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A Halloween Spooktacular will take place at West Boldon Lodge Environmental Centre, on the outsrirts of West Boldon Village, near A19 Testo’s roundabout. It will be a fun packed couple of hours with a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Sessions take place on October 27, 28 and 31 and events are suitable for four to 10-year-olds. Tickets are £10 and must be booked. Contact westboldonlodge.co.uk for bookings or information. The Lodge is 20 years old this autumn and is already planning the next 20 years with tree and bulb planting, supported by the Postcode Local Trust. Celebrations will take place at a party on Tuesday, October 24, from 10am to 3pm. No need to book, just turn up and pay £2 on the door.
Boldon School Year 11 Prom was held in June in Lumley Castle. More than 100 students and staff attended the event and the evening was a great success. The students all looked amazing and they enjoyed a three-course meal before dancing the night
away. Ben Donnison and Erynn Harris were crowned Prom King and Queen. The students’ behaviour was impeccable and was commented upon by the staff at Lumley Castle.
Boldon Miners and Community Banner Group will meet in The Robert’s Room in the Boldon Community Centre on New Road, Boldon Colliery, at 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 3. Anyone interested in mining history and their banners is welcome to attend. for friends and residents of Keelboat Lodge. He was very funny and everyone was fascinated with his magic. Even though he is based in London everyone hopes he will pay another visit. On September 15, Keelboat staff held a coffee morning and raise £160 for Macmillan Cancer support.
Hendon ward surgery will be held at Back on the Map in Hendon Library on Tuesday, October 3, from 4pm to 5pm also at Chance, 2 Rickaby Street, on Thursday, October 5, from 3pm to 4pm with Coun Barbara McClennan in attendance at both venues.
Parent and Toddler group meets at Sunderland Minster on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am.
The next coach trip, organised by the Friends of Donnison School, will be on Saturday, October 14, to Pickering for the Wartime weekend. Cost is £14. For details of how to book, contact the school on 0191 565 4835 or email info@donnisonschool.org.uk
Sunderland Antiquarian Society Archives at the Sunderland Antiquarian and Heritage Centre, 6 Douro Terrace, are open for research on Wednedays and Saturdays from 9.30am to noon.
Sunderland Maritime Heritage had a busy weekend as part of Heritage Open Days, welcoming over 100 visitors to the workshop. With the new academic year starting members will be giving students from Sunderland College some valuable experience as part of their college course. They continue to offer their joinery service and their next newsletter is due out in the next few weeks. The Centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Email info@sunderlandmaritimeheritage.org. uk for details.
Hendon Karate Club holds classes at Cheers public house on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6pm to 7pm. For further details, ring 07932 724720.
New Hooky, Clippy and Proggy Workshops will take place in Donnison School with clippy mat lady, Margaret. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, she will show you how to make some fantastic gifts after conquering this traditional craft If you are interested, ring: 0191 565 4835. The next workshop will take place on Friday, September 29, from 10.30am to noon in Donnison School, Church Walk, off Church Street East.
Sunderland Intergenerational Singers meet on Tuesdays in Donnison School, Church Walk, at 6pm. Ring 0191 565 4835 for details on how to join this singing group.
A toddler group meets in St Cecilia’s Church hall, Ryhope Road, every Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am. Just go along no need to book.
Drop in sessions are held at the YMCA Centre, 2–3 To-