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MARCH 2019
www.stockton.gov.uk/stocktononteesnews
The community magazine of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Big plans, bright future
30 FREE
CONTENTS
Hours per week Childcare The sky’s the limit
09 Been to Preston Park?
27 Investing in your roads
34
Working parents of
children aged 3 and
4 years old could be
entitled to up to 30
CONTENTS
News Round Up
4 Children and
Young People 6 Adults
Services 9
hours free childcare
a week, if they meet Health and
12 Children
Communityand
24
15 Strong
17
Wellbeing Young
Safety People Communities
eligibility criteria.
Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/30hours
or call the Families Information
Arts, Culture
and Leisure 22 Economic Regeneration
and Transport 30 Environment
and Housing 38
Service on Tel: 01642 527225 for
more information about eligibility.
Your Council
41 What’s On
45
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WELCOME TO THIS MARCH
EDITION OF STOCKTON-ON- Local Town centre lighting is set
TEES NEWS.
We’re making great progress on a series of major
investments across the Borough and you can read all
about it in this edition. Ingleby Barwick Leisure Centre
Elections St George’s Day, International
Women’s Day and World Cancer
Day are just some of the occasions
and the Borough’s new crematorium are coming on really On Thursday 2 May there will
nicely and you can now sign-up for ticket updates for the that Stockton’s colourful town
Globe, where work is also cracking on at a pace. Turn to be Local Council and Town and centre lighting will mark this year.
pages 29, 30 and 35 to read more.
We’ve got plenty of positive developments on the business
Parish Council Elections across The Council’s Cabinet has agreed a programme to light
Stockton Town Hall, riverside and Newport Bridge.
front too. On page 32 you can read about four new arrivals Stockton-on-Tees. The permanent lighting features, which change colour and
in Stockton town centre, including some independent
You must be registered to vote to have your say in these pattern, play an important role in the town’s programme
shops and an intriguing change of use for one building,
elections. But don’t worry it’s quick and easy to do. of popular riverside events and are also lit up to mark
while our regular Made in Stockton-on-Tees feature on
nationally recognised commemoration days, including
page 33 shines a light on one Borough business that’s Turn to page 41 to find out how you can make your voice heard.
those of a particular relevance and significance.
winning contracts across the world from San Francisco
to Brisbane. The programme was agreed in January and will be
reviewed every year.
We also take a look at some of the great community
projects supporting residents who are facing loneliness To see the full lighting programme visit
www.stockton.gov.uk/featurelighting
and isolation, including a truly heart-warming scheme
bringing young and old together. Turn to pages 10
and 11 to read more.
And on pages 15 and 16 you can read all about the OBITUARY New Stockton Lidl moves a step closer
work we’re doing to protect residents and consumers.
Schemes such as Setting the Bar and the annual Road In December Director of Billingham
Safety Quiz are very different but both contribute greatly
to our work to keep people safe, while there’s also a piece International Folklore Festival (BIFF), Plans to bring a new Lidl Work will soon start to build the 1,300 square metre purpose
built shop on land at the southern end of Stockton High
on the tireless work of our Trading Standards service. Joe Maloney, sadly died. store to the heart of Stockton Street. Up to 40 new jobs will be created.
It will see current buildings demolished and replaced with
Once again, we’ve got a packed programme of events this
spring and summer. We’re really proud of our events and
Joe, who was born in Middlesbrough in 1930, became
involved with BIFF through Billingham Round Table and later town centre were approved by the modern supermarket and customer car park. The
investment by Lidl is a huge vote of confidence for Stockton
are particularly excited to host the Great North CityGames
for the first time this year. You’ll find more about this
Rotary Club, running the festival club, which gave the people
of Billingham the opportunity to mix with the international councillors in early February. and will drive footfall into the town centre, encouraging
shoppers to visit the town’s facilities, independent shops
event and more from page 23 as well as the What’s On guests. He later became Vice-Chairman of the festival and and markets.
section on pages 45 to 47. in 1998 was invited to work as the Festival Director, a role he
cherished and took immense pleasure in doing.
It’s that time of year when the Council sets its budget.
On page 44 you can read more on our Medium Term In 2001 Joe became Secretary General of CIOFF –
Financial Plan which sets out how we are getting on with the International Council of
delivering vital services while continuing to make savings. Organizations of Folklore
Festivals and Folk Arts. He
Finally, one of our young residents recently received an was the UK representative
extra special birthday surprise thanks to the Council’s on this worldwide
Care for Your Area team. It’s a really heart-warming story organisation. Joe spent his
which you can read on page 39. lifetime promoting mutual
understanding, friendship and
peace all over the world.
In 2014 Joe was very
proud to receive
a Civic Award
from The Mayor
of Stockton-
on-Tees in
recognition
for all his
Neil Schneider hard work and
dedication to
Chief Executive, the festival.
Stockton-on-Tees
Borough Council
PAGE 4 NEWS ROUND UP NEWS ROUND UP PAGE 5
Excellent
The school is a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) which supports
pupils who don’t attend mainstream schools for reasons
accolade for
ranging from permanent exclusions to physical and mental
illness.
Billingham school
It’s one of only 173 schools nationwide to have earned the
‘Centre of Excellence’ status, of which only five are PRUs.
Headteacher, Emily Carr, said: “We are so proud of this
Greetings! I am Netanya, a 14-year-old, Crooksbarn Primary School A specialist school in important achievement. Inclusion is something we strongly
believe in and work hard to promote. We believe that every
Year 10 Ian Ramsey CE Academy pupil.
I have always lived in the wonderful Borough of
Billingham has been child deserves the best education possible and we educate
the ‘whole’ child – developing them emotionally, socially and
Stockton-on-Tees. nationally recognised as a academically.”
