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/hartlepoolcouncil @HpoolCouncil ECONOMIC REGENERATION Hartbeat Winter 2017 P3 MONEY OFF Welcome to the final YOUR COUNCIL edition of Hartbeat Contents

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Discount AS 2017 draws to a close and Christmas lights illuminate our town, it is a CHILDREN AND Pages 8-9 good time to reflect on Hartlepool YOUNG PEOPLE Helping to build better beginnings Borough Council’s achievements and futures over the last twelve months. This year has been very busy and I’m roof. Community Hub South (Owton Manor, pleased to see so much progress in the Wynyard Road), Community Hub Central Pages 11-13 fantastic projects helping to make Hartlepool a (York Road) and Community Hub North ADULTS vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place to live, (services delivered by West View Advice and Resource Centre, Miers Avenue) offer work, invest and grow up in. Helping adults in Hartlepool In May, Hartlepool Borough Council’s new support and services from a range of different £4m Centre for Independent Living was organisations to make it easier for residents to officially opened to provide improved services access the help they need. I’m pleased to report work is well underway Online, by phone, for adults with disabilities. Page 15 The following month, twelve bold new on £8m of projects to regenerate key parts COMBINED in person pieces of artwork were installed at Hartlepool of our town. Construction has started on a AUTHORITY railway station to provide visitors with a scheme to revitalise the Church Street and Helping to strengthen the Tees Valley stunning welcome to our town. The designs Church Square area and construction has also Are you entitled to it? show popular Hartlepool landmarks, including begun on a scheme to revitalise the Seaton Our website makes it easier for you to contact the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Carew seafront. You can read more about

Have you checked? your Council on-line, with more services than Summerhill Country Park, the Heugh Battery these exciting projects on pages 4 and 5. SAFE AND Pages 16-21 ever available at the touch of a button Museum and Hartlepool Marina. Finally, on behalf of everyone at Hartlepool You may be missing out! I was delighted a record-breaking 10,000 Borough Council, I would like to wish you a STRONG COMMUNITIES free swims were enjoyed by Hartlepool Merry Christmas and a peaceful, Helping our communities to prosper You may be able to claim a reduction in do it online at youngsters this summer thanks to the prosperous and Happy New Year. your Council Tax bill – called Local Council Council-run free swims scheme. We first www.hartlepool.gov.uk introduced free swims for under 16s during Tax Support - if you are on a low income or the 2013 summer holiday break to encourage Page 22 are in and out of work or are in receipt of YOUR all children to be active in their early years, COUNCIL certain benefits. Useful Contact Numbers resulting in a higher chance of them staying fit Helping you to get involved and healthy as they grow older. Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher In July, Hartlepool Borough Council You don’t get Local Council Tax Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council Benefits (01429) 284188 launched three Community Hubs to bring a range of services for local people under one Support automatically if you are Council Tax: Enquiries (01429) 284277 Recovery (01429) 284166 Pages 24-27 claiming Universal Credit - you need HEALTH, SPORT to make a separate claim through Parking and Travel (01429) 523331 AND LEISURE Hartlepool Borough Council. We’ll Waste, Environment and Highways (01429) 523333 New councillors Helping promote residents’ wellbeing also check if your children are Housing (01429) 523336 TWO by-elections have been held for vacant Hartlepool Borough Council comprises of seats on Hartlepool Borough Council. 33 elected Councillors. The current make- Registrars (01429) 523337 entitled to free school meals. Councillor Leisa Claire Smith (Putting up is Labour (19), UKIP (6), Independent Pages 29-30 Social Care: Adults (01429) 523390 Children (01429) 284284 Hartlepool First) was elected to the vacant (2), Local Conservatives (3) and Putting CHRISTMAS To find out if you are eligible Main Council Switchboard (01429) 266522 Seaton Ward seat and the by-election held Hartlepool First (3). OPENING TIMES call (01429) 284188 or for the vacant Victoria Ward seat saw Katie You can find details about your local AND WHAT’S ON Elizabeth Trueman (Labour Party) elected as Councillors at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/ email [email protected] Opening times a Borough Councillor. councillors Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm

Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm Hartbeat is published by Hartlepool Borough Council and distributed to households Hartbeat is available in Braille and articles can be translated into other languages. For across the Borough free of charge. If you have not received a copy please call information please call (01429) 523578 or email [email protected] (01429) 523578 or email [email protected] Civic Centre, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY To advertise in Hartbeat contact Lesley Palmer Associates on (01642) 760700 In 2018, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Communications and Marketing Team will be or email [email protected] making some changes to Hartbeat and your views and comments are welcome. Cover photograph by Chris Armstrong (07973360227 or [email protected])

P4 ECONOMIC REGENERATION ECONOMIC REGENERATION P5 Big start to town’s regeneration

MAJOR plans by Hartlepool Borough Council Church Square is also being given a major uplift. It’s being interchange down to what will be the redeveloped pedestrianised and a large oval event space encircled by trees Hartlepool Waterfront.” to regenerate key parts of the town have got and raised seating will be created in front of Hartlepool Art The Council has also just taken a major step forward in off to a great start, with work now underway Gallery. its plans to transform the Hartlepool Waterfront. There will be a landscaped walkway along Upper Church Street The Council bought the former five-acre Jacksons on £8m of projects. and new road access to the neighbouring Cleveland College of Landing site after it lay dormant for years and has now Art and Design buildings from the top of Church approved a masterplan as the basis for further developing Street. plans for the site and surrounding area to attract investors The work – which will be completed by May and development. 2018 – is being funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Key features of the masterplan are: the Council. • A new waterfront visitor attraction using the best in People are reminded that, for the duration of the digital and virtual reality technology project, Church Street is closed to through traffic, • A water activity centre offering both water-based with a diversion in place along Tower Street and activities and land-based activities such as climbing Huckelhoven Way. However, the railway station and indoor caving and all the Church Street businesses are open as normal and there is still vehicle and pedestrian • An outdoor events arena for attractions around the access to them. year such as food festivals, displays and music shows Construction has also begun on a £1.3m An artist’s impression of the revitalised Church Square • The expansion of the National Museum of the Royal scheme to revitalise the Seaton Carew seafront. Navy Hartlepool onto the waterfront site A new outdoor leisure park is being created on part of the promenade including the area currently The Seaton improvements – which will be ready for next year’s • A new four-star hotel and restaurants occupied by the paddling pool. It will feature a summer season – have been made possible thanks to a £600,000 If the masterplan is delivered in full, it’s estimated that the new children’s water play area, including ground geysers contribution from the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund and development could create several hundred jobs plus many more in and water tunnels, and there will also be children’s £100,000 from local company Able UK. construction. play equipment, picnic tables and beach huts. In a separate development, a new ten-hole crazy golf course will There will be a phased approach, with an early first phase over A new four metre high glass and steel sculpture be created next to the leisure park by a private investor. the next two years concentrating on the development of leisure by Hartlepool artist Stuart Langley called ‘Waves’, Commenting on each of the projects, Councillor Kevin Cranney, activities and the creation of the all-year-round events space to build An artist’s impression of The BIS reflecting the town’s maritime and industrial Chair of the Council’s Regeneration Services Committee, said: on the success of this summer’s Hartlepool Waterfront Festival on heritage, will be installed near Seaton Reach. “There’s fantastic new talent graduating from Hartlepool’s colleges the site, which attracted over 15,000 people. Improvements are also being made to the and The BIS will help to keep those young people in town, providing Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, Leader of the Council, said: Construction has started on a scheme to revitalise the Church art deco clock tower and bus station, including an ideal environment in which new businesses in the creative “With work now underway on the regeneration of Church Street, Street area and transform it into a hub for creative industries. structural repairs and new paving. industries can take root and grow. Church Square and Seaton Carew, people will see our months of The former Post Office building in Whitby Street is being “In Seaton Carew, the improvements will bring traditional seaside planning starting to take shape on the ground. refurbished and extended to turn it into fun back to the prom, increasing visitor numbers and boosting local “As work now presses ahead on further detailed planning for a centre for business start-ups in the businesses, and the Church Square/Church Street regeneration will the Hartlepool Waterfront, it all sends a clear message to potential creative industries sector. create a thriving route running from the town centre and transport investors in our town that we are moving forward with ambition.” Called The BIS – ‘creating Businesses through Innovation and Skills’ - the £3m centre will open its doors next summer and will be run by the Council with support from Cleveland College of Art and Design. The conversion is being funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority. A further £3.4m is going into Church Street itself and Church Square. In Church Street, the focus is on enhancing the existing architecture and creating a more open, pedestrian-friendly area. The existing trees, which obscure the buildings, will be replaced with smaller ones, engraved stones will be set into the pavement outside key buildings to explain their history and there will be a wider footpath along the south side of the street. Two-way traffic along Church Street will still be maintained and there will still be a number of parking bays. Hartlepool Waterfront sparkles in this artist’s impression of how it could look at night An artist’s impression of the revitalised Church Street K I T C H E N S B A T H R O O M S BEDROOMS

