.30pm) Evening of live
non-stop laugher, interactive rounds, music. Tickets £5 in advance
random prizes and of course. Tickets £10 Wed 5 - Sat 15 The King and I www.independentsunderland.com
bondedwarehouse.co.uk/events/ at Sunderland Empire
bingo-revolution-2106 Set in 1860s Bangkok, the Tue 25 Kinky Boots at Sunderland
musical tells the story of the Empire (7.30pm) Dazzling, fabulously
Sat 29 Greek Night at Olive Affaire unconventional and tempestuous sassy and uplifting musical that
(7pm) Classic Greek party night with relationship that develops celebrate the story of Brit grit to
free bubbly on entry and live traditional between the King of Siam and high-heeled hit. Tickets from £13
entertainment. Tickets from £10 Anna, a British schoolteacher www.atgtickets.com/sunderland
email: oliveaffaire@gmail.com whom the modernist King, in an
imperialistic world, brings to Fri 28 Your Aunt Fanny at Arts
Sun 30 Bonkers Bingo at Victors (6pm) Siam to teach his many wives Centre Washington (7.30pm) Your
A classic game of Bingo but with extra and children Aunt Fanny is an all-female comedy
mayhem, your favourite dance anthems www.atgtickets.com/shows/ sketch group made up of young women
and glorious prizes! Tickets £10 the-king-and-i/sunderland-empire/ from North East England - £8
www.facebook.com/victorssunderland www.sunderlandculture.org.uk
sunderlandexperience/ sunderlandBID sunderland_experience/ 15Your guide to What’s on in Sunderland
July
Markets
& Fairs Kids & Family
Fri 21 - 23 Sunderland Food & Drink Fest Fri 5 The Big Fulwell Family Camp Out Sun 7 Bottoms Up Cup 5k at Princess
Enjoy tasty treats from celebrity chefs and at Seaburn Recreation Park, Anne Park A fun 5K race for all abilities
local and international kitchens in the heart Sunderland A fun filled camping event within Princess Anne Park, Washington
of the city centre suitable for all ages of your family- children, www.runbritain.com
www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/ grandparents, aunties, uncles, pets - £25
sundfoodfest Fri 12 - Mon 2 Sep Pop-Up Park
per tent www.eventbrite.co.uk
A new addition to this year’s Summer in the
Sun 23 Alternative Night Market Fri 5 - 6 Kubix Festival at Herrington City - enjoy big games, workshops and a
at the Roker Hotel Country Park Kubix Festival began as an place to sit and kick your feet up right in the
Range of stalls selling quirky, gothic, effort by a group of local promoters to middle of Market Square.
steampunk, mystical crafts and gifts with deliver 1st class quality entertainment by www.sunderlandbid.co.uk
some awesome entertainment! sensational recording artists, at a price that
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alternative-night- won’t hurt your pocket - and it’s back again
market-tickets-59104701754 for another year, with a SECOND stage
Fri 28 Sunderland Market Square www.kubixfestival.com
Monthly A collection of NorthEast
traders selling all kinds of wonderful fresh
local produce, handmade gifts, chilli oil,
bread, cheese, pamper products, upcycled
furniture, retro clothing and so much more!
10-4pm
www.facebook.com/events2gogo
Mon 22 - 26 Elmer in Sunderland Fri 26 - 28 Sunderland Airshow
Elmer the Elephant makes a surprise See the return of some of your favourite
appearance at Sunderland BID’s aircrafts, plus some exciting new
Pop-Up Park for one week only additions for 2019
www.sunderlandbid.co.uk www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk
SUNDERLAND
& DRINK Other
Thur 4 Sunderland Future Drop-in at www.facebook.com/
Sunderland University events/400413670536180/
From a quick CV check, to what to expect Sat 13 - 14 NE Festival of Transport at
21 - 23 JUNE 2019 at interviews, from finding jobs and
opportunities to deciding what to do after
Seaburn Recreation Park, Sunderland
The North East Festival of Transport is a
uni, Sunderland Futures drop-in sessions large transport heritage event
JEAN
can be used for anything career related www.facebook.com/NEFestOfTransport
DEAN DS CHRISTOP- K www.facebook.com/
EDWstAeRrChef) NOVELLI HE ASHWATY
(Ma (CBeebORTH
ies) events/1116397311901606 Fri 26 Sunderland Market Square
monthly
Mon 8 Undergraduate Open Day at A collection of North East traders selling all
Sunderland University kinds of wonderful fresh local produce,
Spend your day meeting your future handmade gifts, chilli oil, bread, cheese,
TASTY CELEBRITY CHEFS DELICIOUS IN THE lecturers, looking around our campuses and pamper products, upcycled furniture, retro
