MARCH 2016 www.stockton.gov.uk/stocktononteesnews
REACH FOR THE SKIES
The community magazine of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Big plans, bright future CONTENTS
A spellbinding night 18 The BIG Picture 28 Your Views Matter 30 CONTENTS News Round Up Community Strong 4 Safety 6 Communities 8
BIG NEWS FOR BIG PLANS FOR KEEPING BIG PLANS FOR HELPING STOCKTON-ON-TEES OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE OUR COMMUNITIES PROSPER
Environment Health and Children and and Housing 10 Wellbeing 12 Young People 14
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Arts, Culture Your Economic Regeneration and Leisure 17 Council 27 and Transport 32
BIG PLANS FOR GREAT AMBITIOUS, EFFECTIVE BIG PLANS FOR AN EXPERIENCES AND PROUD TO SERVE OUTSTANDING BOROUGH Adults Ward Surgeries in What’s On Services 40 Your Area 41 44
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PAGE 3 NEWS ROUND UP NEWS ROUND UP WELCOME TO THIS SPRING EDITION OF STOCKTON-ON-TEES NEWS Combined Authority is go It’s that time of year when we set our annual budget for A new combined authority for the Tees Valley The ive councils have also agreed a devolution deal with the delivering services to you, and there is no doubt that will come into being on April 1. Government worth £450million over 30 years, equivalent to an additional £15million per year. The deal will involve the this year has been the toughest we’ve ever faced. The The Tees Valley Combined Authority will see the area’s ive transfer of signiicant powers over employment and skills, ongoing reductions in funding and growth in demand for local councils join forces in a bid to boost economic growth transport, planning and investment from central government vital social care services mean we have reached a point and job creation. to the Tees Valley. where it is no longer possible to protect all of the front line The councils will still exist in their own right and will continue services that are very much valued by you. As part of the deal the Tees Valley will introduce a directly to deliver local services but they will unite as a formal Tees elected city region mayor with the election expected to take The decisions we’re facing are becoming increasingly Visualsoft Chief Executive Dean Benson oficially opens the company’s Valley Combined Authority when focusing on big issues like new headquarters place in May 2017. The Mayor will work alongside the leaders more dificult and it’s important that we do all we can economic development, transport, infrastructure and skills. of the ive local authorities to provide leadership and be to help explain the context in which they are taken. Our Unlike most combined authorities, the Tees Valley Combined directly accountable to the electorate. regular Big Picture feature on pages 28 and 29 of this Happy new home! Authority will hold joint meetings with the Tees Valley Local To ind out more visit www.stockton.gov.uk/devolution edition explains how we’re doing our best to manage Enterprise Partnership and its business representatives, this unprecedented inancial challenge and the process Award-winning e-commerce agency while also sharing staff and resources. of enormous change. What we’re clear about is that throughout these challenges we will continue to focus on Visualsoft has celebrated moving into providing support to those most in need and protecting its cool new home by hosting an event the vulnerable. In our regular “Day in the Life” feature on page 14 you can read about the work of one of these vital for staff and their families. services – our children’s social workers. Visualsoft House, on Teesdale Business Park, has a series of workstations, break out areas and pods to allow staff to work In wider news from across the Borough, we’re happy to wherever they choose. report that Stockton-on-Tees remains a very attractive place to set up a business. Last year we welcomed 1,000 Visualsoft Chief Executive Dean Benson said: “The interior new start-up companies and on page 39 we’ve got a designs are intended to not only complement what we do as a story about one such company, which uses aerial drones digital company and keep our staff motivated, but also to add a campus environment, much like what Google and other dot. equipped with cameras to inspect all kinds of structures. com companies have achieved in California.” On page 37 we’ve got the irst of what will be a regular feature, “Made in Stockton-on-Tees”, which will focus on The 35,000 sq ft building has been refurbished to some of our most interesting manufacturing businesses – accommodate the ambitious company’s existing employees you might be surprised to learn of some of the things that with plenty of space for new recruits too. are made here in our Borough. It’s also great to see businesses in Stockton Town Centre Sixth form college lying high! bringing home awards and a piece on this, and a huge boost to Stockton’s live music scene in the shape of Tees Stockton Sixth Form College has been named Music Alliance’s plans to expand its Georgian Theatre the best sixth form college in the country in a venue, can be found on our Rediscover Stockton pages 32 vocational qualiication league table published by to 35. We’ve also got a story about the remarkable, locally- the Department for Education. based success of Chadwick’s Inn Maltby, near Yarm, on page 38. The college, based on Bishopton Road West, has been ranked as the highest performing institution in terms of Finally, as we step into Spring we’re delighted to bring student value added, a measure which shows how much New ID cards recognise young carers you news of some of the world class events that will be progress students make between starting and inishing coming to the Borough over the coming months. Our their vocational course. A new ID card scheme is helping young exciting year-round events programme continues to attract visitors and investment to the borough as well as In 2015, 88 per cent of students studying vocational carers access the help they need. providing great opportunities to showcase all the area has qualiications at Stockton Sixth Form achieved the equivalent of A*, A or B grades. Eastern Ravens Trust, which provides support to the Borough’s to offer. You’ll ind a handy pull out and keep summary young carers and their families, is issuing the cards to young Joanna Bailey, Principal at Stockton Sixth Form College, of the spring and summer events in the centre of the carers aged 11 to 17 years following an assessment. magazine. said: “Our vocational students are achieving amazing destinations including degrees at prestigious universities as The cards mean young people who regularly provide ongoing well as higher level apprenticeships and skilled jobs and we care and emotional support to a family member get the could not be more proud of them.” support and advice they need more easily and without having to repeatedly explain their circumstances or family situation. The introduction of the Young Carers’ Card has been supported by Make sure you can vote Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Hartlepool and Stockton- on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) who jointly Neil Schneider The election for the next Police and Crime commission the Young Carers’ Service. Chief Executive, Commissioner (PCC) of the Cleveland Police Force Area will be on held on 5 May. For further information about Eastern Ravens Trust or the Stockton Borough Council support available to young carers in the Borough, Make sure you’re registered to vote – Young carers show off the new ID cards from Eastern Ravens Trust turn to page 7 to ind out more. call 01642 678454 or email [email protected].
PAGE 4 PAGE 5 COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMUNITY SAFETY Making Police and Crime Commissioner your home election – don’t miss out! The election for the next Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) of the safer for Cleveland Police Force Area will be held on Thursday 5 May. little ones And if you want to have your say in the outcome, you must be registered to vote. There are approximately two PCCs work with the police and other partners to cut crime, give the public a voice in policing at the highest level and hold million accidents involving forces to account. Fairield grandmother Ingrid Gardner (left) receives some household children in the home every safety advice and equipment from the Council’s Allison Lilliendahl They set the local force’s policing priorities and the force year, with almost half a million budget and are directly accountable to the public. They also have the power to appoint, and where necessary, involving children under ive. The ive main preventable dismiss the Chief Constable. But did you know the majority of accidents are To vote in the election you must be registered to vote by preventable through increased awareness and some causes of accidents for the Monday 18 April 2016. If you’re not registered, you can’t vote simple improvements to the home environment? under ives are: – so act now! Your local children’s centre offers home safety sessions where you can access information, advice and guidance Choking, suffocation and strangulation To ind out more about the elections on how to keep your little ones safe. • (involving food, toys, nappy sacks, and to register to vote visit: At the end of each session you can access a range of low www.stockton.gov.uk/elections cost/free safety equipment such as cupboard catches, blind cords) safety gates, lockable medicine cabinets and much more. • Falls (from windows, stairs and raised Ingrid Gardner from Fairield looks after her two surfaces) grandchildren who are both under three, and has attended one of the home safety sessions. • Poisoning (from general household “It really opened my eyes to all the potential risks in products, button batteries, the home,” she said. “I feel at least one member of e-cigarettes) every family should attend this invaluable course as it increases your awareness. The staff have been fantastic • Burns and scalds (involving hot drinks, and have provided me with the equipment I need to make hair straighteners, electrical leads, my home a safer place.” bath water) Protecting For more information on home safety sessions visit www.stockton.gov.uk/childrenscentres to ind your local Drowning (bath water, ponds) children centre’s or call Senior Resource Worker, • Allison Lilliendahl, on 01642 527806. homes from looding Could you help a young person make way for the installation of a new, single span bridge that will allow water to low freely. The project is expected to last around six months. turn their life around? Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, The Durham Road approaches to the bridge will be closed to Local volunteers are working with young offenders and their families is replacing Londonderry Bridge in a project motorists throughout the project and signed diversions will be in place. A temporary footbridge for pedestrians will also be to help turn their lives around. Could you do the same? that will reduce the lood risk to around 150 available throughout.We apologise for the disruption and ask properties in the area. that you bear with us during this important project to reduce Community Volunteers work with young offenders to make them aware of any harm they have caused and help them the risk of looding in your area. change their behaviour linked to offending and, where possible, to make amends to their victims. The bridge has been a major contributor to serious looding in recent years because its arches obstruct the low of Lustrum For further information, contact Cathy Summers, Public If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with the Youth Offending Team please contact them on 01642 527597. Beck. The demolition of the bridge is set to start this Spring to Transport Oficer on 01642 526261 or email: [email protected]
PAGE 6 PAGE 7 STRONG COMMUNITIES STRONG COMMUNITIES Youngsters get into saving habit! Youngsters in Billingham are leading The children, from Oakdene Primary School, have been getting SPOTLIGHT the way when it comes to saving. lessons in saving from My Community Bank. The programme, launched in June 2015, is a volunteer-run saving scheme which helps young people understand the ON… importance of saving for goals. Weekly collections are held where young people and their parents/carers attend with their savings book and money. Year 6 student bankers Samuel Radcliffe and Bethany Jackson help run the Oakdene saving club with support from family volunteers. Samuel said: “I love to deal with money because maths is Caption?? oN my specialist subject and it teaches me about how to site handle money.”
