A guide to the winter festivities
No matter where you live in Teesside and County Durham, we've got a list of stuff happening in your area, to keep you busy over Christmas and New Year.

Be part of it: BBC Tees 5-a-Side
BBC Tees Sport is inviting 5-a-Side teams to enter a special tournament.

Children in Need Hartlepool event
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience is the North East location for this year's appeal.

The TJFA cheer on Stokesley FC
BBC Tees' Ali Brownlee speaks to a team from the TJFA each Thursday on his show.

TJFA's October Recognition Award
Every month BBC Tees' Ali Brownlee hands out a Recognition Award to a member of the TJFA.

Darlington TSC in TJFA club focus
BBC Tees' Ali Brownlee speaks to a team from the TJFA each Thursday on his show.

Odin's Glow at Roseberry Topping
See photos from Odin's Glow, which took place from Thursday 22 until Sunday 25 October.

Taking to the Tees with a Blast
Take to the Tees, the North East's first ever river festival: Reviewed by Blast reporter Linda.

SuperGay Middlesbrough Pride 2009
From 15 - 20 September the annual SuperGay event comes to Middlesbrough Town Centre.

Darlington Rhythm 'n' Brews 2009
The free music and beer festival returns to Darlington from 17 - 20 September.

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Great North Run 2009 on BBC Tyne
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Middlesbrough reindeer parade '09
Sunday, 15 November sees the return of the reindeer parade in Middlesbrough.

Organised fireworks in Teesside
The safest way to enjoy fireworks at an organised display, so find out where your nearest one is happening.

Dogs get into Halloween spirit
On Saturday 31 October the Cleveland Canines Creche held a family fun day, including doggy dressing up

Diane Youdale takes in Teesside
BBC Tees' Diane Youdale is trying out all of the walks in Teesside and County Durham.

TJFA September Recognition Award
Every month BBC Tees' Ali Brownlee hands out a Recognition Award to a member of the TJFA.

'Life after cancer' fashion show
A fashion show to raise money for charity using models whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Kite surfing at Redcar beachfront
The best Britain has to offer in kite surfing came to Redcar beach.

St Therese relics visit Teesside
The relics of the "greatest saint of modern times" begin their British tour.

Hartlepool Tall Ships Race 2010
Preparations have already begun for 1020, when Hartlepool will host the famous Tall Ships Race.

SuperGay sees thousands celebrate
Over 4500 people took part in SuperGay Middlesbrough 2009 say organisers.

Big crowds attend Whitby Regatta
The 169th Whitby Regatta finishes on Monday, 24 August with a firework display.

A global butterfly collection
How a Teesside man's travels saw him return home with live butterflies from around the world.

Guisborough paper lantern parade
Guisborough lantern parade is a free day of family fun, taking place on Saturday 24 October.