Events

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.

Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.

Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food.

Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.

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

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

Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years

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

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

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.

A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

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

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

Weekly kickboxing sessions.

Young People MUST be residents of Byker.

Just turn up, no need to book.

For ages 12 - 19 years.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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