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2024
Fans Hub 06/07/24
Fans Hub 06/07/24

A poignant day today, so how about sharing some images from the guys who attended and performed amazingly in horrendous conditions, that’s the proof of their determination to build a better and positive life Our Hub is built on the power of a bond, one that they know they have…
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Sunderland Public User Transport User Group Meeting at The Fans Museum! 17/07/2024

Chair, Alec McFadden welcomed all the members present to the second meeting of the SPTUG, this is a special day for transport activists. The Labour Government was announced in the Kings Speech that the Railways will be re-nationalised, and the Private Bus Companies and the Better Bus Bill will allow…
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Fans Museum visits The Word in South Shields
The Word South Shields

The Fans Museum delivered a 5 day Football Takeover at The Word in South Shields.  There were hundreds of items of memorabilia for fans to look at and even try on as well as games and special guests

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Fans Museum Hosts Julio Arca Talk In
Fans Museum Hosts Julio Arca Talk In

A huge thank you to all who attended our Julio Arca talk in on Friday, to help raise awareness for cervical cancer and raise for Amber’s Legacy and Swan Lodge Life House Another big thank you to Phil Pollard for being compere, we truly appreciate the support you offer us…
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Fans Museum Visitors 16th August
Fans Museum Visitors 16th August

What a week at the #FansMuseum ! Thanks to everyone who came along last week! We’ve had visitors as far as the Netherlands and Cornwall. We hope you all enjoyed your time at the museum  

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Brewers Decorating Helps Fans Museum
Brewers Decorating Helps Fans Museum

How amazing is it to get support from an amazing company on our doorstep, Brewers Decorator Centres We are certainly all ready now for our maxing fans to visit us on Sunday having 60 external tables all sanded and painted by some amazing young men too from Learning Curve Group…
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Fans Museum hosts Training In Care Event
Fans Museum hosts Training In Care Event

Are you or someone you know Interested in Volunteering in #Sunderland? If so, come along to the Fans Museum tomorrow, for fully funded training with Training in Care funded by UK government and Sunderland City Council. See other details below in the flyer Please share if this is something that…
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Fans Hub v South Tyneside Ability 21/08/24
Fans Hub v South Tyneside Ability 21/08/24

Super Proud What can I say, another match for the #Hub teams, we took 2 teams to play South Tyneside Ability Fc and the games were both very tight for the first 15 minutes, both games, then we got going. The results are always emphasised in triumph, but the biggest…
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Fans Museum Visitors August 23rd!
Fans Museum Visitors August 23rd!

Another fantastic week at the #FansMuseum ! Thanks to everyone who came along and tried on our shirts. We hope you enjoyed your time at the Museum and thank you for your support We hope you all have a great weekend and hope to see more of you next week

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Fans Museum Visits Hedworth Court
Fans Museum Visits Hedworth Court

We will be in Hedworth Court today between 12 and 4, with our collection. We have plenty to see, so make sure to come down if you’re in the area, and test your table table football skills! If you do pop down, make sure to take a complimentary Sunderland AFC…
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Fans Museum Visits Dock Street and Church Street North
Fans Museum Visits Dock Street and Church Street North

We will be out again today for Gentoo Group in Dock street and Church street North between 12 and 4 with some of our collection! Make sure to pop down if you’re in the area, and maybe get try on one of the shirts of your heroes If you do…
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Fans Hub to The Customs House for Wearmouth Bridge Play
Fans Hub to The Customs House for Wearmouth Bridge Play

We couldn’t wait for the performance at the The Customs House Ben Gettings play set on our amazing Wearmouth Bridge brings to the forefront the awareness of Mental Health and the connectivity of us #Fans we are proud that our Fans Hub will be in attendance pushing boundaries and raising…
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Fans score with The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Fans Museum

Today, The Fans Museum is delighted to announce the award of a £99,080 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The grant will enable us to create two full-time posts – in the Technology and Commercial fields – that will see us begin to digitise The Fans Museum’s collection, saving…
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Mental Health Hub does CSCS Cards
Mental Health Hub does CSCS Cards

Happy Monday everyone. A very proud scene, seeing a number of the Mental Health Hub and the team who form part of our Austism group take a week long training course, along with Karl. The ability to set a new mindset should really be with us all to do so,…
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Join Our Team
Join Our Team

Thanks to the amazing funding by The National Lottery Heritage Fund we are now able to offer 2 new job roles which will have a huge impact on the future of The Fans Museum. The new Commercial Development Lead will be instrumental in developing commercial activities which will create income…
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Sunderland Public User Transport Group Meeting at The Fans Museum! 26/09/2024

