• ESOL learners’ trip to Washington Wetlands

    FODI ESOL learners went out on the road in May to enhance their language skills, with a trip to Washington Wetlands Centre. Luckily the ducks quacked in English ( we think!)

  • The Third Event of Unity in the Community

    FODI volunteers at the latest Unity in the Community event at Lambton Street Youth Centre on 29th March. Plenty of opportunities for networking with other brilliant voluntary groups in Sunderland! Next event is at Washington Arts Centre on 10th May, don’t miss it!

  • Spring and the Secret Garden

    As spring has arrived, preparations got underway yesterday in the Secret Garden poly-tunnel. David, who manages the Secret Garden and local volunteer and Alan were joined by FODI volunteers Vernon, Sergei and Jane, who sowed basil, coriander, mint, oregano, parsley, thyme, dill and spring onion seeds. When the seedlings are ready and the weather is…

  • Unity in the Community, Houghton Le Spring

    FODI was delighted to have a table at the latest Unity in the Community event at The Old Rectory, Houghton le Spring on March 1st. There was a great atmosphere and we met representatives of so many voluntary groups and charities doing brilliant work in the Sunderland area. Now we can’t wait for the next…

  • UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY

    following the first event of Unity in the Community last year, we are glad to announce that the next one will be taking place on the first of March 2025 at the Old Rectory in Houghton Le Spring from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.