JULY 2016 www.stockton.gov.uk/stocktononteesnews

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A Right Royal SIRF16 Town centre jigsaw Celebration 18 24 coming together 32 CONTENTS News Round Up Your Strong 4 Council 6 Communities 9

BIG NEWS FOR AMBITIOUS, EFFECTIVE BIG PLANS FOR HELPING STOCKTON-ON-TEES AND PROUD TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES PROSPER

Health and Community Arts, Culture Wellbeing 14 Safety 16 and Leisure 18

BIG PLANS FOR THE BIG PLANS FOR KEEPING BIG PLANS FOR GREAT HEALTH OF OUR PEOPLE OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE EXPERIENCES

Adults Economic Regeneration Environment Services 28 and Transport 31 and Housing 36

BIG PLANS FOR THE BIG PLANS FOR AN BIG PLANS FOR OUR CARE WE PROVIDE OUTSTANDING BOROUGH PLACES AND OPEN SPACES Children and Ward Surgeries in What’s On Young People 38 Your Area 41 44

BIG PLANS FOR THE YOUNG BIG PLANS FOR BIG PLANS FOR PEOPLE OF OUR BOROUGH YOUR AREA THE FUTURE

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PAGE 3 NEWS ROUND UP NEWS ROUND UP WELCOME TO THIS JULY EDITION OF Picture courtesy of Harry Cook STOCKTON-ON-TEES NEWS Stockton businesses welcome BID It’s summertime and at this time of year our Borough’s YES! That was the decision made by Stockton’s The BID will allow retailers to join forces, with the full support really at its best as our cracking year-round programme businesses when a vote was held on whether to of the Council, and work together to drive forward all kinds of events steps up a gear. You’ll find a round-up of all of activities and events aimed at boosting trade, attracting that’s going on in our What’s On pages at the back of this create a Business Improvement District (BID) in visitors and encouraging enterprise. the Town Centre. edition, as well as a tantalising SIRF16 preview on the It will start work on 1 September 2016 and is paid for by centre pages 24 and 25. We also look back at the Queen’s The proposal received a 64 per cent majority of the votes. businesses through an annual levy. Those on board include 90th birthday celebrations on page 12. In Stockton town national chains such as Marks & Spencer, Boots and Costa The initiative, driven by local business people, seeks to ensure centre, those celebrations were complemented by the Coffee alongside local independent businesses like Melissa’s that Stockton continues to thrive both now and in the future as spectacular launch of the Stockton Flyer automaton Café, Mohujo’s restaurant and RAW Digital Training. and hundreds of selfless volunteers and carers were a centre for shops and services. To find out more, visit www.stocktonbid.co.uk the guests of the Borough’s Mayor and the Deputy Lord Fantastic football Lieutenant of County Durham for a “thank you” afternoon tea. There’s some colourful coverage of the launch day on facilities! pages 18 and 19, as well as a piece on the Catalyst Awards Stockton is now home to a superb which recognise the work of the Borough’s remarkable volunteers on page 11. £1million third generation (3G) artificial Staying with Stockton town centre, there’s real cause for grass pitch and stadium development. optimism as a number of exciting projects are starting The joint development between Stockton Town FC and Stockton to come to fruition. We’re getting on with delivering Sixth Form College also includes dug outs, floodlighting, our vision of a town centre in Stockton that is distinct turnstiles and a spectator stand. from others, and projects like the planned Hilton Hotel, “Stockton Town can now be considered home to the best sporting the restoration of the Globe, and the expansion of the facilities outside professional football in the North East,” said Georgian Theatre, are all key parts of this and businesses Martin Hillerby, Chairman of the volunteer-led Stockton Town FC. have given a ringing endorsement of our plans by voting Located on Bishopton Road West, the development has been in favour of creating a Stockton Business Improvement funded by the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund, Sport District, or BID. England and the Premier League through the Football Stadium Meanwhile businesses from across the Borough are Improvement Fund (FSIF). continuing to make a huge contribution across the world and there is a reminder of that on page 34 where you can read about Stockton based Francis Brown Limited, a leading engineering provider who trade internationally. Meanwhile, on page 31 we also reflect on the economic impact of Stockton Cycling Festival which this year hosted the prestigious British Cycling National Road Championships, showcasing our borough across Europe. While it’s great to bring you so many success stories, the Council continues to get to grips with an unprecedented Hilton Hotel heading Obituary financial challenge and in the current climate we’ve made After a short and brave battle protecting those people most in need our top priority. for Stockton with cancer Stockton-on-Tees The welfare rights support we offer our residents is a Stockton town centre is set to become home to a Borough Councillor Michael Clark Andrew sets sights died in June. major part of the work we do to this particular end, and prestigious 125-bed Hampton by Hilton hotel. our regular Day in the Life feature on page 9 shines a light Following a career in journalism and on the hugely important work of one of our Welfare Rights on economic growth The Council is supporting the development of the international public relations ranging from local Officers, Varinder Jagra. Andrew Lewis has joined Tees Valley Combined chain on the former Dairy site on Bishop Street in Stockton, reporter to Head of Communications which forms part of the Northshore regeneration scheme. Of course, this is just one of the vital services we offer Authority as its Managing Director. for Middlesbrough Council, Councillor Clark was elected to represent the Grangefield ward in 2011. and on pages 6 and 7, we’ve got the second in a two part Andrew, a former senior HM Treasury economist and Detailed design work will begin in the autumn with a view to Big Picture feature with further Director of the Northern Way, joins from Newcastle City the hotel opening in 2018. The Council’s Director of Economic During his time on the Council, Councillor Clark was Vice focus on some interesting facts Council where he was Assistant Chief Executive. Growth and Development, Richard McGuckin, said: “It’s Chair of the Adult Services and Health Select Committee fantastic that we have attracted such a famous global name and served on a number of committees including Planning, that illustrate the competing Andrew said: “I am delighted to be joining the Combined and we know there is an incredibly strong business case for Executive Scrutiny, Licensing, Housing and Community Safety, demands on our resources, Authority at the start of an exciting process of devolution, a hotel of this nature.” Corporate and Social Inclusion as well as the Regeneration and the broad range of services with the opportunity to deliver a real step-change in and Transport Select Committee. we provide. economic growth and new jobs for the Tees Valley. The mixed use Northshore regeneration scheme incorporates new offices, homes and leisure facilities within walking Councillor Clark encouraged a vast range of community . “Tees Valley has a reputation as a dynamic and forward- distance of the newly regenerated Stockton town centre. activity in Grangefield including an over 50s drop-in at the thinking area, with huge potential, and a great track record The 56 acre, £300million scheme is a partnership between Grays Road Institute, The Green Project for environmental in partnership working.” Muse Developments, the Homes and Communities Agency services and the Grangefield Community Council. Neil Schneider To find out more about the work of Tees Valley Combined and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. He cared deeply about public service and will be sadly missed. Chief Executive, Authority visit www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk Stockton Borough Council PAGE 4 PAGE 5 YOUR COUNCIL YOUR COUNCIL

Did you know?... Last year we supported over 700 Did you know?... Voluntary, community and social We’ve worked with local enterprise (VCSE) organisations, nurseries to provide over from multi-million pound 600,000 hours of free organisations to small resident childcare for our two year and community groups. olds last year. Did you know?... Did you know?... These VCSE organisations 10,000 children and their Did you know?… deliver £13million of services families used our Children’s We helped reduce to residents through local Centres last year. Anti-Social Behaviour authority contracts. by 6% last year. Did you know?... Did you know?... Over 15,000 young people Did you know?… Through Stockton District took part in activities at our Last year our Security Advice and Information Services youth centres last year. and Surveillance Unit (SDAIS) we have supported Did you know?... helped in the arrest of residents to deal with around We currently look after 380 461 individuals. £12million of debt. children in our children’s homes and support 269 children to live with £1.2m £35.7m foster carers.

£3.2m Strong Communities Children and Young People

Did you know?... Did you know?... We look after 516 We’ve helped over 2,500 miles of road. smokers to quit in the Did you know?... last two years. We helped over 200 businesses to Did you know?... start-up or grow in the last year. We helped over 5,000 Community Safety residents through the Warm Did you know?... Homes, Healthy People Last year we repaired over 4,300 Programme last year. square meters of potholes. In our Big Picture campaign, we use jigsaw pieces to Did you know?... We pride ourselves on being illustrate the many competing demands on the Council’s Did you know?... We immunised over 40,000 resources and the wide range of services we deliver. We handled nearly 400 planning children last year. open, honest and fair. And you only need to glance at these facts to see that each applications last year. That’s why it’s important to piece is important in its own right. Unfortunately, the finances available to us are continuing us that you know how the to shrink while demand for services like adult social care is continuing to grow. Council budget is spent. By 2019/20 the overall annual reduction in Government funding to the borough will be £73million (a reduction of 61 Following on from our last edition, we bring you some more per cent in 10 years). fascinating facts about the services we provide. £12.8m A detailed review of front line services is ongoing and we will £14.7m As you can see, we act as “corporate parent” to hundreds of maintain our focus on protecting the people and areas most looked after children in need of our care and support. in need. We also maintain more than 500 miles of roads, immunise There will be no easy answers, but we will continue to keep tens of thousands of children and help thousands of you informed and fully consulted. Economic Regeneration and residents keep warm during winter. To find out more visit www.stockton.gov.uk/thebigpicture Transport Health and Wellbeing

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We’ve always believed in asking people what they think THE LIFE about the issues and services that affect their daily lives. That’s because your views really matter to us. Here we bring you our regular update Varinder Jagra on the consultations being carried out by the Council. To find out more visit www.stockton.gov.uk/consultation Welfare Rights Officer

