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The garden works with nature to create a great place for people and wildlife to enjoy. The garden is about our community, whether in Scotswood and Benwell or the wider area, and we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in our work. This can be as a visitor to the garden, as a member of our volunteer team, or as a participant in one of our events. We welcome you to visit and enjoy the fruits of our labours.
Join our friendly, weekly drop-in sessions in the West End of Newcastle, the perfect place to meet new friends, have fun and get free confidential advice and information.
Every week you we:
- Cook a nutritious meal
- Eat together
- Share how our week has been
- Do fun activities
For Teenagers.
Our vision is that North Benwell will not be considered disadvantaged or deprived. We wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The young people of North Benwell will generate their own hope for the future and be the agents of their own destinies.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people in the street.
Based within Cowgate community centre, sporting chance offers engaging multi activity sessions for the full community at no cost.
Tuesday 4pm - 5pm
Multi activity group session for children and young people aged 5-16
For girls aged 11-13.
The group offers opportunities to explore life and relationship issues and practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment. This will also help to build self-esteem and confidence.
Please ring before attending.
Our vision is that North Benwell will not be considered disadvantaged or deprived. We wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne.
This is an open group.
Please ring before attending.
The FAB (Fantastic and Brilliant) Group is a group of young people aged 11 to 25 who have SEND. Every month, the FAB Group come together to make friends, share experiences and exchange insights into support for young people with SEND in the local area and beyond. The monthly meet-ups alternate between in-person meetings and online meetings. Learn more at FAB Group - Children North East (children-ne.org.uk).
For boys age 13+
A group ran by North Benwell Youth Project. NBYP wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne: the young people of North Benwell will generate their own hope for the future and be the agents of their own destinies.
During group clubs, there are opportunities to explore life and relationship issues and practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment, as well building self esteem and confidence.
A group ran by North Benwell Youth Project. NBYP wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne: the young people of North Benwell will generate their own hope for the future and be the agents of their own destinies.
These sessions are led and coordinated by Gem Arts and funded through Youth Music, to support local organisations to offer structured high quality music sessions to young people delivered by professional musicians.
A group ran by North Benwell Youth Project. NBYP wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne: the young people of North Benwell will generate their own hope for the future and be the agents of their own destinies.
During group clubs, there are opportunities to explore life and relationship issues and practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment, as well building self esteem and confidence.
Please ring before attending.
The Mums group currently meet every Thursday afternoon and has been running for 4 years now.
It is a relaxed space where young women can meet with or without their children. They can have a coffee and chat, share information and advice, support each other when life seems tough, which can help to reduce feelings of isolation. Importantly the group always manage to have a laugh together.
For girls aged 14+
Our groups offer opportunities to explore life and relationship issues and practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment. It will also help to build self-esteem and confidence.
Please ring before attending.
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends!
Ages 13 to 19 years
At Inspire Youth, we offer a vast range of children services from youth and play work to specialised mentoring programmes. We aim to give every child the best possible chance at life, and work by our motto “enrichment beyond the classroom"
The sessions provide the young people with a safe, calm, enriching environment where they can socialise, stay active, take part in many activities, learn life skills and get fed.
Run by North Benwell Youth Project.
Our groups offer opportunities to explore life and relationship issues and practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment, as well building self esteem and confidence.
Please ring before attending.
A therapeutic service which aims to reduce the impact of abusive or traumatic experiences on children, young people and families. The Wellness Recovery Project delivers 1-2-1 counselling and therapeutic support for women, children and young people who have been witness to and victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, or who may have suffered from bereavement and loss.
Friday 26th January & Thursday 8th February 2024 - 10.00am-12.00pm
Suitable for students:
This is for parents and children affected by domestic abuse in Newcastle-upon Tyne
Puppet express is a trauma-informed therapeutic puppetry and play experience aimed at younger children (4-7 years). Puppet play allows participants the chance to externalise their experiences, feelings or dilemmas within the context of safe, warm relationships. 21 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb 1-4pm
This campaign from Public Health England focuses on helping families make healthy food swaps by using the Food Scanner app.
Our FREE inters sessions are a safe space for young people aged between 11-14 years to come and socialise, 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 young people, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions.
Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-11 years (please note different days for different age groups) 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.
Our FREE inters sessions are a safe space for young people aged between 11-13 years to come and socialise, 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 young people, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions.
A registration form must be filled in for each young person.
Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-11 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.
Suitable for girls aged 11-16 years.
Our FREE sessions are a safe space for young people to come and socialise, 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 young people, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions.
A registration form must be filled in for each young person.
Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-11 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.