Author: Aura Stephenson
Glass making events taking place in Sunderland have been providing a ‘unique’ experience for children. The National Glass Centre (NGC) in Sunderland has been hosting “Animal Sandcasting” events over the last few months. Children aged five and over are taught how to use sandcasting techniques with hot glass to make animals such as a hedgehog […]
A science club designed for young children is offering a fun and interactive way to explore science through play in Sunderland. Mini Science, a programme run by Big Science UK, provides science-based activities for children aged one to four. The club runs monthly sessions at Sunderland’s Winter Gardens and weekly classes in various community spaces […]
The Dyspraxia Foundation, an organization that served the community for four decades, was forced to close in April 2024 due to financial difficulties. In their website announcement, they stated: “We write to you today with heavy hearts but with utmost transparency and respect. It is with profound regret that we must announce the closure of […]
Over 42,000 people voted for Cuthbert the caterpillar as Aldi’s best ever product and it got me thinking, what is the best caterpillar cake out there now? In 1990, M&S introduced the world to Colin, the original caterpillar cake that quickly became a beloved classic. Colin’s popularity soared, inspiring other retailers like Aldi, Tesco, and […]
There is so much to do in Sunderland but there isn’t much awareness of wheelchair-friendly places. Here is a map providing eight places in Sunderland and Seaburn to explore that are accessible.
The best stories are eternal. They work in all ages. Charles Dickens’ novel and stories have never lost their popularity. One of the reasons for this, of course, is that Dickens’ themes are universal. He might be writing about the mid-19th Century but his messages are still relevant today. Perhaps the most relevant is A […]
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