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Sunderland Old Township Heritage Society's faithful attendees attended this year's Rector Gray memorial service at his graveside in the memorial gardens despite occasional showers. The service was led by Father Andrew of St Ignatius Church. Flowers were provided by Bill Dove, and welcome warm refreshments were served afterwards in Donnison School .
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Feb 2016, 09:32 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2016, 09:35 BST
Members of Sunderland Old Township with Father Andrew at the graveside of Rector Gray in the memorial gardens.Members of Sunderland Old Township with Father Andrew at the graveside of Rector Gray in the memorial gardens.
Members of Sunderland Old Township with Father Andrew at the graveside of Rector Gray in the memorial gardens.

At their AGM last week The Friends of Sunderland Museums elected Ashley Sutherland as their chairman, to replace Elsie Ronald, who was standing down after 10 years in the post.

Join costume designer Meredith Towne for a lively, informative talk celebrating women’s fashion throughout history. Glitz and Glamour will feature a display of original costumes and accessories. The event will take place at Sunderland City Library and Arts Centre on Tuesday, March 8, at 10.30am. Booking is essential, visit www.sunderland.gov.uk/libraries.

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At their AGM last week The Friends of Sunderland Museums elected Ashley Sutherland as Chairman, to replace Elsie Ronald who was standing down after ten years.At their AGM last week The Friends of Sunderland Museums elected Ashley Sutherland as Chairman, to replace Elsie Ronald who was standing down after ten years.
At their AGM last week The Friends of Sunderland Museums elected Ashley Sutherland as Chairman, to replace Elsie Ronald who was standing down after ten years.

The next Lovell Lecture will be held on Monday, February 29, from 1pm – 3pm at the Donnison School, Church Walk. Speaker Jack Curtis will be talking about The Old Barracks: Sunderland. Entrance is £3, members £2.50, which includes refreshments.

Sunderland Pianoforte Society will meet in the Sunderland Pottery Room at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Burdon Road, on Tuesday, March 8, for its 442nd recital at 7.15pm with Dario Llanos Javierre. Full subscription (6 recitals) £60, individual recitals £12.50, accompanied children (16 and under) free, full-time students and those in receipt of benefit £6. The programme will include Liszt: Grosses Koncert solo S176. Albeniz: 4 pieces from lberia. Turina: Cinco danzas gitanas. Beethoven: Sonata (TBA).

The next Sunderland University public lecture at the Murray Library Lecture Theatre will be given by Sir Peter Bazalgette, Chairman of Arts Council England, who will speak on Why We Invest Public Money in Arts and Culture tomorrow at 6.30pm. Tickets are free, available from the university online store or by ringing 5153265.

Sunderland Antiquarian Society Archives at the Sunderland Antiquarian and Heritage Centre, 6 Douro Terrace is now open for research on Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays from 9.30am to noon. Note the new opening day, Fridays.

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At their AGM last week The Friends of Sunderland Museums elected Ashley Sutherland as Chairman, to replace Elsie Ronald who was standing down after ten years.At their AGM last week The Friends of Sunderland Museums elected Ashley Sutherland as Chairman, to replace Elsie Ronald who was standing down after ten years.
At their AGM last week The Friends of Sunderland Museums elected Ashley Sutherland as Chairman, to replace Elsie Ronald who was standing down after ten years.

A friendly Bridge Club would welcome new members, partners not needed, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1pm to 4.30pm in the lounge of Beaumont Lodge, Toward Road. For further information, ring 5971941.