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01/07/2024

FIFTY ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE TEES VALLEY TAKEOVER TOWN
AS STOCKTON-ON-TEES HOSTS FIRST
THE BIG ART FESTIVAL

The weekend of 6 and 7 July 2024 is set to see a creative Stockton-on-Tees showcase a free visual arts festival with fifty artists from the Tees Valley taking part.
Stockton BID is bringing The BIG Art Festival to Stockton in a move to introduce creativity into spaces across the town, supporting the regeneration taking place and to contribute to a creative and cultural ecology.
The first ever festival of its kind in the town has an art trail of commissioned mural artworks, live artist demonstrations and workshops to inspire creativity and connection within communities.
Festival Director Harriet Mee comments: “We want to show that art is all around us and to celebrate visual artists in the area. We want to make art accessible as possible for all and for people to experience the wonderful talent of these contemporary artists and to inspire and empower communities. We welcome everyone to come along and celebrate this inaugural visual arts festival and explore the artworks in the venues and public spaces.”
Stockton BID have been the instrumental force behind The BIG Arts Festival. One of the business improvement district’s strategic themes is to be Modern, Vibrant and Connected, and the festival weekend aims to showcase a public realm project which connects visitors, business, organisations and wider communities through a positive experience.

Jason Maxwell, Stockton BID Manager adds: “We wanted to bring The BIG Art Festival to capitalise on the potential of the cultural economy and support the artists in the area. It is well documented that art is a powerful way to promote wellbeing and creativity and build connections and we have already seen many people in the town positively engaging with the artists during the installation period in public spaces.
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“We want the artists to be known and help create opportunities for them and support the important role art and culture can play within communities. Thanks to all the businesses and supporters, and the many artists taking part in The BIG Art Festival, who have come together to realise the ambition of highlighting creativity within our communities.”
Artists from the Tees Valley taking part in The BIG Art Festival include three commissioned mural artworks with Nocciola The Drawer (Hazel Oakes), an illustrator who worked with students from Stockton Riverside College and whose work celebrates capturing the community spirit, joy and passion that unites people. Megan Fearnley’s work reflects a vibrant and dynamic connection to the natural world. Mentored by Lewis Hobson from CYAN CIC and Durham Spray Paints, this is Megan’s first mural. Charly Mupenga’s work is inspired by personal experiences he has had in Africa which have influenced his artistic direction and whose work illustrates the importance of bringing a smile to those in difficulty; crossing cultures and generations.
In addition to the commissioned murals, there is a mural by Festival Director and expressionist portrait artist Harriett Mee, whose work centres around the themes of self-acutualisation and belonging. Mee’s portraits of people reflect their true-selves and how they want to be seen and building emotional connections with the viewer.
Artworks are exhibited in The ARC Arts Centre; workshops take place in The Georgian Theatre and the Creative Village and live demonstrations take place in Green Dragon Yard and ARC. There is also an artist market in the Georgian Theatre. Full details on the festival including a programme can be found at https://thebigartfestival.co.uk/
Artists taking part in the festival include;
Lucy Addison and Jess Langford (Creative Village CIC), Sally Anderson, Rebecca Ashling Hague, Olamide Ayomipo Adesola (Ayo'lamide), Lydia Bailey, Kat Bate, Garth Bayley, Keith Bell, Esley Boase, Dianne Bowell, Georgina Cain, Adele Catchpole, Stuart Clarke, BJ Choudre, Lily Cockfield, Susan Crowe, Malcolm Davies, John Dixon, Megan Fearnley, Graham Frank Wright, Judith Gill (Wild Roses Glass), Andy Gilpin (Artist4Apes), Louise Goult, Grimesz, David Grimshaw, Lewis Hobson (Durham Spray Paints), Janie-Lee Irving (Krorroskos Designs), Penny J, Matthew Kelsey, David Kenney, Roselyn Kolawole, Chris Layfield (Open Door Art), Jessica Leigh, Carol Lonsdale, Andy Martin, Clare Massey, Becky McCartney, Rowan McLaughlin (Wildthings Saltburn), Charly Mupenga, Susan Needham, Hazel Oakes (Nocciola the Drawer), Oluwafemi Omoboriowo, Christopher Parkin, John James Perangie, Jo Pickering, Dale Reeves, Matt Scott, Gill Sheils, Nazia Tahir, Igor Tavares, Alan Taylor, Vicky Tucker, Darren Turner, Rosanna Turton, Matthew Williams and Lesley Wood.

