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A public screening of “East Cleveland: A Vision For Our Future” will be taking place at the Loftus Town Hall next week!

The film is a 33-minute long exploration of life in the East Cleveland area, which ponders what life will be like for local residents 20 years from now by exploring complex themes such as community, accessibility, nature, travel, work and family life. This project has been beautifully constructed by a hardworking team of Tees Valley-based artists, who have transcended interviews, public submissions and footage from the Cleveland area into a beautiful reflection of life in our local communities.

We would like to thank all of our amazing filmmakers and contributors who helped to make the creation of this film possible. The production was truly a labour of love and would not have been possible without the effort and input of everyone involved!

🎥 East Cleveland: A Vision For Our Future
🗓Saturday 30th May, 2pm
📍 Loftus Town Hall - Saturday 30th May at 2pm
🎟 Tickets available now on Eventbrite.

📣Calling all creatives!

An amazing line-up of skills development sessions rolling out across our local communities in the Tees Valley.

These creative workshops will provide wonderful opportunities to learn critical new skills and are particularly relevant for early career creative practitioners, and those seeking to develop their creative practices co-creating with communities in the Tees Valley.

👇 See below for more information.

Self-Employment for Beginners - The Basics
A workshop and Q&A session led by Maria Lennon, supporting creatives to better understand business structures and legal systems, as well as financial aspects of freelancing such as bookkeeping, managing expenses and taxation.

🗓 Wednesday 10th June, 10am-12:30pm
📍 Florence Easton Room, Tees Valley Arts, Redcar

Imagination
A session discussing imagination as a creative and civic practice. This workshop, led by Adam Cooper of Threads in the Ground, explores creativity as a tool within communities, future thinking and shared learning.

🗓 Thursday 18 June 2026, 6-8pm.
📍 Gallery Space, Tees Valley Arts, Redcar

Ambition
A focused discussion session and Q&A panel exploring what it means to be creatively ambitious and how ambition is shaped by our own life experiences. This session is part of the Middlesbrough Storytelling Festival and features the following panel guests:
🎤 Jess Hunt (Programme Director, No More Nowt)
🎤 Ishy Din (writer)
🎤 Narbi Price (North East Culture Awards Artist of the Year)
🎤 Juliet Hardy (Artistic Director, SIRF)

🗓 Thursday 25 June, 6:30-8pm.
📍The Studio, Middlesbrough Town Hall

Reflections - Telling Your Story
A hands-on workshop led by Creative Producer Aaron Bowman sharing skills in storytelling, authenticity and presentation to guide participants through a process of self-reflection of their work and ideas.

🗓 Thursday 2 July 2026, 6:30-9pm.
📍 The Studio, Middlesbrough Town Hall

A reminder that applications are still open for Middlesbrough Council’s Creative Community Grant Funds!

Middlesbrough Council's Creative Communities Grant Fund ensures residents across the town have access to creative activities outside of the town centre. we know our communities are a hotbed of amazing creative projects and these grants are a fantastic opportunity to secure additional funding for them.

The deadline for applications is Monday 18th May at 10am.

Follow the links below to learn more or apply for any of the grants available.

https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/community-support/community-grants/grants-for-constituted-groups/

https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/community-support/community-grants/grants-for-community-groups/

An exciting new community project is underway in celebration of the Waterloo’s Road Mosque’s historic 50th anniversary!

The project explores a people's history of Al-Madina Mosque and its influential position in the cohesion and integration of Muslim people, as well as its reception by non-Muslim neighbours. Community members are invited to join workshops and interviews to share their memories and experiences.

The project will lead to an exhibition of archive materials, stories and photographs that delve into the history of the Mosque and highlight the cultural diversity, unity and cohesion it plays within our wider community.

Next Workshop Session
📍MIMA
📆 Thursday 14 May
🔗 Follow the link in our bio to learn more about the project

This month marks the start of All Year Round The Flower Patch CIC's From the Earth Digging Deeper sessions!

This is a shared community project with our friends over at The Flower Patch, which is all about expressing creativity and culture in nature through a series of practical workshops.

The sessions will explore various artistic skills and reintroduce the beauty and versatility of the natural world into different mediums of art.

📍Sandy Flats Lane, TS5 7YN
📆 Monday 18th May - 10am-12pm.
⬇️ See the link in our bio to reserve your space in the sessions.

