Autumn/WinterEvents Guide

Infinite Experiences

Parish GardensSaturday 22nd October 10am - 4pm.

This unique market is situated within a large marquee; you will find traders selling

collectables, antiques, vintage wear and quality gifts.

If shopping isn’t your cup of tea why not pop down andsoak up some “Old Time” atmosphere and maybe have

a dance along with sounds from Jump & Jive or sit and enjoy some tea and cake

in a beautiful temporary tea room.

Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/markets for more information

Vintique FairChic

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For booking information please contact BR Events: www.brevents.co.uk

HALLOWEENWALK 2011MONDAy OcTOBER 31, 6pM - 8pM

The annual Preston Park Halloween Walk will test the steeliest of nerves asintrepid ghost-hunters brave the journey round the hall and park grounds,where ghostly apparitions glide between trees and screeching vampires,howling werewolves, nasty bats and beasties prepare to pounce.

Tickets cost just £4 each (free for under 5s) and include free transport fromStockton and Yarm Town Centres and from outsideStockton Garden Centre (formerly Peter Barratt’s), from5.45pm - 8pm. Tickets are available from the TouristInformation Centre in the Shambles and are strictlylimited. Tickets will be issued in two batches, with anearly start for younger visitors and a later start for oldervisitors to reduce congestion round the Park.

See the website at www.stockton.gov.uk/eventsor call (01642) 526733 for more information.

Health & Safety InformationVisitors need to be aware that the grounds around the Park are uneven and lighting levels may vary, so appropriate footwearshould be worn, and you may wish to bring along a small torch. Likewise appropriate clothing should be worn to reflect the time ofyear. Visitors are encouraged to wear their own costumes to enter into the “spirit” of the night and to add to the experience.

TIcKETs cOsT jusT £4 EAcH

(FREE FOR uNDER 5s)

HOT FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE

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Saturday 5th November, Stockton RiversideEvent begins at 6pm with the Fireworks fizzing at 8.00pm

Enjoy the spectacular pyrotechnics at Stockton’s sky-high fireworkscelebration. Real Radio Roadshow will be on hand to make sure the nightgoes with a bang. A sparkling fairground will be on Riverside car park -open from 6pm until 9.45pm. There will be catering on site serving avariety of food and drink.

Come and enjoy Stockton Fireworks, still one of the largest free displaysin the country.

Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events or telephone the events team on 01642 526733 for more information.

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STOCKTON

BAZAAR

Stockton has a great reputation for

producing high quality festivals and

events which bring visitors to the town

every year. There is always something

new and exciting happening, and this

year is no exception.

Recreating the bazaars of The East, this

November sees the centre of Stockton

transformed into an exotic shopping

experience.

With street entertainment to enthrall

including Mumzy, Bonafide and Tasha

Tah, this is one event not to be missed.

Please visit www.stockton.gov.uk/markets

for more information or telephone

01642 528130 for details.

SUNDAY 6th NOVEMBER NOON

STOCKTON HIGH STREET

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Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest PlayDate: Wed 7 - Fri 23 DecTime: VariousStarting Price: F: £9 Family of 4: £32Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, this Christmas with their everso wonderful stage show! Milk-thirsty Tigers, Dancing Dogs and an Ogre in the Wardrobe are causing difficulties forCharlie as he tries to get Lola to sleep.

Also at ARC...COMEDYCatch 22: Justin Moorhouse, Martin‘Bigpig’ Mor & MC Danny McLoughlin

Date: Fri 9 Dec, 8.15pmStarting Price: F:£12.50 T:£15

Catch 22: Ian Stone, Rob Deering &MC Jason Cook

Date: Thur 22 & Fri 23 Dec, 8.15pmStarting Price: F: £12.50 T:£15

MUSICThe Wildcats of Kilkenny

Date: Fri 16 Dec, 8pmStarting Price: F: £13.50

An evening with Cattle & Cane

Date: Wed 21 Dec, 8pmStarting Price: F: £7.50

Silent Arena Ltd present Silent Disco

Date: Thur 15 Dec, 9pmStarting Price: Adv: £8 Doors: £10

CINEMAMeet Me in St. Louis (U)

Date/Time: Wed 21 - 2pm/7.30pm, Thur22 - 7.30pm, Fri 23 Dec - 5.30pm/8pm

Price: F: £6 C:£5

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Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th December sees the return of the traditional Christmas Market in Parish Gardens.There will be 30 log cabins bringing a vibrant festivevillage feel, with a variety of handmade gifts, decorationsand seasonal food. Stockton’s Christmas Market makesa magical Christmas atmosphere for all the family.

Stockton Sparkles this Christmas!Each weekend from 26th November through to 18th December, therewill be lots of Christmas fun in and around Stockton High Street.

Visit www.stocktonsparkles.co.uk for up to date information

Christmas Lights Switch OnThursday November 24th between 5pm - 7pmVisit Stockton Town Centre for the traditionalChristmas Lights Switch on.Enjoy some late night shopping in Stockton and some great festive entertainment.Saturday 26th NovemberVisit the Farmers Market in Wellington Squarewhere you can stock up on high quality foods just in time for Christmas. Listen to the famous Salvation Army band playing traditional Christmas music and why notvisit Santa’s Grotto at the Castlegate Centre whilst you’re in town?

Christmas Market

For more information about our fantastic events,

please visit www.stockton.gov.uk/events

Autumn/Winter Events listEvent Date LocationChic Vintique Saturday October 22nd 10am - 4pm Parish Gardens

Halloween Walk Sunday October 31st 6pm - 8pm Preston park

Stockton Fireworks Saturday November 5th, 6pm - 8pm Stockton Riverside

Stockton Bazaar Sunday November 6th, 12noon Stockton Highstreet

Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday November 24th, 5pm - 7pm Stockton Town Centre

Farmers’ Market Saturday November 26th Stockton Town Centre

Stockton Sparkles Thursday December 1st to Stockton Town Centre

Christmas Market Sunday December 4th

Titan Saturday December 3rd and 17th Stockton Town Centre

Victorian Fair Friday December 9th to Stockton Town Centre

Sunday December 11th

Reindeer Parade Sunday December 11th Stockton Town Centre

Look out for some fantastic street theatre during Stockton Sparkles

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th December - Look out for a traditionalVictorian Fair located in Dovecot Street alongside someenchanting street theatre and on Sunday there’s the popularReindeer Parade, Christmas sing-a-long and School Choir.

Saturday 3rd and 17th December - Titan returns to Stockton withhis unique robotic antics with a Christmas twist. On Saturday 17th December enjoy the traditional Christmas treat ofthe Salvation Army Band playing musical favourites in Stockton HighStreet to help your Christmas spirit soar.Also, don’t miss a wonderful variety of family-friendly festive streettheatre at this year’s spectacular Stockton Sparkles!

Visit www.stocktonsparkles.co.uk for more information

Don’t miss theReindeer Parade!

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