For more information visit
In order to reach out to my local community and make
myself heard I joined Bright Minds Big Futures (BMBF) ‘Centre of Excellence’. www.bishoptoncentre.org.uk
as a correspondent to promote events and activities by Assessors from Inclusion Quality Mark commended Find out more about the
writing blogs and posting on social media. Bishopton Centre on Marsh House Avenue for its listening and Inclusion Quality Mark at
Recently, I have been given the opportunity to join communication, relentless leaders and polite pupils. www.iqmaward.com
the BMBF – Big Committee, which provides a voice They reported that ‘pupils appreciate the patience and respect
for young people in the Borough on issues such as Northfield School and Sports College they are shown and know that here, their voice matters.
education, leisure facilities, health and wellbeing. The
information collected will be used by the Council to help ‘In return, they work hard and have embraced the challenges
INVESTING IN
them make decisions about services. to strive for more, being ambitious and taking pride in their
Headteacher Emily Carr (centre) accepts
achievements.’
the Inclusion Quality Mark award
Through BMBF, I have learnt new project,
communication and teams skills. I would like to thank
Jane Webb for helping me. OUR YOUNG
I am also a member of the Stockton Police Cadets and
am raising funds for RSPB, as I think it is important to
help protect wildlife – even if it is in a very small way.
PEOPLE Could you support a young care leaver?
This year, I am completing my Duke of Edinburgh-Silver A £37million programme of Supported Lodgings is an accommodation scheme
award. I am volunteering at my school library, doing my investment to improve schools for vulnerable young people aged 16 years and
Diploma in piano and am also doing dancing as part of over. Supported lodgings carers accommodate
this. across the Borough is well young people leaving care, providing a safe,
I enjoy going to Stockton Taekwondo Club at Elm Tree underway. stable, supportive environment to help them gain
Community Centre where I am a black belt. I am also a
violinist and play with top youth orchestra, Tees Valley
The project will see a series of improvements, expansions confidence and life skills.
and rebuilds to schools across the Borough.
Youth Orchestra. Lindsay and Alister Taylor from Eaglescliffe have supported
Work is now complete at a number of sites, including a 16 young people to live independently, helping them develop
I am taking four GCSE subjects this year including Latin
£5.1million expansion at Northfield School and Sports cooking, cleaning and laundry skills as well as arranging travel
and Astronomy.
College in Billingham. A brand new bespoke unit has been and managing their finances.
I am very optimistic about growing up in Stockton-on- built at the school to increase the overall number of places
Lindsay said: “I won’t pretend it isn’t a challenge sometimes
Tees and for my future in the wider world. The wonderful available and support primary pupils’ transition to secondary
but it’s wonderful when a young person we’ve supported gains
opportunities given to me, successes, failures, joys, school.
the skills they need to try new things, and their confidence and
sorrows, friendships, all light up my future path and
The nursery at Crooksbarn Primary School in Norton has self-belief builds, not only to set and attain goals but make
make me a unique individual and one of
also recently benefitted from works to help provide places plans and dreams for the future.
a kind.
for people wishing to take up the 30 hours free childcare
“When a young person blossoms you get so much back and to
offer.
watch someone walk with their head held high and a smile on
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision their face is the best feeling in the world. I would recommend
across the area is also being developed further with works anyone interested finds out more as I can honestly say it’s the
at Preston Primary in Eaglescliffe, Billingham South best decision I’ve ever made.”
Community Primary and Pentland Primary complete.
Supported lodgings carers get help and support every step of
A wide range of other projects are in the planning and the way and receive a generous weekly allowance, while young
design stages before work on the ground will begin - care leavers receive their own money too. If you have a spare
including major works at Our Lady & St Bede Catholic room and can provide practical and emotional support to a
Academy, Egglescliffe School and a new sports hall with young person visit www.stockton.gov.uk/supportedlodgings
community spaces at Conyers School. email supportedlodgingsteam@stockton.gov.uk
or call 01642 527858.
Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/bmbf for information on how Martin Gray, the Council’s Director of Children’s Services,
you or a young person you know can join the campaign, said: “A great deal of hard work is going on to make these
how you can help us understand what young people need improvements across our schools and nurseries which
and want in the Borough, and how to access a whole host of will have a fantastic benefit for future generations of our
opportunities and events. young people.” Supported lodgings carer Lindsay
PAGE 6 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE PAGE 7
MAKING A DIFFERENCE DOMINIC’S STORY
Full time employment is what most young people hope
for when they leave education.
But for some the road to finding that perfect job can be Age:
challenging.
19 years old
In Stockton-on-Tees the Council is working in partnership
with Health Education England and local employers to help Occupation:
people aged 16 to 25 with an Education Health and Care Plan Porter, North
find extended work placements. The young people work four Tees Hospital
days a week with one day out in education to pursue English,
maths and personal, social development qualifications.
Project Choice is proving so successful that many of the
young people who have taken up the 38-week supported
internship scheme have gone on to find full time
employment.
Martin Gray, the Council’s Director of Children’s Services,
said: “Project Choice has really made a huge difference
de my confidence rise
FROM THE SKIES TO SCHOOLYARD
to these young people because it is a stepping stone into
“Working as a porter has ma
employment. It gives young people chance to do three ut the job especially
placements throughout the year to see what job they like massively. I like everything abo
huge team helping
best and what is best suited to them. It helps to motivate the fact that I am a part of a
them while supporting their needs.” people.
From opticians and pub managers to business executives, “I’ve been working with computers for as long as I can
some amazing people
Find out more information at Stockton’s Local Offer website “Through this job I have met Stockton’s School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) has remember and a career in teaching computing gives me the
throughout the journey
www.stocktoninformationdirectory.org who have been there for me always welcomed a diverse range of people looking to retrain chance to impart my passion onto new generations.
them friends. I think
– and I am now proud to call as teachers.
and it has helped me “Often people overlook their own talents and just think of them
Project Choice is a great idea
, without it I wouldn't But as far as career changes go one of the newest recruits is as a skill they have rather than something they can give to
enormously in getting this job certainly very unusual. others – that’s what teaching is.
KATHERINE’S STORY be where I am now.”
