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www.hartlepool.gov.uk /hartlepoolcouncil @HpoolCouncil Delight at return of Free swims scheme SHOW makes a splash HOME hospital services HARTLEPOOL Council’s popular free swimming scheme for local youngsters OPENING SENIOR Hartlepool councillors have welcomed advocating that over the summer holidays has once the return of some services to Hartlepool’s main Councillor Christopher these urgent care Akers-Belcher, Leader again proved to be a huge success. SOON! hospital site and say that the battle will go on services needed to of Hartlepool Council For the fourth successive year, for others to return. be commissioned children were able to benefit from free The local Clinical Commissioning Group as a single service and that they should be swims at the town’s Mill House Leisure (CCG) recently confirmed that the new delivered from the Holdforth Road hospital site. Centre and free transport on weekday Integrated Urgent Care service will be “We will continue to do everything we can to mornings. delivered from the University Hospital of maintain existing services and fight to see others The scheme – which this year was Hartlepool in Holdforth Road rather than the return as this is the overwhelming wish of the extended from 4 to 6 weeks – saw One Life facility in Park Road. people of our town.” 8,093 children benefitting from free It means that for the first time in the hospital’s Councillor Ray Martin-Wells, the Chair of swims. history, there will be a GP-led Integrated Urgent the Council’s Audit & Governance Committee Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, Care service delivered 24 hours per day, seven – the scrutiny arm of the Council, said: “I Leader of Hartlepool Council, said: “We days per week. am delighted that these key services will are absolutely delighted that once again In recent months, Hartlepool Council has be returning to the University Hospital of there was a great response from the stepped up its campaign for services to return to Hartlepool and I would like to praise the CCG local community to the scheme. Holdforth Road and following a High Court battle on its decision. “Swimming is a great way of keeping recently it was confirmed that fertility services “This decision demonstrates that services can fit and if we can encourage young would be staying despite North Tees & Hartlepool be returned to our hospital and, hopefully, this people to be active early on in their lives NHS Foundation Trust saying it did not want to will be a major step towards seeing the return of there is more chance that they will stay continue the service. further services in the future.” fit as they grow older.” Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, the The Council’s Audit & Governance Committee Leader of Hartlepool Council and Chair of the is also to undertake an investigation into the Are you over 55 and town’s Health & Wellbeing Board, said: “This high mortality rates at North Tees & Hartlepool is a very welcome decision. As a Council, we NHS Foundation Trust which it describes as looking to start your have been working with the CCG for some time “unacceptable”. future in a new home? Popular wildflowers bloom Claremont Park is a brand new development of apartments and bungalows on Elwick Road. Claremont Park is ideal for over 55s looking in Hartlepool Youngsters having fun at the Mill House for a new home that’s carefully designed to meet your needs. Leisure Centre pool The development is situated in the heart of a well-established residential A FLOURISH of colour has brightened area of Hartlepool and is set within its own private grounds. The homes verges in the town this summer following are available to buy outright or through shared ownership. The apartments the return of Harlepool Council’s By-election benefit from a shower room, step free access and underfloor heating and increasingly popular and widely acclaimed the apartment block benefits from a lift to all floors and extensive residents’ wildflower planting programme. A DATE has been set for a by-election gardens. For 2016, planting was extended to 37 in the Headland & Harbour Ward after locations giving more people the opportunity Councillor Peter Jackson (Labour) Part exchange and a buy back option are available on this development to enjoy the beautiful array of flowers. Wildflowers in Hartlepool recently stepped down due to work which means that when you decide to sell in the future, we will buy the People have taken to social media to commitments. property back if you don’t wish to sell on the open market.* praise the wildflower meadows, expressing Councillor Jackson served on how greatly appreciated they are by the public saying: “Hats off to Hartlepool Council for making Hartlepool Council for 14 years and Prices start from and how vital they are to the environment. their verges bee-friendly!” councillors from all political persuasions Linda Mohun said: “Love them. Made a point Councillor Marjorie James, Chair of have praised him for the contribution he * * of showing them to my Danish visitors. Keep up Hartlepool Council’s Neighbourhood Services made to the town. £31,250 or £125,000 to buy outright the good work.” Policy Committee, said: “Last year, the amazing The by-election will take place on for a 25% share for a 2 bedroom apartment Cynth Spanner commented: “I’m not a resident displays of wildflowers proved to be one of the Thursday 6 October and polling stations but I applaud your beautiful show of wildflowers.” main talking points throughout the town and I’m will be open from 7am to 10pm. Friends of the Earth England, Wales and delighted that we have received more positive Six candidates will contest the seat. Northern Ireland posted pictures of the town’s feedback this summer.” For further details visit www.hartlepool. For more information, get in touch. wildflower meadows on their Facebook page www.thirteenhomes.co.uk gov.uk/elections or call 01429 523088. call 0300 111 1000 email [email protected]

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Hartbeat | P4 Moving forward on K I T C H E N S B A T H R O O M S BEDROOMS Council seeks nominations Free swims Some days the Jacksonsscheme Landing freezer is far for ultimate honour COUNCIL chiefs are confident that they will be able to enough to go come forward soonextended with proposals on how Jacksons QUALITY HARTLEPOOL Council is seeking nominations for either individuals Landing can be transformed. for something HARTLEPOOL youngsters will once again or organisations to be granted a It follows the recent decision to demolish the building THAT doesn't cost the earth be able to benefit from the Council’s tasty to eat. historic title. which has remained empty for a number of years. hugely successful free swims scheme The decision follows a recent Specialist firm GT3 Architects has been appointed by which has been extended from 4 weeks to meeting of the Civic Honours Hartlepool Council to lead an exercise aimed at creating a Committee, chaired by the town’s mixed-use development6 weeks on this the summer. prime waterfront site. Ceremonial Mayor, Councillor Rob GT3 has been taskedThe scheme,with identifying which isareas in its of fourth the site year, Cook. for key buildings, enablesenvironment children design under and the pedestrian age of 16 to The Honorary Freeman/ connections to adjacentswim for sites, free includingat the town’s the newMill NationalHouse Freewoman title is the highest Museum of the RoyalLeisure Navy Centre. Hartlepool. honour that a Council can bestow The last civic honours ceremony Hartlepool CouncilLast took summer, the decision a record to purchasenumber of Jacksons Landingchildren in 2013 attended – which with has thousandsbeen vacant travelling since and in the last five decades it in 2014. has only been awarded on 25 2004 – via an intereston the free free loan. buses which pick up from every occasions. The purchase givesschool the across Council the control town and of a then key drop feels the time is right to seek The last recipients in 2014 included waterfront site whichchildren offers back huge off potential after their to freeboost swim. the fully fitted or supply only nominations once again. Sir Ron Norman OBE - the former Chair town’s tourism fortunesThis andyear, generate the scheme economic runs from growth. Nominations must be submitted in Pop along to our showroom for stunning of Teesside Development Corporation, Councillor ChristopherThursday Akers-Belcher, 21 July to Wednesday the Leader 31 of writing with supporting evidence to Gill Chicken & Vegetable Casserole £2.95 ideas and a personal, great value service Elizabeth O’Rourke – who had served Hartlepool Council,August said: (excluding“Jacksons weekendsLanding offers and Banka great Alexander, Chief Executive, Hartlepool Hartlepool Blind Welfare Association opportunity for creatingHolidays). a vibrant, leisure-led destination Choose from over 300 tasty recipes. Order what you Borough Council, Civic Centre, for 52 years and Jim Rodgers who hub for Hartlepool. Councillor It is essential Christopher that we getAkers-Belcher, the design the Hartlepool. TS24 8AY. Alternatively, want. No-contract. No-commitment. Delivered free. dedicated over 40 years to Hartlepool quality and mix ofLeader uses on of thisHartlepool key site Council, right. said: “The email [email protected] Sports Council. “I am confident that the exercise we are now undertaking The closing date for nominations free swims scheme has been really popular Councillor Rob Cook said: “There will enable us to assess how we can do this in the best Call us for your FREE brochure is Friday 2 December 2016. The and for 2016 we’ve decided to extend it are many people who have served the way, reviewing the options before firming up final plans.” Council’s Civic Honours Committee from 4 to 6 weeks. town of Hartlepool with distinction and It’s expected that initial design proposals for the site 01642 643999 will then meet to consider the “Swimming is a great way of keeping wiltshirefarmfoods.com it is appropriate that those who render could be ready as early as November – at which point the nominations before making fit and if we can encourage young people eminent service are acknowledged. Council will consult the local community. recommendations to a meeting of the to be active early on in their lives, there is “It is three years since the Council Full Council. For further information last sought nominations for the historic telephone 01429 523013. more chance that they will stay fit as they title and the Civic Honours Committee Residentsgrow older.” respond Priority is given to children travelling OVER 800 Hartlepoolon the residents free buses have but participatedchildren not inon the first phase of a busesmajor exercisecan access to helpfree swimsshape theuntil town’s the last Mayor appreciates support future. admission at 1.30pm. Hartlepool CouncilA launchedleaflet with the full Your details Say, Ourcan Futurebe found in HARTLEPOOL’S Ceremonial initiative in July this year which involved a series of town- Mayor has thanked the many local the centre of the magazine. wide meetings, online information and a questionnaire. Under the personal guidance of organisations which have already Although the Council is facing further Government cuts come forward to help raise money for of almost £10m Newover the next three years, Council chiefs good causes. remain positive about the future. Councillor Rob Cook, who represents Gill Alexander, councillorsthe Council’s Chief Executive, said: the De Bruce Ward and his wife “Despite the ongoing financial pressures, the Council Brenda were installed as Mayor and remains very ambitiousHARTLEPOOL for what it Council wants to welcomes achieve for the Mayoress of Hartlepool in May this town. seven new councillors following the year and announced that the Great “Your Say, Our recentFuture islocal an ongoing elections. town-wide North Air Ambulance and Bloodwise Hartlepool’s Ceremonial Mayor They are James Black, Putting Councillor Rob Cook with Mayoress Mrs conversation about the kind of place we want Hartlepool – a cancer charity - would be their Hartlepool First (Seaton); Bob Buchan, Brenda Cook to be and how we can work together with local residents, nominated charities. the business communityUKIP (Fens and &our Rossmere); staff to achieve Lesley our Already several local businesses shared ambitions Hamilton,for the town. Labour (Victoria) ; Brenda have stepped forward to help in a Harrison, Labour (De Bruce); Dave Victoria House Funeral Service can be contacted on spent and help to save people’s lives.” “The first phase is now complete and I would like number of ways. These include The Hunter, Labour (Burn Valley); Shane 01429 234777 Several fundraising events are to thank everyone who has contributed to the debate. Golden Lion, Motor Vehicle Services, Moore, UKIP (Headland & Harbour) and planned during the coming months, We’ve had over 800 questionnaires completed and the All enquiries handled with sensitivity and compassion Stadium Ltd, Halfords, Stag Tyres, The John Tennant, UKIP (Jesmond). including a Civic Dinner which will take comments and suggestions from the meetings have been Peace of mind... when it’s needed most! Toolbox, Ultimate Tanning Studio, J&B The make-up of the Council is now: place at The Golden Lion on Saturday constructive and really helpful. Recycling, Sainsbury’s, Marks and Labour 21, UKIP 5, Local Conservatives 22 October. “Hartlepool residents are really proud of their town and Spencer, Boots and Morison’s. 3, Independents 2 and Putting Hartlepool Anyone interested in helping the positive about the future which is refreshing to hear”. Councillor Cook said: “The support First 2. Mayor to raise money by organising an Information and feedback from the exercise will be and generosity so far from local On the same day as the local elections, event or making a donation, or who collated and reported to the Council’s Finance & Policy businesses and townspeople has been Barry Coppinger was re-elected as Police requires tickets for the Civic Dinner, Committee in the near future. tremendous and I would like to thank and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland. should contact the Mayor’s Office on The Council is keen to ensure that this exercise is not a everyone who has helped me so far. See page 27 for details of all Hartlepool 01429 523704 or email one-off but the beginning of an ongoing dialogue. Further “My two chosen charities are councillors. [email protected] details will appear in future Hartbeats. extremely worthy causes and I know that every penny raised will be well Local News

