July 2021 The community magazine of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Stockton- on-Tees News www.stockton.gov.uk/stocktononteesnews Welcome to this July edition of SIRF | 06 Adopt a grandparent | 26 Stockton-on- Tees News.

Summer is here and, subject to the COVID restrictions being lifted as planned, I’m delighted to be able to say there is lots to enjoy with a busy programme of events taking place over the next couple of months. Turn to the ‘What’s on’ section at the back of this magazine for a taster and to find out more visit www.enjoyteesvalley.com/stockton-on-tees

What better way to start the school summer holidays than with Made in Stockton-on-Tees | 34 Civic Awards | 39 Now we can all get the return of Stockton International Riverside Festival? From Thursday 29 July until Sunday 1 August Stockton Town Centre will once again be transformed into a hive of unmissable free free rapid Covid-19 theatre, circus, dance and music with something for all the family. Sunday is extra special this time too, kicking off with the SIRF Community Carnival parade it will see hundreds of people, tests to help protect Contents dance and sing their way along Stockton High Street in a sea of colour and music followed by an all day Carnival party packed News Round Up 4 full of live music and family entertainment. And why not try out each other. SIRF Green? It’s our new festival village where you can relax Our Places 6 and recharge your batteries and grab a bite to eat throughout the four days. On pages 6-9 we share some of this year’s SIRF Our People 18 highlights. Our Economy 29 Although we are all doing our best to get back to some Our Council 35 normality this summer it is really important that we all remember that we are still living with Coronavirus and all have What’s On 45 a part to play in helping to protect each other. On page 19 you can get the latest advice from our Director of Public Health for Stockton-on-Tees, while on page 26 you can read how a group of Stockton-on-Tees News is please check www.stockton. nursery children have helped residents of Mandale House Care published by Stockton-on-Tees gov.uk/coronavirus for the latest Home by writing to them throughout the pandemic. Borough Council and distributed information. free of charge. If you have not As COVID restrictions have eased more and more businesses Stockton-on-Tees News received a copy please email across the Borough have been able to open their doors, on page is produced by Stockton- [email protected] or call 33 we take a look at a small selection of them and if you have on-Tees Borough Council’s 01642 528146. Communications Team and a business in the Borough and would like any more information Around 1 in 3 people who have Covid-19 Alternatively, if you need to contact designed by Twentyseven Design. about the recovery support available turn to page 29. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Pictures are courtesy of Stuart And finally on pages 39-41, you can read all about this year’s have no symptoms and are spreading it please call 01642 393939. Boulton, Dave Charnley, Andrew Heptinstall, Gilbert Johnston, Dawn Civic Award winners who have been recognised for going above without knowing. That could be a relative. Stockton-on-Tees News aims to McNamara, Gary Walsh , Andrew and beyond throughout the last year to make a real difference to provide information about the It could even be you. Moore and others. people living across our Borough. Council, its partner organisations, local community groups and Any photographs commissioned Tests show results within 30 minutes. businesses. Every effort is made to for this edition of the magazine They also show you’re doing what you ensure all information is accurate were taken following the COVID-19 and up-to-date at the time of safety guidelines. However, please can to protect your loved ones. publication. We always welcome note that some photographs your views, comments and were taken before COVID-19 feedback about the magazine. restrictions were in place when social distancing and face As this edition of Stockton-on- Julie Danks Let’s take this next step safely. coverings were not required. Tees News went to print, we were Managing Director waiting to hear the outcome of the There is an audio version of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council For more information about where Government’s COVID roadmap Stockton-on-Tees News. Email review. Please note that the content [email protected] or call to get tests in the Borough visit of the magazine was accurate 01642 524581 to order a copy. at the time it went to print but www.stockton.gov.uk/testing News .stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus News News From across the Borough Market Traders

Ryanair, Europe’s number one low-cost airline, is returning to of the Year the airport after more than a decade, flying twice a week to Isobel McMahon Teesside Alicante, Palma Majorca and Faro, Portugal, as well as a weekly Last month saw young flight to Corfu.

entrepreneurs from across International And flyers can take advantage of the newly refurbished latest COVID-19For very the information visit airport which has recently undergone a multimillion-pound the Borough battle it out in the redevelopment, including a new check-in area and state-of-the- Airport’s taking off art body and baggage scanners in an upgraded security zone. local heat of the Young Trader In the renovated departures lounge, World Duty Free will soon of the Year competition. Teesside International Airport is set up shop as part of a new 12-year deal, alongside a boutique House of Zana and Rejoy store offering the best products from Hosted by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, its youth ready to welcome passengers into local retailers. Passengers can also relax in the Transporter movement Bright Minds Big Futures and the National Market Bar and Kitchen or the Goosepool Bar plus two new executive Traders Federation, young stall holders were scored on their its newly transformed terminal lounges, the Middleton Lounge and Rockliffe Lounge. product quality, stall set up, use of promotion and customer building this summer with a new service while trading in Billingham, Stockton and Thornaby. To find out more about Teesside International Airport visit www.teessideinternational.com www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Isobel McMahon from Isobel’s Fruit and Veg was crowned the range of flights available. winner while Leila Crisp of Crisp Creations, selling gluten free Leila Crisp cakes and brownies was runner up. They will both now take part in the regional final on Newcastle Quayside later this month. And as the next generation of market traders make their mark,

two of Stockton and Thornaby markets’ longest serving stall www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus holders are saying goodbye after 35 years. Liz Hutchinson and Peter Johnson, who have run Liz’s Home Scents selling cleaning products and fragrances for over three decades, are retiring Everyone at Stockton-on-Tees Markets wishes them a happy retirement and huge thanks for their dedication and service as traders over the years. To find out more about Stockton-on-Tees Markets visit www.stockton.gov.uk/markets Liz Hutchinson and Peter Johnson For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest Meet the Stockton-on-Tees Electric bin wagon hits the streets are on top for If your rubbish seems to have been Carbon emissions from this wagon are a fraction of those collected much more quietly lately, chances from conventional diesel wagons and over the next five years the Council will assess things like its reliability and battery Borough’s new are your street has been served by the energy saving performance in various operating conditions. If it performs Council’s new electric refuse vehicle. well we could see more of the Borough’s fleet converting to Civic Mayor Did you know we are one of the top ten The 27-tonne ELECTRA eStar is believed to be the first of its electricity. areas in the country when it comes to kind to be used on daily bin rounds in the North East. And this isn’t the only thing the Council is doing to try and Councillor Kevin Faulks is the new Mayor of Stockton-on- reduce the Borough’s carbon footprint – last year electric Tees. He was officially installed in April, replacing Councillor switching energy tariffs? Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s bin crews are collecting charging points were installed across the Borough too. Mohammed Javed at the end of his time as Mayor. Councillor Stockton-on-Tees has the highest rate of residents finding around 20 tonnes of waste a day with the new wagon. Faulks has been a Councillor for 16 years, representing the better deals! The vehicle, which is on a trial as part of the Council’s carbon For more information on how we are working towards carbon Ingleby Barwick West Ward. reduction visit www.stockton.gov.uk/climatechange To find out how you could save on your energy bills and how to reduction plans, is expected to clock up 12,500 miles every Read more about the new Mayor on page 35. switch, go to page 21. year. 4 5 Logo Our Places Our SIRF Green Throughout the weekend Stockton High Street Our Places The new space for tasty eats and garden seats! If you’re feeling peckish and need to refuel or just fancy relaxing and chilling out between shows, then this is the place for you. Refresh and refill at our free water station, grab some tasty street food, or even bring along your own picnic to have on the grass! You can get away from it all in our colourful wonderland where the vibes are chilled and the topiary truly comes to life.

There’s not long to go until SIRF returns to Stockton Town latest COVID-19For very the information visit

Centre. Over four days there will be unmissable free street Free family-friendly theatre, dance, music and outdoor arts. Let’s all come together SIRF Green development shows and celebrate the return of the Tees Valley’s biggest outdoor This year's programme is packed full of free entertainment for the whole family. arts and theatre festival. Join Madame Zucchini in her gazebo of vegetable fun where you can meet characters like Leek Skywalker and Cresstina Aguilera. Create a self www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus portrait in clay or play a game with "String and Strong" who need your help because they've forgotten how to play! And don't forget to keep an eye out for Zelda, the beautiful, giant, walking, talking tortoise who'll be making an

appearance throughout the weekend. www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus For full details of family-friendly shows and activities visit www.sirf.co.uk

Finale Show Unity by Gorilla Circus Sunday 1 August Stockton Riverside, 9pm

This year’s SIRF will draw to a For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest spectacular close with sizzling Caribbean rhythms, blazing horns and fiery melodies brought to you by Edward II from 7.45pm on the main stage followed by a high-altitude performance of daring acrobatic stunts by Gorilla Circus at 9pm, ending with a colourful flurry of pyrotechnics by pa – Boom!

Take a look on the next page to find out everything you need to know about this year’s SIRF Community Carnival! Stockton-on-Tees News went to print before the Government’s COVID roadmap review so please check Prepare to be amazed from the start when our launch show ‘Bridge’ takes over Launch Show www.sirf.co.uk for the very latest update. Bridge by Imagineer Stockton High Street for an evening of gravity-defying, circus acrobatics, dance, comedy, theatre and live music, inspired by local people. ‘Bridge’ will create a For the full programme and to keep in touch: Thursday 29 July thrilling and moving montage of the courage, compassion and humour needed to 6 Stockton High Street, 7:15pm bridge a divide and will bring people together in unexpected and joyful ways. stocktonfestival @sirf_stockton SIRF_Stockton www.sirf.co.uk 7 Our Places Our Our Places For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit Carnival Sunday www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Parade 1:15pm Stockton High Street and then Stockton Riverside until late.

