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Free family sessions for Benwell and Scotswood Residents
For children aged 0-7 and their parents/carers.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- we offer peer support through buddy/mentoring,
- we offer small group work and activities,
- parents/carers are welcome to have a pre-visit and to discuss individual needs prior to the activities,
- we are an outside provision so there is always space away from others to chill out in.
We offer a football themed fun day. Different games and various elements of coaching. The most important thing to us is a fun approach and helping people make new friends.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- we have a quiet/calm space for young people to chill out in
- we offer small group work activities
- parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs
- parents/carers or young people can pre-visit/watch a walk through video
Welcome to Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children's Books.
We are a FREE ENTRY venue. No booking required for general admission. Optional paid-for events can be booked online or at Reception when you arrive.
Open every day except Wednesdays in term time (seven days a week in the school holidays), 10am - 5pm
In the heart of Byker, this is one of the newest gyms in Newcastle, the 70+ station gym features the latest Technogym equipment. We have recently extended our Strength area and added a range of Hammer Strength machines. We have a large studio offering an extensive fitness class programme including Group Cycle, Power Pump, Yoga and much more. We also have a virtual studio where you can enjoy hundreds of classes on demand. There's two great swimming pools. A 25m pool for casual and lane swimming and a teaching pool which is home to the Better Swim School.
Session times Wednesdays 31/7, 14/8, 21/8 2-5pm. 7th August 1.30-4.30pm
Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun ages 4+ - Family Session
A range of activities will be on offer these will include cooking, physical activities, enrichment activities such as arts & crafts and fun, engaging ways to learn about food and nutrition.
Session times: Thursdays 1.30-4.30pm, 1/8, 8/8, 15/8, 22/8
Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun, ages 4+ - Family Session
A range of activities will be on offer these will include cooking, physical activities, enrichment activities such as arts & crafts and fun, engaging ways to learn about food and nutrition.
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Fully Booked
Activities for young people aged 4-16 years, food will be provided at every session as well as crafts, games and a chance to socialise and meet new people form the area. Opportunity to attend youth clubs/activities year round outside of HAF.
Please contact Sara Hardeland on 0191 264 7566 or sara.hardeland@hotmail.co.uk
Summer activities are as follows:
Tuesdays 3-6pm (Ages 4-11)
Free and engaging football camps. Ages 4 -14 years. Lunch included.
Venue: Newcastle Benfield JFC, Walkergate, NE6 4NU
All sessions 9.30am - 3pm
Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August
Monday 12 August - Friday 16 August
Thursday 22 August - Friday 23 August
Tuesday 27 August - Friday 30 August
To register, contact Andy on 07568316487 or andy@andrewcartwrightfc.com
Northern Cultural Projects fosters community development through inclusive, participatory cultural projects.
For more information please contact Silvie Fisch on 0753 7106950 or email silvie.fisch@northernculturalprojects.org
Family Fun Sessions suitable for 4-11 year olds. Children must be with a responsible adult. There will be a range of activities with a different theme each week and will include sport & games, creative play, arts & crafts, and food activities. We will provide a hot meal at each session.
Activities will be outdoors in our community garden.
Session times are: 1pm - 3pm
Tuesdays 30th July
Tuesday 6th August
Tuesday 13th August
Our Walker, Byker and Cowgate sessions involve children between the ages of 8 to 13 in creative activities to enable personal development and to support their learning.
At these sessions children will be able to engage in a variety of creative activities and enjoy a healthy meal together.
Our Big Walker events are during the following dates:
Our Walker, Byker and Cowgate sessions involve children between the ages of 8 to 13 in creative activities to enable personal development and to support their learning.
At these sessions children will be able to engage in a variety of creative activities and enjoy a healthy meal together.
Our Big Walker events are during the following dates:
Come and join us at Newcastle Trampoline Park for a free bounce during the summer holidays. Free drink and snack included.
Dates and times for the sessions are as follows;
Family dates and times:
Starting 22nd July to 15th August
Monday to Thursday for ages 3-7 years
9.30am to 2pm for four consecutive weeks
Please note paid for places are available for those who can afford at £5 per day
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
We are the leading charity for pregnancy, birth and parenting in the UK. Every year we support thousands of people through this incredible life-changing experience, offering relevant information, reassurance and mutual support.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly.
They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums. You can also get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575.
You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
School Nurses offer one to one support and drop in and pop up sessions to school aged children in topics ranging from mental health to public health sessions in puberty and sexual health they also offer support to families and young children with sleep, diet and toileting amongst other health related and social issues.
Appointment needed.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book.
To book an appointment please ring your Health Visiting team on 0191 282 3319.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle. They are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to
- meet other breastfeeding mums,
- get handy tips and information
- get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help you bond with them. It can also help with colic, teething, snuffles, and circulation.
Come to our friendly 5 week course and find out more!
Topic Specific Workshops
The Health Visiting teams runs various groups to support with specific topics.
For example:
- introducing solids,
- toileting,
- sleep,
- behaviour.
If you have any questions or would like some support with these or other issues, please contact the Health Visiting team 0191 282 3319 to book onto a group.
From the moment babies are born, their minds need nourishment, but it can be difficult to think up new ways for mums, dads, grandparents and carers to keep them engaged.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help you bond with them. It can also help with colic, teething, snuffles, and circulation.
Come to our friendly 5 week course and find out more!
The team can be reached via their Central Line: 07826 531575 (Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm)
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and live in Newcastle, we can offer you information and support.
Start for Life combines the Antenatal and Breastfeeding Support projects. We are a team of practitioners and volunteers working alongside midwives and health visitors to offer additional support to families in Newcastle.