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Hartbeat-winter17-ads.indd 3 21/11/2017 22:02 P8 CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE P9 Making a Apply now Keep Christmas safe for kids for primary CHRISTMAS shopping season is upon us and every year it seems to get difference more and more expensive as we do our very best to keep our kids happy. Follow the advice below to make sure the We all like a bargain and it’s so tempting to buy what might appear toys you buy this Christmas are safe: HARTLEPOOL’S new Member of the places to be a cheaper version of the year’s “must have toy”. However, these are normally cheaper for a reason. Youth Parliament is calling on other • Only buy toys from recognised outlets APPLICATIONS Unscrupulous traders look to take advantage of this time of year young residents to get involved and • Make sure the toy is suitable for the child, check the age range make a difference in their town. for school places and will sometimes place poor quality and potentially unsafe products • Be particularly careful with toys for children under three Callum Reed has been elected can now be made on the market. It is all too common to hear of horror stories where a as the MYP by Hartlepool Youth by parents whose parent has purchased what they thought was their child’s favourite toy • Be wary of young children playing with older children’s Council, which is made up of young children are due to only for it to turn out to be an unsafe counterfeit. toys To help protect residents at Christmas, Hartlepool Borough Council people aged 13-18 and works Callum Reed start primary school • Check for loose hair and small parts, sharp edges and trading standards officers carry out test purchasing operations where closely with Hartlepool Borough in Hartlepool next points they visit local traders to inspect and purchase seasonal items. The Council to make positive changes for September. • Avoid buying goods from car boot sales, markets, short items are then sent to experts to be tested for safety. If an item is the town’s children and young people. The easiest way to apply for a place lease shops, pubs and clubs as it is highly unlikely you unsafe, trading standards will work with the trader to ensure that the The 16-year-old, who lives in Burn Valley and studies at Hartlepool Sixth Form is online at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/ will have any comeback if anything goes wrong product is removed from sale throughout the UK. If an item looks College, has been a Deputy MYP and Hartlepool Youth Councillor for two years and schooladmissions but parents can fill in • Check a toy carries a CE mark cheap and too good to be true, then it generally is. takes over from retiring MYP Lauren Howells. a paper form that is available from all If you have any doubts about the safety of a product or have • Be aware of the dangers posed by button batteries. If Callum will serve for two years, taking the lead on Hartlepool Youth Council primary schools. Alternatively, forms can bought a toy for your child that has caused an injury, you can contact you think your child has swallowed one seek medical activities and representing the town’s young people at a regional and national level. be requested from Hartlepool Borough Hartlepool Borough Council’s Trading Standards Team on (01429) advice immediately Among the topics he’ll be campaigning on is one which young people in Council’s School Admissions Team at 523362 and an officer will be happy to help. Hartlepool are particularly passionate about – a ‘Curriculum For Life’, which means the Hartlepool Centre for Excellence in equipping children with life skills as well as a formal curriculum education. Teaching and Learning (CETL) in Brierton How can you make sure your child’s toys are safe? He said: “I would urge more young people to get involved in the Youth Council – Lane. Telephone (01429) 523765 or email A “toy” is defined as “any product or material designed or clearly it’s a great opportunity to meet new people, find out what’s happening in Hartlepool [email protected] intended for use in play by children of less than 14 years of age” and, above all, make a difference for other young people in our town.” The deadline for applications to be but does not include such items as children’s fashion jewellery, Councillor Alan Clark, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Children’s Services received – online or paper - is January 15 novelties, sports equipment or seasonal decorations. Committee, added: “The contribution which young people make to the work of the 2018 and parents will learn the outcome Council and the life of the town is extremely valuable and Hartlepool Youth Council All toys supplied in the UK must meet a list of essential safety of their applications on April 16 2018 - and the Youth Parliament play an important part in that. criteria. To prove that these requirements have been met, all toys Primary National Offer Day. Any appeals “I would like to thank Lauren Howells for all her hard work and I look forward to should also carry a CE Marking. If there is no CE Mark then you will be heard during June/July 2018. working with Callum. I would very much encourage more young people to get involved.” are better off not buying the toy, because without it you won’t know For further information about the primary Young people interested in finding out more about Hartlepool Youth Council whether the toy has been made according to EU safety regulations. school admissions process parents can call are invited to come to a special event on Wednesday 6th December at 4pm in the Council’s School Admissions Team on Hartlepool’s Civic Centre, or to contact Rebecca Hunter on (01429) 523446 (01429) 523765 or email or email [email protected] [email protected]

Talk matters! TWO booklets have been launched in Kath Mullen, Senior School Hartlepool schools to outline the important Improvement Adviser (Primary and role parents and carers play in their child’s Early Years) at the Council, said: language development. “These booklets aim to highlight the Called ‘Talk Matters In Hartlepool’, they importance of making time every day have been produced by Hartlepool Borough to talk to your child in different ways Council focussing on five simple but key and how this helps their language and activities that provide opportunities to support communication development. Christmas gifts appeal launched children’s language development. “Children who are confident HARTLEPOOL Mayor Councillor Paul Beck supporting this very worthy cause and I would The first booklet - ‘Helping Your Babbling produced by students at High Tunstall College communicators, who have a good has helped launch an annual gifts appeal urge as many people as possible to make a Baby Become A Talkative Toddler’ - focuses of Science - have been created by a group vocabulary and have a good knowledge of that aims to guarantee a happy Christmas for donation of a gift or money – no matter how on supporting the development of early of practitioners from schools and education stories and rhymes make good thinkers, children in Hartlepool. small or large. Let’s bring a smile to the faces language skills. A second booklet - ‘Helping settings across the town. readers and writers. Research shows that this He recently visited the studio of 102.4FM of local children for whom Christmas might Your Talkative Toddler Become A Confident The ‘Talk Matters’ project - which is funded makes a significant difference to their long- Radio Hartlepool, the town’s community radio otherwise be far from happy.” Communicator’ - builds on this and supports by the Council’s Education Commission - aims term achievement.” station, which is again working with Hartlepool Jason Anderson, Managing Director of Radio Hartlepool, said: “I know from experience the development of later language skills. to promote the vital importance of ‘talk’ to For more information visit www.hartlepool. Borough Council to bring some festive cheer how generous Hartlepool people can be and The booklets - which both include artwork support children’s early language development. gov.uk/talkmatters into the lives of hard-pressed local families. The community radio station collects new, I’m confident that we will have another great unwrapped gifts suitable for boys or girls up to response to our Gifts for Christmas appeal the age of 16 and cash donations and passes which is now in its 10th year. Gifts and cash donations can be dropped off them on to Council staff working with local Hartlepool Mayor Councillor Paul Beck with Jason children and families. at the radio station’s offices in York Road. Anderson and Lee Wilmot from Radio Hartlepool. Education in Hartlepool Councillor Beck said: “I am delighted to be ADULTS P11 Keep warm - and well WITH winter here, it’s important for people to keep a problem, try moving your arms and legs while warm at home to help protect their health and avoid sitting, or wiggling your fingers and toes. serious illness. Councillor Stephen Thomas, Chair of Hartlepool Here are some tips to keep warm and well: Borough Council’s Adult Services Committee, said: • Be ready for cold weather – check the forecast. “I would strongly urge people to follow these simple • Have hot meals and plenty of hot drinks, so make but important tips and also to remember the needs of sure you have plenty of food in the house. Tinned, friends, relatives and neighbours who could be at risk.” dried and frozen foods are great as they will keep There’s lots more advice – including details of free fresh. help from Cleveland Fire Brigade for anyone struggling • Have a good supply of your prescription medicines to keep warm this winter - at www.hartlepoolnow.co.uk in the house in case the weather turns bad and you – search for ‘keeping warm’. can’t collect them. If you can, arrange to have your To contact Cleveland Fire Brigade’s Stay Safe and prescription medicines delivered. Warm team directly call (01429) 874063. • Flu is much more serious than a cold and can be fatal. Have your flu jab - people over 65 or who have existing medical conditions get this for free. • Check the temperature in your living room and bedroom. Have a simple thermometer or set your heating controls to 21 C in your sitting room and 18 C in your bedroom. • Wear a few layers of thin clothing rather than one thick layer, to trap the heat better. Socks and hats are great too. • Keep moving if you can. Try not to sit for more than Specialist One Day Beauty Courses an hour - get up and walk around. If walking is Starting in January 2018, these cost effective, accredited training New advocacy Helping you stay courses are designed for businesses looking to expand their portfolio service independent or those seeking training for the beauty industry. 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Community Community Community Hub North Hub Central Hub South A new apprentice has settled straight Don’t suffer in silence Work is progressing well within the foyer into the team at Community Hub North. of Community Hub South with plans to A FRESH campaign has been launched by the Safer Hartlepool 16-year-old Jaxon Bartley took his first step redecorate and install new front doors, Partnership (SHP) to raise awareness of domestic abuse and to onto the career ladder by applying for the shutters, ceiling and flooring. Work is expected highlight the support available. Level 2 NVQ in Business Administration to be completed in the new year. Help is also available via the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme. Domestic abuse is something that occurs all year round, but as apprenticeship, and is now enjoying learning Also known as ‘Clare’s Law’, the scheme is named after Clare Wood who Christmas approaches this time of year can be particularly difficult for key skills in a practical setting. was murdered by former partner George Appleton. She was unaware some as increased family tensions come to a head. Appleton had a history of violence against women. Some people can find it more difficult to access help over the festive The scheme aims to help women make informed choices about season because an abusive partner may be at home more over the Community Hub Central’s new meeting room whether to end a relationship and comprises two elements: holidays, while others may also want to “hold it together” to have a Right to Ask – Anyone with concerns about a partner can ask the family Christmas for the sake of their children. police if they have a history of violence. A new meeting room has opened within Abuse doesn’t necessarily have to be physical in nature; it can also be Right to Know – If the police become aware of concerns about a Community Hub Central. Situated to the emotional or verbal abuse or involve financial control. person’s partner (e.g. from a third party such as a friend or family right-hand side when entering the Hub, this There are different types of help available through the charity member) and consider that person to be at risk, they will be contacted modern room will be available for hire by a Harbour which works closely with the SHP to tackle domestic abuse in and told about the concerns. range of different organisations from Work is ongoing at Community Hub South Hartlepool. Jaxon Bartley A disclosure can be requested by contacting Cleveland Police on 101, January 2018. Where people do not want to leave their homes, they can be calling into Hartlepool police station in Avenue Road or speaking to a supported in the community through the provision of practical and police officer while out and about. Anyone at risk of immediate harm Jaxon said: “I found out I had been emotional support as they make decisions about their future. Harbour should dial 999. The scheme is confidential. No information will be successful in my application on the day of my In other news... offers one-to-one sessions, group programmes and informal drop-in school prom which was amazing. given in the presence of a partner and they will not be told of a request sessions. Support can cover issues such as personal safety, legal and “The apprenticeship has given me the chance a new community safety team that brings together staff from key agencies is to be for information. More information is on the Cleveland Police website at: housing matters and, where appropriate, people can be directed to other to gain valuable experience, and I’m learning so launched in Hartlepool in February next year. www.cleveland.police.uk/advice-information/Clares-Law.aspx organisations for specialist support. much from the team here every day.” The integrated Hartlepool Community Safety Team will involve staff from Hartlepool In an emergency, anyone who feels they or their children are in Harbour is also able to provide a safe place for people affected by Val Evens, Community Hub North and Council, Cleveland Police and Cleveland Fire Brigade being based together at Hartlepool immediate danger should dial 999. West View Advice and Resource Centre Police Station, and it is intended that they will be present at the Council’s Community Hub domestic abuse and their children. Its refuges offer self-contained flats or Manager, added: “Jaxon has impressed us South, North and Central for at least one day a week. houses and staff are on hand to provide practical and emotional support. all in the short time he has been with us. We The Hub presence will allow for drop-ins, crime prevention days and other activities. The health and wellbeing of children living in households where abuse The SHP and Cleveland Police are promoting Hollie Guard, an app like to throw people in at the deep end, and The aim of the team is to improve information sharing to ensure that Hartlepool is occurring is an important issue, and one-to-one and group support is that turns a smartphone into a personal safety device. he has proven he can definitely swim! We communities benefit from a joined-up approach to tackling community safety issues, with directly available to them too. A simple shake or tap of your phone activates Hollie Guard automatically, sending a person’s location and audio/video evidence look forward to helping Jaxon develop his a particular focus on prevention. Harbour can be contacted in the following ways: to their designated contacts. customer service skills further.” Tel 03000 202525, email: [email protected] or text “Harbour” It is free to download for IPhone, Android and Windows phones. with your message to 60777. Go to www.myharbour.org.uk for more Download it from the App Store or follow the link from the Hollie For more information about Community Hubs visit www.hartlepool.gov.uk/community-hubs information. Guard website http://hollieguard.com or email [email protected]

