Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years
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Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
A safe space for girls aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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 babies and young children under the age of 5.
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 friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. With music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with 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.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
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.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
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.
For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0-5 years.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
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.
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.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
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.
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.
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+
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+
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.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
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.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13.
Printed on April 15th 2026