Family
Shining a spotlight on activities, projects and events for families. Supporting campaigns to improve the lives of families. Uncovering families heroes.
Useful items ping and pong their way to new homes
“At least 45,000 items have found new homes via Pong and Ping…” Back in 2013, Saltburn Maths teacher Jez Davis and his wife Carmen sorted out lots of things that were too good for the bin, but not worth the bother of selling. Rather than take them to a charity shop,...
Improving access to affordable childcare for all
"Good access to affordable childcare is a vital cog in our economy and one of the most important factors in allowing women to achieve economically." The UK currently has the 7th most expensive childcare in the world, with families spending an average 36% of income on...
Have your say on the future of Guisborough Forest
Wildlife conservation, commercial woodland, nature reserve, outdoor playground…? What direction for one of our favourite forests? Guisborough Forest is one of the best known areas of woodland in our region, and we are all being invited to have a say in what happens to...
Teachers feeding and clothing pupils… it’s time to end child poverty
"We must work to ensure we tackle child poverty and ensure families in the Tees Valley thrive." Teachers in the Tees Valley are spending their own money on feeding, clothing and providing gas and electric for their pupils. Food and clothes banks in schools are now a...
Recycling Hub focuses on toys and crafts
A Community Interest Company is breathing new life into the former electrics shop in Guisborough's Fountain Street. After weeks of hard work – interrupted by the Covid Crisis – @Guisborough Recycling Hub CIC volunteers have updated the inside of the shop and repainted...