A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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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.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
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.
Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.
These free sessions are for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 18+.
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
The djembe, a wooden hand drum, is one of West Africa’s best known instruments. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have tried some djembe drumming workshops in school, our djembe drumming group will develop valuable musicianship through listening, learning and playing together as part of a group.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to make music together and meet new friends from other schools.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
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.
Rehearsals take place on set Mondays during term time. For more information, please see our event calendar. For any queries, please email us.
Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
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).
For those with a basic knowledge of Ballet
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Welcoming young people aged 8-12 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
Family cricket for any family with children aged 5—12 Drop in.
Tuesdays - 16:45 - 17:45
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!
Make new friends, build confidence, and perform music that makes you feel amazing in Newcastle’s newest and most exciting children’s choir.
Designed for young people aged 7-10, each session is fun and engaging and uses music from a wide variety of styles and cultures. We’ll explore warm-ups, rounds, part singing and vocal harmony to get the most from our voices. Over the year, there’ll be the opportunity to take part in a number of public performances and the chance to work together with our Newcastle Youth Choir.
Welcoming young people aged 13-16 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.
Newcastle Youth Choir is an exciting youth choir open to young people aged 10-18, whether they are complete beginners to singing or experienced singers in or outside of school.
Through the course of the year, we learn a wide variety of different styles of music in our regular rehearsals. We also prepare for a number of public performances.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children aged 0 to 5. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities with or without diagnosis.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.
Gosforth Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for children from Year 3 up to Year 8, primarily from first and middle schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s open to complete beginners right through to experienced players. We get together to learn new pieces and develop as musicians, gaining valuable musicianship skills and a good sense of ensemble.
Gosforth Voices is a choir aimed towards children in Years 3 & 4, primarily from first schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s a fantastic way to make new friends from other schools, develop confidence in singing and learn new songs.
Specialist football sessions for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral.
A youth club for young disabled people aged 16 to 25. Socialise, chill and enjoy activities including art, drama, and crafts.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Basic level English lessons
Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.
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