BUDDING bikers have treat in store with a Christmas Cycle Swap at Middlesbrough’s popular Bike Academy.

It’s a chance for riders to trade in their existing bike for a bigger or smaller, or simply pick up or receive a bike.

The Christmas Cycle Swap takes place at the Academy in Albert Park on Tuesday, December 17 from 10am to 3.30pm.

For more information, call the cycle centre on 01642-219620.

FAMILY PANTO: Families are being invited to Trinity Methodist Church, Middlesbrough, to watch Beauty and the Beast, which will run from Tuesday, January 7 until Saturday 11 at 7pm Tuesday to Friday and 2.30pm and 6.30pm on the Saturday. Tickets are £6 for adults, £4 for children/concessions and £16 for the family. For further information call 01642-882673.