A message from Mike Hill MP Useful contacts

IT’S a great honour and privilege to have Parliament, being there for all votes and Reporting Hate Crime Victim Support/Crime Prevention Drug & Alcohol Treatment been elected Member of Parliament for speaking on behalf of constituents, but A hate incident is any incident which is If you’ve been a victim of crime or require If you need help in dealing with drug and Hartlepool and ever since the election I I’ve also been busy in the constituency, perceived by the victim or any other person advice about protecting your home and alcohol addiction call (01429) 285000. have worked hard to do what I set out to establishing an office, holding weekly as being motivated by prejudice or hate. In staying safe call (01429) 523100. do - look after the people of the town, raise surgeries, visiting events and organisations an emergency dial 999. In a non-emergency Trading Standards its profile, look after our public services, and dealing with casework. My office team dial 101. You can report online at Harbour To report suspected rogue traders, the local jobs and the NHS, and fly the flag for aims to answer every email enquiry and to Mike Hill MP www.report-it.org.uk or phone Offering support to families and individuals selling of fraudulent goods or for general Hartlepool in Westminster. date that’s over 700 people who have either Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can who are affected by domestic abuse from advice call (01429) 523362. I can honestly say I haven’t stopped been written to by letter or had an email also report via a third party reporting centre a partner, former partner or other family I am proud to be an active constituency working to achieve these ends and with response. - listed at member. Call 03000 202525 (24hrs). Police During the parliamentary recess and MP, fully focused on what’s best for a lot of positive things going on in the www.hartlepool.gov.uk/saferhartlepool In an emergency ring 999. If it’s not urgent at weekends I’ve made over 30 visits to Hartlepool and its citizens. They are the best town, especially around regeneration, I am Neighbourhood Development call 101. You can also report crime and a range of organisations, businesses and people on earth and Hartlepool deserves to ambitious to work with Hartlepool Council Anti-Social Behaviour Community Cohesion Officers are on hand remain anonymous by calling Crimestoppers and others to deliver for our communities events in the town, but nothing was more shine. May I wish everyone a very happy For advice and to report anti-social to promote strong communities and give on 0800 555 111. and lift the spirits of the people. poignant and important than laying my first Christmas and New Year. behaviour call (01429) 523100 advice and support to residents’ groups and Obviously I’ve spent most of my time in wreath on Remembrance Sunday. community organisations. Call (01429) 523100. P18 SAFE AND STRONG COMMUNITIES SAFE AND STRONG COMMUNITIES P19 Respect campaign pushes on RESIDENTS are being reminded about a Hartlepool Borough Council- Councillor Dave Hunter, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council’s led campaign urging people to respect the town’s Stranton Cemetery, Neighbourhood Services Committee, added: “It remains vitally particularly around irresponsible dog ownership. important that all vehicles that enter the cemetery are considerate of The campaign is pushing on to reduce the graves and other visitors, and do not problems faced by the cemetery caused park on grassed areas, block roads or use Bikeability – National Standard Cycle Training by a small minority of visitors, including the cemetery as a cut through to access the theft of memorial items from other parts of the town. WITH winter rapidly approaching, many What do the 3 levels of Bikeability Level 2 graves, unauthorised vehicle access and “I would also stress that while there cyclists will soon find themselves travelling to training cover? Level 2 follows on from Level 1 and takes inconsiderate parking. are plenty of responsible dog owners who and from work in the dark so it’s important place on quiet roads. It covers the following: Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, follow the rules, those that do not must that they take appropriate safety measures. Level 1 • Preparing for on-road cycling the Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, play their part by cleaning up after their Level 1 teaches basic skills such as balance • Starting and finishing an on-road journey said: “The majority of visitors to the dogs. There are dog dirt bins within the What is it? and control. It takes place away from traffic, • Recognising typical hazards cemetery treat it with respect and care, cemetery, or waste can be taken home for Described as cycling proficiency for the 21st usually in the playground. The training for level • Letting others know what you are about to do and we do not want to penalise these disposal.” century, Bikeability is the Government- 1 covers: • Knowing where to ride on the road individuals by putting bans in place. Stranton Cemetery is covered by a Dog approved National Standard for cycle training. • Passing parked vehicles and side roads • Preparing yourself and your bike for cycling “We as a Council work hard to Control Order stipulating that dogs must It aims to help people to cycle safely and • Getting on and off your bike without help maintain the cemetery as a special be kept on a lead at all times. Owners who responsibly, with training offered to 3 levels. • Starting off, pedalling and stopping with Level 3 place where families and individuals can fail to co-operate are reminded they run control Level 3 is for older pupils or adults and takes go to quietly reflect and grieve for loved the risk of receiving an £80 fixed penalty Is Bikeability just for children? • Pedalling along, using gears and avoiding place on busier roads. It covers the following: ones, and it is because of this we are keen to remind certain visitors notice from Council Civil Enforcement Officers who regularly patrol No. Adults can also take part. The skills objects • Preparing for a journey the cemetery site. taught will last a lifetime, and it is never too • Looking all around and behind, and • Understanding advanced road positioning to take due care and consideration when visiting the cemetery.” late to learn. Many training providers also controlling the bike • Passing queuing traffic have an adult cycle training offer. The training • Sharing space with pedestrians • Perceiving and dealing with hazards you receive can be built around your specific and other cyclists • Understanding driver blind spots training needs – so if there’s a particular route • Reacting to hazardous road surfaces you would like to practise or a skill you’d like to Local schoolchildren get Barrier update work on your Bikeability trainer can help. IT is being proposed that a barrier will be creative for campaign placed at the Brierton Lane entrance of

Stanton Cemetery, to control the amount of Does Bikeability train cyclists to ride Who delivers CHILDREN from St Teresa’s Primary School were recently cut-through traffic within the cemetery. tasked with designing a ‘Respect Stranton Cemetery’ sign An intercom system will operate the in the middle of the road? Bikeability? to send a strong message to problem visitors. barrier, with funeral parties and those A total of 12 competition entries were received, with working in the cemetery provided with A bicycle is a legitimate form of road transport and Bikeability teaches The national programme is overseen designs encouraging cemetery visitors to pick up dog access and all other traffic directed to car cycling on roads to ensure that cyclists complete their journey safely. by the Department for Transport (DfT), waste, reduce their speed and park in designated spots parks on the site. A key part of the training highlights two riding positions, primary and while individual courses are organised rather than on graves. The winning entry will be installed at The proposed barrier forms part of secondary. The primary road position is in the centre of the lane. This is by local providers. The Bikeability key points around the cemetery. a wider neighbourhood improvement where cyclists can see and be seen. website can direct you to the nearest Councillor Dave Hunter, Chair of Hartlepool Borough programme currently underway, which will Bikeability training provider. Training Council’s Neighbourhood Services Committee, said: see a capital investment programme deliver is delivered by qualified, accredited, “We are delighted with the outstanding effort these improvements to neighbourhoods across professional cycle instructors and children have made. Hartlepool. generally targeted to schools. “These colourful posters show initiative and Approval for the scheme will be sought consideration for the environment, and will go a long from the Council’s Neighbourhood Services Is Bikeability training offered in Hartlepool? way towards making the small minority of visitors who Committee early in the New Year. cause problems for the cemetery stop and think about Yes! Hartlepool Borough Council’s Road Safety Team manages the the impact of their actions.” scheme and has secured funding from the DfT to deliver the courses in The winning entry will be announced during schools across the borough. The team also offers Bikeability packages for a special certificate presentation ceremony by adults supported by the Hartlepool Active Travel Hub, which is funded the Leader of the Council, Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, the Mayor of Hartlepool Councillor A cyclist in the primary riding position via the Access Fund as part of the Connect Tees Valley programme. Riding to avoid a car door that Paul Beck and Chair of the Neighbourhood Services may unexpectedly open Where do I go for further information? Committee, Councillor Dave Hunter.

