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News from January 2008 |
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| A Chinese take-away with a difference |
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| Thursday 31 January 2008 |
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EVERYONE is welcome to pop into Stockton Library between 12.30 and 2.30pm as the Library Service will be promoting all things Chinese. more about A Chinese take-away with a difference |
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| Join the green gym for a winter work out |
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| Thursday 31 January 2008 |
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IF you?re still trying to shed those pounds after the excesses of Christmas why not join a Winter Work Out at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park and help the environment at the same time. more about Join the green gym for a winter work out |
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| Be a busy bird with craft session |
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| Wednesday 30 January 2008 |
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WITH spring just around the corner two Borough parks are giving visitors the chance to help their feathered friends with a series of craft sessions. more about Be a busy bird with craft session |
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| Top scores for Council in value for money league |
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| Wednesday 30 January 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council gives some of the best value for money of any council in the country, and performs best of all in managing its resources, independent inspectors say. more about Top scores for Council in value for money league |
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| Have your say on leisure proposals |
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| Tuesday 29 January 2008 |
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PEOPLE across the Borough are being asked for their views on plans for new facilities at Stockton's Splash Leisure Centre. more about Have your say on leisure proposals |
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| Viva Espana - Right here in Stockton |
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| Tuesday 29 January 2008 |
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YOU are invited to raise your glass and enjoy an evening relaxing and enjoying the wines from Spain. more about Viva Espana - Right here in Stockton |
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| Opening new doors with supervisor course |
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| Tuesday 29 January 2008 |
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PEOPLE can learn how to keep others safe while working as qualified Door Supervisors when a popular course returns. more about Opening new doors with supervisor course |
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| Take the first steps to a healthier life |
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| Monday 28 January 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council's Sports Development Team is calling on everybody to step on up to the Stockton Baptist Tabernacle this Friday and take the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle. more about Take the first steps to a healthier life |
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| Start talking rubbish - your views on waste services wanted |
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| Friday 25 January 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council is asking residents to give their views on its waste management and recycling services. more about Start talking rubbish - your views on waste services wanted |
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| Winter wildlife at woodland parks |
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| Friday 25 January 2008 |
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WOODLAND, winter wildlife and night-time creatures are just some of the things visitors to several Borough parks can discover next month thanks to a series of guided walks. more about Winter wildlife at woodland parks |
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| See the night sky with Wynyard Planetarium |
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| Thursday 24 January 2008 |
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ALIEN planets, stars and eclipses are just some of the possible sights you can see during February when Wynyard Woodland Park Planetarium holds three public events. more about See the night sky with Wynyard Planetarium |
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| Heritage grants for Stockton businesses |
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| Thursday 24 January 2008 |
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THE historic character of Stockton Town Centre will be enhanced thanks to partnership between Stockton Council and English Heritage. more about Heritage grants for Stockton businesses |
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| Green Bean is new on the scene |
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| Thursday 24 January 2008 |
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A NEW café in Stockton's Cultural Quarter will provide the perfect place to relax while enjoying a cuppa. more about Green Bean is new on the scene |
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| Fit 2 push for mums |
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| Thursday 24 January 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council's Sports Development team is urging new mums (and not so new!) to come along and join in a new post-natal exercise class with a difference. more about Fit 2 push for mums |
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| Calling all clubs and coaches |
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| Wednesday 23 January 2008 |
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STOCKTON Sports Development is calling for nominations as it celebrates its fifth annual Club and Coach Awards evening on Wednesday, 14 May 2008 and is calling for nominations. more about Calling all clubs and coaches |
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| Posters - to prove a point |
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| Wednesday 23 January 2008 |
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YOUNGSTERS from primary schools across Stockton Borough will be celebrating at a special fun-day event, at Hays Travel in Billingham town centre, when the winner of a special poster competition will be revealed. more about Posters - to prove a point |
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| The wheels on the bus go round and round |
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| Wednesday 23 January 2008 |
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PUPILS at the Links Primary School, Eaglescliffe, are in for a treat on Wednesday, 23 January, when a very special bus will be coming to their school. more about The wheels on the bus go round and round |
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| Consultation on Parkview Residential Care Home |
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| Tuesday 22 January 2008 |
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A PERIOD of consultation looking at future services at Thornaby?s Parkview Residential Care Home is now underway. more about Consultation on Parkview Residential Care Home |
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| Break the law - pay the penalty |
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| Tuesday 22 January 2008 |
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A STOCKTON woman was prosecuted by Stockton Council today, (22 January) at Teesside Magistrates Court, for dumping her household refuse in the backyard of a nearby empty property. more about Break the law - pay the penalty |
