June 2012

News from Middlesbrough Council from June 2012

• 29 June - New Chief Executive appointed

  A new Chief Executive has been appointed at Middlesbrough Council

• 29 June - One for the Roadshow!

  Big Mouth bags Irish charmer Keith Farnan from top TV hit

• 29 June - Double-top!

  Two more top comics confirm autumn gigs at Middlesbrough Town Hall

• 29 June - Bollywood glamour set to light up Central Library

  The glamour of Bollywood is coming to Middlesbrough's Central Library on Saturday, June 30

• 29 June - National childcare week

  Promoting the importance of childcare, extended schools, and early years provision

• 29 June - All invited to dialect talk at Teesside Archives

  The latest in the popular series of talks at Teesside Archives takes place next week - and all are welcome

• 28 June - Winning posters put recycling in the spotlight

  Middlesbrough's young environmentalists have been using their artistic talents to make the town a greener place

• 28 June - Free insulation means warmer homes in Middlesbrough

  Free insulation is up for grabs to ensure homes in Middlesbrough stay warm when winter returns

• 28 June - Young chefs serve up a Jubilee Tea Party

  Schoolchildren across Middlesbrough have been taking part in a creative cookery project as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations

• 27 June - Bike maintenance sessions

  Free bike maintenance sessions take place at Middlesbrough Cycle Centre throughout July.

• 26 June - ArtBeat celebration event at mima

  Works produced as part of a special project are going on show at mima this week.

• 26 June - Special status means sky's the limit for Boro schools

  The sky's the limit for Middlesbrough primary schools after the awarding of a special national accolade

• 26 June - Cable company fined after employees injured

  A Middlesbrough-based cable supply company has been fined £27,500 after two accidents where their employees were injured at work.

• 26 June - The Rollin' Clones

  The Rollin' Clones are coming to Middlesbrough Town Hall on Friday 29 June

• 26 June - Vintage quarter for shoppers

  Creating a Brick Lane-style vintage quarter in Middlesbrough is one of a range of new exciting projects to boost the town centre as a destination for shoppers.

• 25 June - Pacific journeys of discovery at the Dorman Museum

  A series of storytelling sessions for the under 5s start this week at the Dorman Museum

• 25 June - Nagar Kirtan 2012

  Sikhs from across the region will come to Middlesbrough this weekend for a colourful religious celebration.

• 22 June - Minibeast Roadshow

  There's a chance to celebrate all things that wriggle, buzz and crawl thanks to the Boro Becks team

• 22 June - Green Dog Walker scheme launched at Hemlington Lake

  Dog walkers at a popular Middlesbrough leisure spot are being urged to help keep the area clean and safe

• 22 June - Cafe mima set to re-open

  Popular lunchtime destination Café mima is re-opening next week thanks to an exciting new partnership with Teesside University

• 22 June - The CBBC Olympic Games Challenge

  Children from Middlesbrough are being challenged to organise and plan an event for their town on the afternoon of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

• 22 June - One big event

  A truly memorable experience, on this topsy-turvy day, try sports at cultural venues and culture at sports venues

• 22 June - Learn more about plants and habitats

  People can learn more about the plants and habitats found along Middlesbrough's becks with the Boro Becks team and Wildflower Ark

• 22 June - New Alliance to boost Middlesbrough primaries

  The sky's the limit for Middlesbrough primary schools after the awarding of a special national accolade

• 22 June - 100 college posts on offer at job fair

  Middlesbrough College will hold a recruitment drive on Monday 25th June 2012 with 100 jobs on offer across a broad range of skills and experience

• 20 June - Regimental plate presented to Middlesbrough Mayor

  Middlesbrough Mayor Ray Mallon has been presented with a regimental plate by The Parachute Regimental Association.

• 19 June - Jack Dee set for Boro!

  Stand-up legend confirmed for Town Hall in November

• 19 June - Schools in competition for National Recycle Week

  Youngsters from eight of the town's primary schools have been taking part in a poster competition to promote recycling as part of a national initiative.

• 19 June - See what the truckers can't see

  Cyclists are being encouraged to see the road from an HGV driver's viewpoint as part of a road safety initiative.

• 19 June - SABIC Tees Pride 10K's Olympian launch

  Two of Teesside's London 2012 Olympians are calling on locals to get into the Olympic spirit by entering the forthcoming SABIC Tees Pride 10k or 3k Fun Run.

• 19 June - Middlesbrough Shopmobility hits 50,000 hires landmark

  Middlesbrough's burgeoning Shopmobility scheme made history this week with its 50,000th hire.

• 18 June - Councillor hits back over arson attacks

  One of the Middlesbrough Councillors targeted in the Jubilee weekend arson attacks has denounced the culprits as cowards opposed to the democratic process.

• 18 June - Ticket details for team GB matches

  Fans will be able to see BOTH Team GB Olympic warm-up matches for as little as £20 at the Riverside Stadium

• 18 June - Mayor to sign Armed Forces Covenant

  Middlesbrough Mayor Ray Mallon will this week underline the town's support for the armed forces at a special ceremony

• 18 June - Join in a thirst-quenching cordial making session

  All are invited to a thirst-quenching cordial making session in Middlesbrough this week.