For more information about Bikeability training in Hartlepool contact Riding in the primary position prevents other road users from attempting the Borough Council’s Road Safety Team on (01429) 284101 or email inappropriate and dangerous overtakes. This is particulary useful when [email protected] There is also a range of information cycling along narrow roads or approaching pedestrian islands. If traffic is on the national Bikeability website at www.bikeability.org.uk or British building up behind them and the road ahead is clear, cyclists may wish Cycling’s website at www.britishcycling.org.uk/cycletraining to move to the secondary position to avoid obstructing other road-users unnecessarily. For more information about cycling and other forms of sustainable and active travel in Hartlepool contact the Hartlepool Active Travel Hub The secondary road position (roughly 1 metre to the left of traffic flow) co-ordinated by Tony Davison, the Borough Council’s Sustainable Travel may be appropriate if the road is wide enough to allow safe overtaking. Officer, on (01429) 523259 or [email protected]

P20 SAFE AND STRONG COMMUNITIES SAFE AND STRONG COMMUNITIES P21

Investment boost for Homes you’ll love at Willow Fields Hartlepool residents Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8HU A GROUP of Hartlepool residents has lived in Australia where he worked become the latest to benefit fromT hirteen’s as a teacher and photographer. investment programme. He returned to Hartlepool in 1982 Windows have been replaced at the 36 where he had his own house, but sheltered accommodation flats at Ardrossan through illness had to move to Court in the Rossmere area of the town more suitable accommodation. Register and 25 residents have benefitted from new The former photographer who Resident Tom Stewart with plumber / chargehand now! bathrooms. had his own studio on York Road, Tony McCarthy and site agent Andy Towler Tom Stewart, 71, one of the residents and added: “The previous bathroom Chair of the residents’ group, has lived at had been in the flat for around 20 Ardrossan Court with his wife Valerie for the years, so it’s made a big difference 2,797 boilers. More than 800 properties will past 12 years. to us. The new shower system is a real receive new windows and doors. He said: “I’ve certainly got no complaints, improvement. The team has done a great job.” The work is being completed by Thirteen’s I’m really happy with the work that’s been Thirteen’s investment programme for the Property Services Team and specialist done – my son-in-law is a tiler and it’s passed year is well underway. It involves carrying out contractors where needed. Customers living his approval too!” £26m of internal and external improvements on in a home that is to be updated will receive a Tom, who spent six years in the armed its homes across the Tees Valley. This includes letter about the improvements. forces as a physical education instructor, then replacing 638 kitchens, 565 bathrooms and New repairs system benefits customers

THIRTEEN’S new repairs system, which they can log their repair request using a new changes the way repairs are booked, is set to diagnostic tool. benefit its customers. Some noticeable changes have been The new system, provided by ROCC and introduced, including the ability to give the Willow Fields is a brand new development in Hartlepool Kirona, will result in more effective scheduling customer the best appointment available. and reduced waiting times for appointments, Where possible and depending on the nature of that will offer a range of 2 bedroom bungalows for with customers being kept up to date on the the job, customers will have more flexible options, Executive Director for Property Services shared ownership as well as a number of bungalows progress of their appointment. such as the time of day which is most suitable for Russell Thompson said: “As the largest social and houses for rent. Customers should still report a repair their appointment, including morning, afternoon, housing provider in the North East, our priority in the same way as they do now. If it’s an all day or to avoid school runs. is to deliver great customer service and this Shared ownership allows you to buy a new bungalow even emergency they should call 0300 111 Once the repair is booked in, providing new system will enable us to improve the if you currently own your own home - it’s not just for first 1000 and speak to a member of the contact they supply their contact details customers service we provide even further. team, otherwise they are encouraged to use will receive an email and text to confirm “We have listened to what our customers time buyers*. Thirteen’s self-service portal their appointment, a reminder the day before want and we’re confident that this new system The first homes will be released for sale at the end of https://selfservice.thirteengroup.co.uk where the appointment and a text when the trade will provide a much improved and more operative is on their way. efficient repairs service.” 2017 and available to move into from Spring 2018. The bungalows will feature: Thirteen days of Christmas Christmas • 2 double bedrooms • Step free access • Shower room • Oven, hob and extractor hood included THIRTEEN is offering its customers a special Christmas present if opening times they set up a Direct Debit to pay their rent. • Off street parking Any customer setting up a Direct Debit during December will be THIRTEEN’S offices will close at entered into a Christmas draw to win a £50 Love to Shop voucher. 12pm on Friday 22 December If you already pay by Direct Debit, Thirteen can still help customers and re-open on Tuesday 2 Visit our website to find out more and register your interest. with advice about managing their money. Christmas can be a strain on January. Customers should call family finances, so customers should not struggle in silence. They can 0300 111 1000 for emergencies call 0300 111 1000 or email [email protected] only. For more information, get in touch. www.thirteengroup.co.uk call 0300 111 1000 email [email protected] Looking for a new home?

THIRTEEN has a number of homes available in Hartlepool for A number of our properties are advertised on Rightmove at affordable rent, shared ownership and outright sale. Find out more at www.rightmove.co.uk To chat with the customer services team www.thirteengroup.co.uk email [email protected] or call 0300 111 1000. *Terms and conditions apply. Shared ownership for buyers aged 55 and over is dependant on circumstances. Please speak to our Homes Sales Advisors for more information. HARTLEPOOL

