Joanna is crowned the Face of Tees Valley!

Joanna Wake, Face of Tees Valley Winner

After a search over the Summer, a semi-final day, and two fantastic Tees Valley ambassadors Joanna and James spending six months attending events and partaking in activities around Tees Valley - we have found our Face of Tees Valley - Joanna Wake!  Joanna won £1000 and the official title on 20th March 2010.  

Read about our finalists' experiences

visitTeesvalley searched for two energetic Challengers ready to indulge in all Tees Valley has to offer, become ambassadors for the area and stand a chance of winning £1000 and the accolade of becoming the Face of Tees Valley. Our two Challengers attended amazing day trips and nights out with their family and friends in the run up to the grand final that took place on 20th March 2010. Read here about their experiences...

James Hopper

Many people might say I would be the ideal "mouth of the Tees Valley" as I am most often found travelling around the area telling people about events that are on as well ...

Joanna Wake

I am very bubbly and enthusiastic, especially enthusiastic about the Tees Valley! I feel so passionate about what we have here and even more so about getting people to see and realise what ...

Laugh? I almost got a round in !

Next up was a night in central Middlesbrough so somthing a little different to my usual all runnin’/jumpin’ + climbin’ activities. ...

Ooop’s we’ve been a busy boy!!!

Hello again, seems like a long time since I was ’round ‘ere.  And despite the fact that since me last blog I’ve been given a points...

Looking forward to Middlesbrough Music Live…!

Middlesbrough Music Live is coming, it’s this Sunday 6th June from 12noon until 10pm, and its a must catch event if you live in the area.  See ...

It’s all about the Apples…

Richard Milward, a 25 year old from Middlesbrough, had his first novel ‘Apples’ published in 2007, not only has the book been written in ...

My Days Out

A Right Laugh
What's Cooking?
A Jump into the Unknown
The Crathorne Treat
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