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2 raring2go.co.uk 3 Raring2go! Raring2go! After 16 amazing years, I am now looking for a new owner to take over the Co Durham & Darlington edition of Raring2go! a thriving and well-respected business. You really can have a career and bring up your family! Raring2go! has allowed me the flexibility to do the school run, attend sports days, nativities and take time off in the school holidays. My family & I have been privileged to try so many new activities and days out, we've discovered fabulous places to visit, reviewed attractions, shows, days out and classes! I've loved working with some fantastic local businesses & organisations. Raring2go! As an editor, you’ll be working for yourself and also have the support of the Raring2go! franchise; there’s always someone on hand to give advice if you need it. No previous experience is necessary although an interest in the local community is useful. I will continue to publish Raring2go! until I find that special person, so if you have always dreamed of working for yourself, do get in touch with me for a chat on 07787 584878 or email teesdurham@raring2go.co.uk Alison Business for Sale Could you be the next Editor for Raring2go! Co Durham & Darlington? Have you ever dreamed of running your own business, making your own decisions, and taking control of your working life to t around your family? Kids Eat MONDAY - SATURDAY FREE Free Childs Main Meal & Ice Cream With Every Adult Main Meal Make Your Own Pizza Parties We’re giving your little ones the chance to become pizza chefs for the day. Design your own pizza with 3 of your favourite toppings plus a special chef’s hat to colour in and really look the part! £10 per child Private Party room available on request. Meet & Greet Popular Characters - Disco - Activities & Games - 2 Hours of Fun 9TH JULY 2ND, 9TH, 16TH & 23RD AUGUST 10TH SEPTEMBER £7.50 per child | £1 per adult TO BOOK: www.blackhorsebeamish.co.uk 5 minutes drive from Beamish Museum Red Row Estate, Beamish, Co.Durham DH9 0RW Kids Club /blackhorsebeamish
4 raring2go.co.uk 5 Raring2go! LEARN Raring2go! LEARN Station Scamps at Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Museum Every Friday is Play Friday at Head of Steam. Stay and play between 10am-12pm. As well as toys, we like to get messy with crafts or ‘real world play’ as we explore the railways and the museum with our friends. Some sessions need to be booked in advance. FREE to Museum family annual pass holders. Non-members £2 per session Check the Head of Steam Facebook page for information. Little Kickers Approved football training for children aged 18month - 8th birthday. Led by FA quali ed coaches in a fun, friendly environment. At Little Kickers the focus is very much on fun. Informal yet professionally run football classes where boys and girls are given a helping hand to stand on their own two feet. Call 01914066224 or email jtemple@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk Pre-school Classes at Darlington Gymnastics A fun way to learn about and develop the physical skills of movement and balance... ... More importantly, they are also a great way to climb and jump and bounce and roll! These specialist coach led classes include fun, gymnastic based activities which develop the basics required for more complex skills. Classes for ages 2-4 (with an accompanying adult) and for ages 3-4 years. Parent & Toddler Session Monday 11.30 -12.30 For more details call 01325 241339 or visit www.darlingtongymnastics.co.uk The Undiscovered Island at The Hullabaloo, Darlington (until March 2023) The Undiscovered Island is a sensory underwater world where children and adults become adventurers exploring story zones, musical stepping stones and a relaxing coral garden. Suitable for children aged 0-10 years and their grown ups. This is a FREE activity and there is no need to book. Donations are welcomed. The Hullabaloo is speci cally created for children and families and is an inspiring place to play and learn. Open from 10am – 2pm, Monday – Saturday where you can enjoy coffee and cake at Café Hullabaloo and some play time too! https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/ Making a Mess Under 5s Group at Preston Park Museum Every Friday during term time. Bring your pre-schooler along to the museum every Friday during term time (from Friday 16 September to Friday 21 October) for messy crafts, stories and playtime. These relaxed and friendly sessions are led by our Learning team, simply drop-in anytime between 10am and 12 noon. Free with museum admission Refreshments are available for children and grown-ups. Normal museum admission applies. https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/ What’s On for Little Ones The ultimate in private swimming lessons created by double commonwealth champion Chris Cook. Swim Buddies caters for swimming at all levels following the Swim England National Plan, sprinkled with a little bit of Buddies magic. Small class sizes and in-pool teaching help us to develop confidence and techniques for great progress. JUNIOR SWIMMING ACADEMY www.swimbuddies.co.uk info@swimbuddies.co.uk 01642 918749 / 07948 548038 for the latest information LEARN TO SWIM IN STYLE