This year SIRF’s Community Carnival returns to Stockton High And make sure you stay until late and top off the weekend in style Street on Sunday 1 August for a full day of carnival fun! with our energetic celebratory finale party. SIRF21 is certain to come to an unforgettable close with our colourful fireworks display and The Carnival will start at 1:15pm with its usual colourful incredible, high-wire finale performance, Unity by Gorilla Circus. procession and will see hundreds of young people, adults, www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus community members, musicians and street performers dance To view the full programme and to keep up to date with any and sing their way along Stockton High Street in a sea of colour COVID-19 related changes: and music. The vibrant procession will then make its way through the stocktonfestival @sirf_stockton town centre to the Riverside where celebrations will continue throughout the day with a programme full of live music, dance, SIRF_Stockton www.sirf.co.uk family entertainment and live shows. For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest

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Calling all bookworms Live at the Link The popular online Summer Reading

Challenge is returning to our libraries latest COVID-19For very the information visit You will soon be able to get a flavour of To buy tickets for Stockton Globe and to sign up to the this summer. mailing list visit www.stocktonglobe.co.uk the newly renovated Stockton Globe with This year The Reading Agency have teamed up with a visit to its adjoining café, bar and live The restoration of Stockton Globe was funded by WWF for a very special nature-themed challenge. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and a £4.5million ‘Wild World Heroes’ will feature amazing books, entertainment space, ‘The Link’. grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Heritage awesome rewards and plenty of ideas for taking care Enterprise scheme, as well as a £774,000 grant from The 200 capacity venue will support local and emerging of our environment. Any child that takes part will be the Capital Kickstart Fund, part of the Government’s artists with the “Live at the Link” programme which will able to keep track of the books they’ve read on an £1.57billion Culture Recovery Fund. kick off from the end of July and will see acts perform online platform. each weekend over the summer. But if you can’t wait until The Summer Reading Challenge is free, open to all a weekend, why not pop in for a drink and a bite to eat? school children aged from 4 to 11 and is designed for

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Coffee, cake, and a light food menu will be available from all reading abilities. For more information visit 27 July. www.stockton.gov.uk/libraries To find out more about The Link and to see what’s on visit www.thelinkstockton.co.uk And don’t forget about our Globe Free Tickets Draw where each month, residents of the Borough are given

a chance to win free tickets to forthcoming shows at www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Stockton Globe. There will be a draw every month until May 2022 giving residents lots of opportunity to win. All you need to do is visit www.stocktonglobe.co.uk/ the-globe-free-tickets-draw and submit your entry. Alternatively, you can complete and submit an entry form Billingham ‘World in a Weekend’ at your local library. Billingham International Folklore Festival is set 13-15 August 2021 to return next month but with a difference. Bungalows similar to the ones being constructed at Elm House More­­ new homes Due to COVID-19 international travel restrictions, it isn’t at various venues across the Borough including the Tees possible for performers from across the globe to make it to Barrage, Forum Theatre in Billingham, Preston Park Museum Billingham, however you can still prepare to be dazzled at and Grounds and Stockton Library. For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest in Stockton Town 'World in a Weekend' from Billingham International Folklore This family friendly performance has been commissioned and Festival of World Dance. Centre produced by Billingham International Folklore Festival of World It will see audiences enjoy a line-up of UK-based performers Dance (BIFF) in collaboration with Balbir Singh Dance Company Fourteen, two-bedroom bungalows for people aged 55 from Colombia, Ukraine, The Philippines, New Zealand, India and funded by the Arts Council England. and over are being built in Stockton Town Centre. and the United Kingdom in a celebration of their unique For more information on The Two Fridas visit cultures and dance styles. The development is the latest phase on the Sycamores estate www.enjoyteesvalley.com/whats-on and is part of an ambitious plan to regenerate Stockton Town The main performances will take place at the Forum Centre, creating 1,800 new homes on neglected and disused and the development will not only provide 14 much needed new Theatre, Billingham, including matinees and evening shows. land thanks to a partnership between Keepmoat Homes, homes for vulnerable people in the area but, along with our Tickets start from £5. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, the Tees Valley Combined Sycamores development, has also helped create and safeguard There will also be an extensive programme of free Authority and Thirteen Housing Group. 70 jobs and six apprentices, all vital lifelines during this difficult presentations, workshops and special activities for children in time.” Ian Prescott, North East Land and Partnerships Director at Billingham Town Centre. Keepmoat Homes, said: “This is the latest in a long line of The energy efficient and environmentally friendly bungalows To keep up to date with the latest event information go to collaborations with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and we which will be available for affordable rent through the Thirteen www.billinghamfestival.com are delighted to be rejuvenating this part of the town. Housing Group are located on the old Elm House site. Following on from the weekend festival, a dance, music and “As a business, our ethos is to not just build homes, but Work started on site in February 2021 and is expected to 10 theatrical performance called “The Two Fridas” will take place 11 transform communities and improve the lives of local people, complete later in the year. Our Places Our Our Places For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit

Adventure Play Area and Welcome back Woodland Burn off some energy in the large adventure play area and skate

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus to Preston Hall park, enjoy a picnic in the park or explore paths down by the river - there’s even a Woodland Museum and Welly Walk. The Walled Garden Grounds Visit the Walled Garden www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Preston Park Museum and Grounds has and orchard which is full of seasonal fruit reopened and there’s a whole host of and vegetables, as well activities to enjoy from exploring the park as beautiful flowers – remember the home-grown to discovering the latest exhibitions. produce is often available to Museum and Exhibitions purchase from the grocers on the Victorian Street. Inside the museum discover the history of the hall and its treasures, including a rare Viking helmet and Teesside Small Gauge a nostalgic exhibition of toys from over the years. For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest Railway Lockdown Legends Teesside Small Gauge Railway Learn about our Lockdown Legends in an exhibition runs every Sunday between 1pm of portraits which has been created to honour and 4pm and is perfect for adults the work of people who went above and beyond and families. On 29 and 30 August to support our communities during the COVID-19 the Model Railway Club is holding a th pandemic. gala to celebrate its 25 anniversary. Residents of Stockton-on-Tees get 25% Victorian Street off museum admission. Pre-booking for the Step back in time on the Victorian Street and meet museum is recommended. characters from the past including the blacksmith and chemist. For more information and to see what else is on offer at Preston Park Museum and Grounds visit www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk

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5 7 Our Places Let’s have fun

Visit one of our beautiful parks this summer We all know about the fantastic parks in our area, but what School’s out for summer so here we take a look at what you can do to keep all the family entertained. about the ones off the beaten track? Romano Park in Ingleby Barwick and Hartburn’s Six Fields are just two of the Borough’s Whether it’s getting out in the fresh air at one of the Borough’s parks or getting to know your neighbours beautiful open spaces to enjoy. Or why not cycle or walk the 11- at a community picnic, there’s plenty to do come rain or shine. Visit the “What’s on” section of Stockton mile route from Wynyard Woodland Park, taking in Ropner Park, Six Fields and Preston Park before ending in Ingleby Barwick’s latest COVID-19For very the information visit Information Directory at www.stocktoninformationdirectory.org for more ideas. Romano Park? Visit The Hub Stockton website for more great walk ideas www.thehubstockton.com/walking

1 3 Stockton International 8 Riverside Festival (SIRF) Thursday 29 July – Sun 1 August

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus SIRF returns to Stockton High Street from 29 July – 1 August for four, free unmissable days of street theatre, music, dance and outdoor arts. And it will be party time in Stockton on Sunday 1 August with SIRF Carnival. This year will see a full day of carnival celebrations at Stockton Discover Tees Heritage Park Riverside. Turn to page 6 for a flavour of what’s to come. Enjoy breakfast for £1 at a Family Hub A jewel in Stockton-on-Tees’ crown, the Tees Heritage Big Kid Circus www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Park stretches along the banks of the River Tees between Why not join one of the Borough’s Family Hubs for a breakfast Stockton and Yarm. Explore on foot using the Teesdale Way All the fun of the circus is coming to Trinity Green in bun or a lunchtime snack? You can grab an affordable from Yarm, Preston Park, Bowesfield or Stockon, or from Stockton from Monday 9 August until Sunday 15 August. home cooked meal and pudding, or a morning bacon butty Thornaby by following the Thornaby Trail between the A66 There will be various performances throughout the day 6 (vegetarian options available too) and a cuppa for £1. All hubs and Jubilee Bridge on Queen Elizabeth Way. There are some including a new show: GOLD 2021. To book your tickets visit are now open and have lots of fun activities for all the family great cycleways along the way, too. www.bigkidcircus.co.uk this summer. Visit their Facebook pages or give them a call for more information.

