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5k and 10k Races For Life are being held at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland this Sunday 19th May 2013 where a formidable army of over 3,200 women will race to raise money for Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research.
Race for Life’s 10k event starts at 9.30am and the 10k starts at 11.30am.
If you’re looking for Herrington Country Park hotel accommodation our bed and breakfast availability is here.
Boy band One Direction are to kick off their first-ever international stadium tour with a gig at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on 28th May 2014 as part of their Where We Are world tour. Tickets go on sale from next Saturday 25th May 2013.
Sunderland’s Stadium of Light is one of only four UK venue’s to host the boys, the others are Manchester’s Ethiad Stadium, Murrayfield in Edinburgh and Wembley Stadium, London.
Their gig, which marks a great coup for the Stadium of Light, could well be the fastest-selling ever there, following the likes of Take That, Coldplay, Kings of Leon and Pink, who have already played there, with Rihanna, Bon Jovi and North East Live set to take the venue by storm this summer.
One Direction, who have sold over 14 million singles and 8 million albums, have already amassed two BRIT Awards and three MTV Video Music Awards in their fledgling career. They achieved instant success in the UK following on from their stint on X Factor in 2010, the group also took the US by storm, with their last album debuting at number one in the Billboard 200, becoming the first boy band in US chart history to land two number one albums in a calendar year.
Tickets for what is anticipated to be the biggest concert ever staged at the Stadium of Light, will go on sale from 10am on Saturday 25th May 2013 and are priced from £42.50 (plus booking fee). You can buy them online here.
If you’re looking for hotel accommodation near Sunderland’s Stadium of Light for the concert our bed and breakfast availability is here. We are ten minutes by bus from the Stadium of Light (bus stop is at the bottom of our street).
If you are visiting Seaburn in Sunderland this weekend then there are a couple of Marathon of the North related discounts available.
Martino’s Italian restaurant on Dykelands Road, Seaburn, Sunderland, SR6 8DD has a weekend offer: 20% discount on food and drink when you quote “Marathon of the North”.
Neighbouring attraction Seldons Leisureworld, Whitburn Road, Seaburn, Sunderland SR6 8AA will upgrade an ice cream cornet purchase to a ’99′ when you quote “Steve Cram’s A Winner” to them.
Easto Chinese Restaurant at 8-9 North Bridge Street, Sunderland, SR5 1AD has a three-course meal deal offer at the moment – a set-menu three course Chinese meal with rice and prawn crackers is £13 for two people or £26 for four people. The set menu is…
Soup (served with prawn crackers)
Chicken and sweetcorn
Crab meat and sweetcorn
Appetisers
Prawn toast
Spring rolls
Barbecue spare ribs
Salt-and-pepper spare ribs
Mains (served with egg-fried rice or chips, choose any meat or mixture of two meats with black bean, ginger and spring onion, spicy garlic, black pepper, oyster, Cantonese or Szechuan sauce)
Beef
Chicken
Pork
Char siu roast pork
The nearest Metro station to the restaurant is Stadium of Light but the 35 bus route (departing from the bottom of the street from our bed and breakfast), journey time is ten minutes.
The full terms, conditions and how to get this special offer are here: Easto Restaurant Special Offer. Easto Restaurant Homepage.
Sunderland Football Club’s billionaire owner Ellis Short visited the Shagorika Indian restaurant on Queen’s Parade in Seaburn, Sunderland, SR6 8DA on Saturday night following Sunderland Football Club’s 1-0 victory earlier that day. The 52 year old American enjoyed a chicken mushuri at the restaurant and surprised it’s owner with a £1,800 tip after his meal.
A news report of the visit is in the video below…
The Marathon of The North is a brand new marathon to be held annually in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Sunderland City Council and the organisers of the Sunderland City 10K have scheduled ‘The Marathon Of The North’ to take place on Sunday 28th April 2013. You can see a short video of the Sunderland City 10K here…
The Marathon of the North course starts and finishes at the Stadium of Light on the north bank of the river Wear. After crossing the Wearmouth Bridge, the route follows the first few kilometres of the Sunderland City 10K course. The first half of the race course is on the south side of the river Wear it is predominantly flat with few noticeable gradients and includes a circuit of picturesque Barnes Park. At the halfway mark the route returns back across the Wearmouth Bridge and the last ten miles is run adjacent to the river Wear and Roker and Seaburn beaches.
