Events

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community

A safe space for parents and carers. Come along, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community. Everyone is welcome!

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.

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.

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

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups

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 group for women in the North East aged 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.

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.

Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.

A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

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

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

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.

Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!

A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

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

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.

For babies: 6 weeks - crawling

5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place 

Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.

Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session.

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. 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.

An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.

A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.

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 weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed

A friendly and relaxed group for children aged 0 to 5 with special educational needs and disabilities. No diagnosis needed.

Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank

Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.