“Misunderstood Borough” written during my residency with @borderlands_cpp WITH and FOR the communities in Middlesbrough. As always @imelda_says @amjid7 @aboharoonzainab @2bmiddlesbrough it was a pleasure working with you all. 🫶🏽

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

A look back at a powerful exhibition this weekend.

These moments capture more than just images - they capture identity, heritage, and the voices of a new generation.

From the detail in every braid, to the meaning behind every style, our young people brought something special to life. They didn’t just showcase hair…
they told stories.
They honoured culture.
They created space for understanding and pride.

We are incredibly proud of our Creative Youth Leadership Programme - this was their vision, their work, and their impact.

Thank you to everyone who came, supported, and engaged with the exhibition. The energy, the conversations, and the love in the room did not go unnoticed.

📍 The exhibition is now available to view at the Taste of Africa unit — so if you missed it, you can still experience it.

Because our hair has never just been hair…
It has always been our crown. 👑

We’re looking for a poet to take on this unique two-year role! You'll be developing original work, delivering community activity and representing the voices of Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland.

Part ambassador, part artist, the laureateship offers the opportunity to create and perform 8 original poems each year, reflecting on the people, places and issues that shape civic life across the region.

Poetry can be transformative, both for individuals and communities as well as a creative driver for positive change, raising aspirations and articulating new narratives of place. A laureateship programme can also be the voice of communities, connect local citizens with decision-makers and to each other, contribute to and establish cultural and literacy ambassadors while celebrating identity and belonging.

This is a chance to connect with communities, share powerful stories and help shape the cultural voice of South Tees.

Find out more and apply via the link in bio

Join us for Heritage Hair, a creative cultural exhibition celebrating the meaning, beauty and heritage of Black hair.

Created by participants of the Creative Youth Leadership Programme, the exhibit explores traditional African hairstyles, their history, cultural meanings and how they continue to influence modern styles today.

📍 Taste of Africa, 6 Dunkerque Mall, Hill Street Centre, Middlesbrough (TS1 1TA)
📆 Saturday 28 March
🕚 Open 11am – 3pm

Come and discover the stories, identity and creativity woven through generations of hair traditions. ✨

Join this special day trip to the People’s History Museum and explore how communities across the UK share and celebrate their stories!

Inspired by recent conversations about local storytelling, this visit offers a chance to reflect on how Middlesbrough’s own voices and histories might be captured and shared in new ways.

The trip is organised by Middlesbrough Voices in partnership with Borderlands, part of the South Tees Creative People and Places programme.

📆Saturday 28 March
⏰9am - 9pm

Travel is by coach. Places on the coach are free, but limited and must be booked!
Sign up via the link in bio.

The People’s Poetry Masterclass with Rowan McCabe is coming to Middlesbrough!

Join this relaxed, hands-on workshop to explore how poetry can speak with people, not just to them, while staying expressive and authentic.

Using games, exercises and collaboration, Rowan will guide participants in creating work that resonates, inspires and builds community. Perfect for beginners and seasoned writers alike.

📍The Chapel, Whitehouse Street, Middlesbrough
📆 Friday 13 March, 5–7pm
🎟 Book your FREE place, link in bio.

Stay afterwards for TWOOMPH!, an open-mic evening hosted by Tees Women Poets.

Two exciting opportunities have opened up to join the Borderlands team and help shape creative activity across Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland.

🎨 Creative Engagement Producer 🎨
Lead the development and delivery of ambitious cultural programmes, working closely with artists, communities and partners to bring bold creative ideas to life.

📊 Programme Coordinator 📊
Support the operational side of the programme by managing key systems for finance, data and administration and helping the team deliver impactful cultural projects.

If you’re passionate about creativity, community and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for both roles 👉 26th March

Find out more and apply via the links in the comments.

Two exciting opportunities have opened up to join the Borderlands team and help shape creative activity across Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland.

🎨 Creative Engagement Producer 🎨
Lead the development and delivery of ambitious cultural programmes, working closely with artists, communities and partners to bring bold creative ideas to life.

📊 Programme Coordinator 📊
Support the operational side of the programme by managing key systems for finance, data and administration and helping the team deliver impactful cultural projects.

If you’re passionate about creativity, community and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for both roles 👉 26th March

Find out more and apply via the links in the comments.