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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.
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
This is a community event with local community organisers coming together to provide free activities for families over 3 days.
12pm - 3pm
Wednesday 24th July
Smoothie Bike
Dancing Work - shop
Arts and Crafts
Climbing Wall
Face- painting
Football Tournament
Books and stories
Fruit Stall
Thursday 25th July
Police Van
Fire Engine
Wood Work
Inflate table surfer
Climbing Wall
Circus Skills
Bubbles
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:
The National Breastfeeding Helpline offers friendly, non-judgemental, independent, evidence based breastfeeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it. The helpline is provided by the Breastfeeding Network and the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers.
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.
Do you need some help and support with your child?
We can offer advice during pregnancy and once your baby is born. This includes preparing for birth, caring for your baby and early bonding.
Appointment only.
For more information and to book, please ring or email.
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.
Antenatal Classes
To book onto a class please ring 0191 282 3319. There are 3 classes:
Labour and birth
Infant Feeding
Baby Practical and getting to know your baby
The classes are run by
The NHS Healthy Start Scheme is for people who are more than 10 weeks pregnant, or have children under the age of 4, who receive certain benefits.
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.
4 sessions dedicated to early bonding and preparing for birth.
Topics include:
- Staying healthy
- Practical advice
- Early bonding and brain development
- What to expect in labour
Book through children-ne.org.uk
12pm - 2pm - Appointment Only
Our Pregnancy Social groups are for families living in Newcastle.
They are relaxed, informal and friendly and a great way to meet others. You can get support and information from one of our members of staff or a volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575