Former skydiving instructor Blair Stent, 38, took on a new “For anyone thinking of becoming a teacher, I’d really
RYAN’S STOR challenge after realising he couldn’t keep up the physical recommend Stockton SCITT.”
Y demands of his old job forever.
Applications to start training from September 2019
Age: “I’ve jumped at various locations across the UK and Europe – are open now.
19 years old notching up 4,596 jumps so far!
For more information visit www.stocktonscitt.uk
Occupation: Age:
WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW?
Assistant 22 years old
Technical Occupation:
Officer, Quality
Control Customer
Service
Do you want to boost your skills but aren’t Courses available range from digital skills to crafts, cookery,
Laboratory maths and apprenticeships – as well as over 100 free courses.
Assistant, sure what to do? Recently retired or just
To find out more, enrol on a course, or to set up a
Sainsbury’s starting on your career path?
free information session with a qualified adviser,
The Council’s Learning and Skills service runs hundreds visit www.stockton.gov.uk/learningandskills,
of courses which can help people to learn new skills, start call 01642 527904 or email learning.skills@stockton.gov.uk
volunteering, take up a hobby, and even start a new job.
Originally from Ethiopia in Africa, Stockton resident Mulu
Water recently completed an English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL) course to improve her verbal and
written skills.
en
stepping stone. It has giv
“Project choice is a great S tha t I rea lly “Project Choic Along with support from the Learning and Skills team, the
job within the NH
me the chance to get a of a wo rking into the workp
e gave me the
confidence to course boosted her confidence and enabled Mulu to secure
the experience go
enjoy, and it is giving me lace. Working permanent employment as a domiciliary carer.
with colleagues and giving me has changed at Sainsbury’s
environment, mixing e
my life, I now
do things I en
dence for the future. I lov and love goin joy She said: “I was a volunteer at Allison House care home
the freedom and indepen g to work with
new people. when a friend suggested I book a course to develop my
coming to work!” “My colleague
s have made English skills. English is my second language but I have been
– everyone is me feel welco
friendly and he me able to get better at it and improve my writing too. The course
dream job!” lpful. It is my
has really helped me and I was so happy when I was offered a
job as a carer.”
Mulu caring for Hartburn resident Margaret
PAGE 8 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ADULTS SERVICES PAGE 9
Benefits
of a canine
friendship
Could you give a few hours of your
time a week or fortnight to make a real
difference to someone’s life?
Wag & Company visit older dog lovers in
their own homes, in hospital, hospices
or in care homes. The volunteers and
their dogs spend time with people
who can no longer care for a dog to
have contact with a dog and friendship
with its owner. Visits can bring so
much happiness to the older person
and volunteer alike and really make a
positive impact to the person’s health
and wellbeing.
John has had his life transformed
BRIDGING THE
thanks to regular visits from Sean and
Labrador, Alfie (pictured). After he lost
AP
his wife, Nora, and 20-year old Border
GENERATIOideNntsG
Terrier, Mick, John felt that his life
was ‘empty’ but after Sean and Alfie
came into his life he gets the best of
are
both worlds. Stockton-on-Tees’ older res
me special
“I have a wonderful relationship with enjoying spending time with so
these lovely friends and my life has
completely changed,” said John. “It’s
young visitors.
rgenerational visits have a
fantastic, like winning the Pools!” Research has shown that inte
communicate together
positive impact as young and old
Wag & Company are looking for , play, singing and dancing.
enjoying activities like cooking
volunteers across Stockton-on-Tees. So
the benefits are proving to be
if you would like to find out more visit Real friendships are formed and
ation, creating a new sense of
www.wagandcompany.co.uk very real – reducing social isol
l wellbeing.
purpose and improving menta
Look out for more news about
leby Care Home,
tackling loneliness and volunteering Pictured are Busy Bees at Ing
ngton House Care Home
opportunities in future editions of Forest Friends Childcare at Alli
at Wellburn Care Home.
Stockton-on-Tees News. and a local childminder group
Recognising problem gambling
Frontline staff across A Scrutiny Review undertaken by the
Council’s Adult Social Care and Health
Stockton-on-Tees are now Select Committee found that a greater
better placed to spot the preventative approach is needed to
signs of problem gamblers tackle the issue. Citizens Advice’s
Gambling Support Service visited
after receiving training from Stockton to provide the training for staff
experts in the field. who deal with customers to help and
support people who are struggling with
Problem gambling affects individuals,
gambling-related issues.
their families and the wider community
with those suffering facing problems If you are looking for gambling help,
such as financial issues, debt, advice or support visit
relationship difficulties as well as www.begambleaware.org
physical and mental health problems. or freephone 0808 8020 133. Katie Fry from Citizens Advice training local staff
PAGE 10 ADULTS SERVICES ADULTS SERVICES PAGE 11
Knowing how to
help save lives
In towns and villages across
the Borough defibrillators Stockton
High Street, near The Shambles
have been installed to help
Stockton Police Station
save lives. But would you know how to use one
Stockton Central Library
in an emergency? T
ees Barrage International
White Water Centre
Why not take a look at these questions and
answers to see how saving a life can be Billingham
easier than you think. Queensway, outside Fulton Foods
Town Square, outside TSB branch
What is a defibrillator?
Cowpen Bewley, Three Horseshoes
When a person goes into cardiac arrest, their heart stops
beating normally as the electrical activity in their heart becomes
Norton
uncoordinated. A defibrillator sends out an electrical shock, to stop
the electricity with the aim to get it to restart in a normal rhythm. Red House School, The Green
What should I do if I see someone who is unconscious and not Norton Sports Complex, Station Road
breathing normally? Millbeck Care Home, High Street
Improving the Borough’s health
You must first call 999 to arrange for help. As well as guiding you
through CPR, the call operator will be able to advise you if there is Thornaby
a defibrillator nearby. If there is, they will ask you to stay with the
patient and continue CPR but ask someone around you to find the T
hornaby Library and Customer Service
defibrillator. Centre, Pavillion Shopping Centre
The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy All people in Stockton live well and live longer Can anyone use one and where are they? Woodside Grange Care Home, Teddar Avenue
is Stockton-on-Tees’ plan to improve Enabling people to live independently and live well for longer will Yes. Defibrillators give the person using them clear audio Teesside Golf Club, Acklam Road
improve overall health. instructions. You cannot hurt someone with a defibrillator because it
the health and wellbeing of children and won’t work unless a person is in cardiac arrest. See panel opposite Yarm and Eaglescliffe
Making healthy behaviours the easier option while supporting
adults in our Borough and to reduce health residents to improve their diet, increase physical activity and for a list of locations. Egglescliffe Community Centre
inequalities. reduce alcohol and smoking will reduce health inequalities. I’ve seen some defibrillators are locked inside a cabinet. Yarm Town Hall
Early diagnosis of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes How would I know how to get access to it in an emergency?