You can see a map of the Sunderland Marathon Of The North route here…
The Sunderland half-marathon route is shown here…
Finally the Sunderland 10K route can be seen here…
A video of previous running events in Sunderland including the Sunderland City 10K can be seen here…
Next weekend (Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April 2013) several north east National Trust properties can be visited for free upon production of the voucher below. The free weekend offer is national but not all National Trust properties are participating in the free weekend offer. The properties near to us where the voucher is accepted are…
Cherryburn, Station Bank, Stocksfield, NE43 7DD.
Cottage and farmhouse, the birthplace of Thomas Bewick. Thomas Bewick is perhaps Northumberland’s greatest artist: a wood engraver and naturalist who revolutionised print art in Georgian England. Discover his tiny birthplace cottage and farmyard with glorious views over the Tyne Valley, plus a traditional 19th-century farmhouse, the later home of the Bewick family, with an unrivalled collection of his work and an exhibition about his life. Follow Bewick’s wood blocks on their journey to the print room, where regular Sunday afternoon demonstrations bring alive this intricate craft, or explore the delightful cottage gardens, farmyard and paddock walk, perfect for picnicking or playing with the kids. Full property information: Cherryburn, Stocksfield, NE43 7DD.
Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7PX.
Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and woodland – the wonder of its age. Enter the world of Lord Armstrong – Victorian inventor, innovator and landscape genius. Cragside house was truly a wonder of its age. Discover the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. It is crammed full of ingenious gadgets – most of them still working. The gardens are incredible. One of the largest rock gardens in Europe leads down to the Iron Bridge, which in turn leads to the formal garden. Children will love our adventure play area and exploring Nelly’s Labyrinth, a network of paths and tunnels cut out of a vast area of rhododendron forest. Full property information: Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7PX.
George Stephensons Birthplace, Wylam, NE41 8BP.
Birthplace of the world-famous railway engineer. Discover the humble birthplace of great railway pioneer, George Stephenson, whose entire family lived in just one room. Our costumed guide tells the story of how challenging life was for mining families, like George’s, that once crammed into this now charming little stone cottage, nestled in a pretty garden near the river Tyne. Full property information: George Stephensons Birthplace, Wylam, NE41 8BP.
Gibside, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, NE16 6BG.
Stunning 18th-century landscape garden and haven for nature. A taste of the country on the edge of the city. Discover fine Derwent Valley views, winding paths and refreshing open spaces while exploring our elegant buildings and ruins. Gibside is a Georgian ‘grand design’ on a spectacular scale. The vision of coal baron George Bowes, the Palladian chapel is an architectural masterpiece, the stable block is a vibrant learning and discovery centre, and the once grand hall is now a dramatic shell. Gibside is also a haven for wildlife with red kites often circling in the skies above. After centuries of decline, we’re restoring Gibside for people and nature. Come for events every weekend, escape along the avenue for miles of tranquil walks and picnic spots or enjoy family fun at our adventure play area and woodland play trail. Food also runs through Gibside’s veins, whether in our bustling walled garden, cafe, local farm shop or twice monthly farmers’ market. Full property information: Gibside, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, NE16 6BG.
Holy Jesus Hospital, City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2AS.
An extraordinary mix of architecture from over seven centuries. The Holy Jesus Hospital survives amid 1960s city-centre developments, displaying features from all periods of its 700-year existence. The National Trust’s Inner City Project is now based here, working to provide opportunities for inner-city dwellers to gain access to and enjoy the countryside on their doorstep. Full property information: Holy Jesus Hospital, City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2AS.
Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2SH.
Romantic 16th-century castle with spectacular views. Location has always been the main attraction for the owners and occupiers of Lindisfarne Castle. From a former fort to the holiday home of a wealthy Edwardian bachelor seeking a quiet retreat from London, the idyllic location of the Castle has intrigued and inspired for centuries. The renovation by Arts and Crafts architect Edwin Lutyens both hides and emphasises the old fort, all the while overlooking Gertrude Jekyll’s enchanting walled garden and the unexpected grandeur of the Lime Kilns, an imposing and striking reminder of Lindisfarne’s industrial past. Full property information: Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2SH.
Ormesby Hall, Ladgate Lane, near Middlesbrough, TS3 0SR.