01/07/2024

IN THE FACE OF SERIOUS INJURIES, HANDELSBANKEN
COLLEAGUES RALLY TO SUPPORT CAT NEILL'S CAUSE
Cat Neill, Handelsbanken District Mortgage Adviser, shared her heartfelt story of resilience,
teamwork, and the incredible support she has received from her colleagues, after her plans
to participate in the Great North Run to fundraise for autism and neurodiversity charity Daisy
Chain were ruined.
Cat previously participated in the Great North Run, vowing never to do it again, but when her
best friend's son was diagnosed with autism and struggled to find support so desperately
needed, she reconsidered. Daisy Chain’s unwavering dedication to support and empower
the autistic and neurodivergent community has meant that Cat’s friend and her son’s needs
were finally met. Cat said she “could not ignore the transformative impact of Daisy Chain’s
support” on her friend and her son's life, or how Daisy Chain “was the only one she could
rely on, filling the gaps left by other services.”
By running for Daisy Chain, Cat hoped “to raise money to better support the incredible
charitable work Daisy Chain does”. By committing to the challenge, Cat planned to ensure
that “other families in the region would not face the same hurdles that (her) friend and son
did”. To her horror, Cat suffered major injuries in an accident, which left her unable to
participate in the run. The frustration of losing her independence was immense, but Cat’s
spirit remains unbroken.
Cat’s colleagues have demonstrated remarkable solidarity in supporting her and have picked
up the mantle of fundraising in her stead. The team will be undertaking the Yorkshire Three
Peaks challenge to raise funds for Daisy Chain. This initiative was more than a fundraising
effort; it was a testament to their commitment to Cat and the indispensable cause she
championed.
Cat expressed that her “journey has truly shown me the importance of being surrounded by
supportive individuals, and I am immensely grateful for my colleagues' efforts in ensuring I
can achieve my fundraising goal for Daisy Chain. Their collective action has not only raised
substantial funds that will change the lives of neurodivergent families, but also exemplifies
the power of coming together for a common cause.”
Cat explained that despite her setbacks, she “remains hopeful and firmly believes in the
power of resilience and teamwork. I hope my story inspires others to remain grateful, seek
support, and contribute positively to their communities. As my colleagues gear up for the
Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge, I will continue my recovery, looking forward to the day I
can join them in future endeavours. Even in our toughest moments, the strength of those
around us can lift us up and carry us forward. Together, we can achieve extraordinary
things."
Daisy Chain are absolutely delighted that Handelsbanken are supporting Cat and our charity,
refusing to let the accident prevent the raising of essential funds to deliver our support
services. We wish Cat a speedy recovery and thank everyone at Handelsbanken.
If you would like to support Cat’s cause, follow this link to donate via the JustGiving page
and champion the incredible team at Handelsbanken, and the wider community, on their
challenge on July 6th.