Making People Matter About Foodbank Angela fulfils her lifelong ambition by Jill Coyle - Project Manager by opening Radiance Sunbed Salon in Billingham. Foodbank fed over 4000 people last year, ngela Rowley had years of room to a self-employed beauty of which 1195 were children Aexperience working in Tanning therapist. Salons and it had always been her Angela said “My journey was more ambition to own and run her own We are open in complicated than I expected and I salon. When Angela inherited some would never have dealt with and 1) Billingham town centre two sessions each week - Tuesday money she took steps to put her overcome the problems I and Thursday idea into practice and contacted encountered without Carol’s advice 2) Stockton - Hebron church two sessions each week - Five Lamps Enterprise team. Wednesday and Friday and Support”. Angela began working with Five 3) A new distribution centre will open in Port Clarence on Five Lamps is the local Delivery Lamps Business Adviser, Carol 13 November - Friday Partner for Start-Up Loans, a Sanderson through the DWP’s New Government – backed initiative In Billingham we provide, in addition to food which is distributed Enterprise Allowance Scheme. She aimed at ambitious individuals on a voucher system (vouchers obtained from front line was helped to write a business aged 18 and over who want to agencies) plan to qualify for New Enterprise start up their own businesses. Allowance which would provide 1) A citizen’s advice worker to talk with and help clients on a £1270 over 26 weeks as a new For more information please visit drop in basis business start-up. www.startuploans.co.uk/ or 2) A credit union worker to talk with clients each Thursday www.fivelamps.org.uk/enterprise 3) A hairdresser who gives free haircuts to clients and their Although Angela had some money families to invest in her new business, it 4) Lunchtime food - soup, and or pies wasn’t enough to furnish and stock 5) Winter coats / clothing / baby equipment / toys / the salon. So Angela applied for a household items business loan through Five Lamps 6) A ‘cooking on a budget’ course (a four or six week course Start-Up Loan fund. Angela’s loan awaiting photo with food and recipes to take home) was approved and she is now the 7) A representative from The Thirteen group to discuss proud owner of Radiance Sunbed Salon, she has also employed one housing issues - one session per month member of staff and rents out a The Stockton team provide refreshments, a listening ear, and of course food. They have also run a CAP (Christians Against Hartbeat | P7 Poverty) budgeting course. When it comes to We have received many harvest thanksgiving3COUNTWRESTLING donations from Blinds & Shutters schoolsLIVE and churches. we’ve got it covered Thanks for your support The Tilery School sold their fresh food donations and raised Our aim is to offer our customers the best £500 for the food bank. possible products, service and price Residents embracing recycling messages PROFESSIONAL Plantation Shutters We have enjoyed fantastic community support. Conservatory Blinds • Roof Blinds Perfect Fit • Romans • Pleated My husband and I completed a ‘Land’s end to John O’Groats’ MORE residents than ever before are putting the correct items in Why some household items can’t be recycled WRESTLING Rollers • Wood Venetians cycle ride in July raising £1200 for the food bank - a great Verticals • Duo Rollers their grey bins, resulting in an increased level of recycling across in your grey bin experience! Patio Awnings Hartlepool. TH Quality Products SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER Grey bins became residents’ sole recycling container when Envelopes Unbeatable Prices the use of blue boxes ended in July, a change designed to make Envelopes have a high glue content. If large quantities are HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH HALL Lifetime Guarantee recycling easier and more convenient. received through the paper making process glue builds up on the finished product rollers and can causetears in the DOORS OPEN 18.30 Deal direct with the Councillor Marjorie James, Chair of Hartlepool Council’s finished sheets TICKETS START FROM £10 Manufacturers Neighbourhood Services Committee, said: “We are pleased with the impact of the change and would like to thank residents for their support. Cardboard egg boxes Egg boxes made from moulded pulp have a high “They have clearly taken on board what can and cannot be put glue content. This does not easily pulp and does in a grey bin and as a result more of the town’s waste is being not meet paper specification recycled.” There has previously been Takeaway pizza boxes a big problem with bagged The cardboard becomes soiled with grease and food waste – waste is hand- when a pizza is placed in the box. The soiled cardboard sorted at the first stage of can’t be recycled because fibres can’t be separated from the recycling process and oils during pulping bagged waste is always rejected due to the potential Glass cookware, window glass and mirrors TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM SHOWROOM OPEN health and safety risk The ingredients of glassware are different to those of container 44F Dukes Way, Teesside Ind Est, TS17 9LT posed by unseen contents glass used for bottles and jars. The two types of glass do not Chairman of Billingham Town Council, Cllr Mick Stoker opposite the Shell Garage near to Crazy Corner to reprocessing plant staff melt at the same temperature and if they are recycled together presentingTOURIST the cheque for INFORMATION £1120.23 to Jill Coyle, CENTREProject Manager Call 01642 762497 or 07931 135224 the resulting glass is unsuitable for container glass at Billingham Foodbank. This was from proceeds raised at our www.instyle-blinds.com – but more residents now 01429 890Summer 000 Event andWWW.3CW.CO.UK donations. 30 years experience • Family Business understand that only loose Toys and household plastic items items should be put into These can be made of varying different grades of plastics For more news on your community visit www.billinghamtowncouncil.co.uk their grey bins. and can contain electronics. They can break up and 5 Materials must also be fragment in the recycling process, causing other plastics grades to be contaminated Amtico Partner of Choice clean otherwise they cannot be recycled and, again, residents are being very supportive. Carrier bags, clingfilm and refuse sacks Councillor James added: “While there are still issues with some Carrier bags are made from many different types of design centre wrong items being placed in grey bins, including nappies, a lot of plastics and once they are collected with the other good progress has been made and I hope residents continue to recyclable material they can shred and become Visit our store where support us in our efforts to push up recycling levels.” contaminated with other materials. Carrier bags can also - Christmas - you will find a superb The Council is running an on-going publicity campaign to raise wrap themselves around recycling equipment display of the latest awareness of what can be put in a grey bin and, opposite, we list Christmas Lunch 12noon - 2pm designs from the UK’s Plant pots and seed trays some common items that cannot be recycled and explain why. They are usually made from PVC which is not suitable for leading carpets 1 Course £9 2 Courses £14 3 Courses £16 However, if residents are in any doubt recycling with the other plastics. Soil residue also blocks and flooring about a particular item they should recycling machinery Christmas Evening from 5pm manufacturers 1 Course £12 2 Courses £15 3 Courses £18 leave it out of their grey bin and put it Our Guarantee: in their green bin instead. Black plastic food trays Due to the carbon black dye used to make black food trays If a grey bin can’t be emptied New Year's Eve Free Estimates, they cannot be detected by the Automatic Near Infrared Celebrate with us - Top Entertainment Professional Advice because of what is in it, an orange (NIR) sorting systems used in most recycling processing tag, left, listing the items that cannot plants. If these trays get through the recycling process they 3 Course Menu only £29.50 includes choice of starters, Competitive Prices & be accepted will be attached to it. cause finished recycled bottles to become discoloured choice of main and choice of dessert Fitting to the highest Residents should remove the items standard Bottle tops CHRISTMAS DAY listed and put out the bin again at the The lids on plastic bottles are made of a different grade of Adult £69 Under 12 £35 Under 5s Free Call Peter on time of the next scheduled collection. plastic than the bottle itself. Mixing lids in with plastic bottles 01642 628181 diminishes the value of bottle-grade plastic. Also, bottle lids NEW YEARS DAY cannot be easily removed in the separation process and can or Residents are reminded that brown bin collections will Carvery open 12noon - 3pm cease at the end of October this year and resume at the end up contaminating the glass stream that is removed 07850 640318 start of March 2017. 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WITHIN Further information on recycling is available at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/recycle or by calling (01429) 523333. Residents can also check whether an item of waste can be recycled using an The Douglas Hotel Tel 01429 272038 online tool at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/recyclingchecklist Information is also available on Facebook Book on line at www.douglas-hotel.com Portrack Lane, Stockton TS18 2RB www.peterjacksonflooring.com at www.facebook.com/hartlepoolrecycling 2 Grange Road, Hartlepool TS26 8JA IF IN DOUBT LEAVE IT OUT! Hartbeat | P9 New apprentices The Children’s Hub join Council THE latest apprentices to be taken on by Hartlepool Council have Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees been welcomed to their new roles at a special event in the Civic Centre. Twenty one new recruits have recently joined the authority, taking the total number of apprentices to 45. What is The Children’s Hub? At the ceremony, Gill Alexander, the Council’s Chief Executive, congratulated the new apprentices on securing their posts and also The Children’s Hub is the first point of contact for praised the existing apprentices for their achievements to date. anyone who has a concern about the welfare or She said: “We need to recruit and invest in young people safety of a child or young person or thinks they because they are not just the future of this Council they are the future of the town. Council apprentices with Chief Executive Gill Alexander on the may need extra help and support. “There are lots of success stories at this Council involving steps of the Civic Centre When they are contacted, they will listen to what people who came in as apprentices and who have gone on to have really fulfilling careers.” they are being told and the different agencies The apprentices are working in a variety of disciplines across might share information with each other to try and a range of Council departments in the joint initiative with Hartlepool work out whether they can help. College of Further Education. Darren Hankey, Principal of Hartlepool College of Further Education, Katie Dignen, 17, who attended English Martyrs Sixth Form College, said: “We have an excellent working relationship with Hartlepool is doing a customer services apprenticeship within the Chief Executive’s Council and as an organisation they are always keen to create The Children’s Hub is a department. opportunities for local young people.” “The Council is a big organisation, very diverse and a good place to partnership between: work,” she said. • Hartlepool Borough Council • Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council • Cleveland Police Career advice at Here to help! • Health Partners Middleton Grange HARTBEAT readers are reminded that the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen’s Family Association (SSAFA) can offer help to local people. The Children’sWill I be told if someone contacts Hub The Theyour child or someoneChildren’s else at risk of harm or if it might HubYOUNG people and their parents are being offered free help and The oldest national service charity, SSAFA helps and HartlepoolChildren’s and Hub aboutStockton-on-Tees my child? affect the investigationHartlepool of a crime. and Stockton-on-Teesadvice on choosing the right career path at a special ‘Careers supports those currently serving in our armed forces, those Market’ to be held at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. who used to serve and their dependents. This includes those You can contact The Children’s Hub yourself to discuss Can information be shared without my Hartlepool Council and local secondary schools and colleges who did National Service and past and present Reserve Thewhether Children’s additional Hub help oris supporta partnership might be available. between: permission? The Children’s Hub is a partnership between:have teamed up to organise the free advice event on Saturday 1 Forces. October from 10am - 3pm. Councillor Allan Barclay, the Council’s Armed Forces If another professional or agency contacts The Children’s • Hartlepool Borough Council Yes, but only if The Children’s• Hartlepool Hub believe thatBorough your child Council Educational providers from across Hartlepool and the Champion, said: “One day’s paid service in any of the armed Hub about your child they should have discussed this with is being harmed, or might be harmed in the future or if surrounding boroughs, as well as a wide range of employers, will forces is all that is needed to qualify for assistance from you first. If they are contacted by a member of the public or sharing the information might help to stop or solve a crime. be on hand to offer information on direct routes into employment. • Stockton-on-Teesthey learn that a professional Borough or agency hasCouncil contacted them The Children’s Hub might• Stockton-on-Teesbe required to share your Borough Council SSAFA. without your knowledge they will try to let you know that information more widely where the law says they have to. Mark Rycraft, Middleton Grange Centre Manager, said: “The “Every year they provide a reliable, caring and trusted • Clevelandthis has happened. Police Your information will be• heldCleveland and shared securelyPolice in event will give people the chance to speak directly with more service to more than 50,000 people nationally and accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. than 30 employers and educational providers from across the approximately 150 people locally and it is important that • NorthThe only timeTees you and will not Hartlepool be told is if telling NHS you might put • North Tees and Hartlepool NHS region, helping them to make early decisions about future career people are aware of the help that they can give.” Foundation Trust Foundation Trust routes and enabling them to choose and support the right path SSAFA is based at Unit 5, Cameron’s Holdings, Mainsforth for themselves or their child.” Terrace and meets every Wednesday and Thursday between • Tees, Esk andTo Wear con tactValley the NHS Children’s Trust. Hub call 01429• Tees, 284284 Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust. 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to unite after neo-fascist stickers featuring a work for the good of all people in the Borough hate crime. I would like to reassure the local At City Dental we’re different. New range of offensive right-wing political slogans regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, language, community of Hartlepool that we would FREE Our modern approach to dentures means your new smile is constructed by Clinical Dental Technicians (CDT’s); a Patients and symbols appeared around the town. disability, national origin, religion, sexual encourage anyone who experiences hate crime Consultation dental care professional who has trained as a dental technician and taken further professional training enabling orientation or age.” to report it.” them to perform the clinical side of denture construction. Being treated by a CDT means there is no to-ing and fro- Welcome Hartlepool councillors recently unanimously ing eliminating the chance of miscommunication. voted to support a “Statement of Unity Against Councillor Akers-Belcher said: “It is The offensive stickers were immediately Racism and Religious Prejudice” moved by important that the Council takes a lead on this removed by the Council’s Enforcement Team. We are also a full service dental surgery offering to cater for all your dental needs. Our services include: L O V E Y O U R Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, the issue and promotes the same collective view. I To report offensive stickers/graffiti, call . 0% Finance T&C’s Apply . Teeth Whitening Leader of the Council and Chair of the Safer hope that the town as a whole will now come (01429) 523333. Hate crime can be reported . Private Crowns, Bridges & Veneers . Dental Implants – including All-on-4® Hartlepool Partnership. together to make a stand against all forms of online at www.report-it.org.uk/home or by . Outstanding General Dentistry . Dentures SMILE The Statement says: “All political parties racism and xenophobia and make it clear we calling 999 (emergency)/101 (non-emergency) actively promote the Council’s collective are not prepared to tolerate the actions of a or (01429) 523100. Spotlight on ‘All on 4’ Fixed Teeth in a Day.

