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PAGE 3 NEWS ROUND UP NEWS ROUND UP WELCOME TO THIS MAY Award winning Chris Musgrave EDITION OF STOCKTON- ON-TEES NEWS I am always struck by how much time and effort people across the Borough selflessly devote to helping others. On pages 22 and 23 you’ll find out more about the amazing individuals, organisations and families who were recognised in the Mayor’s annual Civic Awards. Across the page you’ll also find out about a special Civic Award which went to Chris Musgrave, Director of Wynyard Park, for his remarkable work creating jobs Tour de Yorkshire and a world class business facility. We also recognised 15 of the Borough’s longest standing businesses. With plans in talks nearly 2,000 years of history between them they certainly deserve to be thanked for their contribution to A world-renowned cycling event could the local economy. Turn to page 15 to learn more. be coming to the Borough! We are continuing to gear up to commemorate the Cycling fever has gripped the nation and Stockton-on-Tees 100-year anniversary of the end of World War One. On Borough Council is proud to have a recent history of hosting Paying thanks to the Borough’s businesses page 27 you will learn about some of the ways people national cycling events, including the 2016 British Cycling National Road Championships. are coming together to remember those who gave their The Director of Wynyard Park, Chris Musgrave, investment, creating thousands of jobs and welcoming global The Council is now working on options with the other Tees Valley businesses such as Macleods Pharma UK, Balfour Beatty and lives. I’m also proud to say that an incredibly moving has been presented with a special award by Clipper Logistics among others. art exhibition, The Danger Tree, is coming to Stockton Local Authorities to host the prestigious Tour de Yorkshire in the Borough over the coming years. Stockton-on-Tees Borough councillors. Town Centre in August and September. Not only is the Thanks to Chris, Wynyard is now a world-class business park The award recognises Chris’ efforts to transform the business which continues to bring economic growth and prosperity to Look out for updates in future editions of Stockton-on-Tees News. featured artwork by Scarlett Raven and Marc Marot a park which he bought after electronics company Samsung Stockton-on-Tees. stunning reminder of courage and conflict but through closed their Wynyard factory in 2004. Long-serving businesses were also recognised for their ground-breaking technology the oil paintings come to Under Chris’ leadership the 700,000 sq ft park has gone from contribution to the Borough at the Council’s annual general life, allowing visitors to discover animation, music and Young fundraiser strength to strength, attracting millions of pounds of private meeting. Turn to page 15 to find out more. war time poetry. This is one definitely not to be missed so turn to page nine to find out more. scoops award As ever there is a packed programme of exciting events The charitable efforts of a local young man heading to the Borough over the coming months, from Blogging Stockton Stages to the Cycling Festival. Details of these, have been recognised in the prestigious Obituary plus all that’s on offer across the Borough, can be found Pride of the North East awards. throughout the magazine and also in the What’s On Tributes have been paid to former Mayor of student life Callum Lane-Tingle, 9, won the Young Fundraiser of the Year Stockton-on-Tees, Lawrence Wild OBE JP, section on pages 45 to 47. A first-hand glimpse into student life is available online 2018 award for raising an incredible £15,000 after his dad who died on 5 April. Andy was diagnosed with terminal kidney cancer. thanks to one of the Borough’s international students. Our regular Ambitious, Effective and Proud to Serve Mr Wild, 91, father of daughters Janice, Patricia, and Gwen Sim, a foundation year law student at Durham Organised by The Gazette and The Chronicle in partnership feature on page 30 continues to highlight how the the Borough’s current Deputy Mayor, Councillor Lynn Hall, University’s International Study Centre (ISC), writes a monthly with TSB, the awards celebrate amazing unsung heroes Council is working for you. Take a look to learn about died at Butterwick Hospice following a short illness. blog about her experiences for Times Higher Education. a typical day in the life of Stockton-on-Tees Borough from across the region. A former JP and representative of the Fairfield ward, Gwen was born in Singapore but lived in Japan, where she Callum, who is a Fairfield Primary School pupil, raised the Council. he served as a councillor was an undergraduate. She joined the ISC at Stockton’s money in just 11 months. His next goal is to raise another continuously from 1959 to Residents and visitors will be surprised to learn about Queen’s Campus in September 2017. £15,000 to be split equally between Macmillan Cancer Care, 1995, when he stepped down. a little known claim to fame – Stockton-on-Tees is The Butterwick Hospice and Cancer Research UK. He was the Borough’s Mayor Her detailed blog posts include the home to a very unusual animal! for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee information for those interested in Intrigued? Turn to page 13 year in 1977/78, during which an ISC foundation course, as well to be amazed. he welcomed Her Majesty to as first-hand tips on student life Stockton Town Hall. in Stockton Town Centre as she prepares to study at Durham Mr Wild’s public service University. earned him an OBE in the 1993 New Year’s Honours and To read Gwen’s blog, visit he was conferred the title www.timeshighereducation. Neil Schneider Honorary Alderman in 2000 in com/author/gwen-sim Chief Executive, recognition of his longstanding Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council service to local government.

PAGE 4 PAGE 5 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE Summer on Stockton Look out for the High Street Great Tees 10k ambassadors The Simplyhealth Great Tees 10k takes place on Saturday 8 September and our official ambassadors are here to spread the word! The 28 enthusiastic Great Tees ambassadors have all signed up to take part in the 10k run and can be spotted at events across the Tees Valley where they’ll encourage others to get their running shoes on and enter the 10k, the Simplyhealth Stockton Sportive Welcome to the Stockton Business Improvement District Junior 4k or the Mini Great Tees 2k for children aged three (BID) column of Stockton-on-Tees News. Chair of the BID Saturday 14 July to 14 years. is Chris Nimmo, Sales Director at Reefstream, and in each This fun challenge is open to cyclists of all abilities and sets edition he will use this part of the magazine to keep you up Look out for the ambassadors in their colourful themed off from Stockton Riverside in a Tour de France style escorted to date with all sorts of interesting events and promotions. outfits at SIRF, the Redcar Sprint Triathlon, Stockton Cycling start. Riders will then head off into the North Yorkshire Moors Festival and local park runs. “I’m delighted to write my first column as Chair of the BID. and take in stunning scenery along the route before returning There is so much activity in the town and since the last Stockton’s world champion sprinter, Richard Kilty (pictured), to Stockton for a well-deserved rest. edition it’s been an incredibly busy time with our popular is also acting as a special ambassador, encouraging people Easter Eggsplorers trail taking place which was enjoyed by young and old across the Borough to sign up too. 3 days, 2 wheels, Family Festival Day and locals, young and old. All routes will hug the banks of the Tees, with the 10k route Stockton Grand Prix “We also recently launched our Dog Friendly Campaign taking in iconic landmarks such as the Infinity Bridge and Sunday 15 July which has been a huge hit with pet owners! The campaign Newport Bridge. 1 amazing festival highlights the 23 businesses in Stockton Town Centre where Join us at Stockton Riverside for a Family Festival Day packed The event is being brought to the Borough thanks to Stockton Cycling Festival returns in July your much-loved pets are welcome to join you inside. Look full of brilliant family activities that everyone can watch, join a new partnership formed between Stockton-on-Tees and the Borough is proud to host the British out for dog-friendly stickers in retailers’ windows or pick up in and enjoy. Borough Council and the Great Run Company, who are the a flyer from the Rediscover shop to see the full list. Cycling National Circuit Championships 2018 organisation behind the UK’s leading mass participation From 8.30am the country’s best professional cyclists will “It was great to see so many people enjoying themselves at series, including the world’s biggest half marathon, the as part of three days of adrenaline fuelled compete in the Stockton Grand Prix race. Watch them set off Stockton Calling and taking in all that our town centre has to Simplyhealth Great North Run. cycling, scenic rides and thrilling displays. before they return for a gripping conclusion with a six lap finale offer. The event programme listed 40 places in Stockton to circuit through Stockton Town Centre. The Great Tees Run is part of enjoy a drink and bite to eat. Next time you’re in town why not www.stockton.gov.uk/cyclingfestival the Simplyhealth Great North The festival wouldn’t be the same without the ever popular pick up the Eating and Drinking Guide to see what’s on offer? Run weekend. National Circuit Championships RideStockton looping round the High Street. It’s open to anyone, “I’m also looking forward to Stockton Stages which returns on any bike! There will also be a variety of family entertainment For full details of all the to the High Street from Wednesday 30 May. The four-day Friday 13 July at the Events Village including impressive stunt demonstrations. Simplyhealth Great Tees routes event will showcase the very best in music and comedy and and how to enter visit One of the highlights of the elite road racing calendar, the there’ll be plenty of free family entertainment for all ages.” www.stockton.gov.uk/tees10k event will see some of the country’s top professional riders Chris lives and works in Stockton and is interested to hear going head to head in a fast and furious race on Stockton’s your views on Stockton BID and how the organisation can unique town centre circuit for the prestigious red, white get involved to support the town. If you would like to get and blue national champions’ jersey. in touch with Chris or to keep up-to date with the many activities and events happening over the summer, please follow the BID on social media.

Toby the Cocker Spaniel at Wags and Whiskers Café

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PAGE 6 PAGE 7 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE Getting ready for SIRF Stockton International Riverside Festival returns this summer with four days of unmissable theatre, circus, dance and music. The preparations are in full swing as artists get ready for the Tees Valley’s biggest outdoor arts and street theatre festival.

SIRF18 LAUNCH

Launching the festival this year is a brand new performance called ‘This is Not for You’ by London theatre company, Graeae. Placing actors with disabilities centre stage, This is Not for You is an epic outdoor performance which pays moving tribute to Britain’s wounded war veterans, men and women whose contributions to history often go unnoticed. Co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW and Blesma, The First and the Last is just The Limbless Veterans, supported by Calouste one of the paintings on display Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch).

LOOK OUT FOR (IN)VISIBLE DANCING!

