welcome (contact the museum for membership or price details). 1.45pm. Call 01325 405060, visit www.head-of-steam.co.uk or email headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk Entrance fees apply in most cases.


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Thursday 1st November Norton Library Bonfire Sparks Create your own bonfire scene. Suitable for 5- 11 years, 10 – 11am. This is a quieter craft activity for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition and their siblings and friends. Booking essential, please call 01642 528019.


Friday 2nd November Fairfield Library Hang the Firework Bunting Decorate for Bonfire Night with our firework bunting. Suitable for ages over 3 year, 9- 10am. This is a quieter craft activity for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition and their siblings and friends. Booking essential, please call 01642 527962. Booking opens from Friday 26th October.


Friday 2nd November Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool Woodland Fun Games, crafts, dens in Summerhill’s woodland. For ages 4+. 1pm – 3pm. Booking essential - 01429 284584 or call into the centre. £4.70 (concession) £5.30 (member) £5.80 (casual)


Friday 2nd November Dorman Museum, Middlesbrough Rock Painting Everyone is doing it! Painting rocks so why not join the craze and paint your own rock to hide? £1.00 per child. No organised groups please. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1pm – 3pm. Tel: 01642 813781. www.dormanmuseum.co.uk


Friday 2nd November The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP Sparkle and Bang Join in the Bonfire Night themed day to make an array of sparkly and noisy creations. Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom normal admission applies. 11am – 4pm. www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk


Friday 2nd November Albert Park Middlesbrough Halloween Trail Complete the Halloween inspired 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 per person. Call Albert Park Visitors Centre 01642 819808 for further information.


Friday 2nd November 2018 Hartlepool Power Station Visitor Centre Remembrance Day - Poppy Crafting Craft session at the Visitor Centre from 1 – 2pm. Events are free of charge and spaces are limited so booking is essential. Please phone 01429 853582 or email hartlepoolsitetours@edf-energy.com to book your session.


Saturday 3rd November Kirkleatham Hall Museum & Grounds, TS10 5NW Winter Brocante at The Museum In the pavilion and courtyard of Kirkleatham Hall Museum we will have around 20 specially selected stalls of gorgeous homewares, textiles, china, rustic and vintage furnishings from the UK and the continent, stylishly reused and repurposed items, antiques, salvage, curios, gardenalia, fresh British flowers, local fresh produce, and a small selection of local artisans with unique makes. In addition to this, we will have some delicious refreshments for you to enjoy - hot crepes and mulled wine - plus festive music! Free entry and parking.10am – 3.30pm. See www.heartisanevents.co.uk or www.facebook.com/heartisanevents for full details.


Sunday 4th November Stockton Riverside Stockton Fireworks 2018! This year’s theme is War & Peace. The FREE event starts at 5pm with BBC Tees Radio Roadshow featuring music, performances & special guests. The firework display starts at 6.30pm. Fun Fair and food stalls. A fantastic event for all the family. https://events.stockton.gov.uk/stockton- fireworks/


Monday 5th November Skinningrove Beach Skinningrove Bonfire As darkness falls prepare to be wowed by the spectacular firework display followed by a ‘Wintergrove’ themed bonfire. Arrival from 6.30pm, fireworks starts at 7pm.


Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th November West Row and High Row, Darlington International Market A selection of products from around the world. 10am – 5pm.


Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th November 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. £2.50 (no booking required) 11.45am-12.30pm. Visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Thursday 8th November Centre for Local Studies, Crown Street Library, Darlington The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps during and after the First World War A talk by Prof. Alison Fell and Ann Fell. 2pm. Tickets £2, bookable in advance. Call 01325 462034 to book places and for information.


Saturday 10th November Head of Steam Meeting Room, Darlington The Afternoon Lectures: The Barnard Castle Railway A talk by Chris Lloyd, journalist and historian. Free to members of the Friends, non-members


Saturday 10th November to Sunday 13 January 2019 Head of Steam Railway Museum, Darlington Vote100: Railways, women and World War One Commemorate 100 years of the vote for some women and all men and how women’s work on the railway’s helped get them the right to vote. 11am – 3.30pm. Normal entrance fee. Call 01325 405060, visit www.head-of-steam.co.uk or email headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Saturday 10th November Stockton Central Library Christmas Decoration Workshop with The Textile Enthusiast Make your own Pompom Decorations – Robins and Christmas Puds, Embroidered Felt Decorations and finger Knitted Mini Wreaths with our special guest The Textile Enthusiast. Materials will be provided, cost £5 per child. Suitable for ages 6+, 1-3pm. Booking essential, please call 01642 526521.


