Adrian "Warby" Warburton - Nicknamed 'Six Medals', he played a legendary role in the RAF during the defence of Malta during World War II, earning a Distinguished Service Order and Bar, Distinguished Flying Cross and Two Bars, and an American Distinguished Flying Cross.
Ian Lawrence - Codebreaker Ian Lawrence was a secret operative working as a code cracker of key German naval missions at Bletchley Park at the height of the Second World War for two years.
He has also been honoured for his contribution to the study of local fauna and wildlife by Cleveland Naturalist’s Field Club (CNFC).
Evening Gazette: was so secret they forgot about me, says Middlesbrough's wartime codebreaker
Evening Gazette: Teesside wartime codebreaker honoured for botany work
Middlesbrough is proud to take part in the Heroes Welcome Scheme
Mission statement of Heroes Welcome
“To encourage British cities, towns and organisations to join Heroes Welcome UK, in order to give support, quiet recognition and a little hospitality to Armed Forces Personnel and their families.”
Accessing Heroes Welcome
By way of proof to access the scheme all service personnel carry a clearly marked Military ID card.
The scheme is for the the benefit of members of the British Armed Forces, Veterans and direct dependants.
Any discount or upgrade offered is entirely up to the discretion of the business.
Heroes Welcome in Middlesbrough information for businesses
Heroes Welcome in Middlesbrough info for businesses
To take part in the Heroes Welcome in Middlesbrough scheme contact Susie Joscelyne on 01642 729645 or email: heroeswelcome@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Middlesbrough businesses taking part in Heroes Welcome
| Business Name |
Contact details |
Discount or offer |
| Middlesbrough Council |
POX 500, Civic Centre, Middlesbrough, TS1 9FT |
Discounts will be given equivalent to the 'Leisure Link' discount which is generally 10% for military personnel and up to 6 family members accompanying them in the following venues: Neptune Leisure Centre, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Clairville Stadium, Southlands Centre, The Middlesbrough Golf Centre - 18 hole premier course and the Pitch and Putt. Venues not covered by leisure link will also participate in giving a 10% entry discount which are Hemlington Recreation Centre Newham Grange Country Farm and leisure activities in Albert Park eg roller skating and boats. |
| Whites café | 23 Corporation Rd, Middlesbrough TS1 1LP |
20% discount |
| Emanuel Spence ltd | Letitia Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough, TS5 4BE 01642 247938 |
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| Market Cross Jewellers | 60 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough TS1 1RA 01642 246 266 |
15% discount |
| Hallmark fine Jewellers | 24 Oberhausen Mall, Hill St Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 1TB |
15% discount |
| Nandos | Middlesbrough Leisure Park Middlesbrough TS4 3AG 01642 250 007 |
20% discount |
| Millets | 40 Linthorpe Road Middlesbrough, TS1 1RD 01642 240 863 |
10% discount |
| Carphone warehouse | 96 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, GB – 0870 142 1540 |
Free connection to virgin media (normal cost £19.99) |
| Life Store |
Life Store, 10-12 Centre Mall, The Mall, Middlesbrough TS1 2NR Tel: 01642 737 884 | Receive a goody bag containing ‘healthy advice, toothpaste, receive a free BMI Check, and blood pressure check’ subject to criteria. |
| Abby’s Pizza | 94 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RB,, 01642 242 224 |
10% discount when you spend over £5 |
| Kebab Centre | 263 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 4AS, 01642 232 323 | 10% on collection |
| Orange Store | 7 Cleveland Centre Middlesborough, Cleveland TS1 2NP 0870 376 3835 |
25% discount *Must produce a wage slip from last 2 months |
| Sharps, Moben Dolphin | 2 Dunkerque Mall, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS1 1TA . 01642 223512 |
A small discount will be received |
| Buckshees | Dundas Arcade Dundas Street, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS1 1JA 01642 213 701 |
10% discount |
| Caffe 21 | Trader Jacks –Floor one 19 Corporation Road Middlesbrough TS1 1LW |
All armed service personnel will receive free chips*and children accompanying them will received a complimentary drink. * the best chips in Middlesbrough |
| Aruba | Wilson Street, Middlesbrough TS1 1SN 01642 232 111 |
Free Entry |
| Triads | 54-56 Albert Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland - 01642 254 124 | 10% discount |
| Blue Inc men's clothing | 21-25 Oberhausen Mall Hill Street Shopping Centre Middlesbrough TS1 1TB 01624 211210 |
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| Garage Shoes | Unit 6 Hill Street Centre Middlesbrough TS1 1TB 01642 231623 |
10% discount |
| BOX clothing | 24 Newport Road Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS1 5AE 01642 888 711 |
10% discount on full price |
| Goodbody’s | 58 Albert Road Middlesbrough Tees Valley TS1 1QD 01642 640299 |
20% discount |
| My Serenity | Complementary Therapies 70 Westgate Guisborough TS14 6AY 01287 634880 / 07828 882798 www.My-Serenity.co.uk |
Offers a warm welcome, and also a discount on all therapies of 30%. |
| Race for Furniture and Home Interiors | Porttrack Retail Park Holmhouse Road TS18 28B |
10% off |