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Take part in a writing walk Get to know your community with a picnic Let’s Get Funky Reach for the sky at Air Trail Tees Women Poets are running a series of free writing The Community Partnerships want to bring us together and Why not come and join us and have some Funky Fun? There are walks from libraries across the Borough led by local poet The UK’s biggest Sky Trail TM high ropes adventure course is give thanks to our neighbours and communities. This summer several programmes which all focus on physical, fun activity. Chrissie Petrie. On 3 August at 11am you can take part from the perfect outdoor adventure. The Air Trail is set over four they will be holding community picnics across the Borough. Activities include Funky Feet, Funky Riders and Funky Cricket. Billingham Library and on 10 August at 1pm from Yarm levels high above the River Tees with an exciting assortment Follow your local Community Partnership on Facebook to Visit www.facebook.com/Funkyfeetearlyyearsstockton or Library. Both men and women are welcome to come along. of wobbly rope bridges, troublesome tight ropes, crazy find out where and when your nearest picnic will be. For more www.funkyfeet4kids.co.uk to find out more. Places must be booked by calling 01642 526521 or email information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/communities or call 14 cargo nets and swinging stepping stones. Visit 15 [email protected]. www.airtrail.co.uk for more information. 01642 528830. Do you know just how Places Our

Our Places much you can recycle? From batteries to aluminium foil and even telephone directories and much more, residents living across Stockton-on-Tees can recycle them all. And if we all follow this guide there shouldn’t be much left over to go in the green refuse bin. White Blue Box sack Paper Glass bottles Plastic bottles pocket (clear, green and brown) Paper Yoghurt pots and butter tubs Jars Newspapers Cardboard latest COVID-19For very the information visit Batteries Magazines (within their own clear bag) Aluminium/steel tins and cans Catalogues Aerosols (fully extinguished) Telephone directories Did you know

Paper Only www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus we can bring Remember to make sure your items are clean before recycling. For more information on what you can and can’t recycle books to you? and to find out your waste and recycling days visitwww.stockton.gov.uk/recycling

Anyone finding it difficult to www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus get to one of the libraries in Your waste, Stockton-on-Tees doesn’t your responsibility have to miss out because our libraries can come to you! Did you know if you pay The Mobile Library serves areas of the Borough where there someone to remove rubbish isn’t a community library within easy reach. Visiting on a set day and time once every three weeks, it provides the same book Mrs Kennedy with her book delivery from your property, which is then We’re all being reminded about what can and stock, services and information as a community library, but on a and John Joyce, Mobile Services For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest can’t be recycled at the Borough’s Community smaller scale. Driver Assistant. illegally dumped, you could be Recycling Centres after a series of fly-tipping incidents. And the staff will even deliver books to anyone who isn’t able to faced with a fine of £200? get to the Mobile Library. Jamie McCann, Director of Community Services and Before you hand over your waste it’s your responsibility to Transport at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, said: “These Mrs Kennedy, pictured, regularly gets books delivered. She said: always make sure you: facilities are convenient for recycling paper, glass, metal “I’ve been using this service for many years and have always • Use a registered waste company – visit www.gov.uk/find- and other recyclable items but they shouldn’t be used as a enjoyed the books chosen for me. I think it’s important to keep registered-waste-carrier or call 03708 506 506 to check if dumping ground for household items and waste.” one’s mind active! the company is registered. Items that cannot be recycled can be disposed of using the “I love the friendly service and during lockdown the welfare calls • Check they have a valid licence and ask to see their waste Council’s bulky waste collection service, a licensed waste I received on a weekly basis really did help.” carrier certificate. carrier or by booking a slot at the Household Waste Recycling Ask for a Waste Transfer Note to check where your waste is Centre (HWRC). To find out more call01642 528045 or email •  [email protected] to speak going and make sure you get a signed copy or receipt. CCTV is in operation and offenders caught fly-tipping or leaving to a member of the libraries team. And remember, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council offer a behind bulky items will be liable to a Fixed Penalty Notice of up safe and inexpensive bulky waste collection service from to £400. The timetables for the Mobile Library are available at your home address. For more information and to request For more information on Community Recycling Sites or www.stockton.gov.uk/mobilelibrary a collection visit www.stockton.gov.uk/bulkywaste or call to book a slot at the HWRC visit www.stockton.gov.uk/ For more information on all of the library services we offer visit 16 01642 391959. recyclingcentres or call 01642 391959. 17 www.stockton.gov.uk/libraries Image taken pre-COVID Our People The Catalyst A message from the Our People Our Director of Public Health Achievement for Stockton-on-Tees, Awards are back Sarah Bowman-Abouna When is life going to get back to normal? People across Stockton-on-Tees will come together later this That’s what I keep hearing when talking year to celebrate the invaluable work of the Borough’s voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. to people, scrolling social media and watching the news. And I understand This year more than ever we’ve seen people from all walks of life step forward Our regular “Spotlight On” to assist in everything from keeping an eye on their neighbours to shopping for Sarah Bowman-Abouna, Director of Public Health (left) with Vicki why. The pandemic has brought

Holt, Director of Nursing for Hartlepool and Stockton Health latest COVID-19For very the information visit feature highlights the vital groceries, delivering medication, helping to spread the word about important safety significant damage to all of us – and information and much more in between. work the Borough’s voluntary, some more than others – socially, health- The Catalyst Achievement Awards on Friday 12 November 2021 will celebrate the community and social great work of the VCSE sector and it’s up to you to nominate those worthy of one of wise and economically. Frankly I am sure enterprise organisations are the following prestigious awards: most of us are thoroughly fed up of living carrying out across Stockton- • Innovation as a result of COVID-19 with, and hearing about, COVID. on-Tees. • Outstanding Achievement in the Business Sector So why do we still need to be cautious? Cultivate Tees Valley is an environmental Outstanding Achievement in the Public Sector • The more the virus spreads in the community, the more it organisation that works to build a better • mutates – and the more likely it is that strains emerge that world by growing food security for Young Volunteer of the Year are resistant to the vaccine (or cause more serious illness)

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus people living across the Tees Valley by • transforming unused urban and rural land Volunteer of the Year • Young, healthy people who have had only very minor into spaces where food is grown. • symptoms can develop long COVID too – which can affect • Outstanding Achievement for a your ability to work, look after your family and live an active, Working with VCSE organisations across VCSE Organisation healthy life the Borough, including Bright Minds, Big Futures and others, they have a strong To submit a nomination visit • COVID is not like flu. It is more infectious and more harmful focus on recruiting and equipping teams www.catalyststockton.org/awards The vaccine is very effective, but it is still possible you could •  www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus of volunteers, alongside training and get the virus or pass it on to others even if you’ve been education programmes. vaccinated. The organisation works to alleviate food What can we do to protect each other? insecurity, and is currently working with Corner House Youth Project and Youth Local charity Crucially, please get the vaccine. If you have any questions United Stockton to develop urban food about it, staff at the vaccination centres or your GP practice growing gardens in an effort to educate co-founder will happily talk these through with you. The vaccine roll-out young people on the issues of climate has been going really well across the Borough. At the end of change, food sustainability, and how they awarded June, more than 70% of eligible residents had had the first dose can change their environment for the - that’s brilliant news as it really does offer the best protection better. against the virus. For proper protection, you need both doses. by the Queen You can book at www.nhs.uk/coronavirusvaccine or call 119 For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest Andy Robinson, Director, said: “We (available 7am-11pm). started Cultivate to create safe spaces Brian Jones, co-founder of local where the community can come together, addiction charity The Moses Please: learn new skills and transform land into Project, has been awarded a Test yourself regularly (using a Lateral Flow Device (LFD) beautiful food growing sites. •  British Empire Medal by Her test) as long as you have no symptoms and aren’t a close contact of a case. You can visit a Community Testing Site, “Spending time in nature and gardening Majesty the Queen. is known to improve mental health, pick up a pack of tests from a collection point to do at home which is another key area of focus for Brian founded The Moses Project or arrange a home delivery. Find out how at www.stockton. us. We’re running Eco Minds sessions with his wife Stella to support adults gov.uk/testing During the pandemic Brian worked with with Middlesbrough and Stockton MIND, with addiction problems to turn their the Council’s COVID-19 Team to deliver Register your home test online regardless of whether it’s and they’ve been shown to improve lives around. The charity has helped •  around 125 food parcels every day to positive or negative people’s mood and reduce anxiety. We thousands of people by providing vulnerable or isolating families, whilst have several sessions each week across daily support, mentoring and activities If you experience symptoms (however minor) such as a high still helping clients through the Moses •  Stockton-on-Tees that are open to for men aged 25 and over, who have temperature, a new continuous cough or a loss of smell or Project. everyone.” become disengaged from society, taste or have a positive LFD test result you must self-isolate perhaps because of their addictions For more information on the and book a PCR test at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or For more information follow Cultivate or unforeseen circumstances such as Moses Project, visit: by calling 119 Tees Valley on Facebook or email info@ unemployment or mental illness. www.themosesproject.co.uk. 18 cultivateteesvalley.co.uk. Thank you for all you have done - and continue to do - to help 19 contain the virus in our communities. Our People Making your Don’t fall for it! Our People Our There is often a misconception that only home greener older adults fall victim to scams but in Eligible residents across Stockton-on-Tees reality it can happen to anyone. can now benefit from up to £10,000 of energy And fraudsters are getting smarter at how they do it, even efficiency measures through funding provided managing to pose as a legitimate organisation such as a bank, HMRC or even the police by changing their telephone ID. by Local Authority Delivery. Air source heat pumps As a result, criminals have been able to steal thousands of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is working with E.ON to pounds from unsuspecting victims who have been reassured deliver the scheme so that eligible households can benefit from If you’re eligible, one of E.ON’s assessors will visit and survey by caller ID verification and have given out sensitive personal free energy efficiency upgrades. Improvements could include your home to determine the best energy efficiency measures or information. a whole host of heating and insulation measures such as solar a mix of measures for you. They will then discuss the options panels, insulation and air source heat pumps. with you and explain more about the measures that could be Remember, don’t trust caller ID verification, never give out installed at your property. personal information and don’t be afraid to just hang up the If your home has an EPC energy efficiency rating of D, E, F or G latest COVID-19For very the information visit phone. and your household income is less than £30,000 then you may For more information and to find out if you qualify visit qualify for the grant. www.stockton.gov.uk/LAD2 You can report scams to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. For further information on scam awareness go to www.stockton.gov.uk/scam-awareness Top tips for staying safe in the sun Don’t suffer Save money www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus As the weather warms up we’re all in silence on your energy bills going to be spending more time outdoors, but remember to keep If you’re suffering from yourself and your family safe by domestic abuse there is following these top tips: support and help for you. www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Take care We all love the sun, but spend time in the You can call Harbour Support Services on 03000 20 25 25 shade between 11am and 3pm to avoid the any time, day or night, seven days a week or you can chat sun at its strongest confidentially online atwww.myharbour.org.uk this summer Confidential support is also available at all pharmacies Wear hats and other suitable clothing to As temperatures heat up and more time across Stockton-on-Tees. If you approach a member of protect your skin from sunburn staff and ask for ‘ANI’ they will take you to a consultation is spent outside, Cleveland Fire Brigade is room where they can provide advice and tell you about local reminding people to take care outdoors. Use at least factor 15 sun cream – or support services that can help. higher if you’ve got little ones But if you or someone else is in immediate danger dial 999 Their top tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable time:

