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Our beautiful city has a certain charm about it as the autumn moves in. Leaves cover the ground, roaring waves crash into Roker Lighthouse and those fluorescent pink mornings make waking in the early hours so, so worth it. As always, a heartfelt thank you for spending some time flicking through our pages. Things may still be a little different just now. We once again have to rally together, show the solidarity Sunderland is famed for and look after one another as we move forward together. But fear not, as 2020 does its best to derail our plans, our special autumn edition is jam-packed with plenty of good stuff to light up autumn for you and your bubble. We’re celebrating Magical Mackems, we’re tracking down fun stuff to do with the family and we’re educating ourselves as Black History Month rolls in. Remember to follow Government guidance, look after each other and continue to support our Sunderland businesses as we get through this together.

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4 Vibe online

Our city through your lens

6 National Curry Week

Where to celebrate in Sunderland

8 Magical Mackems

Some seriously inspiring folk

10 Riverside Sunderland City centre living in a new age

13 Half term happenings

Fun for the whole family

17 Reduse reuse recycle

How the Bridges are doing their bit

22 Black History Month

Dig deeper, look closer and think bigger

24 Sunderland sagas

A catch up with Glenda Young

26 Lights Out

Spooky stuff in the city

29 Vibe Vault

When the boat comes in...

30 Plan ahead

2021 diaries at the ready

#SunderlandVibe

It's so great to see people out and about enjoying our city once again. Here's what the fine folk of Sunderland have been getting upto on Instagram...

@iceguys_northeast 42 men and one big dawg, Marshall, in the water with Iceguys tonight. Great to see so many new faces joining our crew. Atmosphere and camaraderie on point as always.

@vicky88c Absolutley loving @stackseaburn. First visit & Just what we needed on the seafront and only a 5 minute walk from us. And @acropolissstreetfood did not disappoint with there #greekfood.

@palominos_icecream A lovely busy day today here at @palominos_icecream. Happy Saturday ice cream fans!

@crumboninsunderland

@holymotherofcheesecake What can we say... this one is absolutely MINT! A slice of this cheesecake and a nice hot coffee are just 'mint' to be.

@plasticglassband Last week we caught up with @sunderlandvibe chatting all things lockdown, live streams and our favourite things about the city.

@sunderlandvibe SWIPE FOR BURGER HEAVEN! Well we've had an extremely exciting lunch time today! HUGE thank you to Courtney from @briocheburgs for popping down to Vibe HQ with this delightful spread!

@ian_b55 Keel Line View, Sunderland. (September 2020, Kodak Ektar 100). I love the natural rendering of colour. It clearly matches the lighting conditions with no additional colour boosts. I will post a few more over the coming days until the next set of negatives arrive.

@joeglendenning98 Sunlun

@grindercoffeeco Sun out = iced coffee out!

@dacquarestaurant "Take Out 2 Help Out!" Back available to order from 5pm - 9pm Wednesday for collection ONLY. Give us a call if you fancy a mid-week treat at home. Phone line orders can be taken from 5pm tomorrow. Thanks guys x

@emma_sandford Did someone say CHEAT DAY? In a complete food coma after visiting @808barand kitchen feat. pizza, rose and creme egg pancakes P.S. how stunning is this place? I'm in love! @mackies_corner CLOCKING IN AT MACKIES! A clock on one of Sunderland city centre's landmark buildings is ready to show its face again.

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But first, coffee…

Wrap up in your autumn attire and head out for a cup of the good stuff as we enter the cooler months!

Cole - Cafe & Deli

Standing tall on Roker Terrace, Cole - Cafe & Deli is a must-visit on your autumn adventures. Boasting a beautiful in-store ambience, enchanting interior decor and a stunning cake counter, it's the perfect place to indulge with your bubble, talk up the good stuff and enjoy a creamy coffee. Delicious!

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Holmeside Coffee

Nestled inside the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Holmeside Coffee is a great place to stop off and relax with an artisanal brew or two! Established in 2013, its renowned around the city for serving independent coffee products from some of the region’s leading roasters. Add in the stellar combination of chilled tunes, delicious sandwiches and a cool, contemporary vibe, and it’s not hard to see why Holmeside ranks highly on everyone’s coffee lists.

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Yolo Coffee

Time to head over to the cool container community that is Stack Seaburn and sample the delights of Yolo Coffee! With insane coastal views, Yolo Coffee at Stack ticks all the boxes for a cup of something warm as we head into winter. It’s already a go-to spot for passers by, cyclists and coffee connoisseurs alike.

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Grinder Coffee

Say hello to the news kids on the block! Grinder Coffee lands in the city with a fresh take on a traditional coffee store. They’ve recently announced a stellar partnership with a true Sunderland stalwart, Müllers Bakery, and they’re going to be stocking tons of limited edition, artisanal goodies throughout the cooler months. Perfect for a quick pit-stop mid-shopping trip, or somewhere to pick up your coffee fuel before a day at the office!

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Celebrating bold flavours…

National Curry Week lands in October, and to celebrate, we're picking out some of our favourite Sunderland curry houses! Home to a plethora of vibrant flavours, here’s your guide to the finest culinary curry experiences in and around the city...

Mumbai Silk

Kickstart the Curry Week celebrations with a trip to see the curry connoisseurs over on Park Road. The gang enjoyed a hugely successful Eat Out To Help Out this August, and it’s really not hard to see why; beautiful tikka chicken chat bombs, perfect paneer dishes and chef specials that can’t help but delight. Mumbai Silk is the place to be for something deliciously spicy this October.

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Moti Raj

There’s a lot more to Moti Raj than your run of the mill meat in spicy sauce. This renowned curry house is a bustling hive of bold flavours and it’s the perfect place to dive into a delicious selection of Indian favourites while overlooking the beautiful Minster Park. Feeding foodies since 1974, Moti Raj quickly became a city-wide favourite for their tremendous Tandoori grills. There’s somthing on the menu for everyone at Moti Raj, and it’s a fine place to kick off the National