Our Music, Movement and Sensory sessions are specially designed for babies who have received neonatal care and their families.
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Explore What's On in Newcastle for Children, Young People and Families
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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Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come to our friendly 5 week course.
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre-crawlers.
Booking is essential. Call or text 07961 734298
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Helpful workshops and one-to-one appointments for parents and carers. Gives practical advice about supporting children with autism.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Little Moments is a free, friendly play and activity session for children aged 2–4 and their grown-ups.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Where every woman belongs. A welcoming space for women from all backgrounds to connect, share and celebrate together.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Join us in our cosy Mongolian yurt in the gardens of the Lighthouse Project, Byker, for free, relaxed activity sessions designed for home-educated children aged 5–8 and their grown-ups.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Our Music, Movement and Sensory sessions are specially designed for babies who have received neonatal care and their families.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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.
Bring your child along for lots of fun, messy activities. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough, pasta play and more.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
A welcoming and supportive drop in group. For parents, carers and children under 5 with diagnosed or undiagnosed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Our group is focused on providing sessions for all children under 5 and their parents or grandparents. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Baby area Physical Play Healthy Snack Music/song time
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
The Bubbles Group is a small, fun and friendly support and developmental group facilitated by the Newcastle Community Nursing Team and 0-19 Service.
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.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
Come along and join us for choir practice!
Enjoy Yoga in a warm, friendly and relaxing calm space with other young people
Learn about film in a relaxed, accessible environment and join in at your own pace. For women aged 12 to 25 with neurodiversity or a mental health condition on an assessment waiting list or awaiting treatment.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
A safe, supportive space to meet others, try new activities and share ideas. For neurodivergent young people, including those with autism and ADHD.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in further education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead. No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed. Just come along.
Nine Voices is an alternative choir for young people aged 14-18 in the North East.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.
A fun weekly youth group for young people aged 8-15. Sessions are inspired by the interests of the young people. They are given choice and decide how they want the drop in to look.
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