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
We know what we can offer, but do you. Please get In touch via info@fansmuseum.org as we may just surprise you all in what we do in and around the region. And thank you so much Sunderland People First Co-operative CIC for these amazing Images, we certainly enjoyed the day…
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A night with Paul Stewart at the Fans Museum. Paul will tell tell all about his time at Sunderland in their first ever season in the Premier League and the heart-breaking relegation in the final game. Food included and co-hosted with BBC’s Jeff Brown, all for £15
We will be announcing some great news soon but how about this little treat for families and those who attended. Introducing 2 Sunderland AFC players to the one and only Bobby Kerr at Silksworth Tennis & Gym as well as families, doing what we do best, creating #memories But who…
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The Fans Museum visited Prince Bishops Shopping Centre in Durham where many children and adults alike were able to try on their favourite football shirts. Any donations received went to supporting St Cuthbert’s Hospice http://www.princebishops.co.uk/events/the-fans-museum-comes-to-prince-bishops-shopping-centre
Wow what a busy week, meeting some amazing fans and groups, some who we will be supporting so much more too. Really great seeing the group from Sunderland Care and Support we really hope you enjoyed what we can offer you all.
Well what a day, what as been created by the passion of selflessness of our team is beyond belief. Thank you to the team today and for all the hard work that’s gone on behind the scenes. Thank you to Ann, Jo and John from Gentoo Group for being part…
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As a team are very proud to do what we do within our community and region, many of it not mentioned, but it’s not only tough times for the team but everyone. Most of the team are at a vulnerable age, as well as 95% of them under heavy medication,…
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On Tuesday 10th of March our #ShineyMarras visited the Fans Museum, a visit they all enjoyed. Unfortunately with #Coronavirus this like other groups can’t meet in ShARP, which is sad and a worry as social contact is so important for positive mental health, please do keep in touch with older…
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So after a week doing school meal deliveries, and odd days shopping, we ended up dropping off face paints to the children at Fulwell Junior School. Let’s see how that progressed; Not only the students, but our team members and the cooks at the school too ??? Also, any nurses…
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So today we started supporting a local school, the importance of what we have carried out is an essential requirement due to impact of Covid, by Vertu motors being our partner providing the minibus made this service invaluable. We delivered up to 40 school meals daily to support children and…
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Another productive day supplying the hot food to a care scheme in Sunderland for Gentoo Group and actually seeing a couple of faces I know who visit the us at the Fans Museum too. Another little idea to coincide with our deliveries, is to deliver a mobile library, We have…
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Woolston not only saves, but delivers with the support of partners Vertu Motors Another amazing start to the week, this week and for the next 5 weeks we will have Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston working alongside a number of our team, enabling hot food to be delivered to care…
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During the coronavirus lockdown, a former Sunderland player or manager sent us a video message every day to keep us entertained. View a few of the messages below or visit our YouTube channel to see more Kevin Phillips Niall Quinn Bobby Kerr Paolo Di Canio Chris Coleman Click here…
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May 5th 2020, Covid won’t stop us from engaging and keeping dreams alive. What a great day we have had today, taking the captain who lifted the FA cup for Sunderland in 1973, Bobby Kerr. Being able to deliver this was a huge surprise to all of the tenants in…
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The Fans Museum are creating a memorial garden for bereaved families to remember their loved ones claimed by coronavirus. Working with Sunderland City Council and housing firm Gentoo, the Fans Museum are creating a place where people can come and reflect about their loved ones after they have passed away.…
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Limited Edition VAUX bottles signed by Frank Nicholson are now available from the Fans Museum for £25. These bottles are over 100 years old and come with a certificate. You can buy one on our Shop here https://shop.fansmuseum.org/products/vaux-limited-edition-bottle
Well we certainly know there were many happy faces yesterday for Father’s day, and here’s a few pics of those who had them delivered by us, oh and a very special gentleman ??⚽️❤️ If we can help you for a birthday surprise, why not send us a message, we have…
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Another amazing birthday surprise today, happy 76th Peter, it was lovely meeting you and your wife Ann and having a good old chat and reminiscing from days gone by. Thank you to Lee Bogan who may have just made his dads birthday one he will never ever forget. We can…
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The Fans Museum talks to Manchester United about their charity worth with Under 21 goalkeeper Paul Woolston. Arguably the biggest club in the world and amazing how appreciative they are in what we are doing in our community. Thank you everyone, we surely are the best team of fans, in…
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During the Covid-19 outbreak and beyond, the Fans Museum volunteers have been helping the most in need by delivering meals in the local area. These volunteers include former Sunderland cup winning captain Bobby Kerr and current Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston To read more about Paul’s experience with the Fans…
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Watch the Community Shield live at the Fans Museum with a host of former professional footballers from Sunderland including Micky Horswill, Nick Pickering and Bobby Kerr. 1st August Doors open at 2:30PM with kickoff at 5:30PM £10 A great day was had at the Fans Museum for the FA…
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A huge Happy Birthday to our latest #Ambassador Paul Woolston For those who don’t know, Paul is a professional player for Manchester United and a huge Sunderland AFC fan. We all hope you have an amazing birthday and we can’t wait to see you when you are back home.
So pleased we have this original sign in the #fansmuseum just think about those days, who made the pies, who sold them, and come on, who ate them ? #matchdaymemories we will be bringing them back very soon to help our families and friends who suffer with all aspects of…
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Watch the Community Shield live at the Fans Museum with a host of former professional footballers from Sunderland 29th August Doors open at 1:30PM with kickoff at 4:30PM All tickets are reserved seating at £10 per seat Well what a day yesterday, watching the SAFC game first then the Community Shield. Thank you everyone who…
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Huge thank you to Sunderland Strollers for their continued support, Bobby and our team loved seeing you all again. Last night presentation was a great social event for them all and great to see many new faces attend, thank you Gary Dunmore and Harry for allowing us to be part…
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Amazing news after a number of sad incidents at the Museum. Very proud and immensely humbled of all that voted for us, a huge thank you to Voluntary & Community Action Sunderland (VCAS) for the determination to make these awards happen after what started out as a normal year, to…
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Huge Happy Birthday to George “Tha Knars” Harrison. Certainly will brighten up anyone’s day and he’s a canny turn ya knar ??????⚽️❤️ Have a lovely day George, from myself and all the team ❤️
How about this visitor ???????? Many will no doubt of heard of a Legendary Rock band called Deep Purple ? ? ? ? And how amazing it’s been showing Don Airey around, and sharing our vision of creating a destination that will encourage tourism, and put a huge ?? to…
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Educating some of our younger team members to the importance of what today means. Also, thank you to Nigel Taylor for attending and being present for the 2 minute silence to those who sacrificed their lives. ❤️
Well another birthday visit today. All the very best Peter Rippon, 65 today. Peter like many others is in lockdown but we don’t leave our team behind, no matter what. And not a bad tipple, his favorite, Double Maxim and a box of Ferraro’s ???❤️⚽️