free of charge. 11am -4pm. For details visit www.cornmillcentre.co.uk


Friday 30th March-Friday 13th April Head of Steam, Darlington, DL3 6ST Family arts and crafts


Every Thursday Acklam Library and Community Hub, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough TS5 7AB Tots and Toys Fun session for pre-school children every Thursday 10.30-11.30am


Every Saturday Acklam Library and Community Hub, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough TS5 7AB Lego Club Have fun making Lego creations every Saturday 10.30-11.30am. Free.


Every Saturday Stockton Central Library Chess for All Learn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or a grandmaster come along and play. Supported by CSC: www.chessinschools.co.uk 1pm to 3pm – Drop-in – Over 8’s. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Church Rd, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Every Saturday Middlesbrough Central Library, Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AY Chess Club Have fun learning how to play chess on Saturday morning 10am-12pm. Supported by Chess in Schools and Communities. Free and suitable for all ages.


Every Saturday North Ormesby Community Hub, Derwent Street, Middlesbrough TS3 6JB Lego Club Have fun making Lego creations every Saturday 10-11.30am. Free.


Every Monday Middlesbrough Central Library, Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AY Lego Club Have fun making Lego creations every Monday 4- 5.15pm. Free.


Easter Holidays Crown Street Library, Darlington Easter egg hunt Pop in to the library to hunt for eggs – a tasty treat


awaits those who complete the hunt! Free, but only while stocks last.


Every Summer County Durham Kynren


An epic tale of England. 2000 years of history, myth and legend. The UK’s ‘must-see’ spectacular live action show. Book now: kynren.com Tel: 0333 300 3028.


MARCH


Wednesday 21st and 28th March 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) 11.45am-12.30pm. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Wednesday 21st March Preston Park Museum & Grounds Wheels on the Bus Story & Rhymetime Clap, bounce and wiggle your fingers and toes for Wheels on the Bus, Story & Rhymetime! Enjoy a 45 minute session of rhymes, songs and stories on the Mobile Library. We’ll be parked at Preston Park Museum & Grounds from 9.15am, every three weeks on a Wednesday.Free (No booking required) 9.15-10am. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk


Friday 30th March – Monday 2nd April The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB Easter Dragon Egg Hunt


The cheeky Easter Bunny has hidden the Wish Dragon's eggs! Can you find them all for her? Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. For all the family. Booking not required, drop in any time. Call 01439 772738 or go to www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/events Time: 11am – 4pm. Cost: Free Child: £4.


Friday 30th March (Good Friday) Cornmill Shopping Centre Easter bonnet workshop Decorate your own Easter bonnet to take away


Join us in the Easter holidays for fun activities and crafts for all the family. Tuesdays – Fridays, 10am – 3pm. Included in admission and yearly passes. Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of- steam.co.uk; email


headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Saturday 31st March Castlegate Shopping Centre, Stockton Marshmallow Bunny Pops Super cute Easter treats made with marshmallows, mini eggs and plenty of sprinkles! 10am – 3pm, outside B&M. FREE. www.facebook.com/CGSCStockton


Saturday 31st March Preston Park Museum & Grounds 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. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


APRIL


Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd April 2018 Tees Cottage Pumping Station, Broken Scar, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8TF Tees Cottage Pumping Station Open Days! Come and see the history of the water supply in Darlington. The plan is to run all of the old steam machinery including the Victorian beam engine, boiler and gas engine & the electric pumps installed in 1926 will be on static display. A blacksmith will also be in the smithy. The miniature railway should also be available to ride (small extra cost) The café will be open for snacks. Opening times: 11am to 5pm each day (last admission 4pm) Charges: Adult £5, Concessions £4, Children FREE.


Sunday 1st April Head of Steam, Darlington, DL3 6ST Easter Special An ‘Eggstraspecial’ Easter treat, with activities including egg hunt, face painting, arts and crafts and lots more. 10am – 4pm. Admission £2 for adults, £1 for children, under 5s and family pass


members go free. Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of-steam.co.uk; email: headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Easter Monday 2nd April Cornmill Shopping Centre, Darlington Easter Pottery Painting & Easter Egg Hunt Decorate a selection of ceramic and porcelain products including money boxes, egg cups and trinket boxes free of charge. Also an Easter egg hunt taking place throughout the Centre. 11am – 4pm. For details visit www.cornmillcentre.co.uk


Tuesday 3rd April Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Middlesbrough Easter Island Eggs 1pm-3pm. The champions of Easter Island would swim to a small island and return with the first tern egg of the season. Decorate an egg for your own Easter Island egg. £1 per item or free with an explorer pass. Call 01642 311211. Sorry no organised groups. Children must be with an adult.


Tuesday 3rd April Stockton Central Library Furry Friends and Crafty Fun Make Easter furry friends and other brilliant crafts at our fun session. 2pm to 4pm – Booking essential as places are limited – 5 to 11 year olds. All children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Tuesday 3rd April Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool, TS25 4LL Storytelling Storybook trail with games and activities for ages 3+ (suitable for buggies but there may be some rough ground). £3.00. 10am – 11.30am. Bookable in advance. Tel: 01429 284584 for more info.


Wednesday 4th April Sutton Bank National Park Centre YO7 2EH Little Boots: Rosie Rabbit and the Easter Egg Hunt Meet Rosie Rabbit and Suzie Squirrel as they explore Sutton Bank on an egg hunt. Make your own rabbit ears and bunny tail to wear as you hop along listening to the story. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 3. Booking essential. Online booking available at northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com/ or call 01439 772738 for more information. Time: 10:30am – 12pm. Cost: Adult: Free Child: £4.50.


Wednesday 4th April Yarm Library Step into Spring themed crafts 10.30am to 11.30am – Booking essential as places are limited – 4 to 11 year olds. Bookings taken from Wednesday 21st March. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. 41 High Street, 01642 528152. yarm.library@stockton.gov.uk


Wednesday 4th April Norton Library


Mr Punch meets the Easter Bunny – a special puppet show with Mr Bungle 11am to 11.40am – Booking essential as places are


16www.primarytimes.co.uk/teesside 19th March 2018 – 13th May 2018


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