Events

Benefits support and advice

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

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

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.

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.

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

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

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

A free Zoom support group for grandparents. This session is run by two of our Autism Family Support Specialists.

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

Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.

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

Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.

A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.

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.

Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.

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

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

Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.

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.

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

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Our group is focused on providing sessions for all children under 5 and their parents or grandparents. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Baby area Physical Play Healthy Snack Music/song time 

Bring your child along for lots of fun, messy activities. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough, pasta play and more.

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 to support communication for 1 to 2 year olds

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

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

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Chair Pilates Session!

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

For ages 5 to 12 years

This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years

Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project

Session 2: Creative crafts

Children 8 years and over.

To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!

Come along and join us for choir practice!

Nine Voices is an alternative choir for young people aged 14-18 in the North East.

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

A group for parents and carers and their children.

A safe, supportive space to meet others, try new activities and share ideas. For neurodivergent young people, including those with autism and ADHD.

For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in further education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead. No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed. Just come along.