Wednesday 16th, 23rd and 30th May 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. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Friday 18th and 25th May 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. www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk Tel: 01642 527375.


Saturday May 19th Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW Royal Wedding – Tea Party In the museum grounds -10-3.30pm. Come along with your picnic and picnic rug and join us to celebrate the wedding of Harry and Meghan. Craft activities throughout the day. Cost varied. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tel: 01642 479500.


Saturday 19th May – Sunday 3rd June Darlington Arts Festival Enjoy music, poetry, art, literature and film across two weeks and many venues in Darlington. Various dates and venues. Organised by Darlington For Culture. Pick up a programme or look online at www.darlingtonforculture.org


Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May Market Square, Darlington Darlington Dance Festival Street theatre, ballet dancers and dance school performances. 1–3pm. The popular ‘mass dance’ will take place at 1pm on Sunday.


Saturday 19th May - Sunday 8th July Head of Steam Museum, Darlington, DL3 6ST Posters Exhibition A range of railway posters from the museum’s collection. Normal opening hours and entrance fee applies. Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head- of-steam.co.uk or email headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk Entrance fees apply in most cases.


Sunday 20th May Head of Steam Museum, Darlington, DL3 6ST Vintage Vehicle Rally A variety of rare and unusual vintage vehicles from across the North East and Yorkshire. Activities include mini train rides, arts and crafts, juggling and balloon making. Admission is £2 for adults, £1 for children, free for under 5s and annual pass holders. 11am – 3pm. Call 01325 405060 or visit www.head-of-steam.co.uk or email headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Tuesday 22nd May Billingham Library


Meet a Hedgehog with Cleveland Hedgehog Preservation Society Join Chris Firth to discover about how to care and help hedgehogs in your gardens. 4pm to 5pm – Drop-in – Suitable for all ages. Billingham Town Centre, 01642 528084. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. billingham.library@stockton.gov.uk


Wednesday 23rd May 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. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Saturday 26th May Billingham Library Elmer Day


brightest coloured clothes to enjoy an Elmer story and make your very own Elmer Elephant to parade home with. 10am to 11am – Booking essential as places are limited – 4 to 11 year olds. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Billingham Town Centre, 01642 528084. billingham.library@stockton.gov.uk


Saturday 26th May Stockton Central Library Elmer Day


Fresh Air’ walking brochure and on our website at northyorkmoors.org.uk/walking festival. Online booking available at northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com/


Join us for lots of Elmer fun, join the herd and make your own Elmer, enter our colouring competition, stories and more…10am to 3pm – Drop-in – Suitable for all ages. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Saturday 26th May Thornaby Central Library Elmer Day – Where’s Elmer? Can you find Elmer and his friends hiding in the library? Come and join us for fun crafts and activities. 10am to 3pm – Drop-in – Under 7’s. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The Pavilion, 01642 528117. thornaby.central.library@stockton.gov.uk


Saturday 26th May - Sunday 3rd June Sutton Bank National Park Centre, YO7 2EH ‘Have-a-go’ Holidays – Birds and Bugs Brighten up your half-term with themed crafts, trails, treasure hunts, walks and talks, and more. Find out about the fascinating birds and insects that make their home at Sutton Bank. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for all the family. Booking not required, drop in any time. For more information call 01439 772738 or go to www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/events Time: 11am – 4pm. Cost: Adult: Free Child: Free.


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Saturday 26th May – Monday 28th May Walk Fest 2018 Come and join the North York Moors National Park Authority and friends in the National Park for the return of the walking festival. Enjoy a great programme of guided themed walks in some very special places. We have walks for all ages and abilities, with expert guides, a chance to visit the only new working mill in Yorkshire, walks in the Land of Iron, giving a captivating insight into ironstone heritage and a chance to walk linear stretches of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast and the Cleveland Way (with transport provided) Find out more – see the full festival walks in our ‘Breath of


Sunday 27th May Middlesbrough Rugby & Cricket Club, Green Lane, Acklam, Middlesbrough Family Fun Day FREE entry. Lots of fun & entertainment including: Bouncy Castles, Disney Characters, Fire Engines, Face painting, “It’s A knockout” & refreshments. 11am – 5pm. Raising funds for @ArchieAberdeen at the request of Dion’s parents. #Day4Dion. For sponsorship contact: doit4dion@gmail.com Tel: 07961 757544 / 07547 707473.


Sunday 27th – Thursday 31st May Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough Wildlife Week Get closer to nature this half-term by building a bug home with recycled materials and a pine cone bird feeder, then follow the wildlife tracks trail. 12.30 – 2.30pm. Normal admission applies. Please call 01642 328904 for more details.


Monday 28th and Wednesday 30th May Preston Park Museum & Grounds Get Crafty! Spring Clean! We’re spring cleaning our cupboards of craft materials! Come and see what we find in there and join us for a whole range of craft activities. We’ll have all sorts of different things for you to do throughout the day, so why not come back each day and do something new? Free with museum admission. 10am-3.30pm. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Monday 28th May Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough Wildlife Explorer Day Join us in the garden for some wildlife themed activities, meet the bees from Cleveland Beekeepers Association and also get cosy with some animals from Kirkleatham Owl Centre. 11am – 4pm. Normal admission applies. Please call 01642 328904 for more details.


Monday 28th May The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB Young Explorers: Dragonfly Treasure Hunt Search the grounds for dragonflies and damselflies and discover some amazing secrets about their lives. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for all the


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