Libraries review Travel support for Adult Service Users Varinder Jagra has been helping Consultation on proposals to close Egglescliffe Library and and Carers people in need across Stockton Fairfield Library has now closed. As part of the consultation, The Council is consulting on a draft policy about how it a series of drop-in sessions was held in both branches and Borough for the past 25 years. provides travel support for people who use adult social residents were invited to complete consultation surveys. care services and their carers. The draft policy reflects All of the responses to the consultation will be taken into As a full time Welfare Rights Officer the requirements of the Care Act 2014 by promoting and consideration, and will inform a report being taken to Cabinet encouraging service users and carers to be as independent at the Council, she offers free later this year. as they can be. A 12-week consultation on the draft policy ends on October 2. confidential advice to those who Home to school transport policy seek information or support about Consultation on proposed changes to the Council’s home Kerbside recycling to school transport policy has now closed. The Council is welfare benefits. In the coming months, the Council will be seeking residents’ reviewing its policy so it reflects the statutory guidance set views on kerbside recycling and ways of increasing recycling by the Department for Education. At the time of going to “I work closely with a small team to help people affected rates. Further details will be announced before the print, a report was being prepared for consideration by the by welfare reform, or who need impartial advice to help consultation gets under way. Council’s Cabinet. If agreed, the new policy would come them make their own decisions relating to the benefits into place before parents make school place applications they receive,” says Varinder. for September 2017 and would not affect children already attending school. The Council’s Welfare Rights Service plays a central role in delivering the Council’s commitment to protecting and supporting the vulnerable and those most in need. To keep track of all our consultations, register with our new My Views consultation portal Its officers provide a telephone advice line, face to face www.stockton.gov.uk/myviews appointments, representation at benefit tribunals, and also hold advice sessions in Stockton Central Library, Thornaby Central Library and Billingham Library. Do you have a view? Join Viewpoint! “I really enjoy my job and get a lot of satisfaction from helping people from all backgrounds get the right Do you want to help make the Borough a better place to live, work, learn and visit? benefits, but it is especially rewarding to be able to help Do you want to help the Council make decisions that affect you and your local community? the Borough’s most vulnerable people,” says Varinder. If you have answered “yes” and you are a Borough resident The surveys are focussed on some of the issues that are of “It’s good to know we are there to help them.” aged 18 or over, why not join Viewpoint – Stockton-on-Tees the highest priority to the Council at the time. Varinder lives in Ingleby Barwick with her husband, Borough Council’s residents’ consultation panel? Over the last year, Viewpoint findings have influenced Harbhajan, a magistrate, and her son is a doctor at James Viewpoint helps us understand what residents think about how we plan and evaluate festivals, events and specialist Cook University Hospital. In her spare time she takes an Council services and how we might shape them to improve markets, the development of our Domestic Abuse Strategy, active role as a volunteer at the Sikh Women’s Association the Borough. and the delivery of our healthy heart checks service. based at the Sikh Temple in Thornaby. Each year, all Viewpoint members are asked to fill in up To register for Viewpoint, visit: www.stockton.gov.uk/ Being active in her local community is something which to four surveys of around 10 questions that address key myviews/register or send your name, postal address motivates both Varinder and her family. She says: issues and help inform a wide variety of Council decisions and email address (if you have one) to: Viewpoint, Policy, “As a family we all like to play our part and where possible contribute to making Stockton Borough a better place.” and plans. Viewpoint members who respond online are also Improvement and Engagement Team, Varinder provides advice to clients George and invited to respond to our ‘rapid response surveys’ which FREEPOST – Business Reply Service, For information about the Council’s Welfare Rights Service Elizabeth Dunn, both 87, from Eaglescliffe contain up to five questions. Licence No. RTKU-KGBC-LRTE, Municipal Buildings, telephone 01642 526141 or email Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1BR. [email protected]

PAGE 8 PAGE 9 STRONG COMMUNITIES STRONG COMMUNITIES Celebrating armed Recognising forces day SPOTLIGHT ON… remarkable volunteers! The amazing achievements of those in the Borough’s voluntary, community and social enterprise sector were recognised at the seventh annual Catalyst Achievement Awards. The event, held at Wynyard Hall, attracted more nominations than ever before, leaving the judging panel with a difficult job.

Neil Schneider, the Council’s And the Outstanding Achievement award went to Suzanne Chief Executive with Judith Stockton town centre played host to a Fletcher who has worked tirelessly over the years – initially Haysmore on one of his recent as a local ward councillor for Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree visits to Daisy Chain. series of special events to mark this – before championing causes such as the Breastfeeding Our regular “Spotlight On” feature year’s Armed Forces Day. Welcome Scheme, supporting asylum seekers, and helping make Stockton-on-Tees a Fair Trade Borough. Suzanne highlights some of the voluntary, Members of the Armed Forces, the British Legion and both has done all of this all while chairing the Borough’s Central serving and retired servicemen and women joined the Mayor Locality Forum! community and social enterprise of Stockton-on-Tees and other civic representatives at a flag raising ceremony at Stockton Town Hall. organisations carrying out great The award-winners list in full: work across the Borough. Stockton High Street was also awash with military vehicles, equipment, displays and information stands about the • Community Group – • Community Arts – With more than half a million people in the UK living past, present and future of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Cleveland Fire Support Network Billingham Folklore Festival with autism, it is much more common than most Throughout the day popular war time songs were played to people think. Daisy Chain is a unique charity that transport visitors to a bygone era. • Innovation, Partnership and Enterprise – • Community Sports – Stockton Rugby Club was founded in 2003 to provide a haven for families To show the Borough’s gratitude to fallen, current troops Tees Valley Community Foundation affected by autism in the Tees Valley. and veterans, the Mayor’s Chaplain led an open air service • Trustee of the Year – Graeme Oram of thanks for our armed forces in the High Street. Health Impact – The Moses Project The charity provides a range of services from its 5.5 • • Young Volunteer of the Year – Elliot Dunn acre petting farm in Norton, supporting the needs • Community Spaces – of the child, parents, carers and siblings. Daisy • Volunteer of the Year – Margot Inglis Chain works to remove anxiety by providing a safe, Wolviston Village Community Centre Borough hosts To find out more about Catalyst and its work fun and friendly environment where children can Voice and Influence – Dasuk be themselves and parents and carers can access • visit www.catalyststockton.org support or even just someone to talk to. US visitors Visitors from the American state of Wisconsin Daisy Chain relies on the generosity and support of the local community and businesses to enable the were treated to a tour of all the Borough charity to provide a dedicated service to over 1,600 has to offer as part of a cultural exchange. families through activity days, social clubs High Street home for Community Bank and support groups. The guests were hosted by the Cleveland County Friendship Residents living across Stockton Borough Force, which arranges exchange visits with other Friendship A big boost to the charity has been the success of Force International groups around the world. can now access a range of ethical savings the Daisy Chain Charity Superstore and Coffee Shop on Portrack Lane. As well as raising revenue for the As part of their visit, the guests enjoyed a civic reception and affordable loans on Stockton High Street. charity, the Superstore has provided work-based with the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees at Stockton Town Hall, Your Community Bank, the Tees Credit Union co-operative experience for young adults with autism through and spent time in Stockton town centre. and social business, is operating from the Love Stockton the employability course. This has led to a number One of the hosts, Leila Elliott, said: “We have had visitors shop at 111 High Street. of young people moving into work placements and from different parts of America, Europe, Australia and New Tracey Rix-Mason (pictured) from Your Community Bank, apprenticeships. Zealand. Many of our visitors will look around Stockton said: “We offer various savings and loans products and our Judith Haysmore, Chief Executive at Daisy Chain, town centre and they love the old buildings. Some go to the friendly team welcomes everyone who wants to either put said: “We are so grateful to the people of Stockton- Tees Barrage. some money away for a rainy day, or needs to borrow cash on-Tees for continuing to support Daisy Chain through at an affordable rate.” “It gives them some insight into our great Borough and volunteering, fundraising and donations to the our recent visitors were extremely complimentary. We also The co-operative is regulated by the Financial Conduct Superstore. Our goal is to help more people in more arrange social activities in the UK and are currently seeking Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Savings ways and we couldn’t do this without your support.” new members.” are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. For more information on Daisy Chain fundraising For more information visit the new High Street branch, If you are interested in joining the group, contact Leila on events or activities for families, call 01642 531248 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, call 01642 941911 or 01642 649038 or email [email protected] or visit www.daisychainproject.co.uk visit www.teescreditunion.co.uk

PAGE 10 PAGE 11 STRONG COMMUNITIES STRONG COMMUNITIES A month long celebration of giving

Borough’s royal birthday bash People from across the Borough got out the bunting, donned party hats and soaked up the atmosphere at a Guided cycle rides, specialist RSPB Saltholme (pictured) threw open its doors to would-be host of celebrations held to mark the volunteers, giving them a rare opportunity to get a behind the markets, a gala and even a birthday scenes look at a working nature reserve and learn how they Queen’s 90th birthday. might get involved. Among the festivities were a picnic and big lunch in Billingham, party for the Queen were highlights And a special bus tour took to the roads, visiting Billingham, a vintage fun fair and tea party on Yarm High Street in a programme of events held in Stockton, Thornaby and Norton to show off the range of complemented by river based activities, while community groups volunteering options on offer across the Borough. at Salters Lane, Egglescliffe and Stillington joined the party with June to mark the Borough’s first their own celebrations. The Volunteering Month events were put together by Catalyst – the voice, representation and support agency for Stockton- ever Volunteering Month. on-Tees’ voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.

Volunteering opportunities go online! A whole host of volunteering opportunities in Stockton-on-Tees can be found on a new website. The Stockton-on-Tees Volunteers website has been created by Catalyst in partnership with the Council. It lists a variety of volunteering opportunities available to all and organisations can also advertise volunteering vacancies of their own. Volunteering is a great way to gain skills and experience, boost self-confidence, benefit from training opportunities and meet new people. The website includes specific information on how people with disabilities, over 65s, and asylum seekers and refugees can get www.stocktonvolunteers.co.uk involved in volunteering too. Visit for more.

