Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
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Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
We provide a safe space for the children aged 5-10 years to explore and join in with activities that interest them and encourage them to try new activities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
We offer a great range of activities for children and young people. There are activities every weekday throughout the school holiday. In addition we have a 3G football pitch that can be used free of charge when available.
To book: visit https://kentonparksportscentre.co.uk/
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
For ages 5 to 14 years
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.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Children 0 to 8 can enjoy:
Soft play and a bouncy castle
An outdoor play area with a climbing frame, slide, small trikes, and sand play,
A cosy home corner for imaginative play,
Arts and crafts activities to encourage creativity
For ages 5 to 13 years.
For children aged 5 to 13 years.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Where every woman belongs. A welcoming space for women from all backgrounds to connect, share and celebrate together.
A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Newcastle Booster Club Summer HAF is fun and engaging. We offer exciting and engaging activities.
Some of the activities are
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Air-hockey
- Arts and crafts
- Organised trips to nearby parks, the aquarium, bowling, minigolf and Adventureland.
We have a calming space for children to chillout.
We provide hot nutritious healthy meals.
We visit the parks and other interesting places.
For ages 5 to 16 years
Come and watch Minions in this inclusive cinema experience. Our trips are designed to be inclusive, accessible and supportive. Children and young people can build confidence, make friends and create lasting memories.
One hour in the pool with inflatables and one hour in the cafe.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
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.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for all children under 5 and their parents or grandparents. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Baby area Physical Play Healthy Snack Music/song time
A friendly group to support communication for 1 to 2 year olds
Bring your child along for lots of fun, messy activities. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough, pasta play and more.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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 relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
Printed on July 2nd 2026