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LEP takes Tees Valley to influential city audience

2012-02-02T15:38:50Z

Tees Valley Unlimited's bold and ambitious drive to invigorate Tees Valley's economy has reached new levels with two major events in London to promote the area's business potential.

Tees Valley Unlimited, one of the first Local Enterprise Partnerships to be recognised by the Government, hosted London briefings to inform prospective investors and politicians about the opportunities and challenges surrounding its mission to accelerate economic renaissance in Tees Valley.

TVU's work across Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton, has now been underway for a year and during that time it has achieved some notable successes.

Stephen Catchpole, TVU Managing Director, said:
"A new economy is taking shape in Tees Valley and it is vital to the rebalancing of the UK economy that it succeeds.

"As such, it is important that we engage with potential investors, key stakeholders and those at the heart of Government to appraise them of our progress and what future opportunities are emerging within the Tees Valley area."

TVU has helped lever in £68.3m for 20 projects from the first two rounds of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF). This will attract more than £400m of private sector investment, generate growth and export opportunities and create and safeguard more than 5,000 jobs across the area.

Its successful bid for Enterprise Zone status involved an innovative strategy encompassing 12 individual sites across the five Tees Valley boroughs offering financial incentives to help attract real investment and growth and deliver significant job opportunities. The package has the capacity to stimulate the creation of 1,250 new business and tens of thousands of new jobs.

TVU also is involved in projects to develop a new start-up business culture and nurture businesses in the digital sector.

Other notable achievements for TVU and its partners include securing status as a Centre for Offshore Renewable Engineering (CORE), facilitating a Business Angel Network, initiating partnerships with UK Trade and Investment and the Environment Agency and attracting over £21 million of public sector funding for Tees Valley projects.

2012 will see the implementation of the Tees Valley Enterprise Zone, engagement with local businesses about Regional Growth Fund Rounds 3 and 4, the development of sector action plans and work to secure superfast broadband throughout Tees Valley

Mr Catchpole said: "It is imperative that as wide an audience as possible is made aware of the business opportunities that are emerging in the area.

"These events gave TVU and its partners the opportunity to meet prospective inward investors and politicians face to face and present an economic overview of Tees Valley and its business potential."

TVU held two briefings. One for potential investors and directors of leading property, development and finance companies and a second, the same day, at the Palace of Westminster which was attended by Ministers, MPs and Peers.

Red House School Open Morning - Saturday 28th January 2012

2012-01-20T12:15:05Z

Nursery & Infant and Prep. & Senior School Open Morning Saturday 28th January 2012 10am - 1pm

Come along for an informal chat about your child's educational requirements.Guided tours of school facilities will be available and the opportunity to meet teaching staff, members of the PTA and pupils. School information packs will be available and school work will be on display throughout the school. Light refreshments will also be available. For further details, please contact the School office on Tel: (01642) 553370. If you would prefer a tour of the school during the working school week, please feel free to arrange a tour by contacting the above tel number.

Information about our exciting school relocation plans to Wynyard will also be available.

New manager joins birthday celebrations at Ingleby Barwick nursery

2012-01-19T11:58:21Z

The Just Learning nursery in Ingleby Barwick is commemorating its 15th birthday with a new manager and a week of fun-filled celebrations.

The nursery is throwing open its doors for family, friends and prospective parents from Monday 30th January to Saturday 4th February (inclusive) between 10am and 4pm to show off its fantastic facilities and encourage visitors to get involved in a number of activities.

The Open Week activities will include:-
• Face painting
• Story Telling
• Music Bugs - multicultural music sessions
• Dragon Day - a Chinese celebration
• Family Photographer
• Dishes from around the world
• Nursery lunch tasters
• Coffee morning
• Favourite book day and book fair
• Badge making
• Craft sessions

New manager Rebecca Fisher will oversee the celebrations. She joins Just Learning having managed several nurseries and bringing a wealth of experience to her role.

Rebecca said: "I am delighted to join a high-quality nursery with an excellent reputation. To be starting when the nursery is celebrating its fifteenth birthday is doubly exciting and I am looking forward to meeting friends and family, old and new, and introducing them to the nursery.

"To see the children happy and achieving is the most rewarding part of my job and I already feel very much at home with the Just Learning children. I am pleased to be able to build on the fantastic work already being done at the nursery and bringing some ideas of my own to further develop the provision."

Media are invited to visit the nursery during the Open Week - please call Caroline Walker on 01325 363436.

CONTACT: Caroline Walker on 01325 363436

Just Learning Ingleby Barwick is a children's day nursery situated close to Tesco and next door to Bannatyne's Health Club at the top of Myton Road and next to Romano Park.

