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News from December 1999 |
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| PRICKLY PROBLEM SOLVED |
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| Friday 22 December 2000 |
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WHEN that annual prickly problem of what to do with the worn, weary looking Christmas tree comes around in January, residents in Stockton are being urged to do the 'green' thing and recycle them. more about PRICKLY PROBLEM SOLVED |
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| THREE STARS FOR STOCKTON'S LIBRARIES |
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| Thursday 07 December 2000 |
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STOCKTON's libraries service has won a three-star rating from the Government - the highest there is. The award has been made for the Council's annual library plan, which Department of Culture, Media & Sport officials describe as 'particularly good'. more about THREE STARS FOR STOCKTON'S LIBRARIES |
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| GETTING RID OF FESTIVE RUBBISH |
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| Friday 24 December 1999 |
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ONLY four days over the festive period will the civic amenity facility located at Portrack, Stockton-on-Tees be closed to the public:- more about GETTING RID OF FESTIVE RUBBISH |
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| WORKING TOGETHER FOR FITNESS |
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| Friday 24 December 1999 |
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THE New Year will see the first partnership of its kind in the area when Stockton Council and Stockton Blind People's Voice begin working together to start an aerobics class for the blind and partially sighted at Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre, Norton. more about WORKING TOGETHER FOR FITNESS |
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| INNOVATIVE RECYCLING TRIAL IN STOCKTON |
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| Tuesday 21 December 1999 |
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STOCKTON'S Recycling Centre on Yarm Road has started an innovative re-cycling project, which means domestic household waste is separated before it is incinerated. more about INNOVATIVE RECYCLING TRIAL IN STOCKTON |
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| BOWLED OVER BY MATHS |
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| Tuesday 21 December 1999 |
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HOLLYWOOD Bowl in Stockton is using bowling as an incentive to encourage youngsters to brush up on their numeracy skills. more about BOWLED OVER BY MATHS |
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| FEELING YOUR 'WEIGH' INTO THE NEW MILLENIUM |
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| Monday 20 December 1999 |
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1st JANUARY 2000, the first day of the new Millennium, sees the full adoption of the metric weights and measures system in this country. Pounds and ounces will no longer be used and in their place will be kilograms and grams. more about FEELING YOUR 'WEIGH' INTO THE NEW MILLENIUM |
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| GO FLY A KITE |
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| Friday 17 December 1999 |
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PRESTON Hall Museum will be hosting a special day of activities next Thursday, 23rd December including a kite making session, to help keep the kids busy. more about GO FLY A KITE |
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| HARROW GATE PRIMARY SCHOOL |
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| Thursday 16 December 1999 |
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HARROW GATE Primary School, in Hardwick, is celebrating after a recent OFSTED report praised it as a very good school. more about HARROW GATE PRIMARY SCHOOL |
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| 'MISSING LINK' ROAD WILL BRING RELIEF TO THOUSANDS |
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| Thursday 16 December 1999 |
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THE Government's green light for the South Stockton Link Road will bring relief to thousands of Teesside residents. more about 'MISSING LINK' ROAD WILL BRING RELIEF TO THOUSANDS |
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| ON THE ROAD |
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| Thursday 16 December 1999 |
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STOCKTON'S Dial-A-Ride, which provides a door-to-door transport service to almost 500 users who are unable to independently use public transport, is to take possession of two specially designed buses next week. more about ON THE ROAD |
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| HI-TECH HELP |
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| Wednesday 15 December 1999 |
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THANKS to the kind generosity of a local company, Hartburn Lodge in Stockton has found itself going into the new millennium with it's first ever computer for the youngsters. more about HI-TECH HELP |
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| TRUE GRIT |
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| Tuesday 14 December 1999 |
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HERE it is - Stockton's first real snow fall. Gritters are out working to clear the roads but Council workers are still advising: 'Never assume roads are safe and free from ice even though they appear to be gritted! Always drive with care and attention and keep your speed down!' more about TRUE GRIT |
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| LEANING ON THE LAMPOST AT THE CORNER OF THE STREET |
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| Monday 13 December 1999 |
