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Your Community News From Thornaby Town Council SPRING 2017

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Thornaby Always Advancing 2 Town Hall

Thornaby Town Hall Thornaby Town Hall Renovaon Project was built by the people Thornaby Town Council needs the of Thornaby for the help of the community to complete the refurbishment of the Town Hall people of Thornaby

We need the following assistance Thornaby Town Council in taking ownership has rescued the building from an uncertain future. 1 Volunteers to help with staging and managing exhibions. 2 Volunteers to work on community based programmes in With the financial assistance of the Heritage Loery Fund and the Town Hall. donaons from the community Thornaby Town Council are in 3 Volunteers to work on the refurbishment works. the process of renovang the building and securing its future 4 Companies, organisaons, schools and individuals to carry as a community asset for the people of Thornaby. out fund raising or make donaons. 5 Companies, organisaons, schools and individuals to provide materials. Once more the moo “Always Advancing” If you want to be involved with any of the above then please:- is relevant and the Town Hall is 1 Contact David Nicholson the Town Hall Refurbishment Project Manager on 07802 415887, leading the regeneraon of the area. 2 Emails to [email protected] 3 Post to THRP, Thornaby Town Hall, I Mandale Road, Thornaby On Tees, North Yorkshire TS17 6AW 4 Visit our website Thornabytownhall.co.uk for details of how to make a donaon.

THE ART OF EXCITING NEW WAR OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART The unique war me watercolour painngs by Colonel OF THE Gilbert Ormerod Spence are to be displayed in the Thornaby TOWN HALL RENOVATION Town Hall. PROJECT This rare collecon of around 50 first hand, painngs, capture Spence's journey as Commanding Officer of the 5th Thornaby Town Hall is undergoing an Baalion of the Durham Light Infantry through some of the excing redevelopment that with see the building restored bloodiest First World War bales on the Western front and become a vibrant place at the heart of the community. including Passchendaele and the Somme. We wish to appoint a freelance Community Heritage Acvies Co­ordinator This exhibion brings to life the baleground as well as (individual or organisaon) to deliver the highlighng the ‘human side of war’ with painngs depicng Heritage Loery-funded Acvies Plan. daily life in bale and at rest. This is a fundamental part of the Thornaby Town Hall project Colonel Spence was awarded the Disnguished Service and ensuring its long-term sustainability. Order for his acons on the Somme. The Co-ordinator will be responsible for building community Aer Military service among many civic minded acons he audiences and working with them to develop, promote and was a Mayor of Thornaby of Tees. deliver the on-site, and online programme of acvies and The exhibion is available to view by prior arrangement only. events. They will also oversee the recruitment and inducon Schools and local groups/sociees are encouraged to aend. of volunteers and working alongside the volunteers to Please email David Nicholson the Town Hall Renovaon Project deliver the acvity plan. Manager, [email protected], to arrange a suitable At first instance interested pares should email their date. Please include the details of your group/party. Ambulant expression of interest in the post to Anna Siddall at disabled will be able to access the exhibion and we can by [email protected]. Please include a CV and prior noce make arrangements for wheel chair access covering leer explaining why you have the appropriate Thornaby Town Council express their thanks to the staff at skills, training and experience to undertake this work. Those Preston Park Museum not only for providing the exhibion selected will receive a more detailed work pack and invited but also installing the painngs. to submit a bid for the post.

3 Council Comment Thornaby Always Advancing Jan Howard Liverton Crescent/Cayton Drive Belated condolences to Ron Wilkinson and the family of Bassleton and Bader residents are to be congratulated for Jan Howard who sadly passed away shortly before last their intelligent and determined fight against a planning Christmas. Jan was an absolute treasure and was an approval that should never have been considered and invaluable member of the team who pull Thornaby Show recent success in a subsequent reserved maers together each year. Jan, unfortunately, was another tragic applicaon. Unfortunately, the would be developers will vicm of breast cancer which she bravely baled to be back with refined plans and so Thornaby Town Council overcome for many years. has voted to take legal advice with a view to judicial Though not originally from Thornaby, when Jan moved to review of an issue that can only be euphemiscally the town she really took it to her heart. She loved the described as a highly contenous planning aberraon that sense of community and identy pride and readily offered has raised the hackles of so many Thornaby people. help whenever and wherever it was needed. And whilst SBC inconsistency and craven surrender of historic green she herself knew that her illness was terminal, she kept it wedge adjacent to Liverton Crescent/Cayton Drive to herself and always retained her sense of humour and following a High Court judgement in favour of bubbly enthusiasm. Jan is sadly missed by all who knew development at Lile Maltby Farm has once again and loved her. reminded Thornaby people of just why we voted overwhelmingly for separaon from Stockton. If SBC is Liz Fleming unable or unwilling to respect our identy and culture and Following a lengthy and hard fought struggle, Thornaby defend our green wedge, natural environment, and all that stalwart, Liz Fleming, finally succumbed to cancer on we hold dear, then legal challenge followed by divorce Friday 23 December 2016 and passed away holding would appear to be the hoped for and logical remedy. husband Alan’s hand. Mother to Debbie and Lee, mother in law of Steve and Lorna, loving nanny of Kaitlyn, Lauren Teesdale Park (Thornaby FC) and Elise and dear sister of George, Tom, Fred, Chrisne, Good news in that a Planning Inspector was quite Kevin, Paul and the late Catherine, Liz too will be greatly emphac about retenon of the open aspect of Teesdale missed by all who loved her. Park (amongst other things) when not upholding an Liz was a woman with high personal values and a strong appeal lodged by those hoping to build on a green open sense of right and wrong who acted accordingly. And area of heritage significance and highly cherished by though small in stature, she was determined and resilient, generaons of Thornaby people. honest and loyal and would never betray anyone’s trust. So what were the marvellous plans? The applicaon Liz had a great sense of humour and always greeted consisted of ripping out protected trees adjacent to people with a smile. She never pre-judged, preferred to tranquil Thornaby Cemetery to build largely unaffordable hold her own counsel and, if possible, avoid confrontaon, houses on an inaccessible site and replace funconal but would stand up passionately for her beliefs and defend playing pitches with something lesser crammed into an to the hilt those she loved and others unable to fend for area hemmed in by water at a me when the club was themselves. hoping to expand. In 2002/03 she became acvely involved in polics as a Add to this limited parking space which presumably means to improve the lot of others and the fortunes of suggested that those hoping to have plans accepted were Thornaby. She was a founder member of Thornaby not ancipang football success. It was all uer nonsense Independent Associaon (TIA) – the name suggested by Liz - thankfully now rejected and bindingly established as – and was elected in 2003 to Victoria Ward which she green open space with no further prospect of appeal. represented tenaciously (though she did not enjoy endless, stuffy council and commiee meengs). Liz later And yet whilst we can rejoice at this successful outcome, it stood down when beset by heart problems which resulted does seem as though we must be permanently on our toes in three operaons to close an extra valve in her heart, but against relentless, misnamed ‘developers’ – recently that didn’t stop her fighng against injusce. Strong in cricised by one Tees Valley mayoral candidate for spirit, she will remain in our hearts forever. hounding residents aracve living near to potenally 4 Council Comment Thornaby Always Advancing lucrave sites. And who would argue? It does seem as simple guide. What it means is that we are soon to have a though the odds are stacked in developers favour and that Tees Valley Mayor imposed upon us by government they have licence to use any reprehensible tacc to without consultaon that nobody wants. The successful achieve their respecve goals. candidate will then preside over a nominal Tees Valley Combined Authority – a body set up without consultaon Teesside Airport – somemes referred to that nobody wants. Simple, eh? Nice to know that local as Durham Tees Valley Airport democracy is alive and kicking. Darlington Council Planning Commiee has voted to Historic? develop part of the airport site with housing – presumably accepng Peel Holding’s contenon that housing Presumably, following referenda in Thornaby and Yarm development is essenal to secure the airport’s future. which registered deep discontent with SBC, the signs The decision rested on the casng vote of the Planning currently being ceremonially unveiled indicang historic Commiee Chair who, it can be assumed, went along with county boundaries are a gesture intended to placate those officer’s recommendaon because of some ridiculous with deep affecon for nave counes. But why the tradion. Is it any wonder that so many people are wholly ‘historic’ prefix? Regardless of repeve local government disillusioned with local government and have so lile faith reorganisaon, the counes of Yorkshire and Durham have in Peel Holdings following years of failure. been constant with the River Tees forming the border. So wouldn’t it have been sensible for signs to simply display Tees Valley Mayor? ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’ or ‘Welcome to Durham’? So many people are at a complete loss about the forthcoming Tees Valley Mayoral Elecon, so here is a