A thrilling community dance performance will take place at this year’s SIRF and performers have been busy auditioning at ARC in Stockton. Led by dance theatre group, Protein, (In)Visible Dance gradually emerges over several days from what looks like random incidental ‘happenings’ on the streets, to a Local residents Mike and Mary Fallaize The Danger Tree will be presented fully-fledged dance performance with live in Stockton from August music. The show culminates in an exhilarating final performance on Stockton High Street that will bring together nearly 100 performers, including local dance groups and passers-by. THE GREAT WAR REIMAGINED A ground-breaking art exhibition which what they saw, they developed a friendship with the artists marks the Centenary of the end of World and have been working with the Council to bring the display CARNIVAL SEASON to Stockton Town Centre. “The Danger Tree is immersive, War One is coming to Stockton. intense and emotional,” said Mike. “It commemorates the The Danger Tree is a remarkable, interactive exhibition courage, selflessness and sacrifice of the combatants, and Talented illustrator Daniel Weatheritt has created by artists Scarlett Raven and Marc Marot to loss for the families and friends left behind. been working with organisers to create SIRF’s commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the lively Community Carnival. This year’s theme, “The paintings all have soil from The Somme battlefield Somme in 2016. Reaching for the Stars, celebrates 100 years of mixed into the paint, given to Scarlett by her father after a visit women’s right to vote as well as the incredible In association with the Royal British Legion, the Danger Tree to the area. The secrets of the paintings are below the surface achievements of local women and historical is now marking the Centenary of The Armistice in 2018. The in every imaginable way. It is exhilarating.” figures. The Community Carnival is always a stunning exhibition will display a series of colourful and tactile Visual artist Marc Marot, added: “The Danger Tree combines SIRF highlight and will take place on Saturday oil paintings which each tell the harrowing stories of those traditional painting with interactive technology that fully 4 August. This year there’ll also be a special who fought and fell between 1914 and 1918. engages people in the augmented reality experience. Riverside party on Friday 3 August featuring a And there’s more to these paintings than meets the range of carnival performances and workshops “The paintings will be displayed in a bespoke set made to look eye. Through the digital app Blippar, visitors can use a for people of all ages. like a shelled art gallery, which is being created for Stockton smartphone or tablet to scan the artwork and bring to life by award-winning film set designer, Kave Quinn. The overall layers of fascinating animation, music, and wartime poetry effect will be visually striking.” SIRF18 takes place from Thursday 2 August to Sunday 5 August narrated by acclaimed actors including Vicky McClure and The Danger Tree will be displayed in Stockton from Friday 3 and will offer an exciting mix of small and large scale shows for Sean Bean. August to Friday 28 September. Entry is free of charge, and people of all ages. The Danger Tree has toured Manchester, London, headphones and iPads will be provided. Look out for more on SIRF18 in the next edition of Stockton-on-Tees Birmingham, and Liverpool - where local residents Mike For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/dangertree News and visit www.sirf.co.uk for further information. and Mary Fallaize visited the exhibition. Deeply moved by 2 - 5 AUG or email [email protected]

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Performers from a host of nations including “Following the success of Peacock Lake last year, we plan to open the festival with Argentina, China, Chile, France, Japan, Mexico, the premiere of Ikebana, the Journey Russia and Ukraine are preparing for the 54th in Quest of Harmony (subject to the Billingham International Folklore Festival of outcome of our funding application). It’s a revolutionary original production which World Dance. takes our audience on a journey of two This year’s theme - The Journey in Quest of Harmony - is venues: traditional theatre at Billingham inspired by Ikebana, the famous Japanese art of flower Forum Theatre for act one, and theatre on arrangement. It aims to encourage participants and audiences ice at the Forum’s Ice Arena for act two. Family entertainment to reflect on what harmony means for each individual and how “Journey in Quest of Harmony creates Friday 1 June, Stockton High Street marquee people can live in harmony in the modern world. an intricate fusion of arts and sport Join Apollo Arts, Matty’s Bistro, Urban Kaos and The Wildcats Taking place from Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 August 2018, presented by hundreds of international of Kilkenny in a crescendo of family activity and entertainment Billingham Town Centre will be transformed into a lively performers and involving a 300-strong guaranteed to start the weekend off with a smile. Try carnival of colour as BIFF brings together nations, cultures and community cast, including local your hand at circus skills, learn to prepare some healthy communities through traditional and contemporary dance. dancers, skaters and a large-scale summertime street food with Matty’s Bistro, or get involved in community choir.” Artistic Director, Olga Maloney, said: “We have lined up a the Wildcats’ Family Knees Up music and dance finale. fantastic programme of dance and music companies from For more information on the BIFF 2018 programme visit www.billinghamfestival.co.uk, Family-friendly comedy around the world, from the famous Hiro Hayashida Super Taiko is back! Saturday 2 June, Stockton High Street marquee Drummers from Japan, who performed with Rihanna and call 01642 553220 or like the Facebook page Coldplay, to Tango and Malambo dancers from Argentina. www.facebook.com/billinghamworlddancefestival Laugh your socks off with some of the nation’s best comedy The countdown is on as Stockton’s acts including Paul Duncan McGarrity, Chris Betts, CBBC favourite Howard Read, and our favourite family comedy newest festival returns to welcome compere, Tiernan Douieb. a thrilling array of comedy, musical Thrilling live music Celebrating Joe’s legacy talent and family fun. Saturday 2 June, various The life of pioneering mountain climber, Joe Tasker, is being From Wednesday 30 May to Saturday 2 June, festival goers Stockton Town Centre venues celebrated in a special exhibition at Preston Park Museum can expect a variety of live acts at ARC, The Georgian Theatre Enjoy daytime music from acts including Ricky Clark, and Ku Bar as well as free High Street entertainment. Marina Gears and Ellis Rayner, as well as night-time and Grounds. Here are just a few highlights. entertainment at KU Bar featuring the UK’s leading Beatles ‘Savage Arena: The Legacy of Joe Tasker’ is a fascinating The exhibition was tribute band, Counterfeit Beatles, The Funk Collective and new exhibition which tells the story of the mountaineer, created by the Nick Heyward Big Red and the Grinners. photographer, filmmaker and inspirational writer who Mountain Heritage Thursday 31 May, ARC disappeared with Pete Boardman on the North East Ridge Trust, supported by Mike McGrother’s Pub Opera Singer-songwriter and all round pop / new wave legend Nick of Everest in 1982. the Heritage Lottery Saturday 2 June, ARC Heyward is coming to ARC Stockton as part of his new UK Fund and British Though born in Hull, Joe (pictured climbing Mount tour. Nick is best known as frontman of Haircut 100 and for Saturday evening will feature the next instalment of Mike Mountaineering Council. Kangchenjunga) spent much of his early life in Port his solo album, North of a Miracle. McGrother’s latest Pub Opera telling the story of the Tees Clarence and Billingham. The exhibition showcases and It will be on display until Sunday 24 Valley’s extraordinary characters and heritage. celebrates his life, from growing up in the North East, to his June, 10am - 4pm (last admission training to become a priest at Ushaw College, through to his 3.30pm). Entry is free with museum /StocktonStagesUK mountaineering exploits in the Alps and Himalayas. admission. For ticket information and to see the Joe’s second book, Savage Arena, was published in For more information, visit full Stockton Stages programme visit @StocktonStages 1982 and is regarded as one of the most important and www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk www.stocktonstages.co.uk inspirational published works about mountaineering. @StocktonStages

PAGE 10 PAGE 11 ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE WHEN HIPPOS ROAMED STOCKTON-ON-TEES A long-forgotten claim to fame about Stockton-on-Tees has been unearthed by a tenacious council employee and Borough resident. A hive of library activity

Keen researcher, Susan Symmonds.

Susan Symmonds was listening to a BBC Radio 4 podcast “I wanted to find out more but when I looked into it the about ice age animals when she was surprised to learn that details seem to have been lost in the mists of time, so I had Libraries across Stockton-on-Tees And at Thornaby Central Library a new Imagination Station Stockton-on-Tees is the most northerly place on the planet to find out more,” said Susan, who works in Stockton-on- is providing sensory and immersive experiences for older in which the hippopotamus is known to have lived. Tees Borough Council’s Revenues and Benefits section. have been abuzz with activity! people, people living with dementia, autism, sensory or Famous authors including Piers Torday and Megan Rix learning disabilities and those with a need for quiet space. Inspired by what she believed to be a little known fact she Susan made it her goal to find the tooth and visited the recently visited Stockton Central Library for a special weekend The two new suites have been funded by Arts Council started in-depth research which uncovered that hippos Natural History Museum in London, but was told their of talks, sessions, book signings and Easter crafts to celebrate England. really did once roam the ‘streets’ of Stockton-on-Tees! archives are so vast that it could take years to find it. the 21st Stockton Children’s Book of the Year award. The Meanwhile, Fairfield Library recently reopened following Through her investigations she learnt that a fossilised “Nobody knows for sure where the tooth is, but in my annual event sees hundreds of schoolchildren vote for their refurbishment. Work to convert the remainder of the building hippopotamus tooth was found deep underground in a gravel opinion it’s somewhere in the bowels of the Natural History favourite book from a shortlist of five titles. Shadowsmith by into a nursery is under way and due for completion in the pit four miles north-west of Stockton, near Wynyard in 1958. Museum,” she said. Ross McKenzie came top of the poll in a secret ballot and was summer. The nursery will be run by The Barn Childcare. crowned this year’s winner. Records show that it was brought to the attention of the “The Stockton Hippo has so much potential and I’d love to For more information about Stockton-on-Tees Libraries Borough’s Librarian and Curator, G.F. Leighton, who see it recognised. We could have information about it all The library also recently opened a new Innovation Station visit www.stockton.gov.uk/libraries promptly sent it to the Natural History Museum in London over, and kids could learn about it at school. I’ve never done technology suite which offers people the chance to use high- where it was identified as a molar tooth belonging to a anything like this before but it’s such an important part of tech equipment such as 3D printers, scanners, laser and Details of all library events are available at Hippopotamus amphibius, the same species of hippo that Stockton’s history. How could I not pursue it?” rotary cutters, drones, laptops, digital cameras and tablets. www.stockton.gov.uk/events lives in Africa today.

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Mammoet’s new UK Headquarters at Teesside Industrial Estate Martin Harbron, Partner, Newbys Solicitors

Mammoet UK Headquarters open in Thornaby Global heavy lifting and transport company business and people that emphasises just how important the UK market and customer base is to the global Mammoet UK has officially opened a Mammoet company.” six acre industrial facility on Teesside Richard McGuckin, Director of Economic Growth and Industrial Estate. Development at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, The company has relocated from its existing sites at said: “We are delighted that an international company Francis Brown Ltd Haverton Hill and Leeds to create the new state-of-the-art like Mammoet UK has chosen to invest and establish a Harrison Packaging UK headquarters at Thornaby. base in Stockton-on-Tees, alongside a growing number of companies providing many jobs. Mammoet UK provides lifting, transporting, installing and decommissioning services for the petrochemical and “The Council has been working with UK Land Estates mining industries, civil engineering, power generation for several years and this partnership is seeing some and offshore projects. significant benefits for Teesside Industrial Estate. It is a first-class location with fantastic access, super housing Matthew Gent, Mammoet UK’s Managing Director, and leisure facilities nearby.” said: “This is a significant long-term investment in our Planning a journey? Enjoy Tees Valley The Let’s Go Tees Valley team of travel advisors will be A new website has been launched to make it easier working across Stockton-on-Tees from mid-June, bringing than ever for residents in Stockton Borough and Honouring our oldest businesses personalised travel planning to residents, workers, students beyond to discover all that the region has to offer. and job seekers. Stockton-on-Tees Borough is home to Newbys Solicitors has four branches - one on Finkle Street Enjoy Tees Valley is a one-stop shop for information about in Stockton Town Centre, two branches in Middlesbrough and Let’s Go Tees Valley works on behalf of the area’s Councils events, cuisine, nature, culture and heritage in the area. many long standing businesses which have one in Guisborough. They provide a wide range of personal and encourages people to walk, cycle, catch the bus or and commercial legal services. train, or car share to find greener, healthier and cheaper The website is part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority’s stood the test of time. Their longevity is ways to travel. work to support businesses and attractions, promote the down to hard work and the ability to adapt Partner Martin Harbron, said: “Ours is a long and continuous region and boost the tourist economy. record of local success and growth. We pride ourselves on the The travel advisors will be running information sessions at and evolve. www.enjoyteesvalley.co.uk level of services we provide - and that’s why so many local job centres and workplaces, and will be visiting homes to For more information visit While some of our well-known businesses have been in clients have retained Newbys Solicitors for generation after speak to the Borough’s residents about travel choices for existence for decades, others have been around for centuries! generation.” their everyday journeys to work, school, college and training. Stockton-based solicitors, Newbys, was founded in 1725 by Newbys Solicitors was just one of 15 successful businesses For more information about travel options in Stockton-on- Thomas Raisbeck who later became the Mayor of Stockton- from across the Borough recently presented with a long Tees, visit www.letsgoteesvalley.co.uk on-Tees. His son took over the firm and also became the first standing business award by the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees citizen of the Borough. Later his grandson ran the firm and at the Council’s Annual General Meeting. helped to develop Stockton and Darlington railway.

