Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities for ages 0- 5 year olds
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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.
This parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults for women only.
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
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 and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
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
A friendly group for carers of young children. 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.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Join us for our indoor walking session. A great session for those looking for a gentle return to exercise after injury, accident or a period of inactivity.
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 0-5 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.
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 and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
A dance project for people aged 60 and over. Move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0-5 (0-8 in the holidays).
This is an outdoor group at Scotswood gardens for children aged 0-4 years.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. 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
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.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Weekly boxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community.
A safe space for young lads aged between 10-12 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
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.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 7 - 12 years.
A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.
Printed on April 17th 2026