Tom takes over as Sunderland Culture Chair
SUNDERLAND Culture has appointed a new Chair. Tom Billington, founding director of a consultancy specialising in the delivery of projects…
‘Big Give Week’ to double the difference for Sunderland Children
THIS week you can make double the difference in helping children and young people on Wearside experience the joy of…
Concrete crocodiles help celebrate town’s 60th anniversary
STORIES of concrete crocodiles and underpasses will help celebrate the 60th anniversary of Washington becoming a new town. The National…
£1m to transform Sunderland children’s access to arts and culture
A NEW £1m three-year programme to use arts and culture to help transform the lives of children and young people…
Celebrate Different Collective wins top volunteer award
A GROUP of young Wearsiders has won a prestigious award for its work in planning, co-producing and running cultural events…
The Fire Station hosts its first wedding fair
COUPLES planning for the biggest day of their lives can take inspiration from a forthcoming wedding fair at The Fire…
Major new folk music programme launched at The Fire Station
AN EXCITING, inspirational and ambitious programme of some of folk music’s biggest stars starts this weekend at Sunderland’s newest arts…
Jive Aces to rock The Fire Station
THE UK’s top jive and swing band are heading to Sunderland with a special show inspired by ‘The King.’ The…
Little Prince a royal treat at The Fire Station
AN award-winning family show that brings to life a world-famous fairytale arrives at Sunderland’s newest venue next week. The Little…
Warm welcome awaits ice-mile swim film
A MOVING documentary about a Sunderland swimmer training for an ‘Ice Mile’ will receive its regional premiere in her home…
‘Santa Sisters’ set to light up The Fire Station
TICKETS are flying out for a special Christmas performance by one of Sunderland’s favourite bands. The Cornshed Sisters will bring…
Museum volunteer gains national recognition
A VOLUNTEER working with Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens has won a prestigious national award. Sarah Robson, from Silksworth, Sunderland,…
Winners unveiled for Washington Open art exhibition
A STUNNING exhibition of artwork from talented artists living and working in the region has gone on show at Arts…