Events

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Earlier this year, City Library had the honour of hosting the Into the Light: The Pioneers of Black British Ballet exhibition; following on, we are hosting a fantastic family event celebrating Black British Ballet.

Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old. 

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank

A welcoming space to connect and play. For children aged 0 to 5 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.

A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.

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

Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.

Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music. For Children aged 9+

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+

For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in further education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead. No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed. Just come along.

Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.

Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds

Girls group for 8-16 years. Sessions include crafts, activities and cooking, based on suggestions made by the group. A relaxed and supportive environment, creating a safe space for girls to come together.

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 to 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Join our inclusive music-making programme for 12 to 17 year olds with SEND and their non-disabled peers. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

A safe, supportive space for neurodivergent young people. Meet others, build confidence and enjoy activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, games and trips.

Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

A safe space for girls aged between 10 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Family fun club Arts and Crafts session

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 to 17 years.

Football and gaming for ages 12 to 14 years

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years

This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork

Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 to 19 years

A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.

Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.

A safe space for girls aged between 11 to 16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Our Blakelaw Youth Session is a free, open-access session for young people aged 11–16.