A690 Youth Initiative
Sandhill Centre, Grindon Lane, Sunderland, SR3 4EN

Telephone: 0191 5227925 - Website: www.a690youthinitiative.co.uk

Information
Youth activities for 13-19 yr olds.

The Box Youth Project
Hall Farm Road, Hall Farm, Sunderland, SR3 2UX

Telephone: 0191 522 5031- Fax: 01915228460

E-mail address: theboxyouthproject@hotmail.com

Information:
Youth provision for young people generally aged 13-19 years and from Doxford Park, Hall Farm, Moorside, Chapelgarth and Mill Hill areas.  Programme includes school Inclusion; Post 16 Education, Young mums, Young volunteers, Unemployment drop-in, Single gender groups and Junior/Senior Clubs. Click here to view the dedicated web page

Community Shop
Allendale Road, Farringdon, Sunderland

Telephone: 0191 5281167

Information:
Newly new shop open to all the community.

Doxford Park CA
DoxFord Park, Sunderland

Chair Pat Dixon 0191 5261669

Secretary Winnie Hardy 0191 5239842

Information
Provide yoga, karate, dance classes, coffee morning, toddler group, craft and art group, line dancing, keep fit.

Holidays to Skegness dates available Monday 21st May 07 and Friday 25th May 07, for further details ring on number above.

Doxford Park Parent Support Group

For More information please call Sue 0191 5536825
Mobile 07768022630, or email susan.leigh@suntpct.nhs.uk

Information:

Are you concerned about your Child's Behaviour?
Drugs & Alcohol, Anti Social Behaviour.  Why not come along and meet Sue in a Confidential, Friendly and Welcoming atmosphere.  We have a Parent support group up and running in Doxford Park.  Anyone from surrounding areas are welcome. 
Why not come along for a coffee and a chat

Doxford Park Estate Forum

Spokesperson Dot Edminson Tel.0191 528 3313
Administrator Norma Merritt Tel.0191 552 0945
Email: nv.merritt@ntlworld.com

Information:
Doxford Park Estate Forum hold a weekly coffee morning in Croftside House on a Monday (excluding Bank Holidays) between the hours of 10.00am to 12noon.  It is in this beautiful common room, where there is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that we have bingo, raffles and arrange day trips, but most of all we have a laugh and everyone is made welcome.  A Housing manager is always present to deal with any problems you may have and is dealt with confidently.

COURSES
A free computer course is starting on Friday September 29th in the
electronic village (library) 1pm to 3pm. and will run for 10 sessions.

East Herrington Towns Women's Guild

c/o 21 Balmoral Terrace, East Herrington, Sunderland.

Secretary Mrs F Norman 0191 528 1105

Chair: Mrs Dorothy Wild 0191 528 0677

Information:

Monthly meetings in St Chad's Hall speakers, outings and social events for members, 43 at present.

Farringdon Community Sports College
Allendale Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, SR3 3EL

Telephone: 0191 553 6013 - Fax: 0191 553 6017

E-mail: farringdon.school@schools.sunderland.gov.uk

Website: www.farringdonschool.co.uk

Information:
Head teacher is Mr David Thornton

Farringdon Detached Football Club

c/o 23 Arundel Road, Farringdon, Sunderland

Website: www.clubwebsite.co.uk/farringdondetachedfc

Club Manager: Ian Stewart

Telephone: 07771512911

Information:

Provide football coaching from ages 6 year to 21 year old's male and female for more details contact Ian.

Herrington Heritage Society

c/o D W Smith, 7 Crow Lane, Middle Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3TE

Telephone: 0191 5220517

website: www.herrington-heritage.org.uk

Information:

meetings held third Thursday of the month 7.15pm at Middle Herrington Methodist Chapel.   All Welcome involves talks, lectures nd discussions on Local History.  Subs £1.50 per meeting.

Herrington Flower Club

St Chads Church Hall, East Herrington 2nd Monday of each month except August and December at 7.30pm.

