Donnison School Heritage and Education Centre

13/06/2026

Amazing hardworking gang
Thank you 😊❤️

13/06/2026

BIG SHOUT OUT:💛 Big love to our Donnison community!
Thank you to every volunteer, every visitor, every friendly face who helped make our Summer Fayre such a joyful, buzzing day. Your support keeps this little heritage gem alive. Sunderland, UK East Sunderland Community Sunderland, UK

13/06/2026

Pop in for a look into our summer Fayre activities. fans Sunderland, UK

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

Step into the world of fearless journalism with our next Lovell Lecture: Nellie and the Muckrakers.
From undercover investigations to racing around the world, Nellie Bly changed the face of reporting — and her story is extraordinary.
Join us for this inspiring talk by Stuart Miller.
📅 Monday 29 June, 1.30pm
🎟️ £5 per person | Refreshments included

09/06/2026

This Saturday we’re celebrating summer the retro way at our 1950s–60s Summer Fayre.
Raffles, tombola's, vintage, stalls, plants, treasure hunts, a gift shop, and our café open all day.
Every visit supports our heritage work — and our volunteers can’t wait to welcome you.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 10.30–3.30
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04/06/2026

Happy Volunteers’ Week!
Today we celebrate every single person who gives their time, their kindness and their energy to The Donnison School.
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of this place, the warm welcome at the door, the steady hands behind every event, the storytellers, gardeners, bakers, organisers, listeners and do‑ers who make this heritage site feel like home.

You don’t just help us run sessions…
You help keep local history alive.
You help people feel connected.
You make a difference every single day.

From all of us at The Donnison — thank you for everything you bring to our community. Sunderland, UK East Sunderland Community

30/05/2026

What a wonderful day!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our Open Day as part of Sunderland’s History Fair at Donnison School. Your enthusiasm and support are helping to keep this rich heritage asset open❤️ fans Sunderland History Fair 2026

28/05/2026

From daring undercover investigations to a race around the world in 80 days, Nellie Bly’s fearless journalism exposed scandals and redefined women’s role in the press.

27/05/2026

Step back into the world of fearless journalist Nellie Bly this June at The Donnison School.
From undercover investigations to racing around the world in 80 days, her story is one of courage, curiosity, and trailblazing spirit.

Join us on 29 June, 1.30–3.30pm for Nellie and the Muckrakers by Stuart Miller — a captivating afternoon celebrating a woman who changed the face of journalism. Refreshments Included in the price.
🎟️ Tickets just £5. fans Sunderland Events Sunderland History Fair 2026 Sunderland, UK

From daring undercover investigations to a race around the world in 80 days, Nellie Bly’s fearless journalism exposed scandals and redefined women’s role in the press.