• 18 June - Going for Gold in the Town Hall

  A schools project celebrating Middlesbrough's cultural diversity in the run-up to London 2012 reaches its climax at the weekend

• 15 June - Recycle week 2012

  A series of roadshows are being staged to mark national Recycle Week (June 18 - 23)

• 15 June - Teesside University students past and present to join Olympic celebrations

  Teesside University students, graduates and a record-breaking lecturer will be among the official torchbearers when the Olympic torch passes through the region

• 14 June - Town gears up for Torch Relay Evening Celebration

  Middlesbrough is gearing up for the arrival of the Olympic Torch Relay and a fantastic Evening Celebration event at the weekend

• 14 June - Competition to win dinner for two

  Theatre tickets and dinner for two are up for grabs in a special Love Middlesbrough competition

• 14 June - Young people's Cultural Olympiad on show

  The voices of Middlesbrough's young people will be heard loud and clear when the Olympic Torch Relay comes to town on Sunday (June 17)

• 14 June - Mayor hits out over 'cowardly assault on democracy'

  Middlesbrough Mayor Ray Mallon has branded arson attacks against two senior Councillors a 'cowardly assault on democracy'

• 14 June - Limelight beckons for Mini Actors

  Youngsters have a unique opportunity to explore the magical world of drama from next week

• 14 June - Pupils take part in Guinness World Record

  Pupils from Park End Primary have helped to achieve a Guinness World Records title

• 14 June - Queen's Award for Hope North East

  It's celebrations and jubilations for Middlesbrough Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service Hope North East

• 13 June - Chief Executive to retire as restructure continues

  Middlesbrough Council's Chief Executive is to retire later this month as part of an on-going restructure of senior management

• 12 June - Rainbow Launches Brand New BOKWA Sessions

  BOKWA Fitness will dance you to a healthier, more energetic, and happier YOU!

• 12 June - Money and Benefits Advice Event

  If you need help with money or benefits come along and speak to an adviser

• 12 June - Businesses say 'no' to Business Improvement District

  Businesses in Middlesbrough have said 'no' to introducing a Business Improvement District (BID) in the town centre

• 11 June - Food Safety Week 2012

  Consumers are being encouraged to learn about food labelling - and cut down on unnecessary waste

• 11 June - Loan shark victims urged to speak out during Middlesbrough Campaign

  Loan sharks are to be targeted in a week long campaign heading to Middlesbrough

• 11 June - Official opening of myplace Middlesbrough

  Young people in Middlesbrough are gearing up for the official opening of a fantastic new £4m youth facility called myplace

• 11 June - See the changes on Ormesby Beck

  The Boro Becks team are hosting a walk along Ormesby Beck to look at the improvements made over the past year

• 8 June - Cob takes pride of place in Queen's Pageant

  The owner of a piece of Middlesbrough's shipbuilding history has spoken of his pride after it played a leading role in the Royal flotilla

• 8 June - Exciting changes to mima cafe

  Exciting changes are coming to mima's popular café as the gallery develops an important new partnership

• 8 June - New sitcom star heads for Boro!

  The star of BBC2's brand new sitcom Hebburn is coming to Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt on Saturday 17 November

• 8 June - Top orchestra makes welcome return

  Classical music fans can look forward to another unforgettable night

• 8 June - Flames festivals come to Middlesbrough

  Hundreds of children in Middlesbrough will be taking part in an action-packed sporting festival all next week

• 6 June - Joyce's Key Role for Jubilee Beacon Light-Up

  Dedicated Joyce Bramley lit Middlesbrough's beacon to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

• 1 June - All invited to Linthorpe Community Festival

  Organisers are predicting record crowds at this year's Linthorpe Community Festival

• 1 June - One Family's Story puts debt in the spotlight

  Anyone interested in debt issues and how to handle them is invited to a special live theatre performance

• 1 June - Joyce's Jubilee role for Beacon light-up

  Dedicated Joyce Bramley's burning desire to improve the lives of children will be rewarded when she lights Middlesbrough's beacon

• 1 June - Celebration event marks contribution of foster carers

  The achievements and commitment of Middlesbrough's dedicated foster carers have been celebrated at a special event

• 1 June - Bookworms get ready for 2012 Literary Festival

  Middlesbrough's popular Literary Festival is back - and as ever there's a feast of activities and entertainment in store

• 1 June - Ayresome Gardens to become Field In Trust

  A popular Middlesbrough park has been given a royal seal of approval as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations

• 1 June - Delay to Rainbow changing village revamp

  Work to refurbish the changing village at Middlesbrough's Rainbow Leisure Centre has been unavoidably delayed

• 1 June - Money and benefits advice event

  All are invited to a special money advice event being held in Middlesbrough later this month

• 1 June - Try a Mocktail at Cafe R

  A venue with a difference is opening in Middlesbrough next month - and everyone's welcome to drop in for a drink and a bite to eat

• 1 June - Nursery children and parents get car safety advice

  The dangers cars can present to toddlers will be highlighted at a safety event at a Middlesbrough nursery

• 1 June - Jubilee events for children at Middlesbrough libraries

  There's a feast of Diamond Jubilee fun in store for Middlesbrough youngsters over the half term break