WASHINGTON NEWS
SUN SHINES AT WASHINGTON CARNIVAL
LOCAL people young and old headed to Albany Park on Saturday to enjoy the fun at Washington Carnival. The sun came out and the rain stayed away – and although […]
STILL TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON METRO EXTENSION PLANS
WASHINGTON residents still have time to attend a handful of local sessions to discover more about the proposed Metro extension to the town. Earlier this month, Nexus revealed plans for […]
WASHINGTON MAN BRINGS VINTAGE CLOTHING MARKET TO TOWN THIS FRIDAY
A WASHINGTON born and bred vintage trader is hoping for local support this week when he brings his already successful NE Vintage Takeover to town. Washington Vintage Fashion Market, the […]
CONCORD BUS STATION BACK IN ACTION FIVE DAYS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
BUSES returned to Concord Bus Station this morning after resurfacing work was completed five days early. The entire station and the adjacent crossing closed on August 24 for essential repairs […]
FAIRY FUN HEADS TO USWORTH PARK THIS WEEKEND
FAIRIES will take centre stage in Washington this weekend as the Little Onion Club hosts its next See You in the Garden event. Usworth Park will be the venue for […]
WASHINGTON GIRLGUIDING MEMBERS ENJOY WEEKEND OF ADVENTURE THANKS TO LOCAL SUPPORT
BROWNIES, Guides and Rangers from across Washington had the chance to make new friends and memories over the summer, thanks to the efforts of local fundraisers, businesses, organisations and volunteers. […]
COMMUNITY NEWS
HERITAGE
OPENING MORNING AT RICKLETON PRIMARY SCHOOL THIS SATURDAY
RICKLETON Primary School is opening its doors to parents and carers of prospective pupils this weekend. The Vigo Lane school will host an open morning this Saturday, September 19 from […]
STALLHOLDERS SOUGHT FOR WASHINGTON CARNIVAL
THE team behind Washington Carnival has released more details of this year’s event – and is inviting potential stallholders to get in touch. The popular event, funded by Washington Area […]
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 […]
SUN SHINES AT WASHINGTON CARNIVAL
LOCAL people young and old headed to Albany Park on Saturday to enjoy the fun at Washington Carnival. The sun came out and the rain stayed away – and although […]
AUTHOR MARGARET HEDLEY TO GIVE FREE HISTORICAL TALK AT BOWES RAILWAY
THE fascinating lives of women in the region’s pit villages will be brought to life next week at the next historical talk at Bowes Railway Museum. Local historian and author […]
FREE ENTRY TO WASHINGTON OLD HALL DURING HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
WASHINGTON Old Hall will be offering free entry on two days this month, as part of the annual Heritage Open Days programme. The historic seventeenth century manor house and ancestral […]
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 […]
THINGS TO DO
OUT OF TOWN
FAIRY FUN HEADS TO USWORTH PARK THIS WEEKEND
FAIRIES will take centre stage in Washington this weekend as the Little Onion Club hosts its next See You in the Garden event. Usworth Park will be the venue for […]
LEAF & BEAN ADDS EXTRA DATES FOR POPULAR CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS
PLACES are filling up fast for Leaf & Bean’s festive wreath making events – and extra dates have been added to cope with demand. The breakfast, brunch and lunch hotspot […]
TICKETS ON SALE FOR CLARABELL’S CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOPS
IT may still be early September – but if you’re hoping to take part in one of Washington’s popular Christmas wreath making events later in the year, then it’s time […]
FREE ENTRY TO WASHINGTON OLD HALL DURING HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
WASHINGTON Old Hall will be offering free entry on two days this month, as part of the annual Heritage Open Days programme. The historic seventeenth century manor house and ancestral […]
TICKETS SELLING FAST FOR SUNDERLAND’S OKTOBERFEST
THE taste of Bavaria is heading to Sunderland this autumn – and tickets are already flying out the door. The city is set to welcome a three-day Oktoberfest from Friday, […]
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 […]
