Launch Event
Contents
LAUNCH EVENT
Launch Event
1
Exhibitions
2-5
Open Days Behind Closed Doors
6 - 10
Listings
12 - 13
Discover Middlesbrough Events
11 - 20
Spoken Word/ Literature/Theatre
20 - 25
Guided Walks & Runs
26 - 28
MYPLACE
Mon 14 Oct | 6pm • FREE Discover Middlesbrough is this year launched in MyPlace, the multimillion pound state of the art venue and activity centre for and largely designed by young people. Myplace is housed in the old Custom House building, a rare survivor of the old original planned town of the early 19th century but now with a key role in Middlesbrough’s future. Enjoy live music, and refreshments before a free tour of the building and facilities.
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INSTRUMENTS OF MEDIEVAL TORTURE DORMAN MUSEUM LINTHORPE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH
LONG HALLOWEEN 2 GALLERY TS1
MAGGIE CULLEN SOME THINGS ARE MORE PRECIOUS BECAUSE THEY DON’T LAST LONG TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY CONSTANTINE GALLERY, GROUND FLOOR OF MIDDLESBROUGH TOWER
MON - FRI 9AM - 5PM UNTIL 25TH OCT FREE Maggie’s work is inspired by people, reflecting our stories and bizarre behaviours. She uses a variety of found materials, mainly paper but also natural plant and tree waste materials gathered from the forest floor or moorland and reconstructs them to make human forms. Open to all. No need to book, just call in.
57 CORPORATION ROAD,
(Last admission to exhibition 3.30pm) Adults £3 (conc £2) Under 10s + carers free
MIDDLESBROUGH
MON - SAT 10AM - 4PM 1ST OCT - 31ST OCT FREE Artist John Louis Higgins hijacks October in the name of Halloween 2013, with a series of scary, creepy, weird and wonderful events all month. Middlesbrough will be the base of operations for this festive terrorist, striking across Teesside at a series of venues. The artist’s main exhibition, ‘People Tied to Chairs in Party Masks’, will be showing all month at Gallery TS1, a gallery and shop showcasing emerging and established artists from Teesside. For more clues and information about Long Halloween 2, go into Gallery TS1, or visit Gallery TS1’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/GalleryTS1 Open to all. No need to book, just call in.
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TUES - SUN 10AM - 4.30PM UNTIL 31 DEC
This fascinating exhibition takes a look at one of the darkest chapters in human history and discusses the horror that one person can inflict on another in the name of ‘justice’. It includes displays of over 50 replica torture methods based on objects that have been collected by private collectors and historians across Europe. These include famous contraptions such as the Interrogation Seat, the Witches Chair, the Rack and the notorious Iron Maiden.
Arts Exhibitions & Events
TEESSIDE NATURALLY ARTWORK BY DENNIS RODDAM CAPTAIN COOK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM STEWART PARK
9.30AM - 4.30PM TUES - SUN UNTIL 3RD NOV Exhibition free, entry to main museum £2 adults, £1 children & concessions
CLAES OLDENBURG
THE BOTTLE OF NOTES 20 YEARS ON MIMA CENTRE SQUARE, MIDDLESBROUGH
TUES, WED, FRI, SAT 10-4.30PM THURS 10AM – 7PM SUN 12-4PM UNTIL 23 JAN 2014 FREE
Acrylics, watercolours, lino printing and printed ceramic tiles by Middlesbrough-born artist Dennis Roddam. The theme of nature is the focus of this exhibition with inspiration taken directly from some of the Dorman Museum’s finest local taxidermy specimens, a few of which are on display to compliment Dennis’s outstanding work. Contact reception 01642 311 211
An exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of Middlesbrough’s iconic Bottle of Notes sculpture. An opportunity to celebrate this unique public work of art, trace its history inspired by Captain Cook, and interpret it for a new generation. 01642 726 720 • www.visitmima.com
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THE STORY OF CAPTAIN COOK CAPTAIN COOK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM STEWART PARK
TUES - SUN 9.30AM - 4.30PM UNTIL 3RD NOV Exhibition free, entry to main museum £2 adults, £1 children & concessions A redisplay of the Cook story, featuring sections from his birth in Marton, early life in Great Ayton, Staithes,Whitby and his epic three voyages across the Pacific Ocean until his death in Hawaii. Historic and modern collections from Oceania, costumes and films, to natural history specimens. Organised groups 12+ Contact reception 01642 311 211
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PENCIL AND PAPER JAM GRANTHAM & BECKI HARPER DORMAN MUSEUM OPEN GALLERY, 1ST FLOOR, DORMAN MUSEUM
9.30-4.30PM UNTIL 3RD JANUARY FREE Jam Grantham and Becki Harper are both ex Cleveland College of Art & Design students specialising in pencil drawings and illustration. Their portfolio of work has a refreshingly playful tone. This is a selling exhibition and a chance to invest in local artists.
