TFM Radio's What's On Guide

Welcome to TFM Radio's What's On Guide, here we have a list of events that are happening in Teesside, North Yorkshire & County Durham

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16TH APRIL - 11TH MAY
Big Spring Clean
County Durham & Borough of Darlington

Both durham County Council and Darlington Borough council are working in partnership with LitterFreeDurham on this our second annual Big Spring Clean.
Free for all ; click here for more information.

FRIDAY 20TH APRIL - FRIDAY 29TH JUNE
Dyslexia Action Adult Literacy Course
Dyslexia Action Darlington Centre, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ

This 10-week course is for adults who want to develop their literacy skills. This course will cover essential skills such as:

- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Base words and suffixes
- Sentence Writing
- Proof reading
- Reading for information - skimming and scanning

As part of this course, learners are able to enter for the Edexcel registered ALAN (Adult Literacy & Numeracy) exam, Entry level or Levels 1-2, and gain a National Literacy Qualification on passing the exam. This is an optional extra for this course.
This course consists of 10 sessions which will all take place on Fridays, 9:30-11:00am.

To book a place, or for further information on dates, please contact the Dyslexia Action Darlington Centre:
T: 01325 283580
E: darlington@dyslexiaaction.org.uk

JULY 21ST & OCTOBER 20TH
STOCKTON ON TEES CHIC VINTIQUE FAIR
Parish Gardens, Stockton Parish Church, High Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1SP

A blend of quality antiques, collectables, unusual hand crafted goods, vintage, retro and gorgeous gifts and goodies, in purpose built luxury marquees held in Stockton Parish Gardens.
Refreshments available, music and lots to see and enjoy.

For all bookings and enquiries please contact BR Events website@brevents.co.uk or call 07779342782

Free entry for all ages.

TUESDAY 15TH MAY - SATURDAY 19TH MAY
When The Lights Go On Again at Shildon Civic Hall
Main Street, Shildon, Co. Durham DL4 1AH

Wear Valley Musical Theatre Company transports you back to the 1940s with their production of "When the Lights Go On Again" looking at the life and loves of a local family in the midst of war.
Don't miss this opportunity to join in with the memorable songs, such as "White cliffs of Dover" and "We'll Meet Again", the flag waving, lots of laughs and a few tears. So come along, take your
seat and "When The Lights Go On Again" you'll be glad you came.
We will also be supporting the 'Help for Heros' charity with donations from the sale of flags and donation collections at each performance.
The performances will be in Shildon Civic Hall from Tuesday 15th May to Saturday 19th May commencing at 7:15pm. Tickets are £9 (or £5 for under 14s) and are available by telephone 01388 604285 or 01388
604457. They will also be on sale between Tuesday 8th May and Friday 11th May at Shildon Town Library, Main St, Shildon 10:30am- 12:30pm and Blacketts Furniture Store, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland 1:00pm -3:00pm.

WEDNESDAY 16TH - SATURDAY 19TH MAY
Richmond Operatic Society present 'Oklahoma!'
The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, 7.30pm

This family favourite includes well known songs such as 'Oh What a Beautiful Morning', 'Surrey with a Fringe on Top', and 'Oklahoma!'.

Oklahoma! is sure to be a fun filled evening, packed with song, dance and and romance. Tickets can be purchased from The Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office on 01748 825252. Tickets prices start as little as £6.50.

THURSDAY 17TH MAY
Redcar in Bloom Open Meeting
The Fire Escape (Trunk Road Redcar - part of the new build at the Fire Station) 6pm-8pm

Sharing info about Redcar in Bloom.
Also meeting the first Tuesday of the month 5pm at the Town Clock Tower General tub tidying etc and anyone who would like to lend a hand would be most welcome. Full information on our website
www.RedcarInBloom.co.uk

FRIDAY 18TH MAY

Charity band night in aid of Kidney Research
Worsall Village Hall; 7pm
Yarm
Featuring bands 'Off the Cuff' and 'Beau'
£8.00 adults/£3.00 under 16's/under 7's free

TUESDAY 22ND MAY
"Love Lifts Us Up" at Billingham Forum
7:30pm/Tickets from £20

Vocal harmony quartet BLAKE present their stunning new UK tour "Love Lifts Us Up" for 2012. Join these four incredible young male singers, famous worldwide for their unique renditions of pop, classical and West-End anthems, for a wonderful evening of musical entertainment. With a rich harmony sound that brings spectacular colour to much-loved songs their live shows delight and entertain audiences.