PAGE 12 PAGE 13 HEALTH AND WELLBEING HEALTH AND WELLBEING Get active this summer Summer is here and the Borough is full of opportunities to get active. From leisure centres and sports clubs to park runs and cycling groups, there are all kinds of ways to improve your health, wellbeing and fitness. Peter Kelly, the Council’s Director of Adults and Health, said: “We’re lucky in Stockton-on-Tees to have so many opportunities to get active. For most people, the easiest way to get moving is to make activity part of everyday life, like walking or cycling instead of using the car. “It’s easy to get started, start small and build up, just 10 minutes at a time provides a benefit. Being active has all kinds of benefits – it can improve sleep, help lose or maintain a healthy weight and ease stress.” For any type of activity to benefit your health, you need to be moving quick enough to raise your heart rate, breathe faster and feel warmer. For more information One of the bike rides organised by The Hub visit www.nhs.uk/oneyou/moving

16 cancers, one good reason to quit Let’s be clear on

We continue to bring you news of how Now smoke-free, Lauren (pictured), from Thornaby, is urging lung cancer others to quit too. The next phase of the NHS Be Clear on Cancer Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, NHS “Smoking was normal for us growing-up,” she said. “We all health partners and other organisations smoked up to 40 a day. It was a habit and part of our everyday campaign launches this month. are working together to tackle health lives. But seeing what cancer did to my dad made me realise And this time the focus is on raising awareness of the signs that the only way you can control it is to quit smoking. Don’t and symptoms of lung cancer and encouraging people with a inequalities through the Borough’s Joint think it won’t happen to you.” persistent cough to see their GP early. Sexual health help Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2013-2018. Lauren, aged 31, has been inspired by Fresh’s graphic and If you get out of breath doing things you used to be able to do or hard-hitting Quit 16 campaign, which warns that smoking if you’ve had a cough for three weeks or more, tell your doctor. ‘Sexual Health Teesside’ provides In this issue we take a look at Fresh’s Quit causes 16 types of cancer, and that quitting is the one clear free, open access services from way to reduce your risk. By encouraging people to see their GP, the campaign aims 16 campaign, which warns that smoking to increase early diagnosis of cancer, lung disease and heart Since quitting, she has never felt better and has even taken up locations across Stockton-on-Tees. disease. Finding cancer early can make it more treatable and causes 16 different types of cancer. running to help her quit the habit. She has taken part in the could save your life. These confidential, non-judgemental services are Lauren Pratt’s life changed forever when she lost her dad to a Great North Run and Tees Pride 10k, raising lots of money in available to anyone, of any age and include free There were 37,453 new cases of lung cancer reported in 2014 smoking related illness. memory of her dad. contraception, infection testing, treatment and advice. and it is more common if you are aged over 55. Before passing away from bowel cancer at just 54, Lauren’s She has also saved so much money that in the first year alone, The services are provided by Virgin Care, which has been dad Ian, a paramedic and life-long smoker, worried so much she was able to save for a trip to New York with spending For more information visit www.nhs.uk or contact your GP today. providing sexual health services in Tees Valley since 2011. about his son and daughters smoking that he pleaded with money, which was a real eye opener for her. Following a public consultation, Virgin Care was recently them to quit. awarded a new five year contract.

Take the first step For more information on clinic locations, The Quit 16 campaign is supported by Cancer Research UK and features real former frequently asked questions, and the North East smokers warning how cancer can change lives and families forever. services available visit www.sexualhealthteesside.co.uk For more information on your stop smoking service, or to order free quitting tools, or call 0333 000 0014. visit the campaign website www.quit16.co.uk

PAGE 14 PAGE 15 COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMUNITY SAFETY New bridge to reduce flood risk Do your bit to keep fires falling Londonderry Bridge is set to be The bridge replacement is part of the Lustrum Beck Flood Alleviation scheme, which is also seeing the Environment Accidental house fires in Stockton- demolished as part of a project to help Agency raise and extend the flood embankment in Newtown on-Tees are falling fast and a as well as constructing new flood walls at Bedford Street and reduce the risk of flooding to more Duddon Walk. senior Borough fire officer is than 150 homes. For more information about the bridge replacement project, appealing to local people to help The bridge had been a major contributor to serious flooding and the diversions in place, visit because its arches obstruct the flow of Lustrum Beck. www.stockton.gov.uk/londonderrybridge continue the trend. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council will now replace it with a Steve Johnson (pictured) has been Cleveland Fire Brigade’s new single span bridge, which will enable Lustrum Beck to District Manager for Stockton for over a year now, having flow more freely. joined the brigade as a firefighter in 1992. The new bridge is expected to be ready for use in winter Since then, he has worked his way through the ranks and 2016/17, and this section of Durham Road will remain closed developed a number of community safety initiatives that have for the duration of the works but businesses in the area will won national acclaim. remain open. He’s now keen to build on an impressive 19 per cent reduction in accidental house fires in the last year, while also focussing on tackling arson. “I really care about people and I have a passion for improving things,” he said. “I want to help people improve their personal safety and to take an active part in improving our local communities. Temporary footbridge is lowered into place. “The reduction we’ve achieved in accidental house fires means fewer families have had to endure the loss of their homes, their valued possessions, and had to deal with the aftermath a fire leaves behind. arson because it remains a problem to us. I really can’t “But we’ve also had a huge low in the last year – tragically understand why we accept arson so easily – it’s a blight a family lost their much-loved daughter and sister, and her on society. son won’t ever get a hug or kiss off his mum ever again. “People can help by making sure rubbish is disposed of “That was a low that we as a brigade will never forget and securely, and that matches and lighters aren’t readily my aim, and the aim of all of our fantastic staff working in available for kids to take out with them. And if you know Stockton-on-Tees, is to try to make sure these tragic losses who is causing damage to your community, please report don’t happen.” them in confidence.” Steve’s other main area of focus is on reducing arson, which cost the Borough an estimated £2.4million last year. To report details of an arson incident in “Imagine the greater good that we could have used that confidence, call Crimestoppers on money for!” he said. “We need people to help us reduce 0800 555 111.

difficulty. The safest place to go for a swim this summer is in one of the Borough’s supervised leisure centre pools.” Please park with care Be water wise Parents and carers across Stockton this summer Borough are being urged to think of It’s common to think of your local river, stream others when taking children to and from or beck as a place to swim or cool down in school by vehicle. the warmer months – but residents are being warned of the dangers that lurk beneath. Irresponsible parking outside of schools is a problem in some Around 400 people drown in the UK every year with parts of the Borough, and was recently scrutinised by the thousands more suffering serious injury. It is also the third Council’s Crime and Disorder Select Committee. highest cause of accidental death of children. The Committee considered issues such as children having to The Council’s Director of Community Safety, Jamie cross roads between parked vehicles, and obstruction of nearby McCann, said: “Open water may appear inviting but strong residents’ homes and driveways. undercurrents, cold temperatures and hidden objects can A number of schools operate ‘park and stride’ schemes where cause major problems for even the strongest swimmers. To learn more about how to keep you and your family safe parents can park at an identified safe area then walk the rest of To find out more contact Peter Fleming “Children, young people and those under the influence of around water, read the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s the journey. on 01642 526737 or email [email protected] alcohol are among those at the biggest risk of getting into guidance at www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety

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STOCKTON FLYER SOARS HIGH FOR ROYAL CELEBRATION

Crowds flocked to a Queen’s 90th birthday a traditional tea dance, street theatre, lego workshops celebration with a difference in Stockton town and even a dog show. centre last month. But stealing the show was the Stockton Flyer, Community stalwarts, carers and volunteers from across a charming mechanical structure, which rose steaming the Borough were the special guests at an afternoon tea and whistling from the High Street plinth for the very alongside the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor Ken first time. The Stockton Flyer is the town’s newest Dixon and the Queen’s representative, the Deputy Lord attraction and can now be seen rising from the plinth at Lieutenant of County Durham, Pam Royle. around 1pm each day. Families joined the party too, bringing picnics and You can read more about the Queen’s birthday enjoying entertainment including a Victorian Fairground, celebrations across the Borough on page 12.

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John Whitehead Park, Billingham town centre John Whitehead Park is a stone’s throw from Billingham town centre and thanks to recent improvements, visitors can now enjoy an extended play area, multi-use games area, skatepark, refurbished tennis courts and more. Don’t miss the Café in the Park (now with a lovely outdoor seating area) and the Community Hub – both managed by Billingham Town Council.

Allison Trainer Park, Thornaby Romano Park, Ingleby Barwick With a network of attractive open spaces, cycle ways, The impressive, beautifully landscaped play area, with its rope footpaths and art features, Allison Trainer Park – bridge, zip wires, sand play and ‘hill fort’, is this park’s main named in memory of the late Mandale and Victoria attraction. There’s also a multi-use games area but if you councillor – is a popular place for local people to meet. prefer some peace and quiet then try nearby Barwick Pond The iconic Five Lamps stands at its north-eastern Local Nature Reserve. corner, off Mitchell Avenue.

FANCY THE PARKWith warmer weather and lighter evenings finallyLIFE? here now is the time to get out and about Stockton-on-Tees is home to many wonderful parks, nature reserves, in the fresh air and set about exploring what the Borough has to offer. For more information woodlands and green spaces. about the Borough’s parks and green spaces visit www.stockton.gov.uk/parks

Ropner Park, Stockton Fully restored to its Victorian splendour, Ropner Park is a real delight at any time of year with tree-lined avenues, beautiful floral displays and a picturesque lake. There’s also a fabulous play area, tennis courts, bowls club and large grassed areas for games and picnics. The splendid pavilion houses a café run by the Friends of Ropner Park.

