Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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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.
Join us this Summer at Blue Flames. We run fun holiday activity days. Your child can play, create, and learn. We welcome children aged 5 to 12 years. Sessions run during the Summer holidays.
Everything happens in a safe environment. Your child will enjoy:
Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please notes there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
We will be partaking in sports activities, free games, lunch is included and swimming in the afternoon.
A group for children age 0-3 with a visual impairment.
A weekly Clothes Bar providing children's clothes to local families in need
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.
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
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 under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Groups for parents and carers focusing on emotional health & wellbeing of your child
Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Come and say hi between 10am-2pm.
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.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
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.
Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
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
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 friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Online creative therapy group for parent carers. We offer support to SEN families as well as foster carers and adopters.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
For women who are Refugee or Asylum experienced and/or are women of the Global Majority
Fortnightly movement sessions to connect to your body, be creative, spend time with others, and improve mental and physical health.
Gentle and social walks in many different places. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Our Summer Family Fundays are for the whole family. There are plenty of activities to suit all ages:
• Arts & Crafts sessions
• Bouncy Castle
• Face Painting
• Sports coach leading games and activities
• Children’s Entertainers
• Home-made cakes, quiches and pies for sale*
• Hot and cold, food and drinks from our community Café*
• Free healthy snack for every child
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Printed on June 20th 2026