The Strategy is produced by Health and Wellbeing Board Falcon Inn, Hilton
members made up of representatives from the Council, local and heart disease provide an opportunity for early help and The 999 call handler will give you the code to unlock it.
NHS trusts, Clinical Commissioning Group, as well as other support to self-care and prevent the development of serious The Crown Hotel, Kirklevington
chronic conditions. Can it really make a difference to a person in cardiac arrest?
public sector and voluntary, community and social enterprise All Saints Church, Preston-on-Tees
partners. All people in Stockton live in healthy places with Definitely! Studies have shown that a shock given within three to five
sustainable communities minutes can produce survival rates between 50 and 70 per cent. The
The Borough’s health and wellbeing challenges mean that there
immediate delivery of CPR combined with early use of a defibrillator Ingleby Barwick
are higher levels of deprivation and lower life expectancy than Health is influenced by the environment in which people grow gives a person in cardiac arrest the best chance of surviving. Ingleby Barwick Community Hall
the England average. up, live, work and spend their leisure time and how safe people
feel in their communities. How can I find out about getting a defibrillator installed in my
In February Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councillors approved the Villages and rural areas
local area?
new strategy for 2019 – 23. The strategy has three key themes: Housing, access to green space and services, density of
The North East Ambulance Service supports groups, businesses and Long Newton, The Wilson Centre
All children and families get the best start in life takeaways, transport links, air quality, noise and levels of
antisocial behaviour and crime are linked to both physical and individuals to buy publically accessible defibrillators for their area, as Thorpe Thewles, Parish Hall
Having a focus on children, young people and families provides mental health and contribute to inequalities in health. well as providing awareness training to show them how to use them.
a great opportunity to improve health and wellbeing across the Stillington, outside Darchem building
It is important to register any new defibrillators with North East
Borough. Whitton, Village Green
Ambulance Service to make sure they have the most up to date
A good start in life provides important foundations for health For more information visit information. To register a defibrillator or find out about purchasing Wolviston, Post Office
and wellbeing throughout people’s lives. Increased support for www.stockton.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing one, please contact firstresponder@neas.nhs.uk
families during the antenatal and early stages of life can help or visit www.neas.nhs.uk
them lay the foundations for a best start.
PAGE 12 HEALTH AND WELLBEING HEALTH AND WELLBEING PAGE 13
Walking to fitness Bruiser the specialist sniffer dog
If you are looking to improve your health and
wellbeing while enjoying the beautiful local
countryside then a Stockton-on-Tees walking
group could be just the thing for you.
SNIFFING OUT
The group enjoys a riverside
walk starting at Preston Park
ROGUE TRADERS
The Council’s Trading Standards Service Jimmy Jones, Trading Standards Manager, said: “Our aim is
Each Monday the health walk group meets up from 10am to across Stockton-on-Tees come together to get out and about to promote a fair and safe trading environment in the Borough
12noon, striding out across the Borough and further afield and enjoy the fresh air. Beginners are welcome,” he said. works hard to protect residents from for the benefit of both consumers and reputable businesses.
We are committed to ensuring traders act responsibly and to
across the Tees Valley, Cleveland Hills and County Durham on
“It’s a good way to meet people too as we come from all walks unfair trading practices. make sure residents, particularly those that are vulnerable,
a four mile walk.
of life and we usually finish the walk with lunch which provides The dedicated team deals with a wide range of consumer are protected.
Kirklevington resident, Roger Murdock, leads the group. the perfect opportunity to chat.” protection issues in relation to goods and services, from the
“When traders deliberately neglect their duties, we will not
“We welcome everyone who wants to get active and improve For more information about the walking group contact purchase of smaller everyday products to more significant
hesitate to take firm action. Sniffer dogs are just one of a range
their health. Each week between 15 and 35 members from Roger on 01642 785382. services such as building work.
of tools we use to crack down on those who flout the law.
The team offers advice and information to consumers on their
“However, it is important to recognise the vast majority
legal rights, and works with local businesses to ensure that
WHAT’S
of businesses trade fairly. A large part of our role involves
they are aware of their legal responsibilities.
helping traders understand their legal obligations.”
They also protect the public from counterfeit products such
For more information or advice visit
THE HARM?
as illegal alcohol and tobacco - and Bruiser the sniffer dog
www.stockton.gov.uk/tradingstandards telephone
(pictured) is one of the key weapons in their armoury.