Preston Park/Tees Heritage Park Wynyard Woodland Park, Thorpe Thewles The countryside either side of the River Tees from central Wynyard Woodland Park started life as a working railway Stockton to Yarm has been designated as the Tees Heritage carrying freight to the ports along the River Tees. Park. It’s a beautiful stretch of countryside with many great That former railway line now offers a tree-lined route places to explore by bike or on foot, including some fabulous for walking and cycling, with linking footpaths to Thorpe nature reserves at Black Bobbies Field, Bassleton Wood, Wood Local Nature Reserve, Tilery and Brierley Woods the Holmes and Bowesfield. At these sites, and by the (undergoing a major woodland restoration project) and riverside at Preston Park, you can enjoy a series of the splendid wildflowers of Pickard Meadows. wonderful sculptures inspired by the local landscape.

PAGE 20 PAGE 21 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE Time Out on the Tees Exploring the River Tees is easier than ever thanks to RiverBoat, a brand new passenger boat service from RiverShack based at Preston Park. Planned routes for the service will take in Yarm, Tees Barrage and Stockton, with Yarm Quay set to undergo a series of improvements including new seating, bins, surfacing and railings. Rowing at RiverShack “We launched RiverBoat in response to local people simply wanting to get out on the river,” said RiverShack Director, Rachel Dodd. “Our new open-sided boat offers beautiful views and is perfect for seeing the area from a different perspective.” The RiverBoat, which is dog-friendly too, is also available to community groups during the week and complements RiverShack’s existing rowing boat activities, which have operated in Yarm and Preston Park since 2014.

RiverBoat factfile • The new RiverBoat – named JUNO – can carry up to 60 passengers - including dogs! • For the full schedule, prices and times, visit www.facebook.com/RiverShackTees

Mayor opens rowing club extension Improved rowing facilities were The Mayor, Councillor Ken Dixon was on hand to cut the The Mayor said: “The centre is a great facility ribbon at the newly extended River Tees Watersports Centre. and the new extension will better accommodate all the exciting sports which are available here. officially opened by the Mayor of Funded by Sport England and Veolia with support from These new and improved facilities will mean that Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, the new extension Stockton-on-Tees during May’s more people can make the most of our beautiful offers a much improved gym area within the fully-accessible For more information on river and get involved in rowing whatever their building plus essential storage space within the boathouse. the River Tees Watersports Centre visit Tees Regatta. level of ability.” www.rtwc.co.uk

PAGE 22 PAGE 23 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE MASQUERADE SIRF16 preparations in full swing! Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August, 3.30pm and 7.30pm each day This year’s SIRF includes everything we know you love, as centre and, for the first time, part of the programme will be Stockton High Street well things that we hope will bring you new experiences, presented in Preston Park! surprises and delights. There are four days of wall to wall This is a free but ticketed event. For more information visit Enter the Masquerade Ball, where you will need to form bonds, theatre, circus, dance and music across Stockton town www.sirf.co.uk. Here are just a few highlights: break relationships and be ruthless in your pursuit of glory but remember – trust no one. Masquerade is a fun game in which participants receive instructions through their phone from the FURIOUS FOLLY mysterious hosts of the ball. To participate, you will need a mobile phone and a flair for deception! Thursday 4 August and Friday 5 August, 9.45pm – 10.45pm Preston Park Museum and Grounds Furious Folly takes place as night falls, in a no-man’s land on the COMMUNITY CARNIVAL battle front between the two lines. Disorientated, the audience find themselves immersed within an open-air collage of sound, light, Saturday 6 August, 12noon – 4.30pm music, pyrotechnics and performance. Stockton High Street and Riverside Mark Anderson, creator of multi-media and site specific This year’s Carnival theme of Mythical Lands and Fantastical performance, leads a team of artists, who draw on the anti-war Creatures is inspired by tales of weird and wonderful places that spirit of the early 20th Century Dadaist movement. Railing against people have been fascinated with throughout history – cities of the futility of the Great War and the madness of the battlefield, gold, peaceful lands, cities sunken beneath the ocean and places Furious Folly challenges the inhumanity and senselessness of where people can be idle and feast all day long! Join us to explore conflicts past and present. these fascinating myths and let imaginations run wild. CATY WOMPUS Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August, LE CONCERT DE FEU 2pm and 6.30pm each day Sunday 7 August, 10pm – 11pm Stockton High Street Stockton Riverside ‘Caty Wompus’ has seen better days. That ferocious storm was French masters of pyrotechnics and percussion Commandos the final straw for this ramshackled broken old home, stuck Percu return to SIRF with their stunning show Le Concert de together with bits of rope, wood, and metal poles and now Pa just wants rid of it. How can the family convince him to stay? Feu. Stockton Riverside will be brought to life in a spectacle of Featuring an original live soundtrack inspired by Bluegrass, fire, music and dance, but don’t expect just a concert or firework this dance theatre piece incorporates spectacular circus, display. Exhilarating moments of each are brought together for a dynamic parkour and intricate contemporary dance. very exciting, colourful and spectacular finale for SIRF16.

BLOCK Saturday 6 August, 1.30pm and 6.30pm and Sunday 7 August, 1.30pm and 7.15pm each day Church Road SIRF favourites Motionhouse and NoFit State Circus bring together their unique styles in new collaboration BLOCK. Twenty oversized blocks are deconstructed and reformed into an infinite variety of shapes for the performers to move with, explore and play on. See what happens when dance and circus collide in this exploration of living in the city.

THE ORGARÊVE AND HAPPY CLOUDS Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August, from 1pm Thursday 4 August – Sunday 7 August Church Road • More than 100 shows across the town centre The Orgarêve and Happy Clouds is the latest addition to Théâtre • All shows are free but four shows, Furious Folly, de la Toupine’s amazing mechanical creations and carousels. In Masquerade, The Ball Aperitif, and Searching the heart of an authentic Citroën C3 1929 hides an extraordinary For Our Jimmy, are ticketed due to capacity 48-pipe musical organ made of Alpen Horns, piano, accordion, • For more information visit www.sirf.co.uk bottlephone and drums that play the sounds of Pink Floyd. Families will be whisked away on an imaginative journey above the SIRF is supported by Arts Council England clouds on this wonderful dream machine.

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Magic at the Market! The Big Friendly Read is on! Superheroes and Disney princesses took over Stockton’s iconic traditional market as part of May’s Love Your Local Market celebrations. You’ve heard of the Big Friendly Giant, This year’s theme – ‘The Big Friendly Read’ – links in with And visitors were given a free chance to play ‘hook-a-duck’, For further information about Stockton’s traditional and with market vouchers and other prizes on offer. specialist markets, visit www.rediscoverstockton.co.uk well now’s the time to take on a Big global celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth. The 700-year-old traditional market on Stockton High Friendly Read! The challenge will feature some of his best-loved stories, Street takes place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Yes, it’s that time of year when the Borough’s libraries lay characters and the amazing artwork of his principal The town centre also plays host to specialist markets down their annual Summer Reading Challenge to children and illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. throughout the year. There’s a Farmers’ Market at young people in the Borough! And there’s an abundance of gloriumptious treats and Wellington Square on Saturday 30 July and Saturday 24 The challenge, to read six books during the summer holidays, squiffling surprises, including medals and stickers, September, while Chic Vintique takes place in Stockton encourages them into libraries to maintain reading skills and to collect along the way! High Street on Saturday 8 October. confidence during the school break.

The Summer Reading Challenge is available in every library in the Borough. If you know a child who would like to take part, or to find out more, contact Lucy Carlton- Walker on 01642 528501, email [email protected] or pop into any library in the Borough.

Coming soon – your new look Yarm Library Your new look Yarm Library is on track to reopen in September – and here’s how it will look! The library is currently undergoing a refurbishment as part of the Council’s programme to update and improve its town centre branches. The upgrade will bring stylish furniture, self-service facilities and moveable shelving as well as improvements to the children’s section, outdoor garden area and disabled access. And in a groundbreaking new partnership, the library will also house a Newcastle Building Society branch providing a range of financial services to the community.

PAGE 26 PAGE 27 ADULTS SERVICES ADULTS SERVICES Building carer friendly communities

Raising awareness of dementia Wild food walks, informative talks, allotment planting and town centre busking were just some of the activities that took place across the Borough during May’s Dementia Awareness Week. The aim of the week is to increase understanding of the The Hub, on Thorntree Road, also offers a year-round series condition and the support that is available. Local school of free information sessions to support carers and people children also got involved by taking part in dementia living with dementia. The vital role played by carers across the country was awareness sessions designed to show the impact of memory loss through stories and games. To find out more about them, or dementia highlighted during national Carers’ Week in June. Peter Kelly, the Council’s Director of Adults and Health, said: “In Stockton-on-Tees, we offer a fantastic range of services to services in the Borough, contact the LiveWell Carers’ Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of and helps her with medication, washing and getting out of bed, support people with dementia, their families and their carers. Dementia Hub on 01642 527363, caring, highlight the challenges that carers face and recognise seven days a week. the contribution carers make to families and communities. “There’s no better example of that than our superb LiveWell email [email protected] or visit the “Caring can be demanding,” she says. “But if I could give Dementia Hub in Thornaby. Our message to anybody who is Stockton Information Directory at To mark the week, coffee mornings, drop-in sessions and advice to anyone in a similar situation it would be to access the affected by dementia but not sure where to turn is ‘you don’t www.stocktoninformationdirectory.org informative presentations were held across the Borough in help and support available, especially the emotional support.” have to face it alone – please get in touch and we can help’.” support of this year’s ‘building carer friendly communities’ theme. If you are a carer and would like more information about the Mary Aston, 63, from Ingleby Barwick cares for her 85-year-old help available, or would like to find out how to request a carer mum Marie Drabble (pictured). Mary lives with her mum assessment, please contact First Contact Adults on 01642 527764 or email: [email protected] Protecting adults at risk of abuse and neglect The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults For more information on adult safeguarding, and the work of TSAB, visit www.tsab.org.uk New falls service Board (TSAB) brings together local councils, emergency services and A new service aimed at reducing falls among older people has been health services to protect adults from launched by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. abuse and neglect. The Falls Prevention and Assessment Service, in operation hazards to reduce the risk of it happening again. It covers the boroughs of Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, since May, offers assessments to people over the age of 65 The aim of the service is to provide early intervention Hartlepool, and Redcar and Cleveland. who have experienced a fall in the past 12 months. and falls prevention to help people lives safely and Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility – if you suspect Specialist staff carry out an assessment to find out what independently in their own home. a neighbour, friend or family member is being neglected or caused the fall (this usually involves a home visit) and For further information, call the Council on 01642 527081. abused, or need help yourself, report it now by calling provide support and advice to identify and address any 01642 527764 or emailing [email protected]