01/07/2024

Wellington Wellness Returns with & #39;Sunshine On My Mind& #39; Exhibition!
WELLINGTON SQUARE Shopping Centre is excited to announce the return of the ‘Wellington
Wellness’ initiative, in partnership with the Pioneering Care Partnership (P*P) and Stockton-on-Tees
Community Wellbeing Champions.
Following the success of the initial exhibition in March, which featured 20 healthcare service
providers, this event has doubled in size.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 7th August
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Wellington Square Shopping Centre
The upcoming exhibition, titled & #39;Sunshine On My Mind,& #39; will focus on wellbeing and mental health,
providing attendees with the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of service providers. Some of
the confirmed participants include:
 Age UK Teesside
 Diabetes UK
 Home Instead
 Healthcare libraries
 Breast Cancer Awareness
Additional new exhibitors will also be joining the exhibition, further expanding the range of support and
resources available to the community.
The event will take place at Wellington Square Shopping Centre between 10am and 2pm.
Chantal Taylor, Marketing Manager at Wellington Square Shopping Centre, emphasised the
importance of the event, stating, "With 1 in 4 people in the UK experiencing a mental health problem
each year, it is crucial for us, as the heart of the community, to ensure that residents know where to
turn for help and advice. By hosting the Wellington Wellness exhibition, we can serve as a hub of
information, allowing the community to learn more about the services available to them in the area."
Helen Grimes, Advisor from Stop Smoking Service, shared their positive experience, saying, "The last
Wellington Wellness exhibition was incredibly well-organised and provided an invaluable opportunity
for us to connect with the community. We are thrilled to participate again and look forward to another
successful event."
For more details of the Wellington Wellness events and a full list of the organisations that will be
present at the event visit www.wellingtonshops.co.uk

28/06/2024

FOSTER WITH NORTH EAST – FIRST CHILD MOVES TO LIVE WITH THEIR NEWLY APPROVED FOSTER CARERS IN STOCKTON-ON-TEES

A Stockton-on-Tees family is the first in the borough to become an approved foster carer through one-stop fostering support hub, Foster with North East, only nine months after the pilot scheme launched.

Foster with North East is a partnership between 12 local authorities which aims to recruit, encourage and support prospective foster families.

Led by Together for Children (the children’s services partner of Sunderland City Council), the regional hub is the first point of contact for those interested in fostering, helping them to make an informed choice and guide them through the application process.

And thanks to the support and guidance offered, Stockton-on-Tees resident Laura is the first carer in the borough to give a child a loving home through applying via Foster with North East.

Laura said: “My nana fostered when I was growing up, so it is something that I have always been around and have wanted to do. I researched online and found that the Council can help with fostering so I gave them a ring to find out more.”

Laura, who has two daughters aged eight and 13, has been approved to foster children aged 0-5 years and has just started caring for an 11-month old baby boy. In total the process has only taken 6 months.

She adds: “If you are thinking about fostering, don’t be scared to open the conversation with Foster with North East, even if it’s just to find out more. When I lost my husband to Covid I paused the idea for a while, but I felt that now is the right time for me to foster. After I was approved, it was a matter of days before I had a detailed phone call with my supervising social worker who sent me a referral for a baby that I had been successfully matched with.”

“Most of the cousins in our family are girls so my daughters are very, very excited to have a boy join the family!”

Majella McCarthy, the Council’s Director of Children’s Services, said: “People from all walks of life and backgrounds can foster, so if you think you can give a child a safe and loving home, please get in touch to find out more. There is a lot of support and guidance available through Foster with North East and the Council’s fostering team will guide you every step of the way.”

For more information about fostering contact the Foster with North East recruitment hub on 0800 917 7771 or visit www.fosterwithnortheast.org.uk.

