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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 offer a range of outdoor and adventure activities including canoeing, paddle boarding, climbing, multisports, Duke of Edinburgh, coasteering, archery and loads more.
We accomodate school parties from year 2 upwards. Our activities and packages can be delivered on-site at your school or off-site, dependent on the activity. We have lots of options to choose from, with a huge variety of activities available. Our primary school options focus on skills such as resilience, problem solving, planning, and leadership.
We use a range of venues around the North East.
Newcastle United Foundation is an independent registered charity using the power of football to connect, motivate and inspire people in our region. Through community, education, health and wellbeing, and sports programmes delivered across Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside and Gateshead, we strive to improve physical and mental health, boost learning and career prospects and provide life-changing opportunities for everyone – no matter their goals in life.
Young people aged 10 - 25 (school year 6 upwards) meet new friends, develop self-confidence and create original plays that reflect their views and opinions in weekly sessions delivered by some of the most exciting theatre makers in the region.
Live Youth Theatre meet weekly throughout the school year, starting in late September. Over three exciting terms young people will develop their skills in stage craft, develop a new play to perform on the stage and explore scripts that have been produced and performed here at Live Theatre.
Northern Stage is a theatre in Newcastle City Centre, very close to Haymarket. You can enjoy plays, dance, comedy and musicals on all of our three stages.
We have family shows throughout the year and at Christmas we have two magical shows one for under 5s and one for over 5s.
Youth work sessions for young people aged 11-19 across several areas. Please look at the website for details.
Making a positive difference to the lives of young people.
NE Youth | Supporting Young People for Over 85 Years
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- We offer small group work and activities
- Parents/carers are welcome to have a pre-visit and to discuss individual needs prior to the activities
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.
Our regular Family friendly session take place every Friday from 3-4pm. At this event you can take part in free creative tasks and activities designed for all ages in a welcoming, quiet and safe space.
A running group for everyone, meeting in the Northeast.
Meet every Wednesday evening at 7pm at Gosforth
Swimming Pool, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle. NE3 3HD.
Check the website for full details.
An LGBTQ+ arts group for 14-21 year olds who are creative.
Opportunity to create music, visual art, writing and performances.
The Customs House, South Shields on Wednesdays 6-8pm.
Contact for more information
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.
For young people aged 15-25 with additional needs. There is lots of arts and crafts and other activities.
For more information phone 0191 264 1959
A small charge applies.
To improve the emotional, heath and wellbeing through use of creative activities to build self-confidence and self-esteem. Providing strategies that women can use to improve their own emotional wellbeing.
For more information please call: 0191 211 5773
All sessions are being held at Gosforth Library from 6-8pm and run by Newcastle City Learning.
20 September - Come and Sing that Swing!
No need to read music or have singing experience - just come and have fun - all you need to bring is enthusiasm!
27 September - A taste of Sculpture
Monday, 11.30am - 12.30pm: Badminton
Tuesday, 3pm - 4pm: Rooftop pitch football
Wednesday, 2.15pm - 2.45pm: Studio cycling
Thursday, 11.30am - 12.30pm: Badminton
Friday, 3pm - 4pm Rooftop pitch football
To Book: Visit nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
'What's On - Multi-Sports Sessions'
Weekly drop in every Wednesday 09.30 - 11.00.am
Try craft activities, make new friends, have a say in your local community and so much more!
For adults
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.
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
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
Help available to stop smoking in pregnancy
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!
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