The Pennyman family’s intimate 18th-century mansion. Home of the Pennyman family for nearly 400 years, this classic Georgian mansion, with its Victorian kitchen and laundry, attractive gardens and estate walks, provides lively resources for local schools and community groups, and a unique venue for wedding ceremonies and corporate events. Experience the spirit of the intimate home of Colonel Jim Pennyman, the last of the Pennyman line, and his arts-loving wife Ruth, as well as the stylish legacy of the 18th-century character ‘Wicked’ Sir James Pennyman – so named because of his extravagant lifestyle and his gambling with the family fortune. Full property information: Ormesby Hall, Ladgate Lane, near Middlesbrough, TS3 0SR.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Sunderland, SR6 7NH.
A marvel of its age. Souter is a special place all year round and was the first lighthouse in the world designed and built to be powered by electricity. Opened in 1871, decommissioned in 1988, the National Trust acquired it and opened it to the public in 1990. Souter remains an iconic beacon, hooped in red and white and standing proud on the coastline midway between the Tyne and the Wear. The Leas is a two and a half mile stretch of magnesian limestone cliffs, wave-cut foreshore and coastal grassland. The cliffs and rock stacks of Marsden Bay are home to nesting Kittiwakes, Fulmar, Cormorants, Shags and Guillemots. Full property information: Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Sunderland, SR6 7NH.
Wallington, Cambo, near Morpeth, NE61 4AR.
Magnificent estate where politics and play came together in the heart of Northumberland. Discover Wallington, much-loved home to generations of the unconventional Trevelyan family. Visit the impressive, yet friendly house, and explore the history of Northumberland in the huge pre-Raphaelite paintings around the remarkable Central Hall. Be inspired by the beautiful furniture, family paintings and treasured collections. The Trevelyans loved being outdoors and close to nature and the house is surrounded by an informal landscape of lawns, lakes, woodland, parkland and farmland, just waiting to be explored. There is even a beautiful walled garden hidden in the woods, a colourful haven of tranquillity in all seasons. Full property information: Wallington, Cambo, near Morpeth, NE61 4AR.
Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7LE.
Manor house associated with the family of George Washington, first president of the USA. At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its gardens provide a tranquil oasis, reflecting gentry life following the turbulence of the English Civil War. The building incorporates parts of the original medieval home of George Washington’s direct ancestors, and it is from here that the family took their surname of ‘Washington’. Much used and loved by local schools and community groups, including a hugely supportive Friends organisation, the Old Hall is also popular with couples wanting intimate wedding ceremonies and companies organising corporate events. Full property information: Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7LE.
Seaton Delaval Hall, The Avenue, Seaton Sluice, NE26 4QR.
More than a great house, it is a truly amazing place. Seaton Delaval Hall is a great house set in its own estate with lovely gardens and a fine collection; yet it is also much more. It is a signpost pointing to the diverse history of a family which acquired land here in the late 11th century. The house occupies the site of a Norman settlement, and its original Norman chapel remains in use today. Built between 1719 and 1730 for Admiral George Delaval, it is not only the finest house in the north east of England, but also among the finest works of its architect, Sir John Vanbrugh, one of the masters of English Baroque. For 900 years, the estate has been a stage for drama, intrigue and romance while the surrounding landscape has fuelled industrial revolution. The house has survived terrible fires, military occupation and potential ruin. Now it provides an amazing space for arts, heritage and the community to come together. Full property information: Seaton Delaval Hall, The Avenue, Seaton Sluice, NE26 4QR.
The voucher you need to print and take with you is below…
The Alexandra on Queen Alexandra Road in Sunderland, SR2 9PF has a £12 family meal deal available at the moment – any starter and any pasta, pizza or risotto from their menu for two adults and any kids meal and a Fruit Shoot drink each for two children.
Their current menu is…
Starters and Light Bites
Homemade soup of the day, served with ciabatta bread
Crispy potato skins, served with garlic dip and salad garnish
Chefs homemade parfait, served with redcurrant jelly and toasted ciabatta bread
Smoked mackerel brucshetta, served with a balsamic syrup
Creamy garlic mushrooms, served on toasted ciabatta bread and salad garnish
Pizza & pasta, home made and baked in their own pizza oven
Chicken kiev pizza, chicken, ham, mushrooms and garlic
The Alex meat feast pizza, ham, pepperoni, bolognaise, spicy pork
The Alex hot and spicy pizza, red and green chillis, ground beef, jalapenos and chicken topped BBQ sauce
Florentine pizza (Vegetarian), onions, green peppers, sweetcorn and mushrooms
Penne carbonara, pancetta cooked in a creamy parmesan sauce
Homemade lasagne, served with garlic bread
Penne steak arrabiatta, pan fried strips of steak in a spicy napoli sauce
Risotto, made with passion, big enough to share!