The purpose built nursery offers 10 stimulating well equipped rooms. It has a large outdoor area - full of exciting opportunities for the children to explore.

The extended opening hours - 7.30am - 6.00pm are designed to give parents the greatest flexibility. The nursery is open 52 weeks of the year only closing for Bank Holidays.

A before and after school club service is available, for children attending Ingleby Mill and Myton Park Schools, for children aged 5 to 14 years old during term time and a holiday club is available during all school holidays, except bank holidays.

Glowing endorsement for Ingleby Barwick nursery from health and safety inspector

2012-01-11T10:27:09Z

The Just Learning nursery in Ingleby Barwick has been praised by Stockton Council for its commitment to health and safety.

The nursery, on Myton Road, was inspected and the findings made positive reading for the team.

The report noted that 'risk assessments for activities undertaken within the nursery have been completed and are of a good standard.' It also states that the nursery is in good order.'

In conclusion the inspector said 'I would like to commend the nursery for the amount of work that has been put in place with all documents reviewed on a regular basis. It is a pleasure to inspect a place of work that shows a high regard for the health and safety of the staff and clients.'

Just Learning Ingleby Barwick provides high quality day care for children aged between 6 weeks and 5 years.

Jonathan Bell, managing director of Just Learning said: "The health, safety and welfare of the children in our care, and our staff, are of paramount importance.

"I am delighted that the team at Ingleby Barwick made such an impression on the inspector and very satisfied that their efforts have received such a ringing endorsement."

CONTACT: Caroline Walker on 01325 363436

Just Learning is one of the UK's leading nursery operators. Founded in 1996, the company now operates 71 nurseries in England, Scotland and Wales offering high quality care for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in a structured nursery environment. Just Learning has around 6900 places.

FREE FITNESS TRAINING FOR 13-19 YEAR OLDS

2012-01-07T16:07:40Z

Submit 2 Success is a youth development project designed by coaches at Teesside Martial Arts.

The project uses the sport of Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in order to engage young people, the project funded via Integrated Youth Support Services aims to provide activities to young people aged 13 - 19 years old, helping progress them into competative sport and off the streets, in turn away from anti social behaviour.

The S2S program is backed by Stockton Council, is a partner and financially backed by Integrated Youth Support Service (IYSS) and supported by Stockton Sports Development and local MP James Wharton.

What's more this is a completely FREE Programme young participants are not charged to take part the only payment we expect is turning up on time and training hard.

Sessions are ran on Friday Evenings at Teesside Martial Arts, Room 6, Robert Atkinson Youth Centre, Thorntree Road, Thornaby.

Please just turn up and ask to speak with Lee or Ralph
Kit needed includes, Shorts, T Shirt and some water would be handy too!.
teessidemartialarts@hotmail.co.uk
teessidemartialarts.co.uk
or check us out on facebook

Get fighting fit for new year

2012-01-07T16:00:02Z

Teesside Martial Arts/Teesside Gracie Bara is now running sessions in Thornaby from their academy based at Robert Atkinson Youth Centre. Classtime table is as follows;

MONDAY: 5:00 - 6:00 Kids BJJ (Over 7s ONLY)

6:00 - 7.30 Adults BJJ

(Resident BJJ Purple Belt Will Smith)

TUESDAY: 6:00 - 7:00 MMA NoGi

7:00 - 8:00 Krav Maga

WEDNESDAY: 6:00 - 7.30 Open Mat Sparring

THURSDAY: BJJ Class at Redcar BJJ Club
Coatham Memorial Hall, Redcar

6 - 7 Beginners & "Jui"- niors

7 - 9 Advanced BJJ

FRIDAY: 5 - 6 Kids Kick-Boxing

6 - 7 MMA/K1 Striking

7.30 - 8.30 Submit 2 Success - Free

(S2S is for 13-19 Year Olds Only)

For more details on timetable or any of our classes please visit teessidemartialarts.co.uk or Facebook at Teesside Martial Arts

TEESDALE PARK

2011-12-23T17:56:31Z

Teesdale Park continues its dramatic tranformation with both the probation service and the 5 lamps operated URBAN BLITZ personnel carrying out numerous tasks on the park including an New NATURE PATH and clearing debris from previous fly tipping , the Lottery funded improvements are really taking shape and a forthcoming article in the Gazette will describe the improvements and that of THORNABY FC , a leaflet drop is planned for next year when all the improvements are complete, in the new year the local BISHOPTON CENTRE Pupil referral unti at stockton will be using the Park for nature studies and Forest school activities , any volunteers should contatc Ray Morton 07866952211 if interested in being invloved in the project

Tees Valley Unlimited criticises North- South divide Report

2011-11-10T15:02:51Z

Stephen Catchpole, Managing Director of Tees Valley Unlimited, said: "This report paints an over gloomy picture and does not reflect the significant strides that are being made to boost the local economy, create employment and narrow the North-South divide.

