The river stirs up artistic talents in Cleveland kids who know how to go with the flow.

The River Tees flows from the Pennines to Redcar, and has always been the life blood of the North East. Historically the Tees was at the centre of a thriving ecosystem, which culminated in common seals basking on the sand flats at the estuary. However, heavy industry in the area from the 19th century onward had a crippling impact on local wildlife, and the seals were absent for around a century. Now, after intensive work to rehabilitate the river and surrounding area, the seals have returned and the water is clean enough for recreation, like the kayaking shown in this film, as well as servicing the remaining industrial centres.

Pupils from Whitecliffe Primary School in Carling How produce a three-minute animation telling the story of a fish traveling the length of the River Tees from source to mouth. Following their production, the 'making of' with pupils both working on their animation as well as visiting and learning about some of the location in the Tees Valley area that would feature in their production.