Tees Traders Network

01/09/2026

How fab are these little sets? Twinkle Coffin 3D will be joining us on Sunday at our SENsational Festival 2026 With all their fidget toys, sensory toys and even pain stim toys.

We'd love to see you there!

🧙‍♀️✨ Magical Potion Play Set ✨🧙‍♂️

Whether they’re mixing mysterious potions, casting spells, creating their own magical apothecary or turning bath time into a bubbling experiment, the possibilities are endless!
👩‍⚕️ Some kids want to play doctors.
🪖 Some want to play armies.
🧙‍♀️ And some clearly want to start practising their witchcraft early! 😂
🔮 Each set includes:
🖤 1 x Cauldron
🧪 3 x Potion bottles
🥤 3x Cups
🥄 Spoon
🍽️ 1x Tray
💷 £20 per set
✨ Made to order: Please note that these sets are made especially for you once your order has been received. Please allow 7-10 working days from ordering before dispatch.

Please note: Colours may vary slightly from those shown due to screen settings and filament availability.
If you have any issues or questions about your order at any time, please don’t hesitate to email us — we’re always happy to help. 💜
✨ Let the potion-making begin! ✨

Pre order yours here > https://twinkle-coffin-3d.sumupstore.com/product/childrens-potion-set

31/08/2026

🌈💙 SENsational Festival 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 💙🌈

Please SHARE this post with any families who might benefit from a genuinely inclusive, relaxed and fun day out. 💙🌈

Get ready for a FREE family fun day designed with SEN families in mind — and honestly, we’ve packed this one with SO much to do! 🥳

📅 SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026
⏰ 12PM – 4PM
📍 Synthonia Suites, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LH

✨ AND IT’S COMPLETELY FREE TO ENTER! ✨

And we’ll have Stockton Parent Carer Forum joining us. So please come speak to them and donate!

💙 THE SENSORY CALM ROOM 💙

One of the most important parts of our festival is our Sensory Calm Room.

For children who find busy environments overwhelming, need somewhere quieter to regulate, or simply need a break from the excitement, this space is there for them. 🫶

🌿 Free to use
🧸 Calm, quieter environment
💙 A safe space to step away from the crowds
✨ Take as much time as your child needs

There is NO pressure to stay in the main festival area. Come in, explore, have fun, take a break, and return when you’re ready. ❤️

🎪 OUTSIDE FUN!

We’ve got plenty happening outside too!

🏰 Soft play & inflatables — FREE to use! Discos Castles Northeast
🎭 Face painting Teesside Party Dayz
✨ Glitter tattoos
💇 Festival hair
🎈 Children’s activities
🧸 Toys and goodies
🍭 Sweets & treats

And of course, there’ll be LOTS of fantastic local traders selling handmade goodies, toys, gifts, cakes, treats and more! 🛍️

🍕☕ FOOD & DRINK

Because no family day out is complete without food! 😂

🍕 aMAYzing Pizza
☕ Coffee van Claire’s Coffees
🍰 Cakes & treats
🍭 Sweets
🍽️ Carvery available at Synthonia Suites
🍺 The bar will also be OPEN
Trader highlights coming this week!

So you can grab something delicious, get yourself a coffee, let the kids burn off some energy and enjoy a proper family afternoon!

💙 FREE ENTRY
💙 FREE inflatables
💙 FREE use of the Sensory Calm Room

Whether you’re a regular at SEN events or you’ve never been to one before, you are welcome.

Come for 20 minutes. Stay for four hours. Take breaks. Make use of the calm room. Let the kids play. Grab some food. Browse the stalls.

There are no expectations. Just come as you are. 💙

📍 Synthonia Suites, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LH

🎟️ FREE ENTRY — NO TICKETS NEEDED!

25/08/2026

Hi everyone! 💙

Just a quick reminder that the table plan and trader information pack will be going out later this week, most likely Friday.

Please note, these will only be sent to traders who have paid their stall fee and secured their booking.

That said, if you’re a last-minute trader wanting to join us, there’s still time! Please get your booking in before Friday to make sure you’re included. 🥰

💙 Our 100% SEN-friendly family festival is back for its second year!

We still have a few spaces available:

💙 Indoor table: £20
🏕️ Outdoor gazebo pitch: £40

PLI and all relevant legal certifications are required. Payment secures your booking.

👉 Apply now: https://www.teestraders.co.uk/sensationalfestival

Let’s create a day where everyone feels accepted, included and celebrated! 💙✨

18/08/2026

Oh yes. We have got the wands coming! If you’ve not made yours yet. Do not miss out! We didn’t see one kid without one on Sunday.

17/08/2026

❤️ Doing things properly matters!

It can be incredibly disheartening when you’re a trader who spends the time, money and effort to do things properly — the right insurance, hygiene certificates, product testing, labelling and paperwork — only to see others ignore those responsibilities and still sell alongside you.

It’s easy to think:

“Why am I bothering when they aren’t?”

But compliance isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about protecting your customers, your business and your reputation. And when children’s products or food are involved, that responsibility matters even more.

