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Newcastle Trampoline Park and Gym is located in the west end of Newcastle, providing excellent sport and leisure facilities for the local community. As well as a great gym which features a great range of Technogym equipment, we have a separate women only gym and the studios offer a great choice of fitness classes including Group Cycling. With new Technogym bikes recently added come along and give them a try. For children the centre boasts one of the newest Soft Play structures in Newcastle.
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A wide range of fun and exciting sports and activities, some of which the children may not have in the past or may not have the chance to experience elsewhere in the future
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
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
Northbourne Youth Initiative was set up in 2000 by local residents and parents to address a lack of opportunities and facilities for children and young people on the Northbourne Estate. Being based in an end terrace house on the estate we have always had a presence in the local community and are embedded in the local area. In 2010 the organisation received charity status. Our focus has not changed we are still a local charity working with those who need us most.
Come and join us at Gorilla bowl in Eldon Square for a free game of bowling! All participants will receive a free soft drink or hot drink and a snack.
Available to redeem any day Monday to Friday within the school holidays!
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Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-16 years to come and socialise, play freely, learn about the world around them and take part in activities like;
- arts and crafts
- cooking
- gardening
- group games
- sports
The sessions are led by the children, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions.
All welcome, no need to book.
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.
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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 Bostey is a well-connected project in Walker and an established member of the Walker Workers group. They play a leading role in planning and developing collaborative projects with other partners in the East End of the City. Their services are aimed at local families, children, and young people. The team deliver youth sessions over 5 days per week as the demand for our services have increased.
For ages 16+. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
For ages 16+. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
5 - 6pm Football, 6 - 7.30 Gaming
For ages 12 - 14 years. To book a space, visit the website: Newcastle United Foundation
For ages 16+. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
A warm space to enjoy or relax with food, arts, crafts and games for families
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Join us for a drop in session to read your favourite books, or read some new material and make new friends!
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Newcastle Libraries welcomes you to be a part of our Knit and Natter network
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Volunteer to lead a library knitting group. Share your skills and get people chatting as we knit items for charity. Email: information@newcastle.gov.uk if you'd like to help.
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Donate yarn and needles to a good cause. Drop-off at any Newcastle Libraries branch.
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Join a knit and natter group. Everyone is welcome and we have supplies you can use
Children welcome!
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COME TO CODE CLUB!
Do you have a favourite computer game? Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games?
At Code Club you can learn how to make cool games, animations & websites too!
For 9 – 13 year olds
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Come along and swap books and toys with your friends!
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Kids Kabin provides regular creative activities to enable personal development and to support their learning and personal development.
Activities such as cookery, pottery, woodwork, arts, crafts, bike maintenance and more!
Kids Kabin’s main location is in Walker; however, we run activity hubs in locations all over the city – from Pottery Bank to Cowgate and places in between.
This activity is for 8-13 year olds.
Kids Kabin provides regular creative activities to enable personal development and to support their learning and personal development.
Activities such as cookery, pottery, woodwork, arts, crafts, bike maintenance and more!
Kids Kabin’s main location is in Walker; however, we run activity hubs in locations all over the city – from Pottery Bank to Cowgate and places in between.
This session is for 7-13 year olds.
Kids Kabin provides regular creative activities to enable personal development and to support their learning and personal development.
Activities such as cookery, pottery, woodwork, arts, crafts, bike maintenance and more!
Kids Kabin’s main location is in Walker; however, we run activity hubs in locations all over the city – from Pottery Bank to Cowgate and places in between.
This activity is for 7-13 year olds.
Weekly starting 16 January 2023 - All of the community welcome
FREE community activities, food and refreshments
Mash up Mondays (10am - 3.30pm)
10am Coffee morning (board games and more)
12pm Lunch
1pm - 2.30pm Arts & Crafts (all abilities)
12.30-3.30pm Drop in for support with benefits, health and getting back to work or volunteering
Time to Chat Tuesdays (10am - 1pm)
10am Refreshments & homemade scones, board games and more
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Weekly Woodwork Group
Why not join with us in Pottery Bank's Green space, to learn new skills, by creating items using recycled wood and other products for our sensory garden, allotment and outdoor spaces.
You will learn how to use:
Power drills, sanding tools, hand saws and much more.
So come along and join in!
Please call in to the centre or ring to book onto the project.
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INSPIRE YOUTH TYNE AND WEAR work with children and young people from 5-19 years of age, our Junior Sessions start at age 5-11 years, Inters sessions are from age 11-14 years, and Girls Group from age 12-16 years.
Life is a fantastic family day out in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Please see our website for the latest 'What's on'.
We have a schools programme that includes workshops and story-telling sessions.