A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
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A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This workshop is for parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with additional needs or disabilities (with or without a diagnosis) in the UK.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A relaxed screening for neurodivergent audiences but open to all. Come watch one or both of the films.
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.
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 and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
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.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
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.
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.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions and would like to progress further, perhaps alongside more experienced players. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends from other schools and work together to create some fantastic arrangements of music, featuring a wide variety of different styles.
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
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! You'll learn a varied mix of music from traditional Caribbean, 60's Rock 'n' Roll, 80' pop classics to modern chart toppers. We welcome young people from Year 5 upwards.
The group leader is Louise Brydon, the Music Director from the Newcastle All Stars Steel Orchestra, one of the longest running Steel Bands in the North East.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A group for parents and carers and their children.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13. Whether you know just three or four notes on your instrument, or you are an experienced player, you will enjoy working together to create some energetic arrangements of famous folk tunes.
During rehearsals, you will have the opportunity to develop your musicianship further with plenty of opportunity to explore sight reading and ensemble skills. Students are given sheet music for their own parts to take home and practice.
Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
Join our inclusive music-making programme, for 12 to 17 year olds. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!
Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.
Printed on April 3rd 2026