SATURDAY 26TH MAY
Boden Shopping Party
10am-4pm, Layfield Primary School, Everingham Road, Yarm

20% off all catalogue items, 30% off display stock (around 500 items), raffle to win Boden shopping vouchers, introduce a new customer to claim £25 for you to spend.

FRIDAY 1ST - TUESDAY 5TH JUNE

Hartlepool Diamond Festival

A unmissable 5 day extravaganza celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee!

All done in retro 1950s style in various venues around Hartlepool inc Hartlepool's Maritime Experience!

Look out for...

Sunday 27th May
Diamond Festival Roller Disco
Headland Sports Centre
Strap on your roller skates and whizz along to our very first roller disco. Scream if you wanna go faster!
10am - 12noon & 1pm - 3pm. £5 with skate hire/ £3.50 without
Book advance tickets at the Headland Sports Hall

Saturday 28th April to Sunday 10th June
Fabulous Fifties Exhibition
The Museum of Hartlepool
Step back in time and enjoy an exhibition exploring everyday life in the 1950's through a recreation of rooms, posters, adverts and objects, all with a rock 'n' roll soundtrack.
Free entry

Friday 1st June, 8pm
The Sex Pistols Experience supported by The Clashed
Town Hall Theatre
Relive the punk mayhem of '77 with an alternative musical celebration by tribute band The Sex Pistols Experience and local band The Clashed. God Save the Queen!
8pm. £14 / £13 concessions

Saturday 2nd June, 10am-5pm
Fabulous 50’s Fashion and more
Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience
Lots of free entertainment, street theatre, 50's fashion parade, street food and 50's funfair in the car park. TFN will turn the Wingfield Castle into 'The Boat that Rocked'
10am - 5pm, Free entry (small charge for HMS Trincomalee)

Saturday 2nd June, 7.30pm
Retro Royal Knees-Up
Marquee in Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience car park
This evening of music will bring the 50's right up to date with today's talent. Headline Act: The Puppini Sisters
6.30pm - 11pm (doors 6pm), £15

Sunday 3rd June, 10am-5pm
Children’s 50’s Wonderland and more
Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience
Lots of free entertainment, street theatre, storytelling, street food and 50's funfair in the car park. Watch out for famous 50's children's film and TV characters like the Lone Ranger, Noddy and Sleeping Beauty!
10am - 5pm, Free entry (small charge for HMS Trincomalee)

Sunday 3rd June, 12pm-5pm
The Big Jubilee Lunch
Marquee in Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience car park
Relive the spirit of the Silver Jubilee street parties of 1977. Bring along a picnic and let us entertain you at Hartlepool's biggest indoor street party.
12 noon - 5pm, £1.50

Sunday 3rd June, 7.30pm
Sunday Night at the Hartlepool Palladium
Marquee in Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience car park
An evening of musical variety, comedy and entertainment in a tribute to the classic TV show but with a contemporary twist.
6.30pm - 10.30pm (doors 6pm), £12

Monday 4th June, 12pm-10.30pm
50’s Film Festival
Town Hall Theatre
Let our usherettes guide you to your seats and enjoy some silver screen classics - Lady and the TRamp, Some Like it Hot, Jailhouse Rock and War of the Worlds.
12 noon - 10.30pm, £4 / £3.50 concessions (per film)