18/06/2024

Water Safety Roadshows Return to Stockton-on-Tees Primary Schools
Tees Active have relaunched their water safety initiative to coincide with National Drowning
Prevention week which runs from 15th – 22nd June in a bid to reduce the number of accidents and
drowning incidents across the North East and beyond.
Throughout the week the Tees Active aquatics team are visiting a number of schools across the
Stockton-on-Tees Borough to present and deliver fun and engaging water safety lessons which
includes a range of activities and games. This allows children to understand the dangers of open
water and to help equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to act if they find themselves,
or someone they know, in difficulty in water.
The first water safety roadshow took place at Tilery Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees. Take a look
at some of the photos of children engaging with the activities.
An average of 307 UK and Irish Citizens lose their life to accidental drowning EVERY YEAR and many
more have non-fatal experiences, sometimes suffering life-changing injuries. Tees Active work
alongside Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to educate and engage with people to enjoy water
safely, to keep their families and friends safe and to know what to do in an emergency.
As well as the River Tees winding its way through the borough, Stockton-on-Tees also has more than
30 publicly accessible lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and large water-filled ditches. And the core
message behind the campaign is that the safest way to swim is in a pool manned by trained
lifeguards.
Aimee Willmott, Tees Active’s Learn To Swim Ambassador and Olympic swimmer once again backs
Tees Active’s Water Safety Superheroes campaign in primary schools across Stockton-on-Tees to
highlight the danger of drowning in open water. The campaign features a downloadable, fun and
engaging ‘Super Hero’ resource pack that teachers in any school can use to educate children about
water safety.
Aimee, a gold medallist in the 2018 Commonwealth Games 400 metres individual medley, also
represented Great Britain at the Olympics, World Championships, and European Championships.
Aimee said: “Swimming has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I know
the joy and health benefits that being in the water can bring.”
“However, I’m also acutely aware of the dangers of swimming unsupervised in open water, such as
rivers, lakes, ponds, and the sea, so I applaud Tees Active for taking this creative and proactive
approach aimed at saving lives.”
Tees Active Managing Director, Leon Jones, said: “We are pleased to have relaunched our water
safety initiative and to have a number of schools sign up to the roadshow lessons. Tees Active is all
about improving people’s lives, and educating people to make healthier decisions, as well as
providing them with fun, safe places where they can be active in their leisure time. If we can prevent
just one incident from happening through education, then it has been worthwhile.”

18/06/2024

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR ARMED FORCES AT TWO EVENTS THIS MONTH

Residents can commemorate and pay their respects to the Armed Forces communities in the Borough at two events later this month.

Celebrations for Armed Forces Week will get underway on Monday, June 24 when the flag-raising ceremony takes place in front of the Municipal Buildings on Church Road at 10.15am.

The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor John Gardner, will be joined by members of the British Legion for the ceremony, while bugler Nic Tempest Hall will be present to perform the Last Post.

Deputy Lieutenant of County Durham, Mr Neil Schneider, will also be in attendance.

Stockton High Street will be brought to life with a host of activities planned for Armed Forces Day, on Thursday, June 27 between 9.30am to 3pm.

Musical performances will take place across the day by a number of local primary school choirs, World War One and World War Two singer Janie St John, The Globe Community Choir and The Rhapsody Choir.

A Thanksgiving service will take place at 12 noon, with music from the Salvation Army.

Vintage military vehicles and equipment will be on display, alongside table-top displays, recruitment from Armed Forces regiments, organisations, and charities.

With street entertainment provided by the Theatre Illumiere and craft activities for children to take part in, it is set to be a great day of celebration.

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mr Michael Poole, will also be in attendance at the event.

The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor John Gardner, highlighted the importance of paying tribute to the Armed Forces.

He said: “Our Armed Forces keep us safe at home and abroad so we must never forget their selfless commitment, endeavour, and sacrifice.

"The events we have planned feel like a fitting salute to those who have served and also those who continue to do so.

“We hope the residents of the Borough will take the opportunity to join us for Armed Forces Day to honour all the brave men and women currently serving our country.”

11/06/2024

BEE-KEEPING, SMOOTHIE BIKES AND SEED SWAPS – STOCKTON’S NEW ENVIRONMENT FAIR COMES TO TOWN

Pedal for power on the smoothie bike, pick up some wildflower seeds, and get advice and tips on how to live and travel more sustainably – all of this and more will be on offer at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s new Environment Fair next weekend.

The debut fair takes place at the High Street Car Park North on Stockton High Street from 9.30am to 3pm on Saturday, 15 June, where people can speak to a range of Council services and green organisations aiming to be more environmentally friendly, improve biodiversity and promote sustainability.

