Exciting New Family-Friendly Music Event today plus half term activities Joe McElderry will headline this exciting all-new family-friendly event celebrating classical music. Following his 2009 win on The X Factor, Joe has solidified his reputation as one of the country’s finest singer / songwriters. From a landslide victory on Popstar to Operastar, a self-penned critically […]

15 February 2021 – Click the link to download this news: Washington News 15Feb21 There is a wealth of information such as: The Active Sunderland School Holiday Club TechTalen WEEE project Poster Competition Virtual Easter Egg Hunt Half-Term is finally here and whilst we may not be able to go to our usual activities and

Arts Centre Washington – SHOUT OUT to any budding young musicians, writers, poets or performers from Sunderland Sunderland’s Mercury Award nominated bank Field Music and poet Paul Summers are looking for young people aged 13 – 19 years interested in developing their own music and lyrics for a performance at Arts Centre Washington in the

Sunderland Libraries: Digital Books for Reading Groups Do you know we have digital reading material for your Reading Book Group? At a time when we are all socially distancing and missing personal interaction with others, there’s never been a better time to join or start your own digital reading group. Whether you are continuing an

Creative Age Programme Creative Age is a dementia-friendly creative programme offering older people living with dementia, their families and carers, socially isolated people and those with long-term health conditions the opportunity to take part in lively and supportive creative sessions led by artists. Weekly sessions take place on Zoom and packs of art materials and

A Walk in the Park We have fantastic historical parks and beautiful picturesque walks in and around Sunderland which are all free to enjoy. Walking is beneficial for both our physical and mental wellbeing and is a great way to take in our natural surroundings. We have chosen six parks and one walking route from

What is Wellbeing? Wellbeing has been defined as:“A dynamic state, in which the individual is able to develop their potential, work productively and creatively, build strong and positive relationships with others, and contribute to their community. It is enhanced when an individual is able to fulfil their personal and social goals and achieve a sense