From the 17th to the 21st May is ‘Walk Your Way’ to school week. For more information on walking to school and the benefits that you can get from walking click here
Published: 12/08/2010
The Split Festival 2010 is set up to be one of the top festivals in the North East. read more
Published: 30/04/2010
Young People had a Ball at a recent Youth Opportunity Fund Event held at the National Glass Centre. read more
Published: 30/04/2010
Oxclose and District Young People’s Project celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a concert on Friday 7th May at Springwell Community Centre. read more
Published: 28/04/2010
Fundraising bikers aged 16 to 25 are wanted to take part in a charity bike ride on the 13th May 2010. read more
Published: 09/04/2010
Interested in the Internet? Do you have ideas about how the Internet can be used to help young people put forward their views and get their voice heard? If you do then you may well be interested to get involved in N'gage!! read more
Published: 07/04/2010
Have your say on sexual health issues in a new online consultation. read more
Published: 01/04/2010
If you are aged 17 plus and are interested in working with young people or are already a volunteer working in youth club settings then why not apply to the Introduction to Youth Work Course run by Sunderland City Council. read more
Published: 31/03/2010
From the 17th to the 21st May is 'Walk Your Way' to school week. read more
Published: 25/01/2010
Results are now in for the UK Youth Parliament Election in Sunderland 2010 read more
Published: 05/01/2010
Let's talk about sex! Health chiefs have welcomed a new campaign to get people talking about contraception. read more
Swim Unlimited
Published: 07 January 2009
Swimmers both young and old can now go swimming for free. Anyone aged 16 or under and those aged 60 or over will get free admission to Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Washington Leisure Centre , Raich Carter Leisure and the two new 25 metre pools that have recently been built at Silksworth and at Hetton.
Sunderland City Council is one of 211 councils offering a free swimming scheme as part of a two year project which aims to encourage more people to get involved in sport and physical activity. All that you will need to swim free is proof of your age and a valid Life Card for the Sunderland Aquatic Centre and Washington Leisure Centre, as well as the two new pools at Silksworth and Hetton opening later this year or a Connect Card if you wish to use the Raich Carter Leisure Centre. The Life card is available for free for those aged 18 and under. You can find the application form for the Life Card here
For those age 16 and under, free admission means anytime outside of school hours. You can swim for free at any general swim session but if you wish to attend the Adult and Family Sessions you will need to be accompanied by an adult. Times of sessions vary depending on the location – contact the venue for more details. For details of swimming times call Sunderland Aquatic Centre on 0191 5616161, Washington Leisure Centre on 0191 2193400 and the Raich Carter centre on 0191 5532333.The free scheme does not cover activities led by an instructor such as Aquafit Classes or Learn to Swim Sessions.
The free swimming scheme is jointly funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Department of Health, Department for Work and Pensions, the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Communities and Local Government.
For further information check out some Frequently Asked Questions please click here
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