With nearly 2,000 years of history between them JB Smith Ltd, Pickerings Lifts, Jackson Law Firm, Harrison Packaging, M. Arrowsmith Ltd, Francis Brown Ltd, Tomlinson Hall, Baines Jewitt, Lucite, Amos Swift & Co Ltd, KW Devereux, Strickland & Holt, Billingham Press and Stockton Castings were all commended with Newbys for their efforts in employing local people and helping put the Borough on the map.

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Martin Gilbey, Managing Director of Midas, Colin Pomfrey, Bowmer & Kirkland, James Sidney and Richard Dawn of Midas with Richard Pratt of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

Stockton-on-Tees has a long-standing tradition in Hilton hotel brings boost for firms manufacturing that is still Firms were invited to bid for a wide range of contracts very much in evidence today. Contractors and suppliers following a highly successful ‘Meet the Buyer’ event which Through our regular Made are reaping the benefits as was held in November last year. in Stockton-on-Tees feature the construction of Stockton’s Martin Gilbey, Managing Director of Midas, said: “The ‘Meet we take a look at some of the the Buyer’ event was the best council-run event I’ve been to Borough’s manufacturing Hampton by Hilton Hotel and it opened a door that wouldn’t normally have been open success stories. to us. This is a prestigious job and everybody associated with continues. it is proud to be involved. Lots of our staff – me included – live A Venator employee makes pigments in the lab Tees Valley based cladding company, Midas is just one of in the Borough and we’ll all be watching the hotel take shape. dozens of companies who have successfully bid for a work We just can’t wait to get going.” Not many people know that Stockton- package on the 128-bed hotel which is being constructed For further information visit on-Tees is home to a New York Stock by Bowmer & Kirkland. www.stockton.gov.uk/regeneration Exchange-listed chemical business. Venator, which has its global headquarters at Wynyard Park, is a leading producer of New restaurant opens in Cultural Quarter high quality, high performance, titanium A chic new eatery offering quality food and classy dioxide, colour pigments and additives. cocktails has opened in Stockton Town Centre. Venator will be a new name for some but the business has Finkle & Green on Finkle Street opened last month with a actually been producing pigments and additives locally for menu boasting simple, honest food cooked by head chef, Ian many years. Formerly Huntsman Pigments & Additives, and pigments and additives, which are used in the food and Bailey who has formerly worked at Muse in Yarm and The before that, part of ICI, Venator has been manufacturing drinks industry, and by big name beauty brands to create Tontine. Owned by the firm behind popular Stockton venue, in the Tees Valley since 1934. Now, as Venator, the make up, moisturisers and sun tan lotions. The Nuthatch, the restaurant has recently undergone a business continues to produce a wide range of products six-figure refurbishment and with updated décor and river which are used to add colour and vibrancy, reduce energy “We are proud of our headquarters at Wynyard Park. It’s a views it certainly offers diners a relaxing and sophisticated consumption, protect the environment and extend shelf life fantastic place for our global business service hub and over experience. The latest venue will further complement the across a diverse range of sectors. the years we’ve managed to identify, recruit and develop an growing number of exciting new places to eat and drink in exceptionally talented pool of people from the Tees Valley Stockton Town Centre. Simon Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer of and surrounding areas.” Venator, said: “Day to day our pigments and additives work Meanwhile Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is carrying hard, behind the scenes, helping to make ordinary products Venator employs more than 4,500 people worldwide across out work to improve access to the Cultural Quarter. The look extraordinary and production processes more efficient 26 locations. In the North East, the business employs investment to Silver Street and Bishop Street will improve and effective. Undoubtedly you will have either seen or felt approximately 800 people across three sites at Greatham, access to and from the Town Centre as well as to the the benefits of our products at some point. The list of places Birtley and Wynyard Park. As well as being Venator’s Hampton by Hilton Hotel site and will improve the look and they are used is endless from household paints, to all types headquarters, Wynyard Park is also home to the company’s feel of the area. Silver Street will also be pedestrianised, of plastics, to inks and papers including bank notes and international customer care team and a state-of-the-art allowing shoppers a safer experience with new paving, street innovation centre. even polymer films used in flat screens, smart phones and furniture and lighting. While the Council is carrying out For more information about Finkle & Green tablets. We also produce a range of specialist, high purity To find out more about Venator visit www.ventatorcorp.com these works the independent shops, bars and eateries in the visit www.finkleandgreen.co.uk Cultural Quarter will remain open for business.

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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and North Tees University Some of the volunteers inside the Globe STOCKTON’S OWN Hospital’s Integrated Discharge Team (pictured) were visited by an expert panel of judges from the Skills for Care Accolades in AWARD WINNING TEAM December 2017 after they were shortlisted for the ‘most effective approach to integrated new models of care’ category award. Globe volunteers ready for action A joint team of Council and NHS staff have won Nearly 40 volunteers are beginning an exciting Project Lead for the Globe restoration, Paul Dobson, said: The dedicated team were commended for designing new ways “We are delighted that there has been such a great response a prestigious national award which recognises of working which improve the hospital discharge process for heritage project to help make sure the Globe’s to our call for volunteers. excellence across the adult social care sector. residents from Stockton-on-Tees and Hartlepool. fascinating past isn’t forgotten. “The Globe’s a really important part of Stockton’s history They’re taking on a number of roles ranging from supporting and the volunteers will play a vital role in ensuring this is Globe related events and tours to photographing and filming captured for future generations.” the iconic art-deco venue’s restoration, researching its past Keep checking future editions of Stockton-on-Tees News to and setting up exhibitions. find out how the volunteers are getting on. Help is on hand for carers New online help for carers – a new online tool for carers Do you provide care and support has been launched to help people get access to the services Take a sneak peek at the to a friend or family member in they need. The Carers’ Hub is a one-stop, online resource, bringing key information, advice and services into one, Globe’s new art deco bar Stockton-on-Tees? easily accessible place. It includes: This emerging design gives you an early Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council provides a range of impression of the stalls bar where you’ll enjoy support to carers aged 18 years and over to help them • A self-assessment tool to help carers see how caring identify their own needs and put plans in place to make sure affects their lives and what support is available. drinks at the restored Globe. they are protecting their own health and wellbeing as well • A wellbeing wheel to help carers find information, advice as the person being cared for. Audiences attending performances by some of today’s biggest and services, including emotional support, finance and names in music and comedy will be able to step back to the Time Out Service – carers can access support for up to benefits, support groups and respite for carers. thirties in the art-deco themed bar. eight hours per month to allow them to have a break from • A register where carers can register their role. The Globe project will also see additional bar facilities being their caring responsibilities. The Council is currently This helps the Council and NHS provide useful information. provided at the Georgian-fronted 153 High Street next door, working with carers to develop this service. which will operate as a café-bar even when the Globe isn’t To access the hub visit National Carers Week – the Council will be raising in use. www.stocktoninformationdirectory.org/carershub awareness of the issues carers face and will encourage other organisations to identify and support carers during For more information contact the Adult Carers’ Support To keep up-to-date with the Globe restoration’s progress, and opportunities to National Carers Week (11-17 June). Service by telephone on 01642 524494 or by email get involved, follow us at www.facebook.com/TheGlobeStockton [email protected]

PAGE 18 PAGE 19 ADULTS SERVICES STRONG COMMUNITIES Universal Credit THE From July 2018 Universal FACTS Credit is being rolled out by the government to people living in Stockton-on-Tees Borough. Getting ready for Universal Credit As part of Stockton Strategic Partnership the Council is Universal Credit is a big change from any benefits or tax working with a wide range of partners from the voluntary and credits you may get now, and you will need to be ready to community sectors to understand what this change will mean manage your claim differently. for the Borough’s residents and how people can access the How is it different? support they need. 1. It is a single monthly payment 2. It is paid directly into your bank or building society What is Universal Credit? account It is a new single monthly payment for working age people 3. You need to claim Universal Credit online who are on a low income or out of work. It replaces: You will need to: • Housing Benefit Get a bank account • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Get a bank, building society or credit union account which • income-based Employment and Support your monthly payment can be paid into. Allowance Get online • Income Support You will need internet access to make and manage your Universal Credit claim online. You will also need an email • Working Tax Credit address to verify your identity online. You can access the • Child Tax Credit internet in branch libraries across Stockton-on-Tees. Visit www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit to apply online. Get budgeting Your monthly Universal Credit payment will include any help Exhibition Who can claim? you get towards paying your rent. You will need to budget so From July 2018 if you are making a new claim for one of you can pay your rent, your bills and your other living costs the six listed benefits you may be asked to claim Universal for the whole month. success for Credit, unless one of the following applies: • you have three or more children How to get help Learning and • you live in supported or temporary You can get advice and assistance from the following places: accommodation Visit www.gov.uk Skills students • you are of State Pension age Contact the DWP Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644. Tutor Denis Dunning said: “The students have worked so hard From keen amateurs to professional and this effort culminated in a fantastic exhibition which covered If you are already in receipt of one of these benefits you do Contact staff in the Council’s Customer Services Centres styles as varied as still-life, to portrait and landscape. not need to do anything until you hear from the Department in Stockton, Thornaby or Billingham Central Library or photographers – that’s been the journey for Work and Pensions about moving onto Universal Credit. telephone the Council’s Customer Service team on “The students are all from different backgrounds but we are 01642 393829. for a group of Stockton-on-Tees Learning like-minded in our love of capturing images. It has been very If your circumstances change, for example you get a job, and Skills students. rewarding to see the group’s talents and abilities emerge and increase your income, become unemployed or move home, Contact Stockton District Advice and Information Services I am delighted they have now progressed to a pre-foundation you must report the change and you may then be asked to on 01642 633877 or visit www.stockton-cab.co.uk Over the past four years, 14 students who started a make a claim for Universal Credit. degree course.” It will help to have relevant information to hand (such as photography course at Billingham Community Centre You can find information about eligibility at www.gov.uk National Insurance number, bank details, details of the have progressed to a pre-foundation degree course at If you are interested in learning a new skill, benefits you receive) before you contact the organisations Cleveland College of Art and Design. looking to return to learning, or wish to take up If you need help with paying your Council Tax bill, a new hobby then the Council’s Learning and Skills team you will still need to claim Council Tax Support above. And The Infinity Photography Group, as they are known, have has a wide range of courses on offer. To find out more visit from the Council. For more information visit Visit Stockton Welfare Advice Network at just held their first exhibition at ARC in Stockton Town Centre. www.stockton.gov.uk/learningandskills www.stockton.gov.uk/counciltaxsupport www.stocktonadvice.org.uk