Secretary: Mrs Hilary Taylor 0191 5281298

Information:

Invite guest demonstrations of flower arrangements on a theme.  We organise yearly dinners and social outings.  workshops on flower arranging.  Guests can turn up at any meeting cost £4.00 or contact secretary.

Job Linkage

Jubilee Centre, Allendale road, Sunderland SR3 3EL

Telephone: 0191 5203529

Information

offers free access to, or use of a range of facilities to help clients, who are over 18 years old and out of work.

CV completion, help in completing applications forms, interview techniques, access to Job centre vacancies, postage and stationary, telephone and fax, photocopying, computer and internet and internet access.  Access to training fund and job access fund (subject to criteria).

Jubilee Centre
Allendale Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, SR3 3EL

Telephone 0191 5228447 - Fax number: 0191 5228447

Website: www.farringdonjubilee.co.uk

E-mail: jubileecentre2002@yahoo.co.uk

Information
Jubilee Watercolours club are holding a 10 week course starting Wednesday 4th October till 13 December.  For further details contact Jubilee centre

Lakeside & Gilley Law Community Centre

North Moor Lane, Sunderland.

Telephone: 0191 552 1694 - E-mail: juliegriffitt24@gmail.com

Information

Community centre has detailed programme of activites throughout the week Click here to see programme. There is also room hire available for further details please contact Secretary Julie on 07707545924.

MUSIC MAKERS

6 St Chad's Road, Middle Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3TP

Telephone: 0191 528 5636 - e-mail JBRTAF@msm.com

Information:

Music makers ladies choir meet each Monday evening at 7pm till 9pm at the Jubilee Centre, Allendale Road, Farringdon.  Following a brief audition by our Musical Director, anyone with a reasonable voice is able to join the choir of 38 ladies.  We provide concerts throughout the area to varied organisations.  We are also available to sing at Weddings.  We charge £40.00 per concert and the proceeds from these events are distributed amongst local charitable organisations at our annual Charity concert in September.

Northumbria Police
Farringdon Police Station, Primate Road, Sunderland, SR3 1TQ

Mobile: 07717700029

E-mail: Michael.smith.7579@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

Website: ww2.northumbria.police.uk/

Plains Farm and Humbledon Community Initiative
The Old Nursery, Grounds of Plains Farm School, Tudor Grove, Sunderland, SR3 1SU

Telephone number: 0191 525 0007

Website: www.sunderland-coi.org.uk/plainsfarm

Possy Plus Project
Sandhill Centre Youth Centre, Grindon Lane, Sunderland, SR3 4EN

Telephone: 0191 5538893
Fax number: 0191 553 8893

E-mail: M.willis@connexions-tw.co.uk - Website: www.connexions-tw.co.uk

Information
Project supporting young people aged 13 to 19, drop-in at Jubilee centre every Wednesday 12pm to 3pm. The project also has a small access fund to help people into work. It can help with work wear, tools, travel, postage and telephone costs for young people living in the Farringdon area or attending Farringdon school.

Puma Sunderland Tennis Centre
Silksworth Lane, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR31PD

Telephone: 0191 5535905, Fax No: 0191 5535910

Website: www.sunderland.gov.uk/leisure

Information:
Indoor Tennis Centre comprising of 8 indoor courts 10 outdoor, Soft play area, Fitness centre with Gym and Aerobics Studio. Lounge Bar and Cafeteria available for hire for parties, meetings and functions etc.

Opening Hours – Mon – Fri 10.00am to 10.15pm
Sat – Sun 8.00am to 10.15pm

Catering/Bar Mon – Fri 10.00am to 9.00pm
Sat - Sun 9.00am to 6.00pm

Self Help Group

St David's Community project, Anthony Road, Farringdon, Sunderland

Telephone: Liz Cheetham 0191 5480189

Information:

Every Thursday from 10am till 12pm we have craft session which includes card making etc. If you fancy a bit chat and cuppa come along to a friendly group.  For more details contact Liz on above details.