PAGE 28 PAGE 29 ADULTS SERVICES ECONOMIC REGENERATION AND TRANSPORT Innovative approach Borough businesses reaps to home care cycling event benefits

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is Liz Hanley, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s Assistant Director of Adult Social Care, said: “For many people the home joining forces with Thornaby-based care support they receive enables them to live independently in their own homes and prevents them from needing to be Five Lamps to pilot an innovative home admitted to hospital or a care home. care scheme for people with social “Currently the majority of home care services across Stockton- on-Tees are delivered by two providers. Through this pilot with care needs in the Borough. Five Lamps we hope to both strengthen the provision of quality The partners are working to establish a not-for-profit social home care services as well as offering greater choice and enterprise to provide practical support with daily activities flexibility. such as personal care, taking medication, shopping, preparing “The scheme would draw on the strengths of our communities, meals and taking part in local activities. with local people providing help to others through a local During the pilot Five Lamps will work closely with local voluntary organisation, and any profits will be reinvested in colleges to develop highly trained and motivated staff and growing and strengthening the services provided.” potential opportunities for career progression.

Remember, remember it starts in September! Course Our new prospectus is packed full of Prospectus exciting courses starting in the new 2016-2017 academic year – look out for a copy coming through your door in August.

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Sales Director at the award-winning company, www.stockton.gov.uk/learningandskills A Stockton business reaped the Hugh Wharton (pictured), said: “It has been fantastic to have benefits of the Borough hosting the opportunity to print such a high quality publication for a [email protected] national event on our doorstep. the prestigious British Cycling “People from far and wide visited Stockton for the @learnstockton National Road Championships championships and saw our work first hand. It was great exposure for us and we were delighted to be involved.” @stocktonlearningandskills last month. The Council’s Director of Economic Growth and Development, Big plans, bright future Alpha Graphics, based on Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Richard McGuckin, added: “This is a great example of the far printed 8,000 copies of the Official Road Race Programme, reaching economic benefits of our Borough hosting an elite which was distributed to those attending. event of this scale.”

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The Globe Theatre Hampton by Hilton Hotel Stockton Flyer High Street fountains An exciting project to restore the Grade II listed, art deco A prestigious 125-bed Hampton by Hilton hotel is proposed History and heritage are at the heart of the High Street’s The High Street’s fountains have been a huge hit – Globe Theatre, will put a 2,500 capacity live music and for the former Stockton Dairy site. There’s a shortage of regeneration, and its newest visitor attraction, the Stockton particularly with the little ones. This wonderful feature is comedy venue at the heart of Stockton High Street. It’s hotel accommodation in Stockton and attracting such a Flyer, emerges steaming and whistling from the plinth at one of the main reasons Stockton town centre has become expected the Globe will be ready to open in winter 2018. famous global brand is a huge coup for the town. 1pm every day, delighting young and old alike. a place well worth rediscovering.

Town centre vision coming to life The new look Stockton town centre may have been unveiled last year, The vision has always been to deliver a town On these pages, you can see how the pieces but the creation of an award-winning High Street with its popular centre that is truly distinct from others, and of the jigsaw are coming together very work to make that vision a reality is still very nicely indeed. fountains was just the start. much ongoing.

Georgian Theatre Swallow Hotel Enterprise Arcade Charming yards We’ve got some cracking venues in Stockton! And one of The vacant Swallow Hotel is being converted into student We’re proud to have big brands like Debenhams, M&S and Hidden treasures lie in charming yards branching off the them is growing fast – the Georgian Theatre is undergoing accommodation with more than 130 rooms, coinciding Boots here, but we even grow our own shops! Our beautiful High Street. One of them, the Wasp’s Nest pub, is doing an expansion to increase its capacity to 300 and will re- with Durham University’s plans to create an International Enterprise Arcade is packed full of up and coming independents, roaring trade and planning applications have been received open in the winter. Foundation College on the nearby Queen’s Campus site. some of which have already graduated into bigger units in town. for two more micro pubs close by.

Specialist markets Digital House Victoria Estate Gloucester House We’ve created spectacular spaces for our traditional The 200-year-old Grade II listed Digital House on Dovecot Modern town centre aren’t just about shopping and Increasingly, the town centre is becoming a home for new market and a programme of specialist markets throughout Street doesn’t just look great, it’s become a proven leisure, they’re places to live too. The 1960s Victoria Estate businesses attracted by quality premises such as the the year. Stockton is a proud market town after all. incubator for fledgling companies since it opened two is being demolished to make way for new housing – 250-year-old, Grade II listed Gloucester House, where years ago. watch this space! businesses are queuing up to occupy its 42 offices.

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Stockton-on-Tees has a long-standing tradition in manufacturing Tees Valley Business Support Scheme which will allow the that is still very much in evidence today. Through our regular Boost for company to work towards accreditation from the British Retail Made in Stockton-on-Tees feature we take a look at some of Consortium and encourage business growth. the Borough’s manufacturing success stories! Billingham To find out more, visit www.countryvalley.co.uk A family-owned firm has invested £2m in a new facility in Billingham which could create 40 new jobs this year. Country Valley Foods, who specialise in restaurant quality meat, now has a 36,500 sq ft purpose-built production centre and headquarters on the Leehome Industrial Estate. The investment, which includes a £180,000 grant from the Let’s Grow Regional Growth Fund, has also seen the installation of a unique dry-aging room – lined with 3,500 Himalayan salt bricks – to help dry prime cuts of Grand Reserve beef. The company’s clients include premier customers such as Rockliffe Hall, Middlesbrough Football Club and top Stockton Borough restaurants Muse and Chadwick’s Inn. They are now looking to expand across regions and target large supermarket chains. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Tees Valley Business Country Valley Foods joint MD Edward Munro Compass have helped the firm secure a small grant from the

The Small Grant Scheme aims to support manufacturing and Global growth for service sector companies based in the Tees Valley, helping them to grow their business and the local economy in response to the closure of SSI. Stockton-on-Tees Aidan Mallon, Managing Director, Vixen Surface Treatments, said: “The Small Grant Scheme has given Vixen an opportunity to grow our global markets and international interest in our business products.” Stockton based Vixen Surface Paul Booth, Chairman, Tees Valley Unlimited and Board Treatments aims to expand its member of Tees Valley Combined Authority, added: “There’s a Francis Brown Limited in Stockton prides Francis Brown Managing Director lot of good news emerging from the Tees Valley; its people are itself as a leading engineering provider to a Jamie Brown international reach after receiving resilient and there is vast opportunity for businesses to develop range of industries worldwide - and has even and grow by taking advantage of help available through the funding from a Small Grant Scheme. business support schemes.” helped to create the world’s largest tidal Vixen Surface Treatments is a market leading specialist in turbine (pictured) in Scotland! For more information about schemes available through the the development and production of machinery used in SSI Task Force visit www.teesbusinesscompass.co.uk or call Founded in 1903, the family-run business has continued to component cleaning. 01642 939386. go from strength to strength, providing pressure vessels and other high spec fabrications to the chemical, oil and gas, renewable and nuclear markets. The firm employs more than 100 people in its state-of-the art offices and manufacturing facility equipped with cranes to lift over 50 tonnes and laser measuring equipment. From there, it delivers engineering design, fabrication, welding, machining, assembly and installation services to client list boasting global names such as Air Products, Total, Technip, Conoco Phillips and Johnson Matthey. Managing Director, Jamie Brown, said: “We are really proud of the work and achievements of our team, particularly in the newer energy sources such as tidal and lunar, and energy from waste. It’s also great to know the contribution we are all making to the Stockton-on-Tees area.”

To find out more, visit www.francisbrown.co.uk Engineer David Davison busy in the worshop Stephen Carey from Tees Valley Combined Authority (left), Aiden Mallon of Vixen (centre) and Iain Forrest of Vixen’s digital marketing partner, Forrest Digital

PAGE 34 PAGE 35 ENVIRONMENT AND HOUSING ENVIRONMENT AND HOUSING Let’s recycle more! Big plans, bright future!