TREATS
CRAFT Street
FOOD HEART
OF THE CITY getting the lowdown on what financial help clothing and so much more! 10-4pm
BEERS Entertainers LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL KITCHENS and scholarships are available to you www.facebook.com/events2gogo
For more information visit
www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/sundfoodfest
Late Night Shopping at the Sunday Quiz Night at The
Bridges every Thursday Albert - every Sunday at 7pm
16 brought to you by Sunderland BID sunderlandbid.co.ukJune to August
Stage & Theatre
Fri 5 Sunderland Empire Community Fri 19 ABBA Mania at Sunderland
Chorus at Sunderland Empire (7.30pm) Empire (7.30pm) The world’s number one
Learn how to sing in harmony with 50 other touring ABBA tribute production. Tickets
members of the Sunderland Empire from £13 www.atgtickets.com/sunderland
community chorus www.facebook.com/
Sun 21 Tina - What's Love Got to Do
events/sunderlandempirecreativelearning
with It at Sunderland Empire (7.30pm)
What's Love Got to Do With It? is the joyous
new show celebrating the music of the
incredible Tina Turner
www.atgtickets.com/sunderland
Tues 23 - Sat 27 Rock of Ages at
Sunderland Empire (7.30pm) The smash
hit musical is back in the UK. Rock of Ages is
an LA love story lavished with over 25
classic rock anthems
www.atgtickets.com/sunderland
Thurs 18 - 21 Plays in the Parks:
Henry V in Roker Park (7pm)
This performance begins at the Beach/
Lower Promenade Entrance to Roker
Park, The Plays in the Parks are Tues 30- Sat 3 Aug Grease at
promenade performances; therefore, Sunderland Empire (7.30pm) The
audiences will be expected to move classic musical that will be played live at
around the park to see the show Sunderland Empire
www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk www.atgtickets.com/sunderland
Art and culture
August
Sport Wed 14 Tin Soldier Workshop at
Houghton Library (2.30pm - 3.30pm)
Late Night Shopping at the Suggested donation of £2
Thurs 11 Sunderland 5k at Silksworth Bridges every Thursday www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk
Sports Complex www.runbritain.com
Sun 18 First There is a Mountain at
Roker Beach (10am - 2pm)
Nights Out northerngalleryforcontemporaryart.co.uk
Sun 18 Sunderland Sand Sculpture
Fri 2 Bingo Revolution at Festival at Seaburn and Roker Beach
Bonded Warehouse Hosted by top local www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk
comedians, with big cash to ‘life changing’ Mon 26 Historic Vehicle Rally at
prizes, expect an evening of non-stop Seaburn Recreation Park, Sunderland
laugher, interactive rounds, random prizes A day of Classic vehicles and family fun.
and of course, Bingo- £10 Featuring Vintage and Veteran cars as well
bondedwarehouse.co.uk as commercial vehicles, buses and
Sun 7 Pier to Pier to Pier Sponsored
Bike Ride 2019 Ride your bike from roker Mon 26 Bank Holiday Mega Monday at coaches www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk
pier to south shields pier and then back to Revolution Sunderland
roker pier approx. 14.4 miles. Registration Finish off the Bank Holiday by tucking into
£10.00 Adult and £5.00 Child 2-4-1 on mains, burgers, salads and pizzas! Sunderland Empire Theatre
www.onepunch.org.uk/pier www.facebook.com/revolutionsunderland Tour - every Saturday at 11am
sunderlandexperience/ sunderlandBID sunderland_experience/ 17Your guide to What’s on in Sunderland
Kids & Family Markets
Tues 27 Pete Wells Space Story & Fairs
Session at City Library, Sunderland
(2.30pm - 3.30pm) Suggested donation of Sun 4 Tesco Extra Community Fayre
£2 www.sunderland.gov.uk/libraries Lots of unique and fascinating handmade
crafts and gifts, home baked cakes and
Wed 28 Active Sunderland BIG
savoury treats, jewellery, soaps, art, clothing
Summer Festival at Herrington Country and so much more! www.facebook.com/
Park (12pm - 4pm) Celebrate the end of the events/737034246648261/
summer holidays in style
www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk Sat 10 Sunderland Arts Market in MBC
Arts Wellbeing CIC, Sunderland
Wed 28 Pete Wells Space Story Session 10am-4pm www.facebook.com/
at Houghton Library (2.30pm - 3.30pm) mbcartswellbeing
Suggested donation of £2
Tues 6 Big Bang Science Party at www.sunderland.gov.uk/libraries Sat 17 Summer Craft Fair at National
City Library, Sunderland (2.30pm - Glass Centre The fair will be packed with
3.30pm) Suggested donation of £2 stalls from local and regional crafters.