Held on Thursday 26 September 2024 at the Fans’ Museum, Sunderland 1 – Introduction The Chair Alec McFadden opened the meeting, welcoming all eight delegates in attendance. He thanked them for their time and participation in Sunderland Public Transport Users Group’s (SPTUG) ongoing work. 2 – Attendance Alec McFadden (Chair)…
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Fans Hub 09/10/24
Fans Hub 09/10/24

Building a unique and powerful #Hub to support those who just need to realise they have a #purpose in life  The togetherness from this group is truly amazing, so much is being shared to enable any demons to be put aside and the #positivity back at the forefront of their lives. Do you want to be…
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Fans Hub 30/10/24
Fans Hub 30/10/24

Building a unique and powerful #Hub to support those who just need to realise they have a #purpose in life  The togetherness from this group is truly amazing, so much is being shared to enable any demons to be put aside and the #positivity back at the forefront of their lives. Do you want to be…
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Fans Museum Visits the Alexandra DDOT Centre! 05/11/24
Fans Museum Visits the Alexandra DDOT Centre! 05/11/24

We visited the Alexandra care unit and could showcase our great memorabilia of Sunderland football team. The patients thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you so much for allowing us to be there, everyone had a wonderful time!

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Fans Hub 13/11/24
Fans Hub 13/11/24

Building a unique and powerful #Hub to support those who just need to realise they have a #purpose in life  The togetherness from this group is truly amazing, so much is being shared to enable any demons to be put aside and the #positivity back at the forefront of their lives. Do you want to be…
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Fans Hub 27/11/24
Fans Hub 27/11/24

Building a unique and powerful #Hub to support those who just need to realise they have a #purpose in life  The togetherness from this group is truly amazing, so much is being shared to enable any demons to be put aside and the #positivity back at the forefront of their lives. Do you want to be…
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Sunderland Public Transport User Group Meeting at The Fans Museum 28/11/2024
Sunderland Public Transport User Group Meeting at The Fans Museum 28/11/2024

Minutes of the Sunderland Public Transport User Group (SPTUG) Meeting Date: 28th November Time: 4:45 PM Venue: The Fan Museum, Sunderland Chair: Alec McFadden 1. Welcome and Introductions Chair Alec McFadden opened the meeting, welcoming attendees, including new members Helmut Izaks (ARMS, PCS) and five Sunderland taxi drivers. He thanked…
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Fans Hub 12/12/24
Fans Hub 12/12/24

At the Fans Museum, we believe football is more than just a game—it’s a community, a connection, and a lifeline for many. We recognise the daily challenges that individuals face, from anxiety and loneliness to simply needing a listening ear. That’s why our Fans Hub Team is here—a welcoming and…
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2025
Northern Region Pensioners Convention Response to the North East Local Transport Plan

Northern Region Pensioners Convention Response to the North East Local Transport Plan A Vision for a Transport System that Works for Older People The Northern Region Pensioners Convention (NPC) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the North East Local Transport Plan (LTP) consultation. Older people are among the most frequent…
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Sunderland Public Transport User Group Meeting at the Fans Museum! 30/01/2025

1 – Introduction The Chair Alec McFadden welcomed all present to the meeting and thanked Michael for the hospitality, including the wood fire. Alec also thanked all members for their contributions to the NE Transport Consultation Submission, in particular regard to Chris Lawlor and Phil Young. The SPTUG submission is…
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Fans Hub on the Stadium Of Light Tour!
Fans Hub on the Stadium Of Light Tour!

A huge thank you to Sunderland AFC for inviting the Fans Museum Mental Health Hub to have a tour of the stadium. They had all had a fantastic experience #SAFC #Sunderland #Fanshub #PassionWithAPurpose

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Fans Hub at Sunderland vs Luton!
Fans Hub at Sunderland vs Luton!

A massive thank you to Sunderland AFC for inviting our Mental Health Team to watch this nail biting top of the table push! A push that will continue as the matched ended 2-0! A great night for all Sunderland supporters and Fans Hub members!

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The Fans Museum Visits Sunderland University
The Fans Museum Visits Sunderland University

A huge thank you to Sunderland University for giving us a guided tour around the amazing facilities that they have at St Peters Campus. It was great to meet some of the lecturers and students, we are really looking forward to working together on some incredible projects at the Fans…
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World Delirium Awareness Day 18/03/25
World Delirium Awareness Day 18/03/25

Delirium Superheroes land at the Alexandre Care Centre! We celebrate 10 years of raising awareness for World Delirium Awareness Day 2025 as well as celebrating our achievements and 10 years of the Alexandra Centre. Check out 10 years of raising awareness, raising funds and celebrating our HELPA team who provide…
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Fans Hub 19/03/25
Fans Hub 19/03/25

At the Fans Museum, we believe football is more than just a game—it’s a community, a connection, and a lifeline for many. We recognise the daily challenges that individuals face, from anxiety and loneliness to simply needing a listening ear. That’s why our Fans Hub Team is here—a welcoming and…
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