Summer fun on offer for children

The Campaign aims to highlight the dangers of messing about on railways, while promoting altenative activities.

Every week we publish details of activities on offer throught the North East and North Yorkshire.

COUNTY DURHAM

Durham

Today: Street dance session, 10 to 11am, Abbey Leisure Centre, Pity Me. Costs £1.60.

Tuesday: Archery for ten-year-olds and over, 2.30pm to 4pm, Abbey Leisure Centre, Pity Me. Costs £4.

Friday: Teen special, including pool and table tennis, 2.30 to 4pm, Abbey Leisure Centre, Pity Me. Costs £1.

Coxhoe

Wednesday: Supervised skatepark session for all ages, 1pm to 3pm, Coxhoe Leisure Centre. Free.

Monday: Bike ride, 12 to 16-year-olds, Coxhoe Leisure Centre, 1pm to 2.30pm. Cost £2.40.

Monday: Football coaching for five to 12-year-olds, 1pm to 3pm, Coxhoe Leisure Centre. £3.20.

Houghton-le-Spring

Tuesday: Netball coaching for eight to 12-year-olds 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Houghton Sports Centre, £5.

Thursday: Fit Kids session featuring various activities, for six to 11-year-olds, Houghton Sports. £4.50 per person. Book places on 0191-553 6465.

Bishop Auckland

Monday: Sports for 11 to 18-year-olds at Auckland Youth and Community Centre, from 1pm to 3pm, call Wayne Brown on 07766 133 491. Football at Woodhouse Close recreation field from 3.30pm to 5pm for eight to 12-year-olds and 5pm to 7pm for 11 to 18-year-olds. Football and other sports for eight to 14-year-olds are on Henknowle Field from 12.30pm to 2pm. Five-a-side football for 11 to 18-year-olds is on Henknowle Court from 7pm to 8.30pm. Football night on St Helen's Field from 3.30pm to 4.30pm for eight to 12-year-olds, 4.30pm to 5.30pm for 12 to 16-year-olds and 5.30pm to 7.30pm for over-16s.

Wednesday: Teams are needed from Woodhouse, St Helen Auckland and Henknowle for football and other tournaments, contact Wayne Brown on 07766 133 491.

Thursday: Football and other sports are at Woodhouse Close field from noon to 1.30pm for eights to 12s, and 1.30pm to 3pm for 12s to 18s. Auckland Youth and Community Centre at Woodhouse Close and Evenwood Youth Club are going to Flamingoland. For details, call (01388) 604575. Sports activities are on Henknowle Field, from 4pm to 6pm for eights to 12s and 6pm to 8pm for 12s to 18s.

Friday: Football and sports take place on Henknowle Field from 4pm to 6pm for eights to 12s and 6pm to 8pm for 12s to 18s.

Crook

Tonight: Crook Cricket Club has a family disco and barbecue at 7pm. Contact Frank Gibbon on (01388) 766391.

Wednesday: Glenholme Youth Club members are leaving for a beach trip at 9.30am. Call (01388) 762760.

Saturday: Glenholme Youth Club has an open day on Saturday, August 19, from 10am to 4pm. Call (01388) 762760.

Stanhope

The Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool is open every day from 11am to 1pm, from 2pm to 4pm and from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, telephone (01388) 528466

Tow Law

Monday: Stanhope Community Centre Youth Club is leaving at 10am for a kayaking trip to Hexham from 10am. Call (01388) 528955 or (01388) 526939.

Wolsingham

Swimming pool open all week at Wolsingham School and Community College from 10am to 9pm Mondays to Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. Aqua fun play is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1pm to 3pm and the 13.5-metre Aqua Run inflatable on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm.

Bishop Middleham

Thursday: Playscheme with sports, games, craft, drama and DJ workshops at Bishop Middleham Village Hall, 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm, 60p. Call Caroline Stephen on (01388) 816166 for details and to register.

Chilton

Tuesday: Playscheme with sports, games, craft, drama and DJ workshops at Chilton Community Centre, 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm, 60p. Call Caroline Stephen on (01388) 816166 for details and to register.

Shildon

Weekdays: Sportsmix for over eights at Sunnydale Leisure Centre, 11am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3pm. Cost 65p a session. Call (01388) 777340.

Tuesday: Drama for over eights with the Tear Away Theatre Group, at Sunnydale Leisure Centre, 11am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3pm. Cost 60p a session or £1 for full day.

Monday to Wednesday: Athletics Camps for over eights, 10am to 3pm, £15 for three days.

Thursday: Art Zone for over eights, 1.30pm to 3pm, £1 a session.

Middlestone Moor

Monday: Playscheme with sports, games, craft, drama and DJ workshops at Middlestone Moor Community Centre, 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm, 60p. Call Caroline Stephen on (01388) 816166 for details and to register.

