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Noticed a sign in Sunniside saying it'll be closed to traffic 9th Feb for Lunar new year celebrations.

Not seen owt advertised for it? But they've decorated with laterns in advance.
 

Bob Fleming said:
Noticed a sign in Sunniside saying it'll be closed to traffic 9th Feb for Lunar new year celebrations.

Not seen owt advertised for it? But they've decorated with laterns in advance.
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Opening Times
11 AM - 3 PM

Entry Fee
No

Booking Required
No

Venue
Sunniside Gardens

Lunar New Year is a festival celebrating the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar calendar. Sunderland City Centre will celebrate the occasion on 9 February this year in Sunniside Gardens.

We have lots planned for everyone to enjoy, including Dragon Dances, creative workshops, dazzling performances, food, drink and much more!

Dance in the Year of the Snake with us as we celebrate Lunar New Year.

From the SBID site.

Sunderland Business Improvement District
 
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Slightly off topic but I had to go to Bishop Auckland town centre yesterday. What an absolute hole. There is a stretch of Newgate Street that should just be knocked down. The rest isn’t much better. If ever an illustration of the decline of the high street was needed, look no further.

That bloke who is investing in Bishop Auckland must be crackers.
 
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Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan said:
Slightly off topic but I had to go to Bishop Auckland town centre yesterday. What an absolute hole. There is a stretch of Newgate Street that should just be knocked down. The rest isn’t much better. If ever an illustration of the decline of the high street was needed, look no further.

That bloke who is investing in Bishop Auckland must be crackers.
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Used to work in Bishop and it had problems then, however Newgate Street has really taken a hammering. The Council are trying to improve things, replacement bus station and new / extended car park but have to wait and see how that goes. The area around the Bishops Palace has improved leaps and bounds we pop over occasionally just for a walk around the deer park etc. Popping into Breaking Bread for a breakfast, something I wouldn't have considered a few years ago.
In summary some good bits, some not so good, but at least trying to improve.

The bloke who is investing in Bishop has made a difference, not that I know a lot about him, just a shame there isn't a few more willing to do the same,.
 
had a dodge through for the miner's exhibition at the winter gardens last night. great photography and recollections. the room is well lit and the whole experience is well worth taking an hour to go and visit. pint after in the bridge hotel (first time and definitely be back), then the loser cruiser back to newcastle. that waiting area in the train station man :lol:
 
Walter H. White said:
Got a cracker lined up for Saturday.

Out with the wife and in laws - plans subject to slight change.

Meal in Knowledge.

Walk up to Bridge Hotel Vaults
Possible detour to Diego’s if women allow :lol:
Three Stories
Keel Tavern
The Peacock

Into the Fire Station for Hue & Cry.
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Diego’s is one of my locals now. Might be a bit Pansexual for my liking but the barmaids are nice and the beer is onpoint

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bobster999 said:
Never thought of a cheese and tomato pizza like that
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That’s exactly what it is mind.


Lavy is shared. I was in there getting a gypsies earlier and birds where asking me to not piss on the seat.


It’s amazing what this country will turn a blind eye to in the name of diversity . …



Grooming gangs being a case study
 
OldNewtown said:
Used to work in Bishop and it had problems then, however Newgate Street has really taken a hammering. The Council are trying to improve things, replacement bus station and new / extended car park but have to wait and see how that goes. The area around the Bishops Palace has improved leaps and bounds we pop over occasionally just for a walk around the deer park etc. Popping into Breaking Bread for a breakfast, something I wouldn't have considered a few years ago.
In summary some good bits, some not so good, but at least trying to improve.

The bloke who is investing in Bishop has made a difference, not that I know a lot about him, just a shame there isn't a few more willing to do the same,.
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Decline of ba is totally down to the council
 
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