Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
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Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.
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Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
Benefits support and advice
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Need help with family law?
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
The North East Law Centre can help you with:
- Domestic abuse
- Orders to help keep you safe
- Time and contact with your child
- Maintenance payments
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Other family law worries
You do not need an appointment.
Just come along and talk to someone who can help.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
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 weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Drop in to talk with us about sexual health and relationships. There will be a learning disability sexual health nurse there too.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
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.
Where every woman belongs. A welcoming space for women from all backgrounds to connect, share and celebrate together.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
This is a free webinar for parents via Zoom and will be delivered by Katherine and Kerry, two of our Autism Family Support Specialists.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A group for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 with autism. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Early Words Together. A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
Printed on April 23rd 2026