#Social Buzz
MESSAGE TO OUR READERS: If you have activities that have now transferred online or to social media, email copydesk.northeast@jpress.co.uk with the details so we can help keep people in communities in touch with one another. We are happy to publicise news about any clubs, groups or organisations via Social Buzz. RSPB nature reserves The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has now closed all of its nature reserves to visitors until further notice. In a letter to members chief executive Beccy Speight said: “Being in nature can be a great comfort at a time like this and I recognise that not being able to visit these cherished places will come as a blow. However, we believe that this is the best course of action at this time.” To stay in touch with nature, including ‘bird spotter’ information if you and the family are spending more time now encouraging wildlife into the garden, visit https://www.rspb.org.uk/ birds-and-wildlife/ Fulwell social dance Owing to the coronavirus crisis the social dance, normally held at Fulwell Community Centre, Sunderland on Wednesdays, is cancelled until further notice. At home with the children? Have you come up with some good ways to spend family time together - or just keep them occupied for half an hour? Why not send us a photograph for our 24 Hours section. You may give others some inspiration, you never know! Email your image (landscape format would be best) to copydesk. northeast@jpress.co.uk, together with the full names of the people in the picture and a brief description of what you are up to. Please put "24 Hours" in the subject heading. We can't wait to see your ideas. Carpet bowls The carpet bowls at Fulwell Community Centre, Chapman Street, Fulwell has been cancelled until further notice for the safety of both staff and the public. All Saints Ladies’ Fellowing As a result of the Government lockdown, All Saints Ladies’ Fellowship meetings are cancelled until further notice. Wearside Field Club In line with other groups, both the talks and field club walks have been stopped until after the lockdown. Choral Society concert Because of the coronavirus crisis, Bishopwearmouth Choral Society regrets that the spring concert, scheduled for April 4, has now been cancelled Definitely Oasis Reputedly one of the best Oasis tribute acts is coming to Sunderland this summer. Definitely Oasis is scheduled to appear at Independent in Holmeside, Sunderland on July 4. Tel 0191 568 9770 for further information. Durham Gala Theatre Local theatres may be closed at the moment, but the Gala Theatre in Durham does have a variety of events planned for later in the year. The Music of Northern Soul Live is scheduled for July 4, while Gyles Brandreth is touring with his Break a Leg show and dropping into Durham on September 8. Finally, for fans of the television sitcom, Friends! The Musical Parody will be a must-see on October 23. For ticket information contact The Gala on Tel 0300 026 6600. Trimdon Royal This Machine are scheduled to appear live at The Royal, Commercial Street, Trimdon Colliery on August 2 at 4.30pm. Tel 01429 881615 for details nearer the time. Durham comedy show Jason Byrne has a comedy show with plenty of audience participation and will be at Durham’s Gala Theatre at 8pm on November 12, tickets £20. Tug of War, Boldon Boldon’s Tug of War organisers are looking for teams to take part in the annual event, traditionally held over the River Don in Boldon Colliery, on August 31. (Up to two teams of eight).
[Marion Jolliff survives coronavirus after fight for life] Great news, delighted for her and the family ... @SHAUN19948296 Fantastic news!! Well done to the @STSFTrust teams involved in her care, and her obvious fighting spirit ... @BEANZ2809 Great to see some positive news on this disease. Let's hope we see more stories like this over the coming days. @SPARKYMARC23 Is that the lady who first got coronavirus in Sunderland? Great to see she has beat this @LIAM_LATIMER