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Funding has been extended until March 2017 to provide specialist individual support to parents, carers, children and young people who are involved in an Education, Health and Care Plan Needs Assessment or where your child is transferring from a Statement of Special Educational Need to an EHC Plan. Hart Primary School was recently rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. Trained Independent Supporters will work with you throughout the assessment process and they can explain each stage, help you get your views across and ensure that you take an active lead role in this process. Independent Support in Hartlepool is provided by Hartlepool Information, Advice and Top of the class Support Services and Hartlepool Carers. GREAT strides are being made in “outstanding” has increased to 89% which children and young Hartlepool to ensure that every school in is 3% above the national average of 86%. people of our town get the town is rated “good” or “outstanding” The improvements have also been made off to the best possible To find out more contact Hartlepool Information, Advice and Support Services by Ofsted by 2017. against a background of a tougher Ofsted start in life in our local on 01429 284876 or email [email protected] Councillor Hartlepool Council’s education chiefs set inspection framework which was introduced schools. Alan Clark. Or contact: Sue Harrison at Hartlepool Carers on 01429 283095 the ambitious target last year and following in 2012. “I am confident that or email [email protected] recent inspections Hartlepool schools are Councillor Alan Clark, Chair of the we can achieve our goal of ensuring that now performing above the national average. Council’s Children’s Services Committee, all Hartlepool schools are rated “good” or During the last year four secondary said: “The Council continues to work very “outstanding” by 2017 which would be a schools – Dyke House, the Pupil Referral closely with schools across the town to significant achievement. Unit, High Tunstall and Catcote – were all drive up standards and there has been “I would like to take this opportunity to judged to be “good”, while Hart Primary further excellent progress during the last 12 thank school staff, governors and students School was rated as “outstanding”. months. for their ongoing commitment and hard The overall proportion of Hartlepool “Education remains a top priority for work.” schools judged to be “good” or the Council and it is so important that the The Hartlepool Now website which helps people access a wide range of support and advice from across the town to help them live as independently as possible, is now available to Sit & Soak are proudly Full steam ahead download as an App on your mobile phone and tablet via Apple iStore and Google Play. introducing affordable bathing solutions. STUDENTS from four of the town’s secondary is coordinating the schools are involved in a new initiative to project, said: “The For more information on Hartlepool Now contact Rachel Hogg on improve their knowledge of key subjects and masterclasses have 01429 523652. If you would like to try out the App and see what advice and support it can give you, contact the Ricochet Service help them gain future employment. been fantastic and about their eligibility criteria for loaning a ‘tablet’ on 01429 851363. Year 9 (13/14 year-old) students from are helping to inspire English Martyrs, High Tunstall, Manor and our young people St Hild’s are participating in the STEAM about the vast range of commented: “It was great. Keep it going (science, technology, engineering, art and engineering opportunities. because it is a fantastic opportunity.” Retired Police mathematics) project which will culminate “It is really important that the students of our Public lectures also form part of the • Wheelchairs, bath lifts in a celebration event later this year at The town are equipped to take advantages of future programme with the next one from Gareth and stair lifts Handymen & Locksmiths Royal Institution in London. employment opportunities when they are ready Ellery, Senior Engineer and Business • No obligation free home Students have been attending a series for the world of work. Development Manager with Cathie Associates, demonstrations A network of trusted and reliable retired police of hands-on masterclass events involving “A good knowledge of STEAM subjects is taking place on Thursday 20 October. Also, officers who provide high quality handyman services • Distance no object problem-solving and interactive sessions vital for students as it will help them to carve Professor Lord Winston will be in town on to families, individuals and businesses in Hartlepool with industry experts, including Alby out a successful career in the future.” Wednesday 2 November to deliver High Tunstall’s Annual Science Lecture. For further LOCKS | CURTAINS | BLINDS | SHELVES | PICTURES | FLAT-PACKS Pattison of Hart Biologicals, Dave Bennett of Sessions are proving popular with EDF Energy and Lucy Teltley from The Royal students. One said: “Thank you for these details of the STEAM initiative contact Lynne TILING | GUTTERS | DRAINS | LIGHT FITTINGS | DRIPPING TAPS Society of Chemistry. masterclasses; I have met wonderful people Horton on (01429) 523267 or email UPVC REPAIR | PAINTING | CARPENTRY | GRAB RAILS & ALL ODD JOBS Lynne Horton of Hartlepool Council who and it has improved my confidence.” Another [email protected] Part exchange welcome. Written details on request. All major credit cards accepted. 0800 255 0 255 www.trustinblue.com Call Michael on 01642 915236 • 0191 4846330 Education in Hartlepool Ready, steady, stop: You’ll be sorely missed Bob Hartbeat | P15