Byers Green

Friday: Playscheme with sports, games, craft, drama and DJ workshops at Byers Green Community Centre, 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm, 60p. Call Caroline Stephen on (01388) 816166 for details and to register.

Spennymoor

Today: Mr Twister magic show at Spennymoor Library, 2pm to 4pm.

Monday to Thursday: Art zone for under eights at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, 1.30pm to 3pm, £1.60.

Monday: Dodgeball, 10.30am to noon, and arts zone, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, for over eights at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, both £1.60 a session.

Tuesday: Street Jam, 11am to noon, at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, £2. Basketball Club for over eights at Spennymoor Leisure Centre 4pm to 5pm, £2.

Wednesday: Toddler time for under fives, to be accompanied by adult, at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, 10am to 11.30am, £1.90. Fit Kids fitness classes for over eights at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, 4pm to 5pm, £2.

Thursday: Netball club for over eights at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, 4pm to 5pm, judo club, 5pm to 6pm, £2 each.

Friday: TFM Roadshow with giveaways and prizes all day.

Tudhoe

Tuesday: Playscheme with sports, games, craft, drama and DJ workshops at Tudhoe Community Centre Sports Field, 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 3pm, 60p. Call Caroline Stephen on (01388) 816166 for details and to register.

Thursday: Tudhoe Young People's Group activities at St David's Church, 10am to 3pm. For details call (01388) 813005.

Kirk Merrington

Tuesday: Playscheme with sports, games, craft, drama and DJ workshops at Kirk Merrington Community Centre, 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm. Call Caroline Stephen on (01388) 816166 for details and to register.

Trimdons

Wednesday: Playscheme with sports, games, craft, drama and DJ workshops at Trimdon Colliery Community Centre, 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm, 60p. Call Caroline Stephen on (01388) 816166 for details and to register.

Thursday: Playscheme with sports, games, craft, drama and DJ workshops at Trimdon Grange Community Centre, 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm, 60p. Call Caroline Stephen on (01388) 816166 for details and to register.

Newton Aycliffe

Monday: Roller skating, 1.30pm to 3pm, and swim, 3pm to 4pm, at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, under eights to be accompanied by an adult, £1.50.

Tuesday and Thursday: Art zone for over eights at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, 10am to 12noon, £1.50.

Tuesday to Friday: Middlesbrough Football Club football coaching for over fives at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, 10am to 3pm, call 0871 2821280 for details.

Thursday: Free craft sessions for five to ten-year-olds at Newton Aycliffe Library, Dalton Way, 2pm to 3pm, book on (01325) 312856.

Friday: Fun club with free activities for eight to 11-year-olds at Newton Aycliffe Library, Dalton Way, 2pm to 3pm, book on (01325) 312856.

Wednesday 16 to Friday 25: Eight day film residency with workshops for eight to 13-year-olds at Greenfield Community and Arts Centre, Newton Aycliffe, 10am to 3pm. Course costs £10, places limited call (01388) 816166 extension 4378 for details.

Wednesday: Playscheme with sports, games, craft, drama and DJ workshops at Aycliffe Village Hall, 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm, 60p. Call Caroline Stephen on (01388) 816166 for details and to register.

Ferryhill

Tuesday: Textile and art workshop for children, at Ferryhill Library, 2pm to 3pm, free tickets available from the library.

Weekdays: Multi mix with sports and other activities at Ferryhill Leisure Centre for over eights, 11am to 12.30pm, £1.10. Stay and Play toys and games for nursery-aged children at Ferryhill Leisure Centre, 9.15am to 11.15am (except Monday and Friday) and 1pm to 3pm, £1.70. Basketball camp at Ferryhill Leisure Centre, 1pm to 3pm, £10 for week.

Monday and Wednesday: Multi mix sports and activities for over eights at Ferryhill Leisure Centre, 1.30pm to 3pm, £1.10.

Tuesday and Thursday: Jolly toddlers activities at Ferryhill Leisure Centre, 9.30am to 11am, £1.95 to include a drink and biscuit.

Friday: Airtime skate park at Ferryhill Leisure Centre, 1pm to 3pm.

Barnard Castle

Monday to Friday: Tennis coaching by a professional coach at Teesdale Sports Centre. Three different age groups: Shrimps (4 to 6 years old) meet every day from 10am until 10.45am, Mini Tennis Red (7 to 8 years old) meet everyday from 10.45am until 12pm and Mini Tennis Orange (9 to 10 years old) meet every day from 12pm until 1.30pm. Bring a racket, snacks and drinks and appropriate footwear. Pre booking is essential. For more details call (01833) 696366.