Risotto contadina, chicken, peas, onions and basil with white wine and cream finished with pecorino cheese
Risotto vegetable, mixed seasonal vegetables with white wine and napoli sauce finished with pecorino cheese
The full terms and how to get this meal deal are here: The Alexandra Family Meal Deal.
The Ropery, Websters Bank, Sunderland, SR4 6DJ has a discounted Sunday lunch deal at the moment. The Ropery is situated in Depford, next to Queen Alexandra Bridge in the Pallion area of Sunderland and serves a traditional carvery from 12pm until 9pm every Sunday.
The carvery offer is two-courses (starter and main or main and desert) for two people for £10 or four people for £19. The Ropery Sunday Carvery starters are soup of the day, prawn cocktail or chicken liver pâté. The main carvery is a choice of roast turkey, pork or beef with a selection of fresh steamed vegetables, home-made Yorkshire pudding, rosemary & rock salt roast potatoes and real ale gravy.
The full terms and conditions and how to get this deal are here: Sunday Lunch At The Ropery in Sunderland Deal.
Two-Course Pizza or Pasta Meal With Wine or Beer For Two or Four from £11 at The Alexandra (Up to 56% Off).
Highlights… Restaurant serving pizzas, pastas and grilled dishes; Wearside location; two-course meal for two or four; starters include creamy garlic mushrooms, and smoked mackerel bruschetta; main courses include Florentine pizza, penne alla pollo, and risotto contadina; bottle of beer or small glass of house wine for each person.
Promising marvellous nights of delicious food and drink, The Alexandra tantalises Sunderland’s Wearside area with mouth-watering pizzas, creamy pastas and rich wines, in addition to a menu of exciting events and family-friendly dining. Two or four peckish patrons can begin with a starter, such as the smoked mackerel bruschetta with balsamic syrup (£3.95), or the crispy potato skins with garlic dip and salad garnish (£3.50). Moving on to the mains, diners can pick a pizza, pasta or risotto, with options like the chicken Kiev pizza, topped with chicken, ham, mushrooms and garlic; the penne steak arrabbiata, a twist on the traditional spicy dish with pan-fried steak strips; and the risotto vegetable, prepared with mixed seasonal vegetables, white wine and Napoli sauce, and pecorino cheese (all £5.95). To top it all off, guests can indulge in a glass of wine or bottle of beer each (both £2.50).
Choose from the following options for a two-course pizza or pasta meal with wine or beer: £11 for two people (Up to 56% off) or £22 for four people (Up to 56% off). Redeem this offer here: The Alexandra, Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, SR2 9PF.
You can see their current menu here…
Starters and Light Bites
Homemade soup of the day, served with ciabatta bread £1.95
Crispy potato skins, served with garlic dip and salad garnish £3.50
Chefs homemade parfait, served with redcurrant jelly and toasted ciabatta bread £3.50
Smoked mackerel brucshetta, served with a balsamic syrup £3.95
Creamy garlic mushrooms, served on toasted ciabatta bread and salad garnish £3.50
Pizza & pasta, home made and baked in their own pizza oven
Chicken kiev pizza, chicken, ham, mushrooms and garlic £5.95
The Alex meat feast pizza, ham, pepperoni, bolognaise, spicy pork £5.95
The Alex hot and spicy pizza, red and green chillis, ground beef, jalapenos and chicken topped BBQ sauce £5.05
Florentine pizza (Vegetarian), onions, green peppers, sweetcorn and mushrooms £5.95
Penne carbonara, pancetta cooked in a creamy parmesan sauce £5.95
Homemade lasagne, served with garlic bread £5.95
Penne steak arrabiatta, pan fried strips of steak in a spicy napoli sauce £5.95
Mains, from the grill. With home made chips, peas and salad
Rib eye steak, served with chips, onion rings, tomatoes and garnish please add £1.50 for sauce £10.95
Cumbrland sausage and mash, Cumberland ring served with mash, peas and onion gravy £6.95
Chicken a la crème, chicken served with crème sauce vegetables of the day and chips £7.95
Risotto, made with passion, big enough to share!
Risotto contadina, chicken, peas, onions and basil with white wine and cream finished with pecorino cheese £5.95
Risotto vegetable, mixed seasonal vegetables with white wine and napoli sauce finished with pecorino cheese £5.95