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Kathleen Mitchell (centre) with Kenny and Trish Leishman John Christie

Members of Clarences’ Horticultural Centre and Community Gardens Dave Munt

Soroptimists International, Bill Scott, Chief Executive, Stockton-on-Tees St Mary’s Advent Calendar Team Mike Bowen, Jacobs Savannah Hounsome Wilton Engineering Services Ltd Ivy Lee

Service to Community – Business Award The Health and Wellbeing Award Celebrating the stars of Stockton-on-Tees On its 50 acre Port Clarence site Wilton Engineering Billingham resident, Dave Munt, is a passionate angler Services Ltd provides a wide range of services for the and has dedicated 50 years promoting this sport as a way People who selflessly dedicate their Service to Community Award – groups and to improve health and wellbeing. He is best known for organisations onshore and offshore energy industry. The company has time and expertise to others have been close ties with the community - encouraging local schools the work he has done to improve access to the sport for thanked by the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees The Stockton branch of Soroptimists International is a to visit their facility to learn about industry. The company vulnerable people or those with disabilities – including for the positive difference they make to determined group of women who work tirelessly together to has also raised thousands of pounds for charity, mentored coaching looked after children and veterans with complex their communities. raise money and support organisations across the Borough smaller businesses and has even built a reindeer sleigh physical and mental health needs. including local women’s refuges, homeless projects, which makes sure that Santa visits Port Clarence every The Carer/Foster Carer Award Now in their seventh year, the Civic Awards dementia awareness groups and The Butterwick Hospice, Christmas! among others. These joint winners are recognised for providing a stable, highlight both individuals and groups who Special business award loving home to many children and young people. Kathleen set an inspiring example to others through Service to Community Award – groups and The Director of Wynyard Park, Chris Musgrave, has been Mitchell has looked after 50 children over her 21 years as a their effort and determination. organisations presented with a special award to recognise his efforts to foster carer. Sheila Branson has fostered 20 young people since becoming a single foster carer 23 years ago. Trish The Young Person’s Award This exciting community project saw a dynamic group of transform the business park after electronics company people from across Norton come together as St Mary’s Samsung closed their Wynyard factory in 2004. Read more and Kenny Leishman have fostered for 24 years, caring Savannah Hounsome, 18, provides support and inspiration Advent Calendar Team. They created a bespoke Advent trail, about Chris winning this special award on page five. for babies and toddlers. All their commitment, patience, to looked after young people, those leaving care, and Norton schools designed advent windows which were then support and kindness is recognised in this award. The Green Award fostered young people across the Borough. She has displayed in local businesses and illuminated each day in Special Carer Award worked hard to raise young people’s views, shaping the run up to Christmas. In just a few years members of Clarences’ Horticultural council services. Centre and Community Gardens have transformed Seven-year-old Ivy Lee shares her parents, Simon and Service to Community – Business Award Emily, with children who have not been able to live with Service to Community – Individual Award allotments in Port Clarence from a waste ground into Jacobs is a global technical and management consultancy a wonderful, award-winning, centre of excellence. A their birth families. Although it is not always easy, Ivy has A pioneer of the micro-pub revolution in Stockton Town company. In 2017 the company rolled out a detailed work classroom environment has enabled residents, young and tried at all times to be a compassionate and positive role Centre, John Christie has been integral in boosting the night placement programme, Jacobs Industrial Workshop, for old, to learn about gardening and growing food. Apprentices model to support her parents in their fostering role. time economy. As owner and landlord of the Golden Smog young people across the Tees Valley. The workshop has have been able to gain valuable skills such as building If you would like to nominate an individual, group and Hope and Union he has created two popular venues and given students a taste of jobs within the engineering sector, raised beds. or business for next year’s Civic Awards visit has also raised thousands of pounds for local charities. helped build their confidence and taught them new skills. www.stockton.gov.uk/civicawards

PAGE 22 PAGE 23 STRONG COMMUNITIES STRONG COMMUNITIES Calling avid photographers to celebrate Our Beautiful Borough Since we launched our fantastic new campaign Throughout August and September, visitors to libraries in Billingham, Ingleby Barwick, Norton, Stockton, Thornaby ‘Our Beautiful Borough’ in March the entries and Yarm will be able to vote for their favourite image. have been flooding in. The winner will be featured as a double page spread in We’ve seen some gorgeous images of the Borough’s six the November edition of Stockton-on-Tees News and will thriving towns as well as beautiful countryside and villages. receive a hamper full of wonderful products made right here in the Borough. If you’ve not entered yet there is still time to be inspired! We’d really like to see photos of what you love about the Here are a selection of our favourite pictures so far. Borough and now the weather is warmer there has never been a better time to get out and about with your camera. To enter, simply share your Beautiful Borough images with us via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, or email your picture along with your name and contact details to [email protected] You can find details of the Council’s social media accounts on page 47.

For more information and full details on the competition, visit www.stockton.gov.uk/ourbeautifulborough

PAGE 24 PAGE 25 STRONG COMMUNITIES STRONG COMMUNITIES Marking the centenary SPOTLIGHT of the Great War In the last edition of Stockton-on-Tees News Mike McGrother followed in George’s footsteps, to his ON… we reported how the Borough is gearing up to grave in Esquelbecq Military Cemetery in France, to lay commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the sunflowers on behalf of the people of Stockton-on-Tees. end of World War One. Mike’s journey is a continuation of a series of commemoration events in Stockton-on-Tees, which started In February Stockton musician Mike McGrother walked from in 2014 when residents grew sunflowers in memory of the Easingwold to Belgium to lay tributes at the grave of a First Borough’s Great War dead – and to mark the centenary of World War Stockton soldier who was shot for cowardice and the start of the war. desertion. George Hunter, who was suffering from what would later be known as ‘shell shock’ and eventually ‘post-traumatic The Council is continuing to work closely with a wide range stress disorder’, ran away from the trenches in 1916. of organisations across the Borough to mark the centenary, allowing people to give thanks and pay their respects. These He was captured as he was reunited with his family in include remembrance services, art exhibitions such as the Easingwold and transported back to the front where he was Our regular “Spotlight On” immersive exhibition, ‘The Danger Tree’ (turn to P9 to read found guilty of desertion and sentenced to death. He was more) and the ‘Point me to the Skies’ art installation. HMP shot on July 2, 1916, aged just 25 and was the first Durham feature highlights the vital work Holme House and Novus, the prison’s education provider, Light Infantry soldier to be executed during the First World have been working with Mike McGrother to create this some of the Borough’s voluntary, War. In 2006, George and 305 other British troops shot for moving artistic tribute with a sunflower theme. It will be cowardice and desertion received a posthumous pardon displayed on Trinity Green, Stockton in the week leading up community and social enterprise from the Government. to Remembrance Sunday. organisations are carrying out across Stockton-on-Tees. Justice First is a registered charity based in Stockton-on- Tees which helps people refused asylum to re-engage with the legal process. Supporting our Staff and volunteers offer practical and emotional support to people whose appeals have been rejected, helping them to submit further evidence or a new claim as well as armed forces referring people to supportive partner organisations in the The armed forces community includes local area. veterans, serving military personnel, Justice First also engages with all sections of the Tees Valley community to raise awareness of asylum issues reservists and their families. – they provide refugee awareness training and deliver Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is committed to supporting presentations and talks. All their services to clients are the armed forces to recognise their outstanding dedication to provided free of charge. the Borough and the country. Pete Widlinski, Communications Manager, said: “Our The Council made its support official in 2012 when along with a clients come from some of the most troubled regions in the number of partners, it signed a local Armed Forces Community world and are typically fleeing violence, war, oppression Covenant. The covenant is a voluntary agreement between and discrimination. the local civilian and service community to work together to “Since we were established in 2006 we have successfully support and honour our armed forces community. helped thousands of people seeking sanctuary. We One of the ways the Council and people of Stockton-on-Tees specialise in finding solutions for those people who find show their support is by marking Armed Forces Day each year. themselves refused asylum with nowhere left to turn. We Mike McGrother made his journey to Esquelbecq from work in exceptional circumstances but we always look at This year’s event will take place on Thursday 28 June from 10am Easingwold to remember soldier, George Hunter the whole person and aim to support those facing great to 4pm. Stockton High Street will be host to military vehicles difficulties. and displays, singing performances and a thanksgiving service. Show your support by coming along to wave a flag and cheer on “Demand for our services is increasing but we are proud to the Yorkshire Regiment’s Freedom Parade too. work with a wide range of partners across the Tees Valley and North East. We are also lucky to have such committed For more information about how the Council Organising your own WWI commemoration event? Residents, organisations, community groups staff and a great team of volunteers.” supports the armed forces community visit as well as Town and Parish Councils needing support or advice planning their own events www.stockton.gov.uk/armedforces For more information visit www.justicefirst.org.uk to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great War should visit www.stockton.gov.uk, or telephone 01642 601122. Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events for telephone 01642 526750 or email [email protected] full details about Armed Forces Day.

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New home for Tees Credit Union Residents living across Stockton-on-Tees can now location. We are also delighted to be able to offer a full range easily access a range of ethical savings accounts of online products so people can apply at their convenience. and affordable loans from Tees Credit Union’s new Our new online services mean that loans are processed more branch on Dovecot Street. quickly too.” Tees Credit Union, which is now part of Moneywise Credit Union The new branch on the corner of Dovecot Street and Prince Limited, is a financial co-operative that offers local people safe Regent Street in Stockton Town Centre is open 10am to 4.30pm. savings and affordable loans. Savers can also now access their current accounts with ease and Visit www.teescreditunion.co.uk or to register for online apply for loans thanks to new and improved online services. Designs for new crematorium are revealed access to your account telephone 01642 941911 or call into Stockton-on-Tees Crematorium will be built on the site of the Symon Agnew from Tees Credit Union, said: “Our new the Dovecot Street branch. Plans to build a new former Blakeston School Playing Fields on Junction Road in Dovecot Street branch has longer opening hours in a central crematorium in Stockton-on- Roseworth and work is expected to start in June. Rambling Rose Writers L to R - Dawn Bligh, Of the deaths registered in the Borough between 2010 and Amanda Coulton, Pat Ferguson, Pauline Ludgate Tees are progressing. 2016, nearly 80 per cent of families opted for cremation. With no local facility available, those residents had no choice but to Residents can now see the design of the modern crematorium cremate their family member outside of the Borough. The new as new graphics reveal what the building will look like. crematorium will help meet the needs of Stockton Borough’s As well as a two-chapel crematorium the site will bereaved families. include tranquil gardens of remembrance and high-quality For more information, contact [email protected] landscaping plus parking. The site will be owned and or telephone 01642 527720. managed by the Council. MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Our big plans The Council is calling for people to stand as candidates In March Stockton-on-Tees in future elections, starting with the next local elections Borough councillors agreed in May 2019. the updated Council Plan for The decisions made by councillors affect the lives of the next three years. Billingham authors raise money for charity everyone in the area in countless ways – from education The plan sets out the overall A group of authors who formed their own writing a charity established to improve the lives and treatment of to housing and regeneration, environment and transport ambitions of the Council as well the those suffering from blood cancer. to arts, leisure and culture, community safety and health, main priorities it hopes to deliver. group after enjoying a creative writing course at and helping local businesses thrive. Billingham Community Centre have just published Rambling Rose Writers are still developing and welcome The updated plan will seek to budding authors interested in joining the group to get If you are interested or want to find out more, contact their first anthology of short stories and poems. protect the vulnerable, promote in touch by email [email protected], on 01642 526185 or email [email protected] equality of opportunity, develop strong and healthy Facebook by searching for ‘Rambling Rose Writers’ or on Rambling Rose Writers’ book is called ‘Of Prose and Pen’ For further information about the role of a councillor communities and create economic prosperity. and the group has committed to donating 50 per cent of the Twitter using the handle @RoseWriters Of Prose and Pen visit www.stockton.gov.uk/elections To find out more about Stockton Council’s ambitious plans proceeds from the sale to the Bright Red Charity – is available to buy through Amazon. for the Borough visit www.stockton.gov.uk/councilplan

