Saturday 24th February Sutton Bank National Park Centre, YO7 2EH


available to keep you warm. Feel free to bring along a pair of binoculars and a blanket to lie on can be great. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Online booking available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hidden- horizons-5979675763. Time: 7pm to 9pm. Cost: Adults: £12 Under 16s: £8.


Friday 16th February 2018 Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA


Animal masks Tiger, Lion, Monkey, which one are you? Come along to the museum and decorate your mask to suit your personality. 1pm – 3pm. £1.00 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No organised groups please.


Friday 16th February Guisborough Forest & Walkway, TS14 8HD


Bird Feeders Check out our bird hides to see what birds are using the feeding stations and find out more about our feathered friends. Then return to the railway carriage to make some feeders for you to take home to your garden. 1pm – 3pm. Cost £1.50 per feeder. For more information call 01287 631132.


Saturday 17th February The Moors National Park Centre, Danby


Dark Skies at Danby Part of the National Parks Dark Skies Festival 2018. Come and explore the wonders of the winter night sky, observing stellar nurseries, galaxies, jewel like star clusters and a supernova remnant. Members of the Whitby and District Astronomical society will guide you around the heavens. You can also take part in the scale solar system demonstration and find out just how enormous space really is. If conditions are not conducive for observing outside, the universe will come indoors with a presentation on the winter night sky and a look back at the Cassini mission to Saturn. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Online booking available at http://northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com/ or call 01439 772738. Time: 7pm to 9pm. Cost: Adult: £4.00 Child: £2.00.


Saturday 17th February Head of Steam Railway Museum, Darlington


NERA: From Saltburn to Seal Sands


Part 2 Richard Barber takes us on the second leg of a grand tour around the Tees Estuary. 1.30pm. Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of- steam.co.uk Email:


headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Saturday 17th February Crown Street Library, Darlington


Deefor’s Detectives Free, fact-finding session for ages 6-11 years. Car, train, bike or plane, how do you like to get about? Find out some amazing facts


about transport and even make your own. 1.30 – 2.30pm. No booking required. Call 01325 349610.


Saturday 17th February Dolphin Centre, Central Hall


Prince Bishop Brass Presented by Darlington Music Society. Playing music by Mozart, Bach, Gershwin and many others. 7.30pm. Tickets £14 per concert or £52.50 for a season ticket from the Dolphin Centre or visit www.dms.btck.co.uk.


Sunday 18th February Staithes Bank Top car park TS13 5BB OS


Nocturnal Goings On. A candlelit


evening walk in Staithes Part of the National Parks Dark Skies Festival 2018. A candlelit evening walk of 1 miles exploring the narrow streets and alleys of Staithes, finishing in a local hostelry, Cod & Lobster Inn (you’ll have to find your own way back up to the car park). On the way, listen to tales of night time activities including smuggling and shipwrecks. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, not accessible by wheelchair. Steep ascents and descents (pavements, roads and steps). Varied and uneven surfaces. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs allowed on short lead. Walk subject to weather and ground conditions (at the discretion of the Walk Leader). Booking essential. Online booking available at http://northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com/ or call 01439 772738 for more information. Time: 5:30pm to 7pm. Cost: Free but a suggested donation of £2 would be welcome, helping us to care for the National Park.


Sunday 18th February Head of Steam Railway Museum, Darlington


Lego Show


Come and see Brick Alley LEGO User Group’s LEGO displays. From LEGO City to Ninjago, Technic and - of course - LEGO trains! 11am – 3.30pm. Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of-steam.co.uk Email:headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Monday 19th February - Sunday 15th April County Durham and Darlington Litter


Free Durham’s Big Spring Clean 2018 If you would like to arrange a litter pick in County Durham or Darlington please contact: litterfreedurham@darlington.gov.uk / 01325 406719 for Darlington.


Tuesday 20th February Stockton Central Library


30 Years on 62 Squares with Sean Marsh Join Sean Marsh as he talks about 30 years of teaching chess in schools, followed by a Q & A and a signing for The Batsford Book of Chess – From Beginner to Winner. 6.30pm to 8.30pm – Booking Essential – Suitable for all ages from beginners to grandmasters. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Dark Skies at Sutton Bank Part of the National Parks Dark Skies Festival 2018. Join members of The York Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing. There will be a selection of telescopes to show the delights of the sky including the Moon, The Orion Nebula and The Andromeda Galaxy. This evening will include a talk from Society member Martin Whipp who will be presenting part 2 of his talk "Reverse Through the Universe". In this instalment, travel from the edge of the Solar System out to the limits of the observable Universe. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Online booking available at http://northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com/ or call 01439 772738. Cost: Adult: £4 Child: £2. Time: 7pm to 9pm.


Saturday 24th February The Hullabaloo, Borough Road, Darlington


Tom Allen Debut solo tour. As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show. Age guidance 14+. 8pm. Tickets £14. Call 01325 405405 or visit www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk


Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Stockton


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 7th March Crown Street Library, Darlington


Bump and Baby Fair The FREE event gives new parents the chance to talk to different organisations including Heath Services, Children’s Centres and Family Learning and also to test out some of the wonderful local offers for young children for FREE. During the day you can drop in to the FREE selection of baby sessions; from baby yoga to music and baby signing, there will be lots to try out! The event is for expectant mothers and for families with babies aged up to 6 months of age. Come along on the day and receive a free goodie pack. 10am – 2pm. Contact the Library for more details. Call 01325 349610.


Saturday 10th March – Sunday 13th May Head of Steam Railway Museum, Darlington


Snack on the Track


Thursday 1st March Head of Steam Railway Museum, Darlington


“Land of Iron” – A talk by Tim Mutton,


North Yorkshire Moors National Park 1.45pm. Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of-steam.co.uk Email: headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Friday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th March Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Stockton


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.


Tuesday 6th March Stockton Central Library


Careers with Words Are you 16 to 25 and interested in being an author or illustrator, or working in libraries, bookselling or publishing? Then make a date with Stockton Libraries this careers Week. With special guests from these careers for you to talk to and course information from universities.


6pm to 8pm – Book your free tickets online at www.careerswithwords.eventbrite.co.uk Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Wednesday 7th March – Sunday 15th April Head of Steam Railway Museum, Darlington


NERA Exhibition – “A Saunter through


the Steelworks” Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of- steam.co.uk Email:


headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Join us on a journey and sample the delights of railway catering through the ages in this delicious exhibition about railway dining. Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of- steam.co.uk Email:


headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Tuesday 20th March – Sunday 8th April Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Stockton Eggs-hibition


Come and see our display of beautifully- decorated Easter Eggs, all created by children from local schools. Free with museum admission. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th March Stockton Central Library


Stockton Children’s Book of the Year –


21st Birthday Weekend – Save the Date Help us celebrate 21 years of our Children’s Book of the Year at this fabulous free event. Join 14 of the past winning authors, including Vivian French, S.F. Said, Kay Umansky, Piers Torday and 2017 winner Tamsin Cooke. Booking Essential – tickets available from Saturday 24th February at the Rediscover Stockton Shop, Stockton High Street / 01642 528130.Church Road, 01642 526522.stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Saturday 31st March Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Stockton


Easter Eggstravaganza A fun-filled family day at Preston Park Museum & Grounds! We’ll have Easter crafts, a visit from our farmyard friends, an Easter Egg Hunt, entertainers on our Victorian Street and more. Free with museum admission. 10am-4pm. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


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