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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.
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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.
Register your interest
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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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