The special event is part of national Great Big Green Week which celebrates community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

Reuben Kench, the Council’s Director of Community Services, Environment and Culture, said: “The Council is always looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint and do all we can to help fight climate change in Stockton-on-Tees, but we can only do that collectively with people across the Borough. The Environment Fair will host a range of organisations with information and fun activities for people to learn more about reducing their own carbon footprint and living more sustainably – plus there’s also going to be information on walking and cycling routes, as well as electric cars for anyone looking into greener travel options.

“It’s the first event of its kind in Stockton so I’d really encourage people to come down for the day and meet the different stallholders.”

More than 20 organisations, charities and Council services will be in attendance.

Here’s what’s on:

Stallholders:

Bright Minds Big Futures (BMBF)
Catalyst
Cleveland Beekeepers Association - demo hive, candle rolling, bee-themed arts and crafts
Climate Coalitions
Co-Op
Ecologico – shop and refill household items such as dried foods and cleaning products.
The Council’s Environmental Health Team
The Council’s Environment Team – get information on home energy efficiency and funding for new boilers and other home energy improvements.
Festival of Thrift Fix It Café on Silver Street – bring something to fix and the café’s experienced fixers will help you ‘find your fix’. From kitchen appliances, analogue electronics, hi-fi’s, garden tools, cameras and more!
Groundwork NEC – arts and crafts, seed potting
Inspiron Learning – learn about hydrogen cars
J&B Recycling
KIA electric vehicles
Kit Out the Borough children’s sports clothes donations.
Litter picking groups – get information about the groups’ work and find out how to join.
Parks & Green Spaces - wildflower seed giveaway, walking routes and information on the Borough’s green spaces.
Stockton District Advice and Information Service (SDAIS)
Sow Northern – seed swap, games and planting activities.
Stronger Shores – get information on this North-East led project working to make British coastlines and communities stronger in the face of flooding, coastal erosion and climate change.
Sustrans – smoothie bike, Dr. Bike bicycle safety check, route-planning, and route maps. Find out about activities and events to get into active travel.
Tees Valley Fairtrade – purchase a range of Fairtrade crafted items.
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust – get information about the charity and membership details.
Fairer Stockton-on-Tees - school uniform collection, community food and Here to Help cost of living advice and support.

Uniform drop-off

Make a difference to parents and carers by dropping off new or unwanted, washed school uniforms at the Environment Fair.

All donations will help the A Fairer Stockton-on-Tees team to stock a pop-up, free pre-loved school uniform shop at the Going for Gold Summer Family Fun Day on Stockton High Street on Saturday 20 July.

The uniforms will help families meet the costs of kitting their children out for the next academic year.

Are you a business owner? Join Stockton Business Climate Coalition

Show your commitment to helping the Borough achieve net zero by 2050 by joining Stockton’s business climate coalition.

Stockton’s Remember Me Tea Rooms and Thai restaurant Tuk Tuk In are just a couple of the retailers which are joining the fight against climate change.

Tuk Tuk In’s owner, Sopee Harris said: “At Tuk Tuk, we are trying to make our restaurant better for the town and planet. Thanks to the help from Stockton BID and support from the Council, we have started to use real plants, stopped using single-use cutlery, and are changing how we recycle. These are small steps, but we feel are important for our community. We encourage other businesses in Stockton to join us in this effort to create a greener town centre. Hopefully all businesses can work together for a sustainable future."

Businesses can sign up on the day and will receive a window sticker to display.

For more information about the Environment Fair visit https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/visit/whats-on/events/stockton-environment-fair/

Do your bit by recycling at home!

Remember you can also do your bit for the environment by recycling at home. From batteries to aluminium foil and even telephone directories, residents living across the Borough can recycle many household items. For more information on what you can recycle and to find out your waste and recycling days, visit www.stockton.gov.uk/what-can-I-recycle

03/06/2024

The notice of election for the Stockton North and Stockton West constituencies for the UK general election has been published today (June 3).

The general election will be held on Thursday, July 4.

Following a boundary review, the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees is now split into the Stockton North, Stockton West and Middlesbrough and Thornaby East constituencies.

