#Social Buzz

If you have activities that have now transferred online or to social media, email copydesk. northeast@jpress.co.uk with the details and we will 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.

Sunderland Minster

The Minster in High Street West, Sunderland will be closed until further notice. However worshippers can visit https://www.facebook. com/sunderlandminster/ to find ways of staying connected, or please contact Tel 0191 565 4066.

Staying mentally healthy

The Church of England has updated its mental health resources, and online access to them is free. There are 13 themed reflections on such topics as Loneliness, Time Well Spent, Switching Focus, Worrying, and Eat, Rest, Sleep. Everyone is invited to v isit cofe.io/MentalHealth for more information.

Grand Central reduced timetable

From March 23, a reduced timetable has been running on the line between London King’ s Cross and Sunderland.

Hospital RVA changes

The Royal Voluntary Service has decided to close all of its seating areas in its hospital cafes across the region until further notice. A takeaway service will still operate.

Houghton Methodist Church

In line with other churches, services are cancelled until further notice. However the Methodist Church website, www.methodist.org.uk, will have a weekly home service sheet for downloading. It will also carry links to streamable services on a Sunday at 10.30am and 11am.

Houghton services Cathedral services

Durham Cathedral is livesteaming some services during the coronavirus lockdown. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/ durhamcathedral/ for more information.

Boldon Community Association

Would residents please note that Boldon Community Association is now closed to the public for the foreseeable future. Updates will be posted on social media.

Autism walk cancelled

The North East Autism Society’s (NEAS) Walk for Autism Acceptance, due to take place in Herrington Country Park on April 17, has now been cancelled.

Sunderland City Runs

This year’s 5k, 10k and half marathon event has been postposed but is scheduled to take place on the weekend of September 26 and 27. More details will follow in due course.

RSPB nature reserves

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has now closed all 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/

Choral Society concert

Because of the coronavirus crisis, Bishopwearmouth Choral Society regrets that the spring concert, scheduled to be held on 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.

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