Families gathered in Sunderland’s Mowbray Park on December 7th to witness the unveiling of 95 new stones honouring current and previous veterans in the military. Roughly 350 people attended the opening and dedication, with the Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland present to give the opening speech. Also in attendance were […]
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Veterans’ Walk: Heroes commemorated by new pathway at Mowbray Park
Words by Katie Baggott and Charlotte Price Mowbray Park in Sunderland has welcomed the first veterans pathway of its kind to the UK. A walkway, made of various granite stones, will be engraved with the names of veterans, past or present whether on Land, at Sea or in the air. […]
Active Sunderland to host sports festival on seafront
Active Sunderland are hosting a community sports festival in Sunderland on Wednesday, August 10. The event takes place from 12pm till 4pm on Seaburn beach and the promenade opposite the Seaburn Centre on Whitburn Road. Working with partners and sports clubs to deliver the community sports festivals, the aim of […]
Sunderland park’s fly Green Flags for fourth year running
Six of Sunderland’s award-winning parks are flying the prestigious Green Flags for the fourth year in a row. Herrington Country Park, Hetton Lyons Country Park, Mowbray, Barnes, Roker and Usworth have gained their Green Flag once again. Parks are judged on whether they are a welcoming park, healthy, safe and secure, clean and […]
Royal Artillery exercise Freedom of the City in Sunderland
Gunners from the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery exercised their Freedom of Sunderland in a city centre parade on Saturday, July 30. The artillery were granted freedom of the city 42 years ago in 1974. The North East Gunners recruit from across the region and have since had a long association […]