01642 526560 or email trading.standards@stockton.gov.uk
Parents are being warned about
the risks of alcohol as figures suggest
creating a safer relationship with
alcohol and introducing drinking at a
More pubs recognised
younger age could actually be harmful. Setting the Bar rewards licensed premises which
The ‘What’s the Harm’ campaign raises strive for high standards, and aims to guarantee
awareness of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) residents a safe and enjoyable night out.
guidance that an alcohol-free childhood up
to 18 is the healthiest and best option, and In the last edition we revealed the first pubs to secure gold,
that if children do drink this should not be silver and bronze ratings. Here’s the lowdown on the
before age 15. latest ratings:
Silver:
Many parents know drinking increases Gold:
• The Castle & Anchor, Stockton
accidents, injuries, smoking and drug • The North Eastern, Stockton
taking. But many are less aware of the • The Royal Oak, Stockton Bronze:
damage alcohol can do to children’s • The Edge, Stockton • The Oddfellows, Thornaby
developing brains, liver, bones and • The Riverside Lounge, Stockton • Brennan’s Bar, Stockton
hormones, affecting their mood, their • Head Of Steam, Norton
mental health and risking them falling Visit www.whatstheharm.co.uk to find out more. • Myton House Farm, Ingleby Barwick (pictured) To find out more, visit
behind at school. • The Roundel, Thornaby www.stockton.gov.uk/settingthebar
PAGE 14 HEALTH AND WELLBEING COMMUNITY SAFETY PAGE 15
Friends of Ropner Park volunteers Tina
A member of staff busy in the café Whiteside, Brian Scranton and Barbara Charles
PRIMARY PUPILS CROWNED WINNERS
Run by volunteers for all to enjoy
Each year Ropner Park is host to a programme of Chair of Friends of Ropner Park, Brian Scrafton, said: “We have
a very strong volunteer group who work really hard to improve
popular events from the Spring and Food Fair and the use and enjoyment of the park. All the money we raise
Eid Fusion Festival to Bark in the Park, all which through events and the café goes back into the park to help it
bring the community together. continue to be a wonderful place for people to visit.”
All these wonderful events are organised by Friends of Ropner Make a note in your diary for the Friends of Ropner Park’s
Park, a charity run by dedicated volunteers. upcoming events:
They also run the not-for-profit café which opens every day, • Sunday 14 April
10.30am to 2pm through the week and from 10am to 4pm at 12noon to 2.30pm – Palm Sunday Stalls
weekends. They serve delicious home cooked meals made • Sunday 5 May
on the premises. 11am to 3pm – Spring and Food Fair
From Sunday lunches to afternoon teas or just a humble • Sunday 16 June
cuppa, the café provides a perfect place to catch up with 12noon to 5pm – EID Fusion Festival,
The top three scoring schools friends and family after a walk around the park’s stunning organised with the Community Welfare Trust
grounds. Bookings are required at the café and can be made
by telephoning 01642 633767. For more information visit www.forp.org.uk
More than 1,200 Year 6 pupils from 35 primary Kirklevington Primary School took the trophy and were
crowned this year’s road safety champions.
schools across Stockton-on-Tees battled it out
The quiz is organised by the Council’s Road Safety Team to
in the 22nd annual Road Safety Quiz.
teach pupils road safety advice that could potentially save a life.
The top three scoring schools (pictured) were Kirklevington
Primary School, Harrow Gate Primary Academy in Stockton Tees Active donated the Winners Shield, goody bags and prizes
and St Francis of Assisi CE Primary School in Ingleby Barwick. for all pupils who took part.
Raising licensing standards regulatory function, set by national legislation, carrying out a
range of duties aimed at protecting the public.
Licensing plays an important role in supporting Did you know the Council processes up to 2,000 licences,
businesses, enabling high standards and keeping permits and registrations per year for a wide range of
the public safe. businesses and individuals such as taxis, bars, tattooists,
home boarding and dog day care.
The Council’s licensing team aims to provide support
to businesses and individuals to help them obtain the If you are a business which may need a licence, or a member
appropriate licences or permits necessary to carry out of the public who thinks a premise is operating without a
licence, call the licensing team on 01642 526558 or visit
Community-building business
legitimate business. The team also provides an important
www.stockton.gov.uk/licensing
Community groups across the Borough are benefiting They are: Billingham Juniors FC Lionesses, Stockton RFC,
RSPCA Award For
This is the highest RSPCA accolade a local authority can receive. Norton Hockey Club; Wynyard Village FC U8, Stainsby School of
from a local community fund after going head to head
The award recognises the work the team do to care for stray Gymnastics, 6th Norton Scout Group, Fairfield Primary School,
with hundreds of others in an online vote. and Children’s Dance Opportunities in Stockton.
dogs alongside measures such as neutering, micro-chipping
Animal Welfare Team and responsible rehoming. This is done in partnership with the
Dogs Trust and Stockton Security Centre.
Global manufacturing company Venator’s £20,000 Community
Fund, including the Together Fund and the Bright Ideas Fund,
supports communities in which its employees live and work.
Stockton RFC (pictured) has used its grant to buy club shirts for
its U13/U15 girls’ teams who had been borrowing the boys’.
The Council’s animal welfare team has secured the For further information about the Animal Welfare team, Find out more at www.venatorcommunity.com
Platinum PawPrint award at the Community Animal call 01642 526557, email animal.welfare@stockton.gov.uk The first ever Together Fund winning groups, including eight
or visit www.stockton.gov.uk/animalwelfare from Stockton-on-Tees, received a grant of £250 towards www.stocktonrugby.co.uk
Welfare Awards for their work with stray dogs. activities that inspire teamwork.
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A young Police recruit at Norton Grange
SPOTLIGHT
ON…
The Big Get Together, community event, Eaglescliffe
Skills to feed the family
Our regular “Spotlight Saying no to loan sharks
On” feature highlights
the vital work some of
the Borough’s voluntary,
community and social
enterprise organisations
are carrying out across es W hat is
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Stockton-on-Tees. A Brigh for All and what
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Formed in 2016, EPIC Teesside provides Stockton-o
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young people and families, isolated adults March 20 s
Communitie
Strong
and young unwaged adults across the
Tees Valley.
