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.”
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