“A city with so much to offer” – Blog #38 Posted on 11th April, 2017 in Blogs Why am I supporting the bid for Sunderland to be City of Culture 2021? The reason is because I love my city, I am proud… Read More
Return of the Mackem – Blog #37 Posted on 5th April, 2017 in Blogs I left Sunderland when I was 18 because I thought it had nothing to offer me. I didn’t fit in. I felt disengaged. All I… Read More
St Peter’s Church, Home of History – Blog #36 Posted on 31st March, 2017 in Blogs Hi, my name is Maria Barnes and I am so excited about our city being considered for City of Culture 2021. I… Read More
Exploration, celebration and creativity for everyone – Blog #35 Posted on 29th March, 2017 in Blogs Five years ago, I staged a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Barnes Park. A group of friends, working together to put on a… Read More
“The time is right” – Blog #34 Posted on 24th March, 2017 in Blogs Alan Parkinson is the Sunderland based author of Leg It and Idle Threats. A few people questioned… Read More
