Events

Gosforth Civic Theatre is an arts venue, café and community hub in Gosforth, and is home to, and run by, Liberdade Community Development Trust.
We opened Gosforth Civic Theatre in 2016, and in 2019 we hosted more than 900 events and activities, and invited over 50,000 people through our doors. In the words of Ozzy, one of our founding members, we opened the theatre because; 

Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.

Anyone with sensory needs can enjoy Life Science Centre with reduced lighting and sound levels.

A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.

Inclusive sessions of dance and movement with a chance to try the trapeze and the cocoons.

Sunday 17th August 2025 
Join us for a disco and food! For adults (18+) with learning disabilities and/or autism. 
Let us know you are coming by calling 0191 281 8737 or emailing information@skillsforpeople.org.uk.
You can also walk with us from Central Station to The Globe. Just let us know. 

Inclusive sessions of dance and movement with a chance to try the trapeze and the cocoons.

In the heart of Byker, this is one of the newest gyms in Newcastle.

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.

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues

A quiet room for you and your child to relax with various sensory items.

Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Come and join us for free coffee

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

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