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5 Local Interest Get Scam Aware with Cleveland PCC

olice and Crime Commissioner Barry PCoppinger is urging the public to learn how to spot costly scams to prevent them being ripped off. The PCC has joined up with Vicm Care and Advice Service (VCAS) to deliver Friends Against Scams training sessions. The workshops, developed by Naonal Trading Standards Scams Team, allow the public to What to do: learn more about different types of scams in a fun and interacve way. • Law states telemarketers must tell you what they’re calling for – if they don’t give Tips on how to beat old and new scams can you this informaon, hang up. now be found on the dedicated page on the PCC website • Do not make a decision immediately. www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk/Friends-Against- • Keep your banking details to yourself – Scams. There are also details of forthcoming even if they ask you to ‘confirm’ this courses, including home delivered sessions for informaon. the elderly and housebound. Door­to­door scams The PCC said: “Every year consumers lose Door-to-door scams usually involve selling billions of pounds to fraudsters who bombard goods or services of poor quality – or that may What to do: us with online, mail, door-to-door and never arrive at all. Some scammers conduct • Delete any emails from unknown senders, telephone scams. surveys to get your personal details or may especially those with an aachment, as it offer you goods or services you don’t need (eg. “The best way to in combat these crimes is may be a virus. unnecessary roofing work or pao prevenon. People of all ages, backgrounds • Avoid sellers on online market places who replacement). and income levels can become targets, which ask you to pay via unusual methods. What to do: is why it’s so important people know how to • Never give financial or personal details to spot the signs of scams and where to turn if • If someone knocks at the door, always ask anyone unless you know and trust who you they fall vicm.” for their idenficaon. If you are not are giving them to. sasfied with their ID, do not let them into The next VCAS Friends Against Scams Mail scams your home. awareness sessions will take place on 25th Many mass mailing scams will trick you into • Don’t immediately agree to an offer. Take April, 13th June and 19th September – to parng with money or providing personal me to find out about the business or aend, please email details in the belief you will win a cash prize. It charity before taking further acon. [email protected]. can only take a single response to a scammer Top four scams to look out for • If you don’t want any unwanted callers, you for a person to be added to their ‘Sucker’s List’ can contact us for a ‘No Cold Callers’ scker. and be inundated with further scam mail. Telephone scams Online scams What to do: Scammers who operate by phone offer Watch out for ‘phishing’ – emails from exaggerated – or even fake – prizes, products • Genuine loeries will not ask you to pay a scammers purporng to be from a legimate fee to collect your winnings. or services, such as loans, charitable causes or company requiring personal details. Websites, • Never send money abroad or to someone free trial offers. They don’t want to give you adversements and emails are made to look you don’t know or trust. any me to consider their pitch and may be very sophiscated. The most common online talking quickly. They just want to hear you say scams are for concert ckets, holiday and • Examine all terms and condions very ‘yes’. residenal apartments, dang and vehicle sales. carefully.

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6 Sports Page Spring into Action!

ising temperatures and longer days can only mean one thing, RSpring is finally here! It’s me to ditch the duvet and spring into acon, and If you’re feeling inspired to shake off the winter blues and step up your fitness game, Acv8 Health and Fitness in Thornaby Pavilion is right here to help you get started. As one of the most established fitness providers in the area, the friendly team in Thornaby Pavilion has helped thousands of people in Thornaby achieve their health, fitness and weight loss goals. Conveniently located in the town centre, Thornaby Pavilion has been serving the community for over two decades and the recently refurbished gym includes state of the art fitness facilies and access to a wide variety of fitness classes including Clubbercise and POUND, as well as favourites, Spinning, Zumba, Metafit and Les Mills. A membership with Acv8 at Thornaby Pavilion also includes access to Splash, Billingham Forum and Thornaby Pool which means you can enjoy three gyms, three swimming pools and even more classes to suit your schedule! At Acv8 our members are our priority and we offer ongoing support and advice to keep you movated every step of the way. If you’ve never been to a gym before we will show you the ropes and help you to sele in, a healthier happier you is just around the corner. Pop into Thornaby Pavilion to claim your free day pass and to see how Acv8 can help you achieve your goals or email acv8@teesacve.co.uk with your contact details and how many people you would like to bring along with you.

7 Sports Page Submit 2 Success Sponsorship I would like to thank the Town Council for sponsoring 9 of our project aendees in the north east BJJ league; 7 of the team competed on Sunday 12th March at the leg held in Newcastle at Origin Gym; run by Blackbelt Ian Malone; all entries placed earning a mixture of medals; Bogdan (Bronze) Frankie (Silver) Rhys (Gold) Bilal (silver) Janaide (Bronze) Luca (Gold) and Luke (Gold). The sponsorship also went towards Ben Appleton and Serenity Sco to compete in the April leg being held at Benfield Sports Centre, both Ben and Serenity - both from Thornaby are currently in training to bring home gold.