Operating out of Primrose Hill Community
Centre, EPIC is an acronym for Preparing for winter Universal Credit
‘Engagement, Participation, Inclusion and
Eliza, Herran and Hana getting their A series of pop-up winter ready roadshows were held Locality forums are continuing to work alongside partners
Collaboration’.
reverse advent calendar ready across the Borough to support and signpost residents to to help and support those affected by changes to the benefit
The organisation’s name signifies their services to help them prepare for the cold winter months. system and the introduction of Universal Credit. They
aims to improve the quality of life in local
CREATING A BRIGHTER
More than 70 people came along to find out about the organised advice days for residents to access support and
communities by creating activities that support on offer which included information about fuel advice from a range of agencies. They also developed an
raise aspirations and create opportunities. poverty, independent advice on energy bills, debt advice and information leaflet – ‘What is Universal Credit and what
BOROUGH FOR ALL
EPIC offer a wide range of activities benefits assistance. does it mean for me?’ Working with Infinity, the Borough’s
including summer holiday programmes, financial inclusion partnership, the Locality Forums have
sports, environmental activities and social mapped where residents can access computers to help
Supporting local food banks
action projects. Public, private, voluntary, community and them make and manage their Universal Credit claim.
The Locality Forums help the Borough’s foodbanks by
Paul Surtees, Founder Director, said: “We social enterprise sector organisations calling for donations at key times of the year when many
have created a positive hub for community Saying no to loan sharks
activity where people from all walks of life
come together as the Stockton Local families struggle the most such as the school summer
holidays and the Christmas period. Following concerns that loan sharks were operating in
are coming together. Strategic Partnership (LSP) to make a real the area, a fun, family event was held at Norton Grange
More than 50 families, local organisations and teams from
“The Tuesday youth club for eight to difference to the lives of others. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council donated items for the
Community Centre to help promote alternative access to
twelve year-olds is the jewel in our crown money such as the Tees Credit Union, part of Moneywise. A
as the young people take responsibility Four Locality Forums each represent 25 days in the lead up to Christmas. Local businesses Mint
Hobo, The Keys, Costa Billingham, Costa Tesco Billingham
number of residents opened credit union accounts and the
for running it and we’ve received excellent
feedback from parents.”
different areas of the Borough. The and Boyes also got involved to help those in most need,
children enjoyed themselves meeting the loan shark mascot
and testing the siren on the police car!
Much more is planned in the coming
Northern, Central, Eastern and Western donating vouchers and luxury items to be included in some
of the parcels.
months including craft sessions, a locality forums feed into the LSP to tackle Supporting the Borough’s refugees
horticultural project, educational courses
and it’s hoped a crèche can be developed.
family poverty, help families to maximise Skills to feed the family The Central Locality Forum has formed a new group to
For more information about Epic Teesside,
their income and give every child the best Last year the Locality Forums ran a pilot family cooking
learn more about the experience of refugees in Stockton.
The group is made up from a wide range of organisations
visit www.epicteesside.co.uk or contact start in life. Here are just some of their course in the Hub in Thornaby. Local people attended the
sessions and learnt to prepare, cook and bake a variety of
working with refugees and asylum seekers. As a result of
01642 030076. excellent community projects which have healthy meals and snacks to enjoy together at the Hub and
this group’s work the Council’s Learning and Skills Service
are developing a new programme designed specifically to
supported our residents. to take home.
help refugees settle in and gain skills.
PAGE 18 STRONG COMMUNITIES STRONG COMMUNITIES PAGE 19Crafts for good causes
We’re always on the lookout for great photographs and videos of the Borough
to share on our Instagram feed. Tag your content #ourbeautifulborough
if you’re happy for us to share with a credit. Here are some of the best so far.
Sheila Maher and Jo Thornton
A group of talented people have Their generosity and efforts have also helped to support
organisations including the Linus Project which supports sick
been getting creative to support and traumatised babies and children, Butterwick Hospice, Guide
Dogs for the Blind, the Great North Air Ambulance and Prostate
charitable causes. Cancer UK.
Jubilee Quilting Group meets every Friday and Tuesday morning Group leader, Sue Hargreaves, said: “Although the emphasis
from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Elm Tree Community Centre where is on quilting and sewing, there is also a social side to the
members make a range of handcrafted items to sell and donate. club, with many of the members going on an annual trip to the
Harrogate Quilting Show and a weekend quilting retreat twice a
Since 2012 the group has been turning their hands to quilt- year.”
making to support Macmillan coffee mornings. They work
For further information and membership details telephone
individually and take part in a monthly group project to create Sue on 01642 730 469 or call Elm Tree Community Centre
@anthmorganward @adventures_of_georgethemini @stocktoncouncil
other handmade items such as cushions and table runners. on 01642 611 333.
Supporting the Armed Forces
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
has adopted a renewed Armed Forces
Community Covenant.
The covenant is a voluntary agreement which recognises the
contribution of serving personnel, their families and veterans.
It identifies how the Council can help veterans to successfully
adjust back into civilian life. @simonmccabe5 @anthmorganward @darrenneilclark
The first covenant
was signed in 2012.
Since then the Council
New Citizens Advice Office
has set up dedicated Stockton and District Advice and Information Service
information pages (SDAIS) has opened a new office in Wellington Square
on its website, and Shopping Centre.
established a special SDAIS is the local Citizens Advice Bureau for Stockton-
armed forces community on-Tees and offers free, confidential, independent and
helpline number. impartial advice.
To access the helpline, In 2018 SDAIS helped people with over 40,000 enquiries –
call 01642 528334. including problems with debt, welfare benefits, housing,
For further employment, energy and health and social care issues. The
information visit new office will help the service meet the growing demand
www.stockton.gov.uk/ for welfare advice. @craighatton26 @jchicago @basilfrenchie
communitycovenant
For more information visit www.stockton-cab.co.uk
or telephone 01642 633877.
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LIBRARIES
REIMAGINED
Two cutting-edge
Welcome to the Stockton innovation stations
Business
Improvement
are continuing
District (BID) to bring new
column of experiences for
Stockton-on- Thea was the 100th cod
Tees News. library visitors. in the Grow with Google
ing participant
project
Manager of the The Innovation Station in Stockton
Central Library provides access to 3D technologies combined with a range
BID is Jason Maxwell, and in this of equipment and software for people of all ages to develop their digital
edition he will use this part of the skills. As part of the Grow with Google Project, Thea became the 100th coding
magazine to keep you up to date participant in sessions commemorating the centenary of women’s suffrage. An
with all sorts of interesting events exhibition will be unveiled in May.
and promotions. The Imagination Station based in Thornaby Central Library offers sensory and
immersive experiences using projection technology. Exhibitions, reminiscence
“Spring is going to be a really busy time in and tailored story-telling programmes have been helping people living with
Stockton and we’re looking forward to the many dementia, autism and learning disabilities.
exciting events which will be taking place in the
town centre. For more information about libraries across Stockton-on-Tees
visit www.stockton.gov.uk/libraries
“On Saturday 6 April, Chic Vintique specialist
market will be back on the High Street with
MANY HAPPY RETURNS!
plenty of handmade gifts, vintage clothes and
delicious food to choose from.