Sunday 11th November Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough First World War Remembrance Day Join in and remember everyone affected by the First World War. Hear the emotional letters sent to the Pennymans by war widows. Experience soldiers training as the Serjeant Major puts people through their paces on the assault course. Then at 7pm we shall light a beacon to commemorate the fallen. 12 noon – 7.30pm. Free event. Please call 01642 328904 for more details.


Friday 16th November Centre for Local Studies, Crown Street Library, Darlington Re-Memorial World War One: Narrative of Peace in the Tees Valley Brief introductory talk about the project, followed by a roadshow event – bring your WW1 heirlooms and story to show researchers. 12 noon – 3pm. Call 01325 462034 to book places and for information.


Saturday 17th November South Park, Darlington Coco Charge Join North East Autism Society for its 5K chocolate themed fun run, collect chocolatey treats along the way and a warm mug of hot chocolate at the finish line.12 noon – 3pm. Visit www.ne-as.org.uk or email info@ne-as.org.uk for more details.


Sunday 18th November Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough Festive Fair


Soak up the Christmas atmosphere in the marquee, browse the stalls for festive gifts and sample the tasty delights of local food suppliers. The house is not open on this date. Parking is limited, and we recommend using public transport where possible. Access is via the Church Lane Coaches and Deliveries entrance only. 11am – 3pm. Free event. Please call 01642 328902 for more details.


Sunday 18th November Preston Park Museum & Grounds F3: Food, Flavour, Feast Join in with the museum and Elizabeth’s Kitchen as we celebrate our ‘plot to pot’ garden produce as we demonstrate creating delicious, easy dishes inspired by our fantastic Walled Kitchen Garden. Drop-in sessions, free with museum admission, donations welcomed.10am-12 noon. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Sunday 25th November Judges Country House Hotel, Yarm, TS15 9LW A Country House Christmas Fair Prepare for a classy, cosy, extra special Christmas. A beautiful selection of 30+ carefully chosen stalls bringing you artisan crafted items, unique vintage goods, food and drink, fresh wreathes and flowers, Christmas decorations, home décor, and great gifts. With all of this in such stunning surroundings with live traditional festive music you are sure to feel wonderfully Christmassy and fully prepared for winter treats and gift giving. £1 entry, under 16s free. 50% donated to a local charity (TBC). Entry into prize draw to win champagne afternoon tea at Judges Hotel also included in admission. 10am – 3pm. See www.heartisanevents.co.uk or www.facebook.com/heartisanevents for full details.


Saturday 1st December – Sunday 13th January 2019 Wynyard Hall, TS22 5NF Ice Skating at Wynyard Hall! Glide around the ice rink in the picturesque outdoor setting of Wynyard Hall’s historical parkland. Group bookings available. For more information visit www.wynyardhall.co.uk


Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd December Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar Victorian Christmas at Kirkleatham Museum 10am-3.30pm. £4 to see Santa and receive a free gift. Tel: 01642 479500.


Sleeping Beauty Family Christmas Panto


Saturday 1st December The Picture House, South View, Billingham, TS23 1BT


By popular demand Barking up the Right Tree Theatre brings to Billingham their latest panto, Sleeping Beauty, a hilarious and exciting tale with a twist! Doors open at 2pm, show starts at 2:30pm. Tickets available from Mill Lane Convenience Store, SpiriFit - The Picture House or on the door ahead of the show (subject to availability) Tickets £8 adults, £5 children and seniors. Tickets include a visit from Santa and Twinkle- Berry the Elf in their grotto at the end of the performance with free gifts for all the children. Collect a children’s colouring competition poster alongside your tickets and bring entries along to the show for the chance to win a prize.For more information visit the Barking up the Right Tree Theatre Facebook page or contact on 07479 252044.


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