Did you know we empty nearly 4.4million bins a year in the Meanwhile, the old lighting columns in Billingham East, Borough – and most of that goes into incinerators or landfills? Stockton Borough’s Norton North and Stainsby Hill will have been replaced and the columns in Billingham Central and Parkfield & Oxbridge wards Up to 60% of the waste we collect can be recycled which helps to save energy, £14million street lighting are next in line for replacement. conserve resources and protect the environment. The changes are part of a three year programme to install replacement programme super-efficient lighting across Stockton-on-Tees. Once complete, almost 28,000 lanterns will be replaced with has reached the fifth of its modern LED lighting units and around 8,500 street lighting saves enough energy seven phases. columns 25-years-old will also have been replaced. recycled to power a computer The project will generate projected savings of approximately glass bottle... for 25 minutes Lantern conversions have recently been completed in Stainsby £1.8million per year from reduced energy and maintenance costs. 1 Hill, Parkfield & Oxbridge, and Billingham Central, and are due For further information and to find out when the programme is to begin in Newtown and Eaglescliffe wards this month. coming to your area, visit www.stockton.gov.uk/streetlighting recycled saves enough energy to power a television tin can... 1 for 3 hours

saves enough energy to recycled power a light bulb 1plastic bottle... for 3 hours

The largest lake in Britain could be filled with rubbish from the UK in 8months

If all cans in the UK we would need 14 million were recycled... fewer bins Creating a community Pupils from Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy have been given a special insight into a new housing development in Norton. Glass is 100% recyclable and can be used Having learnt about building site safety on a previous visit, The development is also succeeding in supporting people the schoolchildren returned to Churchland Gardens in June with learning disabilities to live independently, be integrated again and again - glass that is thrown away and to look inside the finished homes. with their local community and to live the life of their choice. The development features 12 homes – a mix of bungalows “Getting local schoolchildren involved in learning more about ends up in landfills will never decompose. and houses – with six occupied by people with learning the process of building new homes will help create a strong disabilities. sense of community.” Richard McGuckin, the Council’s Director of Economic The scheme has been developed by North Star, Growth and Development, said: “The Churchland Gardens in partnership with the Council, to provide affordable To find out more about how you can recycle visit: development complements the thriving Norton Park housing housing and to promote choice, control and confidence regeneration scheme and has proven to be extremely for residents. www.stockton.gov.uk/recycling popular, with all of the homes now occupied.

PAGE 36 PAGE 37 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Help is at hand

Sometimes your family may need extra support and it’s important you get the right help, from the right people, at the right time. The Council’s Early Help team offers a range of support to families, lending a guiding hand during challenging times. Here are just some of the programmes on offer: Get your skates Antenatal Nurturing Family Nurturing Talking Teens Parenting starts at pregnancy and This 10 week programme helps When children become teenagers it on this summer! this ‘Welcome to the World’ group is parents learn how to teach their can be a difficult time for parents. Youth Direction is offering loads of great summer offered to mums and dads to be (in child positive ways to handle This four week programme helps the 3rd trimester of pregnancy). behaviour and emotions. It’s a great parents understand and engage activities for young people aged 11 to 19, including free ice skating. This eight week programme is the way to get the best out of family life with teenagers, and how they can Why not give one of them a try? perfect preparation to help you meet and gain greater understanding of support them to overcome the your baby’s needs both physically how emotions influence our actions. challenges they face. and emotionally. YAZ on Ice Youth Café Arts, Music & Chill Zone Enjoy a free two hour Wednesdays from 5.30pm Drama Drop-in Tuesdays and Saturdays ice skating session at to 7.30pm at Youth Fridays from 6pm to 8pm from 4pm to 6pm, and For more information on the range of support available contact the Early Help Team on 01642 526526 Billingham Forum – Direction on Bishopton at Stockton ARC Thursdays from 6pm to or email [email protected] see Youth Direction’s Lane 8pm at Youth Direction on social media feeds for the Bishopton Lane latest dates

Are you concerned about a child? Or…why not check out the special summer programmes at your nearest Youth Club? Or if you’re up for a challenge, If you have concerns about a child’s welfare or safety, or think that a child might you could even do a Duke of Edinburgh Award. need some extra help or support, there is a new service to contact. For full details visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events or follow the Youth Direction social media feeds. The Children’s Hub Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees has replaced the First Contact Service for Children. It brings together Stockton-on-Tees and Hartlepool councils, Cleveland Police, and the area’s health services too – Secondary school admissions reminder all working in partnership. Applications for secondary school If you do not receive your admission letter pack in When contacted, the Children’s Hub will assess the child’s September explaining how to apply, please contact needs and decide whether any action or support is needed. admissions open on Monday 5 School Admissions on 01642 526605 or The partner agencies may also share information, which is September and will close on Monday 31 [email protected] particularly important if there are concerns that a child has October 2016. If your form is received after the closing date, this will been harmed or might be harmed in the future. reduce your chances of being successful at gaining a In early September all children due to start secondary To contact the Children’s Hub Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees call place at one of your preferred schools. school in September 2017 will receive a letter inviting them 01429 284284 or email: [email protected] Applications can be completed online at to apply and it will outline all the necessary details. www.stockton.gov.uk/schooladmissions

PAGE 38 PAGE 39 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WARD SURGERIES IN YOUR AREA

1 AUGUST 2016 – 30 NOVEMBER 2016 COUNCILLOR CHRIS BARLOW BISHOPSGARTH & ELM TREE www.stockton.gov.uk/councillors Tel: 01642 561289 (STOCKTON) Email: [email protected] No August surgeries Every 20 minutes across Mobile: 0771 772 7685 the UK a child comes into 5 September 2016 Elm Tree Community COUNCILLOR STEPHEN PARRY Centre, Elm Tree Avenue 6:00 – 7:00pm Do you have care in need of a foster Tel: 0771 772 7692 24 September 2016 Rosedale Care Home, family. Email: [email protected] 122 Marske Lane 11:00 – 12:00 noon 3 October 2016 Elm Tree Community All kinds of children need foster COUNCILLOR LAURIANE POVEY Tel: 0773 330 7866 Centre, Elm Tree Avenue 6:00 – 7:00pm families. Email: [email protected] 29 October 2016 Rosedale Care Home, 122 the heart to Marske Lane 11:00 – 12:00 noon And Stockton-on-Tees needs all BILLINGHAM SOUTH 7 November 2016 Elm Tree Community kinds of people to foster. No August surgery Centre, Elm Tree Avenue 6:00 – 7:00pm People like you. 8 September 2016 Clarences Community 26 November 2016 Rosedale Care Home, foster? Centre, 5:00pm – 6:00pm 122 Marske Lane 11:00 – 12:00 noon You may be single, married Old Billingham Business Centre, COUNCILLOR LISA GRAINGE or divorced; in a same-sex Chapel Road, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Tel: 01642 588414 13 October 2016 Clarences Community or heterosexual relationship; Email: [email protected] Centre, 5:00pm – 6:00pm Mobile: 0791 758 7617 employed or unemployed; a Old Billingham Business Centre, parent or without children; a Chapel Road, 6:00pm – 7:00pm EAGLESCLIFFE BILLINGHAM CENTRAL 6:30PM – 7:30PM 10 November 2016 Clarences Community No August surgeries home owner or tenant. There Centre 5:00pm – 6:00pm No August surgery 01 September 2016 Egglescliffe Parish Old Billingham Business Centre, Hall, Butts Lane 5:45 - 6:45pm is no upper age limit. You will 14 September 2016 Billingham Youth & Chapel Road, 6:00pm – 7:00pm need a spare bedroom and a Community Centre, The Causeway 12 September 2016 Trinity Methodist Church, Witham Avenue 5:30 - 6:30pm commitment to helping children 12 October 2016 Billingham Youth & COUNCILLOR MRS JEAN O’DONNELL Community Centre, The Causeway Tel: 01642 559717 06 October 2016 Egglescliffe Library, and young people. Butterfield Drive 5:30 – 6:30pm 09 November 2016 Billingham Youth & Email: [email protected] You will get: Community Centre, The Causeway 10 October 2016 Trinity Methodist Church, COUNCILLOR MICHAEL SMITH Witham Avenue 5:30 - 6:30pm Tel: 01642 371782 COUNCILLOR MRS ANN McCOY 14 November 2016 • Professional support and Email: [email protected] Trinity Methodist Tel: 01642 535604 Church, Witham Avenue 5:30 - 6:30pm guidance Email: [email protected] BILLINGHAM WEST 6:00PM – 7:00PM COUNCILLOR PHIL DENNIS • Comprehensive training COUNCILLOR BARRY WOODHOUSE No August surgery Tel: 01642 790916 • Access to local support Tel: 01642 371638 30 September 2016 Wolviston Court Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Community Centre groups COUNCILLOR STEFAN HOUGHTON BILLINGHAM EAST 28 October 2016 Wolviston Court Tel: 0776 636 1716 Community Centre • A weekly allowance to cover No August surgeries Email: [email protected] 25 November 2016 Wolviston Court 30 September 2016 New Life Family day-to-day caring costs Community Centre COUNCILLOR LAURA TUNNEY Centre, Low Grange Avenue, Tel: 0792 075 0692 • A feeling like no other from 5:00pm – 5:40pm COUNCILLOR MRS HELEN ATKINSON Email: [email protected] changing someone’s life. Hereford Centre, Hereford Terrace, Tel: 0782 690 3135 5:45pm – 6:30pm Email: [email protected] FAIRFIELD 6:00pm – 6:30pm No August surgery 28 October 2016 New Life Family Centre, COUNCILLOR CHRIS CLOUGH Low Grange Avenue, 5:00pm – 5:40pm Tel: 0793 264 2793 12 September 2016 Fairfield Centre for Hereford Centre, Hereford Terrace, Email: [email protected] Young People, Old Boys Club, Limbrick 5:45pm – 6:30pm Avenue 25 November 2016 New Life Family BISHOPSGARTH & ELM TREE 10 October 2016 Fairfield Centre for Young Centre, Low Grange Avenue (STOCKTON) People, Old Boys Club, Limbrick Avenue 5:00pm – 5:40pm 2 August 2016 Elm Tree Community Centre 14 November 2016 Fairfield Centre for Hereford Centre, Hereford Terrace 6:00pm – 7:00pm Young People, Old Boys Club, Limbrick 5:45pm – 6:30pm 30 August 2016 Elm Tree Community Avenue Centre 6:00pm – 7:00pm COUNCILLOR MICK STOKER COUNCILLOR MAURICE PERRY Tel: 01642 371641 8 September 2016 Mitre Public House Tel: 01642 586914 Email: [email protected] 6:00pm – 7:00pm Email: [email protected] 27 September 2016 Elm Tree Community Make a difference: COUNCILLOR BILL WOODHEAD COUNCILLOR EVALINE CUNNINGHAM Centre 6:00pm – 7:00pm Tel: 01642 584409 Tel: 01642 532090 6 October 2016 Mitre Public House 6:00pm Email: [email protected] Call us on 01642 526218 or email [email protected] Email: [email protected] – 7:00pm BILLINGHAM NORTH 6:30PM – 7:30PM 25 October 2016 Elm Tree Community GRANGEFIELD WARD www.stockton.gov.uk/fostering No August surgery Centre 6:00pm – 7:00pm No August surgeries 1 September 2016 High Grange 3 November 2016 Mitre Public House 1 September 2016 Grays Road Institute Community Centre, Casson Way 6:00pm – 7:00pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm 6 October 2016 North Billingham 22 November 2016 Elm Tree Community 12 September 2016 Methodist Church, Marsh House Avenue Centre 6:00pm – 7:00pm Hartburn Scout Group Hut 3 November 2016 High Grange Community COUNCILLOR MRS JULIA CHERRETT 6:00pm – 7:00pm Centre, Casson Way Tel: 01642 785473 19 September 2016 Fairfield Library Email: [email protected] 12:00 noon – 1:00pm 6 October 2016 Grays Road Institute 6:00pm – 7:00pm

