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From 1873 to Today: A Journey Through the History of Sunderland Football Club
A significant milestone in the history of one of the United Kingdom's most ancient rugby clubs will be honoured through the release of a commemorative booklet. Sunderland Football Club, presently recognized as Sunderland Rugby Football Club, has been in existence since the 1873/4 season and continues its operations at Ashbrooke...
Unity in Diversity: Sunderland, Gateshead, and South Tyneside Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Together
WEARSIDE's jubilation and endorsement of the LGBTQ+ community is set to embark on a fresh chapter, unveiling ambitious initiatives to commemorate Pride in Sunderland. The yearly celebration is poised to make a grand return, surpassing previous editions, now under the stewardship of the newly established charity, Out North East. Pride in...
The Bridges Shines Bright: Local Heroes Make a Difference in Charitable Contributions
Kind-hearted shoppers in Sunderland have made significant contributions to both local and national charitable causes, thanks to their active participation in various initiatives. During the festive season, the Bridges orchestrated its fundraising events and generously permitted charities to conduct activities, thereby aiding in the augmentation of their funds. And that has...
Gong Hei Fat Choy in Sunderland: A Vibrant Celebration of Chinese New Year
Sunderland is gearing up to extend Gong Hei Fat Choy greetings, as preparations are underway to mark the festivities of the Chinese New Year. In collaboration with Sunderland City Council and Ian Wong, proprietor of the renowned Asiana restaurant in the city, Sunderland BID has orchestrated a captivating lineup of...
Sunderland's ARC Adoption Celebrates Milestone: 300 Children Find Loving Homes
Tyne and Wear, Wednesday 17th January 2024: ARC Adoption North East, a charitable adoption agency, is joyously commemorating the significant milestone of securing affectionate homes for more than 300 children. The Sunderland-based voluntary organisation, which supports and prepares people to become approved adoptive parents, achieved the milestone of making...
Empowering Local Economy: Sunderland's Gift Card Scheme's 86% Surge in 2023
In 2023, enterprises in Sunderland experienced a substantial upsurge, courtesy of the continuous triumph of the city's gift card scheme. Since its launch in 2020 by Sunderland BID the card has created sales of more than £265,000 for companies operating across retail, hospitality and leisure. And 2023 has proven to be...
Honouring Reverend Chris Howson: A Champion for Inclusive Higher Education
Reverend Chris Howson, the Chaplain of the University of Sunderland, was honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his contributions to Higher Education in the prestigious 2023 New Year Honours list. Here, he talks about his background, struggle, and ongoing commitment to supporting those going into Higher Education: “For me,...
Sunderland's Spectacular 2023: A Year of Transformative Progress and Investments
From substantial investments pouring into the city's infrastructure to significant events and funds directed towards local communities, Sunderland has experienced an exhilarating year in 2023. As the city gets ready to welcome in 2024, the council has taken a trip down memory lane with a video charting some of the...
Barton Meadows: Spreading Festive Cheer Through Gingerbread Creations
Pupils at a Ryhope school got to build their own gingerbread houses after Bellway funded a fun festive challenge. The company, which is building new homes at Barton Meadows in the village, gave St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School £279 to cover the cost of 17 gingerbread house kits and icing, sweets,...
Sunderland Embraces Winter Warmers: Lighting Up Communities with Festive Cheer
During this celebratory period, individuals in Sunderland are actively participating in a fresh endeavour that promotes reaching out and fostering connections within their local communities. With new data showing that one-third (33%) of UK adults have cut back on socialising due to high living costs, Eden Project Communities has launched...

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