TEESSIDE’S premier art gallery, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (Mima), is hosting two talks in the new year.

The first is about communicating at sea over 200 years ago and will take place on Thursday, January 16 between 6pm and 7pm.

The second is a behind the scenes guided tour of the gallery and takes place on Friday, January 31 between 2pm and 3pm. Both events are free but booking is required. Call 01642-726720.

MS SOCIETY: The Multiple Sclerosis Society on Teesside holds a cycling and social event every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm at Middlesbrough Cycle Circuit, Marton Road, Middlesbrough. Call 0800 500 3182 to find out more.