s ’ t a h W r Regula Events Library activities:
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Fairfield Library
Parent & toddler group every Wednesday in term time 10-11am and Friday 2-3pm. Art & craft club for 7-10 yrs, Wednesday evenings fortnightly 5.30-6.30pm; the club meets for 11-16yrs Saturday mornings 10.30am-12 noon. Homework Club Tuesdays in term time 5.30-6.30pm weekly. Adult reading group meets monthly on Mondays, 2-3pm, Junior reading group and TeenTales teenage reading group every month, Monday, 5.30-6.30pm (term time only). Tel 527962. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Thornaby Library, Westbury St
Tuesday Tees Credit Union 10am-12 noon and 1.303pm Baby and Toddler group. Thurs 10.30-11.30am Tristar Homes drop-in Surgery and 1.30-2.30pm Police Surgery, Fridays 3.00-6pm Thornaby Gaming Group (PS3 and Wii sessions ages 8–18yrs) booking advised. Homework help sessions Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday 3-6pm. Colouring club, every day 3-7pm. Tel 528150. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Norton library
Parent and toddler group, every Friday in term time, 10-11am. Wednesday talks, every first Wed of the month, 3pm. Guest speaker and refreshments, free. Crafty Kids Club, every Saturday 10.30-11.30am, free. Scrabble group, every Wednesday 1pm. Tel 528019. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Stockton Central Library
Books and banter every Wed, 10.30am-12 noon, Conference Suite. Parent and Toddler group every Tuesday 9.45–11am, story time for under fives, every Saturday 11–11.30am. Drop in Children’s Crafts, every Saturday, 11– 3:30pm. Youth Zone (Yu-gioh and PS3 gaming), Library Conference Facilities for 8–17 yrs. Sessions run fortnightly on Saturdays from 1pm. Family history group meets every second Tuesday, 2-4pm. Family tree surgery for advice on your ancestry, first Wednesday of month, 2-4pm. Tel 526521. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Thornaby Central Library
Monday 9.30-11am credit union, Thursday Rainbow Corner, beginners knotting and crochet classes from 5-6.30 pm. Fridays 2-4pm ‘Moving Along Together’ bereavement group (second Monday in the month from 10.30am coffee morning for the widowed and those who live alone). Knitting Group on the first Friday of the month, 10am. Tel 528117. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Egglescliffe Library
Children’s story time every Thursday, 10-11 am, Craft ‘n Chat craft club for adults meets every other Wednesday 10am. Bring along your craft project and meet other enthusiasts. This club is preceded by a Tai Chi class from 8.30am. Tel 527959. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Roseberry Library
Pre school story time every Friday 2-2.30pm, Embroidery/cross stitch group every Thursday 2.303.30pm, family history group first Wednesday of the month, 5.30-7pm. Book group last Friday of the month, 2-3pm. Tel 528084.
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Billingham Library
Holds a police and ward surgery every second Tues of the month, 6-7pm. Drop in to speak to your local Councillor or police officer. No appointment necessary. Tel 527895 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Ingleby Barwick Library
Teen Reading Groups meet first Mon and Wed of the month. Local/Family History Group meets on the last Mon and Wed of month. Drop in Social Afternoon Group meets first Monday of month, 1-2pm. Homework Club held every Mon and Thurs from 4–6pm and Saturday 2–4pm. Parent and Toddler Group every Tuesday and Friday afternoon from 1.30- 2.30pm. Rhyme Time every Saturday 10 -11am and every Friday 11-12 noon. Limited places, booking essential. Tel 528528
Boys Brigade
Stockton Baptist Tabernacle every Monday, 7.15-9pm. Suitable for 11-15 years, 50p per session, tel 602478. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Toddlers Group
The Salvation Army, Palmerston Street, Stockton, every Thursday, 9 -11.30am. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Messy church activities
Second Saturday of each month, 10am-12 noon, Salvation Army, Palmerston St, Stockton. Children must attend with an adult, tel 887375. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
No Strings Badminton
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Queen’s Campus Sports Centre, Stockton & Thornaby Pavilion. No membership fees, contracts, etc, see www.nostringsbadminton.co.uk
Yarm Library
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Mondays, Meditation Classes, 9-9.45am, everyone welcome, no need to book. Suggested donation £2.50, Thursdays, (term time only), Baby & Toddler Group 2-3pm. Tel 528152
Every Sun until 16 September Friends of Ropner Park concerts 2-4pm Ropner Park Bandstand www.forp.org.uk
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Colouring clubs
Roseworth Library every day except Wed 3-6pm, tel 528098 Billingham Library, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 106pm and Wed, Sat 10am-12noon, tel 527895.
July
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WRVS Over 50s Group
Tuesday 1pm - 3pm Aspen Garden, Hardwick and Wednesday 11am - 1.30pm, Portrack Lane Community Centre. Tel Claire Wainwright 01642 228341 or 07714 898585 for details. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Stockton Parent Support
Term time and holiday activities for 0-25 year olds with disabilities and additional needs. Visit www. stocktonps.org or tel 674238. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
SNAPS (Special Needs Activities with Parents Support)
All-year-round activities for 0-25 year olds with a disability, special or additional needs, and their families. For details see www.snapsteesvalley.co.uk or call 530202. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
SWAT (Sports Wheelchair Activities Team)
For wheelchair users (manual and powered), meets Tuesdays, Abbey Hill Sports Hall, Ketton Rd, Stockton 6.30-8pm. Tel 530292 or email r.benson4@ntlworld. com ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Shakespeare Reading Group
For details of locations email james.longwill@ btinternet.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Funky Feet–dance and movement for 2- 4year olds
Mon 10.30am Fredderick Nattrass Children Centre Tel 528072 Tue 1.30pm New Life Children’s Centre, Billingham Tel 528913 Tue 10.30am Layfield Children’s Centre, Yarm Tel 786153 Wed 1.15pm and 2.15pm Ingleby Barwick Community Centre Tel 527802 Fri 2pm High Flyers Children Centre, Thornaby. All £1 per session, tel 527802.
14 July Craft Fair – specialist market
Parish Gardens, Stockton Town Centre, arts and craft stalls, 10am-4pm. www.stockton.gov.uk/ specialistmarkets ---------------------------------------------------------------------
14 July Reminisce 70s
Preston Park Grounds. Themed outdoor disco event. For more info and tickets www.stockton.gov.uk/ reminisce ---------------------------------------------------------------------
20 July & 3 August Wonders of the Universe
Wynyard Planetarium, Wynyard Woodland Park, 7.30pm. Tickets £5 adults, £3 concessions, £13 family. Booking recommended. Tel (01740) 630544 www.stockton.gov.uk/events ---------------------------------------------------------------------
21 July Chic Vintique – specialist market
Parish Gardens, Stockton Town Centre, vintage clothes, collectables, quality gifts and homeswares, 10am-4pm www.stockton.gov.uk/specialistmarkets ---------------------------------------------------------------------
23 July - 31 Aug Summer Holiday Activities at Thornaby Library, Westbury Street
Mon - Games sessions, 2-3pm (except 13, 27 Aug). Tues – Baby/Toddler group, 1.30pm, Thurs – children’s crafts, 2pm. Tues & Fri - Wii Sessions 2-5pm, 8-18years. Booking advised. For up to date details and to book tel 528150. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
27 July Theatre in the Park: The Twits by Roald Dahl
Preston Park Grounds. Gates open at 5pm for picnics, performance starts at 6pm. Tickets £12/£9/£6. Group rates available. Available from Stockton Tourist Information Centre tel 528130. www.stockton.gov.uk/events