Ormesby Library Friends Group

18/10/2026

Stewart Park Frost Fayre, 29th November 2026, 9 am to 1:30 pm
Local traders bringing everything you need, from Sunday veg to Christmas gifts

18/10/2026

Roadworks for the week ending 25th October 2026

Cargo Fleet Lane (junction with College Road)
27 October
Multi-way lights
Water
Northumbrian Water (0333 3216294)

Cranmore Road (from junction with Cargo Fleet Lane)
14 September to 13 November
Multi-way lights
Water
Northumbrian Water (0333 3216294)

FLATTS LANE, NORMANBY
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 12th October 2026 for up to 10 days to carry out essential maintenance. Work to be carried out by BT (Enquiries in case of signal failure: contact 01914923296).

HIGH STREET, NORMANBY
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation between 18:00hrs and 23:00hrs from 17th October 2026 for up to 1 night to carry out CCTV survey and sewer cleanse. Northumbrian Water will carry out the work (Enquiries: in case of signal failure, contact 0191 4146999).

WEST STREET, NORMANBY
A temporary road closure will be in operation between 18:00hrs and 23:00hrs from 17th October 2026 for up to 1 night to carry out a CCTV survey and sewer cleanse. Northumbrian Water will carry out the work (enquiries: contact 03333216294).

LODGE ROAD, ESTON
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 21st October 2026 for up to 2 days to carry out a CCTV survey and sewer cleanse. Northumbrian Water will carry out the work (Enquiries: in case of signal failure, contact 07841338240).

A171 MIDDLESBROUGH ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary eastbound slow lane will be in operation from 19th October 2026 for up to 7 days to clear blockages in telecommunications ducts. Work will be carried out by BT (Enquiries regarding this work: contact 08004082015).

CHALONER STREET, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 27th April 2026 for up to 26 weeks to carry out Public Realm Improvement work. ESH will carry out the work on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland.
Enquiries regarding this closure: contact 01642 455600.

WESTGATE / BOW STREET / CHURCH STREET, GUISBOROUGH
Two-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 21st September 2026 for up to 7 weeks to carry out Active Travel surfacing work. ESH will carry out the work on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure: contact 01388815661).

HUTTON VILLAGE ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
Two-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 19th October 2026 for up to 3 days to carry out repairs to surface apparatus. Northumbrian Water will carry out the work (Enquiries in case of signal failure: contact 0191 4146999).

A173 WINDLEBRIDGE TO NEWTON UNDER ROSEBERRY/STOKESLEY ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 15th April 2026 for up to 26 weeks to construct a new cycleway. ESH will carry out the work on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure: contact 01388 815661).

THE AVENUE, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 22nd April 2026 for up to 26 weeks to construct a new cycleway. ESH will carry out the work on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure: contact 01388 815661).

NEW ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
Two-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 26th August 2026 for up to 8 weeks to carry out surfacing work for Active travel. ESH will carry out the work on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure: contact 01388815661).

HUTTON LANE, GUISBOROUGH
Two-way temporary traffic signals will operate from 5th October 2026 for up to 10 weeks to construct a new road layout and cycleway. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01388815661).

REDCAR ROAD, DUNSDALE
Two-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 19th October 2026 for up to 2 days to carry out gully repairs. Work to be carried out by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 07903154518).

14/10/2026

Roadworks on Ormesby Bank

Some good news. The traffic lights should be removed tomorrow after the road is reinstated.
Some work will take place across the bridge over the weekend, which will require them to install a pedestrian crossing while the work is underway.

09/10/2026

Roadworks for the week ending 18th October 2026

ORMESBY BANK, ORMESBY
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 24th June 2026 for up to 18 weeks to carry out essential maintenance. Work to be carried out by United Infrastructure (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 07903154518).

THURSBY DRIVE, ORMESBY
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 16th October 2026 for up 1 day to carry out sewer cleanse and CCTV survey. Work to be carried out by Northumbrian Water (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 07812055831).

Cargo Fleet Lane (junction with College Road)
27 October
Multi-way lights
Water
NWL (0333 3216294)

Cranmore Road (from junction with Cargo Fleet Lane)
14 September to 13 November
Multi-way lights
Water
NWL (0333 3216294)

HIGH STREET, NORMANBY
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will operate between 18:00hrs and 23:00hrs from 17th October 2026 for up to 1 night to carry out a CCTV survey and sewer cleanse. Work to be carried out by Northumbrian Water (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 0191 4146999).

WEST STREET, NORMANBY
A temporary road closure will be in operation between 18:00hrs and 23:00hrs from 17th October 2026 for up to 1 night to carry out a CCTV survey and sewer cleanse. Work to be carried out by Northumbrian Water (Enquiries regarding this work contact 03333216294).

FLATTS LANE, NORMANBY
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 12th October 2026 for up to 10 days to carry out essential maintenance. Work to be carried out by BT (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01914923296).