“The annual Duathlon Festival will return to
Stockton Riverside on Sunday 14 April with plenty
Tea and cake was the order of the day at a special event held to mark the first
of running and cycling action to watch and be
anniversary of Fairfield Library’s reopening.
part of. There will be three different routes to
choose from so it’s the perfect opportunity for The library was refurbished as part of changes to its building which is now
anyone who fancies a new challenge. shared with a private nursery ran by The Barn Childcare.
“And our special Easter Eggsplorer Hunt will Reuben Kench, the Council’s Director of Culture, Leisure and Events, said: Your guide to the major events happening across Stockton-on-Tees this Spring and Summer.
follow on Saturday 20 April where people young “Fairfield Library is very popular with residents and it’s great to see it thriving
alongside the nursery.”
Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events for full details.
and old can search for Easter eggs hidden in the
town centre shops. Find the eggs and receive a To see a full list of Stockton-on-Tees’ libraries, visit
special prize when you complete your trail card. www.stockton.gov.uk/libraries
“You can make an even bigger day of it by booking
tickets to Stockton Calling which also takes place
on 20 April. Over 70 bands will be playing this
year’s festival at nine venues including ARC, KU
Bar and The Georgian. Make sure to get your
tickets early because it’s always a sell-out event!
“Of course there’ll be lots of special offers from
Stockton’s independent traders and high street
favourites throughout Spring. Follow our social
media accounts to stay up to date, and visit our
revamped website www.stocktonbid.co.uk to see
the BID’s latest news and events.”
TheStocktonBid
@StocktonBID
StocktonBID The Kasambara family visit the library on its first birthday
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Stockton Duathlon Festival Stockton Calling Stockton Stages Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Show
Sunday 14 April Saturday 20 April Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 June Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 June
Stockton Riverside Stockton town centre Stockton town centre Preston Park Museum and Grounds
One of the UK’s best duathlons, this thrilling run-cycle- A daylong music festival produced and promoted by Stockton’s music and comedy festival returns to venues The annual Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Show returns
run event on Stockton’s picturesque riverside offers three Tees Music Alliance, ARC and KU Events returns for its throughout the town centre this summer. Enjoy a thrilling to Preston Park bringing two fun-filled days out for all the
different races suitable for the complete beginner to tenth anniversary to showcase some of the best original, array of live talent as well as free family entertainment on family and more than 300 impressive vehicles, live stunts
prospective world champions. emerging music as well as familiar favourites. Stockton High Street. and activities.
Supercar Saturday Tees Regatta Stockton Cycling Festival
Saturday 4 May Saturday 18 May Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 July
Stockton High Street River Tees Watersports Centre Stockton town centre
In association with JPC Specialist Motorsport the popular Clubs from across the region flock to the scenic River Tees Cycling fever returns in July with the annual Stockton Cycling Festival. This exciting free event offers a packed weekend
Supercar Saturday is back for 2019. The High Street will to compete in this exhilarating rowing event. There will be of events for the whole family including elite racing, cycling challenges for all abilities, stunts, demonstrations and
be lined with an extraordinary selection of supercars. a wide range of events in three divisions, offering a full and interactive fun, as well as a family fun ride on specially closed roads for everyone to join in.
Get up close to the latest models alongside racing, varied day of racing for competitors and spectators alike.
classic and vintage cars.
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SIRF19 Billingham International
Thursday 1 - Sunday 4 August Folklore Festival
Stockton town centre
Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 August
Be prepared to be entertained, intrigued and exhilarated
as Stockton’s signature event returns with four days of
Billingham town centre
Have you been to Preston Park Museum’s Victorian Street recently?
Performers from all over the world will once again turn
spectacular theatre, circus and aerial performances. Billingham town centre into a colourful and lively feast of A new and improved traditional sweet shop and a Columbian including toffee tins and chocolate boxes from the late
Look out for updates at www.sirf.co.uk contemporary and traditional dance. printing press are the latest additions to the popular visitor nineteenth century, a traditional Victorian till and original
attraction. Cadbury products.
Pear Drops, Bon-Bons and Pineapple Chunks are just some of Preston Park has also secured a long term loan of a
the sweet treats being weighed ‘the old fashioned way’. Run Columbian printing press from Sidmouth Museum in Devon.
by the museum’s dedicated army of volunteers, the shop takes The press is almost 200 years old, and will be used for
its name from J.F.Smith, a confectioner in Victorian Stockton. demonstrations and to produce replica Victorian posters.
The new larger shop not only offers a selection of goodies For further information visit
but also showcases objects from the museum’s collection www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk
RAISE A GLASS
All the pubs were independently nominated, evaluated and
reviewed by local CAMRA volunteers.
Here’s a list of the Stockton-on-Tees pubs to make CAMRA’s
Nine pubs across Stockton-on-Tees have 2019 Good Beer Guide:
been recognised by the UK’s best selling
beer and pub guide.
