Events

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

A general level class for Yoga.

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

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.

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

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. 

Summer Fun at FAR, providing a range of activities for children and young people from the Fenham area.

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. 

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports

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.

Pre-school aged disabled children can enjoy the soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play at Tim Lamb Children's Centre.

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.

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.

EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Summer 2026 programme for ages 8-16yrs provides enrichment, physical activity, alongside informal learning of healthy eating and balanced lifestyles. Hype provides both centre-based and outdoor activities. These include educational support, self-development workshops, group activities sports, team games, excursions, and trips. All is underpinned by EMTEP’s mentoring and befriending engagement with positive BAME role models.

Join us for a range of activities this summer. For children aged 5+.

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Come along if you would like to learn more about bodies and staying healthy. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.

Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years

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

Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Enjoy this inclusive seated dance class for all abilities.

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

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.

Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.

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 friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0 to 5 (0 to 8 years in the holidays).

Our Summer Dance Intensive offers a week of dance, creativity and performance for children and young people.  Led by professional choreographer, Michael Heatley, dancers will spend the week learning new skills.  They will be creating original movement and working together to make a brand new performance piece to share with family and friends at the end of the week.  Whether your young person already loves to dance, or is keen to try something new, this is a welcoming space to build confidence, make friends and be part of a creative team.

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

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.

Drumming workshop for all abilities

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.