Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
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.
Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
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).
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.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0 to 5 years.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
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 chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
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 trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
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 to 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+
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Suitable for girls aged 10 - 12 years
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 to 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Printed on May 14th 2026