TRIBUTES have been paid to hugely- he will always be Sir Bob Farrow.” How will you quit respected community leader Bob Farrow Councillor Kevin Cranney, Deputy Leader MBE following his sudden death. of Hartlepool Council and a centre trustee, Bob, 75, lived all his life in Belle Vue and added: “Having known Bob all my life, I find this Stoptober? his unswerving loyalty to the area earned him it difficult to put into words what he meant to recognition in the 2006 New Year Honours me and everyone he met. He was my friend, List. colleague, father figure and confidant. I and STOPTOBER – the 28-day stop smoking Bob was the first manager of Belle Vue everyone else he met always found him to campaign – is back. Community Sports and Youth Centre when it be Helpful, Enthusiastic, Resourceful and Based on research that people quitting smoking for 28-days are opened in 1985 and he continued in the role Organised - a real HERO. Bob was the Mother five times more likely to quit for good, Public Health England and until 2007 – firmly establishing it at the heart Teresa of the Belle Vue area - a true saint. I Fresh are encouraging Hartlepool’s smokers to take part in this of the community. am lucky to have known him and feel sorry for year’s campaign, which starts on October 1. Close friend and current manager Alex those he had not yet met. He will be missed L-R: Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher (Leader of Hartlepool Council), not only by me but everyone he came into Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, Leader of Hartlepool Sam Gustard (Stop Smoking Facilitator, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Sedgwick said: “Bob’s passing has left Belle Council, said: “Everyone’s quitting journey is different and however Foundation Trust), Carole Johnson (Head of Health Improvement at Vue without its staunchest supporter. He was contact with.” they choose to quit Stoptober can support them. Hartlepool Council), Leanne Watson (Stop Smoking Facilitator, North a real community leader – loyal, respected, Ray Priestman, Chair of Hartlepool Bob Farrow and his wife Roni at Buckingham “I’m sure we all know someone – a family member, friend or Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust), and Martyn Willmore constant and popular - and a truly good man.” Economic Forum, who first met Bob at a Palace where he received his MBE. work colleague – who is trying to quit and we need to give them (Performance Improvement Delivery Manager at Fresh). Councillor Alan Clark, Chair of the centre “business breakfast” meeting, said: “I sat at and Chair of Hartlepool Council’s Children’s the same table and Bob asked me if I would our encouragement and understanding so that with our help they Bob’s passion for Hartlepool as a whole Services Committee, grew up in the area be willing to volunteer some of my time can stop smoking.” meant that his influence also stretched beyond and was close to Bob. He said: “Bob was and accountancy experience into helping Louise Wallace, Hartlepool’s Director of Public Health, added: Belle Vue. more than a resident, he was an institution. him with his sports centre project in Belle “With help from the Stoptober campaign and your local Stop If you want to quit you’re up to four times more likely to succeed Malcolm Walker, former Director of the His warm, bubbly character resonated with Vue. That was over 25 years ago and here Smoking Service, which now also welcomes smokers who want with NHS support. Pop into your local pharmacy, ask at your GP, Hartlepool New Deal for Communities (NDC) everyone. Bob saw the good in everybody I am still supporting the centre which has to use their own e-cigs to help them quit, and the support of your or call Stockton and Hartlepool NHS Stop Smoking Service on regeneration programme of which Bob was an no matter their background or reputation. become part of my life. Bob had that way (01642) 383819. elected resident member and Vice-Chair from family and friends, you can kick smoking into touch and start He pushed young people to follow their with people. He is probably the kindest, Further advice – including details of the stop smoking services 2001-2011, recalled: “Bob and Roni spent looking forward to a healthier, happier future.” dreams and achieve the best they could most forgiving and understanding person available in Hartlepool – can be found at www.nth.nhs.uk/ many evenings in meetings across Hartlepool, To sign up to the nation’s biggest mass quit attempt, search when there was nobody in the family setting I have ever known. He saw the good in encouraging residents to get involved in Stoptober online or visit www.smokefree.nhs.uk/stoptober stopsmoking willing to do so. everybody and I am much a better man for their communities and inspiring them with “He would stand by people through thick having known him for so many years.” examples of what had been achieved in Belle and thin as he did with me when I was at my Bob, married to Roni for almost 55 years Vue.” lowest ebb. Bob made a lasting impression on with two sons – Stephen and the late Paul Ex-elected Mayor of Hartlepool Stuart my life and I shall never forget him. He was – and three grandsons, was also a great Drummond, a former NDC board member the first person I spoke to after my election as family man. and a trustee at the centre, says: “Bob gave World Mental a councillor in 2014 – he had waited up by Roni described their marriage as a true thousands of hours of his time to help make the phone until I called at 3am! The only real partnership and revealed: “Right up until his Hartlepool, especially Belle Vue, a better surprise is that he was never knighted for his death I got a bunch of roses off him every Health Day place and it is absolutely fair to say that he commitment to public service, but in my eyes week!” succeeded.” PLANS have been announced for a free A closer look at...potatoes, bread, rice, event in Hartlepool to mark World Mental Health Day. pasta and other starchy carbohydrates The day is observed on October 10 every year, with the overall objective of raising Memorial stone tribute to community stalwarts Starchy food is a really important part of a healthy diet and should make up awareness of mental health issues. A SPECIAL tribute has been paid to the The inscription reads: “This memorial stone Housing Hartlepool is delighted to have been just over a third of the food we eat. Choose higher-fibre, wholegrain varieties The event at Hartlepool Borough Hall, called memory of two residents who played a is to honour the memory of Muriel Boreland & involved with the Council and Taylor Wimpey when you can by purchasing whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, or simply leaving Strictly Mental Health, will give members of key role in a multi-million pound housing Morris Nelson who both worked tirelessly for in helping bring forward this development. It the skins on potatoes. the public the opportunity to talk to staff and regeneration scheme in Hartlepool. the benefits of the residents of the Raby Estate is a real honour to be part of this memorial Base your meals around starchy carbohydrate foods. So, you could: volunteers from the many support services that A memorial stone has been placed on the of Hartlepool”. to both Muriel and Morris and to mark the • start the day with a wholegrain breakfast cereal; choose one lower in salt and operate in the town. Free soup, buns and refreshments will also site of the Headway development off Raby John Driver, Land and Planning Director fantastic part they played in the development.” sugars Road to recognise the contributions of Muriel with Taylor Wimpey North East, said: “Along • have a sandwich for lunch be available at the event – which is being held from 1pm - 4pm - and there will be the Boreland and Morris Nelson. with our partners, we are proud of our role in • round off the day with potatoes, pasta or rice as a base for your evening meal Prior to their deaths in 2009 and 2005 regenerating this area of North Hartlepool. It opportunity for people to have some fun and Some people think starchy food is fattening, but gram for gram it contains less respectively, the community stalwarts worked is only right that the determination of Muriel show off their dancing skills. than half the calories of fat. You just need to watch the fats you add when you’re tirelessly to ensure the resident-led scheme Boreland and Morris Nelson is recognised and Councillor Stephen Thomas, Chair of cooking and serving this sort of food, because that’s what increases the calorie - which has seen almost 300 low-demand lives on for future generations to see.” Hartlepool Council’s Adult Services Committee, content. obsolete terraced properties replaced with 183 Councillor Kevin Cranney, Chair of said: “This free event is ideal for anyone new modern family homes - was delivered Hartlepool Council’s Regeneration Services Why choose wholegrain? wanting to talk to someone or needing support successfully. Committee, said: “It is sad that they are no for a family member or friend. Wholegrain food contains more fibre than white or refined starchy food, and often The memorial stone was designed and longer with us, but I’m pleased that members “One in four of us will experience some more of other nutrients. We also digest wholegrain food more slowly so it can help placed on the site by developers Taylor of their families were able to be present at the kind of mental health problem at some time us feel full for longer. Wholegrain food includes wholemeal and wholegrain bread, Wimpey who worked in partnership with unveiling of the memorial stone to witness the in our life and there are lots of organisations in high regard in which both of these remarkable pitta and chapatti, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, wholegrain breakfast cereals Hartlepool Council, Housing Hartlepool (part (Front) Victor Tumilty, brother of Muriel Boreland, Hartlepool that can offer free and confidential and whole oats. of the Thirteen Group) and the Homes and people continue to be held.” his wife Sheila, Irene Nelson, Morris’ wife, and their support.” Remember, you can also purchase high fibre white versions of bread and pasta Communities Agency following a successful Mark Dutton, Head of Development at daughter Janette Cooper at the memorial stone with For further information telephone Housing Hartlepool, said: “As a leading (back row) representatives of Hartlepool Council, which will help to increase your fibre intake using a like-for-like substitute of your Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in respect (01429) 284371. of the site in 2007. provider of high quality housing in the town, Housing Hartlepool and Taylor Wimpey North-East. family favourites. SchoolHartbeat | P16 admissions Reducing the THE FUTURE OF Entry into Year 7 (Secondary risk of diabetes TEES VALLEY School) and Reception (Primary HELP is available to people identified as being at risk of Tees Valley Combined Authority was officially created in April 2016. Its purpose School) in September 2017 developing type 2 diabetes. is to drive economic growth and job creation in the area. It is a partnership of Escape Diabetes Act Now (EDAN) is a preventative programme run five authorities; Hartlepool, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland Parents of children due to start primary or secondary school in by Hartlepool Council’s Public Health Department that combines September 2017 are being invited to apply for places. and Stockton, working with the business community and other partners. supervised exercise with healthy eating advice. Pre-diabetic adults referred by their GP surgery receive up to 12 By working together, the Combined Authority is able to As part of the Tees Valley’s Devolution Deal with central Secondary school admissions for entry into Year 7 in months of support from the Sport and Physical Activity Team and maximise the resources, which can be brought into the area, government, residents of Tees Valley will be able to September 2017 Health Trainer Service. for investment in our local economy, and to create jobs. It elect a Tees Valley Mayor on Thursday 4 May 2017. The If your child’s date of birth falls between 1st September 2005 Health and Exercise Co-ordinator Lorraine Harrison said: “We means that important decisions on such things as investment new Mayor will then work with Council Leaders and and 31st August 2006, your child is due to move up to secondary want to make as many people as possible aware of the existence can be made here, rather than in Westminster and Whitehall. others to oversee the work of the Combined Authority, school in September 2017. of this service. The Combined Authority is currently delivering programmes to and be accountable to the public for its decisions. You should already have received an information letter via your “It’s all about lifestyle intervention – increasing physical activity improve business growth, transport, infrastructure and skills. child’s primary school. whilst making beneficial changes to eating habits. Working together means there is a stronger voice representing the Tees Valley, giving the area greater influence and resources “The programme is flexible and convenient for people taking to improve our local economy. Primary school admissions for entry into Reception part. It operates from a range of venues and is completely person- Class in September 2017 centred, with activities tailored to meet the needs of individuals. If your child’s date of birth falls between 1st September 2012 For example, someone may prefer to go to the swimming pool to and 31st August 2013, your child is due to commence full-time exercise but for other people social dance or walking programmes SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES education in September 2017. might be more appealing forms of activity.” One of the key roles of Tees Valley Combined An information letter will be sent via your child’s current nursery Type 2 diabetes can eventually lead to nerve damage, kidney Authority is supporting local businesses to help problems, loss of limbs, eye damage and increased risk of heart school week commencing 14th November 2016. them grow and prosper and showcase the area for disease. the skill and ingenuity which we know thrives here. We strongly recommend that you submit your application online. However, if people can maintain life style changes in the long All the information you need is available on Hartlepool Council’s term they can dramatically reduce their diabetes risk. Higher blood Merlin Flex Ltd, which is based on the town’s Park View website and the easiest way to apply is online at sugar levels can be reversed. Industrial Estate, specialises in the design, manufacture www.hartlepool.gov.uk/schooladmissions Paper application forms and assembly of flexible circuit boards for the aerospace, can, however, be obtained from your child’s primary school or from automotive, medical, robotics and telecoms industries. Hartlepool Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (address It was awarded a Let’s Grow grant of approx. £70,000 from below). the Regional Growth Fund which enabled it to expand the workforce further and grow the business. Please ensure we receive your application (either online or on Its products are being used around the world including in paper) by the closing date: Pictured from left to right are Peter Shields and Neil Kenley of Tees Valley the Red Bull Formula 1 racing car steering wheel and the Combined Authority, Peter Sly from BE Group, Mark Merifield, Councillor Kevin • Secondary applications can be made from 1st September 2016 Aldebaran/Softbank ‘PEPPER’ humanoid. Cranney and Antony Steinberg and Denise Ogden of Hartlepool Council. and the round closes on 31st October 2016 • Secondary National Offer Day - 1st March 2017 • Primary applications can be made from 14th November 2016 and the round closes on 15th January 2017 MULTI-MILLION POUND INVESTMENT FOR COLLEGE Mike Shipley with Senior Health Trainer Pam Cairns. • Primary National Offer Day - 16th April 2017 Construction of the new building at The university-level campus The new facility is an integral part of Cleveland College of Art & Design is required additional teaching the Church Street Innovation & Skills making fantastic progress thanks to £8.3 space and a new facility to quarter; it will support the growing creative Please get in touch with the Admissions Team if you have any million of Local Growth Funding approved keep them at the forefront industries, help even more start-up questions. Contact details are below. Mike Shipley was referred to the programme last year after of art and design education businesses and create jobs. The project is by Tees Valley Combined Authority. medical tests showed high glucose levels in his blood. A establishments in the UK. on track to be complete by Easter next year. subsequent HbA1c blood test indicated signs of diabetes. He said: “The programme has assisted me with sessions in School Admissions a gym, both at Mill House Leisure Centre and Brierton Sports Centre, that have resulted in me getting back into a healthy Hartlepool Centre for Excellence in Teaching & exercise routine. Since February, I have also attended healthy Learning (CETL), Brierton Lane, Hartlepool, eating sessions. TS25 4BY “My weight has reduced by over half a stone, I am sleeping better and feel much healthier. I am much more conscious of the Primary Admissions - 01429 523765 types and amounts of food I eat. Secondary Admissions - 01429 523768 “The EDAN programme has been of great assistance in getting me back on track and further tests at my doctor’s practice have Main Elevation to Church Street Main Elevation to Church Street Twitter In Year School Transfers - 01429 284368 indicated that my HbA1c blood results are reducing. @TeesValleyCA “Overall, I am delighted with the assistance and advice given Email : To find out more about Tees Valley Combined Authority and very grateful for the resulting positive outcomes for myself.” Linked In Twitter [email protected] or please visit www.teesvalley-ca.gov.ukTeesValleyCA @TeesValleyCA [email protected] For more information people can contact Lorraine Harrison on (01429) 284363 or e-mail [email protected] They can also go to www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk Twitter Facebook Linked In @TeesValleyCA TeesValleyCA TeesValleyCA

