Town Centre, To Book 01642 525199. Visit www.crossingthetess.org


Thursday 31st May Albert Park, Middlesbrough The Gruffalo (under 5s) Come and join our rangers for the Story telling of the Gruffalo followed by some arts and crafts activities linked to the story. Sessions require pre- booking with sessions taking place at 10am and 11am. Meet: The Visitors Centre Albert Park, Cost £1.50 Call 01642 819808 for further information.


Thursday 31st May Albert Park, Middlesbrough Tennis


amazing creatures lurking under the surface of the water. Make your own pond scene in a craft session back at the railway carriage – please bring an old show box for the craft session. Cost £1 per person per activity. Pond Dip -11am- 12noon. Crafts – 1pm-3pm. For more information call 01287 631132.


Come and join our Sports Officer for some beginner level tennis activities suitable for 8-13 year olds. The session will involve skills, drills and games as appropriate. Equipment provided if required. Session requires pre-booking with the session taking place between1pm and 3pm. Meet: The Tennis Courts, Albert Park, Cost £3 Call 01642 819808 for further information.


Saturday 2nd June Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool Tales in the Trees Storytelling and activities led by the outreach team around Summerhill. Ages 3-6. 10am – 11.30am. Suitable outdoor clothing must be worn. £3.00. Bookable session in advance. Tel: 01429 284584.


Friday 1st June 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. Free with museum admission. 10am-3.30pm. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Friday 1st June Albert Park Middlesbrough I-Spy Trail


Wednesday 6th June 2018 Central Library, Victoria Square, Middlesbrough Boro Babies Fair You can never have too much information before, during or after the arrival of your little one. Come along to our FREE information event and talk to professionals about giving your baby the best start to life. Taster sessions also available as well as prize draws. This event is suitable for pregnant Mums and new Mums with babies up to one year old and is only open to Middlesbrough Residents. 10am – 2pm. Book your free ticket at www.borobabies.eventbrite.co.uk.


Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June Preston Park Museum & Grounds Sing & Shimmy


Monday 11th June Crown Street Library, Darlington History Wardrobes: Pink - The true story Pink can represent romance, intimacy, passion and power. Girl’s colour? Boy’s colour? All will be revealed in all its pink-tinted glory! Tickets £8. 7- 9pm.


Tuesday 12th June Stockton Central Library Incredible Women Who Changed the Word With Author & Illustrator Kate Pankhurst. 4.30pm to 5.30pm – Booking essential as places are limited – Suitable for ages 7+. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, To Book 01642 525199. Visit www.crossingthetess.org


Wednesday 13th June 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 or call 01642 527375.


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.


Come and complete our I-spy Trail around Albert Park, its eesy peesy & family friendly, This is a drop-in session with the course lasting approx. 45min. The session takes place between 10am and 3pm. Meet: The Visitors Centre Albert Park, Cost £1 Call 01642 819808 for information.


Friday 1st June Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool Instructor Led Climbing Session Tuition on indoor climbing wall followed by outdoor climbing on the boulder park (subject to weather conditions) 10am – 12noon. Ages 8-11yrs. £5.80 Cas, £5.30 Mem, £4.70 Conc. Bookable session in advance. Tel: 01429 284584.


Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA Heart Shaped Photo Frames. To celebrate global parent’s day, come along and decorate a lovely photo frame for pictures of your family. 1pm-3pm. £1.00 per go. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No organised groups please. Tel: 01642 813781.


Friday 1st June Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park Get Carried Away with Kites Lift your spirits and fly a kite! Pop along and design your own and have a go at flying it. Cost £2 per child. 1pm-3pm. For more information call 01642 459629.


Friday 1st June Guisborough Forest & Walkway Pond Day


Friday 1st June


Thursday 7th June South Park, Darlington Bookstart Day: The Bookstart Bird Boogie Darlington Library will take over South Park again. Free fun activities for 0-5 year olds. Free goodie bag for all. 10am – 2pm. Call 01325 349610 for more details.


Friday 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June 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. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Saturday 9th - Sunday 24th June Libraries across the Tees Valley Crossing the Tees Book Festival Talks, exciting events and activities for children.


Saturday 9th June Crown Street Library, Darlington A Blogging Workshop Learn how to decide what to write about, create and personalise your own blog. Tickets £5. 1.30pm – 3.30pm.


Saturday 9th June Billingham Library Tall Tales Family Mystery Event - The Mystery of the Magic Thief


Join in with a pond dip discovering some of the


Wednesday 13th June Preston Park Museum & Grounds Bookstart Bird Boogie Join Stockton Libraries to celebrate National Bookstart Week. Drop into Preston Park Museum for rhymes, stories, toys and crafts. Every child attending will receive a copy of a free book (while stocks last). Come and join the fun; everyone is welcome! Free (No booking required) 10am-12 noon. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Thursday 14th June Crown Street Library, Darlington Poetry Reading and Workshop Join Vane Women for a reading of their latest work and bring your imagination for a workshop when it’ll be your turn to get creative. Reading free, workshop £5. 2-3pm, 3.15 -4.45pm.


Friday 15th June Preston Park Museum & Grounds Bookstart Bird Boogie Rhyme times, crafts, Funky Feet, a free goodie bag and A Busy Day for Birds booklet (while stocks


last) for every child in partnership with Stockton Borough Libraries. 10am to 12pm – Drop-in – Normal Admission Prices Apply – Under 5s. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Yarm Road, 01642 527375 / 01642 528501.


Saturday 16th June Crown Street Library, Darlington Tall Tales Family Mystery Event Who has stolen the last book of spells from the library’s shelves? For children aged 5 – 11 and their families. £2 per ticket or £5 for a family of four. 1.30 -3pm.


Sunday 17th June


Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough Father’s Day Bring your dad along for some den building and cooking on a campfire. 11am – 3pm. Normal admission applies. Please call 01642 328904 for more details.


From Tuesday 19th June Preston Park Museum & Grounds RAF 100: Through Adversity to the Stars Exhibition by Preston Park Museum Volunteers A reflection on the history of RAF service men and women on Teesside through memorabilia, archive and personal stories. Free with museum admission. 10am-4pm. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Saturday 23rd June Middlesbrough Town Hall - The Crypt Leaf


Join us as we tell the life story of a very special leaf in this warm, intimate and playful new piece for under 3s inspired by nature and the seasons. Framed within an evocative soundscape, this is the perfect introduction to theatre for the very young. Leaf is another heart-warming play created by Tam Tam Theatre, whose previous shows for very young children include Circles in the Sand and Curious. The company’s founder, Marleen Vermeulen, created Leaf in collaboration with director Joy Haynes.


At the end of the performance, children are invited onto the stage to play among the leaves and explore a landscape created by the changing seasons. Tickets £6 plus booking fee. 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Book tickets: www.middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk / 01642 729729


1.30pm to 3.30pm – Booking essential as places are limited – 5 to 11 year olds. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Billingham


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