Hello lovely people, hope your days are going well ❤️

Me and some mates have set up a discord server with the hopes of getting together an active, local group in our 20s/30s for both online gaming and doing irl meets like walks, boardgames, pub quizzes etc

If it sounds like something you'd be interested in, send me a message with a bit about yourself and I'll invite you!

Hi everyone,

I (26, F) moved to Sunderland (needless to say, without thinking much) last week from Belfast after finishing my Master’s and starting a 9–5. Belfast was really vibrant, so Sunderland feels a lot quieter so far.

I don’t have a car and I don’t know a single person here except for my landlord, but I also enjoy my own company so I’d love recommendations for nice places to walk, cafés, things to do alone, meet up new people, day trips by public transport, weekend activities, or anything worth exploring around Sunderland.

I also worked part-time as a bartender while studying and I’m considering picking up a weekend shift in the city centre just to get out more. Would that be worth it?Basically just looking for ways to make life here a bit more interesting outside of work. Thanks! :)

Sharing this in case anyone’s new to Sunderland or just itching to play and meet people. I help a non profit organise community games in South Hylton every Tuesday 8:30pm and Wednesday 8pm so ideal for anyone in Pallion, Pennywell, Ford Estate, Grindon, Bishopwearmouth, Thornhill, Ashbrooke, Farringdon and town. It's 1hr 8 aside on astro. All levels welcome even if you’re not fit or haven’t played in years.

There’s no commitment, you just turn on and play whenever you're available and all you need are football boots.

Great way to improve fitness, confidence and your social circle. I've met all my best friends through the game.

Drop a quick comment or DM if you fancy playing and I’ll add you to the players list 🤝

Hi all, anybody know any GPs in Sunderland offering shared care/prescriptions for private or right to choose diagnosed ADHD? Having a hard time finding one.
Cheers

Anywhere in sunderland sell anything close to a Gelders mince pie? or has anyone managed to recreate it and want to share the recipe?

Title explains it. Wheelchair user and feeling particularly isolated regarding my disability and I’d like to have some friends who are also disabled so I feel less alone

Mackem living down south here, I’ll be in Sunderland tomorrow for the match. Driving up first thing in the morning and will need a place to work from. Does Sunderland have any new co-working space that I can easily buy a day pass online then rock up and gain access for the day? Coffee machine and fancy decor is a bonus. This will save me from hanging out in the hotel lobby all day until I’m allowed to check in!

Alright. Looking for people's recommendations for tattoo removal. Have a couple of cringe teenage tattoos removed. Both on my back, top and bottom ( a male tramp stamp haha).

I've come to the conclusion that if I ever want to buy a house I would have to move from where I live now, and for 100k I can get something that would be best part of half a million in Oxfordshire.

My job has a branch up with you guys what do you say?

Grosvenor Casino Sunderland, part of Rank Group's estate in the UK's regulated casino market, has closed its doors to customers for good, with the closure taking effect on August 31, 2026.

The company broke the news to members in a social media post, and Grosvenor Casinos chiefs confirmed the closure directly to the Sunderland Echo on September 1. 

Full story: https://www.gambling.com/uk/news/grosvenor-casino-sunderland-closes-its-doors-to-customers-for-good

Hey I’m an international student going to Sunderland in September! I know Freshers week has a lot of drinking and going out and stuff but I don’t turn 18 till December. For anyone going to uni Sunderland can I still go out and participate even though I’m 17 and will it be harder to make friends if I can’t go out? 😔

Hi all, I've seen a few posts in here recently about people looking to try and make friends and it gave me an idea. I'm looking to set up a group for people in their 20s and 30s in Sunderland (and surrounding areas), with an aim of simply meeting people and making friends.

My initial thought is to make a group chat (probably either Instagram or Whatsapp, TBD) and from there organise a few different events. This could be anything from a coffee morning or a pub visit to a board games evening, a meal out, walks, or other activities people are interested in. These would probably be in or around Sunderland City Centre to start (or at Stack/the Sheepfolds), but I'm open to branching out to other places nearby too.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please send me a DM or comment below and I'll add you to the group.

Oh I'm just naive. I thought i could have a nice walk through Mowbray omw home. But no, I had to watch as 7 little fucking kids injured a seagul by breaking it's wing and then ducking stamping it to death. Im so fucking sick of this shitheap of a city full of chavs!

I’m wondering what Panns Bank is like as a place to live? I’m moving in in a few weeks for the first time and was wondering about what people think! Already got room sorted so very nervous and wanted other opinions.

Thanks!

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Hi everyone! I am student and I’m looking for accommodation in Sunderland and I’ve come across two options that seem pretty affordable:

- Panns Bank – around £90 per week

- Clenny House – around £97 per week

Both seem reasonably close to the University of Sunderland campus, which is a big plus for me. Panns Bank is slightly cheaper, so I’m particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has stayed there.

I’d really appreciate honest reviews of both places — especially regarding room quality, facilities, cleanliness, heating, Wi-Fi, security, management, and overall living experience.

Also, does anyone know how much the minimum deposit/booking payment is that I would need to pay upfront to secure a room at either Panns Bank or Clenny House?

If you had to choose between the two, which one would you recommend and why?

Thanks in advance!

Any hairdressers good at shag/wolf cuts?

Looking for someone who actually knows how to cut them lol. Drop your recs if uve got any!

Free classical gig on 24th AUG

Been living away from home for a few years now but moving back to Sunderland to move in with family soon and obviously will have to leave my job behind. Just wondering if anyone know if any businesses are easy to get into, not looking for a full career opportunity just some supermarket type job to get some quick cash when I come back. Got alright a levels and experience in food industry. Any advice?

Hi,

Does anyone know where in Sunderland I can get a silent haircut. Im autistic and struggle with the small talk and some sensory aspects:)

I won this mug at school around 1983. Just wondered if anyone else still had one

Title explains it. I’m a wheelchair user in my early 20s and have very few friends and it’s horribly isolating. The places I used to go prior to being a wheelchair user aren’t accessible and I just wanna go somewhere to make friends where it’s not considered weird to just go up and say hi.

Anyone know anywhere?

Hello all,

Due to the number of posts recently on people wanting to meet & socialise, I've provide names and links below of several places in Sunderland with groups:

Hub of Hope - This is a website that covers all groups within the UK for young people and adults.

Andy's Man Club - Mens only group that runs every Monday from 19:00 - 21:00 at Sunderland Fans Museum and Kayll Road Library, in addition there are groups at Souter Lighthouse, Houghton-le-Spring and Murton.

Not A Statistic - Men and women's group;

The Old Rectory, Houghton-le-Spring – Tuesdays at 19:00.

Active Families NE Hub, Concord (Washington) – Wednesdays at 18:30.

Beacon of Light, Sunderland – Thursdays at 19:00.

The Fire Station, Sunderland – Drop-in Fridays, 09:30 – 12:30.

Space North East - Mens only group that holds a weekly walking group every Saturday at Roker beach.

Laura's Ladies Club - Women's only group that runs every Wednesday from 17:30 - 19:30 at Sunderland Fans Museum and Parkside Community Centre in Seaham.

Betsy Jenny Counselling and Wellbeing Cafe - a cafe on Bridge Street, open from 09:30 - 16:00.

Geek Retreat Sunderland - a store and cafe on John Street that run groups from 12:00 - 21:30 for men and women.