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Supported housing transforms lives

Online, by phone, of older residents in person SUPPORTED living accommodation is helping older residents in Hartlepool live independently for longer. Whatever your circumstances, the Thirteen Group has a range of affordable housing options including extra care schemes, sheltered OurOnline, website bymakes phone, it easier forin you person to contact housing and housing to cater for complex needs. your Council on-line, with more services than Accommodation and support is flexible and specially tailored to suit your requirements, whether it’s simply for a sense of security or ever available at the touch of a button assistance with daily tasks. The developments feature spacious one and two bedroom do it online at apartments with a contemporary living space, with many also benefiting from a level access shower and assisted bathroom on site. www.hartlepool.gov.uk Schemes benefit from full privacy while offering the chance to keep an active social life and remain in the heart of the community. Many Betty with Rachael Bailey, Support Officer for the scheme also include contemporary communal spaces such as lounges, bistros Useful Contact Numbers and hairdressers. Betty Snowdon, 95, is just one of the residents whose life has been “After being offered a flat, she no longer feels anxious about her transformed since moving into supported living accommodation. medication and has only been admitted to hospital twice. Mrs Snowdon, who is registered blind and has dementia, moved “The staff have been great and are always on hand to provide Benefits (01429) 284188 into Laurel Gardens in Hartlepool after a number of visits to hospital support – I’m so relieved that we’ve found a home to suit her needs.” Citizens Advice Hartlepool is now offering an energy and fuel advice because of missed night time medication. Council Tax: Enquiries (01429) 284277 Recovery (01429) 284166 We offer extra care and sheltered housing properties in Hartlepool service. We can offer advice and assistance with all of your electricity and She was moved in to a rehabilitation flat for a period of respite care gas supply issues and problems. and the wider Tees Valley for affordable rent, shared ownership and Parking and Travel (01429) 523331 where staff on site were able to manage her medication and other daily outright sale. We are at 87 Park Road, Hartlepool and our drop-in sessions are Monday, care needs. Waste, Environment and Highways (01429) 523333 To find out more about what’s available, get in touch with our Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.30am and 3.00pm. Betty’s daughter Marilynn said: “Mum settled in to the scheme so expert team on 0300 111 1000 or email Housing (01429) 523336 Our telephone advice service is available on 01429 408401 at the quickly that I asked if she could move in permanently. [email protected] Registrars (01429) 523337 following times: Monday from 9.30am to 3.00pm, Wednesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm, Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. You can also email us at: Social Care: Adults (01429) 523390 Children (01429) 284284 [email protected]

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Go that extra mile!

