Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.
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Get support to look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers. They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers babies and young children under the age of 5.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0-5 years.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Basic level English lessons
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends, suitable for ages 5 and under.
Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right support.
The Early Words Together programmes give parents the awareness, skills and confidence to provide a language-rich Home Learning Environment that supports their child's language and early literacy development.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Gaming/E-sports
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.
Printed on April 24th 2026