BBC's Nick Barnes will be at the Stadium of Light on Friday (10am-12pm) for a special talk as part of Foundation of Light’s Coals to Goals programme.
The Sunderland AFC commentator will be discussing all things football and sharing anecdotes on his now infamous matchday notebooks.
Everyone is welcome to join us at the Stadium of Light, meet at main reception from 10am on Friday 27 January.
No need to confirm attendance but if you would like more information you can email Alyson.Dixon@foundationoflight.co.uk
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