www.sunderland.gov.uk/libraries www.facebook.com/
events/563290657413937/
Wed 7 Big Bang Science Party at
Houghton Library (2.30pm - 3.30pm) Fri 23 Sunderland Market Square
Suggested donation of £2 monthly A collection of North East traders
www.sunderland.gov.uk/libraries selling all kinds of wonderful fresh local
produce and handmade gifts10-4pm
Thurs 8 Big Bang Science Party at www.facebook.com/
Washington Town Centre Library events/2103727563276272/
(2.30pm - 3.30pm) Suggested donation
of £2 www.sunderland.gov.uk/libraries
Stage &
Thurs 29 - Sept 4 Plays in the Park:
Comedy of Errors in Barnes Park
Sun 11 Rotary SR1 Dragon Boat
Challenge in Hetton Lyons Country
Park Be a part of this fantastic event and
raise money for your charities. A family fun
(6pm) This performance begins outside
the Coach House Café. The Plays in the
Parks are promenade performances;
Theatre
therefore, audiences will be expected to
day, with a fun fair, beer, food and BBQ Sat 10 - 11 Plays in the Parks: Tin Soldier
move around the park to see the show
stands! www.dragonboats.co.uk in Mowbray Park (11.30am) This
www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk
Sat 17 NE Soapbox Challenge at performance begins at the Museum and
Herrington Country Park This year the Thurs 29 Pete Wells Space Story Winter Gardens Gate. The Plays in the
event will host Soapbox races, Giant Funfair, Session at Washington Town Centre Parks are promenade performances;
Live Music Stage, Craft Market, and a Street Library (2.30pm - 3.15pm) Suggested therefore, audiences will be expected to
Food Market www.uksoapbox.co.uk donation of £2 move around the park to see the show
www.sunderland.gov.uk/libraries www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk
Sun 18 Funtopia at Herrington Country
Park Come down for a day full of music, Sat 31 - Sept 1 Sunderland Riverside
rides and entertainment - from £8 Festival
www.funtopia-festival.co.uk www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk
Sport Wed 28 - Sat 7 Sept The book of
Mormon at Sunderland Empire (7.30pm)
This outrageous musical comedy from
Tue 20 World Transplant Games Wed 21 - 22 World Transplant Games creators of South Park, follows the
Cycling at Hetton Lyons Country Park Swimming at Sunderland Aquatic misadventures of a mismatched pair of
An exciting cultural and social programme Centre An exciting cultural and social missionaries, sent on a mission to a place
bringing athletes, visitors and local programme bringing athletes, visitors and that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as
communities together during the Games local communities together during the you can get. Tickets from £13
wtgf.org/summer-games/ Games wtgf.org/summer-games/ www.atgtickets.com/sunderland
18 brought to you by Sunderland BID sunderlandbid.co.ukPARK LIFE
Who needs the beach or foreign
shores when you can celebrate
characters throughout the summer, with
themed weeks at the park including health
and wellbeing and nature.
Summer in the City?
Then, while you’re there, why not pay a
Sunderland’s Market Square will be a
visit to the pop-up city centre?
hub of activity over the warmer months,
with plenty to see and do as part of ❝ Summer is a fantastic time The specially-designed shipping container
Sunderland Business Improvement to be in the city and we have is a popular feature at the region’s events
District’s latest initiative. some really exciting things and will be setting up at Market Square.
Anyone hoping to enjoy the sun while they planned this year. Find out more about upcoming city
shop can make the most of a pop-up park centre events and sign up to a free weekly
We wanted to create an
from 12 July to 2 September. newsletter to keep up to date with news
area where shoppers could and offers in the city.
Find a spot to sit back and relax or, if that’s take a break and enjoy the
not your thing, try your hand at giant And there will also be a very special
good weather with a range of
Jenga or a selection of other lawn games. guest at the square, with Sunderland
activities and I think it will be BID’s very own Elmer the Elephant
very popular with visitors. ❞ making a home there.
Sharon Appleby, head of business
operations at Sunderland BID
And there is a packed programme of
workshops planned to keep the little
For more information about The colourful character is visiting the city
ones entertained, such as ceramic insect
the full programme visit as part of Elmer’s Great North Parade,
painting, how to make slime and planting.
www.sunderlandbid.co.uk organised by St Oswald’s Hospice, and
Children can also enjoy storytelling, dance visitors can make the most of a number of
performances and visits from much-loved elephant-themed activities during his stay.
sunderlandexperience/ sunderlandBID sunderland_experience/ 19Gentoo to deliver £417 million
property investment and affordable
homes plan for Sunderland
Housing association Gentoo has announced exciting plans to
invest £417 million on improving its homes and bringing 1,900
rented properties and new homes for sale to Sunderland over
the next five years.
