If you are struggling with any mental health issues, for whatever reason, we are here to help you.

Our One to One counselling service helps you (as long as you are aged 9 to 25 years old) with your mental health issues. Our friendly counsellors are expertly trained which means we can help you by using a variety of therapy techniques. Whatever the issues affecting your life we are here to help. This includes depression, anxiety, bullying, self-harming, loss and bereavement.

We have a range of programmes from Pre-entry to Level 2 focusing on independent living skills, social and community involvement as well as work and life skills. Please note days are subject to availability and change.

Choose from the subjects below:

A monthly Saturday social get-together for warm and friendly chat while completing any craft that you wish to bring along with you!  Small and friendly group – anyone is welcome to join us.

Please let us know in advance if you wish to attend so that entry arrangements can be made for you.

Did you know we have a children's Craft Club at Kenton Library? Come and join us from 11am every Saturday morning and create something exciting to take home!

The Craft Club is free, with no need to book in advance. There are new crafts to enjoy every week and all materials are provided.

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Cragside Primary School, a place where learning is brought to life with energy, enthusiasm and a deep sense of care.

At Cragside we are incredibly proud of our dedicated staff who deliver a rich and engaging curriculum tailored to inspire and nuture every child. Our school is a place where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

We are privileged to serve a rich and diverse community and we cherish the sense of belonging that makes Cragside feel like one big family. 

Come and join us in our creative writing club

Ages 6 -11 years

Sign up at our enquiry desk

Thursday 31st July

Thursday 7th August

Thursday 14th August

10:00am - 2:00pm

Free, drop in sessions

Create a new species of animal from recycled materials.

Reimagine cricket with our all-weather backyard cricket events or BYC. Play casual cricket all year round with us and test yourselves against the best. Be an old pro or a beginner taking baby steps into the game, play cricket as it is meant to be. 

Holiday provision only

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is a team of experienced  mental health staff, which includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists and pharmacy staff. We offer assessment and home treatment for people over 16 experiencing a mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission.

The team operates across Newcastle and Gateshead 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  However, the crisis team does not provide an ’emergency’ service such as a 999 response.

Cruse Bereavement Care (CRUSE) is a national charity committed to promoting the well-being of bereaved people.  The organisation aims to help anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss.  It covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Cruse - Scotland is a separate organisation). 

We are delighted to announce that we will be running an after school club for Milecastle Primary School pupils. The club will be based in the community room and places will be available for pupils from years 1-6.

The sessions will run Monday to Friday 3.10pm to 5.40pm during term time only.
A healthy snack will be provided as part of the cost.

All places need to be booked in advance

Culture Exchange is a culturally diverse group which meets every week on a Friday (term time only).

The group has been established to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community, make new friends and learn new skills through a variety of activities.

Places are limited, please call 0191 2759636 to book your place.

From the moment you enter Culverdene Day Nursery you will be impressed by the cheerful rooms and happy faces.  We are committed to providing the highest quality childcare and early education for your children, from age 3 months to 5 years.

Our objective at Culverdene is to give your child as much love and support as you do.

Curious Youth Arts Group was established to create a safe space where LGBTQIA+ and/or gender non-conforming young people aged 11-15 year old feel supported and comfortable to connect with one another whilst exploring their creativity.

The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!

The group meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at Gosforth Civic Theatre OR One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle from 5:30pm-7:30pm (optional jam session until 8pm)

A new group for LGBTQIA+ musicians and aspiring producers aged 12 - 18 years.

A place for you to 

A relaxed session for pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
This is an opportunity for early movers to explore their curiosity, learn songs, make new friends and explore the senses whilst discovering some of our curious museum objects.
Den spaces and a selection of toys will be provided to explore and move between at their own pace.

Neighbourhood youth work project offering services to young people aged 11-19 living in Newbiggin Hall.

Drop In/Employability support for NEET YP for young people 13-25 years- includes groupwork and detached youthwork

Dame Allan's Schools provide independent education from aged 3 to 18 years of age. 

We are unique in the region as the only school following the pioneering Diamond Structure.  In the Junior School and Nursery boys and girls learn together.  At the age of 11, they move into our single sex Boys' and Girls' Schools where they are taught separately leading up to their GCSE examinations.  When the students begin their A-level studies, they move into our co-educational Sixth Form. 

Dance City is a vibrant and friendly place where people come together to take part, enjoy, experience and talk about dance; where professional and aspiring dancers meet, learn and train; somewhere to watch world class dance performances and somewhere for all to come along and get involved in dance. People come to Dance City to socialise, learn new skills, keep fit and active, train professionally and find out more about dance. This all takes place under one roof, in our purpose-built dance-house, in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Move creatively for fitness and pleasure in a relaxed and friendly environment.

£5 per class

Movement class to music for over 40's.

Your child will receive high quality care in a home from home environment led by myself; a qualified teacher with extensive Early Years experience. The childcare is run from our own home; I live with my husband, Chris who is also a qualified teacher, my son Arthur and our two dogs. I have always had a passion to work with children since I was a child myself. I thrive on ensuring children feel safe, inspired and empowered to develop emotionally, socially and academically. I love allowing children to unlock their potential in their development through a range of approaches.

We are here to offer support to D/deaf, Deafblind, Hard-of-Hearing and Deafened people and their families across the North East. We provide some services and can signpost you to others.

Deaflink is an open, inclusive and supportive organisation. We work to empower and improve the quality of life of D/deaf people. We do this through providing forums, opportunities to learn and provide feedback in safe places.

Tuesdays from 29^th July 10:00am-12:00

@ Byker Sands Family Centre

And runs for 6 weeks

For children aged primary school age and above to attend with their parent/carer.

A fantastic new course to support young people and their parents to give them coping strategies to deal with life's stresses.

We offer a number of different sessions including:

• lunch club
• steel pan orchestra
• junior youth sessions
• senior youth sessions
• after school club
• mature action group

For more information please contact us on 0191 2647566 or email info@dycp.org.uk