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A GROUP of enterprising residents have taken full advantage of Stockton Council's 'Millennium Grant' and will be using the money to install a total of 20 bins on various lamposts in the Newtown area of Stockton. more about LEANING ON THE LAMPOST AT THE CORNER OF THE STREET |
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| LIBRARY STAFF GO CHRISTMAS CRACKERS |
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| Monday 13 December 1999 |
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DON'T let the run up to Christmas drive you crackers - staff at Egglescliffe Library will take the pressure off by entertaining kids on Wednesday December 22nd from 2.00pm, while mums chill out with a cuppa. more about LIBRARY STAFF GO CHRISTMAS CRACKERS |
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| COME AND LINK UP WITH THE CHOIR |
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| Friday 10 December 1999 |
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CHILDREN from the Links Primary School choir, Eaglescliffe will be bringing Christmas cheer when they perform on Friday 17th December at Egglescliffe Library at 11.00am - 11.30am. more about COME AND LINK UP WITH THE CHOIR |
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| KINDNESS TO KIDS AT CHRISTMAS |
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| Friday 10 December 1999 |
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STAFF of Stockton's Social Services are absolutely overhwelmed at the generosity of two local businesses. more about KINDNESS TO KIDS AT CHRISTMAS |
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| COUNCIL OFFICES ON THE MOVE |
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| Thursday 09 December 1999 |
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STOCKTON Council's Leisure and Cultural Services divisions have moved to Billingham. more about COUNCIL OFFICES ON THE MOVE |
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| CHRISTMAS CALENDARS - ACROSS THE MILES |
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| Thursday 09 December 1999 |
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CHILDREN from Tilery Primary School will be leaving nothing to chance as they help pack up the treasured calendars they have designed. more about CHRISTMAS CALENDARS - ACROSS THE MILES |
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| SETTING SIGHTS ON SOCIAL SERVICES |
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| Thursday 09 December 1999 |
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STAFF and Officers from Stockton's Social Services engaged in displaying four bold new posters instead of putting up Christmas decorations this year. more about SETTING SIGHTS ON SOCIAL SERVICES |
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| GET ON COURSE IN JANUARY |
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| Wednesday 08 December 1999 |
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THERE IS a whole new range of art courses on offer in the Borough, to start the new year. To discover the artist in yourself, choose from one of the following courses: more about GET ON COURSE IN JANUARY |
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| STOCKTON IN THE HOUSING PREMIER LEAGUE |
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| Wednesday 08 December 1999 |
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WHILST local housing authorities across the country are hearing about their Housing Investment Programme Allocations for 2000/2001, Stockton is celebrating a double whammy. more about STOCKTON IN THE HOUSING PREMIER LEAGUE |
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| THE 'JAMES HERRIOT' OF SCHOOLS PAYS A VISIT |
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| Monday 06 December 1999 |
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GERVASE PHINN, described by the Sunday Express and the 'James Herriot' of schools' will be making a visit to Egglescliffe School library on Thursday 9th December where he will be spending time with pupils for a special Poetry Day. more about THE 'JAMES HERRIOT' OF SCHOOLS PAYS A VISIT |
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| SINGING FOR THEIR SUPPER... |
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| Monday 06 December 1999 |
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PUPILS from Bader Primary school, Thornaby, won't be deterred by the fact that they desperately need extra cash in order to be able to perform at the prestigious Festival Hall in London on 24th January 2000. more about SINGING FOR THEIR SUPPER... |
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| NEW MILLENNIUM - NEW DIRECTION |
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| Monday 06 December 1999 |
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Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre in Stockton is to hold a free 'taster' day next month giving local people the opportunity to see what's going on in the centre and sample some of the courses on offer. more about NEW MILLENNIUM - NEW DIRECTION |
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| MASTERS OF MATHS |
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| Friday 03 December 1999 |
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THE OUT-DATED view that maths is boring has been challenged by a group of local children who are just finishing their first term of 'maths master classes' at a Stockton school. more about MASTERS OF MATHS |
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| WITH A SONG IN THEIR HEARTS - CHOIR OVERJOYED |
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| Friday 03 December 1999 |
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PUPILS of Thornaby's Bader Primary school choir are thrilled at being told the great news that they have been invited to perform at The Festival Hall, London on January 24th, 2000. more about WITH A SONG IN THEIR HEARTS - CHOIR OVERJOYED |
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