MOVE a Mile is a motivational campaign run by Hartlepool Council’s Sport and Physical Join the Hartlepool Move Activity Team to get more town residents active. a Memory Mile Walk People can complete a mile in a way that best suits them, including THE Hartlepool Move a Memory Mile Walk will take place in walking, cycling, swimming and jogging - or even crawling for the and around Ward Jackson Park on Sunday October 2 to support youngest residents of the town! Hartlepool working towards being a Dementia Friendly Community. Gemma Ptak, the Council’s Sport and Physical Activity Manager, The free event, which aims to raise awareness of those living with said: “We all live in a busy society where physical activity has to fit in dementia, is open to people of all ages and abilities. around work, family and other daily tasks and this campaign aims to There will be a fully accessible, low-level walk around Ward recognise that. Jackson Park and a slightly longer walk that will include surrounding “Whether people want to get active for health or competitive areas for those who wish to go a little further. reasons or merely to socialise with friends or family, we aim to To express an interest contact Hartlepool Council’s Sport and support and encourage them.” Physical Activity Team on (01429) 284047 or email spat@ To sign up to the campaign and begin earning rewards go to www. hartlepool.gov.uk Entries will be accepted on the day. Registration gethartlepoolactive.co.uk and click on the “Activities” tab. Select opens at 10am and the walk begins at 11am. Meet at the Place in Daily Sessions “Move a Mile” from the drop-down list. the Park. 10.30am | 12.30pm | 2.30pm By clicking on the “Find a Route” box you can also download maps There will be an opportunity to raise money via sponsorship on Under 5’s session 20th December 10.30am showing a number of different one mile routes around the town. the day and there will also be a range of other activities and stalls for T O B OOK T E L: 01429 284584 The website also has a wide range of other information about how walkers and their supporters to enjoy. OR VISIT US AT SUMME RHILL VISITOR CE NTRE The event is also linked to World Dementia Day which took place £10.00 per child* you can rise to the challenge and start to Move a Mile! Sessions to be held at Summerhill Country Park, Summerhill Lane, Hartlepool TS25 4LL. on September 21, and Old People’s Day which is on October 1. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing. Going *pfestiverice includes one adult. Additional adults £2 each. at Booking is essential as spaces are limited. .co.uk SummerhillLike us on Facebook summerhillcountrypark Mums are on the move! A HARTLEPOOL country park has announced plans for the return of a popular seasonal event. Wintertide festival BUGGY Fitness sessions Summerhill Country Park and Visitor Centre will be holding a special have moved back to their event, Christmas Magic at Summerhill, from Sunday December 18 to usual venue of Brierton Tuesday December 20. set to sparkle Sports Centre. The event will include a professional story teller, carols and crafts. Buggy Fitness offers There will also be an outdoor orienteering-style Xplorer trail with a A WINTER festival of arts, music, film and community spirit new mums the chance Christmas theme and people will be able to play their own part in the will set Hartlepool’s ancient Headland aglow in November. to exercise while their event by donning fancy dress or wearing a Christmas jumper. Magical illuminations, a lantern parade, live music, an outdoor babies stay in their push There will be three sessions each day which will be held from festive market, cinema screenings and community choirs are just chair. Active play running 10.30am to 12 noon, 12.30pm to 2pm and from 2.30pm to 4pm. The some of the fun events in the Wintertide Festival from Friday 25th alongside the sessions 10.30am session on Tuesday December 20 will be a special session for to Sunday 27th November and almost all of it is free. under 5s. is provided for older The large-scale event – which will take place at key locations The feedback following Christmas Magic at Summerhill in 2015 children, aged 2-5. across the heart of the Headland – is being organised by a was excellent. Gem Palmer said: “Fantastic event! We loved how the Hartlepool Sport and Physical Activity Team The exercise sessions, part of the Mums on partnership of key organisations in the area including the storytelling room was set up – magical!” James Sinclair commented: invite you to the Halloween Xplorer!!! the Move initiative run by Hartlepool Council’s Sport and Physical Hartlepool Carnival Committee, the Headland Local History “The event was excellent and well planned. The storytelling and venue Activity Team, aim to increase fitness, improve muscle tone and Group, the Headland Parish Council, St Hilda’s Church, St were lovely.” Tuesday 25th October provide an opportunity for socialising. Helen’s and St Bega’s primary schools and the Heugh Gun Adam Reah, from Summerhill Country Park and Visitor Centre, said: The sessions take place on Thursdays from 9.30-10.30am Battery Museum. The event is being supported by Hartlepool Ward Jackson Park, 1pm - 3pm “This event was really popular last year and really does offer something and all mums wishing to take part must have had their post-natal Borough Council. for children of all ages. All ages and abilities welcome. Cost: £1 per check-up from their health professional which usually occurs On all three evenings there will be a chance to see the “We are particularly delighted that the professional story teller Chris person. Meet at the Place in the Park, This is a around six weeks after birth. Headland in a very different way thanks to some striking Connaughton – who has many years experience of providing storytelling For more information or to book a place mums should e-mail illumination, including dramatic projections which will throw fancy dress Halloween themed Xplorer event and drama events in schools – is joining us. [email protected] or call (01429) 284050. They can also light and life onto St Hilda’s Church, the Borough Hall and the “Our Christmas post box will also be in reception for your letters to nearby port. For more information or to book, please call just turn up on the day. Santa. Summerhill really does have something on offer for everyone over Throughout the weekend anyone looking for a specialist gift The Mums on the Move initiative also offers exercise classes for the festive season.” 01429 284048, email [email protected]. is invited to explore the outdoor festive market in the Town expectant mums, including aqua-natal and Pilates sessions. Tickets for Christmas Magic at Summerhill are £10 per child; this uk or visit www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/ Square, while on Sunday the Borough Hall will play host to a More information is available at www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/ includes one free adult with each child. Additional adults can pay £2. orienteering craft market offering a wide range of unusual items. mumsonthemove Booking is essential as spaces are limited. People can book in person at Summerhill Visitors Centre or by calling (01429) 284584.

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Head to museum for GET SET a fantastic day out OUTLOOK It’s an exciting time to visit The National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool. ADVICE INFORMATION support There are big plans for the site, to tell the whole story of the Royal Navy in Hartlepool, from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the present day. But popular OUR ADVICE CENTRE HAS BEEN GIVING HELP AND SUPPORT TO The world’s yours for the taking THOSE WITH EPILEPSY AND THEIR CARERS SINCE 1987 annual events, such as Spoo-Quay at Halloween, will return. You’re on the brink of a new adventure. Exciting things to do at What’s it going to be? Help support our cause by shopping in our Whatever you choose at East Durham College, three charity shops we have in Hartlepool Hartlepool’s quayside we’ll help you get set for the real world with Visitors watching one of the scenes in the The new team at Hartlepool brings together old and new expertise museum’s Fighting Ships experience. real industry training facilities to build on the past successes of the HMS Trincomalee Trust and and high quality courses. Hartlepool Borough Council. General Manager of the museum, Roslyn Adamson, said: “It’s an Our full-time courses have strong incredibly exciting time to be part of the museum and there is so much links with industry and include Forthcoming events 79 PARK ROAD - THE ARCHES for people to explore on the site. Whether it’s going on board HMS real hands-on work experience. 199 YORK ROAD 104 OXFORD ROAD Trincomalee, the oldest floating warship in Europe, being in the thick Fans of the popular Spoo-Quay Halloween event will be delighted to of the action with guns being fired into the sea, or just walking around know that it is returning this year on October 28 and 29. Open Evenings - 5pm-7pm PLEASE KEEP YOUR DONATIONS COMING IN - CALL 01429 297008 FOR A FREE COLLECTION And new for this year is The Hartlepool Folk Festival which is taking the beautiful historic quayside, we really feel there is something for For free advice and information place at the museum site, where some performances can be seen and Peterlee Campus, Wednesday 5th October everyone – and we’re looking to build on that. call 01429 297007 “It’s been a busy summer season so far with visitors continuing heard with a valid museum ticket. Houghall Campus, Wednesday 12th October or call into our centre at to enjoy our unique live musket and cannon demonstrations on the Roslyn added: “We’re coming to the end of the summer season but 79 Park Road, The Arches, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 7PW quayside and our atmospheric walkthrough ‘Fighting Ships’ experience, there are some really exciting community events happening here over Email: [email protected] the coming weeks. where visitors can see the everyday drama of life on board a ship from www.epilepsyoutlook.org.uk “The ever popular Spoo-Quay is back and that is the main focus of the 1800s. eastdurham.ac.uk Reg Charity No 701140 “Being part of The National Museum of the Royal Navy gives us our efforts at the moment. It’s always really well-attended by residents access to fantastic resources and expertise that will be a huge benefit in in Hartlepool and the wider community. We’re also working with a local creating a first class visitor experience.” college to help with the event. Working with children in the local community has always been an “New to the site this year, the Hartlepool Folk Festival is being important part of what The National Museum of the Royal Navy is all held on site between October 21 and 23. People who pay to visit the about and at Hartlepool, new workshops are being created for school museum will get to see and hear some of the festival on site.” visits. And those wishing to celebrate an occasion in a special way can do For a fantastic day out at The National Museum of the Royal so in the unique setting of the historic quayside, whether it’s weddings, Navy Hartlepool, call the museum on 01429 860077 or visit nmrn.org.uk/Hartlepool birthdays or other functions. One recent review of their experience at the site said “We came The Flagship For more information on Hartlepool Folk Festival, visit R E S T A U R A N T here for nostalgia; it has got better and better”. Another said “It is www.hartlepoolfolkfest.co.uk improving with every visit, fantastic”.

