Hundreds attended this year’s Unity in the Community event as it celebrated all walks of life that make up Wearside.
The free event returned for its third year with a joyous jam-packed programme of music, family entertainment, food, voluntary and community stalls.
Hosted at Sunderland Minster, the event aims to strengthen community connections, celebrate local talent, and create opportunities for people from all backgrounds to come together in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
“We moved the event to August for our third year and the turnout has been amazing,” said Member of Unity in Sunderland Organising Committee and Canon Provost of Sunderland Minster, Revd Canon Clare MacLaren.
“We’re delighted people have responded so positively to the event. There are so many organisations doing brilliant work in Sunderland, enriching the community and people’s lives.
“We have a very diverse congregation and it’s lovely to see so many familiar faces as well as people who perhaps might not have visited the Minster before. Our church is at the heart of the city and holding an event like this, that’s at the heart of the community, is exactly what we’re about.”
5. Blooming great idea
Southwick-based community garden project Just Let Your Soul Grow created a huge banner using fruits as paint. | Sunderland Echo
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6. Sunderland United
The joyous event celebrates community, culture and creativity. | Sunderland Echo
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7. Unfolding Theatre
Unfolding Theatre performed their community-led project, Dear Sunderland, as well as displaying the letters from residents which inspired the piece. | Sunderland Echo
8. Sunderland's largest mosque
Representatives from the Anwaar e Madinah in St Mark's Road gave out free food and were on hand to answer questions. | Sunderland Echo