LINTHORPE ART POTTERY DORMAN MUSEUM GROUND FLOOR CORRIDOR
9.30AM – 4.30PM UNTIL 31ST JANUARY FREE
Aided by national and local funding, the museum has purchased a collection of works by Christopher Dresser, the founder of Linthorpe Pottery. As work progresses to redesign the existing Linthorpe gallery to incorporate the new collection, a small selection of Linthorpe Pottery is on display in the ground floor corridor. Open to all - Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Arts Exhibitions & Events
: William Tilly er in his stu dio (c) eve
Picture credits photography
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ny 25, 2010, Watercolo
William Tillyer, The Balco
courtesy of Bernard
Jacobson Gallery
Fri 25 Oct
WILLIAM TILLYER MIMA - CENTRE SQUARE, MIDDLESBROUGH TUES, WED, FRI, SAT 10 - 4.30PM THURS 10AM – 7PM • SUN 12 NOON - 4PM RUNS UNTIL 25TH OCT - 9TH FEB FREE mima gives over all its major gallery spaces to the work of Middlesbroughborn William Tillyer in the largest presentation of a single artist at mima since the gallery’s opening in 2007. Celebrate over 100 watercolours and other works of an astonishingly talented local artist admired by artists, critics and collectors worldwide, including David Bowie. 01642 726 720 • www.visitmima.com
Fri 25 Oct THE TYRANNY OF THE PICTURE PLANE AND OTHER PRESSURE TOOLS WILLIAM TILLYER PLATFORM A GALLERY RAILWAY STATION, ZETLAND ROAD
TUES - SAT • 10AM - 4PM 25TH OCT - 9TH FEB FREE
“Many people think he is the finest painter in Britain. Many people may be right. He’s called William Tillyer.” Brian Appleyard, The Sunday Times.
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Tues 15 + Thurs 17 Oct TEESSIDE ARCHIVES BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR TEESSIDE ARCHIVES
TUES 15TH OCT 1.30PM THURS 17TH OCT 10.30AM FREE Teesside Archives collects and preserves archival material from churches, official and private sources. Anyone interested in the history of the area or who wishes to research their family history will find a great deal of useful information. Book by calling 01642 248 321 or email teesside_archives@ middlesbrough.gov.uk
Tues 15 Oct LARCHFIELD COMMUNITY OPEN DAY AT THE FARM AND CAFÉ STOKESLEY ROAD, HEMLINGTON
10AM - 12.30PM 1.30PM – 4 PM FREE
At Larchfield Community, on the edge of Middlesbrough we provide support to over 20 people with a learning disability, and offer day placements to people all over Teesside. Come along and enjoy a stroll around our 160 acre farm and see our cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens, and enjoy lunch in our cafe. Take the opportunity to see our craft workshop in action and the display of craft work for sale. Contact Rachel Willis on 01642 579 800 or Rachel.Willis@cvt.org.uk
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Weds 16 + Thurs 17 Oct WILLIAM LANE FOUNDRY FORTY FOOT ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH
1PM FREE A great opportunity to visit Middlesbrough’s historic Foundry. You will see the original Foundry building dating from 1890, old coke fired furnaces and tour the modern facilities. Watch moulds being made by hand and hot metal casting at close quarters. Booking required via Town Hall Booking Office 01642 729 729. Max group of 12. Stout shoes required.
Open Days/Behind Closed Doors
Sat 19 Oct DUNDAS HOUSE NAVIGATOR NORTH OPEN STUDIOS/ROOFTOP VIEW
Mon 21 + Mon 28 Oct MYPLACE
ABOVE DUNDAS ARCADE
CUSTOM HOUSE, NORTH STREET
Enjoy a panoramic view over Middlesbrough and meet the artists. With over 30 visual artists resident in spaces across Tees Valley, Navigator North will be opening its doors to visitors for the first time. Meet a range of artists from photographers, to sculptors and painters. Visit artist studios, see our event spaces and maybe even make a print in The Print Room. Navigator North, are an arts organisation which aims to ‘explore the connections between artists, spaces and audiences.’
Tours of Myplace, a state-of-the art £4.3 million venue and activity centre whose internal design and programme was created by young people for young people. Housed in the Customs House, one of the oldest surviving buildings of the original planned town and now very much supporting the future of Middlesbrough.
1PM - 6.00PM FREE
FREE drop in event, great views over Middlesbrough Everyone welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
10AM - 12PM/2PM - 4PM FREE
Open to all.
