See the history of the Fans Museum from where it all started and the journey we have been on to get to where we are today
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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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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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
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
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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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!
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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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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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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