Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
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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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A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. 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 for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
We welcome your child this winter. We create a safe space. We help your child feel at home. We run fun days. We mix play, food, and care. We keep things simple and warm. Your child can try new things. Your child can make new friends. Your child can enjoy time to relax.
Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Basic level English lessons
Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. 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.
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.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
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.
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.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right support.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions and would like to progress further, perhaps alongside more experienced players. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends from other schools and work together to create some fantastic arrangements of music, featuring a wide variety of different styles.
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music! You'll learn a varied mix of music from traditional Caribbean, 60's Rock 'n' Roll, 80' pop classics to modern chart toppers. We welcome young people from Year 5 upwards.
The group leader is Louise Brydon, the Music Director from the Newcastle All Stars Steel Orchestra, one of the longest running Steel Bands in the North East.
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Printed on December 16th 2025