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All Prev Pause NextWinter Bird Walk
See all of the different breeds of bird who are over wintering on the Hendon Coastline by joining the Winter Bird Walk, which is taking place at Hendon Promenade on 8th February at 9am. If you’re interested and would like further information please call 0191 561…Dry January - Tips for a Booze Free Month
Make a healthy start to 2020 with tips for a booze-free month Drinkers in the North East are already looking to a healthier New Year and planning a Dry January. This is the seventh year of Dry January and around 1 in 10 drinkers are…Cold Weather Provision
From December 1st, 2019 – March 2020 Sunderland City Council will be providing a Cold Weather Provision for rough sleepers in the Sunderland area. The service is funded using MHCLG’s Cold Weather Fund. The service will run alongside existing provision for rough sleepers located at…Get Online with the Digital Sunderland Network
Digital Sunderland is a network of local organisations working together to improve digital inclusion for the people of Sunderland, this means we can have a digitally inclusive city where everyone can get online. For people to be digitally included successfully, they need to be Connected,…Free winter guides from older people's charity Independent Age
Winter can be tough with colder weather making it harder to get out and about, gas and electricity bills rocketing and bugs and viruses spreading around.At Independent Age, they help older people get the best from winter with free information and advice about staying warm…Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP)
During extremely cold weather - specifically, when temperatures fall to zero degrees or lower for three days - special measures come into action with the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP).When this comes into force, the local authority and other organisations in the area will work…Flu Jabs for Carers
Carers UK is running an initiative to increase the take-up of free flu jabs by unpaid carers. As winter approaches, it is important for any carers of people who are elderly, ill or disabled to visit their GP for a free flu jab to reduce the…Let's Talk Sunderland
As a council, we gather feedback from our communities in lots of different and often inconsistent ways, whether that's face to face, over the phone or online. But we know this doesn't always reach the right service or partner. Residents are speaking but we are…Making Meaningful Connections – for people aged 50+
Age UK Sunderland aims to reduce loneliness and isolation, promote good health and wellbeing and provide new social opportunities. We offer: One to one support sessions – tailored to the needs of the individual A variety of social network groups: Alternative Monday 2 – 4pm…Healthy Start Vouchers
Healthy Start is a UK-wide statutory government scheme to help expectant mothers, new parents and their children to eat healthily and get the nutrition they need to have a great start in life. With Healthy Start, you get free vouchers every week to spend on…What's On?
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