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Take me to the Forest Festival
5th March-5th November 2025
Venue: Errington Woods
Address: Errington Woods, Guisborough TS11 8AN
On these few short days in May, when the veil is thinnest between our world and one where nature reigns wild and free, let us take your hand and take you to the forest. This is a world steeped in symbolism,...
WOODLAND WELLBEING SESSION (for parent/carers)
1st May-1st December 2025
Venue: Flatts Lane Centre & Guisborough Forest & Walkway
Baby Rhymetime (Mondays)
1st September-20th October 2025
Time: 11 - 11.30AM
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW
Bond with your baby through rhymes, songs and stories in Thornaby Central Library's Imagination Station. A specially designed multi-sensory rhymetime for non walkers. Suitable for ages 0 - 1 year. Term...
Rhymetime (Mondays)
1st September-20th October 2025
Time: 9.30 - 10.15AM
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session start date.
Rhymetime (Mondays)
1st September-20th October 2025
Time: 10 - 10.45AM
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Registration opens 6 days prior to the session starts.
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Early checks can spot hidden issues like myopia or lazy eye, and NHS tests are free for all children under 16.
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Tesco’s Fruit & Veg for Schools programme will be extended another year.
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