Monday: Downhill skiing on dry ski slope with instructors. Suitable for ages 7 and over and all levels. Pick up at Teesdale Sports Centre at 11.15am, return at 4.30pm. Price is £2 per person. Bring gloves, long-sleeved top, strong trousers and packed lunch and drink. Booking essential. For details call (01833) 696366.

Tuesday: Wheelies Mountain Bike Club. Pick up at 12pm at Teesdale Sports Centre, return at 4.45pm. Bring a complete change of clothes, bin liner, clothes that can get dirty, plenty to drink and a snack. Mountain bikes and helmets are provided. Pre booking is essential. For more details call (01833) 696366. Horseriding at Brookleigh Riding School. Learn about riding and stable management. All equipment is provided, though bring wellies if the weather is wet, as well as outdoor clothing and a packed lunch. Suitable for ages 6 and over. Pick up at Teesdale Sports Centre at 9.15am, drop off at 4.30pm. Price is £2 per person. Pre booking is essential. For more details call (01833) 696366. Junior dance sessions at Teesdale Sports Centre. The session will teach children basic pop dance moves. Class starts at 3pm and lasts for one hour. Appropriate footwear and clothing must be worn. Bring plenty to drink. Suitable for ages 6 to 10 years and over. Price is £2 per person. Pre booking is essential. For more details call (01833) 696366.

Wednesday: Visit to the LIFE science centre. Pick up at Teesdale Sports Centre at 10.30am, return at about 5.15pm. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Suitable for ages 8 and over. Price is £2 per person. Booking is essential. For details call (01833) 696366.

Friday: Archery and ropes course. Pick up at Teesdale Sports Centre at 12.15pm, return at approximately 4.45pm. Take a packed snack and plenty to drink. Suitable for ages 8 and over. Price is £2 per person.Booking is essential. For details call (01833) 696366.

Junior Activity Sessions. Enjoy playing kwik cricket, unihoc, rounders, football and many more team games. Suitable for boys and girls aged 6 and over. Price is £2 per session, no booking required. The sessions will be held at the following places on the following days:

Monday: Woodland Primary School playing field, 1pm until 3pm.

Tuesday: Cockfield Primary School playing field, 10am until 12pm and Bowes Primary School playing field, 1pm until 3pm.

Wednesday: Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary School playing field, 1pm until 3pm.

Thursday: Staindrop Primary School playing field, 10am until 12pm and Teesdale Sports Centre, Barnard Castle, 1pm until 3pm.

Friday: Cotherstone Primary School playing field, 10am until 12pm.(No Messin')

TEESSIDE

Middlesbrough

Today and next week: Free fair rides to children from the Middlesbrough Reds Junior Jazz Band and TS Marlborough sea cadets in Albert Park.

Saltburn

Today: Saltburn Music Festival at Saltburn Community Theatre, 2pm, 7pm. For admission charges telephone (01287) 622623.

Today and tomorrow: 13th annual Kirkleatham Vehicle and Engine Rally, 10.30am to 4pm both days.

Wednesday to Saturday, August 19: Saltburn '53 and Gaslight Gaiety Theatre Group present The Blue Bird at Saltburn Community Theatre, 7.30pm, £5, £4 concessions.

Thursday: Birds, butterflies and bees treasure trail at Flatts Lane Country Park, £1, 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

Guisborough

Wednesday: Birthday picnic at Guisborough Forest and Walkway, noon until 3pm. £1.

Stockton

Monday: Mache Modelling of animals for all ages at Wynyard Woodland Park, near Thorpe Thewles, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The event is free but booking essential on (01740) 630011.

Monday and Tuesday: No Messin' Live event for 10 to 16-year-olds, 10am to 5pm. Amir Khan will make an appearance as kids learn new skills in sport, games and music at Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre, St John's Way. Contact (01642) 393990.

Wednesday: Spies and secret agents craft session at Ingleby Barwick Library. The event, between 1.30pm and 2.30pm, is free but booking is essential. Contact: (01642) 750767.

Thursday: A barbecue will be held for all ages at Cowpen Bewley Country Park, Billingham, between 6pm and 8pm. £1.50 adults and 75p for children.

Friday: Teddy bears picnic for three to six-year-olds at Wynyard Woodland Park between 11.30am and 1.30pm. The event is free but booking is essential. Call (01740) 630011.

NORTH YORKSHIRE

Bedale

Tuesday to Thursday: Football coaching with Middlesbrough FC for ages five to 14 from 10am to 3pm. To book, call 0871 2821280 and quote reference HC44 Bedale Leisure Centre. Costs £30 for three days or £12 for one day.

Friday: Teen badminton from 1pm to 3pm at Bedale Leisure Centre. Costs £1.60. To book, call (01677) 427272. Splash and dash for ages four and over at Bedale Leisure Centre. Great bucket race and tidal wave game from 1pm to 3pm. Costs £5.30. To book, call (01677) 427272.

