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Family friendly inclusive project running on Saturday afternoons. Sessions are 1.30-2.30pm & 3.00-4.00pm.
We make the arts accessible to children with additional needs, their siblings, friends and neighbours. However, all families are welcome.
Come along and explore the Garden. Join with others to make nature inspired art using lots of materials. Explore sound, rhythm and movement. Explore the wildlife through bug hunting or pond dipping.
The Charity Patchwork was set up in order to help and educate young people between the ages of 8 and 25 years resident in the West End of Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding area. This includes those who are involved in the Criminal Justice System or at risk of becoming involved in the Criminal Justice System, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinion.
ACANE exists to support the settlement of asylum seekers and refugees from the African continent, who have been dispersed to the North East region and Tyneside, in particular, and to actively promote their integration with the host community so that they can lead full and active lives, and participate in and contribute to the community on an equal basis.
Afterschool club
Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football and art & Craft.
Age 16 years +
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.
These sessions mean that a young person can speak to workers as and when they feel the need of support or advice, or often when a crisis arises.
Please ring before attending.
For Teenagers.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people in the street.
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.
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 and share experiences. The monthly meet-ups alternate between in-person meetings and online meetings. Learn more on our website.
We believe in the importance of a support network of people who understand.
For dates and to book a place, please contact Louis: 07731 998677 or email: louis.browning@children-ne.org.uk
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.
During group clubs, there are opportunities to
- explore life and relationship issues
- practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment,
- building self esteem and confidence.
Please ring before attending.
A weekly session for young people to meet, chat and create through art, music and games.
Join us in a space where everyone is welcome. Activities are led by your interests. We offer a safe place to meet new people.
Refreshments and snacks are provided.
Young people can contact Children North East beforehand or just drop by. A consent form needs to be completed on arrival or can be sent out electronically.
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends!
Ages 13 to 19 years
Run by North Benwell Youth Project.
Our groups offer opportunities to
- explore life and relationship issues
- practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment
- build self esteem and confidence.
Please ring before attending.
For those children aged 7-18, from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
To refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
This is to support ages 16-25 year olds. For North Benwell Families only.
Staff are on hand to offer advice and guidance, help with C.V.’s, applying for online courses, applying to college, applying for benefits and settled status applications too. There are laptops and P.C.'s and printers available to use.
We can also support young people with housing issues, apostils, document identity, opening bank accounts, and navigating the universal credit system.
Please ring for an appointment before attending.
We work with children and young people age 8-25 offering group activity sessions based on their age, one to one support, detached work and offsite activities.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
Under 16s sessions and over 16s session.
Please ring 0191 273 3997 for dates and to book.
FREE community activities, food and refreshments. Come and join us and get involved in your local community.
Come and join in! We have a variety of fun activities including:
- Playing sports
- A DJ playing music
- Drink hot chocolate
- Play with chalk chat
- Create spaces to mark life’s big events and generally enjoy the company of Byker and Walker’s young people.
Come and join in!
We do a variety of activities including:
- play sports
- DJ
- play with chalk
- create spaces to mark life’s big events, and generally enjoy the company of Byker and Walker’s young people.
All drop-ins are open to young people aged 13 – 25 years old, with a variety of activities on each day, as well as free meals from Streetwise Bait Boxes
These drop ins include support and advice on sexual health and relationships.
For 13-19 year olds. A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.
Activities include
- sports,
- games,
- arts and crafts
- food prep, cooking and a chance to eat what you make
- advice and guidance on topics that regularly affect young people.
The team also offer one to one sessions to young people who need confidential support.
Come and sing with us! Our youth choir will provide a place of belonging. It is a family where young people can be educated on the rich heritage of gospel music. They can explore harmonies and learn to work together.
The Gaming Social is a weekly gaming drop in for young people to socialise and mix in a relaxed environment. This is free so anyone can attend. Gamers can play a huge range of consoles with friends.
We started our in-person Gaming Social in 2017. It is a way for people who love gaming to get together and socialise over something we are all passionate about. We have developed a collection of games and consoles.
These include
Curious Youth Music is a group for LGBTQIA+ musicians and aspiring producers aged 12-19. Curious Youth Music is a session for all to share your passion for music with fellow music fans.
Our Contemporary Dance Class is open to young people with learning disabilities who enjoy dance.
All you have to do is turn up! Led by a qualified contemporary dance practitioner.
Beginners contemporary is perfect for those wishing to attend a fun class. This class will leave you feeling energised, inspired and worked out!