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 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+

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Lots of activities, free snacks and juice are included.

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

For children aged 0 to 5 years.

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.

Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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

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

A welcoming space to connect and play. For children aged 0 to 5 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

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds

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.

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

Football and gaming for ages 12 to 14 years

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 to 17 years.

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years

Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 to 19 years

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.

A safe space for girls aged between 11 to 16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Our Blakelaw Youth Session is a free, open-access session for young people aged 11–16.

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 to 11 years

The Newcastle Health Visiting service (0-19 service) are very excited to announce that we now have another self weigh facility for parents to use to weigh their baby.

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

A safe space for parents and carers. Come along, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community. Everyone is welcome!