childminders can book appointments between Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th October. Free entry, just pay for what you pick. Cash payments only. Facebook: @pontacpumpkins. Tel: 07778 529916.


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Every Tuesday and Friday Ingleby Barwick Library Baby and Toddler 1.30-2.30pm. Take your own drink.


Every Thursday (term-time only) Ingleby Barwick Library Baby and Toddler 10 – 11am.


Every Thursday (term-time only) Billingham Library Baby and Toddler 2-3pm.


Every Thursday (term-time only) Yarm Library Baby and Toddler 10-11am.


Every Friday (term-time only) Norton Library Baby and Toddler 10-11am.


Takes place on a Friday Ingleby Barwick Library Bedtime Stories Contact the library for details. 6 – 6.30pm. Suitable for 4 years and over. PJs and Teddy optional. Call 01642 528528.


Every Thursday (term-time only) Thornaby Central Library Shake, Rattle and Roll 10-10.45am. Suitable for under 5s. Refreshments provided.


Every Friday (term-time only) – starting 9th November Millbeck Care Home, Norton Remembering Rhymes 1.45 – 2.45pm. Suitable for 2-4 years. Drop-in for old and new rhymes with children and residents of Millbeck Care Home. Call Norton Library for details, 01642 528019.


Every Monday (term-time only) Yarm Library Rhyme Time 10-10.45am. Booking essential, please call 01642 528152.


Every Tuesday Billingham Library Rhyme Time 10-11am, suitable for under 5s. Refreshments provided.


Wednesday 17th October & 7th November


Preston Hall Museum The Wheels on the Bus Clap, bounce and wiggle your fingers and toes for rhymes, songs and stories. 9.15-10am, suitable for 5 years and under. Contact the Mobile Library Service 01642 528045.


Wednesday 17th and 24th October Preston Park Museum & Grounds Highlights Tour Discover the highlights of the galleries; from exploring the history of the Grade II Listed Hall, to stepping back to 1895 on our Victorian Street. The tour visits a number of galleries on different floors of the museum and involves walking and standing for 45 minutes. Every Wednesday and Thursday, except during school holidays. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free with museum admission.11am - 12 noon. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Thursday 18th October Stockton Central Library Google Doodles!


Join in and become a Google Doodler for the afternoon where you’ll be programming and designing your very own Google Logo using Scratch! 5-6.30pm, suitable for 8-11 years. Booking essential, please call 01642 526521.


Thursday 18th and 25th October Preston Park Museum & Grounds Highlights Tour Discover the highlights of the galleries; from exploring the history of the Grade II Listed Hall, to stepping back to 1895 on our Victorian Street. The tour visits a number of galleries on different floors of the museum and involves walking and standing for 45 minutes. Every Wednesday and Thursday, except during school holidays. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free with museum admission.11am - 12 noon. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Friday 19th, and 26th October 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free with museum admission, donations welcomed. 10am-12 noon. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Ongoing from Friday 12th October – Wednesday 31st October Kirkleatham Museum & Grounds, Redcar Scream Factory Scream Factory is the North East’s largest and scariest, multi award winning Halloween Haunt. Visit screamfactory.co.uk for timings and costs.


Saturday 20th October – Wednesday 31st October (Various Dates) Pontac Farm, Longbeck Lane, New Marske, TS11 8LD Pick Your Own Halloween Pumpkins! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st October: 11am – 4pm. Saturday 27th – Wednesday 31st October : 10am – 4pm. Schools, nurseries &


Saturday 20th October – Sunday 4th November Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington Half Term Fun Spooky Garden Trails, Room on the Broom Ramble, Children’s Castle Tours. Tearooms, Park & Gardens open daily from 9am. For opening times & to book tickets visit www.rabycastle.com


Saturday 20th October The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB Willow Weaving Workshop – Goose sculpture Willow expert, Anthea Firth, leads this workshop aimed at beginners as well as those with some experience of the craft. You'll learn the core techniques required for willow working as well as the specific skills needed to create your willow creation. Please wear comfortable casual clothes and take a packed lunch. Materials and tools provided. Sorry no dogs. Minimum age 18. Booking essential. Online booking available at northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com or call 01439 772738 for more information. Time: 10am – 3pm. Cost: Adult £50.


Sunday 21st October – Sunday 4th November (Sunday - Thursday) Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough Ormesby by candlelight


This autumn experience Ormesby Hall in a different light with most shutters closed and lights off, with candlelight to guide your way. 11am – 4pm. Normal admission applies. Please call 01642 328908 for more details.


Sunday 21st October The Moors National Park Centre, Lodge Lane, Danby, YO21 2NB Painting with Acrylics Workshop Small-group workshops focusing on acrylic paint, a forgiving medium for beginners and more experienced artist alike. Artist James McGairy will demonstrate his methods, and at the end of the day you’ll leave with your own painting. Equipment, materials and lunch are included. Minimum age: 14. Wheelchair accessible. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Online booking available at northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com or call 01439 772738 for more information. Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm. Cost: £45.


Monday 22nd, 23rd, 26th & 29th October The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP The Big Draw Challenge Be a part of The Big Draw Festival and join in with some playful drawing games in the galleries; throw the dice to discover your challenge. Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom normal admission applies. 11am – 4pm. www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk


Wednesday 24th October 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.


Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: £2.50, no booking required 11.45am-12.30pm. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Wednesday 24th October Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park Family Volunteering Day Sessions Have you ever wondered what volunteering entails? Then pop along to one of the sessions where you’ll be tree planting, patching up some of the paths and litter picking. All activities will be suitable for all the family. 10am – 12noon or 1pm - 3pm. Face painting also available at £2 per child.


Wednesday24th October The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP To Serve King and Country Visit the WW1 exhibition before making a metal embossed medal, creating a poppy collage, or making a plane. Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom normal admission applies. 11am – 4pm. www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk


Thursday 25th October The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP Spooky Family Fun Day Trick or Treat! Halloween excitement for all the family, make a witch’s broom, create a potion and take part in the magician trail during this drop-in session. Lots of crafty activities to keep you out of mischief! Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom normal admission applies. Free to pass holders. 11am – 4pm. www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk


Friday 26th, 27th, 28th & 31st October Kirkleatham Museum & Grounds Twilight Tour Ages 3+ Tickets: £8 Child, £4 Adult. For more details & to book tickets, visit www.screamfactory.co.uk


Saturday 27th October Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Middlesbrough Cook’s Secret Recipe - 40th Birthday Celebrations with Inner State Theatre Company Today marks the 40th birthday of the museum itself, and of course James Cook’s 290th Birthday. Go along and celebrate with the museums team. Join Captain Cook on his First Voyage of discovery. What’s he cooking up for the crew and will they like it? Can he find his way around the world without Sat Nav and will he make his rendezvous with Venus? There will also be a birthday cake for all our visitors at 1pm. Also, leave your own birthday messages for James and the Museum in our craft activities in the main galleries. £2 per person or free with an explorer pass. Times TBC – between 10.30am & 2.30pm.


Saturday 27th October The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB Willow Weaving Workshop – alterna- tive 'Christmas tree' Willow expert, Anthea Firth, leads this workshop aimed at beginners as well as those with some experience of the craft. You'll learn the core techniques required for willow working as well as the specific skills needed


22www.primarytimes.co.uk/teesside 15th October – 18th November 2018


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