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We are at the heart of Blakelaw’s community, where football, friendship, and getting fit, happens in first-class facilities.
Please contact us for more details.
28th July, 29th July and 31st July,
1st Aug, 4th Aug, 5th Aug, 7th Aug, 8th Aug, 11th Aug, 12th Aug, 14th Aug, 15th Aug, 18th Aug, 19th Aug, 21st and 22nd August 2025
Time: 10am - 3pm,
The sessions will include a variety of sports and activities with the children from Football, Rugby, Tennis to coloring and crafts. Lunch will be provided.
To book - call 0191 300 3224
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:


St Vincent’s Centre, Newcastle is a community support project run by the St Vincent de Paul Society. It is a community hub which offers Vinnies drop-in each Tuesday, a free 3 course lunch for local guests, with wrap-around services including free haircuts, health checks, and welfare advice. Every Thursday there is a Cost-of-Living Market, and daily Vinnies Community Pantry offers a selection of groceries at reduced prices. St Vincent’s is also home to the Justice & peace Refugee project, supporting people seeking sanctuary in the city.

21st July, 28th July, 4th August, 11th August, 18th August 2025
Holy Spirit U8's (5 - 7 years) : 11:00am - 1:00pm
Holy Spirit O8's (8 - 12 years) : 1:30pm - 3:30pm
We’ve got a brilliant summer planned in Holy Spirit Church.
It’s free, fun, and full of energy. Your child can: •Play games with other children • Get creative with crafts and messy play • Try sports and outdoor fun • Enjoy a tasty, healthy meal.
We create a safe and friendly space. Staff are warm, welcoming, and experienced.


24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August 2025
URC Juniors (5-12 years): 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Looking for fun, free activities this summer? Our Junior sessions are perfect for ages 5–12. Every day is packed with things to enjoy! Here’s what your child can look forward to: • Sports, games, and outdoor play • Arts, crafts, and creative fun • Music, dancing, and drama • A free, healthy meal every day.
We create a safe and friendly space. Children can make friends, try new things, and have fun.


Monday to Thursday 10am-2pm
Stepney Bank Stables is a charity providing opportunities for young people aged 8 to 18 to learn all about how to communicate with and care for horses. Through that they develop key skills including teamwork, perseverance, confidence and responsibility. Please email for a form to book.


21st July, 28th July, 4th August, 11th August, 18th August 2025
Throckley Under 8's (5 - 7 years): 11.00am - 1:00pm
Throckley Over 8's (8 - 11 years): 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Throckley Inters (11 - 16 years): 4pm - 6pm
Looking for something fun for your child this summer?


24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August 2025
CLAREWOOD GIRLS (11 - 16 years): 5pm - 7pm


23rd July, 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August - 3.15pm - 5.15pm
Looking for something active and creative? Join us in Blakelaw for free summer fun. It’s open to anyone aged 8 and over! Here’s what’s on: Football, dodgeball, and team games. Sports challenges and outdoor fun, Arts, crafts, and creative sessions. A healthy, tasty meal every day. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Try new things, make friends, and have fun.


Looking for support to get into paid employment?
Looking for real hands-on work experience and more career opportunities?
Motivated to get work experience to find a paid job?
NHS England Choices College is a national specialist college. We provide employment support for young adults aged 16-24 with learning disabilities/difficulties and/or Autism.
Our person-centred approach ensures support is tailored to meet each learner’s needs. Placements are found based on the learners' skills and interests.

Mon - Thurs: 21st -24th July. 28th -31st July. 4th -7th August. 11th-14th August
10am -2pm
The programme is designed for children in receipt of benefit related free school meals (FSM) and is part of Street Games' HAF programme which is their implementation of the Holiday Activities and Food programme funded by the DfE.


Professional and Amateur Boxing Gym in Newcastle. We cater for beginners & experienced boxers, of all ages and fitness
8-11 years old: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5pm.
12 years and over: Monday, Wednesday Friday 6pm
12 years & over: Tuesday and Thursday 5pm
£3 a session
The following sessions are free,
Tuesday and Thursday
Multi sports holiday club including Centre functional movements, dodge ball, football, tag games plus many more.
Contact Rhys rhys@allstarsport.co.uk for further information
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Monday 21 July, Tuesday 22 July
Monday 28 July, Tuesday 29 July
Monday 4 August, Tuesday 5 August
Monday 11 August, Tuesday 12 August
9.45-1pm daily
Multi-Sport holiday club with additional enrichment workshops of sports leader, healthy eating, hydration and nutrition.
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:


Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun
A range of activities will be on offer these will include cooking, physical activities, enrichment activities such as arts & crafts and fun, engaging ways to learn about food and nutrition.
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
- We have a quiet/calm space for young people to chill out in.
- Activities can be adapted if needed
- We can offer peer support if required
- Parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs.
Session times: Wednesday 30th July, 6th, 13th and 20th August. 2-5pm
Come along to our CHEFF family sessions where you will enjoy cooking, sports, arts & crafts and nutritional games.
To book: Booking essential. Go to our Facebook/Instagram page and click the link to book.
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:


Come along to our CHEFF family sessions where you will enjoy cooking, sports, arts & crafts and nutritional games.
Thursday 31st July, 7th, 14th & 21st August. 2-5pm
Booking essential. Go to our Facebook/Instagram page and click the link to book
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:


Football club offering free multi sport activities over the holidays
Usually we run a football club which takes pride in offering football for all regardless of ability, gender, religion.
Come and join us for fun creative sessions that include dance and drama, crafts and games and much more.
Wednesday 23rd, 30th July and 6th, 13th August at Benfield School, Benfield Road. NE6 4NU.
Thursdays 24th, 31st July and 7th, 14th August at Byker Sands Family Hub, 19 Raby Cross. NE6 2FF


Sessions are for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in 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!
Hi! Do you have children aged 7-16 who are eligible for Free School Meals? At Denton Youth & Community Project we have FREE activities and healthy meals this Summer Holidays. We have a variety of activities to suit all needs and abilities from cinema trips to surfing. Get in touch via email (sara@dycp.org.uk) to get more info on our activities and how to book. See you soon :)
22nd July Cinema Trip (Times TBC)
23rd July Raft Building (12-4pm)
24th July Alnwick Lilidorei (12-4pm)


Monday 4 August - Thursday 7 August 2025
Monday 11 August - Thursday 14 August 2025
Monday 18 August - Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 10am to 2:30pm


21st July to 27th August 2025 10am-3pm
Summer fun activities in FAR for children and young people, a range of in house and days away for children and young people.
To book: please email or book via sovial media
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:


CIC providing support to young people at risk of criminal exploitation (ages 14-25)
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Cricket club for adults and juniors from 7+ years old.
We are a warm and welcoming club who are always looking for new members. We provide two Saturday XI's playing in the Northumberland and Tyneside Cricket League. Our 3rd XI play midweek cricket in the Northumberland League C Division and we also boast one midweek team in the North East Mid-Week Cricket League.