Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
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Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Benefits support and advice
A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A group for adults only, where the activities are led by you. A great opportunity to meet other local adults.
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.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Advice for parent carers about the support available for children or young people with additional needs who attend mainstream settings.
Northumbria Police will deliver a session focusing on the different routes into becoming a qualified police officer. With several options available including a degree level apprenticeship, this myth-busting event will help support and widen students’ understanding and knowledge whilst giving
access to real-life police officers for informal discussion around what the job really entails.
Lunch provided.
Suitable for students:
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Support for Newcastle families with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
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.
A group for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 with autism. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Early Words Together. A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project.
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Gosforth Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for children from Year 3 up to Year 8, primarily from first and middle schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s open to complete beginners right through to experienced players. We get together to learn new pieces and develop as musicians, gaining valuable musicianship skills and a good sense of ensemble.
Printed on February 12th 2026