balletLORENT is a national touring dance theatre company based at the John Marley Centre, Newcastle. We create performance works for all ages, and have an extensive community dance class and workshop programme.

balletLORENT offers a range of feel good classes each week at our home in the John Marley Centre, including knitting, move it! yoga and many more!

Please see our timetable for more information 

The Streetwise Project Workers offer young people who attend the Hub a chance to have their say.  

Each week, they will ask those who attend to choose what they would like to eat. The young people then shop for healthy ingredients.  After that they prepare the food to cook for themselves and their peers. 

There are also engaging and fun activities including board games and a Playstation 5.

As the impacts of climate change intensify every year, more and more young people are joining the movement to take action and raise awareness to protect our planet and wildlife.

Eco Influencers provides opportunities for young people aged 10-18 to design and deliver their own environmental social action projects that really make a difference. From outdoor eco classrooms to mindfulness wildlife gardens and recycling campaigns, young people across the region are leading the way. 

How the project works: 

The sessions are for all young people 13+ and ran by qualified and experienced youth and community workers, we are passionate about listening to the voice of young people to support them to achieve their goals.

Our activities include,

Free to attend fitness and exercise sessions for young people ages 13-19 and up to 25 with SEND. Sessions will provide a diverse range of activities such as boxing training and circuits, as well as more traditional gym classes to appeal to as a wide range of the young community as possible and maximise participation.

Thursday 26th June & Friday 27th June 09:30-12.00

We are seeking a cohort of 12 students who are seriously considering committing to a future career in law as we take them into two very different and very well regarded Newcastle based law firms. Taking place across two consecutive mornings, students will join Jacksons Law on day one and Womble Bond Dickinson on day two and explore family, personal, commercial, employment, regulatory, banking, tax and property law.

If you would like to attend any of our NE1 CAN events, please follow the steps below:

A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.

East End Pool has inclusive swimming sessions.  These are for people with sensory needs or disabilities. 

There is a Disability changing room/shower and also a pool hoist for easy access into the pool.  We also offer changing facilities for young people with continence issues.

To find dates and times for these sessions, you can use the Better UK app or check the timetable on the website Pool Timetable at East End Pool | Better.  

Steeped in history, this Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of northern England’s turbulent past and where the city of Newcastle got its name.

Enjoy exploring the ancient passageways and chambers, discover the hidden stories of the Castle’s inhabitants over the centuries, and take a journey up the roof to see the most commanding views of the city. Please visit our website to find out more. Welcome to Newcastle Castle

Open 10am - 5pm daily

And remember, your entry ticket is valid for a whole year!

Wednesday 2nd July 

09:30-15;00

Marketing continues to be a popular subject with many employment opportunities available within this field. A huge part of the creative sector here in the North East, marketing agencies bring together specialists with different skills to deliver for clients giving staff the unique chance to work across many brands, products and projects. Join us as we visit two very different city centre businesses to experience what life is like working at a marketing agency. Lunch will be provided

The National Saturday Club, 10am - 1pm programme is FREE, has no exams and offers 13–16-year-olds a unique opportunity to build their skills, develop their confidence, and discover pathways to further study and future careers.     

All of our libraries are autism friendly. To do this we have:

• provided staff training

• created 'calm zone' areas with autism friendly furniture

• put up posters to promote that we are autism friendly

We have also introduced a quieter hour from 10am to 11am every Saturday on Level 3 of City Library. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer to help customers with autism and other additional needs.

Sessions are for children aged 11+ who have started secondary school. They are friendly and welcoming and include things like; 

• sports and games
• cookery 
• arts & crafts 
• project based work 
• socialising with friends

Please contact the project before attending. Your first session is free! 

Programme for Neurodivergent Young People aged 11-25

A peer support group for people who have recently found out they are neurodivergent, or are waiting for diagnosis. Referral only.

Referrals to Masquer-Aid should be made through the NHS Newcastle and Gateshead Children and Young People's Service (CYPS), who can be contacted by their website, telephone 0191 246 6913 or freephone 0800 652 2864.

A dedicated trampoline session for customers with special educational needs and disabilities. These sessions will not be available for the general public. Trampoline socks must be worn. 

Thursdays: 3:00pm-6:00pm

Tickets can be booked online https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/newcastle-trampoline-gym/trampoline-park or by contacting the centre directly.

Each paying ticket admits one carer free of charge.

Swimming is an essential life skill for everyone. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable and confident in the water.

We offer a variety of swimming lessons tailored for both adults and children, including those with:

Explore the science centre with fewer visitors, less noise, and enjoy relaxed performances in our planetarium and Science Theatre. Lighting and sound levels will be altered where possible to accommodate those with sensory needs. For example, hand-dryers in toilets will be turned off for the duration of the session.

Relaxed Sunday Sessions run from 10:00am - 12:00pm. You are welcome to stay after this time if you wish, but please note that our traditional programme, lighting, and sound levels will gradually resume from 12:00pm.

To support your visit you can:

Our FREE senior sessions are a safe space for young people aged between 11-16 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. 

Suitable for lads aged 10-12 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. 

Join us for inclusive sessions of dance, movement, and aerial at Dance City, held two Sundays per month. 

This group is inclusive and has just 10 places so that we can welcome all abilities and needs. Pre booking recommended and Under 5s are welcome but a parent/guardian must be present.

Each session costs £8.75 or £7 for Accessible Price (click here to learn more Pricing - Dance City)

To book, go to the relevant page and click 'Book Now':

A fun, family-friendly celebration!

Explore storytelling, language and world cultures.

Gather round for multi-lingual stories delivered in Spanish, Arabic and more.

Get creative with crafty activities that celebrate language.

Hear your favourite music in your mother language. 

You can also borrow books from our world language collection!

This is a free event. No booking needed.

Hospitality employs a large number of people in the city centre and wider region with secure and progressive employment available within the sector. We are inviting a cohort of 20 students to come and experience three very different hospitality venues to help increase understanding of what employment opportunities exist within this landscape. Lunch will be provided.

Suitable for students:

Join us for our second fantastic event for anyone aged 8+. 

Find out more about The Lighthouse Project - your new youth community centre in Byker. We are opening in in Spring 2025. 

• Have your say about what will go on there
• Find out how you can get involved and sign up 
• Take part in some fantastic activities
• Have some delicious food 
• And much more including free prizes! 

This event is split into two age groups.

Sunday Mornings 10am – 12 noon

This is a bookable session with a limited number of places available.  It is aimed at children and young people who prefer a quiet environment.  Use our normal facilities at the Tim Lamb Centre including the:

• soft play area

• sensory room

• trampoline hall

• outdoor play garden

• and more!

Children must be supervised at all times.

£4 per child / young person 

These sessions are open to families with a disabled child/young person (and siblings).  During these sessions, families can use our:

• soft play area

• sensory room

• trampoline hall

• outdoor play garden

• and more!

On a Wednesday Evening (term time), we run an arts and craft session ‘Get Crafty’ with a playworker leading the activity.