Every Saturday Crown St & Cockerton Libraries, Darlington Junior Lego Club Free drop-in club for Lego fans. 10am – 12 noon.


Booking not required. Call 01325 462034.


Every Sunday South Park, Darlington


REGULAR EVENTS


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 to our website for details www.sunshinesign.co.uk or contact Sarah 07772189869.


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


Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday


The Elmwood Centre, 53, Darlington Road, Hartburn, Teesside TS18 5EP The Cabbage Patch Shop


Give A Unique Gift This Christmas Are you looking for gifts that are different, memorable and special this year? Head over to The Cabbage Patch shop located in Teesside. Check out their fresh stock daily on Facebook & Instagram @TheCabbagePatchHartburn Vintage, Retro galore! Budding interior designers 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 and America kitchenalia. Treat yourself or your loved ones to a gift they’ll never forget. Competitive prices. If you can’t decide, why not give a gift voucher then they have the joy of choosing from a treasure trove of pieces? Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas. 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.


Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday


The Elmwood Centre, 53 Darlington Road, Hartburn, Stockton, TS18 5EP


Hartburn Dancewear Dancewear, Accessories & Homemade Gifts. Now in store – Perfect Christmas gifts, including: Gift Vouchers, Stocking Fillers, Fairtrade Ballerinas and Christmas Fairies. Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 2pm – 6pm. Saturday 9am – 4.30pm. Ring Clare on 07930 433997. Find us on Facebook.


Various Days Norton, Hartlepool, Saltburn & Newton Aycliffe


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


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


Every Saturday South Park, Darlington Parkrun A free weekly 5k run. 9am. Pre- registration required. Visit www.parkrun.org.uk/darlingtonsouthpark or email


darlingtonsouthparkoffice@parkrun.com


Junior Parkrun Free 2k run for juniors only (four-14- year-olds). 9am. To register visit www.parkrun.org.uk/southpark-juniors or email


southpark-juniorsoffice@parkrun.com


Every Tuesday Stockton Central Library


Baby and Toddler 9.45 – 11am


Every Tuesday and Friday Ingleby Barwick Library


Baby and Toddler 1.30 – 2.30pm. Bring your own drink.


Every Thursday (term-time only) Ingleby Barwick Library


Baby and Toddler 10 – 11am


Every Thursday (term-time only) Thornaby Central Library


Shake, Rattle and Roll 10 – 10.45am. Suitable: For under 5 years. Refreshments provided.


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


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


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


Takes place on a Friday Ingleby Barwick Library Bedtime Stories


6 – 6.30pm. Suitable for 4 years and over. Pjs and Teddy optional. Contact the Library on 01642 528528.


Every Saturday Ingleby Barwick Library Rhyme Time 10 – 11am. Bring your own drink. Booking essential, call 01642 528528.


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 5 years. Refreshments provided.


Every Friday Stockton Central Library Rhyme Time 10 – 11am. Bring your own drink. Booking essential.


Every Friday (term-time only) Millbeck Care Home Remembering Rhyme 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 Saturday Billingham Library Lego Club 10am – 12noon. Suitable for 5 – 11 years. 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. Drop in session. Laid-back Lego Club 1.30 – 3.30pm. Suitable for 5 – 11 years. For children with an Autism Spectrum Condition who would like to attend our afternoon club for a quieter, calmer Lego experience. Booking essential, please call 01642 528084.


Every Saturday Thornaby Central Library


Chess for All 10am - 12noon. Suitable for 8 years and over. Learn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster come along and play.


Every Saturday Stockton Central Library Chess for All


1 – 3pm. Suitable for 8 years and over. Learn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster come along and play.


Every Friday Billingham Library Chess for All


3 – 5pm. Suitable for 8 years and over. Learn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster come along and play.


Every Saturday Stockton Central Library Coding Club 10 – 12noon. If you are aged between 8 - 13 years and want to find out more about how to use code, create your own computer games, websites and other exciting things then come along to our Coding Club!


Every Saturday Middlesbrough Central Library, Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AY


Chess Club 10am to 12pm. Learn to play or perfect your moves – all are welcome to come along and play chess.


Every Monday Middlesbrough Central Library, Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AY Lego Club


4-5pm. Build amazing Lego structures at the weekly club.


Every Saturday Acklam Library and Community Hub, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough TS5 7AB Lego Club 10.30-11.30am. Build amazing Lego structures at the weekly club.


Every Saturday North Ormesby Community Hub, Derwent Street, Middlesbrough TS3 6JB Lego Club 10-11.30am. Build amazing Lego structures at the weekly club.


1st Wednesday of each month Norton Library


Games Night at Norton Library 5 – 6.45pm. Calling all 10, 11 and 12 year olds – are you game for a bit of fun? Then come and join us for our games night and play on! (Chess, Kerplunk, Uno, Top Trumps and many more).


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