A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers babies and young children under the age of 5.
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Suitable for students:
- With an interest and passion for dance
- Interested in performing arts
- Wishing to understand careers in the arts
12 Spaces per session
- 9:30 - 10:30
- 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a whistle stop tour at Dance City as we go behind the scenes to understand wider careers available within dance, the performing arts and culture. A key cultural venue in Newcastle, the team are passionate, invested and happy to share their own personal journey’s with students
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
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 the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0-5 years.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
Basic level English lessons
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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.
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.
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, suitable for ages 5 and under.
Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right support.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Gaming/E-sports
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music. For Children aged 9+
Printed on April 25th 2026