A healthy and happy community is our focus here at Tees Active.

Here you’ll find information on what we’re doing to help our community stay active and stay healthy through fun, physical activities for all ages and abilities.

You’ll also find tips and advice on how you can take control of your health and happiness.

Community News

How do you solve a problem like Maria?

Tees Active employ over 378 people who contribute £5.1 million to the local economy. Tees Active are committed to developing a well-trained, motivated and multiskilled workforce which is flexible and adaptable in the diverse and fast-moving leisure industry.

Diving Into A Good Book!

Tees Million has funded Tees Active’s Swimming in Books concept which is designed to inspire reading and improve literacy and numeracy at the earliest age to provide children with the best start in life.

Stars of Stockton Social Care Take to the Stage

A Warm Welcome in Billingham got off to a fantastic start as attendees were treated to free cups of tea and coffee and a behind the scenes tour of The Forum Theatre.

Warm Welcome in Billingham Gets Top Billing

A Warm Welcome in Billingham got off to a fantastic start as attendees were treated to free cups of tea and coffee and a behind the scenes tour of The Forum Theatre.

Rock Me Amadeus

Thornaby Pavilion reverberated to the sound of opera as members of The Royal Opera house were joined by 600 Stockton school children over 2 days as the performed Mozart’s The Magic Flute.

Eco Warriors Rewarded for their Environmental Work

As part of Tees Actives 20th birthday celebrations local charities and organisations were invited to nominate themselves to enter a draw which would give them an opportunity to win exclusive use of Billingham Forum Ice Arena for their service users.

Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community with Pride on Ice!

Tees Active had an amazing time celebrating Pride this month with their Pride on Ice skating session at Billingham Forum Ice Arena.

Water Safety Roadshows Return to Stockton-on-Tees Primary Schools

Tees Active have relaunched their water safety initiative to coincide with National Drowning Prevention week which runs from 15th – 22nd June in a bid to reduce the number of accidents and drowning incidents across the North East and beyond.

The Great Outdoors comes to Teesside

Tees Active are piloting a new activity which will enable children and young people to have a greater appreciation of their environment and have vital bushcraft skills to equip them to feel confident and knowledgeable when sampling the great outdoors.

Pirates of the River Tees

The sun came out for 6 teams who participated in the Stockton Schools Bell Boating Regatta at Tees Barrage International White Water Centre.

Forum Theatre Billingham’s Autumn & Winter 2024 Brochure is Here!

Forum Theatre’s Autumn & Winter 2024 What’s On Brochure has landed jampacked full of exciting shows to suit everyone! Family shows, comedy, local sports legends, party nights, tribute acts, a #cracking pantomime and more…

Dads Skate FREE This Father’s Day!

Father’s Day is fast approaching (Sunday 16th June) so to celebrate Dad’s skate for FREE* at Billingham Forum Ice Arena!

Mental Health Awareness Week 13th – 19th May

Tees Active are supporting The Mental Health Foundation this Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s theme is ‘movement: moving more for our mental health’, with the week running from 13 to 19 May 2024.

Check to see if you’ve won in our big 20th Birthday Raffle Draw!

Check to see if you’ve won in our big 20th Birthday Raffle Draw!

We’re turning 20!!

On May 4, Tees Active will be celebrating 20 years of working successfully with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to help local people stay healthy and active.

Viva la Vida with the Care Home Legends

Residents from Stockton-on-Tees Care Homes once again proved that age is just a number!

Staff With 80 Years of Service Bid Farewell to Billingham Forum

REGULARS at a popular North-East leisure centre have paid tribute to two long-serving members of staff as they bid farewell.

Thornaby Town Council Give Warm Welcome The Green Light

The Warm Welcome Social at Thornaby Pavilion goes from strength to strength thanks to extra funding and support from Thornaby Town Council.

Mums Skate FREE This Mother’s Day!

With Mother’s Day fast approaching are you prepared and organised or are you rushing around panicking thinking what should I buy to show my love and appreciation!

