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Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social club
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.
A safe space for young people aged between 11 to 16 years to come and socialise and 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.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities for ages 0 to 5 year olds
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.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Join us on Mondays for fun activities, crafts, songs and healthy snacks. For children aged 0 to 4 years.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Fun messy activities for children 0 to 5 years old, including gloop, playdough painting, pasta play and more!
Come and join us for free coffee
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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).
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their familes under 5
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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 to 5 years
Enjoy this inclusive seated dance class for all abilities.
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 and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0 to 5 (0 to 8 years in the holidays).
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.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for ages 0 to 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Pop in a chat with a Careers Advisers.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Printed on May 13th 2026