P22 YOUR COUNCIL Carers Future meetings Because We HARTLEPOOLCare Full Council Regeneration Services Committee North and Coastal Community Forum Thursday 14th December at 7pm Monday 11th December at 2pm Wednesday 13th December at 10.30am "Hartlepool Carers vision is for all Carers to be Thursday 22nd February at 7pm Monday 15th January at 2pm Wednesday 28th February at 1pm HARTLEPOOL Monday 5th February at 2pm recognised, valued and supported in a caring role” Finance and Policy Committee Monday 5th March at 2pm South and Central Community Forum Information for Families CarersHARTLEPOOL Monday 8th January at 10am Wednesday 13th December at 1pm Monday 12th February at 10am Planning Committee Wednesday 28th February at 10.30am HARTLEPOOL Wednesday 10th January at 10am of Children and Young Carers Adult Services Committee Wednesday 7th February at 10am Constitution Committee Because We Care Thursday 14th December at 10am Wednesday 7th March at 10am Wednesday 5th January at 10am CarersBecause We Care Thursday 11th January at 10am People with SpecialOur Services: Carers Thursday 1st February at 10am Licensing Committee North East Joint Health Scrutiny Committee "Hartlepool Carers vision is for all Carers to be Thursday 1st March at 10am Wednesday 17th January at 10am Thursday 15th February at 10am recognised,"HartlepoolBecause Carers valued vision and is forsupported Weall Carers Care to in be a caring role” Educational Needs and recognised, valuedBecause and supported We in a caring Care role” Children’s Services Committee Audit and Governance Committee Emergency Planning Joint Committee Tuesday 12th December at 4.30pm Wednesday 24th January at 10am Wednesday 6th December at 1pm – Emergency "Hartlepool Carers vision is for all Carers to be Personalised"Hartlepool Carer Carers vision is for all Carers to be Tuesday 16th January at 4.30pm Wednesday 14th February at 10am Planning Annex, Stockton Police Station Disability (SEND) recognised, valued and supported in a caring role” Tuesday 20th February at 4.30pm Wednesday 14th March at 10am Wednesday 21st February at 1pm – Emergency recognised, valued and supported in a caring role” Planning Annex, Stockton Police Station Our Services: Neighbourhood Services Committee Health & Wellbeing Board 0 – 25 Years Support Our Services: Monday 22nd January at 2pm Monday 5th March at 10am Please note that Council meetings are subject to Monday 19th February at 2pm change. If you plan to attend please check Personalised Carer Safer Hartlepool Partnership www.hartlepool.gov.uk/meetings or call 01429 OurOur Services: Services: Friday 8th December at 10am 423568. Relaxation PersonalisedSupport Therapies Carer Friday 9th February at 10am Personalised Carer Personalised SupportRelaxation Therapies Carer Coffee Mornings Support Support Coffee Mornings The Council is required RelaxationRelaxation Therapies Therapies Councillors’ ward surgeries to produce a ‘Local Offer’ Relaxation Therapies of services and Monthly advice as outings Monthly outings For details of your local CoffeeCoffee Mornings Mornings HART DE BRUCE part of the SEND Reforms under the Children’s Coffee Mornings Councillors: David Riddle (Putting Hartlepool First) | Paul Beck (Labour) | Councillor(s) please visit Councillors: Stephen Thomas (Labour) | Rob Cook (Labour) | and Families Act 2014. The Local Offer provides Target support Jean Robinson (Labour) Brenda Harrison (Labour) Target support Monthly outings www.hartlepool.gov.uk/councillors information about services that are available for 13 Jan, 3 Mar 10am-11am, Hartfields Retirement Village, Healthy Living 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 10 Mar 10am-11am, Community Hub North, Miers Avenue MonthlyTraining and outings employment Suite, Consultation Room or call 01429 523702. children and young people with special educational Monthly outings 3 Feb 10am-11am, Gillen Arms, Clavering Road Target support needs and disabilities between the agesTraining of 0 – 25 Target and TargetYoung employment supportCarer support Support JESMOND HEADLAND & HARBOUR years to inform parents, children and young people Councillors: Tim Fleming (UKIP) | Mike McLaughlin (Labour) | Training and employment Councillors: George Springer (UKIP) | Sandra Belcher (Labour) | Shane Moore (UKIP) of the types of services available. Advocacy John Tennant (UKIP) 12 Jan 5.30pm- 6.30pm, Hartlepool Diving Club, Hartlepool Marina Training Training and and employment employment 27 Jan 10.30am-11.30am, The Annexe, Wharton Terrace 2 Feb 5.30pm-6.30pm, Burbank Community Centre Young Carer Young Support Carer Support 24 Feb 10.30am-11.30am, Throston Grange Library, Glamorgan Grove 2 Mar 5.30pm-6.30pm, Parish Council Office, Middlegate We supports unpaid Carers of all ages 22 Mar 12.30pm-1.30pm, Chatham House Children’s Centre, Chatham Road The Local Offer: Young YoungAdvocacy livingCarer Carer in Hartlepool. Support Support FOGGY FURZE Advocacy VICTORIA • Gives information about education, Lowthian Rd, Hartlepool Councillors: Kaylee Sirs (Labour) | Kevin Cranney (Labour) | AdvocacyWe supports unpaid Carers of all ages Councillors: Carl Richardson (Labour) | Katie Trueman (Labour) | Christopher Akers-Belcher (Labour) health and care services Lesley Hamilton (Labour) 15 Jan 5pm-6pm, Belle Vue Community Sports & Youth Centre • Gives information about leisure activities Advocacy01429living 283 in 095 Hartlepool. 6 Jan, 3 Mar 11am-12pm, Grange Road Methodist Church & Community Centre 10 Feb 10am-12noon, Browning Avenue Baptist Church 3 Feb 11am-12pm, Salaam Community Centre, Murray Street and support groups We supports unpaidWe supports Carers unpaid of Carers all ages of all ages 13 Mar 5pm-6pm, The Orb Centre, Caledonian Road [email protected] Rd, Hartlepool • Keeps information in one place living in Hartlepool. living Wein Hartlepool.supportshartlepoolcarers.org.uk unpaid Carers of all ages MANOR HOUSE • Provides clear, comprehensive and accessible 01429 283 095 SEATON information living in Hartlepool. Councillors: Marjorie James (Labour) | Allan Barclay (Labour) | Councillors: James Black (Putting Hartlepool First) | [email protected] Rd, Hartlepool Stephen Akers-Belcher (Labour) Leisa Smith (Putting Hartlepool First) • Makes service provision more responsive Lowthian Rd, Hartlepool 8 Jan, 12 Mar 5pm-6pm, Community Hub South, Owton Manor 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 Mar 10.30am-11.30am, Seaton Carew Branch Library, to local needs and aspirations 12 Feb 5pm-6pm, Rift House Community Building 01429hartlepoolcarers.org.ukLowthian 283 095 Rd, Hartlepool Station Lane • Is developed and reviewed with the Councillor: Tom Hind (UKIP) 01429 283 [email protected] FENS & ROSSMERE 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 31 Mar 10.30am-11.30am, Seaton Carew Branch Library, service providers and service users f 01429 283 095 Station Lane Councillors: Alan Clark (Labour) | Jim Lindridge (Labour) | Bob Buchan (UKIP) hartlepoolcarers.org.uk 8 Jan, 5 Mar 4pm-5pm, The Heron Room, Fens Primary School [email protected]@hartlepoolcarers.org.uk 5 Feb 3pm-4pm, Rossmere Youth Centre, Rossmere Way To view the local offer follow the link: f hpoolcarers http://hartlepool.fsd.org.uk/send hartlepoolcarers.org.ukhartlepoolcarers.org.uk hpoolcarers f hpoolcarers Council Leader’s surgeries Police & Crime Commissioner f Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher holds surgeries every Tuesday from 4pm at the Civic Centre. Bookings must Barry Coppinger, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, regularly attends community meetings. For be made in advance by phoning 01429 284142. details visit www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk and search ‘your force, your voice’. To contact the Commissioner, If you would like to speak with email [email protected] or call 01642 301653. Armed Forces Champion’s surgeries someone directly about the local offer, Councillor Allan Barclay now holds surgeries on the first Tuesday of every month from 4pm at the Civic Centre. MEPs you can contact the Children’s Hub on: Bookings must be made in advance by phoning 01429 284142. Jude Kirton-Darling – (Labour) Tel: 0191 2465276 01429 284284 or Tracy Liveras - Local MP’s surgeries Jonathan William Arnott – (UKIP) Email: [email protected] Offer Lead - on: 01429 284876 Mike Hill MP holds regular surgeries in the town. To book a place please ring 01429 290168, write to Mike Hill Paul Brennan – (Labour) Tel: 0191 2465276 MP, The Labour Office, 21 South Road, TS26 9HD or email [email protected].

P24 HEALTH, SPORT & LEISURE HEALTH, SPORT & LEISURE P25 Don’t put off the Mums are on the move!

