What's On in Hartlepool
What's On in Hartlepool - Hartlepool Events

The Fylingdales Group of Artists This Group which was founded in 1925, usually hold one exhibition a year at the Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby, although they occasionally hold other Exhibitions at different venues, this year Hartlepool. It is traditional for them to meet formally a group once a year, following their Annual Exhibition for their Annual General Meeting. As members are scattered over a large area, it is a measure of the strength of the group that members are prepared to travel quite long distances to attend. The main bond between them is a love of Yorkshire, its coastline, and of painting. During the years, many well known artists have been members including Algernon Newton, R.A., Roland Hill, Florence Hess, Albert Pile, Harry Bateman, and many more. The group to open to amateur and professional artists and when a vacancy occurs, membership is by invitation only. Tel. (01429) 869706 for more details This events starts on 21/06/2008 and ends 27/07/2008

Drawing Together Six schools from the region took part in this year long, Creative Partnerships Tees Valley project which aimed to arm both pupils and teaching staff with the skills, resources and inspiration to draw. It also seeks to establish drawing within education as an important, yet often overlooked subject in its own right. The work takes its source material from the natural and man made worlds along the journey made by the River Tees. Professional artists Jake Attree, Jack Chesterman and Jo Chesterman led the project and worked closely with the pupils and teachers involved. This is a stunning collection of high standard artwork demonstrates how talent is prevalent amongst our region?s schools. These pupils are from English Martyrs Secondary School and Sixth Form College, Hartlepool; Tollesby School and Easterside Primary School, Middlesbrough; Kilton Thorpe School, Brotton; Mount Pleasant Primary School and Holy Family Primary, Darlington. Tel. (01429) 860077 for more details. This events starts on 28/06/2008 and ends 24/08/2008

Hartlepool Maritime Festival 2008 It?s Back Hartlepool Maritime Festival 2008 once again promises a three-day spectacular featuring some gigantic harbourside entertainment for all the family. This year, however expect to see some changes as due to exciting developments on Maritime Avenue the site has altered, meaning that a great deal of the activities now are taking place on the Middleton Road side of the Marina and along Navigation Point ? the site for lots of evening entertainment amongst the restaurants and bars. The year 2000 saw the first of Hartlepool?s Maritime Festivals and since then it has gone from strength to strength, year this biennial event attracts more and more visitors from around the region. In 2005 Hartlepool was a cruise-in-company port to the Tall Ships? Races on their way to Newcastle. We welcomed over 35 ships and the two day events say record visitor numbers of around 175,000. Following that weekend, the ships? captains could see that Hartlepool was very much a ?can-do? town, very ambitious and forward thinking and proved that it could host a world class event. We made a determined effort to become host port for the event in 2010 and just days before the 2006 Maritime Festival we were delighted to hear that we had been successful and were to host the final leg of this prestigious race in August 2010. For more information about the Tall Ships? Races and to request news of progress of the organisation, visit www.hartlepooltallships2010.com This year?s Maritime Festival takes place around Hartlepool Marina, Hartlepool?s Maritime Experience and Navigation Point. Among the host of attractions are: Dramatic watersports displays A salsa party night with the band Pink Champagne The premiere performance of the Hartlepool Cobwebs Orchestra Visits from the ships James Cook, Faramir and the Black Diamond of Durham A stunning, comic performance of Hang Aerial Dance?s wedding piece ?Get Knotted? Live bands on two music stages, including vibrant, multi-enthnic sounds on the World Music Stage Events for military Veterans? Day and a display area showcasing the Armed Forces Dazzling street theatre including the hilarious Bread & Butter Theatre, fishy business from the Fairly Fresh Fish Co. and slapstick acrobatics from water-skiing sisters Tutti Fruitti A Taste of Hartlepool ? pop into a special marquee to savour the very best cuisine from Hartlepool?s top restaurants A host of entertainment from school and community groups around the town including dance shows and sea shanties A large Continental Market selling unusual gifts and tasty treats For more details, visit www.hartlepoolmaritimefestival.co.uk This events starts on 04/07/2008 and ends 06/07/2008

Manor College of Technology present A Gala Evening A gala charity performance by pupils past and present from Manor College of Technology. This performance in aid of the Butterwick Hospice, is a celebration of the talent past and present from Manor College. You will be entertained by dance, drama and music from across the years, including pupils from year 7 to fully-fledged professionals!! Running time: 2 hrs 30 mins, inc. interval Box Office (01429) 890000 This events starts on 11/07/2008

Northern Dales Farmers? Markets The 2nd Saturday of each month from 8.30am Hartlepool?s Maritime Experience car park Many stalls selling fresh, local produce, including organic meat, poultry and game, cheese, eggs, pickles, fish, cakes and much more. www.ndfm.co.uk This events starts on 12/07/2008

Heritage Festival A celebration of the history of Hartlepool Borough Hall: Display from local groups, eg family history, churches, libraries, museums, RNLI and Coastguard. Entertainment in the Town Square: Morris and clog dancing, folk singing and Hartlepool Sea Cadet Band. Plus lots more including Punch & Judy show, a falconry display, market stalls on the High Street and bouncy castles. Check local press nearer the date for more confirmed activities. This events starts on 12/07/2008

Summer Brass Band Concert Season Some seating is available but it is recommended you bring your own. This events starts on 13/07/2008

Little Shop of Horrors Presented by High Tunstall College of Science In this musical, Seymour, a poor florist?s assistant, allows his craving for fame and the love of his life (Audrey) to seduce him into every whim and demand from a man-eating plant. The plant, Audrey II, doesn?t just seek blood, it seeks world domination! This high-energy musical from the creative team behind last years? successful ?The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe? is sure to entertain. Book early to avoid disappointment! Running time: 2 hrs inc. interval Box Office (01429) 890000 Matinee performance on 15th July at 1pm This events starts on 15/07/2008 and ends 16/07/2008

Summer Brass Band Concert Season Some seating is available but it is recommended you bring your own. This events starts on 20/07/2008

Hartlepool Model Rail Exhibition BOOKINGS ALREADY BEING TAKEN FOR THIS 2008 EVENT Dates: Sat/Sunday July 26th/27th Times: 10.00am to 5.00pm Saturday.10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday. Venue: The Wynyard Rooms Wynyard Park House Wynyard Billingham TS22 5TB T: 0870 3009445 Event: NEW VENUE with FREE Car parking up to 300 vehicles. Organised by Hartlepool Model Rail Group, a non profit making organisation with four members. Supported by Hornby Magazine, Model Rail Magazine, Hornby DCC, and Hartlepool Borough Council. All proceeds after costs from this event are given to the RNLI (Life Boats) and GNAAS (Great North Air Ambulance Service). Admission: Adult £4.00 Child/concession £2.50 Family (2+2) £11.00 Disabled friendly Free Car Parking Unaccompanied persons 16yrs and under not admitted. Please contact the Organiser (Malcolm) on 01429-871952 (not after 8.30pm please) Access: At the junction of A19/A689. This events starts on 26/07/2008 and ends 27/07/2008

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