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest and ask for the police. If you can’t speak call 999 and press Sunglasses are essential to prevent eye 55 when prompted. Position barbecues away from fences, damage on sunny days trees or sheds Domestic Abuse can take many different forms including The Big Community Switch is a safe and Drink plenty of water to keep your body (but not limited to): simple option for you to save money on Don’t put hot ashes from barbecues in the hydrated • Coercive control (actions that harm, your fuel bills. It is free to do and there is wheelie bin punish or frighten someone) Look out for heat exhaustion. Call the NHS no obligation to switch. Psychological or emotional abuse Have a bucket of water handy in case of fire on 111 if someone is showing signs of • confusion, breathlessness, intense thirst or • Financial or economic abuse Registrations open on Tuesday 3 August Never leave a barbecue unattended until 23 November 2021. cramps that worsen and don’t go away. • Harassment and stalking Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of Those who are wearing PPE to protect • Online or digital abuse Find out more at www.stockton.gov.uk/bigcommunityswitch them carefully or for help switching call Stockton District Advice and against COVID-19 should take extra And although the majority Information Service on 01642 633877. When you are out and about take your comfort breaks to rest, drink water and of cases involve partners or ex-partners, domestic abuse rubbish home take PPE off. Be extra vigilant for signs of In partnership with heat stress. can occur in other types of For a wide range of outdoor and indoor safety tips visit relationships such as family 20 21 www.clevelandfire.gov.uk/safety For more advice visit www.nhs.uk/live-well members or carers. Our People Our People Our

Hi, I’m Katie and I’m the new Head of Young People’s Services for Bright Minds Big Futures. I’m quite new to BMBF as I only joined in December 2020, but I’ve already had so many incredible experiences! The Norton Green Project launch Over lockdown last year I started thinking about more ways I could get involved in For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit my local community, as well as develop skills I’ll need for university. I’ve known about BMBF for a few years now but BMBF introduces finally decided to join six months ago. Billingham Household Health Check I’ve already been part of our social media Residents enjoy the John campaign with Public Health about The Norton Green Walker’s Walk in Yarm, mental wellbeing, volunteered with Community Partnerships Eaglescliffe and Parishes Cultivate Tees Valley (and appeared on Blue Peter!) and am now about to take over as Head of Young People’s Services. Project Stockton-on-Tees is home to We have big plans for the young people of seven Community Partnerships, www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Stockton-on-Tees and are launching our BMBF has joined each one made up of many new project ‘BMBF’s Shining Stars’ aimed forces with Cultivate at children. I can’t wait to start working different people who live, with local primary schools and hope they Tees Valley, The Forge enjoy the activities we’re planning! work and volunteer in their and St Michael and All Angels Church to community. Here you can read about some brand new initiatives the www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus form a very special partnerships have launched to help tackle poverty, build eco partnership, The community cohesion and make sure people aren’t lonely, as Pupils at Frederick Nattrass Primary well as updates on current projects. Find an In Living Memory notebook in your area Norton Green Project. Academy set up their bottle farm Benefits and Support Services (BASS) in In Living Memory Ingleby Barwick The project is committed to help children, young people and the rest of the In Living Memory is a project celebrating the stories of people community in Norton protect the environment. To support residents during June, Ingleby Barwick living in Stockton-on-Tees. Communities and The Infinity Partnership launched a In late April, each of the primary schools in Norton received a special delivery Benefits and Support Services (BASS) helpline. Residents To get your stories flowing, notebooks have been hidden from The Norton Green Project of their very own ‘eco box’ filled with activities, of Ingleby Barwick were able to call the helpline and receive across the Borough for you to find and write down your resources and information to educate and help children take environmental advice about many topics including money and welfare memories and experiences. All of the stories and memories

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest action. From guidance on recycling to growing your own vegetables, the eco benefits, and debt and housing. received will be brought together in a unique event at the end boxes help children take the small changes that can make the difference. of the year, so submit yours to the Community Partnerships If you think you could benefit from similar support, please so they can feature it. Over the summer term, BMBF also sent ‘bottle farms’ to each school. Bottle contact Stockton and District Advice and Information Service farms are kits that reuse plastic bottles to grow herbs or vegetables. This has on 01642 615834. Whether it’s handwritten, typed or recorded, submit your story enabled the schools to grow their own lettuce, tomatoes and herbs from their via your local Community Partnership Facebook page or by classroom windows whilst teaching pupils about the benefits of growing their Billingham Household Health Check emailing [email protected]. own produce. In late June, the Billingham Community Partnership ran John Walker’s Walks As part of The Norton Green Project, BMBF will be working with local businesses a fortnight of face-to-face support for the residents of and community groups to pilot new and exciting community initiatives around Billingham. The Household Health Check events had 14 The Community Partnerships have launched another two the key themes of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, so keep an eye out for their agencies and services offering a variety of support on topics John Walker walks, this time in Yarm and Thornaby. The 5km Follow the BMBF social media accounts to upcoming programmes. such as debt and benefits, volunteering and employment. walk in Yarm and Egglescliffe takes you on a fascinating find out more and keep up with the latest history tour, whilst the walk in Thornaby is a slightly longer updates. The Billingham Household Health Check was a resounding jaunt at around 6.7km. Why not try them and find some success and similar events will be coming to other areas www.facebook.com/ hidden gems along your way? BMBF Correspondents are back. soon, so like and follow your local Community Partnership on brightmindsbigfutures BMBF members are going behind the scenes at SIRF 2021 as SIRF Facebook to find out more. New walks are added often so follow your Community www.twitter.com/_bmbf Correspondents. They’ll share exclusive updates like interviews with the acts, Partnership page on Facebook to stay up-to-date or visit www.stockton.gov.uk/JohnWalkersWalks for more www.instagram.com/_bmbf/ all the latest SIRF news and more, so keep checking Facebook, Twitter and information. 22 @_bmbf Instagram for the SIRF insider scoop! 23 Our People Billingham school A Billingham school has scooped New befriending achieves Gold Standard a mental health award recognising Our People Our the work it is doing to maintain the scheme brings for mental wellbeing wellbeing of its students and staff. Bishopton Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) was given the ‘Gold carers together Standard’ School Mental Health Award – the only PRU in the After a difficult year, carers across Stockton-on- country yet to achieve this high accolade. Tees are in need of support more than ever. A PRU is an alternative education provision which provides education for children who are unable to attend mainstream Research by Carers UK has found that nationally, four in five school. unpaid carers are currently providing more care than before the first lockdown in March 2020. The school, on Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, provides a range of activities to boost the wellbeing of pupils and staff. The Stockton-on-Tees Adult Carers’ Support Service is on These include random acts of kindness for staff, school hand to help our Borough’s carers who are over 18 and care therapy dogs, an outdoor education programme for students, for a loved one who is also over 18. The service is here to celebration of staff success, and a comprehensive blended support you whether you have been a carer for some time, latest COVID-19For very the information visit learning package of in-school and online lessons. or have new caring duties. It also allows staff to work alongside Cleveland Special Angela came to the service in desperate need of support. Not Constabulary to improve young people’s relationships with the only was she a carer for her elderly mum, but she also became police. a carer for her husband who was diagnosed with dementia. She was given advice and support from the service and also used The service can also help with: Co-head teacher Emily Carr said she was “extremely proud” the ‘Time Out’ service to give her a break from her caring role. Information, advice and support of the school community, particularly how students and their • And a new programme has been launched to ensure carers in families have been supported throughout the pandemic. ‘Time Out’ service to offer informal carers a break Stockton-on-Tees are supported in an innovative way. • She said: “We believe our first responsibility in educating A Carers’ Emergency Card children is to ensure relationships are built between staff, Carers Connect is a new befriending programme that • students and parents.” puts informal carers in touch with one another to share Peer Support Groups experiences, stories and offer a friendly ear. • www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Signposting to legal and welfare advice The service matches up carers, encouraging them to ‘buddy • up’ and eventually become friends with one another, finding If you are an informal carer or would simply like to find out someone who truly understands what it is like to provide more, contact 01642 524494 or visit informal care. www.stocktoninformationdirectory.org/carershub