Ralph Presgrave LET’S BOWL AT THORNABY BOWLS CLUB

ased in Lileboy Park, the bowling such that there is great concern for the from 1.30pm and evenings from 6.00pm Bclub has a long history going back to safety of anyone using them. With a but special free sessions are run on 1931. The park was donated to the public consultaon about the whole park Monday aernoons for those who wish to people of Thornaby by the Lileboy ending soon and the possibility that try out green bowling for the first me family in memory of their son who lost Lileboy Park might receive a makeover and special coaching sessions are available his life in the First World War. The bowls (It’s the last park in Stockton Borough to upon request. Equipment is provided and club has competed in the local leagues be given this chance) the club hopes that at this me the only essenal is flat-soled ever since 1931 with just a short break the courts will be restored to their former shoes. Spectators too are always during WW2 but in 1998 a deal was glory for the people of Thornaby. If you welcome. So man or woman, young or not struck with Stockton Borough Council to get the chance the survey is at so young, why not call in and give it a try. lease the club premises giving the www.stockton.gov.uk/lileboy Ask for Brian or Doug or call 01642 members the opportunity to manage and On a lighter note it’s me for business 591894 for more details or view our website www.thornabybowlsclub.org maintain the green and clubhouse again at the club. With the new season themselves. The result is that the bowls due to start at the end of April, people of green is among the best in the area and any age are welcome to come and have a Brian Lewis, Secretary the clubhouse has been developed into a go. The club is open on most aernoons Thornaby Bowls Club very comprehensive facility. Along with some grant money, the members have invested nearly £50000 in refurbishment and new buildings. A dedicated team of people work all year on the green, its surrounds and the building. At the moment access to the tennis courts is through the bowls club. However providing the access is the club’s only responsibility and over the years the NEW CHANGING ROOMS surface of the courts has deteriorated Geng ready to bowl (on le hand side)

8 Sports Page Thornaby Cricket Club

“The 2017 cricket season is fast surface which will provide countless hours On the playing side we are hoping to be approaching, and Thornaby CC are of pracce to all our players. compeve throughout the club, and making preparaons to try and make this hopefully gain promoon back into the The England Wales Cricket Board (ECB) year a successful one for the club. are launching a new iniave to aract 5- Premier Division of the NYSD league. We have some excellent arficial pracce 8 yr old children to the game, the As ever we welcome all visitors to our nets which have been installed for about iniave is called ALL STARS Cricket. club, old and new, what could be beer Thornaby CC is excited to be involved in 12yrs. They have been basically worn out than sing on a sunny day with a cold the program, we will be one of the host through the amount of use they get (one drink watching a game of cricket, or clubs who provide the actual sessions. If maybe come and play which would be of our juniors was praccing on boxing you are interested in registering your day, trying out a new bat), and were in child please go to the following website even beer. Our ground is a safe need of refurbishment. Thanks to an allstarscricket.co.uk. environment for a family visit, so give us a extremely generous donaon from try. And if you need a venue for a In addion we are planning to host christening or wedding then we can also Thornaby Town Council we are now able summer sports camps at the ground provide that in our newly refurbished to carry out the refurbishment ready for during summer holidays, these are being funcon room.” the new season. The newly resurfaced planned at the moment and more news nets will provide a more realisc playing will follow.

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9 Easter Eggstravaganza at the Pavilion Shopping Centre

he Easter Bunny will be bouncing in to the Pavilion TShopping Centre at Thornaby this month with free fun for all the family. You won’t be able to miss the giant inflatable egg that will be the hub of all acvity, this will be the home of Miss Egg Timer who will gather families together for engaging Easter tales and interacve games. But you can’t have Easter without some chocolatey treats so children will be encouraged to look for the trail of colourful eggs that can be found in the shop windows with the help of mum and dad of course. If you find all the eggs you will be rewarded with free sweet treats, so whatever you do this Easter break make sure you head to the Pavilion Shopping Centre at Thornaby for free parking, free entertainment and free chocolates!

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10 Local Interest

Do you have an interest in Demena? A Little Time Do you know or care for someone with Demena? Means a Lot Do you have a diagnosis of Demena? any people across the There are excing volunteering opportunies available MStockton Borough have supporng a funded project; Demena Voices Stockton. This is a project hosted by Cleveland Alzheimer’s Residenal Centre Ltd been beneficiaries of the compassionate care and funded by Comic Relief. It is a Specialist Advocacy Project. freely given by Buerwick Hospice Care. As a volunteer you can get involved by acng as an advocate for The charity has been freely serving people in the people, meaning that you can be an independent, imparal voice for them, empower them to advocate for themselves and also be area since 1984. One of the ways in which people part of improving services for those with demena and their help the charity is by volunteering just a few carers’ in Stockton on Tees. Also aend coffee mornings, hours a week to support local people. There are a promoonal events *(no me commitment required, training provided). number of interesng and sociable roles you might consider. Could you spare from 2 hours per This is a growing project with many opportunies, and scope to make a difference to Demena Support and Services in Stockton. week? If you would like to be part of it please contact We have a variety of roles available now. If you Lucy McCormack on 01642 611110, 07955 360407 are interested in learning a lile more please get or email: [email protected] in touch for a chat. Contact our volunteer coordinator on 01642 607742 or visit our website at www.buerwick.org.uk/volunteer

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11 St. Patrick’s RC Primary School

Animexperience workshop with the University of Teesside Blue Reef Aquarium – Tynemouth Class 3 and 4 have been learning about the ocean in our English and Geography lessons, so we visited the Blue Reef Aquarium. During our visit we saw so many amazing sea animals, and we learnt a lot about their habitats. Some of our favourite sea animals were the turtles, sngrays and sharks! We loved the oers called, Indra and Gizmo, and we fed them nuts. The pupils really enjoyed the seal show, especially when Calypso the seal soaked us all! The seals are beauful animals and they showed us lots of tricks. We had a fantasc day, and it brought to life all our work on the ocean.

Fishy Fundraiser As a Catholic school, we always try to help those in need, both near and far and especially help the charity CAFOD with Children visited the University of Teesside to take part in an their Lenten appeal. We held the Animexperience workshop, part of the annual internaonal fundraiser on Friday March 10 for all Animex fesval of animaon and computer games. Working pupils and staff. All proceeds from the with game animators, we discovered how animated movies event went to CAFOD’s Lent Fast Day and characters from cartoons and computer games are appeal, which this year is focused on the created. We created a story board, built a set, characters and props, recorded sound effects and used stop moon story of a Zambian woman called animaon techniques to produce our own film. The Florence and the theme of ‘turning lile completed films will be premiered at a special screening fish into big fish’. Pupils were also invited during the Animex Fesval in May, which will be aended by to bring in a silver coin to decorate fish animators and speakers from Disney, Epic, Guerrilla Games marked on the playground floor, raising and Microso Rare. £238 for CAFOD. With the help of local songwriter Joe Hammill from Cale and Cane, the children composed and performed a song called ‘Child of God’ to Class 6 had the opportunity to visit reflect on what they were raising money Teesmouth Field Centre in Hartlepool for. Many more acvies took place In the morning the children focused on the things that they during the day, including wring leers of support to people in Zambia and prayers might see along the River Tees as part of our Local Area of reflecon. Staff and children were also topic. First stop was looking at some of the chemical works invited to wear a splash of blue for the and spong seals basking on the sand. Next, the children day. Deputy Head teacher James Conwell found out all about the history of the Transporter Bridge. said: “We always look forward to our Some lucky volunteers even managed to take control of the CAFOD fundraising days during Lent – it bridge for a crossing! The aernoon was spent on at Seaton makes our giving real and helps the Carew to look at the different types of rock that you might children think about real people that find on a beach. The need our prayers. Seeing our silver fish grow in the playground also made it fun!” children were able to use some of the knowledge from their Rocks topic in ECO SCHOOLS GREEN FLAG SUCCESS! science to idenfy We are extremely proud of our work on the environment and we are a very acve different types of school in teaching the children to look aer our world. The children take their roles rock. They even got as Eco-warriors seriously and they work hard to to take a sample make a posive difference to the environment. home! The day On 9th March our school welcomed a visitor finished with a from Eco Schools to assess whether our school should be awarded the Eco schools Green flag. model making The eco warriors took our visitor on a tour of compeon, to see the school, showing all of the fantasc work we who could make the do to help our world. best model of the The eco assessor was very impressed with all of River Tees using the work we do throughout our school – natural materials. All especially with our school community charter, of the models gardens, allotments and looked amazing. The chickens! He recommended children had a that we should be awarded fantasc me and the Green flag again. learnt lots about Well done to everyone. We how special our are very proud of this local area is. achievement!

