Car parking update ahead of Take That concert
Due to the Take That concert taking place at Stadium of Light on Tuesday 9 June, parking restrictions will be in place around the Beacon of Light.
Beacon of Light hosts Foundation's Utilita Football Festival
Beacon of Light was delighted to welcome almost 2,000 through its doors for the Utilita Football Festival.
Foundation of Light and Utilita came together to host the free event offering families across Sunderland the chance to try out different sports and activities.
Offering a fantastic showcase of the Beacon of Light’s facilities, while giving people the chance to use them for free, the event proved a hit with all tickets sold out.
Recently appointed Sunderland AFC coaches, Luciano Vulcano and Isidre Ramon Madir, called by the Beacon of Light to engage with supporters.
The pair were impressed with what the Beacon has to offer, Ramon Madir saying: “It was just amazing to see so many fans, the facilities they have here for the kids. It was a special day.”
Foundation of Light managing director Jamie Wright said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone for coming along and taking part.
“We hope families got the chance to see the wide range of activities that they can take part in at the Beacon of Light all year round.”
New Health Hub opens at Sunderland’s Beacon of Light
A new ‘Health Hub’ has opened at Sunderland’s Beacon of Light, offering a range of free sessions designed to help the community improve their health and wellbeing.
Sunderland services spotlighted at Beacon of Light Fan Zone for Mental Health Awareness Week
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, Beacon of Light highlighted a range of vital support services from across the region in the pre-match Fan Zone ahead of Sunderland AFC’s game against Manchester United.