Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
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We work with all young people regardless of their background and experience of youth work.
We will always say hello!
It’s youth work without a building! Instead of you going to a club, workers come to you.
You might see them in the park or at the shops. Our workers are there to listen, chat, support, direct to other activities in the community and help make your neighbourhood a better place to live and for young people to feel safe.
0191 2115773
Community street cricket session for children aged 8 to 15 years old.
Enjoy playing in a band, work with professional gigging musicians and build valuable experience to get you and your band further in the music industry! Designed for young people aged 11 and upwards.
After School Group for ages 11 to 14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building. For aged 11 to 18 years
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people and teenagers on the streets of Benwell.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please notes there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
A fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
A friendly group for carers of young children under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Groups for parents and carers focusing on emotional health & wellbeing of your child
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A weekly Clothes Bar providing children's clothes to local families in need
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 under the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Come and say hi between 10am-2pm.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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 of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A 5 week infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby. For babies 6 weeks to crawling
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Parents can take their babies for weighing, feeding advice and advice from a health visitor.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
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.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Book in for a chat with a Careers Advisor.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Printed on May 14th 2026