Fun messy activities for children 0 to 5 years old, including gloop, playdough painting, pasta play and more!
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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 and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
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.
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.
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. 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
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Enjoy this inclusive seated dance class for all abilities.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.
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. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group.
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0 to 5 (0 to 8 years in the holidays).
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.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
The Streetwise Project Workers offer young people aged 13 to 19 years old who attend the Hub a chance to have their say.
A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
The perfect place to meet new friends, have fun and get free confidential advice and information
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 4 to 7 years.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Weekly boxing sessions. For ages 12 to 19 years.
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
A safe space for young lads aged between 10-12 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 5 to 7 years.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 7 to 12 years.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Community street cricket session for children aged 8 to 15 years old.
Printed on May 24th 2026