Want to lose www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus the pandemic pounds? Goodbye Mr Repton! It’s been a tough year, and it’s not surprising A much-loved headteacher has stepped down that many of us have snacked more and been after dedicating nearly 30 years to his school. For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest less active but now is the perfect time to lose John Repton retired as head at Tilery Primary School, Portrack, this month having joined the school in September those excess pounds. 1991. If you’re looking to kick start your weight loss, Tees Active Since then he has headed up school projects, and built links has been commissioned by Stockton-on-Tees Borough with the local churches, businesses and community groups. Council to provide a fantastic 12 week free programme. One of John’s achievements is spearheading the school’s Secondary School Places – opening soon You’ll get to meet others that are on the same journey, set annual Lantern Parade, which ran for ten years, and brought your goals, learn how to work towards them, and try out some the school community together each year. Applications for secondary school places of Tees Active’s fantastic classes and facilities. John has been a mentor for staff and pupils, many of whom for September 2022 will open on Monday 13 Programmes will be running in venues across the Borough. are now parents of children who attend the school. Some of You can find out more and apply for the programme at his former pupils are now even members of staff! September and will close on 31 October 2021. www.energisestockton.co.uk (certain criteria applies). It has been John’s ambition to ensure all children have as In early September all children due to start secondary school There are also lots of small changes you and your family many opportunities and experiences as possible. These have in September 2022 will receive a letter explaining the process can make. Great places to start include our range of walks in included trips to Oxford University, Durham Cathedral and and inviting them to apply. If your form is received after the closing date, this will reduce Stockton-on-Tees. Visit www.thehubstockton.com/walks/ major sporting events or venues. your chances of being successful at gaining a place at one of to find out more. There is also a wealth of online resources, If you do not receive your admission letter pack in September your preferred schools. The school said he will be “greatly missed” but his legacy please contact School Admissions on 01642 526605 or email provided by the NHS, at www.www.nhs.uk/live-well will live on within Tilery Primary and the surrounding 24 [email protected] Apply online at www.stockton.gov.uk/schooladmissions communities. 25 Our People Calling all Private Foster Carers Our People Our If you or someone you know is privately fostering, you need to let us know. Private fostering is when a child is looked after for 28 days or more by someone who is not their parent or relative, and the arrangement has been made privately. A child is defined as being under 16 (or under 18 if they have a disability). A relative is a grandparent, sibling, uncle or aunt, or step parent. Private foster carers can and usually do include relatives such as great aunts, cousins, a friend or neighbour. It can also be an unmarried former partner of a parent. latest COVID-19For very the information visit When you inform Children’s Services, a social worker will visit to make sure that. When you inform Children’s Services, a social worker will visit to make sure that the child’s needs are being met and make sure appropriate support is being given to both the child and the carer. If you or someone you know is a private foster carer, or plans to be, and has not yet let us know, please contact [email protected] or call 01429 284284. Visit ‘Foster a www.stockton.gov.uk/privatefostering for more information.

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A new vision for Children The ‘Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pals meet for the Strategy 2021-2023’ has been developed with input from with Special Educational parents, carers and organisations involved in supporting families and young people and has been co-produced by the first time Needs and Disabilities Council, NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commission Group (CCG) and Stockton Parent Carer Forum. www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus A new strategy outlining the local area’s ambitions It was smiles all round to support Children and Young People with a Special It also recognises the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and young people with additional needs and their Educational Need and/or Disability (SEND) in our families. as pen pals from Cheeky Borough has been launched. You can read the strategy at www.stockton.gov.uk/ourplans Monkees Day Nursery and Mandale House Care Home met after months of writing Give Your Child a Healthy Start to each other. Healthy start vitamins are a For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest The “Foster a Grandparent” scheme has paired local fantastic way of supporting your nursery children with elderly care home residents, and has been hailed a “huge success”. baby’s health right from the very

Residents at Mandale House Care Home, on Acklam Road, beginning. Thornaby, have been matched up with youngsters from Eligible families can request ‘Healthy Vitamin Vouchers’ which Cheeky Monkees Nursery in Stockton, on Durham Road. can be exchanged for vitamins. These contain vitamins A , C and D, which help babies’ immune systems and can aid in the Despite an age gap of over 90 years between some, the body’s absorption of calcium, which keeps bones and teeth adoptee grandparents have been thrilled to receive letters healthy. from the children, who have been telling them about their likes and dislikes, what they do at nursery, and asking You are eligible to claim if you’re pregnant or have a child under questions. 4 and claim certain benefits, or if you’re under 18 and pregnant.

The group met in the garden of the nursing home and they Carly Morrison, Infant Feeding Lead for Stockton-on-Tees shared stories after months of writing letters back and Borough Council’s 0-19 service, said: “These vitamins can be forth. a great way of boosting the body’s nutrients to support babies and young children to grow and develop.” For further information please speak to your midwife, Health Visitor, pharmacist or GP. Brenda Turner, 90, was paired with four-year-old Jacob. Vitamins can be taken as oral drops, mixed with a little milk or She said: “They bring tears to my eyes and fill me with 26 other liquid foods. Find out more at www.healthystart.nhs.uk. 27 laughter at the same time.” Our EconomyOur The value of vaccines

Our People Our Vaccination is a hot topic right now, with all adults in England having now been offered their first dose of the COVID-19 jab. Vaccines are effective in protecting us from many infectious diseases. They prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide each year. And as we go through our lives, more vaccinations help to prevent infections and keep us fit and healthy. Here are the important vaccination milestones not to be missed: • Babies are offered the 6-in-1 vaccine in their first year. This protects against diptheria, hepatitis B, Hib, polio, tetanus and whooping cough. For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit • Children are offered the MMR jab when they are between one and three years old, to protect against the infectious diseases measles, mumps and rubella. They may be offered a pre-school booster and one again in Year 9. • Adolescents of 12 and 13 are offered the HPV (human papilliomavirus) vaccine. • From September, the flu vaccination will be offered to everyone over 50 and those most at risk of falling ill with flu. This safe and effective vaccine is offered every year by the NHS to help protect people against flu and its complications. www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus • A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease, is available to people in their 70s. These jabs are all available on the NHS to keep us safe. Get in touch with your GP to enquire about vaccines you may be Work is underway to connect the new BioCampus with the entitled to. existing FDB south site so that there is a secure boundary FUJIFILM Diosynth around FDB and Johnson Matthey with managed entry points.

It means that the Belasis Avenue between the Cowpen Lane and www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Biotechnologies Central Avenue junctions will close permanently. In order to complete the latest phase, road closures and temporary traffic lights will be in place around Cowpen Lane, expansion Central Avenue and Belasis Avenue from 19 July until the end of November. The expansion of FUJIFILM Diosynth The alternative route for traffic will be via Cowpen Lane onto Central Avenue. Biotechnologies (FDB) in Billingham is For more information on FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies progressing at pace. visit www.fujifilmdiosynth.com For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest Support for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic Financial support is available in the form of loans, tax relief and There is a wide range of support cash grants. You can see what financial support is available now and check whether your business is eligible by visiting for businesses and employers www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus/business. that experience difficulties or Advice and guidance on how to operate safely during the pandemic is also available, including testing for employees, disruptions to their business as what to do in the event of COVID-19 cases in the workplace, Test a result of COVID-19. and Trace requirements and more. Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/ 28 coronavirus/advice-and-guidance-for-businesses. 29 Our EconomyOur OurEconomy

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The Stockton Employment and Training Malcolm Bain is the Contract Manager at PHL and said: Hub isn’t just here for people looking for “We were very pleased with the service and the calibre of candidates we received from the Hub. employment – it’s here for employers too. “Over our 30 years of operation we have employed in the Portrack Handling Limited (PHL) is a leading supplier of region of 3,000 people from the Tees Valley area, and we industrial services to the Tees Valley’s chemical industry would encourage any business looking to recruit to speak to Yarm Billingham employing more than 80 people, peaking to 140 people during the Employment and Training Hub for help and support in the busy periods. process.” Based in Billingham, the company were tasked with recruiting a

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus number of new recruits to facilitate projects in the Tees Valley For more information on the Stockton Employment and area and approached the Stockton Employment and Training Training Hub, visit www.stockton.gov.uk/employmenthub Transforming our towns Hub for support in the recruitment process. Here you can read about the latest developments in our ongoing work to reshape our Borough’s towns. www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Billingham and Yarm Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has submitted a £40million bid to the Government’s Levelling Up fund as part of its ambitious plans for Billingham Town Centre, Yarm Town Centre and the further development of Preston Park. The two £20million bids for the constituencies of Stockton Distance Learning North and Stockton South are for major proposals forming part of the ongoing town centres investment programme led by the Council, together with an exciting opportunity for new facilities in Preston Park including a new exhibition space, café and that Lasts

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest toilets and car parking. Ingleby Barwick school children shape proposals Proposals include addressing the physical condition of Study with us from the comfort of your own home at a for Romano Park Billingham Town Centre in support of the Council’s ambition to time and place to suit you. take back control of the centre including exploring options for Schools across Ingleby Barwick have had their say on mixed-use redevelopment and high-quality public spaces. development ideas for Romano Park that will improve facilities there and create an attractive place for all ages to enjoy. Courses range from Childcare and Early Years to Adult For Yarm, enhancements to existing pavement and seating areas to support outdoor seating and dining opportunities are Architects spoke to pupils at Whinstone Primary School, Myton Care, Mental Health, Admin and Management, Health, being proposed, along with the redevelopment of the Town Hall Park Primary School and St Terese Primary School to get their into a visitor centre with new toilet facilities and a community thoughts on ways that they could make Romano Park a better Fitness & Nutrition and Digital Skills. learning space. place for everyone. Improved cycle links would make it easier to travel Improvements in the park will include an upgrade to the To view the full range of distance learning courses between Preston Hall, Yarm High Street and other key adventure play park area and the creation of new features in the and to apply visit employment sites. large grassed area close to All Saints Academy for the wider www.slss.ac.uk/distancelearning community to enjoy. A decision on the outcome of the bids for round one is or call 01642 527904 expected in Autumn 2021. For more information about how the Council is Keep up-to-date reshaping the Borough’s six town centres, visit 30 www.stockton.gov.uk/towncentres /StocktonLearningandSkills @LearnStockton @StocktonCouncilLearning&Skills 31 Our EconomyOur #InvestStocktononTees Borough’s independents welcome customers As COVID restrictions ease, lots of independent businesses are finally opening their doors. Here we take a look at just a few of them. For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit

Amore Quilts & Cottage Crafts Refill Weigh Save Offering bespoke quilts, gifts and home accessories, Amore Refill Weigh Save, Billingham’s first zero waste store, sells is based in the Elmwood Centre in Hartburn. things like cereals, pasta, spices and lots of other food produce, as well as ethically sourced products such as Owner Majorie Cook said: “I have been part of the Elmwood household cleaning liquids, shampoos, bodywash, shaving community for many years, so I am very happy to be able products, bath bombs and much more. to base my business in the heart of this vibrant community. I’m looking forward to collaborating with businesses and Customers can buy as much or as little as they want by holding fundraising events for local charities that have been dispensing products into their own containers, purchasing impacted by the pandemic.” reusable containers in-store, or making use of free bio- degradable paper bags. For more information visit www.amorequilts.com

The store has recently moved online, offering click and www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus collect as well as national delivery. Find out more at www.refillweighsave.co.uk STOCKTON

Stockton Eats Café Nossa ON-YOUR-RADAR Stockton Eats is a new food ordering website and app Another amazing independent business joining Yarm’s award- launched by Stockton locals Josh Bell and Aidan Cattermole. winning, cobbled High Street is Café Nossa. Offering indoor and outdoor seating, they’re ready to welcome you to taste Following in the footsteps of popular apps like Deliveroo, and experience food and drink with a Mediterranean flare. Josh and Aidan want to give a local option for takeaways and orders from independent food businesses. Café Nossa is a Portuguese Deli providing you with all of the products you need to dine in or take home, so you can fill up They said: “We want the money used in Stockton to stay local TEES on everything from fine wines and cheese, to tasty pastries and help our economy. In future, we’d like to start providing and meat from the Portugal and Iberian area. for local charities and food banks. We also run competitions for customers and we are both very passionate about the For more information search for @CafeNossa on Instagram. investstocktonontees.co.uk @InvestSOT business.” To find out more visitwww.stockton-eats.co.uk 33

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2000. They currently employ around 35 Stockton-on-Tees has a people, with some having worked for the long standing tradition company for 40 years. in manufacturing Carroll & Meynell’s products are designed and manufactured here in Stockton- that is still very much on-Tees, then sold across the UK and in evidence today. internationally to a range of industries including construction, transport, mining For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest Through our regular and power distribution. Their products Made in Stockton-on- are also available through Screwfix and other big trade sellers. Councillor Kevin Faulks is the He lives in Ingleby Barwick with his wife pickers. I am hoping to visit schools in the Tees feature we take Angela Torrance Meynell, Director at of 36 years and Mayoress, Patricia, who Borough to spread the importance of not new Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees. a look at some of the Carroll & Meynell, said “We’re proud has worked for the NHS for 40 years. dropping litter, and the consequences is has on the environment.” Borough’s fascinating of our 50 years of operation here in He was officially installed in May, They have a daughter Sara, who works in Stockton-on-Tees. Our experienced and replacing Councillor Mohammed a children’s care home, and a son James The Mayor’s chosen charities this year are manufacturing success skilled workforce allows us to handle the who works for local business Stockton Little Sprouts and Remembering Rebecca. most complex designs and applications. Javed at the end of his time as Bearings & Transmissions. In his spare One of Carroll and Meynell’s This year’s Deputy Mayor is Councillor stories. time, Councillor Faulks likes to play “Our expert engineers maintain links with bespoke designs Mayor. Ross Patterson who was first elected football and golf, and enjoys watching Carroll & Meynell Transformers Ltd multiple universities in the North East as a Councillor in 2005, and the Deputy Councillor Faulks was born in local musicians across the Borough. design and manufacture high quality and wider, working with students who Middlesbrough and moved to Ingleby Mayoress is his daughter Megan transformers and coil wound products, help us to investigate and develop new Barwick in 2002. For 36 years he worked Councillor Faulks said: “Myself and Pat Patterson. and last year celebrated 50 years of products.” at the Redcar Blast Furnace, mostly in the are very much looking forward to our operation. control room. Councillor Faulks was first roles, and we are honoured to represent elected to represent Ingleby Barwick as the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. For more information on the role Originally based at the Portrack Industrial For more information on a Councillor in 2005 and has served the of the Mayor visit www.stockton. Estate, the company moved to a 30,000 Carroll & Meynell Ltd, “We have both had a number of voluntary 34 visit www.carroll-meynell.com. position for 16 years. gov.uk/mayor 35 squarePAGE foot 34 facility in Eaglescliffe in roles in the past, and we are regular litter

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Our School Crossing Patrol Wardens help thousands Routinely clean roadside gullys to make of children get to school safely each day flooding less likely in the winter For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus

Martin Elwell In the colder months our winter maintenance crews work around the clock to make sure Asset Inspector Potholes and other repairs are carried

28,000 street lights are maintained the main roads are gritted out throughout Stockton-on-Tees www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Ambitious, effective and proud to serve Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council maintains most Martin is part of the Community Services and Transport team who work hard throughout the year to keep the Borough’s miles of of the roads and footpaths across the Borough roads, footpaths and cycleways safe, free-moving and clean.

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest ensuring they are safe, free-moving and clean for From pothole repairs, to providing road safety advice to our young people, making sure our street lights are working as they should, checking road signs are clear and much more – their remit is wide ranging. residents and visitors. For more information on the work our Community Services and Transport team do, visit www.stockton.gov.uk/roadsandpavements Keeping the roads and footpaths of the Borough safe is the main priority for Martin Elwell who is an Asset Inspector. Working with school children across the Borough to make sure Roads and footpaths across Stockton-on-Tees Martin has been an Asset Inspector for just seven months, having previously they know how to stay safe when out and about near the road are inspected to identify any necessary repairs worked as a HGV driver on recycling since 2009. Over the last three years he has spent time shadowing Highways Inspectors and Technicians as well as gaining qualifications in highways, play area and wheeled sports inspections and loves his latest role. Martin said: “I never know what each day will bring and what I will find on my travels. I can walk up to 10-12 miles per day in all weathers inspecting every road, footpath and cycle path across the Borough looking for defects and hazards. Sometimes I must do a temporary repair for example on a pothole if it’s dangerous, then I’ll get the operational team to do a more permanent repair. “I am lucky enough that my role involves walked inspections of some of our beautiful parks and green spaces across the Borough. I particularly like 36 inspecting the areas within Ropner Park and Preston Park.” 37

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OurCouncil Ambitious • People live in cohesive and safe communities A special thank you plans for • People are supported and protected from harm • People live healthy lives to our unsung heroes Stockton- Our Places Now in their tenth year, the Civic Awards highlight individuals, groups and businesses Making the Borough a place that is clean, vibrant and who set an inspirational example. The winners were thanked for their outstanding on-Tees attractive means creating: achievements by the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Mohammed Javed, at the Council’s • Great places to live and visit Annual Meeting at the end of May. The Council Clean and green spaces • latest COVID-19For very the information visit Plan 2021- • Rich cultural experiences 24 was published Our Economy in May and Making the Borough a place with a thriving economy where sets out the everyone has opportunities to succeed means creating: Council’s • A growing economy ambitions for • Improved education and skills development

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus the Borough • Job creation and increased employment over the next Our Council three years. Young Person Award – Alfie Smith Service to Community Award for Individuals – Julie Cooper We will play our part in bringing about this vision for the The plan describes how these ambitions will be achieved Borough by being a Council that is ambitious, effective and Throughout 2020, 14-year-old Alfie delivered positive letters to Established by Julie Cooper, The Last Post, The Don Bar War and details the key priorities for the Council to work on in the proud to serve. This means that we will make sure that we his neighbours, wrote two poems, and ran a cake stall raising Memorial Museum and Veterans Hub, hosts a range of armed coming year to bring the vision to life. The plan also sets out £180.05 for the NHS. Alfie has been diagnosed with septo-optic forces memorabilia and provides a warm welcome to veterans, www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus provide: how the Council intends to approach recovery following the dysplasia, a visual impairment, a pituitary hormone deficiency serving personnel, families and anyone else with an affiliation COVID-19 pandemic. • Financial sustainability and value for money and autism. Although he’s had to overcome many barriers, he or interest in the Armed Services. To read the full Council plan, visit always works hard to spread messages of hope. www.stockton.gov.uk/councilplan2021 • Dedicated and resourceful employees • Strong leadership and governance

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Here we bring you our regular update on the consultations Boundary Review being carried out by the Council.To find out more visit www.stockton.gov.uk/consultations 2023 The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) Council Tax Reduction Scheme are conducting a review of the parliamentary 2022/23 Consultation constituencies in England based on the updated We have launched a consultation to seek your views on rules in the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 2020. proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. The BCE must complete the current review and Service to Community Award for Individuals – The consultation asks for residents’ views on whether to make a formal report to the Speaker of the House of Reverend Martin Anderson Green Award – Flo Graham increase the maximum discount from 80 per cent to 100 per Commons before the 1 July 2023. Rev. Martin Anderson, the vicar at St Mary’s and St Michael’s cent along with a number of proposed changes including the 8-year-old Flo uses her daily walk to school to litter pick and Parliamentary Boundaries reflect the area where the Churches, is always on hand to help whether it be organising introduction of a new income banded system. The changes shares positive messages about recycling on social media and electorate vote for their MP. The Act requires there to be a volunteers to deliver food parcels and collect prescriptions, only apply to the scheme’s working age customers. with her school friends. She is the face of the Council’s ‘Recycle fixed number of 650 constituencies. working with Bright Minds Big Futures on environmental Like Flo’ campaign and features on recycling and refuse The consultation is open until 22 August 2021, projects, supporting The Forge, a newly opened eco shop The initial proposals for the boundary review, along with wagons encouraging us all to do our bit and recycle. and you can complete online or on paper by visiting further information, is available at www.stockton.gov.uk/ or Chairing Norton Business Forum and Norton Community 38 39 www.stockton.gov.uk/CTRScheme. boundaryreview2023. Partnership and much more.

