Ormesby Library Friends Group

28/05/2026

Refurbishment of Guisborough Library

❗️𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 - 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲❗️

Guisborough Library will be closing to allow work to start on a full refurbishment.

The library will be closed from 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 and will reopen 𝗺𝗶𝗱/𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Please keep an eye on our social media page and website for pop up events and our opening celebrations.

We look forward to welcoming you back to your new library.

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

28/05/2026

One week to go to the Kite Festival

🪁🚌PARK & RIDE INFORMATION FOR REDCAR KITE FESTIVAL 🚌🪁
Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 June.

The park and ride will run from Kirkleatham show field. Enter from Kirkleatham Lane (A1042) and follow the signs to the show field. Parking is free.
From here the buses will run direct to Majuba Road, dropping off and picking people up right on site.

Parking at the show field is free. Tickets need to be purchased from the ticket desk in the car park before boarding the bus. Tickets can be paid for by both cash and card payments.

Ticket prices are:

Adults Return - £3.00
Under 16s Return - £1.00
Under 3 years old- Free

Buses will run from 11.45am to 6.30pm in a constant loop between Kirkleatham and the site and we have tripled the number of buses from last years provisions.

While the buses are coaches, wheelchair and access provisions are in place with ramp access to a range of buses available.

We ask that prams are folded up to speed up the loading process.

22/05/2026

Rodworks for the week ending 31st May 2026

ORCHARD WAY, ORMESBY
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 26th May 2026 for up to 5 days to carry out essential maintenance. Work is carried out by Northumbrian Water (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 0191 4146999).

Cargo Fleet Lane (from Longlands Road to Marshall Avenue)
26 to 29 May (overnight)
Road closure
Water
NWL (0333 3216294)

A172 Stokesley Road / A174 Marton interchange
2 March to Autumn 2026
Major repair work
A172 on bridge - chicanes into two-way single traffic lanes. Occasional temporary lane or full overnight closures, including use of temporary traffic signals when required. Right turns are banned onto A174 and from A174 (left turns only on and off slip roads). A172 U-turns are banned for 300m either side of the bridge works. A174 overnight lane closures for works underneath the bridge. Diversions are in place during works.
Middlesbrough Council (01642 300508)

Marton Road (junction with Marton Burn Road to Toby Carvery)
7 April to 28 May
Lane closure
Gas
NGN (0191 501 4397)

ORMESBY ROAD, NORMANBY
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 27th May 2026 for up to 5 days to carry out carriageway patching. Work to be carried out by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 07974362101).

CHURCHILL ROAD/FABIAN ROAD, ESTON
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 8th May 2026 for up to 4 weeks to carry out essential maintenance. Work to be carried out by Northen Powergrid (Enquiries in case of traffic light failure contact 03700500792).

THE AVENUE, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 22nd April 2026 for up to 14 weeks to enable construction of 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).

CHALONER STREET, GUISBOROUGH
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 27th April 2026 for up to 16 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.

A173 WINDLEBRIDGE TO NEWTON UNDER ROSEBERRY/STOKESLEY ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 15th April 2026 for up to 14 weeks to enable construction of 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).

22/05/2026

Chapter Five is now available

📣📖 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗩𝗘 - RESERVE CHAPTER FIVE TODAY! 📖📣

Chapter five of each of our six titles are now available for you to reserve on BorrowBox ahead of their release.

The first four chapters of each of our six titles are available to read today, ahead of the release of chapter five.

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

22/05/2026

Not long before the kites will be flying over Redcar beach.

19/05/2026

Ormesby Hall this bank holiday weekend.

🎶🌿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹

Looking for a fun, easy family day out this half-term?

Join us for 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗵𝗲𝗺... a week of music, creativity and outdoor fun across the house, gardens and wider estate at Ormesby Hall.

Families can explore hands-on music zones, follow a nature sounds trail, enjoy crafts and activities, and even join interactive music workshops during the week 🎵

There’s plenty of space to run around, explore the gardens, connect with nature and discover local history too - all right here in Middlesbrough.

And with admission from just £𝟭𝟳.𝟱𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁, it’s a great value day out during the school holidays 💚

📍 Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough
📅 Open every day during half-term
🕥 10.30am–4pm
💷 Adult £7 | Child £3.50 | Family £17.50
💚 National Trust members & under-fives free

Who’s joining the fun next week? 👇🎶

18/05/2026

Crossing the Tees Book Festival is back.

