For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
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Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0-5 years.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Gaming/E-sports
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Suitable for girls aged 10 - 12 years
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music. For Children aged 9+
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 - 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
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.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 - 17 years.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
A welcoming, friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A safe space for parents and carers. Come along, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community. Everyone is welcome!
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community
Printed on April 15th 2026