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10 October 2016 Hartburn Scout Group Hut COUNCILLOR KEVIN FAULKS NEWTOWN 6:00PM – 7:00PM 04 October 2016 Albany Resource Centre Centre, Redhill Road COUNCILLOR IAN DALGARNO 6:00pm – 7:00pm Tel: 01642 764874 05 August 2016 18 October 2016 14 November 2016 Tel: 01642 882985 17 October 2016 Fairfield Library Email: [email protected] Newtown Community Resource Centre Dance Academy, Edgar Street Kiora Hall, Ragpath Lane Email: [email protected] 12:00 noon – 1:00pm INGLEBY BARWICK EAST 19 August 2016 01 November 2016 COUNCILLOR JIM BEALL COUNCILLOR MICK MOORE 3 November 2016 Grays Road Institute Dance Academy, Edgar Street Tel: 01642 764381 No August surgery Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre Tel: 01642 871759 6:00pm – 7:00pm 15 November 2016 Albany Resource Centre Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 09 September 2016 02 September 2016 14 November 2016 Hartburn Scout Group Ingleby Barwick 29 November 2016 Albany Resource Centre Community Hall, Haresfield Way Newtown Community Resource Centre COUNCILLOR MISS BARBARA INMAN WESTERN PARISHES 7:00PM – 8:00PM Hut, 6:00pm – 7:00pm 16 September 2016 5:00 – 6:00pm COUNCILLOR BOB COOK Tel: 01642 586564 05 August 2016 The Chapel School Room, 21 November 2016 Fairfield Library Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre 13 October 2016 Hilton Village Hall, Tel: 01642 890058 Email: [email protected] Carlton 12:00 noon – 1:00pm 07 October 2016 Email: [email protected] Main Street 6:30 – 7:30pm 02 September 2016 Stillington Community Newtown Community Resource Centre STAINSBY HILL 5:00PM – 6:00PM COUNCILLOR CAROL CLARK 11 November 2016 Ingleby Barwick COUNCILLOR EILEEN JOHNSON Centre, Lowson Street, Stillington Tel: 01642 675688 21 October 2016 No August surgery Community Hall, Haresfield Way Tel: 01642 673952 07 October 2016 The Wilson Centre, Email: [email protected] Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre 12 September 2016 South Thornaby 5:00 – 6:00pm Email: [email protected] Darlington Road, Long Newton 04 November 2016 Community & Resource Centre HARDWICK & SALTERS LANE WARD 04 November 2016 The Chapel School COUNCILLOR SALLY ANN WATSON Newtown Community Resource Centre NORTON WEST 10 October 2016 South Thornaby Tel: 01642 761543 Room, Carlton No August surgery 18 November 2016 No August surgery Community & Resource Centre Email: [email protected] 16 September 2016 Salters Lane Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre 5 September 2016 Glebe Community 07 November 2016 South Thornaby COUNCILLOR ANDREW STEPHENSON Community Centre 6:00pm – 7:00pm Mobile: 0779 501 2445 Community & Resource Centre Tel: 0778 529 3416 COUNCILLOR RACHAEL PROUD Centre, Hanover Parade 10:00 – 11:30am 17 September 2016 Hope House, 13-15 INGLEBY BARWICK WEST 6:00PM – 6 September 2016 St Mary’s (Forge) Email: [email protected] or Whessoe Road 11:00am – 12:00 noon Tel: 01642 557624 COUNCILLOR DERRICK BROWN [email protected] 7:00PM (Joint surgery with Ingleby Email: [email protected] Meeting Room, Norton Green Tel: 01642 751028 14 October 2016 Salters Lane Community Barwick East) 5:00 – 6:00pm Email: [email protected] YARM 6:00PM – 7:00PM Centre 6:00pm – 7:00pm Mobile: 0792 075 0678 No August surgery Norton Cricket Club 6:15 – 7:00pm 15 October 2016 Hope House, 13-15 STAINSBY HILL No August Surgery 7 September 2016 NEWTOWN 6:00PM – 7:00PM 3 October 2016 Glebe Community Centre, Whessoe Road 11:00am – 12:00 noon 05 September 2016 Challoner House All Saints C of E Secondary School No August Surgery Hanover Parade 10:00 – 11:30am 13 August 2016 Thornaby Pavilion 18 November 2016 Salters Lane 11:00am - 12:00 noon 20 September 2016 Kirklevington 5 October 2016 09 September 2016 Ragworth 4 October 2016 St Mary’s (Forge) Meeting Community Centre 6:00pm – 7:00pm Primary School All Saints C of E Secondary School Neighbourhood Centre, St Johns Way Room, Norton Green 5:00 – 6:00pm 15 September 2016 Eltham Crescent 19 November 2016 Hope House, 13-15 Community Centre 6:00pm – 7:00pm 18 October 2016 Kirklevington 9 November 2016 23 September 2016 Norton Cricket Club 6:15 – 7:00pm Primary School Whessoe Road 11:00am – 12:00 noon St Paul’s Church, Bishopton Road 13 October 2016 South Thornaby All Saints C of E Secondary School 7 November 2016 Glebe Community 07 November 2016 Challoner House COUNCILLOR NIGEL COOKE 14 October 2016 Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre, Hanover Parade 10:00 – 11:30am Community & Resource Centre COUNCILLOR KEN DIXON 15 November 2016 Kirklevington Tel: 01642 589442 Centre, St Johns Way 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tel: 01642 764650 8 November 2016 St Mary’s (Forge) Primary School Email: [email protected] 19 November 2016 Thornaby Pavilion ` Email: [email protected] 28 October 2016 Meeting Room, Norton Green 11:00am - 12:00 noon COUNCILLOR ELSI HAMPTON COUNCILLOR NORMA STEPHENSON OBE St Paul’s Church, Bishopton Road 5:00 – 6:00pm COUNCILLOR DAVID HARRINGTON Tel: 01642 783836 Tel: 01642 675891 11 November 2016 Ragworth Norton Cricket Club 6:15 – 7:00pm COUNCILLOR MRS SYLVIA WALMSLEY Tel: 01642 764652 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Neighbourhood Centre, St Johns Way Tel: 01642 604176 Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR DAVID WILBURN 25 November 2016 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0782 558 2517 HARTBURN 6:45PM – 7:45PM or Skype: david.harrington01642 Tel: 01642 532517 St Paul’s Church, Bishopton Road Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0782 558 2518 COUNCILLOR BEN HOUCHEN No August surgery COUNCILLOR ROSS PATTERSON COUNCILLOR PAUL BAKER Tel: 01642 788 784 Tel: 01642 764865 COUNCILLOR NORMA WILBURN STOCKTON TOWN CENTRE 6:00PM 5 September 2016 Tel: 01642 608406 Email: [email protected] Elmwood Community Centre Email: [email protected] Tel: 01642 532517 No August surgeries Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR JULIA WHITEHILL 3 October 2016 Email: [email protected] 06 September 2016 The Willows Centre, MANDALE & VICTORIA Tel: 01642 788187 Elmwood Community Centre NORTHERN PARISHES 6:30PM – 7:00PM Northport Road No August surgery PARKFIELD & OXBRIDGE Email: [email protected] 7 November 2016 No August surgeries 6:00PM – 7:00PM 20 September 2016 Ewbank Community 8 September 2016 Riverbank Centre Mobile: 0788 183 1339 Elmwood Community Centre 01 September 2016 Wolviston Village Hall Centre, Ewbank Drive 10am – 11am No August surgery 13 October 2016 04 October 2016 The Willows Centre, COUNCILLOR LYNN HAL 13 September 2016 Robert Atkinson 01 September 2016 Grindon Parish Hall, Thorpe Thewles Northport Road Tel: 0782 558 2527 Centre, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Lighthouse Centre, 34 Yarm Road Email: [email protected] 03 November 2016 Wolviston Village Hall 18 October 2016 Ewbank Community 11 October 2016 Robert Atkinson Centre, 15 September 2016 Oxbridge Christian Centre, Ewbank Drive Fellowship, Norfolk Street COUNCILLOR MATTHEW VICKERS 6:30pm – 7:30pm COUNCILLOR JOHN GARDNER 01 November 2016 The Willows Centre, Tel: 0782 558 2514 13 October 2016 Riverbank Centre Tel: 01740 645357 06 October 2016 Northport Road Email: [email protected] Lighthouse Centre, 34 Yarm Road Email: [email protected] or 10am – 11am 15 November 2016 Ewbank Community 20 October 2016 [email protected] 08 November 2016 Robert Atkinson NORTON NORTH 6:00PM - 7:00PM Oxbridge Christian Centre, Ewbank Drive Centre, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Fellowship, Norfolk Street INGLEBY BARWICK EAST 6:00PM – No August surgery COUNCILLOR DI HEWITT 10 November 2016 Riverbank Centre 03 November 2016 7:00PM (Joint surgery with Ingleby 21 September 2016 Norton Library Tel: 0782 452 9681 Barwick West) 10am – 11am Lighthouse Centre, 34 Yarm Road 12 October 2016 17 November 2016 Oxbridge Christian Email: [email protected] No August surgery COUNCILLOR SONIA BAILEY Frederick Nattrass Children’s Centre Fellowship, Norfolk Street COUNCILLOR PAUL KIRTON 07 September 2016 Tel: 01642 767942 9 November 2016 Norton North Tel: 01642 559331 All Saints C of E Secondary School Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR MOHAMMED JAVED Community & Resource Centre Email: [email protected] 05 October 2016 Mobile: 0755 754 0159 Tel: 01642 602420 All Saints C of E Secondary School COUNCILLOR STEVE NELSON Email: [email protected] VILLAGE 5:00PM – 6:00PM COUNCILLOR TRACEY STOTT Tel: 01642 534417 COUNCILLOR ALLAN MITCHELL 09 November 2016 Tel: 01642 674471 Email: [email protected] 08 August 2016 All Saints C of E Secondary School Mobile: 07528 014 605 Tel:07833 234043 The Griffin Pub, Bader Avenue COUNCILLOR MRS KATHRYN NELSON Residents of Maltby & Hilton are welcome Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 12 September 2016 at Ingleby Barwick Ward Surgeries but if Tel: 01642 534417 The Griffin Pub, Bader Avenue COUNCILLOR PAUL ROWLING Email: [email protected] ROSEWORTH 5:30PM – 6:30PM unable to attend, can request a meeting 10 October 2016 Tel: 0755 754 0158 08 August 2016 with Councillors Corr and Faulks by The Griffin Pub, Bader Avenue Email: [email protected] NORTON SOUTH 5:00PM – 6:00PM Redhill Children’s Centre, Redhill Road appointment before Parish Council 14 November 2016 meetings. No August surgeries 19 September 2016 06 September 2016 Kiora Hall, Ragpath Lane The Griffin Pub, Bader Avenue COUNCILLOR GILLIAN CORR Albany Resource Centre 10 October 2016 Redhill Children’s Tel: 01642 764056 20 September 2016 Email: [email protected] Dance Academy, Edgar Street

