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Book a Toy is a free service offered through partnership with NAPI. Toys can be borrowed immediately from our Gosforth, Outer West and Newburn branches, or ordered for collection at any other branch.
We are a registered charity set up in 1990 in Newcastle upon Tyne, at a time when the North East had the worst levels of child health in the country (Government report Health of the Nation 1990).
The Little Orange Book helps parents of under-fives with practical information about common childhood conditions. Distributed to all new mums in Newcastle and Gateshead through health visitors, this little gem helps parents and carers to recognise and respond to a range of common diseases, illnesses and conditions as well as pointing you to the most appropriate service if you need further support.
Family activity for children aged 0-5.
- Healthy cooking activities
- Let's move together / dance / music / story ideas
- Introduction to food hygiene
- Plus, information about safe food storage, portion sizes, dental health, tips for reducing sugar and more!
Watch our clip to see what is involved! Cook Play and Learn
What to expect
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. Booking maybe required at some group.
These sessions are for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds
This is a Community Session which covers:
- Beginners English
- Intermediate English
- Advanced English
- Children’s provision - homework support, art and creche.
What to expect
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. Booking maybe required at some group.
Rainbow borrowers is a toy loan service which runs alongside a play session for children under 5 yrs. These sessions are dedicated for children with additional needs and their families.
We are run by Newcastle Action for Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative (NAPI) who support and give advice to toddler groups across the city. If you would like to contact us for any reason please ring 0191 2656158.
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. Booking maybe required at some group.
All pre school aged children and their parents/carers are welcome. All activities including snacks for kids and grown ups are free.
Session for younger babies 0-12 months old who are not mobile yet.
An interactive music and song sessions are led by an early years music specialist – help your little ones continue to develop their speech and language skills.
Admission is £5 (for one adult and one child), and £1 for additional children with the same adult. No need to book, just turn up on the day!
Welcome to Circus Central, Newcastle's finest Circus Arts hub! We bring people of all ages and abilities together to have fun, develop skills, perform, and gain qualifications. At Circus Central, you become part of a thriving community. We offer something for everyone from the curious beginner to the die-hard professional! We also offer provision for schools, community organisations and events.
We're a circus school! You can learn to fly in the air on a trapeze, silks or aerial hoops, do acrobatics, walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, juggle, hula hoop, and more.
A mixture of outdoor play, games, crafts, cooking, bushcraft, environment and nature, trips and youth work. Young people help to decide what we do and eat.
We offer a range of outdoor and adventure activities including canoeing, paddle boarding, climbing, multisports, Duke of Edinburgh, coasteering, archery and loads more.
We accomodate school parties from year 2 upwards. Our activities and packages can be delivered on-site at your school or off-site, dependent on the activity. We have lots of options to choose from, with a huge variety of activities available. Our primary school options focus on skills such as resilience, problem solving, planning, and leadership.
We use a range of venues around the North East.
Newcastle United Foundation is an independent registered charity using the power of football to connect, motivate and inspire people in our region. Through community, education, health and wellbeing, and sports programmes delivered across Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside and Gateshead, we strive to improve physical and mental health, boost learning and career prospects and provide life-changing opportunities for everyone – no matter their goals in life.
Our Project works with residents of Pendower Estate, in the west end of Newcastle to improve their quality of life and to make the estate a great place to live and bring up your family. We are based in a small neighbourhood centre on the estate.
We work on:
Our group is focused on supporting babies 0-12 months with their all-round development.
Engage your child's senses in this fun and interactive session.
Places must be booked by texting Christina on 07961 734 298
Free family sessions for Benwell and Scotswood Residents
For children aged 0-7 and their parents/carers.
Wednesdays 10am – 12pm at Hodgkin Park
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Our group is welcoming and friendly, we offer a wide range of activities which are suitable for all children under 5 and children with disabilities and/or special needs.
Places can be booked online.
Our group is welcoming and friendly, we offer a wide range of activities which are suitable for all children under 5 and children with disabilities and/or special needs.
Places can be booked online.
Our group is welcoming and friendly. We are open to every child under 5. This session with Bouncy Castle encourages children’s physical play.
Placed need to be booked.
Please note there is a waiting list for this activity.
Our parent and pre-schoolers group starts at 10am. It's a fun place for your little ones and a great time getting to know other parents.
Booking may be required at some groups.
For more information on this groups you can visit Napi website or Facebook Page
Our group is focused on providing sessions for mother and babies.
Group information
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. Booking maybe required at some group.
Rainbow borrowers is a toy loan service which runs alongside a play session for children under 5 yrs. These sessions are dedicated for children with additional needs and their families.
We are run by Newcastle Action for Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative (NAPI) who support and give advice to toddler groups across the city. If you would like to contact us for any reason please ring 0191 2656158.
It’s free but please note that booking is required for sessions.