Events

This year we will be offering Summer drop-in sessions for children and young people. We have three different sessions for age related. All sessions will include pool party's, themed food, crafts, sports, team games and challenges, cooking.

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

Come along and try a range of adapted bikes. Learn to cycle and ride in a safe environment both indoor and outdoor. For adults with disabilities.

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

For ages 5 to 12 years

The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.

Join us for a range of activities this summer. For children aged 5+.

We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.

EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Summer 2026 programme for ages 8-16yrs provides enrichment, physical activity, alongside informal learning of healthy eating and balanced lifestyles. Hype provides both centre-based and outdoor activities. These include educational support, self-development workshops, group activities sports, team games, excursions, and trips. All is underpinned by EMTEP’s mentoring and befriending engagement with positive BAME role models.

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

Come along if you would like to learn more about safe sex and masturbation. For adults with autism or a learning disability.

Come along if you would like to learn more about safe sex and masturbation. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years

Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.

Activities for current users of the Patchwork project.

We will be providing activities on Mondays which will include x 2 groupwork sessions and some drop in/ detached sessions.

We have a summer party planned for Friday 28th Aug – this will also combine celebrations for Patchworks 25th Birthday celebrations. Open for the local community and families. Contact us for more details. 

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We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.

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.

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

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0 to 5 (0 to 8 years in the holidays).

Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

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

We offer a range of sports and enrichment activities for 8-16 years across 4 weeks of the summer. We are a small friendly provider based in Elswick. Our team are happy to answer any questions you might have.

For children aged 8 to 11 years.

A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).

Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.

Come and be part of an interactive bubble display. For children with disabilities and additional needs, and their siblings.

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group.

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

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A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.

These free sessions are for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 18+.

Get your face painted while bopping to your favourite K-Pop songs

Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Pop in a chat with a Careers Advisers.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for ages 0 to 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

For ages 11 to 16 years

Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project

Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers

Children 8 years and over.

To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704

Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.

For ages 11 to 16 years.

Drumming workshop for all abilities

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!

Youth session full of fun, enriching activities, games and sports. A healthy meal will be provided.

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For children aged 5 to 7 and must be signed in.

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Weekly boxing sessions. For ages 12 to 19 years.

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.