WEEKLY classes are taking place flu vaccination in Hartlepool for women who want Physical activity for to get active or stay active during HARTLEPOOL Borough Council is supporting the Stay Well pregnancy and those returning to pregnant women This Winter campaign, a joint initiative from NHS England and exercise after having their baby. Public Health England, to help the public ward off common The classes, organised by winter illnesses. Hartlepool Borough Council’s Sport The Stay Well This Winter flu activity will run across England and Physical Activity Team, include encouraging parents of children aged 2 – 3 and school children The launch of Dry January 2018 in Hartlepool Buggy Fitness sessions which take from reception class through to year 4 to have their children place at Brierton Sports Centre on vaccinated with the free nasal spray vaccine. Thursdays from 9.30-10.30am. For children aged 2 and 3 their nasal spray vaccine is These sessions allow pre-school available through their GP. School children from reception class Make a healthy start children to come along with through to year 4 will get their nasal spray through their school. mum and join in the fun and fitness. They cater for all fitness levels and The campaign also targets pregnant women and those with abilities, whether mums are new to exercise or returning gradually. long-term health conditions to take up the offer of the free to 2018 with a booze- Mums can also try MUMBA at Summerhill Visitors Centre every Monday from flu vaccine. These people are at particular risk from flu and 1.45-2.30pm. This fun, exciting exercise to music class aims to increase fitness through simple low impact dance sequences. Babies can be in a harness/sling for the flu vaccination is the best protection we have against an free month the exercises or watch from the comfort of their pushchairs. unpredictable virus. That’s why the flu jab is free for pregnant There are also classes for expectant mothers too – Pre-natal Pilates at Brierton women and people with long-term health conditions. After the excesses of the festive period, there’s no better feeling Sports Centre on Mondays from 6-7pm and Aquanatal at Mill House Leisure If you are eligible for the flu vaccine get it now – it’s free than a fresh, healthy start to the New Year. Centre on Mondays from 7-8pm. Hartlepool Borough Council has teamed up with Balance, the because you need it. Contact your GP, pharmacist or midwife to For more information contact Paula Edwards on (01429) 284050 or email North East Alcohol Office, to encourage Hartlepool residents to see get the flu jab. [email protected] Visit nhs.uk/staywell for more information. in 2018 with a resolution to ditch the drink for 31 days. This year’s ‘Dry January’ campaign was launched at Victoria Park, home to Hartlepool United FC, where staff joined together Claim your free class to promote the benefits of giving your body a break from booze, If you are 14 weeks or more into your pregnancy or at least 6 weeks including losing weight, sleeping better and feeling more productive. post-natal come along and try one of the classes free of charge. Bring this There are a number of health benefits in having a month off booze. In article to reception to claim your free class. 2015, the Royal Free Hospital in London found an alcohol-free month has a positive impact on blood sugar levels, blood pressure and the liver. And around 60% of people who complete Dry January say they are drinking less six months later and enjoying healthier, happier lifestyles. Hartlepool and the North East as a whole have led the way in Steady as you go! Promoting fitness terms of Dry January sign ups over the past four years, with the highest proportion of people taking up the challenge, compared with The Steady Feet Group is a new community initiative launched by any other region in the country. So why not give it a go? Hartlepool Borough Council’s Occupational Therapy/Reablement for men aged 50+ Service in partnership with the Hartlepool Exercise for Life Programme. SPECIAL sessions are taking place at a Hartlepool leisure centre It meets at the Community Hub South in Wynyard Road and aims with the aim of getting more men aged 50+ active. Here are our top tips for seeing to support local residents to participate in group exercise that has a Mill House Leisure Centre is hosting a series of free walking Dry January through to the end: focus on increasing leg strength, balance and co-ordination. football sessions from 1.30-2.30pm on Wednesdays, and men Support is also provided to help people maintain their independence aged 50 and over are being urged to take part. No booking is Cancer support in for individuals and give them greater confidence, especially when • Take part with a friend and spur each other on – buddying required and anyone who is interested can just turn up on the day. up means you’ll support each other through any wobbles, considering activities outside Walking football is a slow-paced version of the beautiful game the community celebrate each other’s achievements and enjoy other of the home. which can help people to maintain an active lifestyle long after distractions and treats together. For more information their time in competitive football has come to an end. contact the Reablement A cancer support community group operating from Community These sessions are also a chance for men to give their views on • Try something new – take advantage of feeling better in Team on (01429) 523755. Hub North is providing a range of services to help those who have the future shape of sport and physical activity provision for men yourself and join the gym or try a new sport. Even just getting been recently diagnosed with cancer. aged 50+ in Hartlepool. out into the fresh air and blowing away those cobwebs The Cancer Support Group is open to individuals affected by any It is part of a project that is funded by Hartlepool and Stockton- (hangover free!), will make you feel great. type of cancer and provides a chance for individuals to meet those in on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and led by Volunteer a similar position and share friendship and support. • Keep track of progress – regular drinking can soon pile on the Matters through Sporting Chance, in partnership with Hartlepool Support offered includes advice services, activity sessions to help pounds in more ways than one and it’s a good idea to keep Borough Council’s Sport and Physical Activity Team. during treatment and recovery and wellbeing advice. a record of weight loss or money saved as a great way of For more information contact the Sport and Physical Activity The project is run by West View Advice and Resource Centre staff helping you stay on track. Team on (01429) 284054. in partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council, Macmillan Cancer • Download the Dry January app available on iOS and Android Support and Stockton District Advice and Information Service, to help track progress, and for handy tips and tricks. and is funded by the Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Email [email protected] Visit www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk Commissioning Group. The group meets every fortnight on a Tuesday from 10.30am Get involved this year and encourage your family and friends to do to 11.30am. To find out more about the cancer support services FeelGoodInHartlepool @FeelGoodinHpool the same! To find out more and sign up, visit www.dryjanuary.org.uk. available at the Hub, please contact Dawn Vincent on If you take the Dry January challenge, share your story with Balance [email protected] or (01429) 271275. at www.facebook.com/balance.northeast or tweet @BalanceNE GetHartlepoolActive @GetHpoolActive P26 HheEalALthT, spH,ort SP &ORT leisu re& LEISURE Hartbeat Winter 2017 MEMBERSHIP/ADULT SWIM HEARTBEAT AD NOV_Layout 1 21/11/2017 08:28 Page 1 HEALTH, SPORT & LEISURE P27 Sample the social dance experience Get Fit this January SOCIAL dance sessions in Hartlepool Maxine explained: “Dance involves a lot are proving very popular as more and of core work and it can help with toning and GYM SWIM EXERCISE CLASSES more people share in the fun and friendly balance, reducing the risk of falls.” experience. New starters are always welcome at We offer a wide range of 70+ classes per week, three fitness suites, The sessions – which take place from the sessions which cost £3 per person. three sports halls, 20m and 25m swimming pool, baby pool and a 1-3pm at Brierton Sports Centre on Fridays Participants receive a loyalty card and for variety of activities. there is something for everyone, so come along, Ian Kennedy and from 1-3pm at the Borough Hall on every nine sessions they attend they get one get involved make new friends and Get Active! Wednesdays – are run by Hartlepool Borough free. Further information is available from the Her views are echoed by Ian Kennedy, 74, Council’s Feel Good in Hartlepool Team to offer Feel Good in Hartlepool team on (01429) who is now a regular after receiving a leaflet Get Hartlepool Active people a chance to get active in a welcoming 284050 or [email protected] Active Swim through his door promoting the sessions. Membership Packages Monthly Swim Pass GYM MEMBERSHIP and relaxed environment. 70+ CLASSES A WEEK “I thought I would give it a go even though Monthly Membership from £14.99 They are led by the popular Ronnie Khouja, Get Active 2 FROM EQUIVALENT TO I had never danced. It’s one of the best things the owner of Heart and Soul Dance School in Choose 2 activities Swim, Gym or Fitness Classes ONLY I’ve ever done and I’m having the time of my Active 7 Gym Hartlepool. Monthly Membership from £25.99 life. I have loads of good friends.” 7 Day Gym Pass Weekly Cost £10.00 Maxine Fenwick, a Sport and Physical Like Ian, Paul and Linda Simpson had not Get Active 3 50p Activity Officer with the Feel Good in danced prior to attending the sessions but they Active Business PER DAY Hartlepool team, said: “The sessions are open All 3 activities Swim, Gym or Fitness Classes too are now regulars. Monthly Membership from All 3 activities Swim, Gym and Fitness Classes to all and you can be any age. It doesn’t even £29.99 Paul said: “When I retired we decided it Monthly Membership per Employee £22.99 Technogym Cloud– Link your training into our Technogym Fitness matter if you can’t dance! They are intended to was something that we could do together and Active Family Equipment with “The Cloud” and all your wearable fitness devices. For be very relaxed and informal. Active Headland more information email [email protected] we haven’t looked back.” All 3 activities Swim, Gym and Fitness Classes “People who come along soon get hooked 2 Adults & 2 Children Headland Sports Hall Gym and Fitness Classes Tanita Scales available at all three sites – get in touch today to get your free As well as the social benefits, the dance biometric testing done! and say how much they enjoy the sessions Monthly Membership from £49.99 Monthly Membership from £14.99 sessions also help participants to keep fit. Paul and Linda Simpson and can’t wait for the next one.” Get Hartlepool ActiveMembership is accepted at Mill House Leisure Centre 01429 223791, Headland Sports Centre 01429 236564, JOIN TODAY Brierton Sports Centre 01429 284864 Join the Big Lime Triathlon success story Visit www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk ANOTHER hugely successful Hartlepool Big should get in touch on (01429) 284050 or Adult Swimming Lessons Lime Triathlon saw 267 athletes take part on email [email protected]. October 1, including many relay teams whose Why not take the opportunity to compete? At Mill House Leisure Centre members were competing for the first time. New for 2018 is the “Race across the Valley While the weather wasn’t at its best, it Series” which includes a range of triathlon- New times available Monday 1.15pm & Wednesday 6.15pm failed to dim the athletes’ competitive spirit type events across the tees Valley. and a great raced ensued. The action starts with the Stockton These lessons are for beginners or improvers to gain water The winner was Mathew Philips from Sun Duathlon Festival on 22 April and this is confidence, improve your technique and learn new skills. City Tri in a time of 1:05:30, just shy of the followed by the Hartlepool Big Lime Aquathlon course record 1:03:21 set in 2014. Jenifer on 3rd June, Redcar Triathlon on 29th July Swimming is a lifelong skill, it is never too late to start, call now Newbury from Manx Tri Club was the first and the Hartlepool Big Lime Triathlon on and get your FREE TASTER LESSON. female home in 1:09:44. 30th September. Athletes need to take part The sterling efforts of volunteers who once in all 4 to be able to win “Race across the again turned out in force, also contributed Valley” trophies in British Triathlon Federation to the overall success of the event, while the standard age groups. To enrol or for further information please call assistance of Mecca bingo in accommodating Hartlepool Sport and Physical Activity Team registration and the presentation of awards will again be repeating its popular programme was much appreciated. of Go Tri events and training sessions to help Mill House Leisure Centre on 01429 223791 Many thanks must also go to local residents people in Hartlepool achieve their dream of for their patience and support, this is greatly becoming triathletes. appreciated. For more information contact Tear out your FREE activity and return to either: Mill House Leisure Centre, Now that the dust is settling on the event [email protected] or go to Brierton Sports Centre or Headland Sports Centre attention is turning to next year and any www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/triathlon residents wishing to support us in 2018 FREE FREE For more information about the Feel Good in Hartlepool project go Fitness Class Swim Lesson to www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk or contact our team of Sports Valid for one class on or before 31.1.18 for FREE. Present voucher at the reception, this cannot be Valid for one Swim Lesson on or before 31.1.18 for FREE. Present voucher at the reception, this Activators at [email protected] or on 01429 284050. exchanged for cash or used with other vouchers. One per person, at Brierton Sports Centre, Mill cannot be exchanged for cash or used with other vouchers. One per person, at Mill House Leisure House Leisure Centre and Headland Sports Centre. Centre. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. .co.uk .co.uk /FeelGoodInHartlepool @FeelGoodinHpool gethartlepoolactive @gethpoolactive gethartlepoolactive @gethpoolactive CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES AND WHAT’S ON P29 Christmas & New Year Opening Times 2017/18

