Sunderland Kids Get Snug With Elmer This Summer

Children’s storybook sensation, Elmer, is coming to Sunderland this July for a very special series of free story time sessions in Market Square. The ScS Story Snug, featuring ScS’ ele-fantastic patchwork chair and Patchwork Penny sculpture will be open to children of...

Summer reading challenge is out of this world

Fifty years on from the first moon landing, children in Sunderland are being encouraged to take part in an out of this world reading challenge. The Summer Reading Challenge is held every year to encourage children of all ages to carry on reading over the summer...

Enjoy a day at the beach at Sunderland shopping centre

A leading North East shopping centre is inviting visitors to enjoy a day at the beach this summer - whatever the weather. Sunderland’s the Bridges has announced the return of its popular indoor seaside at Central Square, which will be open from 23 July to 1 September....

World Transplant Games: the countdown begins

Jul 8, 2019 | Good vibes, Things to do

Just six weeks to go, and the countdown has already begun to Sunderland hosting three of the World Transplant Games' sporting events. Sometimes known as the Transplant Olympics, the World Transplant Games are coming to the North East from 17 -24 August. The games are...

Big sky, big top, big names for Sunderland Airshow

Jul 8, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes, Things to do

Sunderland's award winning seafront is getting prepared for this year's Sunderland Airshow (July 26-28). As part of the pre-flight briefing for one the biggest and best free flying displays in the country, a 'what's on guide' confirming activities in the sky, on the...

Sunderland park pops up for summer

Jul 5, 2019 | Good vibes, Things to do

Sunderland people preparing for a summer “staycation” can enjoy a whole host of family fun, courtesy of Sunderland BID. From 12 July to 2 September Market Square will be transformed into a Pop Up Park, with giant games, themed weeks and deck chairs and bean bags to...

Beauty experts lined up for Bridges VIP event

Jul 4, 2019 | Fashion and Beauty, Things to do

Make up makeovers, tips for being elegantly ageless, body confidence and the latest beauty gadgets – just some of the fantastic sessions lined up at Sunderland’s leading shopping centre this week. The Bridges is holding its first Beauty Week, with a focus on the best...

Summer Streets will be filled with music, dance and theatre

Jul 3, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes, Things to do

This year’s Summer Streets will have something a bit different for festival goers. Not only will the popular free music festival have the usual eclectic mix of top-notch musical treats, but this year’s event will also include a programme of dance, circus and street...

Sunderland set to host new river festival

Jul 3, 2019 | Good vibes, Things to do

Sunderland's famous riverside will play host to a new, family focussed event later this year. The riverside, which welcomed some of the 1.2 million visitors to last year’s award-winning Tall Ships Races, will host the Sunderland River Festival 31 Aug - 1 September....

Gentoo brings Elmer to the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Jul 3, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Living, Things to do

Sunderland housing association Gentoo will bring a unique sculpture to the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens as part of Elmer’s Great North Parade. The parade will welcome a spectacular art trail featuring 50 individually designed elephants based on the much-loved...

Sunderland event capturing young environmental imaginations

Jun 24, 2019 | Good vibes, Living, Things to do

Barnes Park hosts the fifth annual West Area community celebration event on June 27/28/29. The event is funded by Sunderland City Council's West Area Committee Councillors, and organised to help showcase the creative talent of the local community and involve local...

Sunderland Airshow: stars in the sky, stars on the ground

Jun 24, 2019 | Good vibes, Things to do

This year’s Sunderland Airshow promises to deliver the best music programme in the event’s history as a further act is announced to perform on the stage at Cliffe Park. Double Platinum album selling Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who had four top three singles including '...