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Tues 22 Oct
FABRICK AND BRASSERIE AT HUDSON’S QUAY TOUR OF FABRICK GROUP BUILDING FOLLOWED BY DINNER AT BRASSERIE HUDSON QUAY 5.30PM - £6 PER PERSON Based in Middlehaven overlooking the picturesque Hudson Quay, find a true hidden gem of our town with Discover Middlesbrough. Visiting Fabrick Housing Group main office at 2 Hudson Quay, you will be taken on a tour around the contemporary and vibrant award winning office space then wined and dined at Middlesbrough’s hottest new restaurant - Brasserie Hudson Quay. Taste a slice of Europe with fresh Italian pasta and a glass of vino to wash it down, then why not take a seat on the welcoming patio where you may even spot a seal or two! Open to all (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Booking Details: Contact We Do on 01642 224 706 to book your place.
Fri 25 Oct
MIMA
DISCOVER MIDDLESBROUGH SPECIAL BEHIND THE SCENES COLLECTION STORE TOUR CENTRE SQUARE, MIDDLESBROUGH 2PM- 3PM FREE
With a special focus on Middlesbrough, come along to this fascinating look at Middlesbrough’s collection of art and craft held in mima’s stores and find out more about the works and artists who make up the collection 01642 726 720 • www.visitmima.com
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Open Days/Behind Closed Doors
Sat 26 Oct STEWART PARK STABLEYARD TOUR STEWART PARK 11AM - 1PM 2PM - 4PM - £1.65
Sat 26 Oct GILKES STREET ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO DAY AND EXHIBITION GILKES STREET STUDIOS
Join us on this small tour of the Stableyard developments at Stewart Park. Find out the history behind the buildings that have been hidden for many years! Please note this is a bookable tour. Bookable tour. To make your booking please call 01642 300 202.
11AM - 3PM FREE To mark the anniversary of the formation of Gilkes Street Artists, an Open Studio Day and the exhibition ‘One Year On’ will take place on Saturday 26 October at Gilkes Street Artists. All Welcome. The exhibition continues until 9 November. Open to all.
Sat 26 Oct DORMAN MUSEUM BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MUSEUM LINTHORPE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH 10AM - 11AM FREE A rare opportunity to find out what’s behind those closed doors at the museum. To make your booking please call Dorman Museum on 01642 813781. Open to all, children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Mon 28 Oct MFC RIVERSIDE STADIUM TOURS MIDDLESBROUGH FOOTBALL CLUB STARTING AT CLUB SHOP
10AM - 2PM - £1
Sat 26 Oct PLATFORM ARTS OPEN STUDIOS MIDDLESBROUGH RAILWAY STATION 10AM - 4PM FREE Platform Arts Studios will be open to the public. Artists will be present in their studios situated in the old parcel store at Middlesbrough Railway Station. The open day coincides with the William Tillyer exhibition: “The Tyranny of the Picture Plane and Other Pressure Tools” at the adjoining Platform A gallery which opens on 24th October.
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Wonderful 1 hour tour of the Riverside Stadium; see everywhere from boardroom to changing rooms. Finish with a visit to the fantastic Generation Red Family Zone. You can book ahead by emailing: supporters@mfc.co.uk or call 08444 996 789
Tues 29 Oct BOHO ONE TOUR BRIDGE ST WEST, MIDDLESBROUGH 11AM + 2PM FREE Tour of the flagship building of Middlesbrough’s new exciting Boho Zone; the digital, creative and business hub of the Tees Valley. Boho One sits on an impressive site on Bridge Street West in central Middlesbrough, on the borders of the Middlehaven regeneration area and just yards from the railway station. It has been designed to be the ‘heart’ of the Boho Zone – the commercial quarter for the town’s digital media, digital technology and creative sectors. Meet at reception. No need to book.
