The community has always been at the heart of the Fans Museum, whether that is viewing the collection or events at the museum or our many community outreach events. Our outreach covers care schemes, schools, hospitals, shopping centres and much more. See our timeline below for the history of our community and outreach work
Day two of the Edsheeran Concert with live music, multiple bars and beautiful grounds including a visit from Lynden Gooch no less. The sun was high and we had so many visitors enjoy their time, just showing how unique of a venue we are.
As Learning Disability week is fast approaching NHS Sunderland CCG organised a city-wide event for adults with a diagnosed learning disability in which we thank them for the invite, allowing us to do what we do best. The event specifically focused on “Living Life with a Learning Disability” such as:…
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to one of our family You are sorely missed by family and friends Angela, and your flower display is ringing brightness just like you always did.
Well folks, recently we were approached by Jonny Langley and ever so moved by the story he shared. In honour of Gary Goodings, the fans museum was chosen to host his 1st memorial walk, a special annual event we see growing and growing. Originally from Hendon, born 1958, Gary lived…
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Recently we opened our doors for a wonderful birthday party – Dale’s 50th – which we are thankful to have been a part of . A fantastic time was had by all, even more so with such a unique venue: our 1973 trophy making the rounds which sure brought plenty…
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Brilliant fans came from all over the world today with Legend Bobby Kerr starting the new season off right; making lasting memories. Not only that but we had fans from Canada who will certainly be returning to the museum again. As always, our trophies and match-worn shirts brought many smiles,…
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Raising awareness for prostate cancer is very close to our hearts and what could be a better way than Bedale AFC chairman H Martyn Coombs donating the New Heck sponsored football strip to the fans museum as featured in the Sunderland Echo. Not only are the Heck strips already on…
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Another brilliant gathering held at the museum, this time for Brian Lamb and Christine. Friends from around the world met with Bobby Kerr while lifting the FA cup which certainly made memories with Brian meeting the little general along with brothers Michael and Martyn Coombs, not to forget Ian, Mandy,…
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A wonderful day was had by so many at the museum with legend Bobby Kerr making memories with families and fans alike while the FA and world cup made smiles all around. If that wasn’t enough, the weather made it perfect to use our blue benches which was enjoyed especially…
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Some excellent fans from around the world came to the museum and every one of them was blown away by what we do; Player shirts worn with smiles, our trophies creating lasting #memories and our outdoor seating working brilliantly with the weather. Fans Enjoying themselves Don’t take our word for…
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Our trophies and match-worn shirts made lasting memories as always with fans Sunderland and Rotherham alike.Not only that but we had fans from Scotland and Australia which just shows we can attract an international audience. As always,creating lasting experiences which can’t be found anywhere else. But don’t take our word…
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A brilliant day at Hope Street Xchange for the University of Sunderland maker’s market with our match worn shirts making plentiful memories. How great is it that we can share the likes of Maradonna, Beckham, Henderson and Pelè with fans. Not to mention the FA and world cup making the…
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1973 legend Bobby Kerr made his rounds again today, sharing match day moments with Sunderland and Preston fans while creating a few memories too. Our FA and world cups helped create so many smiles around the museum with our match-worn shirts, such as Piper, Elmohamady and Rae providing an unforgettable…
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As always our FA and world cup trophies made lasting memories with Sunderland and Blackpool fans alike. Not only that but Bobby Kerr started spreading smiles with our Danish friends too. We would also like to welcome our new team member; Fiona who has already proven popular. Furthermore, Doug from…
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How lovely is it to see not just our former players enjoy the Fans Museum experience but the parents of our current players too. A warm thank you to John, farther of Jack Clarke, for coming in and having a great chat with Martin Scott, a former player, about how…
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A brilliant crowd to be sure, we had Wigan and Sunderland fans lifting the FA and World cup while legend Bobby Kerr made lasting memories – like with young Christensen from Bishop Auckland as seen above – even reminiscing with the Scottish Sunderland Supporters Branch who came down for the…
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What an amazing site to see we have been nominated for six awards, 4 for the museum and another 2 for the founder. So, a warm Thank you to Voluntary & Community Action Sunderland (VCAS) for allowing us to be part of this great organisation and for enabling projects like…
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Starting 2023 with #Positives Can I personally thank Leo Pearlman @fulwell73productions for supporting us as uniform sponsor, they are amazing Also to all those who have worked alongside us, watch out for some amazing stories, and an abundance of images that capture #memories like no other. All the very best…
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It started 50 years today, dare to dream So with that in mind, we started the year with our first outreach project and what a day it was Making memories is our goal, and supporting those who need it more so is our passion, an amazing day with North East…
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Ooooh it’s started, #1973 all in aid of Willow Burn Hospice a huge shout out to everyone involved at @consettbranch
From Denmark.dk to CONSETT S.A.F.C.S.A. A day that not only raised funds to support Willow Burn Hospice but to build the awareness for United minds football club The day started with around 50 attending after a friendly game of football between the guys and a Danish team called JIK Fodbold.…
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A great day was had by all, and more images to follow folks, so keep watching Well done to Jo, Cath and all who have put in the time and effort to bring our #Fans together from all around the world International Fans Day – SAFC IFD 2023 has been…
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An amazing day was had by all, bringing former players together to meet fans from all around the world. Huge appreciation to all the staff at the The Fire Station and to Paul Callaghan John Mowbray for the support in what we do, truly amazing Now for more thank yous,…
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What an amazing event Sunderland Football Club created, we would like to say thank you for bringing these concerts to our City of Sunderland and long may they continue to provide support for local independent businesses and community groups like ourselves, we truly appreciate it all Anyone who attended last…
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Well what a weekend it was, thank you everyone who chose to support our beautiful venue, we truly appreciate it What was amazing that a lot who attended from all over the country were told about us from boyfriends, husbands who have been in following tbere team when they played…
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What an honour to have been donated John Tones not only in attendance, but to be the testing home for his a Freedom of The City accolade. A few names and faces were in attendance to surprise John, and yet more positive memories were forged. John had a chance to…
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The futures bright… and what an amazing group of children we had, all attended from Let’s Talk SARA – Southwick We just had to look at what it takes to extend what we do and create a youth club to help the children of the area, and to offer them an…
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The most important thing, Is You, let the journey begin #team #together #mentalhealth we go again Wednesday so if you want to move your world forward, let us know, and we’ll gladly make it happen
An amazing day to say the least, rekindling #memories and engaging with lovely staff and tenants of Karbon Homes Tudor Court in Middlesbrough Howard & Kenneth were just 2 of the amazing tenants and Howard being 95 was a wealth of knowledge once we got those stories started, it’s not…
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Another amazing night seeing a growing group of all ages and abilities get together to push themselves #Physically and #Mentally Not only are we seeing the guys perform with a desire, but confidence and ability is a visual at this early stage, but what we love most, is how those…
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