Bethany added: “It’s fun to volunteer for the bank and I’m Gillian Fish, family volunteer, with parent Nicholas Boyer Building Trust saving so I have some holiday spending money.” and his super-saver daughter Bobbie-May. The Northern Locality Forum and My Community Bank are Our regular “Spotlight On” feature Oliver Williams, 5, is the irst customer for student bankers now looking to extend the programme to 11 primary schools For more information contact Karen Collighan, Financial Education Oficer at My Community Bank, on 01642 941911. highlights the work of some of the Bethany Jackson and Sam Radcliffe. and two secondary schools within Billingham. voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations carrying out great work across the Borough. Clean sweep! Onsite Building Trust was established as a charity in October 2013 and aims to improve access to community centres and manage their sustainability while expanding the range of groups which use them. Onsite is responsible for four centres in the Borough – Hartburn, Grangeield, Thornaby and Stillington. Onsite also manages football pitches at two locations near its Grangeield centre used by local clubs. And great progress has been made in delivering its objectives – user numbers have doubled to 54,000 in just two years. Ian Brown, Onsite Managing Director, said: “Onsite is proud to have its roots in Stockton-on-Tees and to work effectively in partnership with the Council. We are a modern, lexible business that seeks to serve our communities and residents and ensure these great facilities are available to them. “As part of the Onsite family we have a fantastic range of The volunteers in action groups using the centres for a range of purposes including dance lessons, health advice, exercise and yoga classes, Community spirited residents in Parkield have and employability groups, along with hobby groups been showing real pride in their area by carrying covering everything from remote control cars to quilting. out regular neighbourhood clean-ups. “Our wider community commitment is a key part of what Local residents and volunteers from the Islamic Diversity we do – for example, we are working with Daisy Chain to Centre, Stockton Dawah Association and the local mosque, support their employability project for young people with Lighting the way have been doing a clean-up each month. autism. We have exciting plans going forward to provide One of the volunteers, Zaheer Iqbal, said: “We want to empower access to even more centres and services.” Children and families lit up the Tilery Estate The parade was accompanied by the Rhythm Train drumming and motivate local communities to work together and clean our group and featured a performance from the school choir. For more information, visit www.onsitebuildingtrust.org neighbourhoods, streets, cemeteries, parks and other areas. at this year’s community lantern parade. or call 01642 688303. “We’ve had some great feedback from local people so far The annual event, held by Tilery Primary School, sees the The school’s head teacher, John Repton, said: “The great and are always happy to welcome new volunteers.” community come together to make lanterns for a procession imagination and skill shown in the creation of so many around Tilery and Portrack. brilliant lanterns came as no surprise!”
PAGE 8 PAGE 9 ENVIRONMENT AND HOUSING ENVIRONMENT AND HOUSING Big plans, The new lats are in the heart of town
bright future! Coast & Country staff go over the re novation plans
To date nearly 5,000 lanterns across the borough have been The Borough’s street converted to energy eficient LED lighting while around 3,100 new columns have been installed. Breathing new life lighting replacement The columns have been manufactured by Thornaby-based Valmont Stainton Limited. The new LED lighting units use into empty properties programme continues to much less energy than the current lantern bulbs, have a longer lifespan and generate a better quality of light. An exciting new development in Stockton town helps owners make good progress. Once complete the scheme will generate projected savings of centre is creating new places to live just a access a range of approximately £1.8million per year from reduced energy and support, including Lantern replacements are now under way in Norton North and maintenance costs. stone’s throw from the High Street’s popular reduced VAT, Stainsby Hill wards, with columns also due to be replaced in fountains. on renovations Billingham East, Norton North and Stainsby Hill. For more information and to ind out when the programme is to bring their coming to your area, visit www.stockton.gov.uk/streetlighting Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is supporting Coast Renovation work is in full swing properties back & Country Housing in converting empty space above into use. commercial premises on Dovecot Street into eight one bed ht) ollection team (left to rig t for your green waste c self-contained residential lats. Lesley Conroy, Head of Tenant Services (Neighbourhoods) Look ou sson and Kev Sturman opher Connor, Adam We at Coast & Country, said: “At Coast & Country we work to Christ Richard McGuckin, Director of Economic Growth and build stronger communities for the future. Through our Development Services, said: “The space has been empty UP YOUR partnership with the Council we’re working together to since 2010, so it’s great to see the redevelopment taking bring empty properties back into use.” place. These lats will offer accommodation within the heart of Stockton town centre, providing their residents with easy Work on the properties will be completed in early spring. access to local shops, markets and transport links.” For letting information, prospective tenants should contact STREET IN Coast & Country on 01642 836009 or email This project is one of a number of successful commercial [email protected] empty property redevelopments that has seen the Council partner with Coast & Country. These projects utilise 2016 funding from the Homes and Communities Agency, which The fortnightly kerbside collections Easter of green waste are starting soon. collections Norton Park welcomes back residents During the Eas Exciting times lie ahead for residents of the new Blue Week collections begin - period, waste and • ter Norton Park development, with six bungalows Monday 11 April and end Friday 30 September. recycling collections will be carried out as normal with released for rent by Thirteen Group having now • Red Week collections begin - our s been let. Monday 18 April and end Friday 7 October. taff working on Good Friday t The development is not only attracting new residents but two o ensur previous residents have chosen to return. Replacement or additional re-usable green hessian waste no disruption to your e ther Peter and Janice Cooper (pictured), who lived in the area for sacks can be purchased from Stockton, Billingham and e is collections. 23 years, said: “We have such fond memories of living in the Thornaby Customer Service Centres for £2 per sack. area that it’s great to be back. The new bungalows are just You can also purchase a roll of 26 clear sacks for £3 wonderful.” Norton Park is a partnership development between Stockton- If you are unsure of your collection week you can ind out more about about bin on-Tees Borough Council, Keepmoat and Thirteen, which will see 174 high qualities homes being built. collections and other local services by signing up to My Stockton – There are a range of houses now available for sale – visit the visit www.stockton.gov.uk/mystockton or call 01642 391959 to ind out more. sales suite at Norton Park’s Kingisher Avenue for more.
PAGE 10 PAGE 11 HEALTH AND WELLBEING HEALTH AND WELLBEING Is your business breastfeeding friendly?
Walk or cycle your way to wellbeing
We continue to bring you news of how All walks and rides make use of the area’s safe and pleasant Businesses across the Borough are being conidence to breastfeed in a public place while catching-up paths and cycle tracks and the pace is set to suit the group, so encouraged to sign-up to a scheme to show with other mums over food and drink. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, NHS everyone is welcome and nobody is left behind. that they are breastfeeding friendly. Sundaes owner Caroline Gregory said: “We want children to come here, have fun and enjoy themselves and we want health partners and other organisations They are also a lot of fun, with opportunities to meet new people The Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme invites businesses to mums to know they can come here relax, socialise and have or to catch-up with old friends. If that isn’t enough, free monthly register on a national database used by mums to ind their are working together to tackle health a treat or two without worrying about feeding their child. bike ixing and cycling training activities are also available. nearest breastfeeding friendly venue. inequalities through the Borough’s Joint Increased levels of physical activity can help in the prevention We are very proud to be signed up to the Breastfeeding of a numbers of health problems including coronary heart More than 40 venues in the Borough have signed-up, including Welcome Scheme.” Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2013-2018. Sundaes ice cream and dessert parlour on Yarm High Street, disease, hypertension, cancer, type 2 diabetes and mental The drive to sign-up more businesses has been supported which has just introduced a breastfeeding social group. In this issue we take a look The Hub’s health problems such as depression. by the Borough’s four locality forums. To ind out more Community Walking and Cycling Project, The group meets from 10.30am to 12noon every Wednesday about the Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme, visit and provides a great opportunity for mums to increase their www.breastfeedingwelcomescheme.org.uk which is helping people to stay active all For more information contact The Hub: year round. 01642 803441 Helping you make the right choice The Hub is working in Norton, Hardwick, Newtown and Roseworth to offer local people access to walking and cycling [email protected] Residents have a range of options available to them when 999 or 111? programmes close to home. The programmes are free and are www.thehubstockton.wordpress.com seeking care and are being asked to think carefully about designed to easily slot into most people’s daily routines. which is most appropriate for their needs. www.facebook.com/thehubstockton The guidance below will help you choose the right service and help ensure others aren’t prevented from receiving the care they urgently need. Walks and rides are all guided and bikes and helmets are provided, so what are you waiting for? 2016 – your year to get on the move. Self-care For a speedy recovery, self-care is the best option when Community Walking and Cycling Hubs you have a minor illness or injury. A well-stocked medicine cabinet means you’ll receive the right treatment immediately. Area Location Type Day Time Pharmacist Roseworth Redhill Children’s Centre Ride Monday Your pharmacist can 12pm give you advice for many common Walk-in centre, minor injuries unit minor illnesses, such as diarrhoea, minor infections, Roseworth Kiora Hall Walk Tuesday 10am or urgent care centre headache, travel advice or sore throats. Hardwick Redhill Children’s Centre Ride Monday 12pm Visit one of these if you have a minor illness or injury (minor cuts, NHS 111 sprains or burns) and it can’t wait until your GP surgery is open. Hardwick Community Centre Walk Thursday 10am Call NHS 111 if you urgently need medical help or advice Newtown Community Centre Ride Wednesday 10:30am but it’s not a life-threatening situation. You can also call A&E and 999 NHS 111 if you’re not sure which NHS service you need. A&E and 999 are for health emergencies only, including Newtown Community Centre Walk Thursday 10am major accidents, broken bones, breathing problems, severe Norton St Michael’s Church Ride Friday 10:30am GP chest pains, unconsciousness, suspected stroke, and major Make an appointment with your GP if you are feeling unwell blood loss. Norton Norton Medical Centre Walk Wednesday 1:30pm and it is not an emergency.
