Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free 5km.
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Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free 5km.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
Join us for family activities for children
Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers.
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social club
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
A haven for not only great exercise but socialising as well. For people with learning disabilities and parents/carers.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Join us for our indoor walking session. A great session for those looking for a gentle return to exercise after injury, accident or a period of inactivity.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A dance project for people aged 60 and over. Move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community.
Weekly boxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 7 - 12 years.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
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