WASHINGTON NEWS
WASHINGTON RESIDENTS INVITED TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON METRO EXTENSION AT PUBLIC DROP-INS THIS MONTH
FOLLOWING today’s news regarding the plans to bring the Metro to Washington by 2033, Nexus is urging residents to have their say.
NEXUS REVEALS DETAILS OF PROPOSED METRO STATIONS IN SULGRAVE AND NEAR TEAL FARM
New Metro stations could be built in Sulgrave and close to Teal Farm and Columbia under new proposals revealed today by Nexus.
SEPTEMBER DATE CONFIRMED FOR WASHINGTON CARNIVAL 2026
THIS year’s Washington Carnival is set to take place on Saturday, September 19, organisers have revealed.
USWORTH MINERS PICNIC RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
THE annual Usworth Miners Picnic returns this Saturday – with free picnics for the first 200 visitors! The much-loved community event will be held from 11am-3.30pm this Saturday, August 22 […]
WASHINGTON ALLOTMENTS TO HOLD ANNUAL SHOW THIS WEEKEND
AYTON Allotments will be welcoming visitors this Saturday as it reveals the winners of its annual growing competition.
WASHINGTON LEISURE CENTRE WORKER HELPS RAISE MORE THAN £1000 FOR DIABETES CHARITY
ONE of the team at Washington Leisure Centre has helped raise more than £1000 for Diabetes UK.
COMMUNITY NEWS
HERITAGE
BOOK NOW FOR ADULT CRAFTS AT GLEBE METHODIST CHURCH
CRAFTY adults and youngsters over 12 can learn some new skills and create their own piece of art at an event at Glebe Methodist Church next month.
USWORTH MINERS PICNIC RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
THE annual Usworth Miners Picnic returns this Saturday – with free picnics for the first 200 visitors! The much-loved community event will be held from 11am-3.30pm this Saturday, August 22 […]
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 […]
LAST CHANCE TO VISIT SUNDERLAND MUSEUM & WINTER GARDENS BEFORE £13.6M TRANSFORMATION BEGINS
TIME is running out for anyone wanting to enjoy a final visit to Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens before work starts on a major redevelopment project. The museum will close […]
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 […]
THINGS TO DO
OUT OF TOWN
SEPTEMBER DATE CONFIRMED FOR WASHINGTON CARNIVAL 2026
THIS year’s Washington Carnival is set to take place on Saturday, September 19, organisers have revealed.
BOOK NOW FOR ADULT CRAFTS AT GLEBE METHODIST CHURCH
CRAFTY adults and youngsters over 12 can learn some new skills and create their own piece of art at an event at Glebe Methodist Church next month.
WASHINGTON ALLOTMENTS TO HOLD ANNUAL SHOW THIS WEEKEND
AYTON Allotments will be welcoming visitors this Saturday as it reveals the winners of its annual growing competition.
LAST CALL TO SIGN UP TO WALK FOR PARKINSON’S AT HERRINGTON COUNTRY PARK
TIME is running out for anyone still hoping to enter next week’s Walk for Parkinson’s event at Herrington Country Park.
LAST CHANCE TO VISIT SUNDERLAND MUSEUM & WINTER GARDENS BEFORE £13.6M TRANSFORMATION BEGINS
TIME is running out for anyone wanting to enjoy a final visit to Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens before work starts on a major redevelopment project. The museum will close […]