Silksworth Community Association
Tunstall Village Road, Silksworth, Sunderland,

Telephone: 0191 521 2399 for further information contact Pat Burn

Information:
Monday Seniors youth group 13years till 18 years old 6.30pm till 8.30pm, mother and toddler group 9am till 11am, Keep fit 10am till 11am, children dancing 4pm till 6pm, Martial Arts 6pm till 7.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am till 12pm Friendly Art group, karate 6.30pm till 8pm, children dancing 3.30pm till 6pm, table tennis 7pm till 9pm
Wednesday Mother and Toddler group 9am till 11am, dancing class 4pm till 6pm,

Friday dancing for health 10am till 11am, Junior youth group 8 year till 12 years old ,

Saturday all day dancing classes
Men’s club Monday till Friday 1.30pm till 3.30pm
*Starting in September Tuesday 1pm till 3pm Seekers group
Thursday digital photography 1.30pm till 3.30pm

Silksworth Sports Complex
Silksworth Lane, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 1PD

Telephone: 0191 553 5785 - Fax No: 0191 5535789

Website: www.sunderland.gov.uk/leisure

Information:
Outdoor Complex comprising of Floodlit Artificial Dry Ski Slope – Main Slope 165mtr Nursery Slope 60mtr, All weather six lane athletics track,
Two floodlit full size artificial grass football pitches, Sk8 City Skate Park, outdoor play area, Fishing Lake.

Opening hours Mon –Fri 1.00pm to 9.00pm
Sat – Sun 10.00am – 5.00pm

South Healthy City/NHS
The Keelman Centre, St Lukes Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 0HD

Telephone: 0191 5536826, Fax No: 0191 5536809

E-mail: david.bailey@suntpct.nhs.uk

Information:
Click here to view their dedicated page

St David's Community Project
Anthony Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, SR3 4HG

click here to view dedicated web page

St Chad's Labour Party

3 Farringdon Avenue, East Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3LX

Secretary Margaret Whitwham 0191 528 0368 whitwhams@ntlworld.com

Information:
St Chads branch of the labour party meet monthly to hear reports from councillors and discuss local and city issues, fundraising for election campaigns.

Stonham Tenant Support Service

Wearside, 1 Plains Road, Sunderland, SR3 1SL

Telephone: 0191 5252153/4

Information:

The service provides practical help, advice, advocacy and general support to people living in, or moving into areas south of the River Wear In Sunderland.

St Wilfrid's Church (LEP)
c/o Rev Judith Morgan, 2 Whitebark, Burdon Vale, Moorside, Sunderland, SR3 2NX.

Telephone 0191 5227639, Email stwilfrids@aol.com

Information:
St Wilfreds is a young, vibrant and growing church which serves 11 housing estates in the Doxford Parish. We are a local ecumerical partnership, one congregation of Anglicans (CofE) and Methodists who worship and work together. We meet on Sunday at 10am in Benedict Biscop School Hall, Moorside and hold services in Croftside House on Thursday at 9.30pm and the second Sunday of each month at 6pm. We have a large Sunday school catering for children from birth to 14 year.

Sunderland Carers’ Centre
12 Toward Road, Sunderland, SR1 2QF

Telephone: 0191 5673232

E-mail: info@sunderlandcarers.co.uk

Website: www.sunderland.nhs.uk/carers

Information:

An independent voluntary organisation offering confidential advice, information and support service to carers throughout the City of Sunderland (including Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, Easington Lane and Washington).

A carer is someone who looks after a family member, partner, friend or neighbour who is unable to manage alone because they have a long term illness, disability or are frail.

