Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
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Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun 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.
Need help with family law?
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
The North East Law Centre can help you with:
- Domestic abuse
- Orders to help keep you safe
- Time and contact with your child
- Maintenance payments
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Other family law worries
You do not need an appointment.
Just come along and talk to someone who can help.
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.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
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 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 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 friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
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.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Suitable for girls aged 10 - 12 years
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+
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
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.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 - 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
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.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 - 17 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.
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
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
A monthly club night run by DJs with a learning disability and autistic DJs since 1998. It’s a fun and friendly night out for adults with a learning disability, autistic people, and their friends, families and carers.
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
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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