Discover Middlesbrough Events
Weds 16 Oct TEA DANCE DISCOVER MIDDLESBROUGH SPECIAL INCLUDES TOUR OF TOWN HALL MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL 1.30PM - 4PM - £2.50 October’s Tea Dance will be a Discover Middlesbrough Special with the North East Film Archive joining the programme, screening films celebrating the heritage of Middlesbrough. A tour of the Town Hall will be available at 1.30pm. Tickets Available from Town Hall Box Office on 01642 729 729
Weds 16 Oct NORTH EAST FILM ARCHIVE WORLD PREMIERE MIDDLESBROUGH ON FILM MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL 7PM - £2.00 Ports and pubs, shops and ships, civic pride and Charlton’s champions: the North East Film Archive brings you the life, landscape and culture of Middlesbrough captured on film over the last century. From the opening of the Transporter Bridge in 1911 to the closing of the last men only pub in 1965, royal visits, market day and life on the River Tees over the years. Come and enjoy a nostalgic Middlesbrough film show set against the dramatic back drop of the Town Hall. Tickets Available from Town Hall Box Office on 01642 729 729
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14 Oct
Launch Event
My Place
6pm
15 Oct
Open Day at the Farm
Larchfield Community
10am + 1.30pm
Behind the Scenes Tour
Teesside Archives
1.30pm
Tour of William Lane Foundry
William Lane Foundry
1pm
Talk: William Fallows
Teesside Archives
1.30pm
Tea Dance: Discover Middlesbrough Special
Middlesbrough Town Hall
1.30pm
Public Screening of nefa and town hall tour
Middlesbrough Town Hall
7pm
Behind the Scenes Tour
Teesside Archives
10.30am
Transporter Bridge 102nd Birthday Celebrations
Transporter Bridge Visitors’ Centre
10.30am
Tour of William Lane Foundry
William Lane Foundry
1pm
Memories of Middlesbrough Meeting
mima
5pm
The Nightingale of South Bank
Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt
7.30pm
Book of the Month ‘LIVE’ and Joan Clark
Boro Bookworm, Forbes Building
10am
Talk: The Neglected Child
Middlesbrough College
12.30pm
Walk: Middlehaven, Past, Present & Future
Middlesbrough College
10am
Walk: The Black Light Engine Roam
Linthorpe Cemetery
11am
Navigator North Open Studios/Rooftop View
Dundas House, Dundas Arcade
1pm
Farmers’ Market and Craft Fair
Stewart Park (Visitor Centre)
11am
Middlesbrough 1913 Tour
Middlesbrough College
1pm
Classical Cafe
Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt
3pm
21 Oct
Tour around My Place
My Place
10am + 2pm
22 Oct
Walk: Imagine Middlesbrough
Stewart Park Car Park
10am
Lindisfarne Gospels ‘Show and Tell’ Session
Middlesbrough Central Library
2.30pm
Tour of Fabrick Group followed by dinner
Fabrick and Brasserie
5.30pm
Getting Ready for Christmas
Percy
10.30am
Walk: Linthorpe Cemetery & Hebrew Prayer House
Linthorpe Cemetery
11.30am
Talk: The Story of Middlesbrough Dock
Teesside Archives
1.30pm
I Love Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Theatre
7.30pm
The Electric Kool-Aid Cabaret of Spoken Word
Westgarth Social Club
7.30pm
Talk: Handling of Documents
Teesside Archives
2.30pm
Launch of William Tillyer exhibition
Platform A
TBC
My Writing – international poetry night
Teesside University
5.30pm
Launch of William Tillyer exhibition
mima
6pm
16 Oct
17 Oct
18 Oct
19 Oct
20 Oct
23 Oct
24 Oct
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Event Listing
25 Oct
26 Oct
27 Oct
28 Oct
29 Oct
30 Oct
31 Oct
William Tillyer in conversation
mima
Discover Middlesbrough collection stores tour
mima
2pm
Talk: ‘Cook, the Maori and the Grass Cove Massacre 1773’
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
2pm
12pm
Magical History Bus Tour
Dorman Museum
10am
Conference: Captain Cook Society
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
10am
Wild Halloween Weekend
RSPB Salthome
10am
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
Dorman Museum
10am
Open Studio
Platform A Gallery
10am
Open Studio Day and Exhibition
Gilkes Street Studios
11am
Stableyard Tour
Stewart Park
11am + 2pm
mima LIVE #3 – Live music & film
mima
5pm
Transporter Bridge Bungee Jump
Transporter Bridge
9am
Captain Cook Birthday Fun Relay
Stewart Park
10am
Wild Halloween Weekend
RSPB Salthome
10am
Tours of Middlesbrough Football Club
MFC Riverside Stadium
10am
Tour around My Place
My Place
10am + 2pm
Talk: Khadim Hussain – Going for a Curry
Boro Bookworm, Forbes Building
3pm
Happy Birthday Captain Cook
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
11am
Walk around Fairy Dell
Fairy Dell
11am
Boho One Tour
Boho One
11am + 2pm
Autumnal Art
Stewart Park
12pm
Talk: “Dr Dresser’s Dream”
Dorman Museum
2pm
Make a recycled Halloween mobile
Percy
10.30am
Spooky Crafts
Dorman Museum
1pm
Khadim Hussain’s Boro Football poems book launch
Boro Bookworm, Forbes Building
2pm
Memories are Made of This
Middlesbrough Theatre
2.30pm + 7.30pm
Run: Halloween Handicap (5k) and Relay Run
Hemlington Lake
6.15pm
Norah Hill – Poetry writing workshop
Boro Bookworm
10am
Pumpkin Carving
Stewart Park
10am + 2pm
Davey Jones’s Locker: Crafts from the Deep
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
1pm
Halloween Haunts
Dorman Museum
4pm + 5pm
For exhibitions see ‘exhibitions’ section. Memories of Middlesbrough has an exhibition in mima events room for a week from 17 Oct - 23 Oct For prices and further information refer to relevant colour coded section.
