A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
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A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Basic level English lessons
For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
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.
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.
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.
Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.
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.
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
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.
Chef's Life: Soku Career Experience
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Do you live in Newcastle or Gateshead? Do you have a child aged 5 to 17 waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment with Children and Young People’s Service (CYPS)? Then you can sign up for this free webinar.
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
Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.
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
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Suitable for girls aged 10 - 12 years
Got a phone, tablet, laptop or another piece of tech that you would like some support with? We can help you if you are an adult with a learning disability or autism.
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+
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 - 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
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.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
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 that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
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.
A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Printed on April 17th 2026