quieter, calmer Lego experience. 1.30pm to 3pm – Booking essential as places are limited – 5 to 11 year olds. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Billingham Town Centre, 01642 528084.billingham.library@stockton.gov.uk


REGULAR EVENTS


Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday The Elmwood Centre, 53, Darlington Road, Hartburn, TS18 5EP The Cabbage Patch Shop 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 budding 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.


Running Daily Various Locations 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. Log onto www.sunshinesign.co.uk Or contact Sarah 07772189869.


Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday The Elmwood Centre, 53, Darlington Road, Hartburn, Stockton, TS18 5EP Hartburn Dancewear Dancewear, Accessories & Homemade Gifts. Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 2- 6pm. Saturday: 9am – 4.30pm. Ring Clare on 07930 433997. Find us on Facebook.


Thursday Afternoons & Friday Mornings Saltburn, Norton & Newton Aycliffe Signing Tots September Classes - 6-week courses. Great multi-sensory, interactive, engaging classes learning BSL signs alongside songs, books & activities. So much fun and learning a fabulous important life skill. Baby Signing for ages approx. 5mths-14mths. Saltburn Thursday afternoons 1-1.45pm. Norton Village Friday mornings 10.45-11.30am. Newton Aycliffe tba. Sign & Sing for ages approx. 15mths - 4years. Saltburn Thursday afternoons 2-2.45pm. Norton Village Friday mornings 9.45- 10.30am. Newton Aycliffe tba. Please contact Dawn on 07840 524197. Email: signingtots@live.co.uk www.signingtots.org.uk


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.


Adult Ballet, Silver Swans & Adult Body Conditioning


Every Day North East Area


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. Coming soon – Giant inflatable, adult “Whack a Mole”. Contact Mark for more details on 07909 683847 or 01642 275988. www.bubblefootballnortheast.co.uk Email: bubblefootballnortheast@gmail.com Facebook/bubblefootballnortheast Twitter: @bubblenortheast


Mondays -Thorntree Hub, Middlesbrough, Thursdays – Pallister Park Community Centre, Middlesbrough White Tiger All Stars Taekwondo is a modern martial art and an Olympic sport. It’s a great way to learn self defence, 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 8 years – 5.30pm-6.30pm, 8 years and above – 6.30pm- 7.30pm. White Tiger Fight Class (self defence) – 8.30pm – 9.30pm. Anyone above 8 years can join in the first class if they wish. Thursday: 6.30pm – 8.00pm, 6 years and above. Contact Steven Harbisher on 07538 926521. www.whitetigerallstars.co.uk


Every Saturday Billingham Library Lego Club Show off your Lego skills and test the limits of your imagination! Build the best structure and it will be displayed in the library all week long. 10am to 12pm – Drop-in – 5 to 11 year olds. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Billingham Town Centre, 01642 528084. billingham.library@stockton.gov.uk


Every Saturday Thornaby 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 10am to 12pm – Drop- in – Over 8’s. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The Pavilion, 01642 528117. thornaby.central.library@stockton.gov.uk


Every Saturday – Starting Saturday 8th September Stockton Central Library Coding Club Find out more about how to use code, create your own computer games, websites and other exciting things! 10am to 12pm – Drop-in – 8 to 13 year olds. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Every Saturday Billingham Library Laid-back Lego Club For children with an Autism Spectrum Condition who would like to attend our afternoon club for a


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. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Church Road, 01642 526522. stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk


Mondays Hartlepool 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 on our sessions please call us on 01429 275777.


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.


Until Sunday 23rd September Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Stockton Exhibition ‘Hope in the Great War’ A 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. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Until 30 September 2018 The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP The BFG in Pictures Everyone’s favourite giant is now 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. Sir Quentin has also created an illustration specially for the Museum, which references the Silver Swan automaton. The exhibition is included in the admission charge to the Museum.


Tuesday 4th September


Kirkleatham Museum, Kirkleatham, Redcar, TS10 5NW


Talks at Kirkleatham Museum 2018 The Kirkleatham Estate – its historic buildings past and present by Phil Philo. The Museum invites informed speakers for afternoon talks; they are warm communal events for people to gain a greater understanding and time to discuss the exhibitions. Talks commence at 2pm, light refreshments included. £3 per person.


Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th September Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Stockton Sing & Shimmy


A fun session aimed at under-5s and their families. Little ones will love singing, moving and playing instruments along to 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.


Wednesday 5th September Moor Gate car park, Hawnby (SE 539 917)


Two Tabular Hills Part of the North York Moors National Park’s Guided Walks Programme. A classic 6-mile circuit that climbs two distinctive hills close to the charismatic village of Hawnby. Some stiles. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead. Minimum age: 14. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Online booking available at northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com or call 01439 772738 for more information. Time: 10am – 1pm. Cost: Free but a suggested donation of £2 would be welcome, helping us to care for the National Park.


www.primarytimes.co.uk/teesside 3rd September 2018 – 14th October 2018


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