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Community

Student Champs Nationals Match Day

Join us on Twitch every Wednesday at 4PM!

Wed 22 JulBritish Esports(2.4mi)

via British EsportsLocal gem

Community

Drama

Our Drama Club is led by Sophie from ‘All-Star Productions’, incorporating song, dance and role- play. You name it, they will have a go! Building on its popularity, the club has been able to add new members, and now has members from Years 2 – 6.

Wed 22 JulSt Marys(3.4mi)

via St MarysCurated

Community

Action Team

They are the driving force behind making St. Mary’s a more environmentally friendly place, and are working towards achieving our Green Flag. The action team introduce many Green initiatives in school, including our ‘Walk to School’ programme. They also put the Morrison’s vouchers, collected by the children to good use, using them to purchase hosepipes, a wormery and seeds, which will be used during their upkeep of the school allotment and gardens.

Wed 22 JulSt Marys(3.4mi)

via St MarysCurated

Children & Family

Baby & Toddler Group

Royal Quays Community Centre has got Baby & Toddler Group pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Royal Quays Community Centre(4.9mi)

via Royal Quays Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Welcome Ground Cafe

You are very welcome to join us in our warm space , where you can chat to our friendly team, meet new people and enjoy some refreshments.

Wed 22 Jul10:30St. Andrew’s C of E(4.9mi)

via St. Andrew’s C of ELocal gem

Children & Family

Around £1

Learning With Play 0 to 1 Year

Learning with Play 0 to 1 years is a playgroup suitable for families with children under 1 years and is led by Early Years Practitioners.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Biddick Hall and Whiteleas Children's Centre(2.4mi)

via Biddick Hall and Whiteleas Children's CentreLocal gem

Talks & Lectures

Mum’s Talk (referral only)

The Mum’s Talk Course aims to help people come together in a non-judgemental and friendly environment where people can come to start to understand more about the ways they are feeling, how their lives have changed and to develop new ways of thinking and helpful coping strategies. The course is 8 sessions long and is

Wed 22 Jul11:00Riverside Childrens Centre(3.8mi)

via Riverside Childrens CentreLocal gem

Community

Summer Week 1

A 45 minute session with your favourite Bloom activities and Hawaiian dress up!

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bloom Baby Classes Jarrow(4mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes JarrowLocal gem

Community

2026-07-22 10:00 - Coffee Stop

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: NE32 3JA

Wed 22 Jul11:00Grange Road Baptist Church(4.5mi)

via Grange Road Baptist Church

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Coffee Stop

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: NE32 3JA

Wed 22 Jul11:00Grange Road Baptist Church(4.5mi)

via Grange Road Baptist Church

Community

Dancing Fit

Something's afoot at Royal Quays Community Centre and it goes by the name of Dancing Fit. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Royal Quays Community Centre(4.9mi)

via Royal Quays Community CentreLocal gem

Dance

Seated Swans with Complete Ballet CIC

Wednesdays from 10.30am – 11.30am at The Word. Please note after 29/07 session Seated Ballet will resume in September 2026.

Wed 22 Jul11:30The Word(4.7mi)

via The WordCurated

Community

StrongHer Gold

Right then — StrongHer Gold at Royal Quays Community Centre. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Royal Quays Community Centre(4.9mi)

via Royal Quays Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Summer Week 1

A 45 minute session with your favourite Bloom activities and Hawaiian dress up!

Wed 22 Jul12:15Bloom Baby Classes Jarrow(4mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes JarrowLocal gem

Community

Sensory Stars

Something's afoot at Royal Quays Community Centre and it goes by the name of Sensory Stars. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 22 Jul14:15Royal Quays Community Centre(4.9mi)

via Royal Quays Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Functional Balance

Royal Quays Community Centre has got Functional Balance pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Wed 22 Jul14:30Royal Quays Community Centre(4.9mi)

via Royal Quays Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Peek-a-Book

The session takes place at The Word on Wednesdays, 2-2.45pm – term time only.

Wed 22 Jul15:00The Word(4.7mi)

via The WordCurated

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Venues with events near Sunderland

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

British Esports2.4 miles away Biddick Hall and Whiteleas Children's Centre2.4 miles away

More about Sunderland

Tyne & Wear, England

Sunderland has nearby local names including Sunderland Association Football Club, The Cubbyhole and Southwick Pet Store. We gather the dates around them so local plans are easier to find across the city and nearby communities. Near Here brings event details around Sunderland in Tyne and Wear together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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