12 St. Patrick’s RC Primary School

Maths in Moon Celebrang St. Patrick’s Day Since October a group of Year 6 pupils have The 17th March is always a big day for the community of St. Patrick’s. been staying back each Friday evening to use Both children and parishioners of St. Patrick’s and Christ the King came their super Maths skills to build themselves a together in prayer, song and dance to celebrate not only St. Patrick virtual formula one racing car using a computer program called Maths in Moon. himself but the Irish heritage and roots of old Thornaby. A wonderful They have to ensure accurate calculaons or and joyful Mass was celebrated in church and aer Mass, parishioners else their car may crash or run out of fuel! were able to enjoy the “craick” and some Irish dancing. Some pupils- Each week ends with an excing race in which who aend Scoil Rince í Muir Irish Dance in Thornaby- showed off their the children’s cars compete against each nimble footwork while girls in Year 6 demonstrated that they could be other to determine the champion. The worthy winners of “The Great Irish Bake-off”. Fr. Michael spoke of how children have become so good that they are St .Patrick’s Church is a symbol of Thornaby’s roots and how, together entering the first stages of the World with our schools, is a beacon of hope for the future of our town. Championships at the end of March. If they manage to get through the first round, a A glorious day for Hail glorious St. Patrick! semi-final race would have to be negoated to reach the presgious World Finals in Straord later this year. Wish the Year 6 Visit to London Stamford Bridge here we come! children luck! On Friday 24th March a group Recently, the club has welcomed back some of Year children visited London past ‘Maths in Moon’ pupils (Year 7’s from for the day. Seng off from St Patrick’s College and Conyers). They have Darlington early in the morning been helping out at the club and enjoying we arrived at plaorm 9 ¾, themselves – eang biscuits and building Kings Cross Staon at 9.00am. cars too. The day was acon packed with lots of walking to take in many of London’s historic landmarks. Amongst the The school entered the MFC foundaon highlights was a visit to the Naonal Gallery to see tournament along with 28 other teams some world famous painngs by arsts such as Van from the area and we played around 16 Gough, Monet and Suerat – truly amazing. We also matches in the first compeon. We had a tour of the Tower of London and saw Henry won this with a clean sheet and VIII’s actual armour and the Queen’s Crown Jewels! progressed on to next round at MFC’s Quick photo stops at Downing Street, Westminster training ground at Rockcliffe Hall. The and Buckingham Palace team then faced another 8 difficult ensued and our trip was games at Rockcliffe, but stood out for rounded off with a visit to St their skill and teamwork and reached Paul’s Cathedral for the final winning 2-1 in a very close Evensong – a beauful way game against Whinney Banks. to experience such a We le victorious and were extremely remarkable ‘piece’ of excited about our achievement! To play architecture. On the way against all the strongest teams from the out of St Paul’s we lit Premier League is amazing and to have candles an d said prayers for the opportunity to play in the finals at all our families and friends Stamford Bridge is something we will back home in Thornaby… never forget!

Stockton Children’s Book of the Year Children from Year 5 also went on a skiing trip in February at the Abernethy Centre, Scotland. Sport is important at St Patricks and we like the children to gain as many different experiences as possible. Our brave teachers and pupils ventured off to Scotland during the February half term to learn to ski. Aer a long train journey we arrived in Scotland to be greeted by the welcome sight of snow flurries. Fortunately for us the slopes were white and ready for us to ski on. It didn’t take us long to master the slopes and for us all to be hurtling down. An amazing experience for Fieen of our Year 6 children took part in Stockton Children’s Book of our brave Year 5 children. the Year. The children had to read at least four out the six chosen The pupils were joined by Mr Ryan, Miss Hobson, books to be able to vote for their favourite author. Some of the Mr Barber and Mrs Sims - everybody had a great me. The children reached either Level One or Level children’s favourite books were; Poppy Pym by Laura Wood, Six by Two and some even managed to ski backwards. There M.M. Vaughan, Cat Burglar by Tamsin Cook and The Great Chocoplot was also a chance for the children to go swimming by Chris Callaghan. The children thoroughly enjoyed reading the every day and on the night, the pupils were allowed books, and enjoyed sharing a book club with friends to discuss the to think about their Chrisan values and reflect about stories. Taking part in an official vong session for their favourite how lucky they were. A fantasc opportunity for the author was a highlight for the children. The author, Laura Wood, pupils and one they will never forget. visited our school where she spoke to the children about her work as an author, and she held a workshop with them. The children wrote a book review for their favourite book, which were then entered into a compeon. Two children were chosen to receive an award, one for ‘An Outstanding Book Review’, and the other ‘Most Consistent Effort Shown’. The two winners aended an award ceremony at Stockton Central Library, where they received a cerficate and a book voucher from the Mayor of Stockton, Councillor Ken Dixon. They also got to meet all the authors of the six books, and enjoyed having their books signed by them.