Have a drink on us! Dine well for less They’re back! EXCLUSIVE Early Bird Sunday Hartbeat Reader Offer Menu Lunches The popular Spoo-Quay event returns on 2 courses £13.00 3 courses £15.00 Staff members Wendy Clark, Wendy Rogan and Roslyn October 28 and 29. Quote ‘Hartbeat’ and get a 3 Courses for £10, Adamson are pictured onboard HMS Trincomalee. FREE* glass of house wine 5.00 - 6.30pm EVERY SUNDAY

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Weekly Move to music! Local OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Classes Residents of Hartlepool can get healthier, have fun and Why not treat your family to one of meet new friends by taking part in two dance initiatives. They are being urged to join Dancercise and FitSteps sessions our famous sunday dinners acrossC the town.A LLING ALL Dancercise offers low-intensity exercise to music. Sessions Serving you breakfasts, Deliveries available. take place on Mondays from 1:15-2:15pm at Summerhill and sandwiches, salads, Buffets, outside catering on Thursdays from 1:15-2:15pm at Brierton Sports Centre. dinners, savouries, cakes, and pie & peas available FitSteps offers a Strictly-style workout, but on an individual desserts and drinks basis. Sessions take place at Brierton Sports Centre on Open from 7.30am - 3.30pm (Sat & Sun from 8.30am) Wednesdays from 1-2pm and on Thursdays from 7-8pm. TheV sessions Oare aimed at adults,L bothU male andN female, and TEERS A watery world of cost £2. No previous experience of dance is required and people Summer sailing can FturnE EupL on GtheO day.O Alternatively,D IN H forA moreRT informationLEPO OL IS confidence, skill and fun! e-mail [email protected] or call (01429) 284047 It’s safe to say you’ll burst with pride as you hailed a huge watch your baby journey from the early days classes held... of gentle floating, kicking and splashing to CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS TO wriggling, giggling and jumping in! at High Tunstall FGH A5 Volunteering_Layout 1 02/09/2016 14:37 Page 1 success main pool and You can trust us to take the very best care of you and your little one. Our world-class teachers hydro pool and FEEL VALUED GAIN EXPERIENYOUNGCE people in Hartlepool proved they’ve got what it takes to could have trained as private pilots – five times English Martyrs, over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us. both in Hartlepool become accomplished sailors when they took to the water during We won’t entrust your child (or our reputation) BE REWARDED GET INVOLVED IMPROVE YOtheUR summer CV holidays – some for the very first time. to anyone less than the best! Over 50 young people aged 8-16 went sailing during August, CALLING ALL participating in a range of courses organised by Hartlepool Council’s To give your baby a splashing start call SHARE ABILITY AND TALENFeelT GoodS in Hartlepool project in partnership with the Tees & 01642 711 734 Hartlepool Yacht Club (THYC), and most achieved a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) certificate. Let’s teach your baby to swim! www.waterbabies.co.uk VOLUNTEERS Those who took part were of varying abilities, ranging from FEEML GOAOD KIN HEAR TFLEPROOIL EISNDS INCREAcompleteSE novices just learning to sail through to those who attend regular Friday evening sessions at the club in Hartlepool marina. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS TO Micky Early, Sailing Activator with Feel Good in Hartlepool, said: FEOEL PVALPUEOD GRAINT EXUPERNIENICTE IES BUIL“All Dof the youngsters were able to achieve the awards they were Is your bus pass aiming for which was great. They have now been invited to come BE REWARDED GET INVOLVED IMPROVE YOUR CV and join in the Friday night sessions.” SHCAROE NABFILIITDYEANNDC TEALE&NTSSELF-ESTEEMThe Feel Good in Hartlepool team, through its partnership with VALID? THYC, offers sailing opportunities for all. If you would like to try MATKheE F eFeRl GIEoNodD inS HIaNrtlCepRoEoAl TSeaEm are looking for voluntesailingers t oplease e-mail [email protected] or call (01429) Have you been 284052. Ticket machines on local bus services now indicate if a assist in their fantastic range of sports programmes, projects Concessionary Travel Pass is not valid for travel. If a pass OPPORTUNITIES BUanIdL Dev ents. is not valid, it may have been cancelled by the card issuer. involved in a road A pass would be cancelled if it has been reported as lost or COTNheF IvDolEuNntCeeEr &patShEwLaFy- wESillT pErEoMvide you with training opportu n ities stolen, it is being used fraudulently by someone other than The Feel Gaonodd in sHaurtplepool rTeta ym oarue lotohkirnog uforg vohlu nyteoerus tro development as a volunRunningteer. for the rightful pass holder or if the pass holder is no longer assist in their fantastic range of sports programmes, projects traffic accident in the entitled to concessionary travel. 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If the fare is not paid then travel will gradual progression over a10-week block of sessions. be refused. 01429 28404114 4or 2e-9ma 2il f8ee4lg4oo1d@4h aortrle peo-oml.goav.uikl [email protected] Call one of our experts today to For people who are already running but not quite ready to join Pass-holders are also reminded to check their pass is still .co.uk a club we have an Aspire Group which, again, offers sessions start your claim with a valid by viewing the expiry date displayed on the front. gethartlepoolactive @gethpoolactive .co.uk in 10-week blocks. Both groups offer a chance to run with like- If this date has passed then the card is no longer valid. minded people and develop your running skills and confidence. FREE INITIAL INTERVIEW gethartlepoolactive @gethpoolactive For more information, including start dates, email feelgood@ hartlepool.gov.uk or call (01429) 284045. 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HartbeatFuture | P26 Hartlepool Council meetings Improving access Please note that Council meetings may Regeneration Services Committee Monday 5th December at 10am be subject to change. If you plan to attend Friday 7th October at 9.30am please check on the Council’s website or Friday 4th November at 9.30am Safer Hartlepool Partnership to employment call the number below. Friday 2nd December at 9.30am Friday 18th November at 10am HUNDREDS of metres of shared cycleway/walkway and a new road Full Council Planning Committee Emergency Planning Joint Committee Thursday 27th October at 7pm Wednesday 19th October at 10am Wednesday 30th November at 1pm crossing for pedestrians and cyclists are to be built in Hartlepool to Wednesday 16th November at 10am make it easier for people to reach work. Finance and Policy Committee Children’s Strategic Partnership The A689 Cycleway (phase 1) will involve the construction of 475 Monday 26th September at 10am Licensing Committee Tuesday 27th September at 4pm metres of new shared cycleway/walkway from the entrance of the Monday 31st October at 10am Wednesday 28th September at 10am Queens Meadow Enterprise Zone to Truro Drive. Monday 28th November at 10am North East Regional Joint Health Scrutiny At the other end of town, the Access to Oakesway scheme will see Audit and Governance Committee Committee the construction of a new pedestrian/cycling crossing across the A179 Adult Services Committee Thursday 20th October at 10am Thursday 27th October at 10am Thursday 6th October at 10am Thursday 17th November at 10am dual carriageway close to the junction with Warren Road. A small Thursday 3rd November at 10am Thursday 8th December at 10am For more information amount of work will be carried out at either side of the new crossing to Thursday 1st December at 10am about the Council’s connect it to existing pathways on the Bishop Cuthbert side of the road North & Coastal Neighbourhood Forum committees and how and to improve road markings on the Oakesway Industrial Estate side. Tony Davison at scene of A179 crossing Children’s Services Committee Wednesday 7th December at 10am you can get involved Over £200,000 of Local Growth Fund support has been approved Tuesday 4th October at 4pm pick up a copy of this for the two schemes by the Tees Valley Combined Authority – the Tuesday 8th November at 4pm South & Central Neighbourhood Forum free booklet from all body driving economic growth and job creation in the boroughs of Tuesday 6th December at 4pm Wednesday 7th December at 2pm main Council buildings, including libraries, or Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar and Cleveland “The first phase of the A689 scheme is part of a wider Neighbourhood Services Committee Health & Wellbeing Board call 01429 523568. and Darlington. A further £40,000 is coming via Hartlepool Council’s vision to establish a cycle/pedestrian route along the full length of Tuesday 25th October at 10am Monday 17th October at 10am Local Transport Plan. the A689 from the border with the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees to Tuesday 22nd November at 10am Monday 14th November at 10am Both schemes are part of the Combined Authority’s Sustainable Hartlepool town centre. Access to Employment programme which aims to develop the Tees “The new crossing will provide a much-needed link between large Valley area as a high-value, low-carbon economy which promotes residential areas in the north of the town to the Oakesway Industrial diversity and inclusivity and aims to ensure that employment Estate Enterprise Zone.” opportunities are open to all residents. Work on both schemes is due to be completed by March next year. Councillors’ ward surgeries Tony Davison, Hartlepool Council’s Sustainable Travel Officer, said:

