It’s all systems go for Beamish Museum in 2019, which once again hosts The Great North Steam Fair from April 11-14 this year. Julie Wilson, Head of Communications at Beamish, said: “We’ve got a fantastic programme of events and festivals taking place throughout 2019, including the Great North Festival of […]
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Sunderland Run Festival 2019: Entries Open for May Event
The 9th edition of the annual Sunderland Run Festival weekend, which is due to take place in Keel Square on May 11 and 12 this year, is now open to enter. Last year’s edition of the event attracted over 4,000 participants in 10K and half-marathon races, leading the organisers to […]
‘Children under the Nazis’ exhibition on show in Sunderland
An exhibition detailing children’s lives under Nazi rule is currently being displayed in Sunderland. The Children under the Nazis exhibition is curated by Dr Beate Muller of Newcastle University, in collaboration with South African Holocaust and Genocide foundation. It has been on display in three public libraries in Sunderland, Houghton […]
Sunderland centre to celebrate International Women’s Day with the community
Hope Street Xchange are helping the Sunderland community celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 at 8:30am until 1pm. The centre has celebrated International Women’s Day with the Sunderland community since the building opened in 2013, however, this year they are taking a completely different angle and celebrating charity and […]
Kids make merry at the Washington Wetland Centre’s Puddle Jumping Championship
Over two hundred children from across the North East made their way to the Washington Wetland Centre for some winter fun at the 2019 Puddle Jumping Championship. The annual event, which ran from February 18-27, 2019, featured various activities such as welly hanging, hurdle crossing and ceramic boot decorating among […]
Sunderland Council to pay £50,000 towards Spice Girls concert
Sunderland City Council are set to contribute £50,000 to the staging of a Spice Girls concert due to take place at the Stadium of Light in June. The figure, which came to light during the council’s budget setting meeting on 25 February, attracted criticism from both Conservative and Liberal Democrat […]
Sunderland Malaysia Society brings Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner to the City
Sunderland Malaysia Society (SUMAS) held Sunderland’s biggest dinner event to celebrate Chinese New Year at The Point on February 15. Sabrina Baharin, president of Sunderland Malaysian Society, spoke to SR News about the event. Sabrina said: “The Chinese new year is a Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a […]
Tickets for ‘A Night with Alan Shearer’ at the Tyne Theatre go on sale
The Tyne Theatre is playing host to a night with Alan Shearer and tickets are selling fast. The event is expected to be a special night for the people attending and, for an additional fee, fans can get a photograph with the former Newcastle number nine and a signed photograph. […]
Superstar DJ Steve Aoki’s performance will still go ahead at O2 Academy Newcastle
Superstar DJ Steve Aoki’s performance in Newcastle is still going on despite being cancelled in Birmingham on Valentine’s Day. The midlands show was cancelled on Valentine’s Day for unspecific reasons. A spokesperson from O2 Academy Birmingham said: “The promoters cancelled the event it wasn’t us. The event will still […]
Spectacular Science Show heading for South Shields
By Daisy Aitchison The hugely popular Spectacular Science Show, presented by Mark Thompson, is heading to The Customs House in South Shields later this month. Mark is well known for his work as the presenter of the Royal Television Society Award-nominated show, BBC Stargazing Live. He’s now touring the country […]