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Tues 17 Oct TRANSPORTER BRIDGE 102ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TRANSPORTER BRIDGE VISITOR CENTRE 10:30AM FREE The Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre will play host to a free talk The Tees Transporter Bridge Through Time, providing a fascinating insight into the history of the Bridge and how the landmark has developed over the past century. The talk will be followed by tea, coffee, cake, a ground tour and trip on the gondola (subject to construction works) for those in attendance. No need to book.
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Sat 16 Nov WORLD WAR 1 TELL US YOUR FAMILY’S STORY MIDDLESBROUGH CENTRAL LIBRARY 10.30AM - 3PM FREE In 2014 Middlesbrough will be staging a commemorative exhibition at the Dorman Museum and a large scale event to mark the centenary of the start of WW1. We would like the public to share their families’ stories of what they did in the war and to bring along material that could be used in the displays.
Thurs 17 Oct MEMORIES OF MIDDLESBROUGH MEET UP MIMA EVENTS ROOM TOP FLOOR 5PM - 7PM FREE EXHIBITION: THURS 17 - WEDS 23 OCT DURING NORMAL MIMA OPENING HOURS Memories of Middlesbrough Facebook group invite you to come along and share your memories & stories at this informal meeting. Please feel free to bring along any photos or memorabilia you would like to share. Contact Memories of Middlesbrough via their facebook page
Discover Middlesbrough Events
Sun 20 Oct CLASSICAL CAFÉ MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL CRYPT 3PM - 4PM £3, UNDER 12’S FREE Enjoy classical music in a more informal and relaxed environment whilst enjoying coffee and cake as you listen! Ideal if you find the format of classical concerts a bit intimidating, are new to concert going, or you simply fancy a change. Tickets Available from Town Hall Box Office on 01642 729 729
Sun 20 Oct FARMERS MARKET AND CRAFT FAIR STEWART PARK BOLCKOW VISITOR CENTRE 11AM - 3PM FREE All are invited to attend a Farmers Market and Craft Fair held in the Henry Bolckow Visitor Centre and featuring a variety of stalls. For more information on the market contact Nicky Morgan on 01642 515 643.
Tues 22 Oct SHOW & TELL RARE AND INTERESTING STOCK BASED AROUND THE LINDISFARNE GOSPELS MIDDLESBROUGH REFERENCE LIBRARY 2.30PM TO 3.30PM The Lindisfarne Gospels have returned to the north-east this summer and in this special show & tell session Middlesbrough Library will allow us to peer behind the scenes at rare and interesting stock, based around the Lindisfarne Gospels and other related items Open to all. No need to book, just call in.
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Thurs 24 Oct WILLIAM TILLYER EXHIBITION LAUNCH Weds 23 Oct GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS PERCY - 2 CARCUT ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH 10.30AM - 2PM - £2.00 INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS Come along and make some Christmas decorations by reusing materials usually sent to landfill. Adults to book ring 01642 909 054 or email percymiddlesbrough@gmail. com
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MIMA, CENTRE SQUARE 6PM - 8PM FREE
Thurs 24 Oct THE TYRANNY OF THE PICTURE PLANE AND OTHER PRESSURE TOOLS LAUNCH WILLIAM TILLYER PLATFORM A GALLERY
mima gives over all its major gallery spaces to the work of Middlesbrough-born William Tillyer in the largest presentation of a single artist at mima since the gallery’s opening in 2007. Celebrate the work of an astonishingly talented local artist admired by artists, critics and collectors worldwide including David Bowie. 01642 726 720 • www.visitmima.com
RAILWAY STATION, ZETLAND ROAD
TUES - SAT 10AM - 4PM 25TH OCT - 9TH FEB FREE
“One of the most intelligently original – and entertaining – painters of our time” - Norbert Lynton, Author of The Story of Modern Art.
Discover Middlesbrough Events
Sat 26 Oct MAGICAL HISTORY BUS TOUR WITH THE 500 GROUP DORMAN MUSEUM
Sat 26 + Sun 27 Oct WILD HALLOWEEN WEEKEND RSPB SALTHOLME 10AM - 3PM CHARGES APPLY Come face-to-face with tiny bats and humongous spiders and have fun with creative crafts, spectacular tales and outdoor trails. Find out more about the weird and wonderful creatures that make their home at Saltholme and beyond, with handson wildlife workshops. Children’s author, Chris Connaughton, will be running storytelling sessions throughout the event. See website for details. No need to book, open to all, drop in anytime. www.rspb.org.uk/saltholme
10AM - 2PM FREE
Sat 26 Oct CONFERENCE CAPTAIN COOK SOCIETY CAPTAIN COOK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, STEWART PARK 10AM - 4PM FREE EVENT TO MEMBERS NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Annual conference of the international Captain Cook Society, featuring talks by members and guest speakers on a diverse range of interesting and unusual Cookrelated topics, based on original and new research.