For details of your local councillor(s) contact Hartlepool Council on (01429) manor house 523702 or 523704. Anyone intending to attend a surgery is advised to check that Councillors:Marjorie James (Labour) l Allan Barclay (Labour) l Stephen Akers-Belcher (Labour) the date, time and venue have not changed. 3 October 5pm-6pm Rift House Community Centre, Masefield Road 7 November 5pm-6pm Owton Manor Community Centre Chance to comment Rediscover rail! DE BRUCE 5 December 5pm-6pm Kilmarnock Road, Children & Young Peoples Centre Councillors: Stephen Thomas (Labour) l Rob Cook (Labour) l Brenda Harrison (Labour) A NEW leaflet has been 8 October 10am-11am West View Community Centre, Miers Avenue SEATON on cycling plan launched to promote Hartlepool 12 November 10am-11am West View Community Centre, Miers Avenue Councillors: Tom Hind (UKIP) l Paul Thompson (Independent) l James Black (Putting railway station and the services Hartlepool First) FENS & ROSSMERE WARD 1 October 10.30am-11.30am Seaton Carew Branch Library, Station Lane A PLAN to promote cycling in Hartlepool is the subject of on-going it offers. Councillors: Alan Clark (Labour) l Jim Lindridge (Labour) l Bob Buchan (UKIP) 5 November 10.30am-11.30am Seaton Carew Branch Library, Station Lane consultation and local people are being urged to have their say. The leaflet, titled Hartlepool Councillor Bob Buchan: 3 December 10.30am-11.30am Seaton Carew Branch Library, Station Lane They can comment on the Hartlepool Cycling Development Plan, Rediscover Rail, is one of five 11 October 11am-12noon Rossmere Youth Centre, Rossmere Way which has been drawn up by the Hartlepool Council-led Hartlepool that have been produced for 8 November 4pm-5pm Fens Primary School, Mowbray Road VICTORIA Active Travel Hub. different Tees Valley railway Councillor Alan Clark and Councillor Jim Lindridge: Councillors: Carl Richardson (Labour) l Trisha Lawton (Labour) l Lesley Hamilton (Labour) The plan aims to recognise all forms of cycling and the needs stations to encourage more rail Hartlepool Railway Station 10 October 3pm-4pm Rossmere Youth Centre, Rossmere Way 1 October 11am – 12 noon Salaam Community Centre, Murray Street of people who already cycle or have a wish to do so in the future, travel. 7 November 5.30pm-6.30pm Fens Primary School, Mowbray Road 5 November 11am – 12 noon Raglan Quoit and Social Club, Stuart Street 3 December 11am – 12 noon St Luke’s Parish Centre, Tunstall Avenue including serious club riders, those making journeys of a couple of It has been produced as FOGGY FURZE miles and others who just want to cycle for fun, fitness and leisure. part of the Sustainable Transport Transition Year Councillors: Kaylee Sirs (Labour) l Kevin Cranney (Labour) l Christopher Akers-Belcher (Labour Tony Davison, Hartlepool Council’s Sustainable Travel Officer who Fund Connect Tees Valley programme funded by the Department of 17 October 5pm-6pm Belle Vue Community Sports & Youth Centre, council leader’s SURGERIES co-ordinates the work of the hub, said: “The overall aim of the cycling Transport. Kendal Road Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher holds surgeries every Tuesday from 4pm at the Civic Centre. development plan is simple – we want to get more people cycling, Hartlepool Council’s Sustainable Travel Officer Tony Davison, who 7 November 5pm-6pm Orb Centre, Caledonian Road Bookings must be made in advance by phoning (01429) 523647. more often and more safely. leads the Hartlepool Active Travel Hub with the aim of promoting 3 December 10am-12noon Browning Avenue Baptist Church ARMED FORCES CHAMPION’S SURGERIES “To achieve this, we have set ourselves some key objectives – to sustainable and active forms of travel, said: “The leaflet is packed full HART Councillor Allan Barclay now holds surgeries on the first Tuesday of every month from 4pm at the Civic further develop the strategic network of cycle routes across the of useful information about travelling by train. Councillors: David Riddle (Putting Hartlepool First) l Paul Beck (Labour) l Jean Robinson (Labour) Centre. Bookings must be made in advance by phoning (01429) 523647. Borough of Hartlepool whilst also actively promoting cycling and “For example, it provides information about train services, choosing 1 October 10am – 11am Gillen Arms, Clavering Road encouraging the development of associated facilities that make the right ticket, buying a ticket and how to reach Hartlepool railway 5 November 10am – 11am Hartfields Retirement Village, MP’s SURGERIES cycling easier and more convenient. station by bus. Healthy Living Suite Consultation Room Iain Wright MP holds regular surgeries in the town. To arrange an appointment please ring (01429) “The plan summarises the current situation and identifies ways “It also features a map that shows just how close the station is to

HEADLAND & HARBOUR 224403. Alternatively, write to Iain Wright MP, The Labour Office, 23 South Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9HD in which we hope to improve things. However, a lot of the ideas are many houses in Hartlepool.” To promote the leaflet, a team of Local Motion travel advisors – Councillors: Sylvia Tempest (Labour) l Shane Moore (UKIP) MEPs at a very early stage and by giving us their views people have an 7 October 5.30pm – 6.30pm Burbank Community Centre important part to play in helping to shape them further. who are working in conjunction with the Hartlepool Active Travel Jude Kirton-Darling – (Labour) Tel: 0191 2465276 4 November 5.30pm – 6.30pm Parish Council Office, Middlegate “Ultimately, we intend to use the finalised plan to make funding Hub – is currently visiting around 3,000 homes in the vicinity of the 2 December 5.30pm – 6.30pm CEMO Office, Phoenix Centre, Hindpool Close Jonathan William Arnott – (UKIP) Email: [email protected] bids which, if successful, will enable us to realise our vision.” railway station. Paul Brennan – (Labour) Tel: 0191 2465276 JESMOND The full plan and its appendices can be viewed at www.hartlepool. Copies of the leaflet can be obtained from a range of public gov.uk/cycleplan People can send comments to tony.davison@ buildings, including Hartlepool Civic Centre, libraries and the Tourist Councillors: George Springer (UKIP) l Sandra Belcher (Labour) l John Tennant (UKIP) 29 October 10:30am – 11:30am Throston Grange Library, Glamorgan Grove hartlepool.gov.uk or Sustainable Travel Officer Tony Davison, Level 4, Information Centre in Church Square. Alternatively, email tony. 25 November 10:30am – 11:30am Chatham Children’s Centre, Chatham Road Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY. [email protected] Hartbeat | P29 Could you Swimming – treat me as Have you suffered an It’s an essential part of your family? injury that wasn't life skill Can your children swim? If the answer is no – is it If you could provide a safe, your fault? supportive and caring home for because you can’t swim? Swimming is a life skill and vulnerable children and young great fun once you have confidence in the water. people then you could be a foster carer. Call one of our experts today to Foster carers come from all walks of life, with all kinds Hartlepool Council is encouraging residents of the town to learn of backgrounds and experiences, don’t rule yourself out start your claim with a how to swim. before talking to us! Swimming is a life skill that not only provides you with the skills and FREE INITIAL INTERVIEW confidence to enjoy swimming recreationally but can also save your life. It is reported that one in five adults in England are unable to swim. Foster carers are paid an allowance to cover the cost of • It’s essential for safety - according to the National Safe Kids caring for a young person, as well as a fee to recognise According to the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA), up to nine Campaign drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional their skills. We provide training and ongoing support. million men and women aged over 14 in England have never learned to injury-related death to children aged from one through to 14. It is NO WIN NO FEE swim, with the highest number of non-swimmers above the age of 65. important that children can swim preferably from a young age. Even If you can help act now! Although there has been a 6% increase in the number of 7-11 year- a bathtub poses a risk to children so making sure that children are olds who can swim 25 metres unaided, 45% of children in this age comfortable in and around water is essential to their safety. For more information contact group are still unable to do so and 40% of parents do not know their • It’s a low-impact activity and is something that can be enjoyed by children’s swimming progress or ability. 0800 052 6824 all ages and abilities. T: 01429 405588 We encourage parents, carers and teachers to see swimming as an • It is a skill for life. essential part of every child’s learning. It is something that will benefit E: [email protected] • It supports relationships - swimming can be social with friends and W: www.hartlepool.gov.uk Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and is authorised them in terms of health, social skills, safety and it is something that and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the conduct of investment business. it can also support bonding opportunities with children and families. lasts a lifetime. Hartlepool Borough Council Child and Adult Services • It has great health benefits, both physically and mentally. It isn’t all about children swimming lengths; they can enjoy • It is fun! swimming through games and fun activities. Children develop their • It is accessible to Hartlepool communities. confidence in the water from a young age and, therefore, they are encouraged to get involved from birth with the support of their Hartlepool Council provides a Learn to Swim Pathway in line with the parents/carers. # ASA’s National Plan for Teaching Swimming. The Pathway welcomes But it’s never too late to learn how to swim as lessons are available BE THE children from birth through to adulthood. For more information about for teenagers and adults too. the Pathway or how to sign up to lessons please visit Taking the first steps to learning how to swim for anyone can www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/learntoswim email NEXT be challenging however the benefits of learning how to swim are [email protected] or call 01429 223791. numerous....

COMPETITION

We would love to hear ‘Why you want to Learn to Swim’. We are welcoming entries from all ages to enter our competition and all you have to do is write/ ENROLSCHOOL LEAVERS – ADULTS – NOWHIGHER EDUCATION draw a short story about ‘Why you have or would like to learn how to swim’. The 3 winners (winner per category 0-5 years, 5 – 11 years and 11-19 years) will be chosen by a panel after the closing date of Sunday 30th October 2016. Please send entries to Sport and Recreation, Level 4, Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY or email [email protected] Please ensure you include your name, age, contact address, email and phone number with your entry. It’s not too late to enrol on a course at Hartlepool College. There is still time to change your future. Go online, pop in or pick up the ‘phone. PRIZE - The selected stories will win a

HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION ten-week block of swimming lessons on STOCKTON STREET, HARTLEPOOL TS24 7NT | 01429 295000 | hartlepoolfe.ac.uk | @hartlepoolfe Hartlepool Borough Council’s Learn to Swim programme at Mill House Leisure Centre. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool Hartlepool’s award-winning attraction includes the Historic Quay, the Museum of Hartlepool and HMS Trincomalee | T: 860077 | Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Square In addition to the permanent displays, the gallery also hosts a wide variety of temporary exhibitions | T: 869706 | whatshappeninghartlepool.com | Facebook.com/ HartlepoolArtGallery | Free entry | Summerhill, off Catcote Road Enjoy the great outdoors with everything from country walks and rock climbing to BMX cycling | T: 284584 | Facebook.com/summerhillcountrypark | your family matters Town Hall Theatre, Raby Road Popular venue for local and national performers | Box office bookings T: 890000 | Book online: hartlepooltownhalltheatre.com | Facebook.com/HartlepoolTownHallTheatre | Twitter @hpooltownhall | Tourist Information Centre, Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Square Everything you need to know about Hartlepool | T: 869706 | destinationhartlepool.com | whatshappeninghartlepool.com Hartlepool Central Library, York Road, Books, information, activities and events| T: 272905 | www.hartlepool.gov.uk/libraries | Discounted 2016 Lasting Power of Attorney

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Family ticket £30 (2 just a mistress? essential) | Cookout. adults max) make decisions regarding your medical and social care, and help us make fabulous art Join costume historian and Come along and join the Music Spectacular from recycled materials | Sat dressmaker Meridith Towne for Little Peoples Indoor team in a shelter building and Join us for the annual Hot Potato Comedy Club including, if you wish, decisions about life sustaining treatment, 1st | 11am – 1pm | Central this lively presentation as she Climbing cooking session, Age 5+, fireworks display at Seaton Starring: Andy Fury (MC), Tilly Bailey & Irvine should there come a time when you are unable to communicate Library | T: 272905 | FREE | Carew. This year the display explores the life of Nell Gwyn. Exciting opportunity for ages booking essential. | Thurs PLUS Jarred Christmas & John those wishes yourself. 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