# Event Details

- **Event Name**: All are Welcome - 25 years celebration of Sunderland Samba FC
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We are pleased to invite you to a weekend of celebration with the theme ‘All are Welcome’ which will mark over twenty-five years of Sunderland Samba FC.  Our guest speaker for the weekend is Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal OBE who is a past President of the Methodist Church and founder of the City of Sanctuary movement.  We look forward to welcoming friends old and new as we bring together people and communities from around the city to learn and listen to each other building friendship and understanding.  Really hope you can join us and please do RSVP.

Taking place at Roker Methodist Church, SR6 9PF on Saturday 28th February, 4pm-7pm.

4pm-5pm      Children’s & family activities, football skills, Spirited Arts Exhibition (Broadway Junior School), Methodist Way of Life                          Sports Exhibition

5pm-6pm      Speeches:     Ehthesham Haque, Sunderland Mayor

                                               Sunderland Samba FC players

                                               Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal OBE

 

                        Music:           African Drumming

                        Film:              Sunderland Samba Kenya Team

6pm-7pm      Food & Refreshments

All are welcome on the day but if you’re able please RSVP by Friday 19th February to sunderland.samba@gmail.com or to John on 07751944500.

 

On Sunday 1st March, the Methodist community from across the city will gather together at 10.45am for a time of worship also at Roker Methodist Church as part of the same celebration.  Again all are welcome!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/all-are-welcome-25-years-celebration-of-sunderland-samba-fc/200029609412724
- **Event Categories**: sports, exhibitions, entertainment, football, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sunderland
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Roker Methodist Church
- **lat**: 54.92223047875
- **long**: -1.37173173875
- **full address**: Roker Methodist Church, City of Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is All are Welcome - 25 years celebration of Sunderland Samba FC being held?
  - **A:** All are Welcome - 25 years celebration of Sunderland Samba FC takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Roker Methodist Church, City of Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing All are Welcome - 25 years celebration of Sunderland Samba FC?
  - **A:** All are Welcome - 25 years celebration of Sunderland Samba FC is organized by Sunderland Samba FC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** All are Welcome - 25 years celebration of Sunderland Samba FC is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sunderland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If All are Welcome - 25 years celebration of Sunderland Samba FC sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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