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Home care staff helping a resident in her own home DAY IN

Repairing potholes across the Borough THE LIFE Bethany Brown Special Educational Needs Apprentice

One of our school cooks preparing lunch A registrar meeting a new mum to register her baby’s birth Admin Assistant The Council’s SEN and Engagement Service provides a wide range of services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their AMBITIOUS, EFFECTIVE families. These include services supporting education, care and development. 19-year-old Bethany Brown has been working in the team as an admin apprentice since February. As Stockton-on-Tees AND PROUD TO SERVE Borough Council’s newest apprentice, Bethany is learning a range of office skills to support the SEN and Engagement Welcome to our regular feature where we bring you news about Service in their work. Through the Council’s Learning and Skills Service she is also working towards gaining a Business how Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is working for you. Administration NVQ in the coming year. There are almost 3,000 employees who work for Stockton- These dedicated people are all proud to serve the Beth’s job sees her working with colleagues to process on-Tees Borough Council doing a vast range of jobs across residents of Stockton-on-Tees – and up to 70 per cent Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans which focus on many different services. of our workforce enjoy living in the Borough too! ensuring coordinated services are planned across different services for education, health and care. If you have ever wondered what a local authority does you To get a taste of the range of services which Stockton-on- may be surprised to learn that our staff include school Tees Borough Council delivers and a snapshot of a day in Before joining the Council she worked at Grangefield School cooks, park maintenance, solicitors, CCTV operatives, the life of the council you can watch a special film at as a receptionist. home care staff, food hygiene inspectors, refuse workers, www.stockton.gov.uk/ourstaff enforcement officers and grave diggers. “As part of this job I deal with enquiries from residents, schools as well as being involved in the admin side of the EHC plans. Being part of a team really appeals to me and I like helping both residents and partners but also my colleagues. “As a care leaver it is really important to me to support people and that is why I love this job. I also want to be a positive role model to other care leavers – to show that they too can gain qualifications while working in a field they enjoy. “I don’t know what the future holds but I would love to continue working for the Council and am proud to do a job which can make a difference to people’s lives.” Beth lives in Roseworth with her partner and 18-month-year old daughter, Grace. For more information about the Council’s SEND Engagement A grave digger in one of the Borough’s cemeteries Team call 01642 527145 email [email protected] A cleaner gets a customer contact or visit www.stockton.gov.uk/sensupport centre ready for the public CCTV control room

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Here we bring you our regular update on the consultations being carried out by the Council. To find out more visit www.stockton.gov.uk/consultation Local Plan Proposed changes to parking in Yarm The Local Plan for Stockton-on-Tees will be examined in A consultation on proposed changes to parking public in June. arrangements in Yarm ended in early May. Inspector Matthew Birkinshaw has been appointed by the The consultation was carried out by the Council at the Government to determine whether it is sound. The Local Plan request of businesses in the town, who feel the changes sets out a vision for the future development of Stockton-on- would increase parking options for shoppers and visitors. Tees in relation to housing, the economy, community facilities It sought views on proposals to introduce a maximum and infrastructure up to 2032. stay for parking on Yarm High Street and to allow parts of The public examination will start on 5 June in the Council’s the residents’ parking zone in West Street, Bridge Street, Jim Cooke Conference Suite, Municipal Buildings, Church Bentley Wynd, and The Old Market, to be used for long stay Road, Stockton and is expected to last three weeks. parking during the day. As part of the examination process the inspector will At the time of going to print, officers were working through consider all representations made to the plan and the the responses to the consultation so that all of the views hearing sessions will provide an opportunity for the expressed can be taken into account before a decision is made. inspector to examine specific matters in more detail. To find out more visit www.stockton.gov.uk/consultation Stockton-on-Tees Following the public examination further consultation may take place on changes suggested by the Inspector before the Local Plan is put forward for adoption at a meeting of the To keep track of all Council led consultations, full Council. visit the My Views consultation portal at meets its new Mayor For further information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/localplan www.stockton.gov.uk/myviews Councillor Eileen Johnson is the new different people from all walks of life – businesses, schools and local organisations and charities. I am also keen to attend Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees. as many of the big events held around the Borough as possible Scrutiny programme for 2018-19 She was officially appointed in April, replacing Councillor and promote Stockton-on-Tees as a place to visit.” Maurice Perry at the end of his mayoral year. This year’s Deputy Mayor is Councillor Lynn Hall. The Deputy Stockton-on-Tees has five scrutiny committees which examine, review and challenge the work of the Council. Councillor Johnson was born in Thornaby. Her grandfather was Mayor’s consort will be her sister, Janice Gallagher. Each year councillors sitting on the committees look closely at a range of topics to make sure that residents a blast furnace worker at the Bon Lea Foundry which made The Mayor’s charities this year are The Royal British Legion receive high quality services and policies meet the needs of local people. a great impression on her. When she was four years old she and The Mary Thompson Fund which supports the needs of moved to Redcar and later attended Cleveland Grammar School those who are seeking asylum or are settled refugees in the The programme for the forthcoming year will include: for Girls. She returned to live in Stockton-on-Tees in 1975. Tees Valley. The Mayor will also support a new charitable fund set up to be managed by care leavers to both develop • Homelessness in vulnerable groups • Consultation on licensed premises award scheme Throughout her career Councillor Johnson has worked for three Members of Parliament and was also a Housing Benefits business expertise and to support outcomes for children in • Drowning prevention • Digital optimisation Assessor for Stockton District Council from 1989 to 1995. the care of the Council. • Food hygiene • Under-representation of ethnic communities in the workforce She has two children – a son and a daughter and four The retiring Mayor, Councillor Maurice Perry, raised more grandchildren, three of which live in Thorpe Thewles. Her than £19,516 for charities in his mayoral year with Meningitis • Child’s journey through council services • Consolidation of the Thirteen Group eldest grandchild is a music teacher and lives in Manchester. Now, the Motor Neurone Disease Association and Cleveland • Care leavers • Parking on grass verges She is a keen supporter of Darlington Football Club. Alzheimer’s Residential Centre among the main beneficiaries. He also raised £1,389 for the Borough’s three Armed Forces In her mayoral year Councillor Johnson’s consort will • Children in Need • Bring (recycling) sites Freedom Regiments. be former Mayor, Councillor Paul Kirton and when he is • Hate crime • River-based economy unavailable she has lots of willing volunteers to support her in For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/mayor For more information about the role of scrutiny committees and the programme above visit www.stockton.gov.uk/scrutiny her duties. She said: “I am really looking forward to meeting

PAGE 32 PAGE 33 COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMUNITY SAFETY The Sixfields site will be developed into wetland Preparing HMP Holme House governor, Chris Dyer for a better future Chris Dyer has a longstanding career in the prison service and has served as Governor of HMP Holme House in Stockton since July 2016. With almost Flood protection works progress 1,200 prisoners and 450 staff, he has The latest phase of a major flood alleviation “This year we will be working on new wetlands and designs the demanding and challenging job of for natural flood management features at Coatham Woods scheme is due to get under way in Hartburn. and will be consulting with the community in due course.” running a busy prison. The Council is working in partnership with the Environment Work at Sixfields is expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2018. “Our job is to rehabilitate men and help them to lead Agency to create three hectares of new water dependent productive lives both within prison and after release,” says habitat at the Sixfields site next to Hartburn Beck. For further information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/flooding Chris. “Around 75 per cent of men at Holme House are from This area of land often gets flooded during heavy rain and will Stockton-on-Tees and the wider Tees Valley/Durham region. be excavated to hold water and create floodplain meadow. Sign up for flood warnings Many of them have families who live locally and who some of the men here eventually return to. The prison and its partners The project is part of the wider Lustrum Beck Flood A new online service which provides residents living work together to help them integrate back into society.” Alleviation Scheme aimed at reducing the risk of flooding near Lustrum Beck with river level forecasts has Chris and his staff work with several organisations to address and creating new habitat. As well as the work at Sixfields, been launched by the Environment Agency. Phase two of the project will also see natural flood the needs of individual men: “We have strong partnerships with management features created upstream of Lustrum Beck People living in the area can view a 36-hour river level Cleveland Police, the Council, the prison’s education provider, to reduce water levels and the risk of flooding. forecast to help plan for potential flooding. For full details Novus, and the National Probation Service and Community visit floodsdestroy.campaign.gov.uk Rehabilitation Companies, as well as NHS services such as Dorian Latham, Lustrum Beck Project Manager at the Spectrum/G4S and Tees Esk and Wear Valley mental health Environment Agency, said: “The Lustrum Beck project Residents can also sign up to free phone, email or text trust and recovery programmes. We all learn from each other really is an innovative scheme which combines engineering message alerts at www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings and have a shared responsibility to ensure the men receive solutions in the town centre and natural flood management or call the 24-hour Floodline on 0345 988 1188 to register. effective, ongoing support.” upstream, which will work together to reduce the risk of flooding to residents. Staff at Novus teach a wide range of courses including essential maths and English skills, and Holme House also “But importantly we are also taking the opportunity to create provides vital employment for more than 1,000 prisoners. As new features for wildlife to thrive and the community to enjoy, well as work experience, the men gain valuable skills at the and we’re delighted to see the Council has started work on prison’s in-house barber shop, print and textiles workshops, a the wetland creation at Sixfields. large commercial laundry which serves local businesses, and a wood mill where they handcraft furniture for local universities.