13 BBC News School Report Some of the year 10 & 11 PE students substute their usual Friday lunch of fish have been having specialist football and chips and instead eat simply with coaching during PE lessons this term. soup and bread. Over sixty students Former Sunderland and England U21 visited the Food Technology Room and player, Brian Atkinson (now a UEFA A took part; the money raised will be licence coach) has been working with the donated to CAFOD. groups on a weekly basis. The sessions MFC Visit have focused on individual skills, team play and working off the ball. Standards were very high and several of the group Pupils from St. Patrick’s joined thousands were invited to trial for Darlington College of other teenagers naonwide to take for the forthcoming season. part in the 2017 BBC News School Report Day. Pancake Challenge The School Report is an opportunity for students to experience all the aspects of the news, journalism and current affairs. With help from several staff members who made contribuons (and under the On the 30th January 2017, a group of year watchful eye of English teachers Mr. 10 boys visited Middlesbrough football Molyneux and Miss Pitchford) a group of club to discover the importance of year 8 pupils spent the morning of languages in the footballing world. The Thursday 16th March researching for and educaon team at Middlesbrough got in producing news stories about both naonal and local issues. Pupils produced touch before the visit to tell the boys that online news arcles and video reports During the week before Lent, the enre they would be delivering a presentaon about recent events including Mental school took part in a ‘Pancake Challenge’. to persuade foreign players to come and Health Awareness Week and facilies in Each day three representaves from each play at Middlesbrough. Together, the both the school and local area. form cooked and raced with pancakes. students prepared persuasive speeches, Working to a strict deadline, pupils had to The winner from each year group took on in Spanish, that they would deliver on the ensure that they pulled together and the staff in a final ‘Pancake Race’ on day of the trip. On arrival, they were worked successfully as a team to ensure Shrove Tuesday. This was a great way to greeted by Ruth Watson, the educaon that the reports were both accurate and start our Lenten fundraising. Thanks to and enterprise coordinator for the club, appropriate, meeng the BBC guidelines the support of all of the staff and pupils who took them to their classroom for the for journalism. involved, the event raised £212 towards a day. Miss Pitchford, who has liaised with the variety of charies supported by the The inerary comprised of a short lecture BBC to help organise the event, said “Our school. pupils have worked incredibly hard on how essenal languages are to the throughout the day. Not only have they Family Fast Day promoon and running of the club, a tour prepared, researched and created their of the stadium, a business based acvity reports, but they have also displayed skills and finally, the delivery of their in teamwork, organisaon and me presentaons. management. I’m absolutely thrilled with The students were congratulated on their their efforts.” enthusiasm, their wide array of Football Coaching persuasive Spanish vocabulary and the sophiscaon of their speeches. Overall, the trip not only educated the boys on the wider importance of their language educaon, but also gave them an insight into what working with a business to promote and sell a product (or company) Friday 10th March was Family Fast Day. involves. This year we are focussing on the work of CAFOD. The students were asked to 14

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19 HERITAGE WEEK SPECIAL

Heritage at Village Year 1 ‘At Village Primary School we take pride in our local area and love to learn about the important landmarks that surround our Trip to Newham Grange Farm school. Last week we high profiled these interesng places; our “I have learnt that olden day ‘Heritage Week’ was a fantasc opportunity to learn more farmers were hunters and about our community and the fascinang history of our area gatherers. which really gave our heritage mural a real context. Now modern day farming uses Each class visited somewhere special including The Riverside technology such as tractors. Stadium, The Transporter Bridge and The Tees Barrage. The Mayor of Stockton on Tees, Ken Dixon and his wife Linda, visited This makes it easier for the school for an assembly and a Year 6 workshop. We conducted a farmers”. Taylor carousel tour of the school, so all children could find out about “I was shocked and excited to meet the project work in each class and they enjoyed making videos Sparkle. He was a baby lamb born on their ipads to share this week in assembly. The children at Newham Grange Farm a week throughout school have been talking with great enthusiasm ago”. Eva about their experiences and this has had a huge impact on their movaon to learn even more and feel a great sense of pride to be part of Thornaby!’

Reception Thornaby Spiire. Recepon have loved finding out about the Spiire this week. We enjoyed walking to see Thornaby’s very own Spiire. Year 2 We have learnt facts about the This week Y2 have been learning about the Riverside Stadium Spiire such as why it’s called a where Middlesbrough Football Club play. On Tuesday we had an Spiire, what camouflage means, awesome me on a tour of the facilies. This week we have also how long it’s wings are and what a learned some of the Boro fans’ chants and we even got to sing roundel is (go on ask your child). them in the Director’s Box. We designed posters to adverse the We have done lots of art work and next Boro match and we wrote fantasc recounts of our visit. making to do with Spiires. We also In history we found out about Ayresome Park where the Boro used to play and we did a quiz about the features of the Nursery used our computer skills to search for Riverside Stadium. 'The spiire plane images of Spiires. ‘We were excited to walk around the edge of the pitch.’ Sam is fast and noisy' “Wow Spiires are amazing. Alexis ‘We found out how many mes different players have played They spit fire out!” Lynden internaonally for their countries.’ Oliver. ‘The VIP seats had an amazing view of the pitch.’ Niamh ‘Keith our tour guide was very amusing!’ Maira. ‘We measured how tall Miss Conradie is against Rory the team mascot.’ Ollie

20 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 ‘In year 5, we’ve On Tuesday Year 3 visited been learning about The Head of Steam Museum Captain Cook, and I in Darlington. It was a really was inspired by him because he had a dream and didn’t give excing day and the up on it. He lived in a house owned by children learned a great John Walker so my relaves might have deal about the history of even known him since Walker is my our local railways. family name. I even found out he had more than one ship, although everyone The highlights of the day Year 4 have completed work on the only seems to talk about the Endeavour. were being able to board River Tees all week. We completed I’ve found out so much!’ Macy a science experiment looking at Engine 901, view a variety ‘During heritage week, we were of artefacts and see the water polluon, created a poster to learning about the famous map-maker, Captain Cook. We original Locomoon No.1. stop water polluon, drew chalk went on a trip to Captain Cook museum in Whitby, we made pictures of the Tees and compared our own boats in science and had a boat race and we did ‘My favourite fact about the uses of the River Tees across some drama based on his life. Even though I liked the whole Locomoon No.1 is that it the last 50 years. We then visited week, my favourite acvity was the drama because we all could pull 90 tonnes of the Tees Barrage. worked as a team.’ Kelsey coal.’ Josh ‘I thought the trip was interesng because we learnt lots of facts and we saw a seal in the river!’ Year 6 Keira Year 6 learned about the Transporter Bridge. “I was really nervous at first but when I got to the top it wasn’t as scary as I thought. The views were brilliant! You could see Roseberry Topping, Stewarts park and even Thornaby ASDA!” Callum “The Transported Bridge was probably the best experience of my life! The views from the top and the glass elevator were the best views I have ever seen in my life!” Luke

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21 Thornaby Show Sunday 3rd September 2017 – Harold Wilson field, Bader Avenue Horticultural/Handicraft Category List