Middlesbrough Council is responsible for the running of the Middlesbrough and Thornaby East constituency election. For residents in this constituency, there is more information available on the dedicated elections web page.

Make sure you’re registered to vote

To have your say and vote in the general election, you need to be registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday, June 18.

It's quick and easy to register online by visiting the dedicated GOV.UK register to vote web page.

If you're unable to register online, please call the Voter Registration Helpline on 01642 526196.

Don’t forget you need Voter ID to vote in person

The law requires that voters now need to show photographic ID to vote at a polling station.

Accepted forms of ID include a passport, drivers' licence, and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person's bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card.

Voters will be able to use expired photo ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.

Anyone who does not have one of the accepted forms of ID can apply for a free photographic ID online or by completing a paper form by 5pm on Wednesday, June 26.

If you need further information, visit the Voter ID web page, call the Voter Registration Helpline on 01642 526196, or email [email protected].

Voting by post

There are already around 47,000 residents signed up for a postal vote. If you would like to apply for a postal vote at these elections, you need to apply before 5pm on Wednesday, June 19.

To apply to vote by post, visit the GOV.UK apply for a postal vote web page.

If you have applied to vote by post, you will receive a ballot paper in the post with a form asking for your signature and your date of birth.

You will need to post the forms back in the envelopes provided as soon as possible. If you miss the post, you can take the envelope to a polling station within the parliamentary constituency or to the electoral services office, where you will be required to complete a form.

Voting by proxy

If you can't visit the polling station on election day, you can nominate someone to vote on your behalf.

You will need to give a reason for the decision to have a proxy vote and you need to apply before 5pm on Wednesday, June 26.

To apply, visit the GOV.UK apply to vote by proxy web page.

You can also apply for a proxy vote by calling 01642 526196 or emailing [email protected].

Anyone acting as a proxy voter will be required to show a valid ID at the polling station and must not be acting as a proxy for more than two domestic electors.

Where can I find out more?

To find out more on the upcoming elections, visit the dedicated elections web page.

03/06/2024

Newport Bridge will be temporarily closing this summer to allow major maintenance works to be carried out.

Work on the bridge is set to begin on Monday, July 8 and is expected to last around seven weeks.

The maintenance carried out by Balfour Beatty will include bridge joint and bearing replacement, new drainage channels, waterproofing and carriageway resurfacing.

Throughout the works, the A1032 from Newport roundabout to Portrack interchange will be closed to traffic. Pedestrian access will continue across the bridge.

Signed traffic diversions will be in place, with access maintained for businesses only.

From the Portrack interchange, traffic should follow the signed diversion onto A19 southbound, exit to A66 eastbound for Middlesbrough, then exit A66 eastbound to Newport roundabout.

Traffic from Newport roundabout will be signed via a reverse route.

The project, which in total will be costing around £1.5million, is a joint venture between Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Middlesbrough Council.

Reuben Kench, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s Director of Community Services, Environment and Culture, said: “Newport Bridge is an iconic structure and is now 90 years old, so it’s little surprise that these maintenance works are required.

“We’re sorry for any inconvenience the closure will cause for residents in our Borough and in Middlesbrough. Please stay tuned to our social media channels for any further updates on the works.”

You can also find out more on the project by emailing [email protected].

03/06/2024

Events to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings will take place in Stockton-on-Tees on Thursday, 6 June.

A series of beacons will be lit across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories on Thursday to recognise the sacrifices made by thousands of people and celebrate the years of peace resulting from their tremendous efforts.

And as part of the commemorations, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council will be holding a Civic Beacon ceremony in Parish Gardens, Stockton, hosted by the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor John Gardner.

The Mayor said: “Nearly six years of war across Europe came to an end 80 years ago. Those events had a huge impact on our lives today so it’s important that we continue to reflect on D-Day and commemorate this significant anniversary. We have a range of activities and events taking place next Wednesday 5 June and Thursday 6 June and hope you can join us for the poignant beacon lighting ceremony on Thursday evening.”