Les Mills Launch Event Raises Money for The Mayor’s Charities

Activ8 works in partnership with Les Mills presenter Leona Petch to raise £550 for The Civic Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees’ chosen charities.

Teesside has UK’s Second-Best Ice Rink

BILLINGHAM Forum has the second-best ice rink in Britain, according to a major new study.

Beat the blues this January

It can be very common for the lack of daylight and colder weather to have a negative impact on your mood, here are our top tips to beat the blues this January!

Award Winning Customer Service

Tees Active scooped a number of gold and silver medal awards in the Leisure Trust category at the annual Customer Service Awards held by Fitronics.

Introducing the Future Workforce Academy

The team at Tees Barrage are absolutely thrilled to have been crowned runner up in the North East England Tourism Awards 2023

What’s on this festive season?

There’s just ONE WEEK to go until the big day! Find out all the festive fun taking place across our venues on the run up to Christmas.

Lose Weight & Feel Great in 2024

Are you looking to make a positive start in 2024? Now taking enrolments for January 2024 courses. Tees Active’s weight management programmes help people make positive changes to their lifestyle through eating healthily and exercising regularly.

Festive Fitness Passes

Activ8 Health & Fitness’s Festive Fitness Passes have returned this year and they have proved popular so far with members taking the opportunity to gain full access to 4 fitness clubs, 4 swimming pools and a huge range of weekly fitness classes.

A GIGANTIC Opening Panto Weekend at Forum Theatre!

Forum Theatre Billingham welcomed excited pantomime pundits for a record breaking opening weekend of Jack & The Beanstalk.

Social Impact Report 2022/23

We’re committed to measuring our social impact to ensure we’re delivering the best services and support, building active, educated and empowered communities.

Theatre Ready to Scale the Heights in Dramatic New Era

The Forum Theatre Billingham has unveiled ‘giant’ ambitions after being taken over by charitable trust, Tees Active – and there are already signs of healthy growth with record ticket sales for Jack and The Beanstalk.

Get Active for National Fitness Day!

Celebrate National Fitness Day with Tees Active, we have something for everybody to enjoy and get involved with! Find out all about our exciting events and special offers running all day throughout Wednesday 20th September.

2 Great Summer Offers

Become Activ8’s newest member this summer and take the first step to a happier and healthier you! Activ8 have 2 great summer promotions to help you save some pennies and to kickstart your fitness journey. Take a look below.

Activities for everyone this Summer Holidays!

Have fun and keep active this summer with our jam-packed summer holiday guide, including lots of special offers for all the family to enjoy.

Tees Active Hits The Mark For Environmental Action

Tees Active has been officially recognised for its “ambitious and innovative” efforts to become more environmentally sustainable and  has recently been awarded Level 1 of the Green Mark accreditation.

Care Home Legends Loving Life

Residents from Stockton Care Homes definitely proved that age was just a number as over 100 participants from 12 Care Homes descended on Thornaby Pavilion to compete in the Care Home Legends Games.

W.I – They’re Still Standing!

A group of ladies aged between 64 and 83 from the Elm Tree and Fairfield Women’s Institute have donned their wetsuits and taken to the water at Tees Barrage International White Water Centre to take on stand up paddleboarding. 

Olympic swimmer backs water safety campaign in schools

An Olympic swimmer backs Tees Active’s water safety campaign in primary schools across Stockton-on-Tees to highlight the danger of drowning in open water.

Stockton care homes take to the ice for a morning of frosty fun!

Over 90 care home residents and carers joined Tees Active at the Billingham Forum Ice Arena as part of the latest ‘Care Home Legends’ event.

Tees Barrage International White Water Centre Scoops 2nd Place In The North East Tourism Awards

The team at Tees Barrage are absolutely thrilled to have been crowned runner up in the North East England Tourism Awards 2023

Foster & Allen

It’s not too late to grab your tickets to see the legendary folk duo Foster & Allen as they get ready to hit the stage at the Forum Theatre in Billingham this Sunday evening!

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