Civic Centre Museum of Hartlepool Mon 25 Dec Closed including the Register Office Sun 24 Dec Closed Tue 26 Dec Closed Aneurin Bevan House Mon 25 Dec to Tues 26 Dec Closed Wed 27 Dec to Sat 30 Dec 8am to 8pm Have you been Main reception and telephones Wed 27 Dec onwards 11am to 4pm Sun 31 Dec 8am to 5pm Friday 22 December 2017 Closed from 4.30pm Mon 1 Jan Closed Summerhill Visitor Centre diagnosed with an Tuesday 2 January 2018 Re-open at 8.30am Dogs can also be reclaimed from the kennels during Mon 18 Dec to Fri 22 Dec Normal hours the above times. The Register Office team will be operating by appointment only on asbestos related illness? 27, 28 and 29 December 2017. To book an appointment telephone Sat 23 Dec to Mon 1 Jan Closed Normal service resumes on Tuesday 2 January. (01429) 523337. Tues 2 Jan Normal hours Burbank Community Centre The Children’s Hub will close on Friday 22 December at 4.30pm * Please note: the Summerhill site is permanently open. Burbank Community Centre will close on Thursday 21 December Call one of our experts today to start your and will re-open on the 27 and 28 December 2017 from 8.30am to and reopen on Wednesday 3 January. 5pm and on the 29 December from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Telephone Schools and Academies claim with a FREE INITIAL INTERVIEW (01429) 284284. Schools and academies will inform families of their closure Community Hubs North, South and The Emergency Duty Team will operate at all other times including dates over the Christmas period. Parents can also check Central evenings, weekends and holidays until Tuesday 2 January 2018 school/academy term dates by visiting their child’s school/ 0800 4702 192 when The Children’s Hub re-opens. Telephone 08702 402 994. academy website. Fri 22 Dec North Closed from 2pm Domestic Refuse and Recycling South Closed from 3.30pm The Early Intervention Team will be working until 4.30pm on Friday (Library closed) We can also add you to our Pleural Plaques Register 22 December when the Emergency Duty Team will take over for 23 Collections December, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day - telephone Central Normal opening hours to receive further information on the changes to There will be no changes to your collections over the 08702 402 994. The Early Intervention Team will be available again on Christmas and New Year period. Please place your bin out Sat 23 Dec North Closed pleural plaques compensation. 27 December from 8.30am to 5pm, 28 December from 8.30am to 5pm before 7.30am on your collection day as normal. and 29 December from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Telephone (01429) 523390. South 10am to 12 noon The Emergency Duty Team will then take over again until Tuesday 2 Information on collection dates is available by logging onto (Library service only) your injury matters NO WIN NO FEE www.tbilaw.co.uk January 2018. Telephone 08702 402 994. www.hartlepool.gov.uk/recycle Central 10am to 12 noon

One Stop Shop – Windsor Offices Trade Waste Service Sun 24 Dec to Tues 26 Dec Closed Wed 27 Dec to Sat 30 Dec North Closed Mon 18 Dec to Thurs 21 Dec Normal hours Regular Collection Date Revised Collection Date South Closed @tbilaw TillyBaileyIrvine Tilly Bailey Irvine TbilawCoUk TBILaw Fri 22 Dec 10am to 4.30pm Mon 25 Dec Tues 26 Dec Central 10am to 2pm Sat 23 Dec to Tues 26 Dec Closed Tues 26 Dec Wed 27 Dec Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the conduct of investment business. Sun 31 Dec to Mon 1 Jan Closed Wed 27 Dec to Fri 29 Dec 10am to 3pm Wed 27 Dec Thurs 28 Dec Sat 30 Dec to Sun 31 Dec Closed Tues 2 Jan North Normal opening hours Thurs 28 Dec Fri 29 Dec (Library services resume Wed 3 Jan) Mon 1 Jan Closed Fri 29 Dec Sat 30 Dec South Normal opening hours Tues 2 Jan Normal hours Mon 1 Jan Tues 2 Jan (Library services resume Wed 3 Jan) The Windsor Offices will remain open on these dates during Tues 2 Jan Wed 3 Jan Central Normal opening hours normal working hours for the supervision of young people on Wed 3 Jan Thurs 4 Jan The Credit Union within Community Hub South will follow the Hartlepool Information, Advice and Support Services court orders. same opening hours as Community Hub South but will also be Thurs 4 Jan Fri 5 Jan Mill House Leisure Centre, Headland open on 28 and 29 December from 9am to 12 noon and will be Fri 5 Jan Sat 6 Jan open as normal from Tuesday 2 January. Sports Hall & Brierton Sports Centre

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & Disability Mon 18 Dec to Fri 22 Dec Normal hours Christmas Tree Collections Branch Libraries Sat 23 Dec 10am to 12 noon Sat 23 Dec to Sun 24 Dec Mill House Normal hours Real Christmas trees can be disposed of at the Household Waste Recycling Centre in Burn Road from Wednesday 27 December. Sun 24 Dec to Mon 1 Jan All branch libraries closed INDEPENDENT SUPPORTERS Headland Closed Alternatively, we are offering a free collection service for trees Tues 2 Jan Normal opening hours Brierton 8am till 4pm from 8 January. Residents wishing to use this service need to book in for the collection to take place. Please book online The Mobile Library service and the Home Library service will Available to assist parents, carers, children & young people Mon 25 Dec to Tues 26 Dec Closed at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/collectmytree or telephone (01429) not operate from Saturday 23 December onwards and will 523330 from 18 December. Please ensure that all decorations recommence on Tuesday 2 January. Wed 27 Dec to Fri 29 Dec Mill House Normal hours are removed prior to disposal. Headland 7.15am till 4pm Household Waste Recycling Centre Out of School Club (Oscars) – Rossmere Specialist individual support to parents, carers, children and young people who are involved in Brierton 8am till 7pm Youth Centre, Rossmere Way and Bulky Waste Collection Service an Education, Health and Care Plan Needs Assessment or where your child is transferring from a Sat 30 Dec Mill House Normal hours Closes at 6pm on Friday 22 December Headland Closed The Household Waste Recycling Centre in Burn Road will be Statement of Special Educational Need to an EHC Plan. open 9am – 4pm (the site will close between 12 noon and Reopens Monday 8 January Brierton 8am till 4pm 1pm daily) every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. The last day for the Bulky Household Waste Cemeteries and Crematorium Trained Independent Supporters will work with you throughout the assessment process and they Sun 31 Dec Mill House Normal Collection Service will be 20 December 2017. Collections will Headland Closed resume week commencing 2 January 2018. All enquiries for the Fri 22 Dec Last cremation or interment 2pm can explain each stage, help you get your views across and ensure that you take an active lead above services - please telephone (01429) 523333. Brierton 8am till 4pm Sat 23 Dec to Sun 24 Dec Stranton Cemetery Office closed role in this process. Mon 1 Jan Closed Dog Warden Service Mon 25 Dec to Tues 26 Dec Stranton Cemetery Office closed Wed 27 Dec to Thu 28 Dec Normal hours From 24 December up to and including 1 January collections of Independent Support in Hartlepool is provided by Hartlepool Information, Advice and Support Grayfields Pavilion found/stray dogs will be carried out by the East Durham Animal Fri 29 Dec Last cremation or interment 2pm Ambulance – Tel. 07792 453126 during the following times: Services and Hartlepool Carers. Mon 18 Dec to Sat 23 Dec Normal hours Sat 30 Dec to Mon 1 Jan Stranton Cemetery Office closed Sun 24 Dec 8.30am to 4.30pm Sun 24 Dec to Mon 1 Jan Closed Tues 2 Jan Normal hours Mon 25 Dec No service The Stranton Cemetery grounds and Book of Remembrance Hartlepool Art Gallery & Tourist Tue 26 Dec No service viewing room are open to visitors throughout the Christmas and Information Centre Wed 27 Dec to Sat 30 Dec 8.30am to 4.30pm New Year holidays between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm. Out of hours emergencies - please telephone (01429) 266522. To find out more contact Hartlepool Information, Advice and Support Services Sat 23 Dec 10am to 4pm Sun 31 Dec 9am to 12 noon (half day only) on 01429 284876 or email [email protected] Sun 24 Dec to Tues 26 Dec Closed Mon 1 Jan No service OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCIES Wed 27 Dec to Sat 30 Dec 10am to 4pm Emergency Duty Team and Children’s Social Care – Or contact: Sue Harrison at Hartlepool Carers on 01429 283095 Alternatively, members of the public can take the dog directly to the Sun 31 Dec to Mon 1 Jan Closed kennels at Stray Aid Rescue Centre, Cornforth Lane, Co Durham, Telephone 08702 402 994 DH6 4EJ. Tel. 0300 999 42 47 during the following times: or email [email protected] Tues 2 Jan onwards 10am to 5pm Other Services – telephone (01429) 266522 Sun 24 Dec 8am to 5pm P30 CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES AND WHAT’S ON

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ONGOING... DECEMBER snow - so she pops on her for believers | Sun 24 | 11am Sat 27 | 6.45pm daily, 2pm Matinee Mondays: Mrs Celebrate with a coat, sets off to explore and | Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre Sat matinee | Hartlepool Town Henderson Presents Storybook Trail at Buddy Holly and discovers a baby snow bear! | T: 890000 | £3/ 2 for £5 | Hall Theatre | T: 890000 | (2005)