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Service to Community Award for Businesses – Irene Jessop Funeral Service Health and Wellbeing Award – Teesside Dementia Link Services Irene at Irene Jessop Funeral Service provided much-needed For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit joy and laughter during the COVID-19 pandemic. The business Gail and Mark Walker at Teesside Dementia Link Services transformed one of their hearses into an eye-catching have worked relentlessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic spectacle of colour and light for Halloween and at Christmas offering services like dropping off craft packs, shopping for Service to Community Award for Groups and Organisations – converted it again into the famous Hogwarts Express from families, picking up prescriptions, and even doing fish and chip Bright Minds, Big Futures Harry Potter. deliveries on Fridays. They provided support to people living Young Person Award – Sam Grogan Bright Minds Big Futures (BMBF) is a nationally award-winning with dementia as well as their carers and their families via phone calls, and socially distanced meetings. youth-led movement, working to make Stockton-on-Tees a 15-year-old Sam provided takeaways for key workers, delivered great place grow up. PPE, hosted virtual events which included monthly give-aways Their achievements include leading a social media campaign to help lift the community’s spirits and raised an incredible total to support the health and wellbeing of young people during of £4,440.78 for various local charities. COVID-19, taking ownership of an allotment with Cultivate

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Tees Valley to grow produce for the local community, securing funding to purchase mobile water stations to reduce one-use plastics, and much more.

Service to Community Award for Businesses – Fiona Joseph – The Pop Up Shop Yarm www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Health and Wellbeing Award – BTC Sunday Lunch Volunteer When the doors of The Pop Up Shop in Yarm closed due to the Group COVID-19 pandemic, founder Fiona linked up with local charity Between May 2020 and January 2021 BTC Sunday Lunch Little Sprouts Health and Wellbeing and the shop became Volunteer Group delivered over 4,000 hot meals to elderly and a surplus food hub, food donation point and food collection vulnerable people living in Billingham while also taking the time point. Even after lockdown, Fiona has continued to collect food to chat to their regulars who have appreciated seeing a friendly donations for Little Sprouts and supported their Christmas face. Hamper Appeal. Carer/Foster Carer Award – Jean Savage Jean Savage is an 80-year-old supported lodgings provider. The Supported Lodgings Scheme is an accommodation scheme for

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest young people aged 16 or over who are unable to live at home but are not ready to live independently. For two years and eight months Jean supported a young person with a learning disability. During this time she offered both practical and emotional support and helped her build Service to Community Award for Groups and Organisations – her confidence and self-esteem so she was able to live Low Hartburn Residents’ Association independently. Jean is always willing to open her home and The Low Hartburn Residents’ Association (LHRA) works offer support. tirelessly to bring residents together. Health and Wellbeing Award – Footsteps – Youth Wellbeing They have gone out of their way to address the needs and Health Service concerns of local residents, providing a vital communication Green Award – Cultivate Tees Valley Footsteps, run by Eaglescliffe Medical Practice and Stockton link and support for the most vulnerable including raising and Hartlepool Health, has helped hundreds of patients to find Cultivate Tees Valley (CTV) work to grow food security and funds to purchase a defibrillator for the community. The group the most appropriate mental health and wellbeing support. transform unused land into spaces where food is grown. has even been mentioned in The House of Commons for their The group has been designed for young people by young incredible work. Their projects include using art to beautify derelict spaces, people, resulting in dramatic improvements to their take-up and up-cycling items that would normally go to landfill and working experience of using health services. with children in youth centres across Stockton-on-Tees.

40 41 Ward Surgeries BILLINGHAM NORTH GRANGEFIELD INGLEBY BARWICK EAST NEWTOWN Ward Councillor Lauriane Povey Councillor Carol Clark Councillor Sally Ann Watson Councillor Paul Weston 07733 307866 01642 675688 01642 761543 07717 727692 lauriane.povey@stockton. [email protected]. sallyann.watson@stockton. paul.weston@stockton. Ward Surgeries Ward surgeries gov.uk uk gov.uk gov.uk Councillor Chris Barlow No August Ward Surgery 07795 012445 Councillor Marilyn Surtees 01642 561289 2 September 2021 6.00-7.00pm Councillor Alan Watson 07920 750678 in your chris.barlow@stockton. Grays Road Institute 01642 761543 [email protected] gov.uk 13 September 2021 12.00-1.00pm alan.watson@stockton. Councillor Clare Gamble Scout Hut, Greens Grove gov.uk

07818 584050 20 September 2021 12.00-1.00pm 07818 587334 area Fairfield Library NORTHERN PARISHES clare.gamble@stockton. BISHOPSGARTH & ELM TREE Councillor Ted Strike gov.uk 7 October 2021 6.00-7.00pm 07818 587455 Councillor John Gardner Councillor Hugo Stratton Grays Road Institute If you want to discuss No August Ward Surgery [email protected] 01740 645357 hugo.stratton@stockton. 11 October 2021 12.00-1.00pm 2 September 2021 6.30-7.30pm john.gardner@stockton. any issues with your gov.uk Scout Hut, Greens Grove High Grange Community Centre gov.uk latest COVID-19For very the information visit 07384 797722 local councillors you 7 October 2021 6.30-7.30pm 18 October 2021 12.00-1.00pm 5 August 2021 6.00-7.00pm INGLEBY BARWICK WEST North Billingham Methodist Church Fairfield Library can find their contact Elm Tree Community Centre Councillor Kevin Faulks Councillor Stephen NORTON NORTH 7 October 2021 6.00-7.00pm 07717 727663 and ward surgery details Elm Tree Community Centre Richardson BILLINGHAM SOUTH kevin.faulks@stockton. Councillor Steve Nelson for August, September 07929 354541 01642 534417 Councillor Jean O’Donnell Councillor David Minchella gov.uk stephen.richardson@ steve.nelson@stockton. and October 2021 in the 01642 504397 david.minchella@stockton. Councillor Ken Dixon stockton.gov.uk gov.uk jean.odonnell@stockton. gov.uk 01642 764650 following pages or for Councillor Lisa Evans gov.uk 07825 352157 [email protected] HARDWICK & SALTERS LANE 01642 614522 more information visit 07795 012444 No August Ward Surgery [email protected] Councillor Michael Smith 13 September 2021 6.00-6.30pm Councillor Ross Patterson www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Councillor Norma Stephenson www.stockton.gov.uk/ 07917 587617 01642 371782 Elm Tree Community Centre OBE 01642 764865 4 August 2021 6.00pm councillors michael.smith@stockton. 11 October 2021 6.00-6.30pm 01642 675891 ross.patterson@stockton. Norton Library gov.uk Elm Tree Community Centre norma.stephenson@ gov.uk 1 September 2021 6.00pm stockton.gov.uk BILLINGHAM CENTRAL No August Ward Surgery Norton Library EAGLESCLIFFE Councillor Nigel Cooke BILLINGHAM WEST 1 September 2021 6.00-7.00pm 6 October 2021 6.00pm Councillor Ann McCoy 01642 589442 Activ8 IB Leisure Centre Norton Library Councillor Jacqueline Bright www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus 01642 535604 Councillor Lee Spence [email protected]. 4 October 2021 6.00-7.00pm jacqueline.bright@stockton.  [email protected]. 07384 538090 uk Activ8 IB Leisure Centre gov.uk uk [email protected]. No August Ward Surgeries 07825 352178 Councillor Barry Woodhouse uk 11 September 2021 9.30-10.30am Councillor Stefan Houghton 01642 371638 3 August 2021 5.00-6.30pm Salters Lane Community Centre MANDALE & VICTORIA stefan.houghton@stockton. barry.woodhouse@ Wolviston Court Community Centre 11 September 2021 11.00am-12.00pm gov.uk stockton.gov.uk 17 August 2021 5.00-6.30pm Hardwick in Partnership Councillor Tina Large 07766 361716 No August Ward Surgery Wolviston Court Community Centre 9 October 2021 9.30-10.30am 07818 584147 Councillor Laura Tunney Salters Lane Community Centre 1 September 2021 6.30-7.30pm 31 August 2021 5.00-6.30pm [email protected] Billingham Youth and Community Centre Wolviston Court Community Centre laura.tunney@stockton. 9 October 2021 11.00am-12.00pm gov.uk Hardwick in Partnership 6 October 2021 6.30-7.30pm 14 September 2021 5.00-6.30pm Councillor Luke Frost

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest Billingham Youth and Community Centre Wolviston Court Community Centre 07920 750692 07818 587067 28 September 2021 5.00-6.30pm No August Ward Surgery HARTBURN [email protected] Wolviston Court Community Centre 7 September 2021 6.00-7.00pm BILLINGHAM EAST Preston & Eaglescliffe Social Club 12 October 2021 5.00-6.30pm Councillor Lynn Hall Councillor Steve Walmsley Wolviston Court Community Centre 1 October 2021 4.00-5.00pm Councillor Evaline 07825 582527 07818 584406 26 October 2021 5.00-6.30pm Egglescliffe Community Centre Cunningham [email protected] steve.walmsley@stockton. Wolviston Court Community Centre 01642 532090 gov.uk evaline.cunningham@ Councillor Helen Atkinson FAIRFIELD Councillor Niall Innes stockton.gov.uk 07467 443549 07826 903135 Councillor Mick Stoker Councillor Maurice Perry Helen.Atkinson2@stockton. [email protected] 07917 587620 01642 586914 gov.uk [email protected]. maurice.perry@stockton. No August Surgery No August Ward Surgery uk gov.uk 20 September 2021 6.00-7.00pm 6 September 2021 6.00-7.00pm Councillor Bill Woodhead MBE No August Ward Surgery Wolviston Court Community Centre Parkwood Hotel 01642 584409 10 September 2021 4.30-6.00pm 18 October 2021 6.00-7.00pm 4 October 2021 6.00-7.00pm william.woodhead@ New Life Family Centre Wolviston Court Community Centre Parkwood Hotel 8 October 2021 4.30-6.00pm stockton.gov.uk 42 New Life Family Centre No August Ward Surgery 43 What’s On What’s NORTON SOUTH

