laura.wedgwood@ageukteesside.org.uk or visit www.ageuk.org.uk/teesside Sign up on line at ageuk.org.uk/teesside


Tuesday 11th December Billingham Library Suffrage Sessions #Stockton100 5 – 6.30pm. 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.


Tuesday 11th & 18th December North Ormesby Community Hub


Christmas Crafts for Kids! Enjoy a fun filled festive craft session. Suitable for ages 5-12. 3.30pm-4.30pm. Book a free place on 01642 243581.


Friday 14th December


Normanby Methodist Church, Cleveland Street, Normanby, TS6 0LP Free Christmas Party! Hosted by Normanby Community Forum. Father Christmas, Face Painting & Magic Show. Presents for all the children & free buffet. Tombola, Craft Stall & Jumble etc. 4 – 6pm. All welcome.


Friday 14th, 15th & 16th December The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP


Christmas Market


The popular annual Christmas Market is not to be missed - with a wide range of hand-picked stallholders offering delicious locally sourced food and unique crafts, live music and plenty of seasonal entertainment, this is the feelgood event of the season. £5 Adults, £2.50 Child. Visit www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk for further information.


Friday 14th &15th December St Leonard's Parish Church, Loftus


Loftus Christmas Tree Festival See the wonderful Christmas trees decorated by the community and businesses of Loftus.


Friday 14th -16th December Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar Dine with Santa at Kirkleatham Museum


Santa will be paying a flying visit for breakfast, lunch and tea. He’ll be joined by Mrs Claus and some cheeky elves along with a few of his other friends from Lapland. Also featuring theatrical performances and activities with a small token gift from Santa himself to take home. £20 per person (under 2s go free) to book email: imaginativeproductions.co.uk Christmas


Fridays 14th & 21st December Middlesbrough Town Hall


Christmas Party Nights A proper Christmas party night with a two-course meal and disco plus live music from either The Funk Collective (14th) or The Phat Tyrtles (21st) £28 + booking fee, inc glass of fizz and two course meal • 18+ Starts 7.30 pm. www.middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk


Saturday 15th December Guisborough Methodist Church, Westgate, Guisborough, TS14 6DU


Sleeping Beauty Family Christmas Panto Barking up the Right Tree Theatre returns with their latest panto, Sleeping Beauty, a hilarious and exciting tale


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with a twist! Doors open at 1pm, show starts at 1:30pm. Tickets available from Guisborough bookshop 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. Visit the Barking up the Right Tree Theatre Facebook page or contact on 07479 252044.


Saturday and Sunday 15th -16th and 22nd - 23rd December Head of Steam, Darlington


Santa at the Station Meet Santa in his magical grotto and receive a Christmas present. Entertainment includes mini train rides, arts and crafts. Entrance fee applies and booking is essential. Call 01325 405060, visit www.head-of- steam.co.uk or email headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk


Saturday 15th December South Park Education Centre


Santa Trail Trail and crafts. 10am – 2pm. For details contact Groundwork on 01325 464270.


Saturday 15th December Cornmill Centre, Darlington Christmas Garland Workshop Get festive and crafty. From 11am. Spaces are limited. Visit www.cornmillcentre.co.uk for details.


Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December RSPB Saltholme, Seaton Carew Road, Port Clarence, TS2 1TU A Saltholme Christmas! Book a ticket to see Father Christmas in his magical wildlife grotto and receive a wonderful gift. Enjoy a hot chocolate while you wait and then explore the reserve. £8 per child or £6.40 for RSPB Members. Usual entry fees apply. £5 per car or RSPB Members FREE. Book your tickets to see Father Christmas at Eventbrite.com Search for Saltholme Christmas or find the event on Facebook - RSPB Saltholme & North East England. Tel: 01642 546625.


Saturday 15th December Sporting Lodge Inns, Middlesbrough, TS17 9LW


Little Winter Wonderland Children’s Party


A family afternoon for both adults & children. Enjoy a 2-course lunch followed by a visit from Santa who will have a small gift for each child. Mini


disco, hot chocolate & cookies for the children whilst listening to Santa’s helper narrate story time. 12 noon – 4pm. £18 per adult, £11 per child. Tel: 01642 578100 (Opt 2) www.sportinglodgeinns.co.uk


Sunday 16th December Stokesley Town Hall, Market Place, Stokesley, TS9 5DG


Sleeping Beauty Family Christmas Panto Barking up the Right Tree Theatre returns with their latest panto, Sleeping Beauty, a hilarious and exciting tale with a twist! Doors open at 1pm, show starts at 1:30pm. Tickets available from Stokesley Town Hall 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. Visit the Barking up the Right Tree Theatre Facebook page or contact on 07479 252044.


Sunday 16th – Wednesday 19th December Billingham Forum Ice Arena


Sleeping Beauty on Ice Tees Active & Junior members of the Billingham Ice Skating Club proudly present Sleeping Beauty on Ice. Adults £9.50, Juniors/Oaps £6.50. Tickets include a 45minute skate after the show. Tickets available at reception. Tel: 01642 551381. www.forumicearena.co.uk


Monday 17th December – Friday 2st December Norton Library


Christmas Story Time Drop-in every evening this week to listen to our Christmas stories. Suitable for 2 – 8 years, 3.30 – 4pm, please call 01642 528019.


Monday 17th and Friday 21st December Crown Street Library, Darlington Christmas Parties Full of fun, games and music as well as a visit from Santa Claus. Suitable for children aged 0-4 years. Tickets £5 per child, which includes a gift from Santa and his Elves. 10.30 – 11.30am & 2-3pm. Booking essential. Call 01325 462034.


Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th December Cockerton Library


Library Christmas Parties Full of fun, games and music as well as


a visit from Santa Claus. Suitable for children aged 0-4 years. Tickets £5 per child, which includes a gift from Santa and his Elves. 9.30 – 10.30am. Booking essential. Call 01325 461320.


Tuesday 18th December North Ormesby Community Hub


Christmas Crafts for Kids! Enjoy a fun filled festive craft session. Suitable for ages 5-12. 3.30pm-4.30pm. Book a free place on 01642 243581.


Saturday 22nd December 2018 – 3rd March 2019 Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Stockton


Behind the Seams See over 25 costumes from TV, film and theatre including The Crown, Downton Abbey, Poldark, Disney’s Beauty & the Beast and Titanic to name but a few. Tickets: £5 Adults, £3 Concession, Free for children under 16 (in addition to normal museum admission prices). Early booking is recommended. Get your tickets at prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/behindthes eams from mid-November


Saturday 22nd December Cornmill Centre


The Elfie Selfie 11am – 3pm.Visit www.cornmillcentre.co.uk for more details.


Saturday 22nd December Stockton Central Library Christmas Crafts Drop-in and make something festive! Suitable for 5 – 11 years, 11am – 3pm.


Saturday 22nd December Norton Library Book Calendar


Make a calendar with a difference! Keep a monthly diary of books you have read and then write your favourite book of the month on your book calendar. 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.


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