WASHINGTON NEWS
WASHINGTON EVENTS WILL MARK REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY THIS WEEKEND
WASHINGTON residents can honour those who gave their lives in service for the country at a choice of two different venues in the town this Sunday, November 9. In Washington […]
CONCORD ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH ON CONFIRMED FOR NOVEMBER 17
ONE of Washington’s most popular events will return later this month, with the date confirmed for the annual Concord Illuminations switch on. The event, which has become popular with people […]
OVER 60S INVITED TO GET PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY ACTIVE
OVER 60s across Washington still have time to sign up to a national campaign by designed to help them become more physically and mentally active at Washington and other local […]
NEW PARKING RULES NOW IN PLACE AT THE GALLERIES
WASHINGTON shoppers are being warned to take note of new parking rules which come into effect at the Galleries from today. In a bid to ensure free parking for customers […]
RESIDENTS URGED TO STAY SAFE THIS BONFIRE NIGHT
WASHINGTON residents are being advised to keep their families and Neighbourhoods safe this Bonfire Night. Sunderland Council is working with Gentoo, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Northumbria […]
BARMSTON VILLAGE PRIMARY GETS EDIBLE PLAYGROUND
PUPILS at a Washington school are enjoying a new outdoor space to grow their own fruit and vegetables and learn more about health and wellbeing. Barmston Village Primary School is […]
COMMUNITY NEWS
HERITAGE
TICKETS ON SALE FOR WREATH WORKSHOP AT THE WHEELHOUSE
ALBANY pub The Wheelhouse is set to host a Christmas Wreath workshop this December – but tickets are selling fast. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 3 from […]
LAST CALL FOR SULGRAVE AND CONCORD RESIDENTS TO HELP SHAPE SAFER COMMUNITIES
RESIDENTS in Concord and Sulgrave have just a few days left to have their say as part of a drive to improve communities across Washington. Sunderland City Council is consulting […]
SUMMER FUN DAY AT BUILDING BLOCKS THIS WEEK
BUILDING Blocks Day Centre will be welcoming young guests to a fun event this week, as the summer holiday season gets underway across Washington. The Concord community organisation will host […]
HOLY TRINITY IN THE VILLAGE TO HOST SUMMER GARDEN PARTY
MUSIC, dancing, games and lots of fun are on the menu in the Village next month as Holy Trinity Washington hosts its Summer Garden Party. The church on the hill […]
MUSIC AND FUN AS VISITORS ENJOY USWORTH MINERS PICNIC
WASHINGTON folk of all ages came together to enjoy a day of music and family fun at Usworth Miners Picnic. Usworth Park in Concord once again played host to the […]
JOIN THE FUN AT USWORTH MINERS PICNIC THIS SUNDAY
FUN for all the family is on the cards this weekend at one of Washington’s most popular summer events. The annual Usworth Miners Picnic will be held from 11am-3.30pm this […]
STILL TIME TO VISIT F PIT AS PART OF HERITAGE EVENT THIS WEEK
WASHINGTON’S F Pit Museum is opening its doors daily until Sunday as part of #LoveSunderlandHeritage fortnight. The unique attraction which is only open a handful of times each year, will […]
SUMMER HOLIDAY TIME TRAVELLERS SESSIONS TO RUN IN ALBANY
YOUNGSTERS are being given the chance to bring history to life over the summer holidays with free sessions organised by Washington Heritage Partnership. From July 29 until September 2, a […]
SCHOOLS
ENVIRONMENT
BARMSTON VILLAGE PRIMARY GETS EDIBLE PLAYGROUND
PUPILS at a Washington school are enjoying a new outdoor space to grow their own fruit and vegetables and learn more about health and wellbeing. Barmston Village Primary School is […]
RICKLETON PRIMARY TO HOST OPEN MORNING FOR 2026 INTAKE
THE kids may just be breaking up for the summer holiday this week, but Rickleton Primary School is already looking ahead to the class of 2026 with an open morning […]
WASHINGTON SCHOOLS SET FOR NEW SOLAR PANELS
THREE Washington primary schools are set to benefit from the installation of solar panels in a bid to save on energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Barmston Village Primary […]
NEW CHARGING STATION ELECTRIFIES NISSAN’S SUPPLY CHAIN
A NEW electric truck charging station has gone live at Nissan, potentially saving 1500 tonnes of CO2 each year. The £1.4million charging station for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) comes […]
WASHINGTON SCHOOLS SET FOR NEW SOLAR PANELS
THREE Washington primary schools are set to benefit from the installation of solar panels in a bid to save on energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Barmston Village Primary […]
WASHINGTON WETLAND CENTRE BOOSTS VISITOR EXPERIENCE WITH NEW APP
VISITORS to Washington Wetland Centre can now make the most of a digital pocket guide at their fingertips following the launch of its new app. The WWT Washington app launched […]
ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND HELP KEEP WASHINGTON TIDY
DO you have a bit of spare time on your hands over the coming months? Why not get out and about and help improve the town? Keep Washington Tidy has […]