🚨 “I didn’t know” isn’t an excuse.

If you choose to make and sell food, toys or other regulated products, it’s your responsibility to find out what you need before you start selling.

You wouldn’t make a lasagne from scratch without checking the ingredients, forget the pasta, then say:

“It’s fine — people are still buying it.” 😂

It doesn’t work like that.

And “but it sells” doesn’t make something safe or compliant.

If you discover you’ve missed something, learn, fix it and move forward. Nobody expects perfection — but responsibility matters.

So to every trader who is doing things properly:

Don’t let someone else’s shortcuts make you question your standards.

You’re not wasting money.
You’re not overdoing it.
You’re not being difficult.

You’re protecting the people who buy from you and building a business you can be proud of.

And honestly?

“I’ve done this properly” is worth far more than “I got away with it.” ❤️

13/08/2026

🌟 SENsational Festival 2026 – LAST FEW SPACES! 🌟

Our 100% SEN-friendly family festival is back for its second year! 💙

We have a few spaces available due to unpaid bookings, and we’d love to welcome more amazing traders who share our values of kindness, patience and inclusion.

Expect:
🛍️ Fantastic local traders
🍔 Food & treats
🏰 Family entertainment
🧸 Dedicated sensory room
🤝 Autism charities & support organisations

💙 No loud music or sudden noises
💙 No mascots
💙 Calm, welcoming & inclusive atmosphere

Whether you sell sensory products, toys, crafts, gifts, books, clothing or treats, we’d love to hear from you! It doesn’t have to be Sen related. This is a chance for families to find you who may not normally want to come due to the events overwhelming their child.

💙 Indoor table: £20
🏕️ Outdoor gazebo pitch: £40

PLI and all relevant legal certifications required. Payment secures your booking.

👉 Apply now: https://www.teestraders.co.uk/sensationalfestival

Let’s create a day where everyone feels accepted, included and celebrated! 💙✨

06/08/2026

✨ Our SENsational Festival is almost here! ✨

Our amazing SENsational Festival takes place on Sunday 6th September, and we’re getting everything ready for a fantastic day! 💙

A quick reminder for anyone who has applied but not yet paid – Monday is the final payment deadline. Unfortunately, any unpaid pitches after this date will be released to traders on our reserve list, as we currently have a number of duplicate businesses waiting for a space. Please double check junk/spam

Thank you to everyone who’s booked so far – we can’t wait to see you all for another brilliant, inclusive event! 🌈

We still have a small number of trader spaces available, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to get in touch.

Application form here https://www.teestraders.co.uk/sensationalfestival

04/08/2026

🌟 TRADER APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN FOR THE SENsational Festival 2026! 🌟

Following the incredible success of last year's event, we're so excited to be bringing back our 100% SEN-friendly Family Festival for its second year!

This isn't just another market—it's a day dedicated to creating a welcoming, calm and inclusive environment where children, young people and families can enjoy themselves without the pressures that traditional events can sometimes bring.

💙 We're looking for traders who share our values of kindness, patience and inclusion. Whether you sell sensory products, handmade gifts, toys, crafts, books, clothing, treats, or anything in between, we'd love to hear from you!

As a trader, you'll be part of an event that features:
🛍️ Fantastic local businesses
🍔 Delicious food
🏰 A bouncy castle and family entertainment
🧸 A dedicated sensory room for anyone needing a quiet space to regulate and recharge
🤝 Local autism charities and support organisations

To ensure the day remains accessible for everyone, there will be:
🔇 No loud music
🔇 No sudden loud noises or surprises
🎭 No mascots
💙 A relaxed, understanding atmosphere where every family is welcome.

Many of our traders are neurodivergent themselves or create products designed to support sensory needs, regulation and creativity. Above all, we're looking for traders who are happy to be patient, welcoming and understanding, because every visitor experiences the world differently.

💙 Indoor table: £20
🏕️ Outdoor gazebo pitch: £40

All traders must hold valid Public Liability Insurance (PLI) and have any relevant legal certifications required for their business (such as food hygiene certificates, CLP labels, UKCA compliance where applicable, etc.).

To secure your place, payment is due upon receipt of your payment link. Your booking will only be confirmed once payment has been received.
If you'd love to be part of one of the most rewarding events of the year, we'd love to have you join us!

👉 Apply today: https://www.teestraders.co.uk/sensationalfestival

Let's work together to create a day where everyone feels accepted, included and celebrated. 💙

02/08/2026

Pop on down and support local businesses. This is what it’s all about! Oh and spending lots of pennies. You know you need it x

We hope to see lots of you there it FREE entry.
First 30 adults get one of our amazing goodie bags with treats from our sellers.
We have 10 extra up for grabs for the best dressed!
Love music and bar.
Over 80 stalls
Refreshments
Tarot and other divination readers available.
Best alternative night out in Middlesbrough!
Do not forget to enter your car registration in the tablets to ensure you get free parking!

4-9pm Dormans Club Middlesbrough
fans please share!