A MONTH of events have been planned by the SureStart Stockton team.

One of the activities next month is a workshop to encourage the importance of outdoor play, as well as to introduce childcare providers to a wide range of play equipment, most of which is available through the toy library.

For youngsters there will be picnics in the park with their teddy bears, stories and songs at Stockton Central Library and a mini beast hunt at Preston Park, Eaglescliffe.

There will also be a party to celebrate the birth of all the babies born during the first year of the programme and a number of out-of-school clubs in the Tees Valley to be held during the summer holidays.

For information about the events contact (01642) 527225.