A four hour tour of interesting buildings and places in and around Middlesbrough, using a vintage bus which used to ply the routes of Middlesbrough in times past. An opportunity to learn about the history of Middlesbrough Dock – including the story of the riots that took place during its construction – as well as to learn about the transformation taking place today as part of the Middlehaven regeneration scheme and to view the building described by one visitor as a ‘tardis’ because behind its doors it holds so many exciting facilities and opportunities for local people! Open to all, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre booking essential as limited capacity. Pre book at the ticket office at the town hall on 01642 729 729
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Tues 29 Oct HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAPTAIN COOK CAPTAIN COOK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, STEWART PARK
Sat 26 Oct MIMA LIVE #3 MIMA 5.00PM - 11PM - £5 mima LIVE #3 features a Teesside Festival. Featuring a special 3 hour musical performance of one-off collaborations between the finest musicians with a Teesside postcode. Tickets Available from Town Hall Box Office on 01642 729 729
11AM - 3PM ADMISSION TO MUSEUM HALF PRICE (50P DONATIONS FOR CRAFT ACTIVITY WELCOME) A session to mark the 285th birthday of the great explorer, featuring a storyteller, trail, face painting and, of course, a birthday cake! No booking required.
Tues 29 Oct AUTUMNAL ART STEWART PARK 12 NOON - 2.00PM £1.65 PER CHILD Come down to the park and make some colourful pieces of art to take home or leave in the park, using all the natural materials we find around us. No booking required.
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Weds 30 Oct MAKE A HALLOWEEN MOBILE FROM RECYCLED RESOURCES PERCY 2 CARCUT ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH 10.30AM - 2PM - £2
Thurs 31 Oct DAVEY JONES’ LOCKER CREEPY CRAFTS FROM THE DEEP Weds 30 Oct SPOOKY CRAFTS DORMAN MUSEUM EDUCATION SUITE 1PM - 3PM FREE
INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS Make a Halloween mobile from recycled resources with Percy Middlesbrough, a Community Interest Company run by volunteers, that collect items from local companies and business’ to provide an array of unusual items to be used as arts and crafts resources by members. By encouraging reuse rather than throwing away it is helping to save the environment.
Get into the Halloween spirit with our ghoulish crafts.
CAPTAIN COOK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, STEWART PARK 1PM - 3PM ADMISSION TO MUSEUM HALF PRICE (50P DONATIONS FOR CRAFT ACTIVITY WELCOME) Halloween event featuring family fun activities for all ages. No booking required.
Open to all, children must be accompanied by an adult. Just drop in.
For Families - To book ring 01642 909 054 or email percymiddlesbrough@ gmail.com
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Thurs 31 Oct PUMPKIN CARVING AND HALLOWEEN CRAFTS STEWART PARK 10AM - 12PM 2PM - 4PM - £3 Pick your pumpkin and get carving out the most ghoulish design you can conjure! Halloween themed arts and crafts also included. Pumpkin and all materials included in price. Booking essential. To make your booking please ring 01642 300 202. Al children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended age 5+
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Spoken Word/Literature/Theatre
Thurs 17 Oct THE NIGHTINGALE OF SOUTH BANK MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL CRYPT
Thurs 31 Oct HALLOWEEN HAUNTS DORMAN MUSEUM 4PM - 4.45PM 5PM - 5.45PM £2 PER CHILD Light hearted family fun in our chamber of horrors. Limited space available Dorman Museum Phil Philo. 01642 813 781. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No organised groups.
7.30PM - £12 (CONC £10) Florence Easton was born in 1882 in South Bank, Middlesbrough and after training at the Royal Academy at the turn of the 20th century she went on to become one of the most versatile English opera singers. In this special show Helena Leonard will sing many of Florence’s famous arias as she tells the fascinating story of ‘The Nightingale of South Bank.’ Book at box office, or by calling 01642 729 729, or at www. middlesbroughtownhallonline.co.uk
Spoken Word/Literature/Theatre
Fri 18 Oct BOOK OF THE MONTH WITH SOUTHSIDE BROADCASTING’S ALEX LEWCZUK Fri 18 Oct JOAN CLARK POETRY ABOUT MIDDLESBROUGH featuring special broadcast of Book of the Month – see previous entry
BORO BOOKWORM FORBES BUILDING 10AM - 12 NOON FREE Joan Clarke was born and bred in Middlesbrough and has been writing poetry for most of her life. Her two published works ‘Poems of the Past’ and ‘Going Home’ have their roots strongly embedded in Teesside pride and reflects the many changing faces of Teesside.
