Events

A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things 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.

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.

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

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).

Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.

A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.

Activity days based around the theme 'challenge'. Children aged 7-11 years will be given the opportunity to explore physical, creative and cultural challenges.

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

For children aged 0 to 5 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. 

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

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

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 welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.

A free, weekly theatre group for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ who live in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

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. 

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. 

Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+

Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

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, suitable for ages 5 and under.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. 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.

Try out mindfulness in a supportive group. We will share some tools that can help us feel calmer during difficult times. For adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.

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

Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.

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.

Join us for our exciting summer holiday club designed especially for children on free school meals! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 PM, we’ll provide a delicious hot meal, along with fresh fruit and water to keep everyone energized. The afternoons will be packed with fun games, engaging activities, and the chance to learn boxing skills in a friendly environment. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to make new friends, stay active, and enjoy a summer filled with laughter and learning. Don't miss out on the fun—come and join us!

Open for age 7 to 16 years.

Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.

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.

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

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).

Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank

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:

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

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

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