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For ages 12 - 14 years. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
Game on is a mixture of STEM, HADO and Gaming and is open to those aged between 8 and 13 years old.
The range of STEM related activities at our Nucastle facility aim to develop
- problem solving skills
- logical thinking skills
Activities include
- robots
- Lego Spike prime building
- engineering
- competitions
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!
Are you a creative builder? Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
No need to book, all materials are provided. Suitable for ages 4+.
Children must be supervised by a parent or carer.
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 aged 11 - 16 years 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.
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.
Gosforth Civic Theatre is an arts venue, café and community hub in Gosforth, and is home to, and run by, Liberdade Community Development Trust.
We opened Gosforth Civic Theatre in 2016, and in 2019 we hosted more than 900 events and activities, and invited over 50,000 people through our doors. In the words of Ozzy, one of our founding members, we opened the theatre because;
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!
Thursday 23rd October 2025 09:15am - 12:00pm
173 spaces
Bringing together 4 successful North East based entrepreneurs, students will hear the personal business journeys of the speakers as they delve into successes, failures and how they went about creating their own businesses. Confirmed speakers include Jane Meynell, Founder of Olive & Bean and Steve Rawlingson, CEO of the Samuel Knight Group with operations in the UK and USA, with additional speakers to be confirmed.
Suitable for students:
Throughout our camps, the children will get the opportunity to take part in lots of different activities ranging from a variety of arts and crafts to dance and fitness as well as board games, and sports games. The days are open to boys and girls from Yr3 - Yr6, the camps are FREE for FSM children and include a hot, nutritious meal and snacks throughout the day. Contact us by email at fitliz.finance@gmail.com to book
21 - 24 July & 28 -31 July 10:00 - 14:00
This is a warm, kind, caring place to be because:
The National Saturday Club, 10am - 1pm programme is FREE and has no exams. It 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:
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provided staff training
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created 'calm zone' areas with autism friendly furniture
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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!
Tuesday 30th September 2025 10:00am - 13:00am
40 spaces. KS3 & KS4
Linking the curriculum to careers, we have secured a visit to Northumberland National Parks Headquarters at The Sill to help improve and enlighten students with the practical application of geography within an employment and natural landscape.
Suitable for students:
Friday 23rd January 2026 - 09:30am - 11:00am
20 spaces - KS4 & 5
Suitable for students:
Are you a creative builder? Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
No need to book, all materials are provided. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.
Are you a creative builder? Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
No need to book, all materials are provided. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.
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.
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