PAGE 12 PAGE 13 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE DAY IN Chief Race Engineer, Dr Andy Shovlin returns to his old school, Conyers THE LIFE
Aspiring Becky Caldwell – F1 engineer, Jess Hugill, prese nts Dr Shovlin with a school Children’s paperweight Social Worker
Family life can often be complicated or dificult but there are many social Life in the fast lane! workers across the Borough who are devoted to supporting families A leading light in Formula 1 racing returned to his old school to inspire pupils, having already and protecting those most vulnerable. inspired Lewis Hamilton to his third F1 title! Becky Caldwell has worked in children’s social care for Dr Andrew Shovlin, Chief Race Engineer for the Mercedes F1 ive years and joined Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Petronas Team, dropped in on Conyers School to share his last year. experience. She is part of the assessment team which irst identiies Among those present was Conyers pupil Jess Hugill, who the needs of families who need additional support. dreams of becoming an F1 engineer and credits Dr Shovlin “It’s crucial we offer the right level and type of support so as her inspiration. we work with families, GPs, schools and our health and Already in the fast lane after achieving eight A* and A GCSE wellbeing partners to make suitable referrals,” she says. grades and kept busy in her role as the Borough’s Member of “Each case is different so a lot of my work involves the UK Youth Parliament, Jess is on track to reach her goals! preparing detailed assessments and reviewing these Louise Spellman, Headteacher at Conyers, said: “Conyers regularly. We deal with everything from simple issues prides itself on a strong science and technology tradition that are easy to resolve to more serious child protection and this was a wonderful opportunity for our students to see issues, so it’s vital we are thorough.” what can be achieved with determination.” The job is challenging but rewarding and the Council’s lexible working scheme helps the team manage schedules around their hobbies and family life. “The scheme is great because it means that I can complete my work but also organise my personal life,” Are you looking after someone else’s child? says Becky. To help us keep children safe and support families, there is a legal requirement “Some of the team work four days in ive, others pick their children up from school and then log on later to do for all parents and private foster carers to notify the Council of any private their case notes or I’ll come in later in the day if I know fostering arrangements. I’m going to work late into the evening. I also play squash regularly and it means I can it that around my hours. When a parent asks another adult who is not a close relative to look after “It is a fast-paced and intensive job but what really makes their child for more than 28 days it constitutes private fostering. it worthwhile is knowing you’ve helped someone.” Anyone who is already privately fostering, or who plans to privately foster, For further information about the Council’s children’s and adults’ social care services, visit: should email [email protected] or call 01642 527764. www.stockton.gov.uk/children-and-young-people or www.stockton.gov.uk/adult-services To ind out more visit www.stockton.gov.uk/privatefostering
PAGE 14 PAGE 15 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE
Student Harriet Raine (left) with Childcare Course Leader Liz Maddison
“It was the most amazing experience; there aren’t words to describe it,” said 18-year-old Harriet Raine from Yarm. “It was Students’ African deinitely a once in a lifetime opportunity,” added classmate, adventure! Rachael Wilson. Working with Elephant Human Relations Aid (EHRA), the Leaving behind home comforts such as running students split their time between working at a local primary school and helping the surrounding communities to live in water and electricity proved no sweat for this Thorpe Leazes harmony with the region’s elephants. group of intrepid Childcare and Early Years Over the last year the students have taken part in a host of students from Stockton Riverside College. fundraising activities to raise the money needed for the trip. Thorpe As for the elephants, it didn’t take long to spot them – one herd Thewles The students embarked on a trip they’ll never forget – working Whitton with children and wild elephants in Namibia. even passed right through their camp!
A19 Lighting up Carlton Do you have New online guide for families A177 Durham Rd the heart to the Cycling Stockton Information Directory for Families is foster a young a new online guide highlighting the range of person? support services, organisations and activities Championships! available to families in the Borough. Schoolchildren have been doing their bit to Stockton Town Centre The directory aims to offer a one stop shop of information, advice and support covering a range of topics including: make sure Stockton-on-Tees looks its best • Early Years and Childcare when it plays host to the British Cycling inspirational ideas for their designs,” said Judith. “I feel • Parenting and Family Support National Road Race Championships in June. privileged to be able to help them bring their ideas to life.” Schools Justine Moralee, Head Teacher at Kirklevington Primary • The pupils, from Kirklevington Primary School, are creating School, added: “We take pride in our vibrant learning • Health and Wellbeing a large freestanding sculpture made from glass and environment and this project is a great example of that. • Staying Safe wrought iron to feature on the race route. The sculpture will • Money Matters come alive with coloured pieces of glass attached to the “We are also working with offenders from Kirklevington Training, Volunteering and Employment wheels to create a sparkling work of art. Grange’s metal workshop to create the iron structure which • shows the school’s strong sense of community.” • Activities for Children and Young People It is one of a number of community projects that have won Young People’s Services support from a grant fund run by the Council and the Tees Recent winners of the British Cycling National Road Race • Valley Community Foundation. The fund was made available Championships include world-famous names like Sir Information, Advice and Support • to encourage community groups to decorate the route so Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish and Laura Trott, so it’s For more information visit: the Borough looks its best when the big event arrives. going to be quite an event! Want to ind out more? www.stocktoninformationdirectory.org Glass artist Judith Gill, who is working with the children, To ind out more about the Championships, which take Call us on 01642 526218 or email [email protected] To have your group, class or organisation listed on the said: “I’m thrilled to be part of such an exciting project as place as part of Stockton Cycling Festival, visit: www.stockton.gov.uk/fostering directory email [email protected] or call 01642 52527225. the children at Kirklevington Primary have some www.stockton.gov.uk/events
PAGE 16 PAGE 17 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE New look Yarm Library on the way! Work is under way to bring a series of improvements to Yarm Library.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is investing in the library as part of its programme to update and refurbish its town centre branches. The Council’s Director of Culture, Events and Leisure, Reuben Kench, said: “The upgrade will create a fresh new look An artist’s impression of the new look Yarm Library with stylish furniture, moveable shelving and improvements to the children’s section and outdoor garden area. a £10million investment programme and our plans to open up a “There’ll also be a new entrance with better disabled access, as community-based branch in Yarm library are an important part of well as self-service borrowing and renewal facilities and a special this investment.” self-service portal that people can use to request Council services The library is due to reopen in the autumn. In the meantime, and report any issues.” library users will be able to use alternative facilities at Egglescliffe And in a groundbreaking new partnership, the library will also and Ingleby Barwick libraries as well as the mobile library which house a Newcastle Building Society branch providing a range of regularly visits Yarm’s Timothy Hackworth Court, Conyers Court, inancial services to the community. Andrew Haigh, Chief Executive and Wycliffe/Ayresome Court. For more information about the at Newcastle Building Society, said: “We have recently announced mobile library visit www.stockton.gov.uk/mobilelibrary Stars of children’s literature A spellbinding night Muggles and wizards of all ages inspire pupils packed into Stockton Central Library Stockton-on-Tees schoolchildren to celebrate Harry Potter Book Night. have been treated to a series of And there was plenty of fun to be had – from potions interactive workshops with two demonstrations and magic displays to wand and mandrake making and owl encounters. authors at the forefront of The Council’s Director of Culture, Events and Leisure, Reuben children’s literature. Kench, said: “The night has become a irm favourite and St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School always attracts a crowd. in Ragworth hosted a visit by author and illustrator, Nick Sharratt who has created beautiful drawings for 250 “The wonderful costumes on show are a sight to behold and Nick Sharratt it’s always such a pleasure to see so many people enjoying books, worked with popular authors including Jacqueline the library.” Wilson and Julia Donaldson and written 40 books of his own. The books he has illustrated for Jacqueline Wilson have sold 35 million copies! Nick decided to return to the school after one of its former pupils, Husnain Javid (now at Egglescliffe School), gave him an idea that inspired his new book, ‘Shark in the Park on a Windy Day!’ Meanwhile, author of more than 100 successful children’s books, Philip Ardagh, entertained children from Frederick Nattrass Primary, Norton and Bishopsgarth Schools. Both authors visited the school as part of the Northern Children’s Book Festival. Philip Ardagh
PAGE 18 PAGE 19 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE Dare you take on Air Trail? Take a look at the Borough’s newest attraction – Air Trail Tees Barrage. Standing 18 metres tall and with 38 different challenges set over four loors, it is the biggest attraction of its kind in Europe and the only high ropes facility that can be found alongside an Olympic standard white water course. To make a booking or ind out more visit www.airtrail.co.uk or call 01642 265454.