Harrogate

Friday: Chance for children aged seven and over to make circus puppets with internationally acclaimed puppet artist, Philip Spellacy from 2pm to 3.30pm at the Mercer Art Gallery. Costs £5 per child. Booking essential on (01423) 556188.

Northallerton

Monday: Circus show and workshop at Hambleton Leisure Centre from 10am to 12pm for ages four to 11 and from 1pm to 3pm for over eights. Costs £8. To book, call (01609) 777070.

Wednesday: Circuit session at Hambleton Leisure Centre from 1.30pm to 2.30pm for ages 11 and over. Costs £3.30. To book, call (01609) 777070.

Thursday: Fun sporting day at Hambleton Leisure Centre including roller skating and a bouncy castle. Bring own bikes and helmets. From 10am to 12pm for under eights (£5.30) and from 10am to 3pm for over eights (£10). To book, call (01609) 777070.

Stokesley

Tuesday: Karate classes at Stokesley Leisure Centre from 10am to 12pm for ages five to 16. Costs £5.30. To book, call (01642) 711140.

Thursday: Trip to Aerial Extreme from Stokesley Leisure Centre from 10am to 3pm for ages ten to 16. Costs £24. To book, call (01642) 711140.

Friday: Go-karting at Stokesley Leisure Centre from 10am to 12pm for ages four to ten. Costs £12. To book, call (01642) 711140.

Thirsk

Monday to Wednesday: Football coaching for boys and girls at Thirsk Leisure Centre. From 10am to 12pm for ages four and over (£5.30 per day) and from 10am to 3pm for ages eight and over (£10 per day). To book, call (01845) 522447.

Tuesday: Trip to Aerial Extreme from Thirsk Leisure Centre from 10am to 3pm for ages eight and over. Costs £25. To book, call (01845) 522447.

Friday: Golf day at Catterick Golf Club from 10.30am to 4.30pm for ages eight and over. Costs £28.

Transport from Thirsk Leisure Centre included. To book, call (01845) 522447.

TYNE AND WEAR

Sunderland

Sunday: Junk music workshop led by Michael Freeman, 2pm to 4pm, in the bandstand, Roker Park. For details, call 0191-514 8433.

Saturdays: Trampoline and gymnastic day camps for youngsters aged eight and over, 10am to 4pm, £15 per day, Crowtree Leisure Centre. Call 0191-553 2600.

Tuesday: Sunderland Library, Agent Ted's Secret Picnic, 2pm to 3pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Sport activity days, arts and crafts for six to 13-year-olds, 1pm to 4.30pm, Puma Tennis Centre, Silksworth. Cost £4.95 per child, call 0191-553 5905.No Gateshead

Monday: Dunston Activity Centre, Secret Agent ID Card, (6-11 years), 2pm to 3pm.

Monday: Leam Lane Library, Nature Detectives, 1pm.

Monday: Low Fell Library, Spy Games and Spy Pens, 2.15pm-3.15pm

Friday: Pelaw Library, I Spy (Stories, Rhymes & Activities, under eights) Pre book, 2pm.

Tuesday: Gateshead Central Library, Codename: Zoolab (Be a real life animal detective for children aged eight years and over) 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

Tuesday: Felling Library, Licence To Thrill (Quizzes, Computers & Games) 2pm.

Tuesday: Watergate Forest Park, Wildlife Craft and Games, 2pm to 4pm.

DARLINGTON

TODAY: Skate park from 1pm to 4pm in Firthmoor. Free.

Monday through to Friday: Dance from 10am to 12.30pm (for 7 to 11 years), 1.30pm to 4pm (12 to 16 years) at Eastbourne School, cost £1 a day. Book a place by calling (01325) 254370.

SUNDAY: Salters Circular bike ride, organised by Darlington Borough Council most suitable for people with mountain or strong urban bikes, meet at North Road Station at 11am, refreshments break at Preston-le-Skerne. The ride will end at 2pm.

MONDAY: Football 2pm to 4pm, Firthmoor Green. Free.

TUESDAY: Multi-activity for seven to 11 years, 10am to noon at Dodmire multi -use games area, 12 to 16 years, from 1pm to 4pm, cost £1; Middleton St George Youth Club, Middleton St George Community Centre, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, includes boxercise training.

WEDNESDAY: Haughton Youth Club, Education Village, 6.30pm to 7.30pm under-14s, 7.30pm to 8.30pm over-14s; Branksome Youth Club, Branksome Community Centre, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

THURSDAY: Haughton Youth Club, Education Village, 7pm to 9pm; Skerne Park Youth Club, Skerne Park Community Centre, 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

FRIDAY: Youth service chill-out café, the Dophin Centre, 7pm to 9pm, £1.