Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
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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.
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.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
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.
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.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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!
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
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.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
For 13-19 year olds. 'A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.'
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16.
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.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
4 different sessions to attend each week.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 - 19 years
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Specialist football sessions for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
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.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
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 welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
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
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