As well as the beacon lighting ceremony, the Borough’s libraries will have an array of fascinating wartime artefacts, information and magazines on display, plus a World War 2 themed quiz.

Here’s what’s on:

D-Day 80: World War 2 quiz
Wednesday, 5 June, Stockton Central Library
11am – 12noon

Thursday, 6 June, Norton Library
2pm – 3pm
Test your knowledge on the Normandy Landings and join us to commemorate the largest sea borne invasion in history. The quiz events are free, but booking is essential.

For more information, please contact Stockton Central Library on 01642 526517, Norton Library on 01642-528019, or book online at www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event.

D-Day 80: World War Two wartime recipe swap
Wednesday, 5 June, Ingleby Barwick Library
1:30 PM to 2:30pm

Friday, 7 June, Billingham Library

11am – 1pm
Wartime recipe swap with wartime biscuit tasting. Bring along any recipes you wish to share (they don’t have to be wartime). Swap recipes with others and take away a recipe to try at home. Entry is free and no booking required. For more information contact Ingleby Barwick Library on 01642 528528 or Billingham Library on 01642 528084.

D-Day 80: World War Two memorabilia trail

Thursday, 6 June, Yarm Library

10.30am – 12pm

Join us in Yarm Library garden for a trip down memory lane to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D- Day landings. There will be a host of items look at from the library’s reminiscence collection which will generate discussion and a chance for remembrance to mark this historic event. This is a free, drop in event.

D-Day 80: Library exhibition
Thursday, 6 June
12noon – 4pm, Thornaby Central Library

Drop into this free exhibition and learn more about D-Day through photographs, newspaper articles and a film projection. Visitors are welcome to bring along their own photographs and memorabilia to share too.

BEACON LIGHTING CEREMONY
Thursday, 6 June
7.40pm – 8.40pm, Stockton Central Library

Head to Stockton Central Library ahead of the lighting ceremony where Preston Park Museum and Grounds will display local war history information, alongside World War II objects from their collection. Also on display will be ‘The War Illustrated’ magazines, a collection recently acquired by Stockton Reference Library.

8.45pm – 9.25pm, Parish Gardens, Stockton (the beacon will be lit at 9.15pm)
The commemorative D-Day service will start at 8.45pm in Parish Gardens where the Mayor and Deputy Lord Lieutenants of County Durham and North Yorkshire will pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served.

Following a performance from female choir, Rhapsody, the event concludes with the lighting of a Beacon in Parish Gardens at 9.15pm to symbolise peace and light after the darkness of the war.

Parking will be available at Bishop Street carpark and High Street North carpark.

There are other commemorative events taking place across the Borough too:

BILLINGHAM

D-Day Beacon Ceremony
Thursday, 6 June
8pm – 9.30pm, John Whitehead Park
Billingham Town Council’s event begins at 8pm with music from Billingham Silver Band next to Café in the Park. At 9pm the Royal British Legion (Billingham Branch) will parade from the entrance of Finchale Avenue to the centre of the park and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Durham will light the beacon in the main field at 9:15pm.

THORNABY

D-Day Beacon Ceremony
Thursday, 6 June
11am – 9pm
Thornaby Town Council is holding a morning service at Thornaby Cenotaph from 11am. The lighting of the beacon will take place at 9.15pm outside Thornaby Town Hall.

LONG NEWTON

D-Day Beacon Ceremony
Thursday, 6 June
7.15pm – 10.45pm, Manor Gate Green
Long Newton Town Council is hosting a beacon lighting ceremony at Manor Gate Green.

STOCKTON

Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance
Saturday, 15 June
6.30pm, Stockton Globe

Join The Royal British Legion community for an evening of celebration and reflection at the Globe. All proceeds raised will go to The Poppy Appeal to support veterans and the veteran community. Tickets from £8 from the Globe. Visit www.stocktonglobe.co.uk/shows/royal-british-legion-festival-of-remembrance for full details and tickets.

For more information about the Council’s D-Day commemoration event visit https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/visit/whats-on/events/d-day-commemorations-2/.

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