A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
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A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their familes under 5
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
Pre-school aged disabled children can enjoy the soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play at Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
We will be offering a safe and welcome environment for children to attend and participate in a range of physical and educational activities.
For ages 4-12
Come along and try a range of adapted bikes. Learn to cycle and ride in a safe environment both indoor and outdoor. For adults with disabilities.
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.
Come along if you would like to learn more about bodies and staying healthy. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
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.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Enjoy this inclusive seated dance class for all abilities.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0 to 5 (0 to 8 years in the holidays).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group.
Amazing free holiday activities (Table Tennis, dancing, cycling, football, street cricket and trips to trampoline and soft play for both kids and young people) for children and young people within the African community (5-17 years old) in physical activities, enrichment activities and serve free meals to all.
To book: Contact us on phone or email
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
These free sessions are for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 18+.
Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Pop in a chat with a Careers Advisers.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for ages 0 to 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
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
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
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 new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
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