"Tees Valley has secured £65.6m in Regional Growth Fund bids that will attract more than £400m of private sector investment, generate growth and export opportunities and create and safeguard more than 5,000 jobs across the area.

"There are also the stimulating financial incentives being offered by Enterprise Zones that will help attract meaningful investment and growth.

"Today's announcement that SSI has awarded a £30m contract for a coal injection plant at its Redcar works to Siemens VAI at Thornaby is a reflection of the positive economic news that is emerging from the area."

External research conducted since mid-August 2010*:
• North East newspapers have reported the creation of 56,981 private sector jobs in the region

• North East newspapers have reported £25,176,951,875 of new investment by private sector business in the region

• North East newspapers have reported £4,569,468,500 of new contract wins by private sector businesses in the region

*Research conducted by Recognition Marketing and PR

A Free School Uniform Bank Comes to Ingleby Barwick

2011-11-01T09:24:41Z

Revolution Hits Ingleby Barwick

The Youth of Ingleby Barwick are revolting, but not in a way you might think! They are going against the tide and making a difference in the community. At a time when disaffected young people have taken to rioting and looting, the Vibe Youth in Ingleby Barwick want to show that there is another way to change our world.

The Vibe, a community based church group in Ingleby has been providing opportunities for the Youth and people of all ages in the area for over 2 years, which have included providing free lollies to children in Romano Park, free coffee at Tesco, Story time in the Park, Easter Egg Hunt, litter picking, free gardening, and free bag packing at Tesco. The group have now embarked on an amazing School Uniform Bank project. Although the Vibe is led by Mark and Rose Mullis, the actual project called "Unicycle" is completely planned and led by the Youth Group.

The Group meet every Tuesday evening, have a meal together and then plan, design, and organise for the project. The School Uniform Bank is being planned so that parents can donate school uniforms no longer needed to the bank and the bank can redistribute them freely to those in Ingleby Barwick that need them. They will accept used and new uniform items, including PE kit from local schools either with logos or not. The Youth Group are leading on all aspects of the project including contacting local schools, setting up donation bins (tubs) at Tesco and participating primary schools.
If you would like to make a donation of school items or would like more information about the Vibe Church, please contact Rose Mullis at: 07771608180
Or find us on Facebook by searching The Vibe.
The Event: Free Recycled Uniform Giveaway Nov 26th 10am-12 noon at Ingleby Barwick Community Centre
Come and pick up some uniforms or donate some uniforms. There will also be food, short movies, raffle and music.

ALMOST £40MILLION REGIONAL GROWTH FUND BOOST FOR TEES VALLEY

2011-10-31T15:56:49Z

The Government has today announced £39.6m of Regional Growth Fund (RGF) support for businesses within Tees Valley.

The latest financial injection comes in the wake of the sub-region securing £26m in round one of bids from the RGF.

The 15 Tees Valley companies and projects awarded cash from Round Two of the funding programme are:

Advanced Engineering:
ABLE Seaton Dock
Cummins
Darchem Engineering
Hereema

Manufacturing and Process:
Huntsman TPU
Huntsman Tioxide
Johnson Matthey
Fine Organics
Ze-Gen
Riverside Flooring
Terra Verda Bio Works

Unlocking Significant Economic Development and Investment:
PD Ports
NCJ Media

Sector Support:
North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC)

Start-up and Enterprise:
Northern Pinetree Trust

Stephen Catchpole, Managing Director at Tees Valley Unlimited: "This is incredibly positive news for the Tees Valley and yet another clear indication from government that we are on track and moving in the right direction.

"Almost £40 million of Regional Growth Fund support will attract significant private sector investment, generate growth and export opportunities and create and safeguard more than 2,700 jobs across the area.

"The high standard of bids has been recognised and the ambitions of TVU and our local companies acknowledged. Today's announcement, which supports projects throughout the Tees Valley sub-region further puts in place the foundations that will underpin the growth of the area's economy."

The successful 15 Tees Valley applications will have a significant economic impact on the area and will attract just under £200m in private sector investment.

Tees Valley Unlimited, the Local Enterprise Partnership for the area, worked with businesses and its public sector partners to prepare the bids for round two of RGF.