You can report it: “We also encourage men to complete NVQ qualifications and we Reporting hate crime • At a police station work closely with the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) and local businesses which offer training and employment • By calling the police on 101, or 999 if it is an Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and its opportunities across the Borough following release.” emergency partners are working together to stamp out • At a reporting centre if you prefer to speak to And a library service, provided by the Council, supports the hate crime. someone who is not a police officer. There are men to develop their literacy and social skills. An impressive book of poems called Holme Truths has been written by one A hate crime is any incident which is perceived by the victim or reporting centres across the Borough. To find out where, visit www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk group, while others have been working with criminology any other person to be the result of hate or prejudice because students from Teesside University and participating in a • Contact Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111 of gender, race, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation. commemorative World War One project with Mike McGrother, It can take many forms including damage, assault, verbal or • Online at www.met.police.uk/true-vision-report- which you can read more about on page 27. written abuse and harassment. hate-crime “Everybody needs a second chance,” adds Chris. “There isn’t All information received will be treated with the strictest As part of Stockton Hate Crime Group the Council, Cleveland a one size fits all approach but it’s our responsibility to rebuild confidence. Police and other authorities provide a number of ways to these men and reintroduce them to our communities as best Holme House Prison report any offensive incident or hate crime that you have For more information visit as possible.” suffered, or witnessed on behalf of someone else. www.stockton.gov.uk/reportincidents

PAGE 34 PAGE 35 ENVIRONMENT AND HOUSING ENVIRONMENT AND HOUSING

An artist’s impression of the new development This area of Leven Bank was made safe in February

Protecting Leven Bank from erosion Temporary traffic lights will be in place some time and have scheduled the majority of the work to on Leven Bank Road in Yarm from July as coincide with the summer holidays, when traffic is generally a lot lighter. essential work to strengthen the nearby river bank gets under way. “We will do all we can to keep disruption to a minimum, and will be manually controlling the traffic lights at peak The Council is carrying out the work on a 40 metre section times to minimise delays. But there will inevitably be some of riverbank which runs directly alongside the road. One congestion at peak times, and we’d encourage drivers to side of the road and the footpath will be closed to enable consider alternative routes.” access to the river bank, and two way traffic lights will be in place until the work is complete. The work is expected to last around nine weeks, weather permitting, and will protect the road from the effects of Director of Economic Growth and Development Services, water erosion for years to come. The footpath and nearby Richard McGuckin, said: “The River Leven runs very close 17/X17 bus stop will be out of use for the duration of the to a section of Leven Bank Road around 160 metres west work and there will be no thoroughfare for pedestrians. of the bridge and we regularly monitor erosion along this Start on site for Stockton homes stretch. We have been planning strengthening work for For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/levenbank Work has begun to bring the site of a former The development is being delivered by Thirteen in partnership with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. health centre in Stockton back to life with a new Esh Construction will build the properties supported by The Infinity Bridge development of affordable, high quality housing. funding from Homes England. The development will include Are you getting Out 34 homes, all for social rent including 20 two-bedroom Alma House, Alma Resource Centre and a disused garage apartments, 10 two-bedroom houses and four two-bedroom and About? are being demolished to make way for new and modern bungalows. Stockton Town Centre’s shops, transport links homes in the heart of the town centre. and amenities are within close walking distance. A new pocket-sized guide is making it easier than ever to enjoy the wonderful green spaces, nature reserves, woodlands and parks in Stockton-on-Tees. Out and About contains information on 12 scenic Raising private rented standards destinations across the Borough that can be easily reached by walking or cycling. New rules are being introduced to tackle rogue October 2018. The mandatory licences last for five years landlords and protect tenants in shared housing. and cost £250 per bedroom or £200 for landlords who are Whether looking for a park with a playground, a place to walk members of the Council’s Landlord Accreditation Scheme. the dog, or somewhere peaceful to enjoy wildlife, Out and Since 2006 landlords have been legally required to license About is packed with suggestions to enjoy the great outdoors. houses in multiple occupation (HMO) which have at least In April local authorities were given powers to ban convicted It also offers a range of activity ideas for families as well as three storeys and five or more occupants who form more landlords and property agents from operating as well as recommended routes on the National Cycle Network and a than one household – but from October 2018 new legislation add their names to a national database of rogue landlords handy map. will mean that HMOs with any number of storeys must be and agents. Wynyard Woodland Park licensed. For further information and advice about private renting, The guide is available free of charge from all Stockton-on- Tees libraries, the Rediscover Stockton shop on Stockton High Landlords with properties that meet the new licensing contact the Private Sector Housing Team on 01642 526247 Street, and Tees Active leisure centres. www.stockton.gov.uk/parks criteria are legally required to apply for a licence by 1 or email [email protected] For further information visit

PAGE 36 PAGE 37 HEALTH AND WELLBEING HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Make May Purple! Every five minutes someone in the UK has a This service offers: stroke. Sadly the effects can last a lifetime, • coordinated support throughout a stroke journey leaving survivors and their loved ones facing a • home visits difficult road to recovery. • leaflets, factsheets and information about Life after Stroke Grants and benefits In May the Stroke Association hosted a national month of • help with returning to work DETERMINED TO QUIT activities to raise both awareness and funds to support the charity in the work it does to help stroke survivors regain • assistance with accessing local leisure We continue to bring you news of how The Council works with the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS their independence. and social activities Foundation Trust to provide a free, friendly, specialist stop • support for carers, and links to other Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, NHS smoking service which offers weekly drop-in sessions where From purple-themed parties to bake sales, residents across organisations and networks. people can get practical help and advice. Those accessing the Stockton-on-Tees turned the Borough purple and using the health partners and other organisations service find it easier to stop and are four times more likely to stay hastag, #MakeMayPurple, spread their support for stroke The service also runs a Drop In Club each Wednesday at are working together to tackle health smokefree. survivors and their families on social media. Throughout May Stockton Independent Living Centre, Tithe Barn House, the Council showed their support by turning Stockton’s town Hardwick Road, Stockton from 1pm-3pm. Led by the Stroke inequalities through the Borough’s Joint Through the stop smoking service Claire started taking Champix, centre and riverside lights purple too. Association and the local community stroke team, visitors Health and Wellbeing Strategy. a prescription medicine which greatly increases the chance of can enjoy chair-based exercises as well as group activities, successfully quitting as it reduces cravings. For stroke survivors, their families and carers, the support such as quizzes. local organisations provide is vital. In partnership with the Stopping smoking is one of the single “At times it was a struggle to quit but with amazing support from Council, The Stroke Association’s Stockton Stroke Recovery For more information about support in the Borough please most beneficial things that you can do for the stop smoking service, as well as that from friends and family, Service provides high quality information, practical advice contact Trevor Newlove on [email protected] I am much healthier and am saving up to £70 a week. and emotional support to survivors of any age – both at or call 01642 679018 or 07852242649. your health, but it isn’t always easy. In this “My family is over the moon that I am smokefree and I now have home and in the wider community. issue we meet mum-of-two Claire Gibson, money to spend on myself and save too. Quitting is a personal 40, from Billingham who has successfully decision but if you feel like the time is right for you I would 100 per cent recommend the stop smoking service to help you Every second counts when you are having a stroke so act given up smoking 25 cigarettes a day. achieve your goal.” ‘FAST’ to spot the signs: She was determined to quit after seeing her mother struggle with a chronic lung For support and advice on quitting smoking ace: Can the person smile? Has their face fallen peech problems: Can the person speak clearly and condition. in Stockton-on-Tees telephone the stop Fon one side? Sunderstand what you say? Is their speech slurred? She said: “I have been a smoker for the past 20 years, and have rms: ime: smoking service on 01642 383819 or visit Can the person raise both arms and keep If you see any of these three signs, it’s time tried unsuccessfully to give up in the past. I decided to bite the Athem there? Tto call 999. bullet and stop because I was coughing every morning and I www.nth.nhs.uk/stopsmoking knew there is a chance I could inherit my Mum’s condition.” Visit www.stroke.org.uk for more information.

PAGE 38 PAGE 39 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Say yes to NCS The experience of a lifetime is being offered to teenagers in Stockton-on- Tees this summer. The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a four week programme in the summer holidays that includes a week of outdoor adventure, a residential for participants to learn ‘life skills’ and a community-based social action project to give something back to their local community. Noorulain Zafar (pictured) took part in NCS last summer and was invited to star in their campaign to inspire more 16-17 year olds to sign up. Noorulain, from Eaglescliffe and a student at Egglescliffe School, said: “NCS has given me the confidence to pursue my passions. It has helped me realise where I want to get to in life, boost my confidence and allowed me to be completely unapologetic in who I am! “For anyone thinking about doing NCS next summer, I would say definitely do it. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a stressful GCSE year.” Award-winning school singers NCS is open to 16 and 17 year olds, with various departure Pupils at Durham Lane Primary School in The annual competition at Durham Cathedral showcases dates available in July and August. Places cost just £50 the vocal talents of primary school children from across (£10 for those eligible for free school meals), which Eaglescliffe have scooped a prestigious the North East and saw them face stiff competition for the includes adventure and university-style residential stays, award for their singing talents! coveted title. transport, food, training, activities and more. The children were crowned North East Key Stage 2 Choir Headteacher and choir leader Jacky Ball said: “This is the To sign up visit www.ncsnortheast.co.uk of the Year 2018 as part of Durham Vocal Festival. first time the choir has entered a singing competition so or call 0191 247 4020. The eight to 11 year olds performed an original song called I’m very proud of all of the children involved. Well done to ‘Flanders Fields’ which they wrote for Remembrance Day, them all for their hard work and perfect performance!” and impressed judges with their ‘thoughtful singing’ and Visit www.durhamlane.org.uk to watch the children’s ‘original and emotionally engaging performance’. winning performance.

