Town of Washington In 1183, in the village of Wessyngton, England, the Washington family took its name. In 1789 General George Washington a descendant of that family and leader of the Revolution, became the first President For more click here >
Oxclose Community School is one
of only three in the world taking
part in a project with pupils in
Washington DC to find out what
pride and identity means to them
as young people in the 21st
century.
Click here to view more
Important news for all members
At the Washington Pride Forum meeting on Friday 29th May 2009 It was
agreed that the Management Committee would make Nominations to Area
Committee on or before June 19th 2009. It was further agreed that a Special meeting of Management Committee
would be held on the 15 June at the Millennium Centre.
Organization wishing to be considered return the appropriate forms to Derek Sleightholme More on this here>>
The new issue of Sunrise, for Sunderland people, is out now.
In this issue, you can find out about the Wearmouth-Jarrow World Heritage Site bid and let us know what you think. Sunrise always has a section covering the Washington area.
You can also read about what is going on in your area of the city, enter our Take That ticket give away and much more. To view issue 16, click here
Wheeled Sports Park proposal working with young people. Children and young people from across Washington were involved in identifying the location and design. More on the park
In 1183, in the village of Wessyngton, England, the Washington family took its name. In 1789 General George Washington a descendant of that family and leader of the Revolution, became the first President 
Important news for all members
The new issue of Sunrise, for Sunderland people, is out now. 