We can offer: Information and advice, Support and a listening ear.  Support at meetings with health, social services and other agencies.  Carers support groups – meet others in similar situations.  Courses on a range of carer related subjects.  Social activities to give carers a break.  Free newsletter every two months.  Complementary therapies.  Support and activities for young carers

Sunderland City Council Community Development
South Hylton House, Hylton Bank, Sunderland, SR4 0JL

Telephone no: 0191 553 4577, Fax no: 0191 553 4578

E-mail: Vivienne.Metcalfe@sunderland.gov.uk

Website: www.sunderland.gov.uk

Information
Provide advice, support and guidance to voluntary organisations throughout the City. Administer Service Level Agreements to Community Associations. Administer Play Grant Awards to
voluntary projects working with young people in the 8 – 14 age group.

Sunderland Juvenile Service

4 Toward Road, Sunderland, SR1 2QF

Telephone/fax:0191 5678906 Anthony Gonzalez

E-mail: sunderlandsjs@aol.com

Information:

The Sunderland Juvenile Service is a registered charity the aim of the service, is to reduce youth offending and prevent re-offending by offering information, guidance and support.

Click here for information pack - Click here for referral form

Sunderland Ladies Choir

Holy Rosary Church, Durham Road, Herrington, Sunderland.

Telephone: secretary Mrs A E Hayes 0191 5210665

Information

Choir meets every Tuesday evening between 7.30pm till 9pm.  Give concerts to local groups eg. WI, TWG, over 60's.  To join or book a concert contact Mrs A E Hayes.

Sunderland Volunteer Centre
4 Toward Road, Sunderland, SR1 2QF

Telephone: 0191 5678902, Fax number: 0191 5678906

website: www.volunteercentre.net/sunderland

e-mail: sunderland@volunteercentre.net

Information:

Volunteer Centre Sunderland provides support at a local level for individual volunteers and volunteer involving organisations.

Brokerage
The Volunteer Centre’s primary function is to match both individuals and groups interested in volunteering with appropriate opportunities in the local community. The Centre holds information on a comprehensive range of opportunities. We offer potential volunteers support and advice matching their motivation to volunteer with appropriate volunteering opportunities.

Good practice development
The Volunteer Centre promotes good practice in working with volunteers to all volunteer involving organisations. The Centre facilitates the Sunderland Volunteering Forum, which has at present over 90 member organisations. The Forum meets to discuss general volunteering issues, share good practice advice and other information regarding volunteers and volunteering.

Develop volunteering opportunities
The Volunteer Centre works in close partnership with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies as well as community groups and faith groups to develop local volunteering opportunities. The Centre understands the potential offered by the local communities and work with them to realise this potential. The Volunteer Centre will target specific groups which face barriers to volunteering.

Policy Response and Strategic Development
Volunteer Centres identify proposals or legislation that may impact on volunteering. It will lead and/or participate in campaigns on issues that affect volunteers or volunteering. Volunteer Centres campaign proactively for a more volunteer-literate and volunteer-friendly climate.
Strategic development of volunteering.
Volunteer Centres inform strategic thinking and planning at a regional and national level.
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WearAble
St Mary's and St Peters Community Project, Springwell Road, Sunderland, SR3 4DY

Telephone: 0191 5229913

Website: www.wearable.org.uk

Information
We raise awareness of disability issues, work with disabled people,
their families, carers and groups.

Wearside First

Unit 6, Waterloo Place, Sunderland, SR1 3HT

Telephone no: 0191 514 7491, Fax No: 0191 514 3496

Email: kgraham@wearsidefirst.com

Website www.wearsidefirst.com

Information

Wearside First is a non for profit organisation offering savings and low cost loans to anyone who lives or works within Sunderland. Saving Plans start from as little as £1 per week and our low cost loans offer a fixed rate of 1-2% per month (12.7 – 26.8% APR)

Local collection points are available at:

(Offering Savings and low cost loan facilities)
St Chad’s, Charter Drive, Farringdon Wednesdays 10.15am – 11.30am

Workers Educational Association (WEA)
Riverview House, West Wear House, Sunderland, SR1 1XD

Telephone: 0191 5144652

E-mail: astaines@wea.org.uk - Website: www.wea.org.uk

Information
Provide free educational course's throughout the City of Sunderland