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HIP HOP HOORAY, EASTER IS ON ITS WAY! Easter weekend (25 to 28 March) EGGSHIBITION Decorate your own Easter bonnet and take part in a parade through the Victorian Street. Pull on your wellies and have a go at traditional potato Tuesday 15 March to Sunday 10 April, 10am to 4pm planting in the Walled Kitchen Garden. Try tasty Hot Cross Buns and Step into the Billiard Room to discover an eggs-quisite eggshibition cake decorating with the ‘Three Boys Bakery’. Help the Easter bunny ind of eggs. View hundreds of egg shaped sculptures designed by local his eggs and discover the beautiful tradition of Polish Pisanka egg decorating. schools and community groups. HELLO
SPRINGHere’s a peek at some of the things to look forward to this spring at Preston Park Museum & Grounds. Visit www.prestonparkmusuem.co.uk for more details. PLAYYour guide to the major events happening in Stockton-on-Tees this Spring and Summer
SPRING IN THE PARK PLAYERS FROM ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April Thursday 14 April, 7pm Get out in the park and celebrate spring with guided wild forage walks Players from Royal Northern Sinfonia will be performing works by and cooking demonstrations. Discover the local birdlife and make your Ligeti (Six Bagatelles), Francaix (Quintet No. 1), Klughardt (Wind own bird or bat box to take home. Meet our visiting farmyard friends Quintet), and Janacek (Mladi) in the Music Room at Preston Park including Humbug the goat and Dave the sheep runner duck. There will Museum, thanks to funding from Arts Council England. also be other family craft activities every day during the Easter holidays. Tickets available from Middlesbrough Town Hall on 01642 729 729.
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Stockton Cycling Festival – British Cycling National Road Championships Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 June Stockton Town Centre and Riverside
4 days, 2 wheels, 1 amazing festival
The Stockton Cycling Festival returns and is proud to host the British Cycling National Road Championships 2016 as part of four days of adrenaline-fuelled cycling, scenic rides and thrilling exhibitions that everyone can watch and join in. Bringing some of the world’s greatest cyclists to Stockton High Street this is A RIGHT ROYAL your chance to get close to the action as sporting veterans, up and coming stars and elite athletes race around our unique track. CELEBRATION! For more information, including entry, visit www.stockton.gov.uk/cyclingfestival
If you’re interested in cycling you might also like this! Tour de Yorkshire Come and help us celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday We’re having a fun-packed street party to mark this historic occasion - and you’re invited! Middlesbrough hosts stage 3 start Join us on June 12th for a fun-illed party in Stockton High Street. There’ll be lots to do for all the family, 1 May 2016 a helter skelter, music and dancing, model making workshops and of course a tea party. Centre Square And we’re delighted to welcome the Queen’s representative, the Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, to help us mark this very special day by unveiling the High Street’s newest attraction – The Stockton Flyer. Middlesbrough Town Centre Visit www.lovemiddlesbrough.com/enjoytheride PULL OUT AND KEEP YOUR COUNCIL Your pull out and keep summary of the big events happening over the next few months. Prestigious accolade For full details of these and our full calendar of events across the borough please visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events for former councillor A former Stockton-on-Tees councillor with more than three decades’ public service has been granted the Freedom of the Borough. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council conferred its highest ceremonial honour to Bob Gibson OBE at a meeting of the full Council.
Kirklevington Primary’s winning team (left to right) Emie Smith, Anna The special accolade recognises Mr Gibson’s outstanding Heward and Izzy Stone show off their trophy with the Mayor and Mayoress contribution to generations of people living across the Borough. He stepped down from the Council last year having served Children put their road 34 years in local government in Stockton Borough, including Stockton Duathlon Festival Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Show 17 years as Council Leader. Sunday 24 April Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 May, 11am – 5pm Stockton Town Centre and Riverside Preston Park Museum & Grounds safety knowledge to the test “I’m incredibly honoured to receive the Freedom of the Borough Around 500 youngsters battled it out and to join such a distinguished list of recipients,” he said. at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s annual Road Safety quiz. The event saw 32 primary schools compete before Kirklevington Primary School, Ingleby Mill Primary School A RIGHT ROYAL and William Cassidi C of E Aided Primary School went head-to-head in a nail-biting inal which saw Kirklevington CELEBRATION! Primary emerge triumphant. Pupils from the winning team were presented with a trophy by the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor Ian Dalgarno, Queen’s 90th birthday street party Stockton Cycling Festival – British Cycling National who said: “Congratulations to Kirklevington Primary school. Road Championships Sunday 12 June They worked hard to prepare for the competition and I’m Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 June Stockton High Street sure they have learnt many road safety tips along the way.” Stockton High Street and surrounding area
Community Transport Here we bring you our regular update on the The Council is carrying out reviews of community transport consultations being carried out by the Council. policies with a focus on home to school transport services To ind out more, visit and the transport it provides to adult social care users and Stockton International Riverside Festival carers. Proposals arising from the reviews are expected Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 August Billingham International Folklore Festival Saturday, 13 – Saturday 20 August 2016 www.stockton.gov.uk/consultation to be considered by Cabinet in April followed by a public Fans of SIRF will also love Middlesbrough Mela in July – 10am – 10pm visit www.boromela.co.uk Review of boundary signage consultation. A review led by the Council’s Place Select Committee has Children’s Centres found strong support for marking the ceremonial boundaries The Council is undertaking a fundamental review of the role, of Yorkshire and Durham. A range of views has been gathered purpose and delivery model for the 12 Children’s Centres in from interested individuals and organisations, and the wording the Borough with the aim of further targeting the centres to and appearance of the signs will be considered in more detail serve the most disadvantaged communities and offering a once the Government’s Trafic Signs Regulation and General range of targeted support services. Proposals arising from Directions review has been published. the reviews are expected to be considered by Cabinet in May ahead of a public consultation. Trading or displaying in town centres The Council is currently seeking views on policy guidelines Libraries relating to activities in the Borough’s town centres. These The Council will be consulting on the closure of Egglescliffe River Rat Race Stockton Summer Show activities range from street trading, street entertainment, the Library and possible closure of Fairield Library with a view to Saturday 20 August Sunday 28 – Monday 29 August, 11am – 5pm marketing of goods and services and research or canvassing. a inal report being taken to Cabinet later this year. Stockton Riverside Preston Park Museum & Grounds If you have any suggestions for the guidelines that you would like to submit, please do so by sending an email to EGDS@ Residents’ Survey stockton.gov.uk or in writing to PO Box 229, Kingsway House, This face-to-face survey has now been completed. Details can Please note: All events are correct at the time of printing. /stocktoncouncil Stocktoncouncil Billingham, TS23 2YL by 22 April 2016. be found on pages 30 and 31 of this edition. Visit the events website www.stockton.gov.uk/events for full details. stocktoncouncil Main cover image courtesy of Farrows Creative. @stocktoncouncil PAGE 27 YOUR COUNCIL YOUR COUNCIL At February’s meeting, councillors approved the irst round of savings proposals arising from the front line service reviews outlined last September, including: • the scaling back of services like grass cutting, planting and street cleaning to make £650,000 of annual savings in Care for Your Area services • reductions to some out of hours enforcement services and the introduction of charging for some aspects of pest control to save £230,000 per year in Environmental Health and Trading Standards £7m Councillors also agreed to press ahead with reviews of the £16.7m Borough’s 12 Children’s Centres and the library service, which £57.1m includes a proposal to close Egglescliffe Library once the We pride ourselves on being open, refurbishment of Yarm Library is complete, and the closure of Fairield Library if a library partner cannot be found. £1.2m honest and fair. Reviews of policies relating to home to school transport services and transport provided to adult social care users That’s why it’s important to us that you and carers will also take place. The Big Picture jigsaw pieces help to illustrate the many know how the Council budget is spent. competing demands on the Council’s resources and the wide £15.9m Councillors met on February 24 to agree the budget for the range of services we deliver. We understand that each piece is coming year and the Medium Term Financial Plan for the important to someone and would rather not be faced with this £35.7m following three years up to 2020. Councillors agreed to: situation, but there are no easy answers. £3.2m • press ahead with the series of detailed reviews of front line We will continue to keep you informed and continue to consult services agreed in September 2015 you on any proposals to change or reduce frontline services. • use of reserves to allow time for service review savings To ind out more visit www.stockton.gov.uk/thebigpicture £14.7m We’ve already to be delivered in a planned way, avoiding immediate and sweeping service cuts £12.8m handled a 30% THE SIZE OF THE CHALLENGE • increase Council Tax by 1.9 per cent for 2016/17 – 33p per The Council has always adopted a carefully planned and reduction in week for the majority of residents managed approach as it has adapted to funding reductions funding over the • implement the Government’s 2 per cent adult social care levy of £52million in the last six years. And this will continue as we tackle a projected further reduction of £21million over last 5 years. We’ve always done all we can to protect front line services, the next four years. but the inances available to the borough are continuing to shrink. And, whilst we will maintain our focus on protecting By 2019/20 the overall annual reduction in Government the people and areas most in need, we are left with no choice funding to the borough will be £73million (a reduction other than to make further cuts to the front line, which means of 61 per cent in 10 years).This unprecedented inancial dificult decisions will have to be made. challenge comes at a time when demand for services – particularly adult social care and children’s services – continues to rise.
