About us
This website has been sponsored by the Sunderland Point Community Association (SPCA) to provide information to visitors, residents, and friends of Sunderland Point.
It has been compiled by residents. The intention is to develop the website over time to capture everything relevant that tells the story of Sunderland Point from the past to the present.
The Point is high risk for flooding and the impact forecasts of climate change suggest we will one day be washed away - hopefully not too soon.
About the SPCA
All residents and owners of property are eligible to be members of the Association and to take part in an annual election of officers and committee members.
Originally established to work with Lancaster City Council and the Environment Agency to organise domestic flood defences systems. Its role has developed to be the focal point of contact with all official external bodies who may impact the daily life of Sunderland Point, as well as to work on behalf of residents on any matter of concern.
Past and Present Activities
Flood Protection
As well as domestic flood protection, the SPCA led the now completed West Shore Project providing substantial sea defence for the ‘Gravesite’ land strip.
Mission Trust
The SPCA sponsored the transfer of ownership of the Mission Church from the Church of England to a Charitable Trust, with the intention it will become a Community Heritage and Visitor Centre.
Community Association
To provide a forum for all residents to discuss any issue impacting our lives from within or without the village - before we get washed away. Current projects include this website, improvements to the causeway and fire protection. Agendas and minutes of past meeting are available to members on the residents page on the website.
Above: First Terrace on a summers day c1900. A John Walker Photograph.
Full rainbow with double effect to the left, using panorama setting