featuring lots of makers, artisans, live music, food, drink and family fun. Cost: Free. 11.30am – 6pm.
Sunday 24th December Cornmill Centre, Darlington
Penguin and Polar Bear. 11am – 3pm.
Tuesday 26th December Promenade, Redcar
Rotary Club of Redcar Boxing Day Dip Why not join hundreds of other Boxing Day dippers run into the icy water of the North Sea at Redcar Beach. In aid of raising funds for your favorite charity. All the money you collect goes direct to your chosen charity. (Registration fee includes insurance cover for the event, changing facilities and drying areas.) £10 registration fee.11am.
session of the New Year. 10am to 11am – Booking essential as places are limited – Suitable for all ages. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. 87 High Street, 01642 528019.
norton.library@
stockton.gov.uk
Thursday 4th January Thornaby Central Library
Happy New Year Ring in the New Year with us at Thornaby Central Library and make your own calendar for 2018.
2pm to 3pm – Booking essential as places are limited – 5 to 11 year olds. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. The Pavilion, 01642 528117.
thornaby.central.library@
stockton.gov.uk
Thursday 4th January Stockton Central Library
Wednesday 3rd January Stockton Central Library
Happy New Year! – Autism Friendly
Craft Session. Ring in the New Year with us here at Stockton Central Library and make your own calendar for 2018. 2pm to 3.30pm – Booking essential – 5 to 11 year olds. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522.
stockton.library@
stockton.gov.uk
Wednesday 3rd January Billingham Library
Wonderful Winter Crafts Start the New Year with some ‘cool’ hats and other cosy crafts. 10am to 11am – Booking essential as places are limited – 5 to 11 year olds. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Billingham Town Centre, 01642 528084.
billingham.library@
stockton.gov.uk
Thursday 4th January Norton Library
Yo Ho Ho Treasure Ahoy We’re all going Pirate for the first craft
PARTY! Cause we wanna! Come and join our fantastic New Year party with party food and New Year crafts! 2pm to 4pm – Drop-in – 5 to 11 year olds. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522.
stockton.library@
stockton.gov.uk
Thursday 4th January 2018 Head of Steam Railway Museum, North Road Station, Darlington
The Afternoon Lectures: “Darlington Railway Museum – A Review and
Preview” A talk by Leona White-Hannant and Sarah Gouldsbrough. 1.45pm. FREE to members of the Friends, non-members welcome. Call 01325 405060 or visit
www.head-of-steam.gov.uk email
headofsteam@darlington.co.uk
Fridays 12th, 19th and 26th January 2018 Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Making a Mess: Under-5s Club Drop in for messy crafts, stories and playtime. Refreshments are available for children and grown-ups. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Free with museum
admission.10am-12 noon. For more information, visit
www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.
Saturday 13th January – Sunday 4th March 2018
Head of Steam Railway Museum, North Road Station, Darlington
Victorian Optical Toys Explore fascinating toys from 19th century. These toys turn still images into moving pictures creating a magical pastime. 11am – 3.30pm. Normal entrance fee applies, call 01325 405060 or visit
www.head-of-steam.gov.uk email
headofsteam@darlington.co.uk
Monday 15th January Crown Street Library, Darlington
Bookstart Rhymetime Sessions Restart at the Library. Call 01325 462034.
Tuesday 23rd January – Sunday 11th March Preston Park Museum & Grounds
A Winter Skirmish: The Battle of Yarm, 1643
An exhibition commemorating the 375th anniversary of a local encounter between the Royalists and Parliamentarians, fought during the Civil wars of the 17th Century. Free with museum admission. For more information, visit
www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.
Saturday 27th January 2018 The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
Wet Felting Workshop Be inspired by the New Light Exhibition to create a wet felted and embroidered picture using a variety of wools from British Sheep breeds including Herdwick, Cheviot, Jacob, Teeswater and Swaledale. Includes lunch, morning refreshments, and access to the exhibition. Suitable for all abilities, all materials provided. Time – 10am – 4pm. Cost - £30.00 Adults, £28 FOBM. Booking required on 01833 690606 or via
www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Thursday 1st February Crown Street Library, Darlington
Harry Potter Night
Doors open at 3.30pm – 5.30pm with street magic and Harry Potter themed games on the lead up to the magic show. The hour long magic show starts at 4.30pm and is suitable for children aged 6 - 11 years. Potter themed fancy dress is encouraged. The event is free no booking required.
Thursday 1st February Stockton Central Library
Harry Potter Book Night 2018 – Save
the Date! This year discover Fantastic Beasts and share the magic of Harry Potter at the 4th annual Harry Potter Book Night. Look out for further information and book your tickets from Thursday 4th January 2018:
www.hpbnstocktonlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk 4pm to 5pm – Autism Friendly Session and 5pm to 7pm – General Admission. Booking essential – Suitable for all ages – Free. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522.
stockton.library@
stockton.gov.uk
Tuesday 13th & Thursday 15th February 2018 Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar
Craft Activities Cost varied. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10am – 4pm.
Monday 19th February – 15th April 2018 Darlington & County Durham
Litter Free Durham’s Big Spring Clean
2018 If you would like to arrange a litter pick in County Durham or Darlington please use the following contacts:
litterfreedurham@darlington.gov.uk / 01325 406719 for Darlington and
litterfreedurham@durham.gov.uk / 03000 261000 for Durham.
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