ADULT ARTS, CULTURE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND STRONG YOUR CHILDREN AND ECONOMIC REGENERATION ENVIRONMENT AND SERVICES AND LEISURE SAFETY WELLBEING COMMUNITIES COUNCIL YOUNG PEOPLE AND TRANSPORT HOUSING
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Things you told us about the Council and local services Your Views Matter We will be analysing these results in more detail because People from across the Borough have the views of our residents are vital in helping us to plan and been taking part in a residents’ survey deliver services in the best way we can. % %
conducted by respected polling company This process will also inform the dificult decisions we face 73 69 as we review our services in response to unprecedented Satisfaction with Trust the council Ipsos MORI – and the results are now in. reductions to the Council’s budget. the council The door-to-door survey was carried out between June and Residents can be assured that we will be looking in particular December last year, with residents’ views sought on their detail at the areas identiied for improvement. local area as well as the Council and its services. Three services with the highest satisfaction Read on to learn more about the headline indings of the survey The results showed general improvement on the last survey and for more information visit in 2012, with 87 per cent reporting satisfaction with their www.stockton.gov.uk/consultations local area, and increased satisfaction with, and trust in, the Council. Things you told us about your area % % % 90 85 84 Schools Refuse collection Street lighting
% Satisfaction with your local area 87 Three services with the lowest satisfaction
% % % 43 44 50 Road maintenance Pavement Support services & repairs maintenance for the elderly
Things you told us about events Community Safety
% of people who feel safe... % 75 think events are a good use of Council resources
Things you told us about community cohesion % % 95 72 during the day after dark % % % % % 77 65 85 74 85 feel a strength of feel people from have lived in agree events agree events belonging to different backgrounds the area for attract new people are good for the their local area get on well together more than 10 years to the Borough Borough
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An artist’s impression of the improved Georgian Theatre
Countdown to Flyer’s The Flyer is sure to be a marvellous spectacle when it rises from the plinth for the irst time, surrounded by cheering irst light crowds. The public will be invited to join the Borough’s Mayor and special guests for a street party on the same Stockton Town Centre is preparing to welcome a afternoon that Patron’s Lunch will take place on The Mall gigantic moving automaton to its new home. in London. The Stockton Flyer will emerge from the plinth on the High Inspired by George Stephenson’s Locomotion Number Street once a day entertaining everyone visiting the town One, Stockton Flyer will commemorate Stockton’s railway with its moving wings, bells and whistles. heritage and rich industrial past. Its creator, Rob Higgs (pictured) is making the inal touches Keep a look out for more details in the May edition of to the feature, which will be unveiled on 12 June as part of Stockton-on-Tees News. The Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations.
Find out what’s ‘App’ening in Stockton It’s easier than ever to Rediscover Stockton thanks to the new and improved website and app. The town centre’s shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and theatres can all be found on the website’s brand new Green light for music venue upgrade business directory as well as exclusive offers and discounts. Tees Music Alliance (TMA) is progressing plans to The website’s ‘What’s On’ section has also been revamped – expand and improve its venue, The Georgian Theatre. The Georgian Theatre now from the comedians at ARC to bands playing in the Georgian Theatre, if it’s on, it’s in! Planning permission has been secured for an exciting programme of work which will see the Stockton Town Centre There are also sections looking at the heritage of the venue increase its audience capacity and opening hours – High Street, the redevelopment of the town centre and creating a fantastic new facility for live-music lovers. information on transport and car parking. The project is part of a major redevelopment being undertaken The Rediscover App is available on iOS and Android and in partnership with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. features much of the same information as the website. Much-needed bar and toilet space, as well as a daytime café, It will alert you when you are near a business that has an will be created when works take place to expand the popular offer available and even has functions to help you remember venue into the ground and irst loors of the adjacent Council where you parked! owned premises, formerly the Courtyard Hotel. The scheme To get to grips with this fantastic new digital app will also secure the 18th Century listed building’s future as a visit www.rediscoverstockton.co.uk music venue and help attract big name artists to Stockton. or search ‘Rediscover Stockton’ in your chosen app store. With £414,000 from Stockton’s Grants for Heritage Buildings Scheme now secured, work is expected to start in late spring.
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There’s fun for all the family at The Pottery Pen / Emma Wright and Amey Richard Drake and Melanie Greenwood of DRAKE – The Bookshop McGrogan of the award winning Pottery Pen Specialist Markets dates for your diary! It’s award season! Businesses in Stockton town centre Amey and I – we have turned The Pottery Pen into an award winning business.” Youth Market Ka-pow! are bringing home the silverware! • Saturday 19 March • Saturday 11 June Visit www.thepotterypen.co.uk for more information or call The Pottery Pen, on Silver Street, recently picked up the 01642 956375. Farmers’ Market Book Festival ‘Best New Family Attraction’ gong at the Gazette’s People’s DRAKE – The Bookshop, based in the Enterprise Arcade, also Choice Awards. • Saturday 26 March • Saturday 15 October celebrated after being crowned the Independent Retailers Saturday 28 May The public voted in their thousands for their favourite places Confederation’s ‘Shop of the Month’ in November 2015 having • Sparkles Christmas Market • Saturday 30 July to visit and The Pottery Pen’s fun and vibrant painting studio only opened in September! • Thursday 24 to came up trumps. • Saturday 24 September Saturday 27 November The shop stocks around 1,200 titles for all ages and interests • Saturday 26 November Amey McGrogan, Creative Director, said: “Winning this including local authors – as well as a range of dyslexia- Christmas Farmers’ Market award shows that we have created a friendly and creative friendly titles. Visit www.facebook.com/DRAKEBookshop Chic Vintique environment with a wide range of prices to suit all budgets.” for more information. • Saturday 24 December • Saturday 9 April Owner Emma Wright added: “We started in the Enterprise For more information about Stockton’s Enterprise Arcade, • Saturday 9 July For full details, keep an eye Arcade and through hard work and determination from both visit www.rediscoverstockton.co.uk/enterprise-arcade. Saturday 8 October on the Council’s Facebook and • Twitter channels, or visit: Phil Shea with son Jacob Shea enjoy crafts at the Pottery Pen www.rediscoverstockton.co.uk Schoolchildren take on a World Book Day quiz at DRAKE – The Bookshop
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es and ormanc cing, perf de our nging, dan ghts inclu with si Highli our ing illed mas Tree. buying) an even g Christ esent opping Singin for pr centre sh unique ways good ic town the arket (al fantast stmas M and a Chri Parade theatre. Reindeer h street popular kled wit ce sprin experien ECONOMIC REGENERATION AND TRANSPORT ECONOMIC REGENERATION AND TRANSPORT Designer sought Stockton-on-Tees has a long-standing tradition in manufacturing for Ingleby Barwick that is still very much in evidence today. Through our new Made in Stockton-on-Tees feature we will take a look at some of the leisure facility Borough’s manufacturing success stories! A designer is being sought to draw up plans for a multi-million pound leisure centre, library and customer service point in Ingleby Barwick. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council plans to develop the new centre on an open area of land on the All Saints Academy site (pictured) and has been working closely with the Academy and the Diocese of York. A range of facilities are being considered for the proposed two-storey building including a swimming pool plus learner pool, health and itness suite, exercise studio, gym, multi activity room, community library and customer service point. And in the coming weeks, the Council is looking to appoint a designer to map out the building itself. The Council’s Director of Economic Growth and Development, Richard McGuckin, said: “We expect to be in a position to consult on the plans in the spring and we hope work will start on site next year with the facility opening to the public in 2017.”
