Events

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

A youth club for young disabled people aged 16 to 25. Socialise, chill and enjoy activities including art, drama, and crafts.

For teenagers. Project workers engage with young people on the streets around Benwell

Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

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

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

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

Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.

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 of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

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.

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

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

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

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

Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.

Basic level English lessons

Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

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

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.

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.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

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.

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed

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.

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.

Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

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.  

Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.

Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years