PAGE 42 PAGE 42 PAGE 43 PAGE 43 WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Danny the Champion of the Date Thursday 18 August World – Theatre in the Park Time 3pm – 4pm Date Saturday 20 August Location Egglescliffe Library Time 6pm Don’t be late for this very important date! Follow Alice Location Preston Park Museum & Grounds through the Looking Glass and avoid the Cheshire Cat on Set in the 1950s and through the eyes of a nine year old your way to Egglescliffe Library for our Alice in Wonderland boy, Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl is This is just a taster so for more information about these events Craft Session! WHAT’SA look at what’s going on across ON guaranteed to provide fun for all the family. and for a full list go to www.stockton.gov.uk/events Suitable for children age between 4 -10, all children under Stockton-on-Tees from August to Pack a picnic and head down to Preston Park this summer The events listed are subject to change. We reserve the right to 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential as for a series of ‘not-to-be-missed’ outdoor theatre November 2016. alter or cancel any event. spaces are limited, call 01642 527958 performances in the Bandstand Garden. Presented by Illyria. or email [email protected] to book. Running time is 1hr 45mins, including 20min interval. Gates AUGUST open at 5.30pm. Family fun for all ages 5+ Cost: Adult £12, Concession £10, Children’s Craft Session Child £8, Family (2A+2C) £36. – Summer Ball and Limited spaces. For tickets and information telephone Superheroes 01642 527 375 or visit the Preston Park Welcome Desk. Date Thursday 11 August Time 10am – 11am Location Norton Library Roll up and make your masks for the Masquerade Party – will you be a Summer Belle or a Superhero? Suitable for ages 4 -11, all children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential as spaces are limited, call 01642 528019 to book. Billingham International Folklore Festival Date Saturday 13 - Saturday 20 August Time 10am – 10pm Location Billingham Town Centre The 52nd Billingham International Folklore Festival returns, celebrating diversity and richness of world cultures through traditional and contemporary dance, music and crafts at performances, exhibitions and workshops by over 300 international performers from all over the world. Children’s Craft Session – For full details visit www.billinghamfestival.co.uk Deep Blue Sea or call 01642 553220. Some events are free however Date Wednesday 24 August some concerts are between £1 and £16. Time 10am – 11am Location Norton Library Make your own Ocean Scene – will it be a romantic mermaid paradise or a ghastly pirate wreck. Suitable for ages 4 to 11, all children under 10 must be Stockton International River Rat Race accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential as spaces are Date Saturday 20 August limited, call 01642 528019 to book. Riverside Festival Time 8.30am – 4pm Dates Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 August Location Stockton Riverside/Tees Barrage Time Various Are you ready to make a leap of faith? The River Rat Race Avengers Assemble! Location Preston Park and Stockton Town Centre is back! Date Thursday 25 August SIRF16 will pack Stockton-on-Tees with stunning street The 10km or 5km obstacle run will see competitors run Time 3pm – 4pm theatre, breath-taking circus performances, dynamic dance around the riverside area, take a dip in the barrage, wade Location Egglescliffe Library and the wonderful Community Carnival. through the White Water Course, climb over walls and under The ultimate craft off between the X-Men and the Avengers Opening show Furious Folly focuses on the conflicts of World nets, kayak around the river and of course, walk the plank off – which team will you choose to support? We’ll be making War 1, combining music, performance and mechanical The Endeavour ship! anything from Thor’s Hammer to Cyclops’ glasses in this creations to express shell shock and the opposition to war. This terrific, fun event is open to over 16s and team entries superhero session! Due to the scale of this show Furious Folly will be taking place are welcome. For full pricing details, bookings and further Suitable for children between four and 10. Children under at Preston Park, opening this year’s festival on Thursday 4 information please visit www.stocktonriverratrace.com 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential August with a repeat performance the following night. No special skills are required, just a pair of trainers and a as spaces are limited, call 01642 527958 or email For more information and tickets visit www.sirf.co.uk sense of adventure [email protected] to book.

PAGE 44 PAGE 44 PAGE 45 PAGE 45 WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON Stockton Summer Show ParkMade Stained Glass ParkMade Willow Bird NOVEMBER Date Sunday 28 - Monday 29 August Date Sunday 25 September Feeders Time 11am – 5pm Time 10am – 4pm Date Saturday 8 October Location Preston Park Museum & Grounds Location Preston Park Museum & Grounds Times 10am –12.30pm & 1pm – 3.30pm An end of Summer treat for all the family. Arena An exciting opportunity to work with professional stained Location Preston Park Museum & Grounds entertainment including Atkinson Action Horses, Whizoo glass worker, Simon Fitton, to produce a beautiful glass Feed the birds! Come along and join local weaver Victoria Falconry, and The Sheep Show. We also have a large food panel to take away with you on the day. from the Willow Barn as she shows you how to make your and craft market and a live music stage – amplified and No previous experience needed, all tools, materials and own bird feeders out of willow to hang in your garden. During acoustic (Sunday), brass bands (Monday) and lots more. lunch provided. the session you’ll learn how to prepare and manipulate the Cost: £5 Adults, £2.50 Children 5 and above, £12.00 Family Book your place at www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk willow to make a simple but effective bird feeder. Ticket. (2 Adults + 2 Children or 1 Adult + 3 Children). or call 01642 527375. All tools, materials and refreshments will be provided For full information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/summershow Cost: £60 including seed balls ready to go into your feeder. No experience necessary. Book your place at OCTOBER www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375. Cost: £25 Halloween Spooky Walk Date Monday 31 October Times Various Location Preston Park Museum and Grounds Spooky ghosts glide between trees and screeching vampires, howling werewolves, nasty bats and beasties pounce on the unprepared. There is also a spooky walk aimed for families with children under five plus fun activities and entertainment. Halloween costumes are encouraged and booking your tickets in advance is advisable. For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events

SEPTEMBER Farmers’ Market Date Saturday 24 September Stockton Fireworks Time 9am – 2pm Date Saturday 5 November Location Wellington Square Time Evening – time to be confirmed A trusted favourite, this outdoor market brings you Location Stockton Riverside fresh, quality produce and seasonal food sourced from Our annual Fireworks spectacular returns with a truly local providers. Stockton Farmers’ Market is the perfect stunning display that will light up the sky with a flurry of opportunity to sample local food and support local colour, noise and music. businesses. For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events

Chic Vintique Market There’s lots more going on at your local arts and Date Saturday 8 October entertainment venues – simply visit their websites Time 10am – 4pm or call: Location Stockton High Street ARC visit www.arconline.co.uk tel 01642 525199 Vintage and retro clothes, collectibles, quality gifts and all things gorgeous are the name of the game at our Chic Billingham Forum visit Vintique Market. Whether it’s a gift or a treat for yourself www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk you’ll love the range of beautiful clothing and collectibles at tel 01642 552663 this popular market. Georgian Theatre visit www.georgiantheatre.co.uk Admission to Chic Vintique is free. As well as the 40 stalls tel 01642 674115 selling a range of treasures there will also be a wide range Like us on Facebook facebook.com/stocktoncouncil of homemade refreshments available to purchase from some of our local businesses. Follow us on Twitter @stocktoncouncil www.stockton.gov.uk/events

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