Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
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We have a weekly football drop in session for any young person to attend aged 12+. The young people can come socialise with mates and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Our squad brings passion, dedication and heart to every match. This is inclusive football, players of all abilities are welcomed with open arms.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For young people aged 11+ years
Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.
A safe space for girls aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people and teenagers on the streets of Benwell.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. With music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Get support to look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers babies and young children under the age of 5.
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.
Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5
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. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
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 under the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+
For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. 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.
Need help with family law?
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
The North East Law Centre can help you with:
- Domestic abuse
- Orders to help keep you safe
- Time and contact with your child
- Maintenance payments
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Other family law worries
You do not need an appointment.
Just come along and talk to someone who can help.
Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
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.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
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
Children and young people with SEND can have fun at our trampoline park and soft play.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions.
Printed on April 17th 2026