Mondays Hartlepool


Special Needs sessions at Mister REGULAR EVENTS


Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday


The Elmwood Centre, 53 Darlington Road, Hartburn, TS18 5EP


The Cabbage Patch Shop New, preloved and handmade children's clothes. Quality brands at affordable prices. Age ranges from newborn to 8 years. Create a beautiful unique home with our classic architectural salvages and quality reclamations. We’re here to help you find your style with our statement pieces, handmade mementos and work of local artists. Treat yourself or your loved ones to a gift they’ll never forget. Located in the white cottage to the right of the main building. Opening hours are: 12noon – 5pm weekdays & 10am – 3pm Saturdays. Take a look on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ TheCabbagePatchHartburn Follow us on instagram: TheCabbagePatchHartburn


Friday Mornings at Elmtree Children’s Centre, Stockton & Other Days & Venues in Tees Valley


Baby Signing, Sign and Sing Classes, Training Workshops for Nurseries,


Schools and Parents Signing enhances children’s communication & listening skills, reducing frustration whilst developing their speech. www.signingtots.org.uk Tel: Dawn on 07840 524197. Email: signingtots@live.co.uk


Mondays -Thorntree Hub, Middlesbrough, Wednesdays & Fridays - St. Cuthbert’s Church Hall, Billingham


White Tiger All Stars Taekwondo is a modern martial art and an


Olympic sport. It’s a great way to learn self defence, discipline and respect whilst getting fit. The classes are run by qualified 6th dan black belt instructors with international fighting experience. Classes held on the following days: Monday: 4 years to 7 years – 5pm-6pm, 7 years and above – 6pm- 7.30pm. White Tiger Fight Class – 7.30pm – 9pm. Anyone above 8 years can join in the first class if they wish. Wednesday & Friday, 6 – 8pm. Contact Steven Harbisher on 07538 926521. www.whitetigerallstars.co.uk


Every Saturday during term time Mima, Middlesbrough TS1 2AZ


Saturday Family Art Trolley Children of all ages can enjoy being creative with family and friends. A facilitator leads drop-in sessions with making ideas and imaginative activities. This year the focus is on the new Middlesbrough Collection display which features works selected by the community, visitors and curatorial staff. Artworks in the Collection date from the mid- 1800s to the present day.1.00pm - 4.00pm. Free, no booking required. Tel: 01642 931232| e: mima@tees.ac.uk www.visitmima.com


Every Friday during term time, 10am -12noon Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Making a Mess: Under 5s Club Free with normal admission. Drop-in for messy crafts, stories and playtime based on a different theme each week. Refreshments are available for children and grown-ups!


Every Wednesday (no classes between 13th December 2017 – 14th February 2018) Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Sing & Shimmy


12noon-1pm. £2.50 per person. A fun session aimed at Under 5s and their families. Your little one will love singing, moving and playing instruments along to our action songs, games and dances.


Every Saturday Billingham Library


Lego Club – Show off your Lego skills and test the limits of your imagination! Build the best structure and it will be displayed in the library all week long. 10am to 12pm – Drop-in – 5 to 11 year olds. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Billingham Town Centre, 01642 528084. billingham.library@stockton.gov.uk


Every Saturday Stockton Central Library


Chess for All – Learn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster go along and play. Supported by Chess in Schools and Communities. 1pm to 3pm – Drop-in – Suitable for over 8’s. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Every Saturday Stockton Central Library


Coding Club Find out more about how to use code, create your own computer games, websites and other exciting things! 10am to 12pm – Drop-in – 8 to 11 year olds. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Saturdays Middlesbrough Central Library, Centre Square Middlesbrough TS1 2AY


Chess Club Have fun learning how to play chess on a Saturday morning 10am to 12pm. Free and suitable for all ages


Saturdays North Ormesby Community Hub, Derwent Street, Middlesbrough TS3 6JB


Lego Club Have fun making Lego creations each Saturday 10-11.30am. Free.


Mondays Middlesbrough Central Library, Centre Square Middlesbrough TS1 2AY


Lego Club Have fun making Lego creations each Monday 4-5.15pm. Free.


Each Saturday & Sunday from 25th November Parkway Shopping Centre, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough


FREE Santa’s Grotto! Visit Santa at the shopping centre leading up to Christmas. Small gift for every child. Santa will also be available from 4-6pm on Thursday and Friday late night shopping evenings. www.parkwayshopping.co.uk facebook.com/parkwaycoulbynewham


Until 7th January 2018 The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP


Joséphine Bowes – The Woman of


Fashion Celebrating 125 years of Her Museum - The Museum’s 125th anniversary celebrations continue with a new in-focus display in the award winning Fashion & Textile Gallery. The display pays tribute to founder Joséphine Bowes, who was a driving force behind the creation of The Bowes Museum, highlighting her influence as a socialite and devotee of fashion. Tel: 01833 690606. www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk


20www.primarytimes.net/teesside 20th November 2017 – 28th January 2018


Twisters 10am – 12 noon (closed to the general public) The sessions have been running for a year now and have been providing families with children that have a variety of extra requirements from learning difficulties, physical disability or emotional and behavioural difficulties. We aim to provide a focus group for local families to be able to bring along their children - along with brothers, sisters & cousins to be able to enjoy the soft play experience - and also to meet other families in similar situations to theirs. Mister Twisters, Unit 23, Brenda Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1PE. For more information on our sessions please call us on 01429 275777.


Until 31st December 2017 Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA


Tokyo To The Tees An exhibition explores Middlesbrough’s strong links with Japan and celebrates the 140th anniversary of Christopher Dresser’s visit to this fascinating country and how it inspired his design. The exhibition features an interactive Japanese Tea Room play area for little ones. Admission fee applies. Tel: 01642 813781. www.dormanmuseum.co.uk


Every Saturday South Park Darlington


Park run South Park. 5k run. Pre-registration required www.parkrun.org.uk/southparkdarlington


Wednesday 22nd November – Saturday 17th December – Various Dates Hartlepotz, 179 York Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9EQ


Festive Pottery Workshops Wednesday 22nd November 4.30pm - Reindeer hand and footprint plate £10. Thursday 23rd November 7-9pm - Adults evening. Tuesday 28th November 4.30pm - Elf door £5. Thursday 7th December - 'Baby and Toddler Christmas event' - 10am-5pm. Saturday 9th December - 5.30-6.30pm Polar Express £12. Thursday 14th December 7-9pm - Adults evening. Saturday 17th December 10.30-11.30 - Santa Workshop £12. Booking essential - please call us on 01429 264357 to find out more or to book a space! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram


Wednesday 22nd and 29th November Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Sing & Shimmy


A fun session aimed at under-5s and their families. Your little one will love singing, moving and playing instruments along to our action songs, games and dances. Tickets: £2.50 (no booking required) 12 noon-1pm. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Wednesday 22nd November Crown Street Library, Darlington


Simon Scarrow


Bestselling author Simon Scarrow will discuss his work and his new book Day of The Caesars. 7pm. Tickets are £5, available from the library. Wine and nibbles will be provided. Call 01325 462034.


Wednesday 22nd November Stockton Central Library


ADA.ADA.ADA. – The Library Tour Wearable Wonders Workshop – Interactive workshop exploring wearable tech, design and real world applications.


4.30pm to 5.30pm – Booking essential – Suitable for all ages over 7. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Thursday 23rd November Darlington town centre


Christmas Lights switch on From 3pm there will be street performers in the town centre as well as entertainers at the Feethams podium. The big switch on event starts at 5pm in the Market Square with TFM’s Steve and Karen. The annual extravaganza to light up the town for the


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