Monday 4th June, 10pm-10.30pm
Beacon Lighting
The Headland and Seaton Carew
Watch the lighting of the beacons at the Headland and Seaton Carew as part of a national event to light 2012 beacons across the UK.
Entertainment from 9pm, Beacon lighting 10pm - 10.30pm
Free event

Tuesday 5th June, 1pm-4pm
The Rink Revival
The Borough Hall
Relive some Hartlepool dance magic at a recreation of the town's much-loved Queen's Rink Dance Hall in the Borough Hall. Dance the afternoon away to Musicians Unlimited and reminisce about the good old days!
1pm - 4pm, £7.50

Tuesday 5th June, 7pm-10.30pm
Greasemania
The Borough Hall
Calling all Pink Ladies and T Birds! The Borough Hall will be transformed into the ultimate retro Grease party so come along and enjoy the fabulous songs of this classic American high School film.
7pm - 10.30pm, £7.50 / £6.50 concessions

Call 01429 890 000 for tickets and more information!

Sponsored by: Niramax - Total Waste Solutions
Supported by: Vela Group, Hartlepool Mail, TFM radio, Camerons and Already Sorted.

SATURDAY 30TH JUNE - SUNDAY 1ST JULY

Wensleydale Railway 40 Mile Coin Challenge
8am Sat - 5:30pm Sun
Leeming Bar Station, Leases Road, Leeming Bar, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9AR
Adults £12.50 Children £6.25

Wensleydale Railway will celebrate its 9th Anniversary on the 4th July 2012. To celebrate this achievement it is issuing a challenge to all members, volunteers and the local community.
On Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July 2012 , a 36 hour fundraiser will try to collect and lay out at Leeming Bar Station 40 miles of coins (70 400 yards). This is the original length of the line to which the Wensleydale Railway Association is continuing our efforts to re instate. All the proceeds of the fundraiser will be used as part of the Track Appeal.
WRA is asking you to support the challenge by collecting 1p & 2p coins and donating them. Coins can be left at Leeming Bar Station before the event or brought to Leeming Bar Station over the weekend of the event.
A Discount off the days fare will be given to anyone making a donation.

SATURDAY 7TH JULY

Richmond Fire Station Open Day
Richmond School Car Park, 10am-2:30pm

Richmond Fire Station open day in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity and Forces Children's Trust.
There will be bouncy castles, face painting, raffles, and demonstrations as well as a fleet of old and new fire engines.

FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST
Tom Rolfe at Saltburn Arts

Summer is fast approaching and after last years sell out show award winning children's entertainer Tom Rolfe is back with a brand new exciting show with something for everyone.
There'll be juggling, unicycling, balancing, magic, puppetry from the hilarious Spinach the dog and Daisy the cheeky rabbit as well as mind boggling balloon modelling, gunge, chaos and most of all fun!
A show full of fun and laughs for the whole family not to be missed!

Friday 3rd August . Shows at:- 1,00pm & 3.30pm.

Tickets £4.00 each. Groups 5+ £3.50 each. To book call: 01642 490129 / 07745 283 265 / online saltburn arts website or call in to Saltburn health food shop.

SATURDAY 4TH - SUNDAY 5TH AUGUST
Great North Arts & Culture Show
The Wynyard Rooms,Wynyard Park ,Billingham Stockton on Tees TS22 5TB

The prestigious Wynyard Rooms Meetings and Conference Centre is the venue for this inaugural two day Celebrity fund raising event over the August weekend, a proportion of the profits being donated to various charities including The British Legion and Help Heroes. Exhibition of Arts & Crafts, Arts & Crafts Demonstrations, Music Groups Performances. Book signings, Poetry, Evening Dinner with Celebrity Charity Auction and entertainment. Art Groups. Galleries and Illustrators etc. Arts & Crafts Exhibition Stands. Non - Arts and crafts Trade Stands, Catering Outlets, and much more...

Sat 10.30-5.00 evening Dinner 19.00 - Til late Sun 10.30 -5.00
£3 per person & £5 Family Ticket per day