15/05/2026

Meet the Author event at Saltburn Library. Part of the Crossing the Tees book festival in June. Please note this is a ticketed event.
https://www.crossingthetees.org/

Cake, tea, books and an introduction to The Second Chance Supper Club, what more could we ask for? 🍰

Come and join us and enjoy an afternoon tea with Northumberland author, Caroline Roberts as she introduces The Second Chance Supper Club.

When Cath starts a supper club after her husband’s betrayal the healing power of community allows Cath to believe in love and joy once again.

Caroline says the book was inspired by thinking about making a new start in mid-life and people coming together over great food.

So join Caroline for some great food and great conversation. Caroline will be in conversation with Laura Metcalfe ().

Afternoon tea is included in the price and will be served at the beginning of the ​event.

📅 Tuesday 23rd June
📍 Saltburn Library
⏰ 1:00pm
🎫 Get your tickets today at https://www.ticketsource.com/crossingthetees/t-gllkqya

This Crossing the Tees event is part of the New Writing North Northern Bookshelf programme.

15/05/2026

Crossing the Tees Book Festival next month. Events at various libraries across the Tees Valley.

🔪🍰 Murder is on the Menu at this years Crossing the Tees Book Festival 🍰🔪

Join us as at South Bank Library as we welcome Tall Tales Mysteries as they present Murder on the Menu!

Come along for a fun murder mystery evening. Imagine a cross between Bake Off and Midsomer Murders.

Celebrity judges Jayne Fondant and Mario Mascarpone have arrived at the village fete to judge the cake competition, but someone has put murder on the menu, and one of them has made their last celebrity appearance.

It’s time to ask who made murder the icing on the cake?

We’ll be serving tea and coffee at this event but if you’d prefer something more alcoholic, feel free to bring your own bottle – we’ll provide the glasses!

📅 Friday 26th June
📍 South Bank Library
⏰ 6:30pm
🎫 Book your tickets today at https://www.ticketsource.com/crossingthetees/t-mjjxmqr

15/05/2026

Roadworks for the week ending 23rd May 2026

ALLENDALE ROAD, ORMESBY
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 16th May 2026 for up to 3 days to install new 5G telecom mast. Work to be carried out by O2 (Enquires in case of signal failure contact 07887526272).

NORMANBY ROAD, ORMESBY
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 18th May 2026 for up to 5 days to construct new entrance for housing development. Work to be carried out by Groundwork Services (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 07511044580).

A172 Stokesley Road / A174 Marton interchange
2 March to Autumn 2026
Major repair work
A172 on bridge - chicanes into two-way single traffic lanes. Occasional temporary lane or full overnight closures, including use of temporary traffic signals when required. Right turns are banned onto A174 and from A174 (left turns only on and off slip roads). A172 U-turns are banned for 300m either side of the bridge works. A174 overnight lane closures for works underneath the bridge. Diversions are in place during works.
Middlesbrough Council (01642 300508)

Marton Road (junction with Marton Burn Road to Toby Carvery)
7 April to 28 May
Lane closure
Gas
NGN (0191 501 4397)

Overdale Road
18 May to 27 July
Multi-way lights
Water
NWL (0333 3216294)

CHURCHILL ROAD/FABIAN ROAD, ESTON
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 8th May 2026 for up to 4 weeks to carry out essential maintenance. Work to be carried out by Northen Powergrid (Enquiries in case of traffic light failure contact 03700500792).

BANKFIELDS ROAD, ESTON
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 11th May 2026 for up to 6 days to carry out civils works in prep to install a telecoms pole. Work to be carried out by O2 (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 01133470074).

LODGE ROAD, ESTON
A temporary road closure will be in operation from 13th April 2026 for up to 5 weeks to carry out new drainage connection. Work to be carried out by Absolute Civil Engineering (Enquiries regarding this closure contact 01207201210).

WHITBY LANE, GUISBOROUGH
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 18th May 2026 for up to 3 days to carry out patching work to sewer. Work to be carried out Northumbrian Water (Enquiries in case of signal failure contact 07894905556).

A173 WINDLEBRIDGE TO NEWTON UNDER ROSEBERRY/STOKESLEY ROAD, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 15th April 2026 for up to 14 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).

THE AVENUE, GUISBOROUGH
Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 22nd April 2026 for up to 14 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).