Sunderland Echo

SOAPBOX CHALLENGE TICKETS

TWO PAIRS OF TICKETS TO CITY’S FIRST SOAP BOX CHALLENGE UP FOR GRABS

- By Katy Wheeler Katy.Wheeler@jpress.co.uk Twitter: @KatyJourno

About 70 free-wheeling creations are sure to thrill crowds as Sunderland plays host to a fantastic Soap Box Challenge on Saturday – and we have two pairs of VIP passes to give away for the day.

Competitor­s will be aiming for glory in this first for the city as they get behind the wheel of their home-made speedsters and take on the challengin­g course at the Green Flag Award-winning Herrington Country Park.

Sunderland City Council’s cabinet member for communitie­s & culture, Coun John Kelly said: “This is something new for the city and set in the fantastic Herrington Country Park, with thrills, spills, music and entertainm­ent, it promises to be a perfect family day out.

“It is great to see so many events being delivered throughout the year and across the city. From beaches and parks to countrysid­e and sporting facilities, Sunand derland has a lot to offer both event organisers and visitors.”

As well as the Soap Box Challenge, the free family fun day will include a funfair, craft market, street food market, dedicated kids zone a live music stage.

Although the event is free to attend, VIP passes entitle the winners access to the VIP parking area, posh loos, welcome drink, complement­ary food and private bars.

To be in with a chance of winning, answer this question: Where is the North East Soap Box Challenge being held?

Email your answer with your name to Katy.Wheeler@ jpress.co.uk.

Winners will be notified by email on Friday morning with instructio­ns on how to claim the prize. Once the competitio­n is drawn, entries are deleted and not passed on.

“This is something new for the city” COUN JOHN KELLY

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North East Soap Box Challenge takes place this Saturday.

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