Councillor Bob Cook 01642 890058 A look at what’s going on across Stockton- [email protected]. on-Tees from July 2021 until the next issue

Ward Surgeries Ward uk of Stockton-on-Tees News in November. Councillor Eileen Johnson 07939 521146 What’s on eileen.johnson@stockton. This is just a selection of the fantastic events to enjoy in Stockton-on-Tees. gov.uk You can find out more at www.enjoyteesvalley.com/stockton-on-tees All listings were correct at the time of going to print but this was before the Government’s COVID roadmap review - please check with the event organiser for the latest updates. NORTON WEST

Councillor Tony Riordan tony.riordan@stockton. gov.uk July A ug u st For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit 07825 352193 Councillor Hilary Vickers Stockton International Riverside WOLF! hilary.vickers@stockton. Festival Calendar-Alt Thursday 5 – gov.uk Saturday 7 Aug Calendar-Alt Thursday 29 July, Friday 30 July, Saturday 31 July and 07818 587115 Clock 11.30am & 2.30pm Sunday 1 August Map-marker-alt ARC, Stockton No August Ward Surgery Clock 5pm Thursday, 12noon Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2 September 2021 10.00am-12.00pm Map-marker-alt Stockton Town Centre Join us for an adventure The Glebe Community Centre and find out what happens ROSEWORTH VILLAGE We really missed everyone last year but we’re back for 2021! 7 October 2021 10.00am-12.00pm when Jack cries WOLF! Don’t miss this jam-packed festival- there’s a whole host The Glebe Community Centre Councillor Jim Beall Councillor Ian Dalgarno With original music, puppetry and a tale you thought you of free, fun and family friendly entertainment for everyone. 01642 871759 01642 882985 knew… From the makers of The Three Bears, Kitchen Zoo.

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus From the magical and quirky performances, to stunning PARKFIELD & OXBRIDGE [email protected] ian.dalgarno@stockton. visual experiences, daring dance and spectacular circus, not www.arconline.co.uk or call 01642 525199 gov.uk to mention the return of the SIRF Community Carnival with Councillor Louise Baldock Councillor Barbara Inman Councillor Mick Moore an all day party on Sunday 1 August. 01642 641215 01642 582644 01642 764381 Big Kid Circus www.sirf.co.uk louise.baldock@stockton. barbara.inman@stockton. mick.moore@stockton. Calendar-Alt Monday 9 August to Sunday 15 August gov.uk gov.uk gov.uk Clock Various performances throughout the day

07774 786532 Map-marker-alt Trinity Green, Stockton www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus 16 August 2021 5.30pm Councillor Mohammed Javed Redhill Family Hub Big Kid Circus is back on tour with an amazing brand new 01642 602420 13 September 2021 5.30pm WESTERN PARISHES show for 2021. At an affordable price for the whole family mohammed.javed@ Redhill Family Hub this is one not to be missed. stockton.gov.uk Councillor Steve Matthews 19 October 2021 5.30pm www.bigkidcircus.co.uk 07809 689604 No August Ward Surgery Redhill Family Hub 2 September 2021 6.00pm steve.matthews@stockton. Lighthouse Centre, 34 Yarm Road gov.uk STAINSBY HILL Billingham International Folklore 16 September 2021 6.00pm Festival - 'World in a Weekend - The Oxbridge, Oxbridge Lane Councillor Sylvia Walmsley 7 October 2021 6.00pm 07825 582518 YARM North East'

For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest Lighthouse Centre, 34 Yarm Road Calendar-Alt sylvia.walmsley@stockton. Councillor Dan Fagan Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 August 21 October 2021 6.00pm Clock Matinee and Evening Performances gov.uk 07471 022580 The Oxbridge, Oxbridge Lane Map-marker-alt Billingham Forum Councillor Ray Godwin [email protected] 07825 352158 Performers from across the UK will come together for a [email protected]. Councillor Julia Whitehill colourful and lively feast of contemporary dance. uk 01642 788187 www.billinghamfestival.com Julia.Whitehill@stockton. STOCKTON TOWN CENTRE gov.uk Ingleby Barwick Family 07881 831339 Fun Weekend Councillor Pauline Beall Councillor Andrew Sherris Calendar-Alt Saturday 31 July and Sunday 1 August 01642 871759 07825 352188 Clock 10am-5pm pauline.beall@stockton. andrew.sherris@stockton. Map-marker-alt Tesco field, Myton Road, Ingleby Barwick gov.uk gov.uk Councillor Paul Kirton A traditional family fete with lots of entertainment for all 01642 559331 ages including food stalls, rides and community shows. The [email protected]. Sunday will include a Dog Show from 10.30am until 2.30pm, followed by Cleveland Police Dog display at 3.30pm. 44 uk 45 What’s On What’s

Halloween Remembrance Sunday S e pte m b e r O cto b e r Calendar-Alt Sunday 31 October Calendar-Alt Sunday 14 November Clock 3pm - 8pm Clock Various What’sOn Thornaby Show Map-marker-alt Preston Park Museum and Grounds Map-marker-alt Billingham Green and Cenotaph, Stockton High Street and Parish Church, Thornaby Cenotaph, Wolviston Calendar-Alt Sunday 5 September Preston Park will be alive with the sights and sounds of the Village Green, Yarm Parish Church and High Street war Clock 10am-4pm un-dead, ghosts and ghouls on Halloween. memorial Map-marker-alt Harold Wilson Field, Thornaby Join us as we pay respect to our past and present Armed Including fairground rides, food stalls and an array of Forces. Remembrance Sunday services will be taking place children’s entertainment from magicians and circus across the Borough including a two minutes’ silence being workshops to falconry displays and dog shows. held at 11am. Chic Vintique Friends of Ropner Park Food Calendar-Alt Saturday 2 October Festival Clock 10am – 4pm Map-marker-alt Calendar-Alt Saturday 19 October Stockton High Street For the very latest COVID-19For very the information visit Clock 11am Chic Vintique vintage market returns to Stockton High Map-marker-alt Ropner Park Street! Pop down to the market for vintage clothing, This community food festival showcases and celebrates homewares, antiques and collectables as well as gorgeous the wealth and variety of high-quality food on offer locally handmade gifts and sweet treats. and across the Borough. You’ll have plenty of choice with stalls selling everything from scotch eggs, pies, Korean food, Stockton Sparkles curries, to Asian finger food, fudges, cheeses and artisan bread. Calendar-Alt Thursday 25 November – Friday 24 December November Clock Various Map-marker-alt Stockton Town Centre Festival of Light and Colour Stockton Sparkles returns from Thursday 25 November with

www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Calendar-Alt Wednesday 3 November an abundance of festive fun and entertainment including the Clock 4pm - 9pm Christmas lights switch-on, Sparkles Christmas Market and Map-marker-alt ARC, Stockton a reindeer parade. Behind the Seams The Festival of Light and Colour is Stockton’s annual Calendar-Alt 8 October 2021 – 20 February 2022 celebration to mark the festival of Diwali. This year it will Map-marker-alt Preston Park Museum & Grounds be held both in person and online with a series of activities and opportunities for people of all ages to take part. Keep www.stockton.gov.uk/coronavirus Following its huge success in 2018, Behind the Seams checking www.arconline.co.uk for the latest updates. is returning this Autumn, with a new selection of iconic costumes to admire. Featuring 30 well-loved outfits from the big and small screen, including The Crown, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Fantastic Beasts, It’s a Sin, Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland and Shakespeare in Love. Pre-booking is essential and tickets are on sale from September. www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk

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For the very latest COVID-19 information visit information the veryFor COVID-19 latest Clock 7.30pm Stockton Fireworks Desktopwww.arconline.co.uk Map-marker-alt The Globe, Stockton Phone-alt Calendar-Alt Sunday 7 November 01642 525199 He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his Clock 6:30pm with roadshow starting from 5pm Billingham Forum last smash‐hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio Map-marker-alt Stockton Town Centre Desktop show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk changed a bit. www.stocktonglobe.co.uk Our annual fireworks spectacular returns with a truly Phone-alt01642 552663 Stockton & Darlington Railway stunning display that will light up the sky with a flurry of 196th Anniversary colour, noise and music. The Georgian Theatre Amy Macdonald www.stockton.gov.uk/fireworks Desktopwww.georgiantheatre.co.uk Calendar-Alt Saturday 25 September Phone-alt01642 674115 Calendar-Alt Saturday 23 October Clock 10am - 4pm Clock 7pm Map-marker-alt Stockton High Street Stockton Globe Map-marker-alt The Globe, Stockton Desktopwww.stocktonglobe.co.uk Step back in time in Stockton as we celebrate the It’s already been over two years since Amy Macdonald last Phone-alt0843 904 0071 196th Anniversary of Stockton-Darlington Railway. There’ll played some full scale UK headline shows, but the wait is be fun for all the family as we tell the story of the events of Enjoy Tees Valley now set to come to an end as she announces a long awaited 1825, inspired by the beginnings of the public railways. Join Desktopwww.enjoyteesvalley.com tour and she’s coming to The Globe! us as we gear up and go full steam ahead in the countdown www.stocktonglobe.co.uk to the upcoming bicentenary. For more information on all events, follow us on social 46 media Facebook-SquareTwitter-square  凌 @stocktoncouncil 47 Welcome back!

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