The Council’s Director of Economic Growth and Billingham Aldi Development, Richard McGuckin, said: “This is another great vote of conidence in Billingham town centre, which is nears completion reporting soaring visitor numbers. “The supermarket will bring new life to that particular site, A new Aldi supermarket on The Causeway in and complement a number of recent major investments Christian Dior’s store in Heathrow Terminal 5 is illed with Billingham is due to open next month. such as our £2.7million library and customer service centre stunning display cabinets by Creative Glass and improvements to pedestrian crossings, paving, seating The new store is being built on the site of the former and lighting, as well as new and improved facilities at Billingham Arms pub which was demolished last year. Christian Dior, Hugo Boss and the nearby John Whitehead Park.” Millennium Dome all have one Billingham’s new Aldi store takes shape thing in common – they all source high quality glasswork from Creative Glass on Portrack Lane! The company specialises in design and production of architectural and decorative glass including kitchen and bathroom pieces, wall art, cabinets and displays for shopitting, and even glass furniture. Creative Glass owner, Tony Campbell Creative Glass, which employs seven staff, was founded in 1992 by owner Tony Campbell after he spotted a gap in the market. “As a local business it’s great that we are making a name for the Borough nationally,” said Tony. “We get requests for our services from all over the world and the opportunity to work on such a variety of projects is fantastic.” To ind out more visit www.creativeglass.co.uk The Creative Glass workshop
PAGE 36 PAGE 37 ECONOMIC REGENERATION AND TRANSPORT ECONOMIC REGENERATION AND TRANSPORT Six and counting! A restaurant in the south of the Borough is celebrating after maintaining its renowned culinary status for the sixth year running. Chadwicks Inn Maltby, near Yarm, has once again retained its 2 AA Rosette rating and is the only ‘non-residential restaurant’ in the Tees Valley to possess the award. Ambitious dishes from Head Chef, Steve Lawford, have also scooped a Michelin Bib Gourmand award – given to Chadwicks owner restaurants serving exceptional food at moderate prices. s Helen Gill and Lee Tolley And it’s a success very much built here in Tees Valley, with a range of local suppliers providing ingredients for the food and drink delights on offer. Owned by Helen and Gary Gill, the former Middlesbrough FC favourite, and their business partner Lee Tolley, Chadwicks is a hub for the local community. “We have a team of around 20 staff who are committed to giving our customers an excellent dining experience right on their doorstep,” said Helen. “But we are keen to maintain our community pub identity and do so by continuing to host events like our weekly Sunday quiz night.” To ind out more visit www.chadwicksinnmaltby.co.uk or call 01642 590300.
RectrixAS founders Chris Young (left) and Alex Westwood with one New bar and of their company drones, with Fusion Hive in the background boutique for 1,000 business take-offs! Chris Young, Business Development Manager at RectrixAS, Norton Stockton-on-Tees became said: “The support has been fantastic and now we are based in Fusion Hive the opportunities for us to work with other Shopping, leisure and home to 1,000 new start-up tech and digital companies means we are able to network entertainment in Norton continues businesses in 2015! effectively and grow and expand.” The exclusive Head of Steam chain now open in Norton Fusion Hive was developed in partnership between the (credit: The Gazette) to grow with the opening of a new Figures published by Tees Valley Unlimited report 1,000 Council, the Homes and Communities Agency, Teesside pub and clothing boutique. businesses registrations in the Borough last year – up from University and Muse Developments and is part inanced 822 newly registered businesses in 2014. from the North East European Regional Development Fund The Head of Steam pub brand has opened a new branch in The Council provides a range of specialist services to start- (ERDF) Competitiveness Programme 2007 – 2013. Harland Place offering a wide selection of craft and cask up companies, including employment and skills support, The Department for Communities and Local Government ales alongside a menu provided by Longhorns Barbecue help to ind the right premises and information about is the managing authority for the European Regional Smokehouse. Live music is also on offer every Sunday business loans, awards and networking opportunities. Development Fund Programme, which is one of the funds evening from 6pm in association with Tees Music Alliance. One of the new start-ups is Fusion Hive-based technology established by the European Commission to help local For more information visit www.theheadofsteam.co.uk business RectrixAS. Founded by Alex Westwood and Chris areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support local businesses and create jobs. Meanwhile, independent clothing boutique Christian Young, the company uses unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), Alexander is set to open this month above Café Maison on also known as drones to provide bespoke asset integrity For business support and advice contact Stockton-on- Norton High Street. The shop will offer everything from inspection and surveying solutions for a wide range of Tees Borough Council’s Business and Enterprise team on jeans and shoes to bags and bespoke evening dresses. sectors including oil and gas, petrochemical and renewables telephone 01642 528384 or email such as wind and solar. [email protected] Charlotte Wilkinson, owner of Christian Alexander boutique, Visit www.christianalexander.com for more information. outside the store’s location on Norton High Street (credit: The Gazette)
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a storage area for mobility scooters and wheelchairs, with an A new supported housing scheme aim to help residents remain active members of the in Billingham town centre has got local community. off to a lying start. Resident June Bennett (pictured), said: “I love it here. I’m happy and I’m never lonely. The carers are very good. Winford House has 38 one and two bedroom apartments, I hope being here means I can keep my independence.” which are exclusively available to over 55s. Housing Hartlepool, part of the Thirteen Group, has developed And the 28 units that were available for affordable rent are Winford House in partnership with Stockton-on-Tees Borough already fully occupied, with other apartments remaining Council and the Homes and Communities Agency. available to buy (shared ownership or outright). Icon Plastics apprentice, Callum McKechnie To discuss the purchase of an apartment (shared ownership The £4million scheme provides a 24 hour support service, or outright) call Thirteen on 0300 111 1000 communal lounge, garden, assisted bathroom, car park and or visit www.thirteengroup.co.uk Apprenticeships are not just for young people, but open to all and provide the Could you make a difference? Learning and Skills Service apprentic e, Andy Peacock Right now, people across the Borough are We currently have several vacancies already waiting to be illed. perfect opportunity to ‘earn looking to employ paid personal assistants to Full details can be found on the help meet their care and support needs. Stockton Information Directory, visit as you learn’. He said: “I chose an apprenticeship because you further www.stocktoninformationdirectory.org/panetwork The Council’s Learning and Skills Service offers high quality your education and get hands-on practical experience. This can range from helping them with skills training, including Higher Level Apprenticeships, It was important for me to develop the necessary skills cooking and parental duties to taking them to leading to qualiications equivalent to higher education. for the working world.” football matches or the local swimming pool. Andy Peacock, 50, from Thornaby, is convinced age is no Joanne Smith, Delivery Team Leader at the Learning Could you be the person they’re looking for? barrier to learning. After embarking on an apprenticeship and Skills Service, said “We offer excellent support to he landed a job with the Learning and Skills Service itself! apprentices and a bespoke service to employers. If the answer is ‘yes’ then why not register with the Stockton We are actively involved in the support and matching process Personalisation Support Service’s new ‘PA Finder’? He left school with few qualiications and later became for employers, employees and young people and would ‘PA Finder’ is an online register of personal assistants a carer for his parents. But after his father died and his encourage anyone interested in apprenticeships to contact who are actively looking for care and support roles. mum went into a home, Andy completed a 26 week ECDL us for an informal chat.” computer course through the service and gained a formal The register is free to join and you will be provided qualiication. with free basic training, a free enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check “It’s never too late to learn,” said Andy. “My apprenticeship To ind out more about apprenticeships/ and ongoing support. led to a full time Business Delivery Support Administrator role covering maternity leave at the Council’s Learning and Higher Level apprenticeships, call Employer Working as a personal assistant can be lexible Skills Service.” Engagement Oficer Calum MacPherson on and rewarding and offers a very competitive rate of pay. Many of our service users require packages of Yarm teenager Callum McKechnie is at the other end of 01642 527573 or visit care and support that are ideally suited to it the age scale. The 17-year-old is being supported by the www.stockton.gov.uk/adulteducation around your existing commitments. Learning and Skills Service in his role as an apprentice in Business Administration with Icon Plastics in Eaglescliffe. Register with PA Finder now
