Events

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.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, babies and young children under 5.

A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. No diagnosis or referral needed, and no need to book. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.

Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.

Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+

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. 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.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. 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.

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

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.

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.

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.

Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.

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.

Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank

Boogie Bairns is a FREE sensory / play session for children aged 0-2 years old. The session offers play and social opportunities, along with music and resources to support your child's development. No need to book, just come along - spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis. For more info, contact 0191 2724244

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

A welcoming space to connect and play. For children aged 0 to 5 with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed.

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.

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

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.

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

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

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.

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.

Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.

Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Girls group for 8-16 years. Sessions include crafts, activities and cooking, based on suggestions made by the group. A relaxed and supportive environment, creating a safe space for girls to come together.

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.

Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Join our inclusive music-making programme for 12 to 17 year olds with SEND and their non-disabled peers. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

A safe space for girls aged between 10 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities