Events

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 12 - 17 years.

Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.

This is a group of children and young people who already attend / have attended patchwork

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.

Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.

Monday -  3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project

                 Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers

Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project

                 Session 2: Homework club

Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project

                  Session 2: Creative crafts

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Weekly kickboxing sessions.

Young People MUST be residents of Byker.

Just turn up, no need to book.

For ages 12 - 19 years.

A self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.

An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!

Inclusive, sensory Stay & Play session for children with additional needs. Enhance your child's physical, cognitive and social development in a relaxed environment.

A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

A monthly workshops for deaf young people age 5 to 12 years. Try out writing, storytelling, acting, lighting and backstage skill.

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

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 meetup at the Alan Shearer Centre. We have exclusive access to the immersive room and 2 of their sensory rooms.

A haven for not only great exercise but socialising as well. For people with learning disabilities and parents/carers.

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

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

NorthCFN@newcastle.gov.uk

0191 2774100

No booking required

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

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed. 

Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Monday -  3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project

                 Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers

Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project

                 Session 2: Homework club

Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project

                  Session 2: Creative crafts

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community.

Weekly boxing sessions.

Just turn up, no need to book.

For ages 12 - 19 years.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

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

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 7 - 12 years.

For adults (aged 18+) with a learning disability or autism. Come along if you like singing or listening to music.

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Lads Friendship Group for 15-17 year olds ran by the Patchwork Project. Patchwork Project is a neighbourhood project aimed at working with those in the locality over a long period of time.

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.

NorthCFN@newcastle.gov.uk

0191 2115773

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.