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BISHOPSGARTH & ELM TREE HARDWICK & SALTERS LANE WARD COUNCILLOR KEN DIXON (STOCKTON) 15 April 2016 Salters Lane Community Tel: 01642 764650 BY–ELECTION RESULTS 4 April 2016 Elm Tree Community Centre, Centre, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Email: [email protected] Elm Tree Avenue, 6:00pm – 7:00pm 16 April 2016 Hope House, 13-15 Whessoe COUNCILLOR DAVID HARRINGTON 30 April 2016 Rosedale Care Home, 122 Road, 11:00am – 12:00 noon Tel: 01642 764652 The by–election for the Parkield & Oxbridge Ward, which took Marske Lane, 11:00am – 12:00 noon 13 May 2016 Salters Lane Community Email: [email protected] place on January 28, was won by Allan Mitchell representing the 9 May 2016 Elm Tree Community Centre, Centre, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Skype: david.harrington01642 Elm Tree Avenue, 6:00pm – 7:00pm 14 May 2016 Hope House, 13-15 Whessoe Labour Party with 598 votes. 28 May 2016 Rosedale Care Home, 122 Road, 11:00am – 12:00 noon COUNCILLOR ROSS PATTERSON Marske Lane, 11:00am – 12:00 noon Tel: 01642 764865 The turnout for the by election was 21.95 per cent. Allan, known as COUNCILLOR NIGEL COOKE Email: [email protected] 6 June 2016 Elm Tree Community Centre, Tel: 01642 589442 Al, is 49, has lived in the Borough for 25 years and is a civil servant. Elm Tree Avenue, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Email: [email protected] MANDALE & VICTORIA COUNCILLOR LISA GRAINGE COUNCILLOR NORMA STEPHENSON 12 April 2016 Robert Atkinson Centre, Tel: 01642 588414 6:30pm – 7:30pm OBE Email: [email protected] 14 April 2016 Riverbank Centre 10:00am – Tel: 01642 675891 Mobile: 0791 758 7617 11:00am Up to June 2016 BILLINGHAM EAST BILLINGHAM SOUTH 6:00PM – 7:00PM Email: [email protected] 10 May 2016 Robert Atkinson Centre, www.stockton.gov.uk/councillors 29 April 2016 14 April 2016 EAGLESCLIFFE New Life Family Centre, Low Old Billingham Business HARTBURN 6:45PM – 7:45PM 6:30pm – 7:30pm Grange Avenue, 5:00pm – 5:40pm Centre, Chapel Road 7 April 2016 Egglescliffe Library, 4 April 2016 Elmwood Community Centre 12 May 2016 Riverbank Centre 10:00am – Hereford Centre, Hereford Terrace, 12 May 2016 Old Billingham Business Butterield Drive 5:30 – 6:30pm 9 May 2016 Elmwood Community Centre 11:00am 5:45pm – 6:30pm Centre, Chapel Road 11 April 2016 Trinity Methodist Church, 27 May 2016 New Life Family Centre, Low Witham Avenue 5:30 - 6:30pm 6 June 2016 Elmwood Community Centre COUNCILLOR SONIA BAILEY COUNCILLOR JEAN O’DONNELL Tel: 01642 767942 Grange Avenue, 5:00pm – 5:40pm Tel: 01642 559717 9 May 2016 Trinity Methodist Church, COUNCILLOR LYNN HALL Email: [email protected] Hereford Centre, Hereford Terrace, Email: [email protected] Witham Avenue 5:30 - 6:30pm Tel: 0782 558 2527 5:45pm – 6:30pm 2 June 2016 Egglescliffe Parish Hall, Butts Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0755 754 0159 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL SMITH Lane 5:45 - 6:45pm COUNCILLOR MICK STOKER Tel: 01642 371782 COUNCILLOR MATTHEW VICKERS Tel: 01642 371641 Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR PHIL DENNIS Tel: 0782 558 2514 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01642 790916 Email: [email protected] or BILLINGHAM WEST 6:00PM – 7:00PM COUNCILOR EVALINE CUNNINGHAM Email: [email protected] [email protected] 29 April 2016 Wolviston Court Community Tel: 01642 532090 COUNCILLOR STEFAN HOUGHTON Centre INGLEBY BARWICK EAST Email: [email protected] Tel: 0776 636 1716 6:00PM – 7:00PM 27 May 2016 Wolviston Court Community Email: [email protected] (Joint surgery with Ingleby Barwick West) BILLINGHAM NORTH 6:30PM – 7:30PM Centre 13 April 2016 All Saints C of E Secondary 7 April 2016 High Grange Community COUNCILLOR HELEN ATKINSON COUNCILLOR LAURA TUNNEY Tel: 0792 075 0692 School Centre, Casson Way Tel: 0782 690 3135 12 May 2016 North Billingham Methodist Email: [email protected] 4 May 2016 All Saints C of E Secondary Email: [email protected] School Church, Marsh House Avenue FAIRFIELD 6:00pm – 6:30pm 2 June 2016 High Grange Community COUNCILLOR CHRIS CLOUGH 1 June 2016 All Saints C of E Secondary BILLINGHAM CENTRAL 6:30PM – 7:30PM Centre, Casson Way Tel: 0793 264 2793 11 April 2016 Fairield Centre for Young School 13 April 2016 Billingham Youth & Email: [email protected] People, Limbrick Avenue (formerly Fairield Residents of Maltby & Hilton are welcome COUNCILLOR CHRIS BARLOW Community Centre, The Causeway Boys Club) at Ingleby Barwick Ward Surgeries but if Tel: 01642 561289 BISHOPSGARTH & ELM TREE 11 May 2016 Billingham Youth & 9 May 2016 Fairield Centre for Young unable to attend, can request a meeting Email: [email protected] (STOCKTON) Community Centre, The Causeway People, Limbrick Avenue (formerly Fairield with Councillors Corr and Faulks by Mobile: 0771 772 7685 10 May 2016 Elm Tree Community Centre Boys Club) appointment before Parish Council COUNCILLOR ANN McCOY 6:00pm - 7:00pm meetings. Tel: 01642 535604 COUNCILLOR STEPHEN PARRY COUNCILLOR MAURICE PERRY Tel: 0771 772 7692 19 May 2016 Mitre Public House Tel: 01642 586914 Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR GILLIAN CORR Email: [email protected] 6:00pm - 7:00pm Email: [email protected] Tel: 01642 764056 COUNCILLOR BARRY WOODHOUSE COUNCILLOR LAURIANE POVEY COUNCILLOR JULIA CHERRETT COUNCILLOR BILL WOODHEAD Email: [email protected] Tel: 01642 371638 Tel: Tel: 0773 330 7866 01642 785473 Tel: 01642 584409 COUNCILLOR KEVIN FAULKS Email: [email protected] Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01642 764874 GRANGEFIELD WARD Email: [email protected] 7 April 2016 Grays Road Institute, INGLEBY BARWICK EAST 6:00pm – 7:00pm 8 April 2016 Ingleby Barwick Community 11 April 2016 Hartburn Scout Group Hut, Hall, Haresield Way, 5:00pm – 6:00pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm 12 May 2016 Hilton Village Hall, Main 18 April 2016 Fairield Library, 12:00 noon Street, 6:30pm – 7:30pm – 1:00pm COUNCILLOR SALLY ANN WATSON 9 May 2016 Hartburn Scout Group Hut, Tel: 01642 761543 6:00pm – 7:00pm Email: [email protected] 16 May 2016 Fairield Library, 12:00 noon Mobile: 0779 501 2445 – 1:00pm 2 June 2016 Grays Road Institute, 6:00pm INGLEBY BARWICK WEST – 7:00pm 6:00PM – 7:00PM COUNCILLOR CAROL CLARK (Joint surgery with Ingleby Barwick East) Tel: 01642 675688 13 April 2016 All Saints C of E Secondary Email: [email protected] School COUNCILLOR MICHAEL CLARK 4 May 2016 All Saints C of E Secondary School Tel: 01642 675688 1 June 2016 All Saints C of E Secondary Email: [email protected] School
PAGE 42 PAGE 43 WARD SURGERIES IN YOUR AREA WHAT’S ON WARD SURGERIES IN YOUR AREA
COUNCILLOR TRACEY STOTT NORTON SOUTH 5:00PM – 6:00PM COUNCILLOR DERRICK BROWN Tel: 01642 674471 12 April 2016 Dance Academy, Edgar Tel: 01642 751028 Mobile: 07528 014 605 Street Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 26 April 2016 Albany Resource Centre STAINSBY HILL COUNCILLOR PAUL ROWLING 10 May 2016 Assembly Hall, St John 16 April 2016 Thornaby Pavilion 11:00am - Tel: 0755 754 0158 Ambulance Place 12:00 noon Email: [email protected] 24 May 2016 Dance Academy, Edgar Street 12 May 2016 Eltham Crescent Communuity NEWTOWN 6:00PM – 7:00PM COUNCILLOR BOB COOK Centre 6:00pm – 7:00pm This is just a taster so for more information about these events TEL: 01642 890058 WHAT’SA look at what’s going on across Stockton ON 8 April 2016 Newtown Community COUNCILLOR SYLVIA WALMSLEY and for a full list go to www.stockton.gov.uk/events Email: [email protected] Resource Centre, Durham Road Tel: 01642 604176 on Tees from April to May 2016. The events listed are subject to change. We reserve the right to 22 April 2016 Ragworth Neighbourhood COUNCILLOR EILEEN JOHNSON Email: [email protected] alter or cancel any event. Centre, St Johns Way TEL: 01642 673952 Mobile: 0782 558 2518 6 May 2016 Newtown Community Resource Email: [email protected] STOCKTON TOWN CENTRE 6:00PM Centre, Durham Road NORTON WEST 5 April 2016 APRIL 20 May 2016 Ragworth Neighbourhood The Willows Centre, Northport Centre, St Johns Way 4 April 2016 Glebe Community Centre, Road Hanover Parade, 10:00am – 11:30am 19 April 2016 3 June 2016 Newtown Community Ewbank Community Centre, Animals about town Easter Eggstravaganza! Resource Centre, Durham Road 5 April 2016 St Mary’s (Forge) Meeting Ewbank Drive Room, Norton Green, 5:00pm – 6:00pm 3 May 2016 The Willows Centre, Northport Date Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 April (Craft Session/Treasure Hunt) COUNCILLOR PAUL BAKER Time 10am – 3.30pm Norton Cricket Club, 6:15pm – 7:00pm Road Date Tuesday 5 April Tel: 01642 608406 17 May 2016 Location Preston Park Museum 9 May 2016 Glebe Community Centre, Ewbank Community Centre, Time 2pm-3pm Email: [email protected] Hanover Parade 10:00am – 11:30am Ewbank Drive Spring in to the park this Easter and meet our visiting farm Location Billingham Library COUNCILLOR RACHAEL PROUD 10 May 2016 St Mary’s (Forge) Meeting yard friends Marble, Humbug and Fudge the goat, Lamb and COUNCILLOR DI HEWITT An Easter themed craft session for 4-11 year olds. Make an Tel: 01642 557624 Room, Norton Green, 5:00pm – 6:00pm Dave the sheep runner ducks, plus hens, geese, rabbits and Tel: 0782 452 9681 Easter basket and collect as many eggs you can ind that Email: [email protected] Norton Cricket Club, 6:15pm – 7:00pm Email: [email protected] a family of guinea pigs. They love cuddles! 