Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities for ages 0 to 5 year olds
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This parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults for women only.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
Join us on Mondays for fun activities, crafts, songs and healthy snacks. For children aged 0 to 4 years.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, and young children under the age of 5.
Fun messy activities for children 0 to 5 years old, including gloop, playdough painting, pasta play and more!
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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 fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their familes under 5
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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 for children under 5. 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.
The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
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.
Enjoy this inclusive seated dance class for all abilities.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
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.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0 to 5 (0 to 8 years in the holidays).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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.
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.
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.
A space for children 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 to 11 year olds!
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. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
Printed on May 24th 2026