Let’s Talk Fostering Hartburn Primary School makes the grade Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Hartburn Primary School is officially one of the Headteacher Julia Armstrong said: “A huge thank you to all of the staff, pupils and parents for all their hard work country’s best performing schools at Key Stage 2. and continued support. This is amazing news for Hartburn In 2017, all Key Stage 2 pupils at the school reached or Primary School, I couldn’t be prouder.” Could you foster? exceeded the expected standard in their maths SATs. The outstanding achievements of staff and pupils were Foster carers provide a stable family life for children and young The children’s excellent test results have ranked the school also acknowledged by Government in a letter from the people who are unable to live with their parents at a particular point Minister of State for School Standards, Nick Gibb. in their lives. Fostering allows children the chance to thrive in a safe, in the country’s top one percent schools for maths attainment secure, loving and caring home environment with foster carers. and eighth out of 207 primary schools in the Tees Valley for For more information and to read the letter in full reading, writing and maths. visit www.hartburn.org.uk/news Request an Information Pack. Attend an Information Session. Thursday 14 June 2018 Tuesday 21 August 2018 2pm - 4pm 5.30pm - 7.30pm Norton Library All Saints Academy Ingleby Barwick Thursday 26 July 2018 5.30pm - 7.30pm Jim Cooke Suite Stockton Central Library

Telephone: 01642 526218 • Email: [email protected] Visit: www.stockton.gov.uk/fostering Make a difference today. Hartburn Primary School pupils celebrate their SATs results

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BILLINGHAM CENTRAL 6:30PM – 7:30PM BISHOPSGARTH & ELM TREE 5 July 2018 Grays Road Institute, 13 June 2018 Billingham Youth & (STOCKTON) 6pm – 7pm Your Family Community Centre, The Causeway 5 June 2018 Senators Public House 9 July 2018 Hartburn Scout Group Hut, 25 July 2018 Billingham Youth & 6pm – 6:30pm 12noon – 1pm Community Centre, The Causeway 14 June 2018 Mitre Public House 16 July 2018 Fairfield Library,12noon – 1pm COUNCILLOR MRS ANN McCOY 6pm – 6:30pm COUNCILLOR CAROL CLARK Hub service 03 July 2018 Senators Public House Tel: 01642 535604 Tel: 01642 675688 Email: [email protected] 6pm – 6:30pm Email: [email protected] Families in Stockton-on-Tees with children aged 12 July 2018 Mitre Public House GRANGEFIELD 7pm – 7.30pm 0-19 years old can access a range of services at COUNCILLOR BARRY WOODHOUSE 6pm – 6:30pm Tel: 01642 371638 4 June 2018 Elmwood Community Centre COUNCILLOR MRS JULIA CHERRETT four new Family Hubs. Email: [email protected] 2 July 2018 Elmwood Community Centre Tel: 01642 785473 BILLINGHAM EAST My name is Liani and I’m really excited to write What’s on offer? Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR STEPHEN RICHARDSON 8 June 2018 Tel: 07929 354541 New Life Family Centre, BISHOPSGARTH & ELM TREE the second Bright Minds Big Futures Column • see a Midwife and Health Visitor Low Grange Avenue, 5pm – 5:40pm Email: stephenrichardson.stockton@yahoo. (STOCKTON) 5.30pm – 6.30pm com / [email protected] for Stockton-on-Tees News. • make the most of our activity sessions Hereford Centre, Hereford Terrace, 5:45pm – 6:30pm 04 June 2018 Elm Tree Community Centre, including volunteer-led ‘Stay and Play’ Elm Tree Avenue, HARDWICK & SALTERS LANE WARD My role as a Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council 13 July 2018 New Life Family Centre, Low 16 June 2018 Salters Lane Community Correspondent involves helping to make decisions on • take part in a programme of themed workshops Grange Avenue, 5pm – 5:40pm 04 July 2018 Rosedale Care Home, 122 Marske Lane, Centre 9:30am – 10:30am events like SIRF and taking part on weekends to highlight Hereford Centre, Hereford Terrace, Hardwick in Partnership 11am – 12 noon via social media what is going on within the Borough to get • get advice and information on services 5:45pm – 6:30pm COUNCILLOR LISA GRAINGE and activities happening in your area 14 July 2018 Salters Lane Community people interested and involved. COUNCILLOR MICK STOKER Tel: 01642 614522 Email: [email protected] Centre 9:30am – 10:30am I am an advocate for the Stockton Youth Assembly which • access extra support when you need it Tel: 07917 587620 (text messages) Hardwick in Partnership 11am – 12 noon Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0791 758 7617 consists of meeting with councillors and people in the • become a volunteer, sharing your skills COUNCILLOR NIGEL COOKE EAGLESCLIFFE community to help make Stockton a better place for people and experience to help other families COUNCILLOR EVALINE CUNNINGHAM Tel: 01642 589442 to live. Also I’ve travelled throughout the North East being Tel: 01642 532090 07 June 2018 Egglescliffe Parish Hall, Email: [email protected] the voice for the young people in the area, as part of a • visit our friendly and welcoming café Email: [email protected] Butts Lane 9:30am – 10:30am COUNCILLOR NORMA STEPHENSON OBE children and young people’s group which enables me to 11 June 2018 Eaglescliffe Trinity Methodist BILLINGHAM NORTH 6:30PM – 7:30PM Tel: 01642 675891 develop my debating skills and confidence with councillors Where’s my nearest centre? Church 9:30am – 10:30am 7 June 2018 North Billingham Methodist Email: [email protected] 05 July 2018 Egglescliffe Parish Hall, Butts and directors. Billingham Church, Marsh House Avenue Lane 9:30am – 10:30am HARTBURN 6:45PM – 7:45PM Through this group I have undertaken my Duke of Ochil Terrace, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2QL 5 July 2018 High Grange Community 09 July 2018 Eaglescliffe Trinity Methodist 04 June 2018 Elmwood Community Centre Edinburgh Award and achieved Bronze level and I’m Tel: 01642 528912 Centre, Casson Way Church 9:30am – 10:30am 02 July 2018 Elmwood Community Centre currently working towards Silver. To achieve these awards Stockton North COUNCILLOR CHRIS BARLOW COUNCILLOR PHIL DENNIS I needed to volunteer within the community. For my skills Tel: 01642 561289 COUNCILLOR LYNN HALL Redhill Road, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9BX Tel: 01642 790916 Email: [email protected] Tel: 0782 558 2527 activity I learnt how to play the guitar and for my physical Tel: 01642 528072 Email: [email protected] activity I did rock climbing and worked within a team to Mobile: 0771 772 7685 Email: [email protected] Stockton Centre EAGLESCLIFFE 5.30pm – 6.30pm achieve certain criteria on the expedition. COUNCILLOR LAURIANE POVEY COUNCILLOR MATTHEW VICKERS Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3PJ 04 June 2018 Preston and Eaglescliffe Tel: 0782 558 2514 Two evenings a week I attend Air Cadets where I have Tel: 0773 330 7866 Tel: 01642 528848 Email: [email protected] Social Club, 2 Albert Road, Eaglescliffe, Email: [email protected] or been a cadet for the past four years and recently became TS16 0DD [email protected] Stockton South a Corporal. My duties include organising fitness evenings, COUNCILLOR PAUL WESTON 04 July 2018 Parkmore Hotel, Yarm Road, helping mentor the new intakes and general rifle training Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9PJ Tel: 07717 727692 INGLEBY BARWICK EAST 6PM – 7PM Eaglescliffe, TS16 0DH (Joint surgery with Ingleby Barwick West) on range days. On camps I do a variety of different activities Tel: 01642 529847 Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR STEFAN HOUGHTON depending on the camp I attend including Altcar Training 7 June 2018 All Saints C of E Secondary For more details of services, advice BILLINGHAM SOUTH 3PM – 4PM Tel: 0776 636 1716 Camp, Blackpool pleasure beach, Liverpool, clay pigeon School and support for families in Stockton-on-Tees, 16 June 2018 St Cuthbert’s Church Hall Email: [email protected] 4 July 2018 All Saints C of E Secondary shooting, boating, fieldcraft and bowling. I have even been visit www.stocktoninformationdirectory.org 14 July 2018 St Cuthbert’s Church Hall lucky enough to have flown a Grob Tutor plane and glider! COUNCILLOR LAURA TUNNEY School COUNCILLOR MRS JEAN O’DONNELL Tel: 0792 075 0692 Residents of Maltby and Hilton are Last year I won The Young Person’s Civic Award 2016/17 Tel: 01642 559717 Email: [email protected] welcome at Ingleby Barwick Ward for my commitment to the community and support I give to Email: [email protected] Surgeries but if unable to attend, can FAIRFIELD 6pm – 6:30pm request a meeting with Councillors Corr looked after young people. I also attended the Children and COUNCILLOR MICHAEL SMITH Young People Now Awards ceremony in London with the 11 June 2018 Fairfield Centre for Young and Faulks by appointment before Parish Tel: 01642 371782 People, Old Boys Club, Limbrick Avenue regional councils that were shortlisted. Unfortunately we Council meetings. Email: [email protected] 09 July 2018 Fairfield Centre for Young didn’t win, but I felt honoured to attend and COUNCILLOR GILLIAN CORR People, Old Boys Club, Limbrick Avenue be chosen to represent the group. BILLINGHAM WEST 6PM – 6PM Tel: 01642 764056 25 May 2018 Wolviston Court Community COUNCILLOR MAURICE PERRY Email: [email protected] I will be taking part in the National Centre Tel: 01642 586914 COUNCILLOR KEVIN FAULKS Citizen Service (NCS) this summer to Email: [email protected] 29 June 2018 Wolviston Court Community Tel: 01642 764874 make new friends and learn new skill Centre COUNCILLOR BILL WOODHEAD MBE Email: [email protected] sets. Tel: 01642 584409 COUNCILLOR MRS HELEN ATKINSON INGLEBY BARWICK EAST Tel: 0782 690 3135 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 5 June 2018 Beckfields, Beckfield Avenue, GRANGEFIELD WARD Ingleby Barwick 6pm – 7pm COUNCILLOR CHRIS CLOUGH 7 June 2018 Grays Road Institute, 12 July 2018 Hilton Village Hall, Tel: 0793 264 2793 6pm – 7pm Main Street 6:30 – 7:30pm Email: [email protected] 11 June 2018 Hartburn Scout Group Hut, COUNCILLOR SALLY ANN WATSON 12noon – 1pm Tel: 01642 761543 18 June 2018 Fairfield Library, 12noon – Email: [email protected] 1pm Mobile: 0779 501 2445

