Bay and the surrounding landscapes. Janet looks closer into the detail from objects found on and around our coast. Tel: 01642 479500.


Friday 23rd November High Street, Loftus Light Up Loftus Cost: Free. 4.30pm, light switch on 5.30pm.


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Until Sunday 24th March 2019 Mining Art Gallery, Bishop Auckland Breaking Ground – Women of the Northern Coalfields The exhibition explores the previously untold stories of women in Victorian mining communities across the region. Artworks, archive images and personal histories from the local area will highlight the tenacious spirit of these women whether fighting to keep their jobs at the colliery or working all hours to keep a roof over their families’ heads. The temporary exhibition also takes place 100 years since some women the in UK were granted the right to vote. 10am – 4pm daily. Last entry – 3.30pm. Entry to the temporary exhibition included with admission to the Mining Art Gallery. £5 adults, £4 concessions, £1 for under 16s. For more info visit: aucklandproject.org/events/breaking- ground-women-of-the-northern- coalfields/


Until 25th November 2018 Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Exhibition ‘Hope in the Future’ An exhibition looking at the positive changes that occurred as a result of the First world War, changes which


continue to benefit us all today; from votes for women to medical developments. Free with museum admission.10am- 4pm. For more information, visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.


Until Thursday 6th December Crown Street Library, Darlington Community Art Project Winter Exhibition CAP offers people with learning disabilities the opportunity to practice various visual arts activities and the exhibition will feature a range of works in a variety of media from paint to digital art. Call 01325 462034.


Until Friday 14th December Town Hall Exhibition Space, Darlington ‘Edgelands’ the Undesirable, the Everyday and the Overlooked An exhibition by Julie Macbean, featuring 11 original works in a variety of media. Visit www.juliemacbean.co.uk for details about the artist.


Until January 2019 Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar Near and Far by Robert Taylor and Janet Williamson An exhibition by two friends whose artwork demonstrates the beauty of our coastline. Robert draws inspiration from his childhood village of Runswick


Saturday 24th November – Wednesday 19th December


Thursday 22nd November Centre Square, Middlesbrough The Christmas Dream Machine: Turning on the Christmas lights Pre-show activity from 6pm. The spectacular Christmas Dream Machine performance will herald the start of this year’s Christmas celebrations complete with lights switch on and a stunning fireworks finale.


Thursday 22nd November Billingham Library Suffrage Sessions #Stockton100 10 – 11.30am. Become part of the 100 to complete a one-off basic coding session to support equal opportunities in STEM/STEAM Education. Booking available online to anybody aged 6 and above. For more details call 01642 528084.


Thursday 22nd November High Street, Redcar Redcar Christmas Light Switch An evening of family entrainment, including live music, street performers, seasonal stalls and lots of goodies to feast on leading to the switching on of the Christmas lights. Cost: Free. 5pm – 7pm. Switch on at 6.30pm.


Thursday 22nd November – 22nd December (Various Dates) High Street, Redcar Redcar Christmas Market The popular Christmas market will sell a selection of seasonal gifts, crafts and goods the perfect opportunity to buy your Christmas gifts. 22nd November, 10am – 7pm. 25th November, 10am – 4pm. 1st,8th,15th & 22nd December, 10am – 4pm.


Thursday 22nd November, from 5pm Market Square, Darlington Christmas Lights Switch On Fun for all the family with Steve and Karen from TFM and stars from the panto lighting up Christmas in the town.


Thursday 22nd November - Saturday 22nd December. All day. Middlesbrough, Central Linthorpe Road shopping area. Festive Huts Creative, crafty and Christmassy! Visit the artisan market and grab a bargain for your Christmas stockings! www.lovemiddlesbrough.com/christmas


Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th November Town Centre and Indoor market, Darlington


Christmas Markets Browse the wide selection of regional traders for festive food and gifts. Thursday, 10am – 8pm. Friday-Sunday, 10am – 4pm.


Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th November Hummersknott School, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington Red Hall Dance Company 15 Year Anniversary Show 7.30pm. For tickets, adults £6 and children £5, contact Sarah Small on 07807054580.


22www.primarytimes.co.uk/teesside 19th November 2018 – 3rd February 2019 Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough


Christmas trees for sale Enter a winter wonderland of Christmas trees in the stables courtyard and choose your perfect family Christmas tree, with a variety of Nordman Firs, Norway Spruce and Scots Pine. Daily – 10am – 4pm. Please use the Church Lane entrance and Coach Park for parking for tree sales, following signs for coaches.


Saturday 24th November Marske Hall, Redcar Road, Marske-by- the-Sea, TS11 6AA


Christmas Fair Enjoy a traditional Christmas Fair with festive stalls, children's arts and crafts, winbola stall, plus lots more. Tickets on sale for the Grand Xmas raffle, with a star prize of a night in a Glamping Pod. Refreshments available. 10am – 2pm. PLUS – kids can meet Santa! Admission free, donations welcome, all proceeds will go towards enriching the lives of the residents of Marske Hall. For details of other events at Marske Hall, please call the Hall on 01642 482672 or Facebook www.facebook/marskehall.com


Saturday 24th November Stockton Central Library


Suffrage Sessions #Stockton100 10 – 11.30am. Become part of the 100 to complete a one-off basic coding session to support equal opportunities in STEM/STEAM Education. Booking available online to anybody aged 6 and above. Call 01642 526521.


Saturday 24th November & Saturdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd December 12-3pm


Signing Santa Cleveland Centre, Middlesbrough The world-famous Signing Santa returns to the Cleveland Centre this Christmas Free (+ goody bag for each child!) www.clevelandcentre.co.uk


Every Sunday and Monday from 25th November (until 17th December) Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough


A 1950s Christmas Create new memories as you see the house decorated and follow the children’s trail to see what toys were gifted in the 1950s. 11am – 3pm. Normal admission applies. Please call 01642 328908 for more details.


Every Sunday from 25th November (until 2nd December available) Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough


Father Christmas comes to Ormesby Hall Father Christmas invites you to join him in his cosy grotto for a special Christmas gift and meet the elves for Christmas crafts and festive cheer. Normal admission applies and £6 extra for the Father Christmas event. 11am – 3pm. Please call 01642 328908 to book your place. Booking essential.


Sunday 25th November Guisborough Forest & Walkway


Christmas Market Go along to a festive wonderland where there will be a vast array of market stalls, festive crafts and Santa’s Grotto (tickets to see Santa cost £1 per child). Also warm yourself up with some hot


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