Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Benefits support and advice
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A group for adults only, where the activities are led by you. A great opportunity to meet other local adults.
We are inviting families to Mini Wonders. A free 8 week activity programme at the Hancock museum for children aged 2 - 4 years and their main carers.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
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 of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Support for Newcastle families with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
A group for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 with autism. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
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.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Early Words Together. A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
A fun trampoline session for children and young people with autism.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Gosforth Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for children from Year 3 up to Year 8, primarily from first and middle schools within the Gosforth Schools Trust. It’s open to complete beginners right through to experienced players. We get together to learn new pieces and develop as musicians, gaining valuable musicianship skills and a good sense of ensemble.
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