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22 Local Interest

Thornaby Band Football club is building for the future t’s been a year of hard gra and some accommodate teams wishing to affiliate Iuncertainty for Thornaby FC – with Thornaby FC.” Cattle and Cane parcularly with the prospect of Trevor connued: “In addion to housing development on the top exisng teams, next season we’ll have id you know there’s a pitches of Teesdale Park. However, that an U19s team, seven junior teams, a thriving music scene is not now the situaon and so the club veterans team, Middlesbrough Ladies D is determined to move on. on your doorstep? While and our junior academy for U6s. We most music lovers are Thornaby FC is fortunate in that they do would also wish to bring local schools have a great pitch where the Northern familiar with established on board – thereby making Thornaby FC League team is able to play home games an inclusive set up working in local acts like the Wildcats with some facilies upgraded from last cooperaon and on behalf of the whole of Kilkenny, we thought we year and new floodlights installed. Also, Thornaby community.” would take a look at an act thanks to the immense amount of hard work of volunteers and cash The club secretary then set out a vision hailing from Thornaby and for the future, saying: “The club has guaranteed a recepve contribuons, they now have a newly beginning to make a name fied out clubhouse. And so the club is drawn up a 10-year business plan, for themselves. crowd – we can’t wait to eager for the Thornaby community to including a usage plan for a proposed headline The Georgian come and support their own local team new site which has gratefully been Cale & Cane, featuring Theatre in April”, said and maybe sample welcoming drawn up free of charge by Harkin siblings Joe and Helen Helen. hospitality with a drink and bite to eat. Associates and sent to the FA. However, Hammill from Thornaby, One recent disappoinng drawback whilst the FA believe that we could have made a huge impact. Joe agreed: “There are also though has been the withdrawal of the obtain a grant for up to 50% of the cost of new facilies - which would include a Their debut album, Home, some brilliant promoters licence for the top pitches which has working hard to put on effecvely rendered junior teams 3G pitch – we sll need to rely on grants sandwiched them between and generous donaons from local special shows in our area homeless. Thankfully, these teams were Adele and Arcc Monkeys offered a lifeline to train and play at the business and individuals to raise the in the Official Independent like The Kids Are Solid Gold, Robert Atkinson Centre thanks to a necessary £300,000. Trevor concluded: Album Chart in its first Tees Music Alliance and £2,000 grant from Thornaby Town “Donaons can be made to the club via Jimmy Beck. Council. their NatWest account 97381330 – sort week of sales. code 541004. But it is not only about We have real pride in Secretary and treasurer, Trevor Wing, financial help. Thornaby FC is looking for “We’ve played in Stockton said: “It’s not ideal that the juniors are many mes and the where we come from and having to play off site, but who knows, volunteers of all ages to help out.” atmosphere is always we’ve been lucky to have perhaps the landowners will renew the So, if you have me to spare and would electric. Stockton Calling is such great opportunies licence. But then a lot of things are up in like to get involved, call Trevor on here.” the air at the present me. We are 07860 780446. Thornaby FC would be an ideal plaorm for desperately trying to expand the club, truly thankful for any kind of assistance emerging bands and you’re www.caleandcane.co.uk but need to secure addional land to and make you more than welcome.

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ominic Brown, 28 from Thornaby to anyone who lives in the Tees Valley Dhas worked in catering aged between 15 and 29 who are not in, establishments since he was sll at educaon, employment or training. Dominic said; “Both Carol and Thelma at school and dreamt of running his own Five Lamps helped me achieve my goal of The scheme can provide support to catering company. With over 11 years’ seng up in business and hopefully it will access up to four training courses on the experience of working as a chef, Dominic go from strength to strength.” chosen business idea, support in wring a decided to put his idea to a reality and business plan, support for essenal tools The Tees Valley Pathways and Routeways contact Five Lamps with his business and equipment, Personal, Protecve Projects support young people aged 15 to idea. Equipment, a business staonery start up 29 years old across the Tees Valley who are His idea was to start trading from an over pack and also Public Liability Insurance. unemployed or inacve to progress into the counter outlet which will then expand educaon, employment, training and self- Dominic’s hard work and determinaon with a mobile wood fired pizza oven in a employment. The projects are part-funded over the process has now resulted in him converted horsebox and finally move into by the European Social Fund and Youth trading as Cloud9, a Deli on 82 Skinner outside events catering for weddings and Employment Iniave as part of the 2014- Street, Stockton-On- Tees, TS18 1EG, fesvals. 2020 European Structural & Investment Tel 01642 810530, Funds Growth Programme in England. Dominic began working with Carol www.cloud9eventsuk.com. Sanderson, Five Lamps Business Advisor The deli serves delicious hot and cold who advised him that he qualified for the food to eat in or take away and Dominic is Tees Valley Pathways ‘Youth Employment now working on phase two of his Iniave’ (YEI) scheme which is available business idea the mobile catering unit.

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24 Local Interest Driven Car Sales supports Red Nose Day Your Letters If you have any views you would like riven Car Sales in to share then please email DThornaby is giving a [email protected] massive boost to this year’s or post to Town Clerk, Comic Relief by donang £50 Thornaby Town Council, Mandale Road Thornaby TS17 6AW from every car sold in March to the charity. And based on the month’s A Night To Remember sales target across its two “We have partnered with dealerships, the business January 10th 1996 both Comic Relief and could be donang a cool Children in Need and are very £6,000 to the cause. On this night, six of us wanted to visit all of the pubs that were confident that we can donate due to close in Thornaby, Jimmy Collier, Bert Lowes, Henry Customers have also been a significant amount to each Crossley, Paul Kirton, his brother­in­law from Redcar and receiving Comic Relief gis cause. We want to do all we myself. We all had to meet at the Harewood Arms at 7pm. It before driving away in their can to improve the lives of was raining very heavily and I did not expect anyone to turn up, new cars as Driven gets fully children both in the UK and but to my surprise they were all waing for the pub to open. behind Red Nose Day. across the world. Giving Our aim was to have a pint and a song in each pub that was due to close. Managing director Jonathan children the best start in life Hobday said: “Our social is everyone’s responsibility.” We started at the Harewood Arms and then moved across the responsibility as a business is road to the Bon Lea Hotel. We had a pint and a song, then The enre team in the across Mandale Road to the Sadlers, where the landlord upon very important to us and it is dealership was in fancy dress finding out what we were doing, gave us all a free pint. We then vital in society today that for Red Nose Day on Friday, moved across the road to Westbury Street, into the Windmill, businesses give something March 24. Check out the before moving down Mandale Road, all of us soaked, to the back. We’re commied to pictures on Driven Group Staon Hotel, later to become the Flying Dutchman. doing this and ensuring we Teesside’s Facebook page. Our next port of call was in New Street, the Queen Vic, then do it in a meaningful way. onto the Market Hotel, which had a reprieve and is sll standing. Moving into George Street we called into the Black Bobbies, or the York Hotel. We all staggered to the Golden Fleece on the corner of Durham Street. We then crossed Thornaby Road into Hope Street and into the Drum and Monkey, or its real name the Prince of Wales. Sll standing and singing, we moved across Thornaby Road, to the Crown Hotel, to be greeted by the landlord and the landlady Ray and Vera Elsworth, with a free pint. Sll singing, but a bit unsteady and very wet, but we had done what we set to do... a pint and a song in each pub. This feat cannot be beaten, a bit of Thornaby history we were all wet inside and out but it was worth it! A night to remember indeed. Ronnie Buerworth

