Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
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Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.
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We work with all young people regardless of their background and experience of youth work.
We will always say hello!
It’s youth work without a building! Instead of you going to a club, workers come to you.
You might see them in the park or at the shops. Our workers are there to listen, chat, support, direct to other activities in the community and help make your neighbourhood a better place to live and for young people to feel safe.
0191 2115773
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and 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.
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.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please notes there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
Megan from Newcastle Carers will be at Galafield.
Come and talk to her to learn what her team does and how they can help you and your family.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
a 10-week course focusing on emotional health & well-being of your baby/chilld/teen
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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 under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
A weekly Clothes Bar providing children's clothes to local families in need
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.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Come and say hi between 10am-2pm.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
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.
Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby.
It can help you bond with them. It can also help with colic, teething, snuffles, and circulation.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
For women who are Refugee or Asylum experienced and/or are women of the Global Majority
Fortnightly movement sessions to connect to your body, be creative, spend time with others, and improve mental and physical health.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.
For babies: 6 weeks - crawling
5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place
Meet and connect with other carers in a similar situation. Work together to make Newcastle (and the world) a better place for carers.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Those wishing to sign up can contact Rachel - rachel@prideactionnorth.org.uk - 07378492807 or Spike - plusgroupne@gmail.com - 07495836069
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Printed on April 17th 2026