Greenholme Catholic Club, Billingham
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Good Beer Guide
2019 highlights pubs which serve good quality real ales Cleveland Bay, Eaglesliffe
and ciders. Pot and Glass, Egglescliffe
George and Dragon, Norton
Stockton Dragon Boat Festival Great North CityGames and
Sunday 1 September Simplyhealth Great Tees 10k Hyde’s Bar, Norton
River Tees Watersports Centre Golden Smog, Stockton
Saturday 7 September
Do you have what it takes to race the dragon? This family Stockton town centre Hope and Union, Stockton
day out offers gripping, adrenalin fuelled dragon boat Watch world-class athletes from around the globe as they Thomas Sheraton, Stockton
racing on the River Tees for all ages and abilities. compete alongside the very best of home-grown talent in
No experience is required as training will be provided. Wasp’s Nest, Stockton
Tees Valley. Stockton will be transformed as it hosts an
For more information visit action-packed major sporting event with the opportunity
www.stocktondragonboatfestival.co.uk for you to take part in the Simplyhealth Great Tees 10k,
For more information or to rate your pub,
Mini or Junior Run. Entries now open at
visit www.camra.org.uk
www.greatrun.org/Tees10k
Turn to page 16 to find out how the Council is also working
with pubs, bars and clubs to recognise high standards.
This is just a selection of the fantastic events to enjoy in Stockton-on-Tees. Pot and Glass landlords, Ann and Dave Bunyan
Further
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LEISURE ARTS, CULTURE AND LEISURE PAGE 27New games area READY TO MAKE A SPLASH!
for Norton Ingleby Barwick’s new The centre is due to open in summer 2020 and will be
operated by Tees Active, which already operates three
£13million leisure centre leisure centres on behalf of the Council.
For more information visit www.stockton.gov.uk/ib
has taken a step forward
with excavation and
landscaping for its two
pools complete.
The main pool will be 25-metres long and feature
five lanes. A second smaller pool with a moveable
floor will be used for learning activities to help
those who need to build their confidence.
Next on the list for contractors Willmott Dixon is
to construct the building’s steel frames and install
Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor Eileen Johnson with a drainage system.
Michelle Hall, Neighbourhoods Service Manager, Thirteen
Richard McGuckin, the Council’s Director of
A new multi-use games area, On hand to open it was football fan and Mayor of Stockton-
on-Tees, Councillor Eileen Johnson.
Economic Growth and Development, said: “The
centre for Ingleby Barwick with its pools and other
Richard McGuckin with Nigel Lew
ideal for football, basketball “The new games area will bring the community together and first class leisure facilities and new library will be a
huge boost for residents from the town and visitors
Senior Building Manager for Will
is,
mot t Dixon
encourage people to be active,” she said.
and cricket has opened its “People often say there should be more for young people to
from further afield.”
gates in Norton Grange. do and so facilities like this are always a welcome addition to
our communities. I would like to thank all parties involved in
Makeover for Borough’s gyms
The games area, behind Norton Community Resource Centre funding the project and look forward to seeing people put the
on Somerset Road, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a games area to good use.
week.
“The MUGA is open all hours and so it will be a great addition
It features line markings, built-in goals and hoops, and to the community and will give people – especially the
Thirteen Group have provided funding to install floodlights. younger generation – something to do all year round.” New equipment. New technology.
New training areas. Stockton-
CALL FOR on-Tees’ gyms are now Olympic
standard thanks to a £600,000
ROWING COXES investment.
A revamp of the gyms at Billingham Forum, Thornaby
Are you a good leader, competitive Pavilion and Stockton’s Splash has seen the installation of
equipment from Technogym – the supplier to the Olympic
and thrive in a team? and Paralympic Games.
New workout areas boast a cutting edge range of cardio
Tees Rowing Club is looking for budding coxes to pop along to find
machines and functional training equipment.
out more about taking part in a free, four week course in Spring.
Technogym’s mywellness app allows members to watch
Dan Reading, Club Captain, said: “Rowing is a fantastic sport and
a demonstration when they scan a piece of kit. It logs
the club is friendly and welcomes people of all ages. The River
each workout, tracks progress and helps to create
Tees provides the perfect conditions for rowing and the scenery is
tailored exercise programmes.
stunning.”
Leon Jones, Managing Director of Tees Active which runs
Janet Wilkinson, experienced cox and rower, said: “The most
the Activ8 gyms, said: “The new investment includes a
important member of the team is a cox. They can make the
major renewal of our current equipment and introduces
difference between coming first and last.
new technology that will enhance the experience for our
“They help the crew take the right lines, turn the power on and off customers and will introduce several pieces of kit that cannot
and most importantly get them working together.” be found anywhere in the North East.”
To show your interest visit www.teesrowingclub.co.uk, click on
For full details of the changes visit
General Enquiries and send a message to the club. Tees Rowing Club rower and cox www.activ8fitnessclubs.co.uk
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GLOBE TICKET
UPDATES
Do you want to make sure
you’re one of the first to
hear about the live music
and comedy shows coming
to the Globe?
Then sign-up now for ticket updates via the Ambassador
Theatre Group (ATG) website.
ATG, a global leader in live entertainment with theatres in
New York’s Broadway and London’s West End, has signed-
up to operate the Globe for 25 years.
And company representatives are busy approaching acts to
play the venue.
ATG’s Group Operations Director, Stuart Beeby, said:
“We’re absolutely intent on bringing some of the biggest
names in showbusiness to Stockton-on-Tees and we’re
very confident we can quickly establish the Globe as a
leading venue on the UK touring circuit.”
To sign-up for ticket updates visit
www.atgtickets.com/stockton
Open for The Hub has Sustrans Project Officer, And
outside The Hub’s new hom e
y Elliott,
business a new home
A new cycling and walking
Doesn’t it look stunning? centre offering everything from
Stockton’s new Hampton by Hilton hotel is open
for business. free bike parking to guided
This 128-bed hotel has been welcomed by rides and walks has opened
local businesses and will be a huge asset to the
Borough for years to come. in Stockton High Street.
To book a room visit ‘The Hub’ has moved from Bridge Street to the former
www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com Burton’s shop, which has been beautifully restored by
the Council.
/hbhstockton
Managed by Sustrans, The Hub provides a wealth of free
information, advice and training on all things walking and
/hbhstockton
cycling as well as free bike MOTs and more.
It’s open from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. For more
/hbhstockton
information visit www.thehubstockton.wordpress.com
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