6 June 2016 are hidden in the library. The winner will receive a fabulous Mobile: 0792 075 0678 Glebe Community Centre, Normal museum admission applies - Hanover Parade 10:00am – 11:30am COUNCILLOR PAUL KIRTON prize! Places are limited so please book early to avoid NORTHERN PARISHES 6:30PM – 7:00PM Tel: 01642 559331 Adult £2.50, Child £1.50, Family £5.00 disappointment. Call 01642 528084 14 April 2016 Grindon Parish Hall, Thorpe COUNCILLOR DAVID WILBURN Email: [email protected] Tel: 01642 532517 For more information visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk Thewles VILLAGE 5:00PM – 6:00PM 5 May 2016 Wolviston Village Hall Email: [email protected] 11 April 2016 COUNCILLOR NORMA WILBURN The Grifin Pub, Bader COUNCILLOR JOHN GARDNER Avenue Spring Craft Session – Tel: 01642 532517 Tel: 01740 645357 9 May 2016 The Grifin Pub, Bader Avenue April Showers Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR IAN DALGARNO Date Tuesday 5 April NORTON NORTH 6:00PM - 7:00PM PARKFIELD & OXBRIDGE 6:00PM – Tel: 01642 882985 7:00PM Time 10am-11am 13 April 2016 Norton North Community & Email: [email protected] Location Norton Library Resource Centre 7 April 2016 Lighthouse Centre, 34 Yarm Road COUNCILLOR MICK MOORE Whether the weather is ine - or whether the weather is not. 11 May 2016 Norton Library 21 April 2016 Oxbridge Christian Tel: 01642 764381 Come and join in our free family fun ‘April Showers’ craft COUNCILLOR STEVE NELSON Fellowship, Norfolk Street Email: [email protected] activity. Tel: 01642 534417 12 May 2016 Lighthouse Centre, 34 Yarm WESTERN PARISHES 7:00PM – 8:00PM Suitable for ages 4-11. All Children under 10 must be Email: [email protected] Road 1 April 2016 The Wilson Centre, Darlington accompanied by an adult. 19 May 2016 Oxbridge Christian COUNCILLOR KATHRYN NELSON Road, Long Newton Booking is essential as limited spaces are available. Tel: Fellowship, Norfolk Street 01642 534417 6 May 2016 The Chapel School Room, Call 01642 528019 to book. Email: [email protected] 2 June 2016 Lighthouse Centre, 34 Yarm Carlton Road 3 June 2016 Stillington Community Centre, COUNCILLOR MOHAMMED JAVED Lowson Street, Stillington Tel: 01642 602420 COUNCILLOR ANDREW STEPHENSON Email: [email protected] Tel: 0778 529 3416 COUNCILLOR ALLAN MITCHELL Email: [email protected] or andrew. Email: [email protected] [email protected] ROSEWORTH 5:30PM – 6:30PM YARM 6:00PM – 7:00PM 11 April 2016 Redhill Children’s Centre, 19 April 2016 Kirklevington Primary School Thornaby archive footage Redhill Road 9 May 2016 Challoner House screening 9 May 2016 Kiora Hall, Ragpath Lane 17 May 2016 Kirklevington Primary School Date Wednesday 6 April COUNCILLOR JIM BEALL COUNCILLOR ELSI HAMPTON Time 5.30pm – 7.30pm Tel: 01642 871759 Tel: 01642 783836 Location Preston Park Museum Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] A special screening of archive footage created by John Leslie Mobile: 0782 558 2517 COUNCILLOR MISS BARBARA INMAN Watson, Borough Surveyor and Engineer in the 1950s and Tel: 01642 586564 COUNCILLOR BEN HOUCHEN 1960s. The footage features landmark moments such as Email: [email protected] Tel: 01642 786639 the development of the town centre and the area prior to STAINSBY HILL 5:00PM – 6:00PM Email: [email protected] demolition. 18 April 2016 South Thornaby Community COUNCILLOR JULIA WHITEHILL There will also be a chance to see objects and archive from Tel: 01642 788187 & Resource Centre the museum collection, which relate to the town of Thornaby. Email: [email protected] 9 May 2016 South Thornaby Community & £2.50 (refreshments included). For more information visit Mobile: 0788 183 1339 Resource Centre www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk
PAGE 44 PAGE 45 WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON Wildlife Masks Players from Stockton Duathlon Festival Free Comic Book Day Date Thursday 7 April Royal Northern Sinfonia Date Sunday 24 April Date Saturday 7 May Time 2.30pm-3.30pm Time From 9am Time 10am-4pm Date Thursday 14 April Location Thornaby Central Library Location Stockton Town Centre and Riverside Location Billingham Library, Fairield Library, Ingleby Time 7pm (doors open at 6.15pm) Roar with laughter, screech with joy as you make your own Be inspired. Be part of the action – One of the UK’s biggest Barwick Library, Norton Library, Stockton Central Location Preston Park Museum wildlife animal mask to take home and play with afterwards. and best Duathlons returns! Run-Cycle-Run with three races Library, Thornaby Central Library. Preston Park Museum has teamed up with Middlesbrough Suitable for all ages. All children under 10 must be suitable for elite athletes and absolute beginners. This year Celebrate and discover the amazing world of comic books on Town Hall to bring you a second incredible performance by accompanied by an adult. the standard distance will also play host to the Triathlon Free Comic Book Day! the Royal Northern Sinfonia in 2016 as part of Middlesbrough England National Duathlon Championships (all abilities are Places are limited so please book early to avoid Town Hall’s classical season, thanks to funding from Arts Free comic books available at your local library while stocks last! still welcome to take part in the event – all participants will disappointment. Call: 01642 528019 Council England. Comics suitable for children and young people of all ages. need to be members of Triathlon England to be eligible for All Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. On Thursday 14 April, 7pm players from Royal Northern the National Championships). Sinfonia will be performing works by Ligeti (Six Bagatelles), Oh no! It’s a GRUFFALO! To book your place or for more information visit Francaix (Quintet No. 1), Klughardt (Wind Quintet), Date Thursday 7 April www.stockton.gov.uk/duathlon and Janacek (Mladi). Tees Regatta Time 3pm-4pm Date Saturday 21 May Adult – £12, Concession – £11, Students – £6 Location Egglescliffe Library Time 9am - 6:30pm The Gruffalo is making his way to Egglescliffe Library through For more information visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk Location Tees Barrage, Stockton Riverside the deep dark wood just in time to make some great crafts Come and watch this great spectacle along the River Tees. based on him and his friends! Help us bring some of Julia Tees Rowing Club organise this fantastic event with entries Donaldson’s best picture books to life – ranging from Room Her Majesty The Queen’s from North East and national clubs. For further details visit on the Broom to Stickman! 90th Birthday Beacons www.teesrowingclub.co.uk Suitable for children between 4-8yr olds. Date Thursday 21 April Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Time 7pm-8:30pm This event is free but donations for craft activities are Location Stockton High Street welcome. Booking available from 24 March. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is honoured to be Telephone 01642 527958 taking part in the traditional Beacon Lighting Ceremony to or email [email protected] commemorate Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday. The Beacon project will see communities throughout the Borough, coming together to celebrate this special occasion. Chic Vintique Families, residents and community groups are invited to Date Saturday 9 April Stockton’s very own ceremony, which will take place on Time 10am – 4pm the High Street with plenty of entertainment, local choir Location Stockton High Street participation and a short irework inale…not forgetting the Vintage and retro clothes, jewellery, collectables, quality gifts spectacular lighting of Stockton’s very own Beacon! Fire Engine and and all things gorgeous are the name of the game at our Chic Vintique Market. Whether it’s a gift or a treat for yourself Vintage Vehicle Show you’ll love the range of beautiful clothing and collectables Date Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 May at this popular market. There is also a vintage tea room Time 11am - 5pm with baked treats and live music to keep you entertained Location Preston Park Museum & Grounds throughout the day. A fun illed day out for all the family in the beautiful grounds Preston Park. The exhibit covers a range of nearly 400 vehicles of all types - including the largest display of Fire Appliances in the North of England. MAY MAY There’s also daily entertainment with appearances by monster trucks and the Kangaroo Kid quad bike stunt team. The Garden Show Adults £5, under 16s and pensioners £2.50, 5 year olds and at Preston Park under are free. Family ticket £12. (Family tickets can be used for 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children). Date Saturday 30 April-Monday 2 May Time 10am-5pm daily Location Preston Park Museum & Grounds There’s lots more going on at your local arts and Join us for a great gardening themed family day out, with entertainment venues – simply visit their websites something for everyone. The Gardening Show features Food/ or call: Craft Hall, Trade Stalls, Reptile/Wildlife House, Daily Folk ARC visit www.arconline.co.uk tel 01642 525199 Band Music, Small Funfair and Bouncy Castle and a Fully Licensed Bar. Billingham Forum visit www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk Budding Gardeners can enjoy the Gardeners Question Time tel 01642 552663 Talks, and Demos from the North East National Vegetable Society. Georgian Theatre visit www.georgiantheatre.co.uk Adult £4.50 , Concessions £4.00 (Senior Citizens / Disabled), tel 01642 674115 Children 3 years old and over £1.50 *Children are FREE all day Saturday and up to 12 noon Like us on Facebook facebook.com/stocktoncouncil Sunday. Follow us on Twitter @stocktoncouncil For more information visit www.garden-festivals.com www.stockton.gov.uk/events
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