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Swim Treat

Saturday 14 Mar 09
£4.00
Sunderland Aquatic Centre
Stadium Park
Sunderland
SR5 1SU
Tel: 0191 561 6161
Web: www.sunderland.gov.uk/leisure

Sunderland Aquatic Centre is offering up a treat for swimmers.

For just £4 visitors can enjoy a swim, followed by a hot drink and muffin at their newly opened CaféRfresh. The café is open daily and offers a wide range of snacks and drinks.

The offer is open on Saturday’s when Sunderland AFC first team play at home and will run until May 2009.

It is also a perfect opportunity to become a loyal swimmer. Visitors can pick up a loyalty card the next time they swim at Washington Leisure Centre or Sunderland Aquatic Centre. For every four swimming sessions, receive a fifth free.

Wearside Family Cycle Group

Sunday 01 Feb 09
9.30am
FREE
Silksworth Sports Complex
Silksworth Lane
Sunderland
SR3 1PB

Take part in a 15 mile muddy mountain bike ride from Silksworth Sports Complex to the coast incorporating Hendon. 90% of the track is off road so you'll need to be moderately fit to complete the circuit. Sunderland Council is regenerating cycleways across the city, making cycling safer and more enjoyable for all as part of the Strategic Investment Plan.

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Please see below groups and organisations that offer varied activities within the South Area.


BARNES ANGELS FOOTBALL CLUB

125 Durham Road

Sunderland  SR3  4AL

Contact: Brenden Ward

               Sheena Ward

Telephone: 0191 5287120

Mobile: 07717 207447

Email: brendenward35@yahoo.co.uk

Website: clubwebsite.co.uk/barnesangels

Barnes Angels offer football training and coaching for girls under the age of 13. 


DOXFORD PARK C A

Doxford Park, Sunderland

Contact: Pat Dixon, Winnie Hardy, Telephone: 0191 526 1669 (Pat), 0191 523 9842 (Winnie)

Provides yoga, karate, dance classes, coffee mornings, toddler groups, craft and art group, line dancing, keep fit.


FARRINGDON COMMUNITY SPORTS COLLEGE

Allendale Road

Farringdon

Sunderland SR3 3EL

Contact: David Thornton (Head Teacher)

Telephone: 0191 553 6013

Fax: 0191 553 6017

Email: farringdon.school@schools.sunderland.gov.uk  

Website: www.farringdonschool.co.uk


FARRINGDON COMMUNITY SPORTS COLLEGE FITNESS SUITE

Allendale Road

Farringdon

Sunderland SR3 3EL

Contact: Maureen Wilkins

Telephone: 0191 553 6013 ext 165

For terms and conditions of memberships and for opening times, contact the Fitness Suite.


GEMMA HACKETT SCHOOL OF DANCE

Doxford Park Community Centre

Contact: Gemma Hackett

Telephone: 07895 409267

Email: Hackettgemma@aol.com

Tap dancing/modern stage/street dancing for 3-16 year olds.  Exam, competition and show work.  All abilities welcome – contact Gemma for details of time and days.


HUMBLEDON & PLAINS FARM YOUT FOOTBALL CLUB

are always on the lookout for new players, boys or girls, from ages 5 and upwards.

Contact: Kevin Byers 07912 889291

             Steve Wales 07724 598401

The club recently achieved Community Club status with the Durham FA


JUBILEE CENTRE

Allendale Road

Farringdon

Sunderland

Tyne & Wear SR3 3EL

Contact: Jemma Cole

              Margy Heskett

              Doug Frater

Pilates/Yoga

LAKESIDE & GILLEY LAW COMMUNITY CENTRE

North Moor Lane

Sunderland

Contact:   June Martin

               Samantha Campbell

Telephone: 0191 521 0733 (June)

                 07866 323536 (Samantha)

Email: gilleylawyca@hotmail.co.uk

           sam_campbell12@hotmail.co.uk

The Community Centre has a detailed programme of activities throughout the week.  There is also room hire available. 


LISA CLINTON SCHOOL OF DANCE

Silksworth Community Centre

Tunstall Village Road

Silksworth

Sunderland

Contact: Lisa Clinton

Telephone: 0191 523 8743

Tap, Stage, Ballet, Song and Dance, Troops and Stage Musical dance classes available.  For times and days of lessons contact Lisa.


PLAINS FARM PRIMARY SCHOOL

Multi Games Area (MUGA). To book a pitch please contact the school on 0191 5536041


PUMA SUNDERLAND TENNIS CENTRE

Silksworth Lane

Sunderland  SR3  1PD

Contact:  Graham Fowler

Telephone: 0191 553 5905

Website: www.sunderland.gov.uk/leisure

Indoor Tennis Centre, comprising of 8 indoor courts, 10 outdoor; soft play area; fitness centre with gym and aerobics studio.  Lounge Bar and Cafeteria available for hire for parties, meetings and functions.  

For details of courses available and opening times contact the Centre.


PUMA WELLNESS CENTRE

Silksworth Lane

Silksworth

Sunderland  SR3  1PD

Telephone: 0191 553 5901

Activities include circuits, body pump, aquafit, boxercise, yoga.  Contact reception for joining instructions.


ST MARY & ST PETER’S COMMUNITY PROJECT

Springwell Road

Springwell

Sunderland SR3 4DY

Contact: Anne Morrison

Telephone: 0191 5228979

Fax: 0191 5228978

Email: trish­_cornish@yahoo.co.uk

Registered Charity Number:  1091267

Areas of Work:  Education, Horticulture, Health, Fitness and Leisure

Activities and Services:  Community Garden and Children’s Play Area for the community to enjoy; Community Wellness Sessions; Open Gym Sessions: Mother and Toddler Group; Over Sixties Art Club, Community Bingo, Line Dancing, Children’s Dance Classes.    Room and Hall for hire. 

Contact reception for further details on any of the above activities or group.


SILKSWORTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Tunstall Village Road

Silksworth

Sunderland SR3 2BY

Contact Pat Burn

Telephone: 0191 521 2399

Courses/Activities available include Mother and Toddler Group, Keep Fit, Martial Arts, Dance Classes for Children and Adults, Youth and Junior Group, Art Group,  Table Tennis, Photography and Computers.  There is also a community seekers group. For days and times contact the Association.


SILKSWORTH SPORTS COMPLEX

Silksworth Lane

Silksworth

Sunderland SR3 1PD

Telephone: 0191 553 5785

Fax: 0191 553 5789

Website: www.sunderland.gov.uk/leisure

Outdoor Complex comprising of Floodlit Artificial Dry Ski Slope – main slope 165 – nursery slope 60 mtr; all weather six lane athletics track; two floodlit full size artificial grass football pitches; Sk8 City Skate Park; outdoor play area; fishing lake.

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 1.00pm-9.00pm.  Saturday-Sunday 10.00am-5pm


SOUTH SUNDERLAND SWIMMING CLUB

11 Aberdeen Tower

Lakeside Village

Sunderland  SR3  3AS

Contact: Alan and Yvonne Cook

Telephone: 07732 541550

Swimming, teaching and coaching to competitive standards.  Held at Sandhill School Pool, Grindon Lane.


SUNDERLAND FRESHWATER ANGLING CLUB

Contact: Colin Gilbertson

Telephone: 0777 452 8966

Website: www.silksworthlakes.com

Fishing facilities at the Silksworth Sports complex on two lakes.  The Club is always looking for new members old and young.  To join contact Colin or just go along to fish on a day ticket.


 

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