Sunderland’s Foundational Businesses Academy celebrates first “graduates”

the first “graduates” from the Sunderland Foundational Businesses Academy with (centre, holding flowers) retail expert and course leader, Karen Williamson.

An innovative scheme which was set up to support Sunderland’s independent, small businesses has been called “life changing” by the participants. Sunderland’s BIDs – which includes the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – launched the initiative late last year, inviting SMEs to take part in the Foundational Businesses Academy. The bronze level sessions […]

See out the month at Sunderland’s Sunniside Market

Wear Beer

Food producers, crafters and artists will be out and about this weekend (Feb 28) as Sunderland’s Sunniside Market returns. The monthly event will be taking up residence at Sunniside Gardens from 10am until 3pm bringing together a mix of delicious food, drinks and art creators. The event – organised by Local Heroes and Sunderland’s BIDs […]

Sunderland prepares to serve up restaurant week…

Sunderland Restaurant Week

Foodies will once again be able to sample some of the best dishes on Wearside as Sunderland Restaurant Week gets set to return. Restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars across the city are lining up to take part in the initiative which will be held from 7 to 15 March. And not only can customers enjoy […]