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8 raring2go.co.uk 9 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON Gaia by Luke Jerram 10 July – 10 September Plan your visit www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/gaia See the Earth as you would from space and discover a host of eco-friendly activities this summer: • Try nature inspired crafts such as printing natural objects and flowers • Create new things from recycled materials such as paper bowls or your own stained glass window • Enjoy the experience of a Silent Disco with the whole family © W5, Belfast
10 raring2go.co.uk 11 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON Delivered by www.sirf.co.uk 23 3 - 6 AUGUST 2023 Block out your diary for an unmissable outdoor arts festival experience. Stockton International Riverside Festival returns to Stockton-on-Tees for its 36th edition, and it’s jam packed with circus, dance, music and classic street theatre. The action kicks off at SIRF Green on Thursday evening with a special ‘Alive after Five’ welcome party on Stockton High Street from 5pm to get you warmed up for the weekend! This year’s official launch show is the spectacular ‘Perceptions’ by Bivouac at 7pm on Friday 4 August, with a repeat performance on Saturday night at 9.30pm. Then on Friday and Saturday, join us on Stockton High Street throughout the day for a jam-packed daytime programme including Hikapee’s high energy circus theatre show and Tit for Tat’s Books - perfect for the whole family. Don’t miss the amazing Community Carnival on Sunday 6 August, as the party moves from the High Street to Trinity Green, where there will be lots on offer for families, children and young people including our carnival workshops. @stocktonfestival @sirf_stockton @sirf_stockton Summer www.raby.co.uk/whats-on 01833 660202 Raby Castle, Staindrop, Co. Durham, DL2 3AH Holidays take part in the Lost Forest Trail in The Plotters’ Forest This
12 raring2go.co.uk 13 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON An outdoor extravaganza of live performances, storytelling, making, adventuring, dancing, playing and much more! For families with children aged 10 or under. Ticketed performances, free drop-in activities and lots of things to see and do! theatrehullabaloo.org.uk Free activities every day! FAMILY FESTIVAL South Park, Darlington July 26-30 2023 Messy Play Little Learners 26/28/30 July 0-2 & 2-4 years 60 mins Hidden Treasures Aurora Theatre CIC 29/30 July 5-9 years Up to 60 mins The Lost Feather Oily Cart 29/30 July 5-12 years 45 mins Beastie Boogie with The Baghdaddies 30 July, 5pm All ages 60 mins Let your littlest ones enjoy exploring their senses, developing new skills and having some messy fun in these stimulating sessions led by Little Learners. £5 per child, additional child £3.50 Join the Society for the Protection of Magical Creatures on a treasure hunt investigating reports of Invisible Creatures in South Park. Free Discover a world of sensory delight with The Lost Feather: A Sensory Storytelling Performance by Oily Cart! £5 per person Join us for our big finale event with The Baghdaddies - a lively five-piece band who play an exhilarating mix of melodies with theatrical humour. Free
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18 raring2go.co.uk 19 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON Dig into history at the Museum of Archaeology Discover loads of amazing things to do this summer. Visit our website to find out more about our FREE events and activities in the heart of Durham. durham.ac.uk/things-to-do Follow us on social media @DUThingsToDo to do Things Enjoy free family activities at the Oriental Museum …or bring your teddy to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic – 14 August Don’t miss the Botanic Garden Fun Day – 18 June Explore Durham Castle on a guided tour MW/06/23/356 xxxx - DU VA Raring2Go ad Summer 2023 182 x 128.indd 1 06/06/2023 12:07
20 raring2go.co.uk 21 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON THE FAIREY Band SATURday 15 July 2023, Gala DURHAM #DurhamBRASS brassfestival.co.uk 9-16 july 2023