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INGLEBY BARWICK WEST 6PM – 7PM COUNCILLOR STEVE NELSON STAINSBY HILL (Joint surgery with Ingleby Barwick East) Tel: 01642 534417 16 June 2018 Thornaby Pavilion 07 June 2018 All Saints C of E Secondary Email: [email protected] 11am – 12noon School COUNCILLOR MRS KATHRYN NELSON COUNCILLOR MRS SYLVIA WALMSLEY 04 July 2018 All Saints C of E Secondary Tel: 01642 534417 Tel: 01642 604176 School Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR KEN DIXON NORTON SOUTH 5PM – 6PM Mobile: 0782 558 2518 Tel: 01642 764650 12 June 2018 Email: [email protected] Albany Resource Centre STOCKTON TOWN CENTRE 6PM 26 June 2018 Dance Academy WHAT’SThis is just a taster, so for moreON information and for a full list 5 June 2018 The Willows Centre, COUNCILLOR DAVID HARRINGTON 10 July 2018 Albany Resource Centre Northport Road A look at what’s going on across go to www.stockton.gov.uk/events Tel: 01642 764652 24 July 2018 Dance Academy 19 June 2018 Ewbank Community Centre, Email: [email protected] Stockton-on-Tees from May 2018. The events listed are subject to change. We reserve the right to Ewbank Drive Skype: david.harrington01642 COUNCILLOR BOB COOK alter or cancel any event. TEL: 3 July 2018 The Willows Centre, COUNCILLOR ROSS PATTERSON 01642 890058 Email: [email protected] Northport Road Tel: 01642 764865 17 July 2018 Ewbank Community Centre, MAY Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR EILEEN JOHNSON Ewbank Drive Brass Routes TEL: 01642 673952 Date: Sunday 3 June MANDALE & VICTORIA Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR DI HEWITT Time: 9am - 5pm 12 June 2018 Robert Atkinson, Tel: 0782 452 9681 Record Fair Location: Stockton High Street NORTON WEST Email: 6:30pm – 7:30pm [email protected] Date: Saturday 26 May This fantastic new event, encouraging people of all ages to 14 June 2018 Riverbank 10am – 11am 4 June 2018 Glebe Community Centre, COUNCILLOR PAUL KIRTON Time: 10am - 4pm Hanover Parade 10am – 11:30am come along and experience the best of brass, will include 10 July 2018 Robert Atkinson, Tel: 01642 559331 Location: Stockton High Street performances from community groups and local bands as 6:30pm – 7:30pm 5 June 2018 St Mary’s (Forge) Meeting Email: [email protected] Our fantastic Record Fair, in association with Record Fairs Up Room, Norton Green, 5pm – 6pm well as workshops throughout the day. For more information 12 July 2018 Riverbank10am – 11am North, will be back on Stockton High Street for a second year. Norton Cricket Club, 6:15pm – 7pm VILLAGE 5PM – 6PM visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events COUNCILLOR SONIA BAILEY Hosted in our events marquee, there’ll be a range of traders 2 July 2018 Glebe Community Centre, Ward Surgeries will be immediately followed Tel: 01642 767942 Hanover Parade 10am – 11:30am by a residents meeting, 6pm - 7pm. selling everything from records, CDs, and music DVDs to Email: [email protected] Stockton Volunteers Market 3 July 2018 St Mary’s (Forge) Meeting 11 June 2018 The Griffin Pub, books, magazines, turntables and classic memorabilia. For Mobile: 0755 754 0159 Room, Norton Green, 5pm – 6pm Bader Avenue more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events Date: Monday 4 June COUNCILLOR TRACEY STOTT Norton Cricket Club, 6:15pm – 7pm 9 July 2018 The Griffin Pub, Bader Avenue Time: 10am - 2pm Tel: 01642 674471 Location: Stockton High Street COUNCILLOR DAVID WILBURN COUNCILLOR IAN DALGARNO Mobile: 07528 014 605 Stockton Stages Tel: 01642 532517 Tel: 01642 882985 Join us as we celebrate the contribution of volunteers in Email: [email protected] Date: Wednesday 30 May – Saturday 2 June Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Stockton-on-Tees. Come and meet your local charitable COUNCILLOR PAUL ROWLING Time: Various organisations and learn more about what they offer to COUNCILLOR NORMA WILBURN COUNCILLOR MICK MOORE Tel: 07429031855 Location: Stockton Town Centre your community. For more information visit Tel: 01642 532517 Tel: 01642 764381 Email: [email protected] Stockton Stages is back for 2018, welcoming a thrilling array Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.stocktonvolunteers.co.uk of comedy and music talent to Stockton Town Centre for a NEWTOWN 5:30PM – 6:30PM PARKFIELD & OXBRIDGE 6PM – 7PM WESTERN PARISHES 7PM – 8PM second year. There’s a bumper line up including live music 5 June 2018 Newtown Community 7 June 2018 Lighthouse Centre, 1 June 2018 The Wilson Centre, Darlington and comedy at ARC, The Georgian Theatre and Ku Bar, free Resource Centre 34 Yarm Road Road, Long Newton Room, Carlton town centre entertainment for all the family on Friday, plus 3 July 2018 Newtown Community 21 June 2018 Oxbridge Christian 6 July 2018 The Chapel School Resource Centre a full day of free family-friendly comedy and live music on Fellowship, Norfolk Street COUNCILLOR ANDREW STEPHENSON Saturday, all on Stockton High Street! For the full line-up COUNCILLOR MARILYN SURTEES 5 July 2018 Lighthouse Centre, Tel: 0778 529 3416 and further information visit www.stocktonstages.co.uk Tel: 07920750678 34 Yarm Road Email: [email protected] or Email: [email protected] 19 July 2018 Oxbridge Christian [email protected] Fellowship, Norfolk Street JUNE NEWTOWN 6PM – 7PM YARM 6PM – 7PM 25 May 2018 Newtown Resource Centre COUNCILLOR MOHAMMED JAVED 4 June 2018 Challoner House Tel: 01642 602420 Big Girls Don’t Cry 15 June 2018 Ragworth Neighbourhood 19 June 2018 Kirklevington Primary School Centre, St Johns Way Email: [email protected] Date: Saturday 2 June 2 July 2018 Challoner House 29 June 2018 St Paul’s Church, Time: 7.30pm COUNCILLOR LOUISE BALDOCK 17 July 2018 Kirklevington Primary School Bishopton Road Tel: 07774 786532 / 01642 641215 Location: The Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm COUNCILLOR ELSI HAMPTON 13 July 2018 St John’s Church, Email: [email protected] Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & Tel: 01642 783836 Crossing the Tees - Book Durham Road The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal ROSEWORTH 5:30PM – 6:30PM Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR PAUL BAKER cast and live band. During the sixties and seventies number Festival 11 June 2018 Redhill Children’s Centre, Mobile: 0782 558 2517 Tel: 01642 608406 Redhill Road one hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like Date: Saturday 9 June - Saturday 23 June Email: [email protected] COUNCILLOR TONY HAMPTON 9 July 2018 Kiora Hall, Ragpath Lane a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel the Time: Various Tel: 01642 783 836 Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to super stardom. Adults £23, Location: Libraries and other venues across the Tees Valley NORTHERN PARISHES 6:30PM – 7PM COUNCILLOR JIM BEALL Email: [email protected] Concessions £21. To book visit www.thepaaonline.org This annual Book Festival for the Tees Valley returns for 14 June 2018 Grindon Parish Hall, Tel: 01642 871759 Mobile: 07788 388132 Thorpe Thewles Email: [email protected] the fifth year, bringing you a packed programme of authors, 5 July 2018 Wolviston Village Hall COUNCILLOR JULIA WHITEHILL events and workshops. Highlights include TV’s Yorkshire COUNCILLOR MISS BARBARA INMAN Tel: 01642 788187 Shepherdess Amanda Owen, comedian Patrick Monahan COUNCILLOR JOHN GARDNER Tel: 01642 582644 Email: [email protected] and crime writer Mick Herron. Along with the return of the Tel: 01740 645357 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0788 183 1339 Email: [email protected] popular Lipstick Library evening, a mystery for families to STAINSBY HILL 5PM – 6PM NORTON NORTH 6PM - 7PM solve and a host of popular children’s authors who will be 25 June 2018 South Thornaby Community visiting schools to inspire children across the region. Plus 20 June 2018 Norton Library & Resource Centre creative writing, poetry and blogging workshops, and a short 11 July 2018 Norton Library COUNCILLOR DERRICK BROWN story competition. For more information visit Tel: 01642 751028 www.crossingthetees.org Email: [email protected] PAGE 44 PAGE 45 WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON Fastlove Armed Forces Day including Alice’s Adventures in Billingham Town Council Date: Friday 22 June Time: 7.30pm Freedom Parade Wonderland open-air theatre Summer Event Date: Thursday 28 June Date: Saturday 7 July Date: Saturday 21 July Location: The Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm Time: 10am - 4pm Time: 6pm (gates open from 5pm) Time: 1pm – 4pm Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating a global Location: Stockton High Street Location: Preston Park Museum and Grounds Location: John Whitehead Park superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the Our popular Armed Forces Day celebrations include displays Based on the book by Lewis Carroll and presented in Visit John Whitehead Park as the annual Billingham Town all new production, Fastlove – A tribute to George Michael. and information stands hosted by serving members and beautiful Victorian costume and alive with song, dance Council summer event returns. Enjoy a fun filled afternoon Adults £23.00, Concessions £21.00. To book visit veterans of the Army, Navy and Air Force. A number of and original music, this is a production to delight the for all the family with entertainment in the event marquee www.thepaaonline.org organisations will be represented, offering people the entire family. Open-air theatre performance presented and a host of activities for everyone to enjoy. For more opportunity to find out more about the past, present and future by Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Advanced booking is information visit www.billinghamtowncouncil.co.uk of the Armed Services. The event will also include a Freedom essential. Call 01642 527375 or visit Parade by the soldiers from the Yorkshire Regiment who will www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk march down Stockton High Street and the surrounding roads Ingleby Barwick Family to celebrate their Freedom of the Borough. Fun Day Date: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July Time: 10am – 5pm Location: Ingleby Manor Free School Ingleby Barwick Community Partnership will be holding their sixth annual family fun weekend at Ingleby Manor Free School, featuring an opening parade, live singing, crafts, a funfair, dog show and more. For more information visit www.facebook.com/InglebyBarwickFamilyFunWeekend Stockton Cycling Festival SIRF across the Borough Fire Engine and Vintage Date: Friday 13 – Sunday 15 July Date: Saturday 28 July Vehicle Show Time: Various Time: Various Location: Stockton Town Centre and Riverside Location: Norton, Billingham, Thornaby, Ingleby Barwick Date: Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 June The Stockton Cycling Festival returns with three amazing and Yarm Time: 11am - 5pm days filled with all things cycling. Whether you’re a huge fan Join us as we once again take Stockton International Location: Preston Park Museum and Grounds of cycling or a family hoping to get more active this summer Riverside Festival (SIRF) on the road with some exciting Enjoy a fun filled day out for all the family at the fantastic Fire we guarantee you’ll find something to keep you entertained, preview performances giving you a taster of what you can Engine and Vintage Vehicle Show. With an impressive range of including National Circuit Championships elite cycle race, expect to see at SIRF18. We’ll be presenting a series of over 300 vehicles of all types on display – including the largest Stockton Sportive, RideStockton, Stockton Grand Prix elite fantastic shows across the Borough. For more information number of restored Fire Appliances in one place in the North cycle race and our fantastic Events Village packed with visit www.sirf.co.uk of England – this popular event is not to be missed. There’s entertainment and activities for all the family. For more also a market area and packed central arena with live motoring information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/cyclingfestival displays and performances, including Big Pete and the Grim Reaper Monster Truck show and the Xtreme stunt team - JULY motorcycle and bike show. Plus, plenty of family fun activities throughout the weekend. Cost (payable on the day): Adults £5, Eid Fusion Festival and under 16s and pensioners £2.50, 5s and under are free. Family ticket £12 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children). For Family Picnic more information visit www.stockton.co.uk/vintage Date: Sunday 1 July Time: 12noon - 5pm Location: Ropner Park The annual event, organised by the Friends of Ropner Park, brings together people from the local communities to celebrate the festival with food, entertainment and most of all a mutual understanding of each other’s customs and traditions. For more information visit www.forp.org.uk KaPow Sci-fi Market For more information on all events: Date: Saturday 7 July Like us on Facebook Time: 10am - 4pm facebook.com/stocktoncouncil Location: Stockton High Street KAPOW brings together a whole host of special activities and Follow us on Twitter Yarm Gala events across Stockton Town Centre from our sci-fi specialist @stocktoncouncil Date: Sunday 24 June market, selling a range of sci-fi, TV and film related toys, Follow us on Instagram Time: 12noon - 4pm action figures and collectables, to some magical workshops, Location: Yarm High Street shows and appearances from some well-known characters. @stocktoncouncil Yarm High Street will host the annual Yarm Gala on This year’s theme will be Jurassic World to coincide with the www.sirf.co.uk the cobbles and river of the picturesque historic town. new film release in July – it’s sure to be out of this world! For For more information visit www.yarmtc.org more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events www.stockton.gov.uk/events

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