where he'll create magical memories as he chats to you and hands out presents. Price includes a gift for children. Time 10.00 - 11.30 Cost Adult £15.00, Child £10.00.
Saturdays 2nd & 9th December The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
Afternoon Tea with Santa Santa is taking time out from feeding his reindeer and keeping the elves in order to invite families to join him for a festive afternoon tea in our enchanting Jubilee Room, where he'll create magical memories as he chats to you and hands out presents. Price includes a gift for children. Time: 2.15 - 3.45pm. Cost Adult £20.00, Child £15.00.
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW
A Victorian Christmas… 10am – 3.30pm. Start your festive season in a magical way and experience the spirit of of a Victorian Christmas at the museum. Visit Santa in his grotto, find special gifts at the Victorian Craft Fair, meet the Reindeers, enjoy the Carol singing and savour some traditional Christmas food. Tel: 01642 479500.
Weekends in December and Monday 18th to Friday 22nd December Cornmill Centre, Darlington
Santa’s Grotto Visit Father Christmas on the lower floor of the centre. Saturdays – 10am – 4pm, Sundays 11am – 3pm, Monday 18th – Friday 22nd December 10am – 4pm.
Saturday 2nd December Cornmill Centre, Darlington
Naughty and Nice Elves Have you been good this year? Find out with the elves as they tour the Centre with their naughty or nice barometer. 11am – 3pm.
Sunday 3rd December Tennis Dene, Darlington
Denes’ Christmas Fair There will be a range of stalls, carol signing, wreath making and refreshments. 12-3pm. For more information please contact the friends of the denes:
friends.denes@
gmail.com or check out their facebook page.
Sunday 3rd December West Park, Darlington
The annual fun run in aid of St Teresa’s
Hospice Every participant gets a Santa suit. 10am –
1pm.The event offers 5k and 2k routes as well as an Elf Amble for younger children and those who need to take it a little easier. Visit
www.darlingtonhospice.org.uk and click on the fundraising tab to sign up or call 01325 254321.
Sunday 3rd December Stanhope Park, Darlington
Community leaf clearance From 10am at Stanhope Park.
Sunday 3rd December The Unicorn Centre, Middlesbrough, TS8 9LX
Pony Ride to Santa’s Grotto! £10 per child or £19 for two children. Ages 5 +. Limited places, book early! Tel: 01642 576222.
Sunday 3rd December Tuned In!, Redcar
Tuned In! Christmas Craft Fair Take the family get in to the festive spirit. Take a look around some of the best craft stalls in Teesside with all their Christmas delights available to purchase. A child’s visit to Santa’s Grotto will also be available for a small fee. 10am – 3pm.
Sunday 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th & 23rd December Sporting Lodge Inns, Low Lane, Stainton Village, Middlesbrough, TS17 9LW
Lunch With Santa! Enjoy a 2 course festive lunch followed by a visit from Santa who will have a small gift for each child as they go up and meet him to let him know what they would like for Christmas. There’s also a DJ to entertain the little ones on the dance floor! 11am - 3pm. Adults - £16pp, Children £9pp. Tel: 01642 578100 (opt 2).
www.sportinglodgeinns.co.uk/ middlesbrough/christmas/lunch-with-santa/
Monday 4th – Saturday 23rd December ARC, Dovecot Street, Stockton
Pinocchio A brand new twist on the classic tale in a show that has been made especially for ARC,
Stockton. Lots of fun and festive magic combine in this wonderful Christmas show that’s perfect for all the family. Various times. Box Office: 01642 525199.
www.arconline.co.uk
Tuesday 5th December Town Centre, Guisborough
Guisborough Christmas Festival See the magical Santa parade through the Centre of Guisborough Entertainment for children will also be on offer including an opportunity to visit Santa! Cost: Free £2 per child to visit Santa. Entertainment 4pm – 7pm. Santa Parade 6pm.
Tuesday 5th and Monday 18th December Darlington College
Christmas Market Hand-picked suppliers from across the region will feature at two Christmas Markets held in Central Point at the college.11.30am – 2.30pm. Santa will also make an appearance.
Wednesday 6th December The Normanby Pub, Normanby Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 9BZ
FREE Christmas Party! The party will be held downstairs in The Normanby Pub. 4 - 6 pm. Father Christmas, Magic Show, Face Painter, Gift Bags for the children and Buffet. Also a Tombola and Craft Stall to support Normanby Community Forum.
Wednesday 6th December 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.
Thursday 7th December 2017 – Sunday 4th February 2018 Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Brick History: Walk through history in LEGO® bricks
Amazing historical scenes made from LEGO
bricks. ‘Brick History’ is a whistle-stop tour of the last 13.8 billion years, from the Big Bang through to modern day. Tickets: £5 per person / under-5s free (includes a day visit to the museum) For more information, visit
www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.
Thursday 7th, 14th and 21st December Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Traditions of Christmas Past Drop in and meet the Collections Team to find out about Christmas traditions from Victorian times through to the 20th Century. See photographs and festive objects from the collections, which are not usually on display. Free with museum admission.1.30-3.30pm. For more information, visit
www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.
Thursday 7th December Town Centre, Eston
Christmas in Eston
Open air market, stalls include Christmas gifts, jewellery, toys, wreaths, jams and preserves and much much more. Children’s entertainment includes Hook a Santa, Snow ball in a bucket, snowball coconut shy, basketball challenge, mini-waltzer and snow board simulator. Cost: Free.
Market 12noon – 6pm. Children’s entertainment 3pm – 6pm.
Thursday 7th December Marske Leisure Centre / Marske Hall
Marske Christmas Festival and Santa Parade
This fantastical parade includes Santa and his reindeers, local schools, community groups, pipers and even a marching band! Entertainment on offer will also include a funfair, musical acts, craft fair and singing around the Christmas tree. Cost: Free. Craft Fair 3 - 8pm. Santa Parade 6pm.
Roundabout continued on page 26
www.primarytimes.net/teesside 20th November 2017 – 28th January 2018
23
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32