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25 Local Interest Boro Walkers Charity Events hey always put their best feet forward for Teesside good causes ­ And finally, on July 15, there’s one of the Tand 2017 promises to be a landmark year for the Boro Walkers. biggest walks Teesside will have ever seen Since 2013, members of the Boro Walkers Associaon have raised more when over 150 people take part in a 20 mile than £83,000 for over 20 Teesside groups and charies through walks, charity hike from Whitby to Saltburn, including challenges and events - including a massive £28,000 in 2016. And with a three mile fun walk down to the finish line at The Ship Inn. several fantasc events already planned for 2017, that £100,000 figure Again, it will be a great day for the family, with a hog roast and is well and truly in the sights of the walkers, who include several lads refreshments, kids’ rides, face painng and other aracons - and it’s from the Thornaby area. not too late to get involved in the walking side of things either! To take Kicking off the major 2017 events is a “first of its kind” charity part, or for any more informaon about the group, email fundraiser in Liverpool. To coincide with Boro playing Liverpool at [email protected], check out the Boro Walkers Associaon Anfield on Sunday May 21 - Boro’s last away game of the season - the Facebook page or visit www.borowalkers.org Walkers have secured a venue on Mahew Street, opposite the iconic Cavern Club where the Beatles learned their trade in the early 1960s. And in keeping with the Beatles theme, the fantasc Paperback Writers will be playing live. Second up is a four team charity shield tournament to be held at Guisbrough Town FC on Sunday, May 28 from noon unl 11pm, admission free. Compered by Boro matchday announcer Mark Page and with all kinds of entertainment laid on, it promises to be a true family day out, with kids’ rides and slides, a kids’ disco and a mini-soccer tournament to keep the young ones entertained while the football is on. There’ll be a full squad of Thornaby lads, led by Glenn Easck, as well as local MP Tom Blenkinsop playing and even a possible appearance from ex-England and Boro star Jonathan Woodgate, with Craig Higne and Bernie Slaven confirmed.. Then straight aer the football, the fun connues with live bands including local favourites, Flat Back Four, and then the presentaons. On June 17, 26 Boro Walkers will take on the fearsome “Fan Dance” challenge - a gruelling 14-mile hike with 42lbs on their backs, ending with a climb to the renowned Jacob’s Ladder on the Pen y Fan mountain in Wales.

Thornaby Community Partnership

The Youth Zone was back with a buzz over the February Half Term break with 74 children and young people taking part in acvies such as cooking, painng and what is becoming a trade mark for the Partnership, a day of watersports at the Tees Barrage.

26 Healthy Living Stockton smokers urged to be quiers on Help with Health at No Smoking Day 2017 Woodbridge Practice

mokers in Stockton were Foundaon (BHF) and call Thornaby: 01642 762636 Surged to take the first step in encourages hundreds of Be Clear on Cancer giving up cigarees for good on thousands of smokers to make a If you noce blood in your pee, even if it’s just the once, tell No Smoking Day which took quit aempt on No Smoking Day. your doctor. Chances are it’s nothing serious, but you’re not place on Wednesday 8th March Dr Mike Knapton, Associate 2017. Medical Director at the BHF, said: wasng anyone’s me by geng it checked out. Call your GP While studies show that two- “Giving up smoking is the single today. thirds of smokers want to quit, best thing you can do for your Lung Health Checks nearly one in five UK adults health, and that’s why the Brish connue to smoke, including Heart Foundaon runs No Available for paents aged over 35 and who are current 19.2% in Stockton-on-Tees. Smoking Day. We’re encouraging smokers or have stopped smoking in the last year but who Stockton Borough Council will be smokers to mark Wednesday 8 have not been diagnosed with Asthma or COPD (Chronic supporng the Stop Smoking March in their calendars, and Obstrucve Pulmonary Disease). Service on No Smoking Day to take the first step towards a help smokers make this the day smoke-free life.” Healthy Heart Checks you start to stop. The best chance for quing Available for paents aged 40 - 74 years who are not already Raf Rashid (Specialist Stop smoking in England is to use your on medicaon for a chronic illness, e.g. Heart Disease, Smoking Advisor) said: “We local Stop Smoking Service, Diabetes or Chronic Kidney disease. understand that the majority of which offers behavioural support smokers want to stop smoking, MMR Catch up but many find the task too and coaching, and prescripons daunng. No Smoking Day is the for a stop smoking medicine such Available for paents aged 10 or over who are not fully perfect opportunity to inspire as nicone replacement therapy immunised against Measles, Mumps and Rubella. or varenicline. That can improve smokers in Stockton to quit for Shingles vaccinaons good. a smoker’s chance of quing by “With support, smokers are more up to four mes. Anyone aged 70 can have the shingles vaccine on the NHS. likely to succeed in their quit For more informaon contact You become eligible for the vaccine from the first day of aempt. That is why Stockton & Stockton & Hartlepool NHS September aer your 70th birthday. Hartlepool Specialist Stop Specialist Stop Smoking Service on The shingles vaccine will be offered rounely to people aged Smoking Service will be out in 01642 383819 or visit force on No Smoking Day, www.nth.nhs.uk/stopsmoking 70 and, as a catch up, to those aged 78. You become eligible educang smokers on the range for the vaccine on the first day of September 2016 aer of local services and you've turned 70 or 78. resources available to them.” In addion, anyone who was eligible for immunisaon in the Stockton & Hartlepool previous three years of the programme but missed out on Specialist Stop Smoking their shingles vaccinaon remains eligible unl their 80th Service is part of a birthday. This includes: network of organisaons across the UK that • people aged 71, 72 and 73 on September 1 2016 manages local acvies for the No Smoking Day • people aged 79 on September 1 2016 campaign. The shingles vaccine is not available on the NHS to anyone The annual campaign is aged 80 and over because it seems to be less effecve in this run by the Brish Heart age group.

Introducing a New Hair Stylist to Lux We would like to introduce our new hair stylist Claire Rowbottom who lives and works in Thornaby. Claire has 15 years experience in the hairdressing industry and is extremely friendly and 3 for 2 on professional. Claire prides herself on ensuring every single one of her clients leaves ALL waxing her chair feeling amazing.

Please feel free to pop down to meet all of the girls and see the gorgeous salon. Unit 4, Spitfire Pub, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby, TS17 9JW 01642 764848

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MaSters Training Centre ome me ago, MaSters Training Centre Scarried out research in various areas – with parcular emphasis on Thornaby on Tees and Stockton – where we found a common thread with young, habitual re­ offenders. So, when we revisited our original quesonnaire prior to expanding upon our research, we decided to rephrase some quesons to ensure they brought about a more comprehensive response from youngsters to idenfy precise reasons that drive some to re­ offend. It soon became clear that as many as 90% of re-offenders had no social skills, could The two youngsters in the picture took part just to improve their life skills not funcon independently, were more prone to internet grooming, and had SOOTY covers all aspects of PSHE and will Finally, MaSters would like to offer difficulty forming relaonships with the be accredited by Curriculum Development hearelt thanks to our sponsors – i.e. The opposite sex. In terms of work experience, Organisaon and Awarding Body, ASDAN. Police Property Act Fund and PCC Barry most had no CV, job search knowledge or Those qualifying will gain cerficates Coppinger and his team who made the interview confidence, and most could not comparable to a Grade A/B GCSE – the cope with budgets or do so many other added bonus being that with enhanced project possible and enabled us to buy everyday things without support or maths and English skills, it will make a CV computers, printers and pay for guidance of some kind. look so impressive and convince would be cerficaon and registraon. Thanks also And so, Project SOOTY was created with employers that they would be taking on to Thornaby Mayor, Steve Walmsley, for these kids in mind and with volunteer somebody with both knowhow and his support, John Smith from DISC which support we hope to change atudes of character to be an asset to any business or helps young people with drug problems company. this secon of young people by and PCSO’s Ben Millington and James encouraging them to explore their own Our PSHE is made up of the following Dinsdale who have supported us from capabilies and pinpoint posives as a modules: means to strengthen their skills. Hopefully, when we first started in 2013. with sensive guidance, they will begin to • Keeping healthy If anyone would like further informaon realise that there are alternaves to crime. • Social relaonships on MaSters and what they do, please An essenal part of what we hope to • Careers and your future email: [email protected] or achieve is to also familiarise youngsters • Wellbeing alternavely write to MaSters Training, with Personal Social and Health Educaon Thornaby Town Hall, Mandale Road, • Inmate relaonships (PSHE) as a means of enablement and to Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire TS17 6AW safeguard against so many hazards and • Becoming a parent pialls poorer equipped youngsters will Charity number 1151420 undoubtedly encounter at some point. • Economic responsibility Imagine how many unwanted pregnancies We are proud to say that latest candidates could be avoided or sexually transmied graduated and with the ASDAN diseases if young people were fully ‘clued qualificaon they will be leaving with a up’? Think also of young people being capable of holding down a job and being glowing CV, a leer of support from able to budget so that they do not fall into MaSters, an in house cerficate, and a debt and consequently resort once more boat load of confidence to do well in a to crime. compeve world. We wish them well.