BORO BOOKWORM FORBES BUILDING 10.30AM - 11AM FREE Hosted by top local author Jennie Finch and featuring Alex Lewczuk, the much loved ‘Book of the Month’ show and podcast is taking its team away from its usual Southside Broadcasting base at the James Cook University Hospital to celebrate Discover Middlesbrough, focussing on the classic text Daphne Du Maurier’s ‘Jamaica Inn’. Free to attend event and your chance to take part in and meet the authors/ presenters. LIVE RADIO BROADCAST/PODCAST http://southsidebroadcasting. podbean.com/category/book-ofthe-month/
Weds 23 Oct I MIDDLESBROUGH MIDDLESBROUGH THEATRE 7.30PM - £12 (CONC £10) Forget Paul Rodgers, Bob Mortimer and Chris Rea, Middlesbrough’s latest sensation and runner up from TV’s Pop Idol, Darren Dawes, is about to officially open the charity shop, but the discovery of a gun, a ski mask and a stack of fifty pound notes, throws a spanner in the works. Book at box office, or by calling 01642 815 181, or at www. middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
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Wed 23 Oct EK ZUBAN PRESENTS THE ELECTRIC KOOLAID CABARET OF THE SPOKEN WORD
Thurs 24 Oct MY WRITING THE WESTGARTH SOCIAL CLUB, AN INTERNATIONAL 99 SOUTHFIELD ROAD POETRY EVENING 7.30PM - 11PM - £3
Middlesbrough’s own legendary Electric Kool-Aid Cabaret showcases live poetry, comedy, short fiction and song, featuring an eclectic mix of Teesside’s literary and musical talent, with guest performers from across the country, and Europe, plus an open mic for anyone to try out new work in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Turn up on the night. 16+ www.ekzuban.org.uk
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TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY CENTURIA BUILDING 5.30PM - 7PM FREE This event will feature a mixture of professional and amateur poets from the local community who will first read a selection of their work, and then answer questions from the audience. Open to all. Book online at http:// www.tees.ac.uk/sections/whats_on/ events_details.cfm?event_id=5618
Mon 28 Oct TALK: KHADIM HUSSAIN GOING FOR A CURRY BORO BOOKWORM FORBES BUILDING 3PM - 5PM FREE Boro Bookworm – Middlesbrough’s only independent bookshop is venue to poetry and book readings. For more details see www. middlesbrough.gov.uk/ discovermiddlesbrough
Spoken Word/Literature/Theatre
Weds 30 Oct MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS MIDDLESBROUGH THEATRE
Weds 30 Oct LAUNCH OF KHADIM HUSSAIN’S FOOTBALL POEMS BOOK
2:30PM AND 7:30PM £10 MATINEE/£12.50 EVENING
BORO BOOKWORM FORBES BUILDING
One of the biggest shows of its kind in the UK, taking the audience on a thrilling and breathtaking musical journey through the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Stunning costumes! Brilliant choreography! . Book at box office, or by calling 01642 815181 or at www. middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
2PM FREE Launch of Khadim Hussain’s 3rd book of Boro Football Poems chronicling the season of two halves 2012 - 2013. For more details see www. middlesbrough.gov.uk/ discovermiddlesbrough
Thurs 31 Oct NORAH HILL POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN BORO BOOKWORM FORBES BUILDING 10AM - 12 NOON FREE Former creative writing tutor for Leeds University adult education and a well-published writer Norah Hill invites you to bring your children to play games to create stories, poems or just listen. For more details see www. middlesbrough.gov.uk/ discovermiddlesbrough
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Fri 18 Oct
A HISTORY OF POST 16 EDUCATION IN MIDDLESBROUGH
Thurs 24 Oct
HANDLING OF DOCUMENTS WITH HELEN KENDALL
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Weds 16 Oct
NORMAN MOORSOM WILLIAM FALLOWS: THE FATHER OF MIDDLESBROUGH TEESSIDE ARCHIVES 1.30PM FREE
12.30PM - 1.30PM FREE A talk on the history of post-16 education in Middlesbrough - how an industrial town embraced education and how the resultant buildings have shaped the town and continue to do so.
