Events

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Join us this summer for fun, friendship, and exciting activities designed especially for children and young people with SEND ages 11 to 18 years!

A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.

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

Activity days based around the theme 'challenge'. Children aged 7-11 years will be given the opportunity to explore physical, creative and cultural challenges.

Our amazing HAF provision for 8 to 12 year olds.  There are amazing activities for everyone!

Everyday we have different activities in our zones.

Active zone - including sport, hip hop dancing, inflatables, forest activities, contemporary dance, martial arts, circus skills and more.

Nourish zone - Area focused on learning to cook from scratch and learn more about food and nutrition. 

Creation zone - activities such as graffiti, arts and crafts, woodwork, rock bank, DJing skills, science workshops, Ukelele workshops, singing and much more.

Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals.  Your child can enjoy:

• Arts and crafts
• Football
• Basketball
• Hockey
• Dodgeball
• Nerf Games
• Tag Games
• Den Building 
• Team challenges and lots more fun activities. 

We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities. 

For ages 8 to 13 years.

Each morning will begin at 10:00 and finish at approximately 15:00. On the days of trips the timings may be slightly different but this will be communicated well in advance. 

The day is split into morning and afternoon activities. The mornings will be fun, interactive and creative activities. Such as: drones, coding, building towers, games, arts, gardening and languages. 

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

For children aged 0 to 5 years.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.

We will be offering a safe and welcome environment for children to attend and participate in a range of physical and educational activities.

For ages 4-12

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).

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals.  Your child can enjoy:

• Arts and crafts
• Football
• Basketball
• Hockey
• Dodgeball
• Nerf Games
• Tag Games
• Den Building 
• Team challenges and lots more fun activities. 

We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities. 

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+

We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence. 

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.

North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness Sessions for those who are in receipt of FREE school meals.

Session for children aged 8 to 12 years old.

To book, email Clare Thompson at clare@northeastdance.com

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.

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.

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.

Try out mindfulness in a supportive group. We will share some tools that can help us feel calmer during difficult times. For adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.

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 for children under 5. 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.

Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.

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

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.

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

Join us for our exciting summer holiday club designed especially for children on free school meals! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 PM, we’ll provide a delicious hot meal, along with fresh fruit and water to keep everyone energized. The afternoons will be packed with fun games, engaging activities, and the chance to learn boxing skills in a friendly environment. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to make new friends, stay active, and enjoy a summer filled with laughter and learning. Don't miss out on the fun—come and join us!

Open for age 7 to 16 years.

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

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

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.

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

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old. 

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

Our Summer Dance Intensive offers a week of dance, creativity and performance for children and young people.  Led by professional choreographer, Michael Heatley, dancers will spend the week learning new skills.  They will be creating original movement and working together to make a brand new performance piece to share with family and friends at the end of the week.  Whether your young person already loves to dance, or is keen to try something new, this is a welcoming space to build confidence, make friends and be part of a creative team.

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

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

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

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