A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers babies and young children under the age of 5.
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A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers. They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.
We will be partaking in sports activities, free games, lunch is included and swimming in the afternoon.
Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5
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.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
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.
A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.
We will be offering a safe and welcome environment for children to attend and participate in a range of physical and educational activities.
For ages 4-12
Join us this summer for fun, friendship, and exciting activities designed especially for children and young people with SEND ages 11 to 18 years!
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
Our amazing HAF provision for 8 to 12 year olds. There are amazing activities for everyone!
Everyday we have different activities in our zones.
Active zone - including sport, hip hop dancing, inflatables, forest activities, contemporary dance, martial arts, circus skills and more.
Nourish zone - Area focused on learning to cook from scratch and learn more about food and nutrition.
Creation zone - activities such as graffiti, arts and crafts, woodwork, rock bank, DJing skills, science workshops, Ukelele workshops, singing and much more.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0 to 5 years.
Activity days based around the theme 'challenge'. Children aged 7-11 years will be given the opportunity to explore physical, creative and cultural challenges.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
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).
Our HAF camp offers a fun-filled day of multi-sport and activities for children, covering everything from cricket, football and dodgeball to drawing and interactive workshops. The day is packed with a range of activities designed to keep young people active, engaged and having fun. Food is also provided.
We are delivering cricket sessions for children aged 6 to 12 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area!
To book: https://www.cricketqube.com/pages/book
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
A free, weekly theatre group for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ who live in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Come and join our fun and inclusive swimming sessions for all abilities.
Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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, suitable for ages 5 and under.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Join us for our exciting summer holiday club designed especially for children on free school meals! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 PM, we’ll provide a delicious hot meal, along with fresh fruit and water to keep everyone energized. The afternoons will be packed with fun games, engaging activities, and the chance to learn boxing skills in a friendly environment. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to make new friends, stay active, and enjoy a summer filled with laughter and learning. Don't miss out on the fun—come and join us!
Open for age 7 to 16 years.
Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.
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