50P FOR REFRESHMENTS Book by calling 01642 248 321 or email teesside_ archives@middlesbrough. gov.uk
Suitable for all ages, children to be accompanied by an adult. For more details see www. middlesbrough.gov.uk/ discovermiddlesbrough
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Weds 23 Oct
THE STORY OF MIDDLESBROUGH DOCK TEESSIDE ARCHIVES 1.30PM FREE 50P FOR REFRESHMENTS Book by calling 01642 248 321 or email teesside_ archives@middlesbrough. gov.uk
TEESSIDE ARCHIVES 2.30PM FREE 50P FOR REFRESHMENTS Book by calling 01642 248 321 or email teesside_ archives@middlesbrough. gov.uk
Talks
Fri 25 Oct
WILLIAM TILLYER IN CONVERSATION WITH MEL GOODING MIMA 12NOON - 1PM FREE William Tillyer is one of the North East’s very own artists with works in Tate and mima’s collections. His work is respected worldwide so come along and find out about this exhibition from the man himself. 01642 726 720 mimabookings@ middlesbrough.gov.uk
Fri 25 Oct
COOK, THE MAORI AND THE GRASS COVE MASSACRE 1773 CAPTAIN COOK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, STEWART PARK 2PM - 3PM FREE Two hundred and forty years ago in November 1773 a boat’s crew from one of Cook’s ships was massacred in New Zealand. Discover the world of the Maori warrior and how Cook’s men defended themselves against the constant threat of danger. For more details see www. middlesbrough.gov.uk/ discovermiddlesbrough
Tues 29 Oct DR DRESSER’S DREAM CHRISTOPHER DRESSER AND LINTHORPE POTTERY. DORMAN MUSEUM 2PM - 3PM FREE As work progresses to create a gallery dedicated to Christopher Dresser, the ‘Father of Industrial Design’ and founder of Linthorpe Pottery, discover more about his links with the area, and his vision for an art complex. For more details see www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ discovermiddlesbrough
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Sat 19 Oct THE BLACK LIGHT ENGINE ROAM LINTHORPE CEMETERY 11AM - ÂŁ3 Walk round Linthorpe Cemetery, looking at some of the less well known areas and finding out a little hidden history into the bargain through the eyes of poet/guide Morbid. Open to all - Contact: theblacklightenginedriver@hotmail.co.uk
Sat 19 Oct MIDDLEHAVEN PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE MEET AT RECEPTION 10AM - 12NOON - FREE A short walk around the Middlehaven area. The walk will link the past, the present and the future - talking of the buildings that have long gone, those that are emerging and explaining what is planned for the future.
Sun 20 Oct MIDDLESBROUGH 1913 TOUR MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE MEET AT RECEPTION 1PM - 3PM FREE A time travel experience back to Middlesbrough in October 1913 - an insight into what life was like in pre First World War Middlesbrough. Learn about the personalities and buildings that shaped the town.
If weather is inclement this tour may be replaced by a talk held indoors. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more details see www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ discovermiddlesbrough
For more details see www.middlesbrough. gov.uk/discovermiddlesbrough
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Runs & Walks
Tues 22 Oct IMAGINE MIDDLESBROUGH CREATIVE WRITING WALK WITH FREELANCE WRITER CHRISSIE ROBINSON PETRIE STEWART PARK CAR PARK (MEETING POINT) 10AM - 2PM £4 PER PERSON, £3 CONCESSION, £10 PER FAMILY TICKET (2 ADULTS AND UP TO 3 CHILDREN) Join creative writing practitioner Chrissie Robinson Petrie for a five mile walk along some of Middlesbrough’s natural, historic and urban areas. You will learn how to utilise the space around you to develop your own works of fiction through a series of short writing exercises on the move. Bring along a pen and notepad, refreshments and something to sit on if you wish. Open To All. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. email: crobinson59@ymail.com
Weds 23 Oct HEBREW PRAYER HOUSE
Sun 27 Oct CAPTAIN COOK BIRTHDAY FUN RELAY
LINTHORPE CEMETERY AYRESOME GREEN LANE
STEWART PARK
11.30AM FREE REFRESHMENTS £1 Join with us in your local Green Flag Nature Reserve exploring the flora and fauna of Linthorpe Cemetery (may even see our local urban Fox). We have a vast variety of things to see in our 53 acres. The walk will be led by the leader of FoLC & NR Derek Lewis supported by the members who have knowledge and experience in this area. Meet at 11.30am for a 12.00pm start. No booking required.
10AM - 11AM £1.00 PER PARTICIPANT, PAYABLE ON DAY REGISTRATION NO LATER THAN 9.45AM Fun relay with ship named teams of 5, to be chosen on the day for 1 mile lap course starting and finishing outside Captain Cook Museum. The run will be set off by Captain Cook himself and participants will be given a fun tricorn and will pass props to their team members at the 4 relay points. First, second and third team prizes will be available, and all other funds will go towards equipment for Stewart parkrun helpers.
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Tues 29 Oct FAIRY DELL WALK FAIRY DELL PARK MAIN ENTRANCE ON GUNNERGATE LANE 11AM - FREE Guided walk through Fairy Dell taking in the history and nature of this beautiful wooded valley on the southern edge of Middlesbrough. 1-1.5hrs Appropriate footwear, no sandals. No need to book.
Weds 30 Oct SWIFT-TEES RUNNING CLUB - HALLOWEEN HANDICAP RUN (5K) AND RELAY RUN HEMLINGTON LAKE 18.15PM - FREE 5k race around Hemlington Lake and relay run afterwards. Run in Halloween fancy dress. Halloween party afterwards. All invited. Open to all.
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