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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:
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soft play area
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sensory room
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trampoline hall
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outdoor play garden
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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:
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soft play area
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sensory room
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trampoline hall
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outdoor play garden
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and more!
On a Wednesday Evening (term time), we run an arts and craft session ‘Get Crafty’ with a playworker leading the activity.

Thursdays 4.30-6.30pm (term-time only)
Tim Lamb Children's Centre
This is a supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13-17 years. Activities will focus on social relationships and friendship building. Teenagers are closely supervised and supported by caring and experienced playworkers.
Pre-registration and advance booking is essential.

Tuesday 4.30-6.30pm (term-time only).
Tim Lamb Children's Centre
This group is a supervised youth club for children aged 8-14 years. Activities include:
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arts and crafts
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cookery
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games
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and more
All children are closely supervised and supported by caring and experienced playworkers.
Pre-registration and advance booking for our All In club is essential.

Saturday 10am-1pm (term-time only).
Tim Lamb Children's Centre
This group is aimed at children 5 –13 years old. Enjoy structured activities including arts and crafts, games, and more
All children are closely supervised and supported by caring and experienced playworkers.
Pre-registration and advance booking for our All In club is essential.

This group is especially for the siblings of disabled children/ young people. It gives the perfect opportunity to come together for fun and friendship.
The sessions are fully staffed. There are a range of activities both within the Tim Lamb Centre and out in the wider community.
Our sibling group outings have included Click n Climb, Ice Skating, Tynemouth Adventure Golf and The Arcade Warehouse.
For more information about our sibling group please email info@pathways4all.co.uk or call the office on 0191 266 5233.

An evening social for people living with MS and their family and friends. Takes place at Great Park Community Centre on the last Friday of each month. We aim to provide a safe environment where everyone can chat openly, learn more about MS, make new friends and, most importantly, have fun! Tea and coffee will be available throughout each session but at times we may ask for donations.

We have been working with the LTA to offer inclusive opportunities for tennis within the club. Our coaches have been on some additional training, and we are pleased to offer a course of SEN tennis sessions for ages 8 - 18.
When it comes to tennis, a learning disability includes conditions such as Down’s Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
We understand that each person’s learning disability has different symptoms and characteristics, so our expert coaches will tailor each session to suit their client’s needs.

Relaxed screenings are for children and young people with autism. They are sensory friendly with reduced sound, dimmed lighting, and no adverts or trailers. It is okay for guests to move around and make noise during the film.
Autism friendly screenings are offered by most cinemas. For more information about the these screenings, the cinemas, and how to book, please click on the links below:

Tovertafel: Magic Table is a fun interactive activity for children and young people. Different items or objects are projected onto the table. Users can move their arms and hands to interact with the projection. Scatter leaves and knock a football around on the magic table!
This is an activity for everyone but is often enjoyed by children with autism and learning difficulties.
The magic table is on Level 3 at City Library and free to use but must be booked in advance.

This is an inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. There is a focus on having fun in a safe environment. Activities will be related to independent living, life skills and personal relationships.
£3 per person
8-13 Yrs | 5-6PM
14+ Yrs | 6-7.30PM
No need to pre-book. Just pay at reception.

Free, confidential, impartial advice from our friendly teams for 13 - 25 year olds. We offer a safe space where you can ask questions about sexual health, relationships or just have a chat!
Second Wednesday of the month
Free, confidential, impartial advice from our friendly teams for 13 - 25 year olds. We offer a safe space where you can ask questions about sexual health, relationships or just have a chat!
First Wednesday of the month
We have a community street cricket session which runs every Monday from 4pm - 6pm. This is open to age 8 -15 year olds.
These sessions run throughout the school holidays and in term time.
Please contact Calum Bickerton on 0797 912 1321 for more details.
These football sessions are for children and young people with special needs. They help you learn football, get fit, and feel good. The sessions are friendly and supportive, so everyone can join in and have fun.
There are many types of football sessions in Newcastle. They are for people with different needs like:


Home Education Days have been designed for home educated children to benefit from our curriculum-linked workshops, which reflect current and relevant STEM themes and topics.
Children experience working like scientists in a lab setting which they would not have access to at home. Families can also explore the science centre at leisure rather than having a ‘school style’ schedule to follow.
Each session has a different theme, so workshops will change each time you visit. Keep scrolling for details of upcoming sessions.
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities. A welcoming and friendly session for children to engage in activities, or have space to do their own thing.
All needs & abilities are catered for. Siblings are welcome too. For children and young people 8-19 year olds.
Each session costs £3
To book, click here: What’s On – Smile Through Sport
For more information, please call or email.

Fun sport and friendly boccia session for SEND/disabled children and adults. Our boccia session is suitable for beginners to experienced players. A great opportunity to learn the game, improve your skills as well as meeting new people and socialise.
Each session costs £3
To book click here: What’s On – Smile Through Sport
For more information, please call or email.

Who are Pride Space?
Pride Space is facilitated by Pride Action North, and Space to Grow (The Children’s Society) and is an LGBT+ young person led space, for children aged 8 - 16. The group aims to support LGBT young people to gain sense of community, combat social isolation, and support their wellbeing.
Free family cricket sessions.
For families with children aged 5 to 12 years.
- Easy to learn
- Easy to play
- Soft balls and bats
Useful Vision is a service for visually impaired children around the North East. We provide positive opportunities and jam-packed events. Our support for children and families helps them to flourish.
Our activities and services can help children learn new skills and make new friends – reducing social isolation through increased confidence and self-esteem.
You can register your child for support from Useful Vision and to be able to attend events.


The Chronicle Sunshine Fund is a local North East charity. We provide specialist and adapted equipment to children aged 0-19 living with disabilities, additional needs, chronic and terminal illness.
We can help you get equipment that is not available from Newcastle City Council or the NHS. It can make a big different to the daily life of your child, as well as your family.
You can learn more about applying for equipment by visiting this page.

Contact is the UK charity for families with disabled children. They support families, bring families together and help families take action for others. They give support through:

Beauty and the Beast
A stolen rose spells bad news for our heroine Belle in this enchantingly wicked tale as old as time. Can she break the fiendish fairy's curse before it’s too late?
Let us whisk you away the French countryside this festive season as our stage comes alive with music, mayhem and a wonderfully quirky cast who'll have the whole family in stitches.
