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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.
Learn to detox your body, de -stress your mind and revitalise your spirit. Lishi Taichi's friendly instructors offer you ancient Chinese Taoist exercises to get fit, find inner peace and relaxation in the modern world.Learn this ancient Chinese Taoist system of moving meditation and develop a calm mind and enlivened spirt. Come with us on a journey to discover how to lead a stress free life.
Join our volunteer-led cake decorating group and practice a variety of cake decorating and sugar craft techniques, including piping, flower making and modelling using edible materials.
To book: contact Emma on 0191 2260754 or email emma@riversidechp.org.uk
We are a registered accredited training provider with One Awards.
This project is funded by European Structural & Investment Funds. Eligibility criteria applies – Please enquire within.
We don’t run workshops or courses during school holidays, so please take this into account when planning your attendance.
Accessing Zoom – In order to join virtual workshops, you will need to create a free Zoom account. We will email you with the login details prior to the meeting.
Booking is required
Projects4change addresses the needs, voice and rights of young people. We work within communities and in partnership with others to create youth work projects which help young people develop and flourish into adulthood. For children 11+
Open Access Toastie Club
Betty’s Hut and Garden
Practical cooking sessions; cooking on a budget, cooking from scratch and different types of cooking methods
Booking required
Learn how to film and appear in your own YouTube channel.
To enrol, please ring or email.
Painting with watercolour and upcycling.
For more info or to book a place, contact Andrea.
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.
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.
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 more information phone 0191 264 1959
A small charge applies.
The Women’s Art Group is a friendly space for women who would like to:
• learn new skills
• develop their confidence
• meet other women in the community
• make friends
We are interested in all sorts of art. During school holidays we run family activity sessions.
The group is run by artist Louise Underwood and family practitioner Christina Richardson on behalf of New Writing North and Action for
Children.
This is a closed group for women. Referral required. Please email or phone for further details.
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
Run by Newcastle City Learning. For more information please contact: 0191 277 3520
Various times
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
Starting March 2023
This Early Years Educator course will provide you with the skills and knowledge of a child's health and early development required to work with children from birth to 5 years.
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
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