Improving homes and estates
Its 2019-24 business plan features an ambitious £300 million
investment package to improve its existing homes, including:
£22 million
£38 million
£110 million
to fit more than on fire risk works, on repairs
9,000 properties with external painting and maintenance
full double-glazed and environmental services.
windows by 2023. improvements to estates.
More homes to rent Focus on tenants
Gentoo will also increase the Gentoo’s business plan also has
number of affordable rented clear objectives on enhancing services
properties available in Sunderland. for its tenants, including improving
Through its affordable home plan, it its digital offer, improving services
will invest a further £117 million and for tenants with complex needs and
provide an additional 900 homes strengthening the customer voice in
for affordable rent by 2024 via all of its work.
a combination of new build and
existing properties.
In addition, its commercial arm,
Gentoo Homes, will build in excess of
200 new homes for sale each year
and generate an annual profit in the
region of £4 million to subsidise the
Group’s affordable homes plan.
20 sunderlandvibe.comOur five-year business plan is an ambitious
programme of investment and house building but our
tenants are at its heart.
We want to ensure our tenants’ voices are heard and
they have the chance to influence and shape the
services we deliver for them. Our property investment
programme will also ensure they have the best quality
homes possible in estates they are proud to call home.
Gentoo is directly addressing the ongoing shortage
of affordable rented homes in the city by committing
to bringing 900 more properties to the market in the
next five years. Together with our Gentoo Homes build
programme, we will provide a huge choice of rented
and private properties for the people of Sunderland
and the wider region.
Nigel Wilson, Group Chief Executive Officer
@SunderlandVibe SunderlandVibe @SunderlandVibe 21Wednesdays – Trips and Activities in Castle ward Activities in Redhill
NORTH
outings from SNYP, 10.30- with Sunderland North with IAM Sports.
3.30pm for 6 weeks from Community Business Centre.
The City Council’s North Tuesdays for 6 weeks – Multi
24 July
Area Committee have Mondays – Castletown Activity Camp at Red House
provided funding for a Thursdays – SNYP at Beach Community Centre (12.45pm Community Centre 3 - 5 pm
packed programme of FREE Camp, 10.30-3.30pm for 6 – 3.15pm for 5 weeks from 22
Wednesdays for 6 weeks –
holiday activities for young weeks from 25 July July – not 26 August)
Young people from Redhill
people who live in the wards
Fridays – SNYP and Just Let Tuesdays – Beach School Ward to be taken to Roker
of Castle, Redhill, Southwick,
Your Soul Grow Community (9.30am – 4pm for 6 Beach 3.15 - 5pm
Fulwell, St. Peter’s
Garden on Thompson Road weeks) Young people to be
Thursdays for 6 weeks – Multi
Beach Camp 11-2pm for 4 weeks from 26 transported from Castle
Activity Camp at Red House
at Roker Beach July. Ward to join in with the
Community Centre 3-5pm
Beach Camp
Monday - Friday from Young people from the
Outdoor play, sports, archery,
22 July - 30 August, 10am local area can enjoy sports, Tuesdays – Hylton Castle/
climbing activities, abseiling,
– 3pm (not 26th August). – team games, arts and Grounds (1.15pm – 3.45pm for
orienteering, pond dipping,
Roker Beach crafts, picnics, cooking, 6 weeks)
geo caching, nature walk,
environmental projects,
Enjoy rockpooling, shelter Fridays – Forest School at wild cooking,
growing and harvesting
building, arts and crafts, Hylton Castle Primary School
For further information email
pond fishing, treasure hunts, For further information and (11.45am – 2.15pm for 6
iamsports@outlook.com
sand castle building, and to secure a place email weeks),
sports including rugby, SNYP on ruth@snyp.co.uk Activities in St. Peter’s
Fridays – Youth session at
basketball, volleyball, tug delivered by Sunderland
North East Sport in Fulwell Town End Farm Youth Club
of war, parachute and Community Action Group
– Winchester House (2.45pm
Sunderland Rocks – Pebble Fitness sessions and fun (SCAG).
– 5.15pm for 6 weeks).
Painting Project games at Monkwearmouth
Monday - Friday from 22
Academy – 5 /7/12/14/19/21 Arts and crafts, board games
For further information and July to 30 August, 10.00am
August. and electronic games,
to secure a place email – 12.00 (not 26th August)
cooking, outdoor play, sports
North East Sport on peter@ Just Let Your Soul Grow at Dame Dorothy Youth &
and team games, picnics,
northeastsport.co.uk Community Garden, Community Hub.
table tennis, movie sessions.