A171 MIDDLESBROUGH ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary westbound slow lane closure will be in operation from 12th October 2026 for up to 5 days to construct a footway for the new development site. Work to be carried out Biker Group (Enquiries regarding this work contact 01845 202002).

A171 MIDDLESBROUGH ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary eastbound slow lane will be in operation from 15th October 2026 for up to 3 days to clear blockages in telecommunications ducts. Work to be carried out by BT (Enquiries regarding this work contact 08004082015).

STUMPS CROSS, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 12th October 2026 for up to 3 days to resurface the carriageway. Work to be carried out by Tarmac on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries regarding this work 01642 774774 Engineer in charge of scheme Russ Thompson).

FOUNTAINS CLOSE, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 12th October 2026 for up to 3 days to resurface the carriageway. Work to be carried out by Tarmac on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries regarding this work 01642 774774 Engineer in charge of scheme Russ Thompson).

HUTTON VILLAGE ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 13th October 2026 for up to 3 days to resurface the carriageway. Work to be carried out by Tarmac on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries regarding this work 01642 774774 Engineer in charge of scheme Russ Thompson).

THAMES AVENUE, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 13th October 2026 for up to 3 days to resurface the carriageway. Work to be carried out by Tarmac on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries regarding this work 01642 774774 Engineer in charge of scheme Russ Thompson).

EVENDALE, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 13th October 2026 for up to 3 days to resurface the carriageway. Work to be carried out by Tarmac on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries regarding this work 01642 774774 Engineer in charge of scheme Russ Thompson).

WESTGATE / BOW STREET / CHURCH STREET, GUISBOROUGH
Two-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 21st September 2026 for up to 5 weeks to carry out surfacing work for Active Travel. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01388815661).

A173 WINDLEBRIDGE TO NEWTON UNDER ROSEBERRY/STOKESLEY ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 15th April 2026 for up to 26 weeks to construct a new cycleway. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01388 815661).

THE AVENUE, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 22nd April 2026 for up to 26 weeks to construct a new cycleway. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01388 815661).

NEW ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
Two-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 26th August 2026 for up to 8 weeks to carry out surfacing work for Active travel. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01388815661).

THAMES AVENUE, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 5th October 2026 for up to 6 weeks for the construction of raised table as part of cycleway scheme. Works to be carried out by Esh on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries regarding this work contact 01642 455600).

HUTTON LANE, GUISBOROUGH
Two-way temporary traffic signals will be operation from 5th October 2026 for up to 10 weeks to construct new road layout and cycleway. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01388815661).

CHALONER STREET, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 27th April 2026 for up to 26 weeks to carry out Public Realm Improvement work. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland.
Enquiries regarding this closure contact 01642 455600).

06/10/2026

New challenge, are you up to it?

❗𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲❗

As part of the , we're inviting you to see what your Library has on offer as well as books.

Take part in our USE YOUR LIBRARY challenge and be in with a chance of winning.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿:
1) Visit any Library in Redcar and Cleveland and pick up your entry bookmark.
2) Visit a Library between September and December to borrow a book or attend an activity/event.
3) Ask a member of staff to stamp your bookmark.
4) Enter your bookmark for your chance to win.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿?
Anyone aged 0+ can enter this challenge. All you need to enter is your entry bookmark and a Library membership (we can sign you up in no time if you don't already have one).

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗻?
- Visit 1-6 times, enter to win a £15 voucher.
- Visit 7-12 times, enter to win a £25 voucher.
- Visit 13+ times, enter to win a £50 voucher.
(Prizes are available for age categories 0-17 years and 18+ years)

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗧&𝗖𝘀:
🖍 Anyone ages 0+ years old can enter.
🖍 Valid Library membership is required to enter.
🖍 One visit per week is counted towards the challenge.
🖍 Draw will take place in January to allow time to submit bookmarks.
🖍 Winners will be selected at random from each prize draw.

05/10/2026

Be aware and protect yourself. Scams are perpetrated all the time.

🔐 October is and Cleveland Police is proud to support this important campaign👮🏼‍♂️

🚨 There were 44,355 victims of email and social media account hacking in the UK last year.

✅ Protect your email and social media accounts with a passkey.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ON8Ew

03/10/2026

Roadworks for the week ending 13th September 2026

ORMESBY BANK, ORMESBY
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 24th June 2026 for up to 12 weeks to carry out essential maintenance. United Infrastructure will carry out the work (Enquiries: in case of signal failure, contact 07841338240).