Mr Catchpole added: "Round Two of Regional Growth Fund bids forms one piece of Tees Valley's regeneration jigsaw.

"It dovetails in with Round One bids, the advent of Enterprise Zones, which offer stimulating financial incentives to help attract real investment and growth, and other regeneration plans that are being put in place across the region by TVU and our partners.

"This powerful combination of initiatives means that strong building blocks are now in place to advance the economic wellbeing of Tees Valley.

"They will have a significant impact on investment, private sector growth and job creation and on maximising the area's business potential."

The successful bids are subject to due diligence with Government expecting the money to start being passed on to the bidders in the spring.

The Ingleby Barwick uniform bank

2011-10-31T15:39:13Z

Revolution 2.0 is hosting a free recycled school uniform giveaway event for the Ingleby Barwick
community!

Everyone's invited so if you find yourself short of cash and needing uniform for your kids then come round to Ingleby Barwick Community Centre on the 26th November from 10am to noon.

We will have a range of uniforms and there will be food, short movies, a free raffle, music and of
course free uniform so come round - it's only for you: enjoy.

Spare uniform? There are a number of ways you can donate uniform.
* Orange boxes found at your childs school
* Donation bin at the entrance of Tescos
* Phone 07771608180

The girls of Thornaby & Ingleby Barwick need you!

2011-10-12T08:13:28Z

Girlguiding UK is alive and kicking in Thornaby and Ingleby Barwick but we have one major problem - too many girls wanting to join and not enough spaces to accommodate them! The answer is more leaders - can you help?

We have units that cover the full age range from 5 to 18, Rainbows - age 5-7, Brownies - age 7-10, Guides - age 10-14 and Senior Section - age 14-18, but need more leaders to help run the units. We are holding an open afternoon on Saturday 15th October, 2.30 till 4pm, at St Francis of Assisi Church Hall, Barwick Way, Ingleby Barwick.

Come along and find out what we do and how you can help. You can talk to other leaders and see displays from the units whilst you have tea or coffee.

If you are unable to come that afternoon but are interested in helping, please ring Julie Kawndele on 01642 761193 or 07552111918

Red House School Open Morning - Saturday 24th September - 10am to 1pm

2011-09-20T10:20:34Z

Nursery & Infant and Prep. & Senior School Open Morning Saturday 24th September 2011 10am - 1pm

Come along for an informal chat about your child's educational requirements and find out why the Sunday Times ranked Red House as No.1 School in Great Britain. Guided tours of school facilities will be available and the opportunity to meet teaching staff, members of the PTA and pupils. School information packs will be available and school work will be on display throughout the school. Light refreshments will also be available. For further details, please contact the School office on Tel: (01642) 553370. If you would prefer a tour of the school during the working school week, please feel free to arrange a tour by contacting the above tel number.

Wish is back for 2011!

2011-09-14T08:17:53Z

Wish is back for 2011! We are once again giving not for the profit organisations in Teesside the chance to receive a share of an amazing £50,000. Plus if you register by midnight, this Friday, September 16 you will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a fundraising night at Sporting Lodge. Log on to www.gazettelive.co.uk/wish to register now. Terms & conditions apply.

A Make a Difference Day cleans up in Thornaby

2011-09-05T10:09:53Z

Tristar Homes and Apollo Housing staff along with residents joined forces in a Make a Difference Day (MAD) to tidy up a Tees Valley community.

The clear-up took place in neighbourhoods where Apollo will start refurbishment work in September on homes belonging to Tristar, which is part of the North East housing group Vela.

The work commissioned by Vela, will include internal and external improvements to approximately 4,000 homes in the Stockton area.

The day was organised by Denise Johnson, Patch Manager for Tristar Homes, which saw more than 30 volunteers including Tristar staff, Norton Cleaners, Shaw Trust, Apollo and Community Payback, take to the streets on the Holmes and Stainsby Beck Estate in Thornaby.

The volunteers carried out a number of duties from litter picking, hedge trimming and removal, weeding paths and clearing alleyways.

Grahame French, Neighbourhood Manager at Tristar, said: "Bringing people together is very much at the core of what we do as an organisation as well as ensuring our residents' environments are well-maintained and pleasant places to live.

"It is fantastic to see people volunteer to help others. We are passionate about enhancing the qualities of life for residents and this project will help achieve that."

Residents were so thrilled at the hard work put in by volunteers that they rewarded them with refreshments.

Apollo Resident Liaison Officer, Alison Roddam, said: "It's a great opportunity to build relationships with Tristar staff and their residents before we start the refurbishment works for them. It's also been a real pleasure to be able to help improve their communities outside of the usual work we carry out."