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| Stockton man fined for throwing out refuse too early |
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| Tuesday 22 January 2008 |
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Ignoring warnings about not throwing out his rubbish too early has cost a Stockton man £240. more about Stockton man fined for throwing out refuse too early |
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| First access point opens at Ingleby Barwick |
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| Tuesday 22 January 2008 |
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Stockton Council has launched its first Access Point at Tesco in Ingleby Barwick. more about First access point opens at Ingleby Barwick |
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| Watch the Birdie! |
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| Monday 21 January 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council's Technical Services Division will be installing a new Puffin Crossing near Holy Trinity and Rosehill Infants School in Hartburn, Stockton. more about Watch the Birdie! |
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| Publicise your event |
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| Monday 21 January 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council's Events Team is calling for all sports groups, clubs and associations and organisations to send them details of any forthcoming events in 2008 to be entered into the Council?s events leaflet listings - free of charge. more about Publicise your event |
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| Seeking your view on traveller transit site |
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| Friday 18 January 2008 |
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RESIDENTS, businesses and travellers are being asked for their views on the proposed site for a Traveller Transit Site in Stockton Borough. more about Seeking your view on traveller transit site |
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| Registrars go mobile |
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| Friday 18 January 2008 |
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REGISTRARS at Stockton Council are swapping their ink pens for laptops to offer greater choice and convenience for people registering a birth or death. more about Registrars go mobile |
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| Building confidence with adult education |
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| Friday 18 January 2008 |
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Stockton Council's Adult Education Service is running a course to help people boost their confidence and self-esteem. more about Building confidence with adult education |
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| Getting well @ work |
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| Friday 18 January 2008 |
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STAFF at Stockton Council are being encouraged to get healthy this month with walks, blood pressure testing, working challenges and fruit smoothie tasters. more about Getting well @ work |
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| Do a course and be inspired |
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| Thursday 17 January 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council's Adult Education service has lined up a host of top local experts as tutors for its new range of specialist weekend and one-day courses designed to inspire people in all walks of life. more about Do a course and be inspired |
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| Explore New Horizons at gallery |
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| Thursday 17 January 2008 |
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VISITORS to Billingham Art Gallery can discover the landscapes and people of Teesside with a new photography exhibition from local artists starting next week. more about Explore New Horizons at gallery |
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| Books good to me! |
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| Thursday 17 January 2008 |
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A MASSIVE 99.8 per cent of young Stockton bookworms have rated Stockton?s libraries as good or OK ? just short of 100 per cent! more about Books good to me! |
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| Stepping out for a healthy walk |
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| Thursday 17 January 2008 |
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SHAKE off those winter blues with a riverside walk taking in some of the Borough's most impressive scenery. more about Stepping out for a healthy walk |
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| Spend Sunday in the country |
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| Thursday 17 January 2008 |
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THERE'S the chance to help Stockton Borough Council's Countryside Rangers and volunteers with a day of conservation tasks at Billingham Beck Valley Country Park on offer this Sunday, 20 January. more about Spend Sunday in the country |
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| Be inspired with Ebay |
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| Thursday 17 January 2008 |
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IF YOU?VE never heard of Ebay, Stockton Council?s Adult Education Service can enlighten you and introduce you to a whole new world. more about Be inspired with Ebay |
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| Coming up - a bit of down under |
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| Thursday 17 January 2008 |
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A TASTE of Australia is coming to Stockton with an Australian wine tasting evening organised by Stockton Council?s Adult Education Service. more about Coming up - a bit of down under |
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| Avison ensemble return to Preston Hall |
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| Wednesday 09 January 2008 |
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THE ever-popular Avison Ensemble make a welcome return to Preston Hall Museum on Saturday, 26 January. more about Avison ensemble return to Preston Hall |
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| More than just 'Bass'ics |
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| Tuesday 08 January 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council?s Adult Education Service is offering a one-day bass guitar course for more advanced musicians on Saturday, January 26, at Billingham Community Centre. more about More than just 'Bass'ics |
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| Help rangers conserve the countryside |
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| Tuesday 08 January 2008 |
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VOLUNTEERS have another chance to experience the work of Countryside Rangers with a day of conservation tasks. more about Help rangers conserve the countryside |
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| Access Point - Open for business |
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| Monday 07 January 2008 |
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Stockton Council has joined forces with Tesco in Ingleby Barwick to launch the first Access Point ? a new way for people to find out about Council services. more about Access Point - Open for business |
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| Mark of success for Westlands School |
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| Monday 07 January 2008 |
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PUPILS, staff and parents are celebrating after Westlands School received the national Sportsmark Award. more about Mark of success for Westlands School |
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