Relax Kids and Charge Up Sunderland With Margaret

20/02/2026

Need an activity for the children over half-term?

Know any kids aged 𝟱-𝟭𝟭 (KS1&2) who 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 during next week's 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 holidays?
We're running a 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 next week, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 & 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺-𝟭𝗽𝗺!

The sessions are 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 but booking is essential, book here:
https://form.jotform.com/260392364376361

What's can young people expect?:
🎲Play games
🌳Get outdoors
🎨Do crafts and activities
♻️Learn about the environment
🖐Socialise, have fun and meet new people
🍈Nutritious meal included

⏱ Date/Time: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 & 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺-𝟭𝗽𝗺
📍Location: 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝘂𝗯, 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪, 𝗦𝗥𝟮 𝟴𝗝𝗫, just opposite valley Road School)

📩 youth@backonthemap.org
☎️ 0191 514 7844

20/02/2026

Another bargain day out! We've always wanted to go to Lilidorei (?) and I think we might with this offer! Just need to take a lottery ticket with you, so with any luck we'll be going with a few million in our back pockets! 🙂

🌸Half Price Entry to Alnwick Garden is available to book now for selected dates in March 🌸

✅ Thanks to National Lottery Good Causes

All you need to do is present a lottery ticket or scratch card on arrival (digital or physical). One per person. All National Lottery games are included and they can be from any date.

Dates:
7 & 8 March
11-15 March
18 March - 22 March

This will be popular and there are only a set number of tickets available each day so booking in advance via the Alnwick Garden website is highly recommended.

The discount is automatically applied at check out - I tried this and it worked out at £6.25 per standard adult ticket AND up to 4 children aged 16 or under go free with every adult.

🐾 Pet dogs on short leads are welcome to join you on Thursdays and Sundays (all other days are pet free).

Bargain! (This is the price without donation or gift aid).

If you fancy making a day of it, the half price discount also applies to Lilidorei for the same dates including combi tickets (additional charges will apply, including kids). No pet dogs are permitted in Lilidorei.

Any issues? The t&C's are available to view on the National Lottery Good Causes website and you can contact the venue if you need further assistance.

06/02/2026

Another free event in Sunderland, this time for Chinese New Year!

FREE Lunar New Year Celebrations in Sunderland. All you need to know 👇

⛩️ 1 March 11am-3pm
📌Sunniside Gardens
⛩️ Free entry, no booking required

Entertainment includes:
⛩️ Musical performances, classical and modern dance, musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments
⛩️ A fashion show.
⛩️A brand-new addition to this year’s programme – KPOP The Hunters!

❤️The day will showcase cultures from across Asia, including China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore.

🐉Visitors can enjoy an authentic dragon dance and take part in a range of workshops, including paper-cutting crafts celebrating the Year of the Horse.

🐴Younger children will be able to create Chinese figures and horse-themed bookmarks.

✒️There will also be opportunities to try the traditional arts of origami and calligraphy, while browsing a selection of Asian-inspired goods such as dragon puppets, masks and Chinese snacks.

🥣Food traders will reflect the theme of the day, with Japanese street food specialists Arigato, bubble waffle favourites Yum Yaba, and NJ Catering offering an exciting selection of Asian dishes.

26/01/2026

Activity number 4 - fancy a FREE day out at Washington Wetlands Trust?! Follow the link to claim 2 free tickets per email address! From the 2nd-8th February. This is a brilliant opportunity to get out in nature for a few hours which is always great for your wellbeing. 💜 https://www.facebook.com/100043878531919/posts/1447903036682300/?app=fbl

FREE Washington Wetlands tickets

Thanks to our follower Mark for sending across this deal.

Claim 2 free tickets for WWT Washington on selected dates here : https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/whats-on/world-wetlands-day-free-ticket-offer

This deal is likely to sell out quickly.

UPDATE : WWT Washington has posted that they have been inundated with emails and it will take some time to work through them all.

There's a nice play area, lots of accessible walks, a huge variety of birds, otters, wildlife hides, a cafe, indoor information room, wildlife areas and more to enjoy. It's a fab place for all ages to enjoy and I would recommend.

16/01/2026

Activity number 3 - Get on yer bike! https://www.facebook.com/100067337235360/posts/1185281983726365/

Sunderland Young People's Bike Project

14/01/2026

Second Activity! Does your child/young person see themselves as a performer? Maybe Drama Club is for them!

14/01/2026

First activity!! For all ages, get along and give those vocal chords a workout! It works out at £2.73 a session. https://www.facebook.com/share/1C5TdnbHzQ/

We are back!! Are you ready to sing?

Join Out Loud Voices for our first singing session of 2026 on Wednesday 14th January, there’s a groups for everyone and EVERY voice is welcome 🎤

🍀 Youth Choir: 17:30-19:00
🌻 Young Leaders: 17:30-19:30
🍎 Community Choir: 19:00-20:30
🔗 Sign up: https://forms.gle/mLXSG3TTTrfRwmw5A

Any question just ask. We can’t wait to see you next week.
Keep singing,
Charlotte and the Out Loud Voices team : )

14/01/2026

I've been chatting to a teacher today about screen time and the impact of it on children's sleep, moods and behaviour. Over the next few months I'll be sharing any local activities I see that are free or relatively cheap so that you can get your kids booked in and hopefully give them an alternative to the screens. I know in the Sunderland area there are always lots of activities on offer so I'll try to share activities for a range of ages. 🚴‍♂️🏄🏊‍♀️🧶🎨⛷️🐬

11/01/2026

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨... 💜

22/12/2025

What a great end to 2025! I've just received my certification as a Charge Up Coach! This is extra training that I've undertaken over the last few months so that I have even more skills and resources to use to support teenagers and adults with their emotional well-being! I'll be using this alongside Relax Kids for younger children and families. I can't wait to get started so if you'd like more information, please get in touch and I'll let you know how Charge Up and Relax Kids can support you and your children/young people. 💜

19/12/2025

Is it nearly the 20th December already?! I think I may have missed a day or two of the Relax Kids Affirmation Calendar!! I've been busy getting all my Relax Kids sessions delivered before the Christmas holidays, attending Nativities, Carol Concerts, Choir performances, pantomimes and also finishing all the paperwork to complete my Charge Up training....more info to follow!! As well as keeping a small child alive, attending a DIY course each week, volunteering and generally never stopping! So, today's affirmation is "I am Brilliant"! Tell me what makes you brilliant or what have you done this week that has blown your socks off! 😀

14/12/2025

What a treat!! Head to the Relax Kids YouTube channel for amazing relaxing visualisations! I guarantee you'll have a great night's sleep after listening to these! Great for helping your little elves to relax as well, with a whole album of Christmas themed tracks. Let me know which one worked for you. 🎄🌌☃️🕯️🎅

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