Rochester Court - Pancake Tosser of the Year

We had a pancake aernoon tea then the compeon of “Tosser of the Year”, for which we had quite a few entries. Aer a tossing bale Edward won for the men and Vi won for the ladies.

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Thornaby Police Staon At Your Service... Millbank Lane, Thornaby-on-Tees, TS17 0AS Thornaby Town Council Tel: 01642 302930 Jen Elstob, Town Clerk Thornaby Town Council Woodbridge Pracce Thornaby Town Hall Thornaby Medical Centre, Trenchard Avenue, Mandale Road Thornaby TS17 6AW Thornaby TS17 0EE Telephone: 01642 678652 Tel: 01642 762636 Email: [email protected] Appointments 01642 760185 Thornaby and Ingleby Barwick Council members contact details Medical Group MANDALE AND VICTORIA WARD Health Centre, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby TS17 0BZ Cllr Steve Walmsley Tel: 07734 906090 Tel: 01642 762921 Email: [email protected] South Thornaby Community Centre Cllr Tina Large Tel: 07771 896577 Email: [email protected] Haviland Road, Thornaby TS17 9JG Tel: 01642 358840 Cllr Tracey Sto Tel: 07757 540159 Email: [email protected] Robert Atkinson Youth and Cllr Sonia Bailey Tel: 07919 896662 Community Centre Email: [email protected] Thorntree Road, Thornaby TS17 9DF Cllr Ian Bailey Tel: 07577 023437 Tel: 01642 524589 Email: [email protected] Thornaby Central Library Cllr Pat Large Tel: 07796 196384 Cllr Mick Hills Tel: 01642 891419 The Pavilion, Allensway, Town Centre, Email: [email protected] Thornaby TS17 9EN Tel: 01642 528117 STAINSBY HILL WARD Cllr Sylvia Walmsley Tel: 01642 604176 Pavilion Shopping Centre or 07825 582518 Tel: 01642 750090 Email: [email protected] Cllr Derrick Brown Acv 8 Health and Fitness Email: [email protected] Tel: 01642 528581 Cllr Ray Godwin Tel: 07505 362602 Thirteen Group VILLAGE WARD Tel: 0300 111 1000 Cllr Ian Dalgarno Tel: 01642 882985 Email: [email protected] NHS Stop Smoking Cllr Mick Moore Tel: 01642 383819 www.nth.nhs.uk/stopsmoking Email: [email protected] Tees Credit Union Cllr Glenn Easck Tel: 07507 465202 Email: glenneas[email protected] Tel: 01642 941911

30 What’s On

The Golden Eagle Disco Thornaby Central Library Reunion Every Monday - Welfare Rights - Free - 1:30-3:30 is all set to go on Saturday 1st July at 8pm. Every Monday - Credit Union - Free - 10:00-11:30 We have the DJ and Petch pie and peas included in the cket price of £5.00. Every Tuesday - New Direcon - Free - 9:00-12:00 Every Wednesday - Naonal Careers Service - Free - 1:30-4:00 Support your Local Market Every Thursday - Rainbow Cras Have a cuppa and a naer at this friendly kning group Shoppers are urged to support local traders at Thornaby’s weekly Thursday Market. Centrally located in a thriving town for all ages. - Free - 5:00-6:30 centre with up to three hours free parking available. 1st Friday of Month Shoppers can choose from a host of quality goods at bargain Kning Group prices. Offers include fresh fruit and veg, a fantasc variety of colourful plants and flowers, DVDs and video games, Have a coffee and a chat whilst making knied items for a freshly laid eggs, key cung, household goods, fresh fish, worthwhile charity. - Free - 10:00-11:30 ladies fashion and a luggage and handbags stall. You can’t beat the unique atmosphere you get shopping at your local REGULAR HEALTH & WELLBEING market so call down this week… it’s not to be missed! EVENTS Every 2nd Monday of Month Widow’s Coffee Morning Dementia Café Join us on the 2nd Monday of each month for a coffee morning hosted by the Naonal Assosiaon of the Supported by The Boundry 500 Motor Cycle Group, Thornaby Central Library and the Alzheimer’s Society will be holding a Widowed. - Free - 10:30-12:30 Demena Café on the second Friday of every month from 2.00pm ­ 3.00pm in Thornaby Central Library. Every 2nd Monday & Last Friday of Month If you are living with demena come along and join us for a Pain Management Support Group chat and light refreshments. A support group for those who suffer with chronic illness Contact Thornaby Central Library on 01642 528117 and pain. - Free - 1:00-3:00 Mondays - 10:00-12:00 Fridays for more details. Every Wednesday Advocacy Service Buerflies Cancer Support Cra Group Get support to be fully involved in decisions about your care A cra group for those affected by cancer, whether you and support. are in recovery, a carer or sll fighng. [Note: This group is A free, independent and confidential service, setup specifically to currently full, but organiser would be willing to start a 2nd help support those living with dementia and their carers. group if there is enough interest.] Coffee Morning Free - 9:30-12:30 The Third Friday of the Month Every Thursday At the Live Well Dementia Hub, Thorntree Road, Thornaby, Specsavers Audiology Stockton on Tees, 01642 527363 10:00am-12:00pm Have your hearing tested by a professional audiologist. An informal coffee morning open to anyone living with dementia and Appoinments must be booked through Stockton High their carer’s. Call in for free refreshments, information, advocacy support and the chance to chat with others. Street Specsavers. For further information please contact 10:00-4:00 Lucy McCormack, Dementia Advocate on 01642 611110 Every Friday Bereavement Group Whether you are widowed, or have lost someone close to you, drop in to this friendly social group. Free - 2:00-4:00 Every 2nd Friday of Month Precious Thyme Café A relaxed and welcoming drop-in, for those affected by demena. Free - 2:00-3:30

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