Tuesday 10th July to Sunday 23rd September Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday The Elmwood Centre, 53 Darlington Rd, Hartburn, TS18 5EP


One For The Bargain Hunters. Great Vintage Shop located in Teesside. Check out their fresh stock daily on Facebook & Instagram @TheCabbagePatchHartburn Whether you are looking for retro props for a bar or a buddy interior designer you will pick up unusual pieces sure to make an impact! Step back in time to ornate mirrors, candelabras, ceramics, bone china tea cups and vintage suitcases. Vinyl records priced at £1.50 each. There’s even a selection of vintage jewellery. Treat yourself or your loved ones to a gift they’ll never forget. Competitive prices. Located in the white cottage to the right of the main building. Opening hours are: Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays 12 noon – 4pm and Saturdays 10am – 2.30pm. Open during school holidays too.


The Cabbage Patch Shop


Family Fun Days Join us for our Family Fun Days at the museum, through the summer holidays. Fun and activities for the whole family. These activities are free but the museum would be grateful for any donations. No need to book just pop in, however if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01287 642877. Free events, donations welcome. No need to book. For info call 01287 642877.


Summer Holidays Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, TS17 4AP


Sunshine Sign Teaches sign language to children throughout Middlesbrough, Stockton and Darlington. We run playgroups for all ages and teach within nursery and school settings. Our aim is early communication in babies and pre-school children. Sessions are planned around developing your child’s fine and gross motor skills, speech, language and communication development. www.sunshinesign.co.uk or contact Sarah 07772189869.


Running Daily Various Locations


Personalised Tuition and Exam Coaching For all ages and abilities in English, Maths and Science (up to A-level) with a fully qualified teacher in a vibrant and focused environment. Call Max on 07563 870666 or 01642 363333.


School Holiday Activities Enjoy a range of active events at the Dolphin Centre and Eastbourne Sports Complex. Check out what’s on offer at www.healthydarlington.gov.uk or call 01325 405400.


Summer Holidays Dolphin Centre & Eastbourne Sports Complex, Darlington


Every weekday afternoon and evening Experteez Learning, Community Zone, Talbot Street, Stockton TS20 2AY


Signing Tots Offers multi-sensory signing & singing classes for children, parents, nurseries & schools. Bespoke Training Workshops for Childcare Professionals who want to include Signing into their settings to work alongside the EYFS Framework. Established for over 13 years with extensive knowledge of children's development and how using signing alongside speech can help develop communication, attention & listening skills. Fun, interactive and engaging classes for all throughout the North East region. Please contact Dawn on 07840 524197. Email: signingtots@live.co.uk www.signingtots.org.uk


Friday Mornings & Other Days Norton Village & Other Venues in Tees Valley


Adult Ballet, Silver Swans & Adult Body Conditioning


Weekly Classes Billingham


Ballet for beginners, improvers or just for fun! Silver Swans for the over 55s. Adult Body Conditioning for core strength, stamina and flexibility. RAD Registered Teacher. Email: jo@laudballet.co.uk Tel: 07771 72289.


Step Forward Tees Valley Step Forward Tees Valley is a unique programme that supports local people across the Tees Valley who are aged 18+ to overcome complex barriers that are stopping them from finding work, training or moving forwards. These barriers could include; low confidence, stress/anxiety, a gap in skills, a conviction, isolation or an addiction. For more information please call your local team. Darlington – 01325 525100. Stockton – 01642 607028. Middlesbrough – 01642 245895. Hartlepool – 01429 363108. Redcar – 01642 681785.


Ongoing Various Tees Valley Locations


Bubble Football, UV Disco & Nerf Parties! Children’s Parties for ages 8+. Also adults. Male, female or mixed groups. Choose from Bubble Football – guaranteed fun & laughter. UV Glow in the Dark Disco. Nerf Wars Party – 20 guns, hundreds of bullets and UV Battles. Giant 4m Velcro Foot Dartboard and Archery Target available to hire - ideal fundraiser. Also, Team Building, Corporate & Charity Events. Stag & Hen Do’s and Tournaments. Contact Mark for more details on 07909 683847 or 01642 275988. www.bubblefootballnortheast.co.uk Email: bubblefootballnortheast@gmail.com Facebook/bubblefootballnortheast Twitter: @bubblenortheast


Every Day North East Area


White Tiger All Stars Taekwondo is a modern martial art and an Olympic sport. It’s a great way to learn self defence,


Mondays -Thorntree Hub, Middlesbrough, Wednesdays & Fridays - St. Cuthbert’s Church Hall, Billingham


discipline and respect whilst getting fit. The classes are run by qualified 6th dan black belt instructors with international fighting experience. Classes held on the following days: Monday: 4 years to 7 years – 5pm-6pm, 7 years and above – 6pm- 7.30pm. White Tiger Fight Class – 7.30pm – 9pm. Anyone above 8 years can join in the first class if they wish. Wednesday & Friday, 6.30pm – 8pm. Contact Steven Harbisher on 07538 926521. www.whitetigerallstars.co.uk


Special Needs sessions at Mister Twisters 4 – 6pm (Term Time) & 10am – 12 noon (School Holidays). The sessions have been running for a year now and have been providing families with children that have a variety of extra requirements from learning difficulties, physical disability or emotional and behavioural difficulties. We aim to provide a focus group for local families to be able to bring along their children - along with brothers, sisters & cousins to be able to enjoy the soft play experience - and also to meet other families in similar situations to theirs. Mister Twisters, Unit 23, Brenda Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1PE. For more information call us on 01429 275777.


Mondays Hartlepool


Kynren


Every Summer County Durham


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.


Commonplace - Exhibition by Middlesbrough-based Gilkes Street Artists using paint, printmaking, mixed media and tapestry.


On now until Monday 27 August Crown Street Library, Darlington


A range of fun Family Activities 10am-4pm. Entrance fees apply in most cases. Call 01325 405060, visit www.head-of-steam.co.uk or email headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 25th July – 31st August Head of Steam, North Rd Station, Darlington, DL3 6ST


Exhibition - ‘Hope in the Great War’ This family friendly exhibition from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, honours and courage and determination of those who saved lives in the midst of the WWI. Free with museum admission 10am-4pm. www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375


Wednesday 11th, 18th & 25th July 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. www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Friday 13th & Saturday 14th July Various Town Centre Locations


Festival of Ingenuity The town centre will once again explode with fun activities and all that is ingenious about Darlington. 10am -4pm. Look out for details on social media and at www.festivalofingenuity.co.uk


Saturday 14th July until Sunday 30th September The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP


The BFG in Pictures Everyone’s favourite giant will be at The Bowes Museum in a magical exhibition of Quentin Blake’s illustrations; the first major display of artwork by Blake for Roald Dahl’s enduring tale. www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk


Saturday 14th July North Park, Darlington


Summer Community Fun Day Elim Church’s annual afternoon of fun in the park for everyone. With live music, dance demonstrations, fairground rides, refreshments, football, crafts, face painting, Dot and Zooky circus skills with giant bubbles and balloon modelling. Entry is free.1- 4.30pm. Call 01325 487175 or visit www.elim- darlington.org.uk or find Elim Church on Facebook.


Saturday 14th July – Sunday 2nd September Head of Steam, North Rd Station, Darlington, DL3 6ST


Fashion on a plate: 1950s contemporary


tableware exhibition. 10am-4pm. Call 01325 405060, visit www.head-of-steam.co.uk or email headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk Entrance fees apply in most cases.


www.primarytimes.co.uk/teesside 9th July 2018 – 2nd September 2018


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