22 raring2go.co.uk 23 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON Circus Workshop Tuesday 25 July 2023 10am - 3pm Firthmoor Community Centre Drop in session Captain Raggybeard Tuesday 1 August 2023 10am - 3pm Firthmoor Community Centre Booked session Trainmaster Tuesday 8 August 2023 10am - 3pm Firthmoor Community Centre Drop in session Crafts - Koinobori Fish Kite Tuesday 15 August 2023 10am - 3pm Firthmoor Community Centre Booked session Love Science Activities Tuesday 22 August 2023 10am - 3pm Firthmoor Community Centre Booked session Creation Station Crafts Wednesdays 26 July, 2 August, 9 August, 16 August and 23 August 2023 10am – 3pm Skerne Park Youth & Community Centre Booked session Dino Dig Thursday 27 July 2023 10am - 3pm Cockerton Club Drop in session DNA Kids Science Party Thursday 3 August 2023 10am - 3pm Cockerton Club Booked session Magic Workshop Thursday 10 August 2023 10am - 3pm Clifton Community Centre Drop in session Squirrel Walnutkins Saves The Planet Thursday 17 August 2023 11am & 1.30pm Cockerton Club Booked session Zoolab Animal Experience Thursday 24 August 2023 10am - 3pm Cockerton Club Booked session Station Scamps Fridays 28 July, 4 August, 11 August, 18 August, & 25 August 2023 10am - 12pm Red Hall Community Centre Drop in session Crafts Fridays 28 July, 4 August, 11 August, 18 August, & 25 August 2023 1pm - 3pm Red Hall Community Centre Drop in session SUMMER HOLIDAY Activities All sessions including drop in must be booked in advance. www.head-of-steam.co.uk headofsteam@darlington.gov.uk
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26 raring2go.co.uk 27 Raring2go! WHATS ON Raring2go! LOW COST DAYS OUT prestonparkmuseum.co.uk 1953 2023 70 YEARS CELEBRATING 1953 2023 1953 2023 1953 2023 70 YEARS CELEBRATING 1953 2023 70 YEARS CELEBRATING 1953 2023 70 YEARS CELEBRATING CELEBRATING Summer party Sat 22 July - Sun 3 Sept Activities are drop-in and included in museum admission. See website for dates and times of activities. Come and share a favourite story or photo of the museum too and help us collect memories from 70 wonderful years. Join our 70th birthday celebrations including: • Arts and crafts • Party games • Storytelling • Party entertainers SCAN ME 1. Durham Cathedral 2. Picnic & pond dipping at Hardwick Park & Lake, Sedgefield 3. Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool, cycle paths, BMX track, playgrounds & boulders to climb 4. Preston Park Museum (almost free !) & Preston Park near Stockton 5. Angel of the North 6. Climb Roseberry Topping near Guisborough & see the view 7. Walk along the pier at Saltburn, beach, cliff lifts & mini train to enjoy too 8. Explore some Newcastle Art Galleries – try The Laing Art Gallery, The Biscuit Factory or the Baltic Art Museum 9. Visit the Tees Barrage & watch the canoes 10. mima Middlesbrough & enjoy the fountains & giant screen in Centre Square 11. The Great North Museum, Newcastle 12. Climb Auckland Tower in Bishop Auckland and explore the deer park at Auckland Castle 13. Visit Palace Green Library, Durham and explore the Museum of Archaeology. 14. Trains, plane and boats - Take a metro journey round Newcastle - stop off at the Airport to see the planes, Central Station to see the big trains and take the ferry over the Tyne at South Shields (all for the price of a day ticket) 15. Walk along any of the beautiful rivers we have in this area (Durham & Richmond are favourites !) 16. Visit Bollyhope Common above Weardale (on a nice day !) 17. Penshaw Monument near Sunderland 18. Wynyard Woodland Park - adventure playground and walkway. Cycle or walk the Castle Eden Walkway from Thorpe Thewles. 19. Explore the North York Moors. Follow the Trails at Danby and Sutton Bank Visitor's Centres 20. Walk the Durham Coastal Path 21. RSPB Saltholme 22. Visit the Oriental Museum in Durham 23. Kirkleatham Museum & Grounds, Redcar 24. See the trains at Locomotion, Shildon 25. The Dorman Museum & Albert Park in Middlesbrough 26. The Capt Cook Birthplace Museum & meet the animals in the petting zoo at Stewart Park in Middlesbrough 27. South Park in Darlington 28. Visit Wharton Park in Durham City, enjoy the playground and gardens and watch the trains coming over the bridge into Durham Station 29. Walk the riverside & paths around Richmond & visit The Station for an ice cream 30. Riverside Park in Chester le Street. LOW COST CHILD FRIENDLY PLACES TO EXPLORE Preston Park Museum & Grounds Oriental Museum Please do email me your favourite days out ideas to Alison teesdurham@raring2go.co.uk so we can share them with other parents ! FREE (or almost free) in the North East Summer Staycation Inspiration Rainbow Rush Join us for our 5km Powdered Paint Fun Run on Sunday 9th July at Blackwell Meadows. £40 Family tickets (2 Adults, 2 Children) £15 Adults | £12.50 Children Registered Charity No: 518394 Register today at darlingtonhospice.org.uk/rainbowrush
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