Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Free tasty breakfast
Fun activities
Meet other parents and carers
Friendly staff to help if you need anything
No need to book, just turn up.
Come along and start your day in a happy way!
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
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 culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community
Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. 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 of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
Basic level English lessons
For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
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 welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
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.
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.
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.
Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
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 and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
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 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.
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.
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
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.
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.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
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