Summerhill the Cricketers: Holly Will Lily return the snow bear £10 / £9 conc | Don’t miss this rip-roaring tale free will review - A fun session – come along at Christmas 2017 to his mummy in time for JANUARY of showbiz, scandal and the Christmas? | Sat 16 | 1pm CHAT event unbreakable spirit of wartime to share a short story and Buddy Holly’s hits, other Friarage and St Hilda’s take part in outdoor crafts and contemporary classics and & 4pm | Hartlepool Town Hall CHAT event Britain | Mon 19 | 2pm | by Carolyn Tilly Theatre | T: 890000 | £7 / Hospital talk with Steve Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre | activities. Booking essential some Christmas crackers Birds-eye views of contemporary Robbins. Booking preferred | Suitable for ages 2 – 5 | are all wrapped up in a fast, £26 family (up to 5 people) | Hartlepool presentation by Vic T: 890000 | £3/ 2 for £5 | | Wed 31 | 2pm - 3.30pm | My own area of specialism is First and third Tuesday of the furious and funny feast of Stories & Rhymes Branfoot. Booking preferred Community Hub Central | T: In October this year I was month | 9.30am – 11am entertainment to make the Christmas | Thurs 4 | 2pm - 3.30pm | 272905 | £1 | honoured to have been Estate Planning and I would | Summerhill | T: 284584 perfect gift for all the family | Party for under 5s | Lots of Community Hub Central | T: encourage everyone to take | £3 | Wed 6 | 7.30pm | Hartlepool Christmas fun for under 5s, 272905 | £1 | appointed Managing Partner of Town Hall Theatre | T: 890000 FEBRUARY advantage of our offer of an Adult Archery including stories, rhymes, Elwick Academy Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm. | £17/ £16 conc | singing and crafts. Booking initial free appointment to review Instructor-led archery | Every of Dance presents Pass on a Poem not required | Mon 18 | 2pm Chen Brothers – Piano Thursday | 6pm - 7.30pm and Hot Potato Comedy Club Pinocchio Share your love of poetry at our My appointment comes in the and advise on the type of Will, | Community Hub South | Recital 7.30pm - 9pm | Summerhill Christmas Special Join your favourite characters monthly poetry reading group. year the firm celebrates its Trust or Power of Attorney that T: 272835 | FREE | After finding success in last | T: 284584 | £5.75 casual, As Noddy Holder keeps telling in this magical telling of this More info at www.passonapoem. 175th Anniversary. The firm £5.25 member, £4.50 us at this time of year … It’s familiar story with a twist! | year’s Chopin International is right for them. Our advice is Matinee Mondays - com | Thu 1 | 4pm - 5.30pm| Festival in Warsaw, piano concessions | Chrissstmmmaaass! So, strap White Christmas (1954) Tue 9 - Sat 13 | 6.45pm daily, Community Hub Central | T: was founded in Church Street in never the same as everyone’s yourselves in for a fantastic 2pm Sat matinee | Hartlepool prodigies The Chen Brothers Hartlepool 175 years ago before We’re feeling all festive 272905 | FREE | will perform works by Bach, circumstances are different and festive special hosted by the here at Hartlepool Town Hall Town Hall Theatre | T: 890000 Saturday Screenings: Liszt, Chopin and Revel at the moving to its current premises that is where the advantage always entertaining Barry Dodds Theatre so join us as we | £10 / £9 conc | The Lion King (1994) Town Hall Theatre | Fri 23 | plus special guests | 16+ | Sat show festive favourite ‘White in York Road in the late 1960’s. of consulting an experienced, Exhibition - Andy Watt Join Simba and friends on his 7.30pm | Hartlepool Town 9 | 8pm | Hartlepool Town Hall Christmas’ | Mon 18 | I am the fifth generation Tilly qualified professional is so ‘The Art of Colour and mission to take his place as Hall Theatre | T: 890000 | Theatre | T: 890000 | £12 | 2pm | Hartlepool Town Hall The Athenaeum Detail’ (Main Gallery) the one true king at Pride Rock £13 / £6.50 conc | (albeit through marriage) to important. Some simple Theatre | T: 890000 | £3/ 2 Exhibition Christopher’s Christmas Watt loves working on a | Sat 10 | 11am | Hartlepool have managed the firm which estate planning can often save Discover more about the It’s Christmas Eve when the for £5 | large scale, with acrylic Town Hall Theatre | T: 890000 MARCH has grown to one of the largest thousands of pounds and avoid Athenaeum, once the bustling guinea pigs of Dandeville’s paint, enamel paint and ink | £3/ 2 for £5 | heart of the new town of West festive fun is interrupted by a which gives his art depth and firms on Teesside employing over time wasted in unnecessary Hartlepool and the seat of civic shocking radio announcement. creates free flowing intricate February Half Term Pass on a Poem Share your love of poetry at 160 people across our offices in administration. Maybe life, with local government, Father Christmas is lost! Does detail. His work is colourful There are lots of exciting Carolyn Tilly, Managing Partner activities during half term at our monthly poetry reading Hartlepool, Wynyard, Stockton something to consider for next education, law and order Christopher Nibble have the and energetic, inspired from Tilly Bailey & Irvine all starting life in that one seasonal spirit to save Christmas his original love of Abstract Summerhill including crafts, group. More info at www. and Barnard Castle. I very much year’s New Year’s Resolutions? climbing, ‘Woodlanders’ Forest passonapoem.com | Thu 1 | building | Exhibition running before all is lost? | Sun 10 Xmas Crafts for Adults Expressionism | Sat 20 – Sat hope the firm will continue to School, Xplorers and archery. 4pm - 5.30pm | Community until Mar 24 | Museum of | 1pm & 3.30pm (relaxed Come along and make 17 Mar | Art Gallery | T: Tilly Bailey & Irvine Call for a full programme of Hub Central | T: 272905 | provide trusted legal advice to Hartlepool | T: 860077 | performance) | Hartlepool Town something festive for your 869706 | FREE | Carolyn Tilly events. | Mon 12 - Fri 16| FREE | York Chambers, York Road 11am – 4pm | FREE | Hall Theatre | T: 890000 | home. Booking preferred | the people of Hartlepool for Managing Partner Exhibition - Christopher Various times | Summerhill | Hartlepool, TS26 9DP £6.50/ £5.50 child / £23 family Thu 21 | 1.30pm - 3.30pm CHAT event many years to come. (up to 5 people) | Lambert (Apse Gallery) T: 284584 | Various | | Community Hub Central What do we define as From Ballet to Bingo Friends of Ward Jackson | T: 272905 | £5 incl. home? Is it where we’re presentation by John Oxley. Park Christmas Fair refreshments | born, somewhere we find, Booking preferred | Thur 1| Come and enjoy festive fun or is it just a feeling that 2pm - 3.30pm| Community Town Hall Live #2 Hub Central| T: 272905 | £1 | Ring for an appointment or just call in. in the park | Sun 10 | 1pm Showcasing some of the best tells us when we’re there? Call us today – 4pm | Ward Jackson Park local and national artists in This exhibition explores the Seaton Reading Group Home visits can be arranged. | FREE | one great location! Featuring relationship of what it means Relaxed, friendly book Dogs Don’t Do Ballet Hartlepool Art Club 70th PLAZA, PARA ALTA, Max to call a place home, our discussion every month. New Open until 7pm every Thursday 0800 470 2190 Hartlepool Pupil Referral Biff is not like other dogs. Annual Exhibition Bianco and Gra4ce | Fri 22 | traditions, values, and what members welcome | Fri 2 Unit Christmas Fair He doesn’t do dog stuff This popular and exciting 7.30pm | Hartlepool Town Hall leads us to stay or move away | 10.15am | Seaton Carew A variety of Christmas stalls like weeing on lampposts, exhibition includes Theatre | T: 890000 | £5 | | Sat 20 – Sat 17 Mar | Art Library | T: 269808 | www.tbilaw.co.uk representative and with a wide selection of Gallery | T: 869706 | FREE | scratching his fleas or drinking experimental work in a variety handmade gifts from local The Polar Express – out of the toilet. No, Biff likes Money For Nothing – of techniques and subject crafters and small businesses Christmas Eve Screening Seaton Carew Academy moonlight and music and Dire Straits matter. Together with the | Thu 14 | 4pm – 7pm This is the story of a young presents Snow White walking on his tiptoes. But Biff Money For Nothing is a tribute Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP gallery gift shop, it provides | Centre for Excellence hero boy on Christmas Eve and the Seven Dwarfs doesn’t think he’s a dog - he to Dire Straits like no other. the opportunity to purchase a in Teaching and Learning who boards a powerful Mirror mirror on the wall, thinks he’s a ballerina! | Sat Prepare to be captivated by 12 Evolution | Wynyard Park | Wynyard | TS22 5TB York Chambers | York Road | Hartlepool | TS26 9DP beautiful original Christmas (CETL), Brierton Lane | 50p | magical train. What unfolds which is the best pantomime 17 | 2pm | Hartlepool Town the authentic sounds of one Castle House | 11 Bridge Road | Stockton-on-Tees | TS18 3AD 8 Newgate | Barnard Castle | DL12 8NG of ALL? With a cast of over gift | Until Sat 13 Jan | Art Lily and the Snow Bear is an adventure which follows Hall Theatre | T: 890000 | £7 of the most successful rock Gallery | T: 869706 | FREE | an extraordinary train ride 100, sensational song and standard, £26 Family (up to 5 bands of all time | Fri 2 | Lily is staying with Grandpa dance numbers, fabulous @tbilaw TillyBaileyIrvine Tilly Bailey Irvine TbilawCoUk TBILaw for the holidays; there are to the North Pole, as the boy people) | 7.30pm | Hartlepool Town embarks on a journey of self- costumes and scenery and Hall Theatre | T: 890000 | just two more sleeps until discovery which shows him an abundance of comedy, this £19.50 / £18.50 conc | Christmas and it’s snowing Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and is authorised and regulated Christmas magic never fades enchanted fairytale comes to already! Lily LOVES the life in Hartlepool | Mon 22 – by the Financial Conduct Authority for the conduct of investment business.