SARA - Southwick

05/11/2026

🚨 BONFIRE SAFETY – PLEASE STAY VIGILANT 🚨

Whilst on patrol last night, the Community Safety Team identified a bonfire which had been lit dangerously close to a neighbouring property’s fence.

Bonfires lit too close to homes, fences, buildings or roads can quickly become dangerous, potentially causing significant property damage, injuries or even loss of life🔥

⚠️ SEEN A DANGEROUS BONFIRE?

If you witness a bonfire dangerously close to a property or road, or believe there is an immediate risk to life or property, please call 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣

A few moments of caution could prevent a serious incident. Let’s work together to keep our communities safe.

05/11/2026

🔥 Stay safe this Bonfire Night.

Please remember that only people aged 18 or over can buy fireworks, and if they aren't used properly, they can have potentially devastating consequences.

If you have important information about deliberate fires being started in your local community, you can report it anonymously by calling Firestoppers on 0800 169 5558 or online at 👉https://orlo.uk/trVCX

Please report any unlit bonfires to the council using our online form 👉https://orlo.uk/S0JIo or call 0191 520 5550.

04/11/2026

🔥 Bonfire Night is nearly here – help keep our neighbourhoods safe! 🔥

If you spot an unlit bonfire, piles of rubbish that could be set alight, or have information about deliberate fire-setting, please report it:

✅ On council land: Report online at https://orlo.uk/cbbt5 or call 0191 520 5550
✅ On Gentoo land: Call 0191 525 5000
🚒 Lit bonfires or emergencies: Call 999 immediately
☎️ Know something about deliberate fire-setting? Report it anonymously to Firestoppers: 0800 169 5558

Your support helps keep our communities safe this Bonfire Night. Thank you for helping to protect your neighbourhood.

03/11/2026

🐶🐱 Remember, fireworks can be frightening for animals.

If you can, keep your pets indoors during the bonfire and fireworks season, especially after dark.

Here are some top tips from the RSPCA to help keep your dogs, cats and other pets safe and as calm as possible at this time of year:

👉 https://orlo.uk/3EaHs

02/11/2026

🔥 Help us prevent deliberate wheelie bin fires🗑️

Deliberately setting fire to wheelie bins is not harmless fun. It can put people at risk, cause significant damage, and is a criminal offence.

We're working closely with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, Northumbria Police and local housing providers to tackle the issue, but we need your help too.

✅ If possible, put your bin out by 7.30am on your collection day rather than the night before
✅ Bring your bin back onto your property as soon as it has been emptied

📞 You can report deliberate fires and illegal bonfires anonymously to Firestoppers online at https://orlo.uk/1gXAO or by calling 0800 169 5558.

📞 You can also report unlit bonfires to us online at https://orlo.uk/qAuEK or by calling 0191 520 5550.

Working together, we can help keep our neighbourhoods safe. 👍

19/10/2026

The SARA Team have been on patrol to identify issues in the community 🚶

We visited areas where we have received reports of anti social behaviour incuding Southwick Green and North Hylton Road.

We spoke to several businesses about anti social behaviour they have experienced. We are currently investigating these incidents.

You can report anti-social behaviour online. We need to get in touch with you after you’ve reported so please include your contact details 👇

www.sunderland.gov.uk/report-it

16/10/2026

The SARA Team are always out and about in the community🚶‍♀️If we see any flytipping we search it and ask our Environmental Services team to collect it in their big waste vans.

We put a sticker on the flytipping to let everyone know that it’s been searched, reported for collection and under investigation 👍

You can report fly tipping online 👇
www.sunderland.gov.uk/fly-tipping

You can include or photos of fly tipping, including personal information such as parcel labels and letters which will help us investigate and help put a stop to fly tipping in our community!

16/10/2026

Coffee morning next week at Thompson Park Bowling Club to raise money for Sunderland based cancer charity Together We Can ☕️

Children welcome and there will be some games and activities for them to do whilst you enjoy a cuppa 😀

More details below 👇

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☕ Thompson Park Bowling Club Coffee Morning ☕

Thompson Park Bowling Club is holding a Coffee Morning on Tuesday 27th October, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, in support of Together We Can – Tackling All Cancers Together.

We have just realised that many children will be off school that week, so why not bring them along too? Children are very welcome, and there will be some games and activities to help keep them entertained while you enjoy a tea, coffee and some delicious homemade cakes.

There really are no excuses not to call in and support this fantastic local charity, which does so much to help people and families affected by cancer across the Sunderland community.

Whether you stay for a cuppa, buy a cake, have a go on the tombola, or simply make a donation, every penny raised will make a real difference.

We look forward to welcoming you all to Thompson Park Bowling Club and hope we can make this a fantastic day for a truly worthy cause. ❤️

13/10/2026

Table top sale at Southwick Community Hub (Southwick Community Centre) 🛍️

Have a clear out before Christmas and find lots of bargains!

More details below 👇

🛍️ Looking to do a clear out before Christmas? Why not pay for a table at our Table Top Sale. It's the perfect place to sell your pre-loved items, and you may even spot something you want to buy yourself 👀

📅 Wednesday 28th October 2026
🕑 2pm–4pm
📍 Southwick Community Hub

Tables cost £10 (no food and drink)

To reserve and pay for your table, please pop into the hub. We’re open 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday. Or email [email protected] for more information ✉️