Thompson Road in July and
Southwick Neighbourhood Outdoor play, arts & crafts,
August 2019. For further information
Youth Project (SNYP) kite making, gardening,
and to secure a place
Picnic by the Sea planting, cooking, cycling,
Mondays – Thompson Park, email wendycook@
for Families fishing and sporting activities
11-2pm for 5 weeks from communityopportunities.
22 July (not 26 August) For further information and co.uk For further information and
to secure a place email to secure a place email
Tuesdays – SNYP, 12-3.30pm
peter@northeastsport.co.uk sunderlandcommunity
for 6 weeks from 23 July
actiongroup@hotmail.com
22 sunderlandvibe.com• Copt Hill ward activities at Park. For further information holidays. The sessions
COALFIELD
Kirklea Playing Field and contact Shirley Carr are open to children
Houghton Race Course friendsofhlcp@gmail.com accompanied by adults,
There’s plenty going on
Community Association and a packed lunch will
Houghton and Hetton area Kids Tuesdays
be provided at the end
over the summer, with a • Hetton activities at the at Easington Lane
of the session. For further
programme of FREE holiday Flatts Youth Centre and at Community Access Point
information contact
activities. outdoor venues.
Kids Tuesdays run during Houghton Library enquiry.
Holiday time Contact Wendy all school holidays for local desk@sunderland.gov.uk
Cook wendycook@ children, with free breakfast,
Play sessions (for children Active Families –
communityopportunities. free crafts, free lunch and
aged 5-11 years) and youth Ready for action
co.uk or Jo Taylor jotaylor@ family cinema (£1 per
sessions (for 11-19-year olds)
communityopportunities. child). Day trips for local A range of fun filled activity
from the Coalfield area
co.uk for further information children and parents will be sessions at the Hetton
during the summer holidays.
arranged. Morning toddler Centre and Easington
Activities include Wii fit, Family activities at
sessions and after-school Lane Community Access
Xbox, treasure hunts, litter Hetton Lyons Country Park
clubs are also running. For Point including kids yoga,
picks, theatre workshops and
For families with children more information contact glow fitness, archery and
gardening, plus day trips.
aged 3 – 16. There’ll be free, Shaun shaun@elcap.org.uk cookery workshops. A
• Shiney Row activities at fun, educational activities or Christine christine@elcap. healthy packed lunch
Penshaw Community including bug hunts, arts org.uk will be provided. Contact
Association and outdoor and crafts, nature trails, Amy Watson or Kelly
Holiday crafts
venues storytelling, princess and Brougham 07946269005
at Houghton library
pirate activities and much activefamiliesne@gmail.
• Houghton activities at
more, organised by Friends Two craft sessions a week com Website
Rectory Park and The
of Hetton Lyons Country during the school summer www.activefamiliesne.co.uk
Blind Centre
WASHINGTON Keep Active will be Call 0191 519 4322 for more at the Springwell Village
delivering Holiday Camps information. Community Venue and
for 8 to 10-year olds at will include movie nights,
Local organisations, Oxclose & District Young
Marlborough Primary Space Labs and Laser Tag,
supported by Washington Peoples Project are
School. Activities include inflatable fun, space golf,
Area Committee are offering sessions for 11 to
sports and fitness, arts and roller disco, Clubbersize
delivering a range of 19-year olds including
crafts and cookery. Call and cookery sessions.
activities for children and sports, leisure, health and
0191 519 4322 for more Contact Springwell Village
young people in Washington creative activities. These
information. Community Centre is
over the summer holidays. sessions will be delivered
0191 416 2630 for more
All sessions include a meal Keep Active are also at Sulgrave Centre and the
information.
or snack. offering sessions for 11 Ayton Centre. Call Oxclose
to 19-year olds at St & District young people’s
Sunderland North
Roberts of Newminster project for more information
Community Business Centre
and Washington Leisure on 0191 417 3382
- play activities every week
Centre, including Bushcraft,
over the summer holidays Springwell Community
sports, first aid training, and
for 8 to 10-year olds. Venue will be delivering
cookery workshops. There’s
Sessions will include sports, weekly sessions for 8 to 10-
also an opportunity to take
play, crafts, drama and year olds and 11 to 19-year
part in Fortnite Frenzy which
dance. Call SNCBC on olds. Most sessions and
includes nerf gun battles.
0191 537 3231. activities will be offered
@SunderlandVibe SunderlandVibe @SunderlandVibe 23You can also read
