A free, weekly theatre group for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ who live in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.
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Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
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, suitable for ages 5 and under.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. 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.
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
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.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
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.
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 of young children under the age of 5. Including music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
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 to 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+
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.
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.
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 to 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
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
A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
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.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Printed on May 17th 2026