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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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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Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0-5 years.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right support.
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 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
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.
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+
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Suitable for girls aged 10 - 12 years
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+
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13.
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.
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 14.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
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.
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.
A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
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.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Printed on April 17th 2026