Thursday 11th April Cockerton Library, Darlington


Easter themed crafts Fun and artistic Easter-themed craft sessions. 10-11.30am. To book, call 01325 349630


Wednesday 10th April Community Hub South – Wynyard Road, Hartlepool


Make an Easter Card 10.30am, suitable for children of any age. Booking essential (01429 272835). £1 per child. Booking not required.


Wednesday 10th April Grove Hill Community Hub, Bishopton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 2RP


We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Celebrate 30 years of the classic book at a special story and craft session. 10-11am. Suitable for ages 3-8. Free but must be booked on 01642 822555


Wednesday 10th April Community Hub Central, York Road, Hartlepool


Easter Themed Drop in Activity


Morning 10:00-11:30am join in anytime during the session, suitable for children of any age. £1 per child. (01429 272905) Booking not required.


Wednesday 10th April Guisborough Library


Kirkleatham Owl Centre Visit 10.45am start. Tel 01287 632668


Wednesday 10th April Captain Cook Museum, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AT


Stories from around the World Stories inspired by Captain Cook and his voyages. 12.30-3pm. Museum admission applies or grab an explorer pass for the family for the season at £10 per family Tel 01642 311211


Wednesday 10th April Yarm Library


Read Regional 2019: Family Wildlife


Walk and Talk by Karen Lloyd Put on your boots for a short walk, talk and wildlife-watch with Karen Lloyd, author of The Blackbird Diaries. Spring is here and the birds will be singing – can you identify some of our common and best loved birds? And if you can’t, go along and share in the delight of


encounters with some of our closest wild neighbours. Afterwards, join Karen for a book talk in the library. Karen writes for BBC Wildlife and Countryfile magazines amongst other journals. Suitable for age 6+ years. Refreshments provided. 10am – 12noon. Put Booking essential, please call 01642 528152.


Wednesday 10th April Guisborough Library


Community Animateurs Crafts 2pm – 3pm. Tel 01287 632668


Wednesday 10th April Hartlepool Power Station Visitor Centre


Bottle Gardening Have you considered how much household waste we all produce ~ instead of throwing it away could it be used for other things? Session 1400 to 1500 hours All events are free of charge. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Phone 01429 853582 or email hartlepoolsitetours@edf- energy.com to book your session


Wednesday 10th April Billingham Library


Some Bunny Loves You Hop along and make an Easter card and Easter bunny planter. Suitable for 5 to 11 years. 2 -3pm. Booking essential, please call 01642 528084.


Wednesday 10th April Innovation Station, Stockton Central Library


3D Dragon Doodle! £1 per person. Ever wanted your own pet Dragon? Well you’re in luck! Soar over and create your own pocket sized pet using 3D Pens! Suitable for 9 to 12 years. Booking essential. 2 – 3pm. Bookings taken from 27 March, please call 01642 526522.


Wednesday 10th April Cockerton Library, Darlington


Dog’s Trust Talk Learn how to look after your furry friends. 1.30- 2.30pm For more information, call 01325 349630


Selected dates 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26 and 27 April. Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington DL2 3NF


Children’s Tours of the Castle Friendly Footman will host interactive Children’s Tours of Raby Castle. Find out what it was like to be knighted and how the Castle was defended from enemy attack. Children’s tours will run throughout the school holidays and begin at 10:30 in the Coach Yard and are included with a Castle, Park and Gardens ticket. Tour tickets should be booked in advance online or can be purchased on the day assuming there is remaining availability. Children’s Tours are suitable for ages 4 to 8 and all members of the family are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.raby.co.uk


Thursday 11th April Stockton Central Library


Let’s Get Messy: Gardening Session 10 – 1pm. Let’s get messy! Go along to one of the special gardening events. Help plant flowers and create a wonderful viewing area within the pond. Lunch boxes can be provided at a cost of £1.50. Please order when booking. Suitable for 5 to 16 years. Booking essential. Bookings taken, please call 01642 526522.


Thursday 11th April Seaton Carew Library – Station Lane, Hartlepool.


Make a Bunny Wall Hanger 10:30am, for children aged 4+. Booking essential (01429 269808). £1 per child.


Thursday 11th April Ingleby Barwick Library


Easter Crafts


Join in the fun making your own Easter crafts. Suitable for 4 to 10 years. Booking essential. 1.30 – 2.30pm. Bookings taken, please call 01642 528528.


Thursday 11th April Captain Cook Museum, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AT


Learning the Ropes Rope and string family craft activity.


£1 a go or free with an explorer pass (£10 per family for the 2019 season) 11am-3pm. Tel 01642 311211


Thursday 11th April Preston Park Museum & Grounds


Movies at the Museum – Labyrinth “Where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems”. Watch the nostalgic 80’s classic on the big screen. Tickets must be booked in advance. Book online at prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/easter Adult £6 | Child £4 | Under 5s Free.


Thursday 11th April Crown Street Library, Darlington


Easter themed crafts Fun and artistic Easter-themed craft sessions. 2-3.30pm. To book, call 01325 349630


Thursday 11th April, 11am-1pm Darlington Indoor Market


Cool Science


Make slime and bathbombs in this interactive session. For more information, call 01325 349630


Friday 12th April Acklam Library and Community Hub, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough TS5 7AB


We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Celebrate 30 years of the classic book at a special bear hunt and craft session. 2-3pm. Suitable for ages 3-8. Free but must be booked on 01642 817810


Friday 12th April


Captain Cook Museum, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AT Voyage around the world with Captain


Cook using Google Expeditions Using Virtual Reality Headsets to bring the places visited by Captain Cook and his crew to life.


11am-3pm Museum admission applies or grab an explorer pass for the family for the season at £10 per family. Tel 01642 311211


Friday 12th April Roseworth Library


Crafts at Eastertime Go along and have fun making cute Easter chicks and Easter cards. Suitable for 4 to 11 years. 11am – 12noon. Booking essential, please call 01642 528098.


18www.primarytimes.co.uk/teesside 25th March 2019 – 12th May 2019


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