A free Easter event was held at Barnes Park, Sunderland, by the City Life Church on Friday, April 5. Volunteers provided goody bags and Easter eggs for families and children at the one-time event. See more in the video below:
Author: Lucy Metcalfe
Former health café to become Sunderland’s first Micro Bar
Former health café Bojangles located on Sea Road, Fulwell is to re-open as Sunderland’s first Micro Bar. Although some objections, the plans were set and accepted by the council on March 27. A Micro Bar is defined as a ‘small free house which serves cask ales, promotes conversation, and shuns […]
Suncity Duathlon returns to Seaburn this March
The 26th annual Sun City Duathlon will take place on March 24, 2019, with 160 competitors expected to take part. The spring duathlon, one of two Sun City events occurring in Sunderland this year, begins with a mass start at 7.30am from the old tram stop on Whitburn Road. The course schedule is […]
Sunderland Restaurant Week returns for sixth time in March 2019
This March over 35 restaurants, cafés and grills within Sunderland will be offering discounted meals and food for one week. The public will be able to dine out for two and three course meals for as little as £5, £10 or £15. Saturday, March 16 marks the beginning of the […]
Sunderland Gin and Jam event held in honour of cancer sold out
A Gin and Jam afternoon tea event at local hospice, St Benedict’s, on February 27 to raise money for the charity, has sold out due to popular demand. Fundraiser and event co-ordinater, Anthony Mcdermott, said: “85 tickets have been sold which has been fantastic.” The Hospice, which is located in […]
Eight dog friendly cafes and pubs to visit in Tyne and Wear
As the summer months are getting closer and the warmer weather begins to show, it’s the time of year when people want to do more with their pets as warm summer nights are perfect for dog walkers to get out in the fresh air and relax in cafés or pubs. […]
Newcastle pantomime continues after leading actress Denise Welch quits performance
Northern actress Denise Welch walks out of rehearsals of the pantomime Jack and the Bean Stalk taking place in Times Square, Newcastle this month. The NS pantomime organisation has released a statement to confirm that the pantomime, which includes the actor Adam Thomas, will still continue as promised. The statement said: […]
Sunderland driving instructor claims test changes will make it harder to pass
The government specimen for the new driving test, beginning today, brings a number of changes from its predecessor, which will affect new learners, and anyone who is set to take their driving test. Reading and taking directions from satellite navigation systems (satnavs) is one of the main changes facing learners hoping to get their […]