WEAR Friends

WEAR Friends is a weekly social group that meets every Thursday morning at Culture House Sunderland, and the next session is on Thursday 5 November. It's run by Culture House, which is part of the city's library services, and it's a drop-in for anyone aged 16 and over. There's no booking needed, so you can just turn up when you fancy it.

The whole thing is built around conversation, creativity and community. It's a relaxed space where regulars meet new people and share experiences, and there's always a simple creative activity on the go. Depending on what's on the table, you might find yourself playing board games, getting into arts and crafts, reading, or picking up a bit of digital technology. You're also welcome to bring along a project of your own to work on while you're there.

It's worth keeping in mind where you'll be. Culture House Sunderland is more than just this group; it's home to the city's libraries and the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, which opened on 12 September 2026 and shows contemporary art by national and international artists. If you're in the building for WEAR Friends, you're just a few floors away from the galleries.

WEAR Friends runs from 10am to 12pm every Thursday in the Level 2 Living Room at Culture House Sunderland, inside the National Glass Centre. It's free to attend, and since it's a drop-in, you can just pop in for an hour or stay for the full two.