Church Lane
Sep 28, 8:45 AM - Oct 19, 11:59 PM BST
Traffic control (alternate one-way)
Northumbrian Water

Orchard Way
Sep 28, 8:45 AM - Oct 13, 11:59 PM BST
No carriageway incursion
Sidewalk closure
Utility Asset Works

Westbank Road
Sep 3, 10:00 AM - Oct 14, 11:59 PM BST
Traffic control (stop/slow paddles)
Utility Asset Works

A1043 NUNTHORPE BYPASS, MIDDLESBROUGH
Multi -way temporary traffic will be in operation from 1st June 2026 for up to 20 weeks to construct an entrance for a new development. Work to be carried out by Magna Civil Engineering Ltd (Enquiries in case of traffic signal failure contact 0743628968 or 07594934351).

Nunthorpe Bypass
17 August to 5 October
Temporary lights
Section 50 - install HV cable
Middlesbrough Council (01642 300508)

Guisborough Road, Middlesbrough
5 to 7 October
Multi-way lights
Utilities
BT (0800 40820015)

Cranmore Road (from junction with Cargo Fleet Lane)
14 September to 13 November
Multi-way lights
Water
NWL (0333 3216294)

BANKFIELDS ROAD, ESTON
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 10th September 2026 for up to 2 days to carry out essential maintenance on telecoms cabinets. Work to be carried out by 02 (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01133470074).

CHALONER STREET, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 27th April 2026 for up to 26 weeks to carry out Public Realm Improvement work. ESH will carry out the work on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland.
Enquiries regarding this closure contact 01642 455600).

NEW ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 26th August 2026 for up to 3 weeks to carry out surfacing work for Active Travel. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01388815661).

THE AVENUE, GUISBOROUGH
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 7th September 2026 for up 2 days to carry out repair surface apparatus. Work to be carried out by Northumbrian Water (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 07841338240).

RECTORY LANE, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9th September 2026 for up to 3 days to carry out essential maintenance. Work to be carried out by Northumbrian Water (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 07841338240).

A173 WINDLEBRIDGE TO NEWTON UNDER ROSEBERRY/STOKESLEY ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will operate from 15th April 2026 for up to 26 weeks to construct a new cycleway. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01388 815661).

THE AVENUE, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 22nd April 2026 for up to 26 weeks to construct a new cycleway. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01388 815661).

FALCON WAY, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 28th July 2026 for up to 4 weeks to build a new cycleway. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries regarding this work contact 01642 774774).

MILL STREET, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 24th August 2026 for up to 3 weeks to construct new cycle way. Work to be carried out by ESH on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01388 815661)

GUISBOROUGH ROAD, WATERFALL ROUNDABOUT TO MARGROVE ROAD, CHARLTONS
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 10th September 2026 for up to 5 days to clear blockages in telecommunication ducts. Work to be carried out by BT (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01914923296).

29/09/2026

December in Guisborough Library if you are interested.

Talk of Christmas in September? Why not!

Be the first to get your hands on tickets for the first large event at the newly refurbished Guisborough Library. Join us as we welcome the History Wardrobe and A Very Victorian Christmas.

Come with us to the 19th century and meet the Scrooge sisters!

Ethel is the grumpiest dressmaker in all the land, but Ermintrude would love a jolly Christmas party, with traditions old and new.

Can the ghosts of Fashions Past, Present & Future persuade Ethel to dress her sister in a glorious ballgown ready to celebrate?

Join the Two Lucys as they present a lovely history of Christmas with a fabulous textile twist.

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴

Get your tickets using the link below👇

👰‍♀️ Guisborough Library
💍 Tuesday 8th December
🍰 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Tickets available at https://www.ticketsource.com/redcar-cleveland-libraries/t-rzqymmq

29/09/2026

Chapter nine is now available.

📣📖 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗩𝗘 - CHAPTER NINE ISNOW AVAILABLE! 📖📣

Chapters one to nine are now all available to read on BorrowBox !

Don't have time to read a full book? Are you guilty of starting a book and not finishing it? Maybe you're a bookaholic and want to get stuck into your next best read!

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗻𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!

With the help of local authors and writers, we bring you 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝘄𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲. One chapter to read every month at your own pace, at home or on the go.

To find the stories and read:
1 - log into your BorrowBox app using your Redcar & Cleveland Libraries login details.
2 - tap the ebook tab on the bottom of your screen
3 - browse the Delve into Twelve bookshelf
4 - select your title and click borrow. Your selected title is then ready to read at your pleasure 🎉

Not a BorrowBox member? No worries, to gain access to BorrowBox, sign up for a free Library membership:
🏫 at your local Library
📱online at libraries.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
(Please note that when signing up online, a temporary account will be made. You will need to visit a Library within four weeks for the account to remain open).

LM Milford

Zak Rowe - Author
Emma-Louise Smith - Author
A. S. French Author
Holly A Harvey Author

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29/09/2026

If you are interested, book your place.

Kayleigh and Molly are back!!!

Come along this Saturday 3rd October to Ormesby Library and read to Therapy Dogs Nationwide. They love to hear you read and tell stories.

Help build your Childs confidence and a love of reading by spending some time with therapy dogs, a non judgemental ear reducing the pressure.

Book your ticket in the link below ⏬