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We are an award-winning charity based in Newcastle. We work with local communities across the North East to improve their health, wellbeing and life outcomes.
Healthworks believes that everyone, regardless of the challenges they face- low income, unemployment or poor housing, should have the same opportunity to live in good health. Our aim is to support people facing these issues, to maintain and improve their health, wellbeing and life outcomes.
Family hub on a Wednesday evening 5:30 – 7pm, we provide a hot meal and arts, crafts and activities.
Children over 8 years can attend without an adult.
Children 5 years to 8 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
50p for children - no booking required
This group is for ages 8-13.
Open space for arts, crafts, sports, games, trips and discussions around life and faith.
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.

This is for ages 8-13.
Open space for games, crafts, trips and discussions around life and faith.
Family Club is an opportunity for you to spend some quality time together as a family in a warm and friendly space where you will strengthen your family’s relationships whilst doing fun, structured activities followed by a hot meal.
Family Club runs one day a week after school for 6 week’s. Children can attend with their whole family.
For more information email: responsivegroups@actionforchildren.org.uk or telephone Action for Children on 0191 272 4990
Tuesdays from 29th July 10:00am-12:00
@ Byker Sands Family Centre
And runs for 6 weeks
For children aged primary school age and above to attend with their parent/carer.
A fantastic new course to support young people and their parents to give them coping strategies to deal with life's stresses.
The Royal National Institute of Blind People is the UK's sight loss charity. They offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. They raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign for change to make our society more accessible for all. They want to change our world so there are no barriers to people with sight loss.
For ages 8 - 11 years. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
Little Magpies Football for 3 – 7 Year-Olds
Sessions:
3–5-year-olds — 9:00am-9:45am and 10:00am-10:45am
5-6-year-olds — 9:45am-10:30am
6-7-year-olds — 8:30am-9:15am and 9:30am-10:15am#
7-11-year-olds — 10:30am-11:15am
For ages 8 - 10 years
Each session contains a mixture of activities including,
- sports
- cooking
- arts and crafts
- challenging games.
Each session always has mixed ability activities. This is so that it suits the needs of the children and young people. We also work with local artists to add to activities for everyone to engage within.
We also offer free activities for children and young people to have a quieter calm space.
For ages 10 - 12 years
Each session contains a mixture of activities including:
- sports,
- cooking,
- arts and crafts,
- challenging games.
Each session always has mixed ability activities to suit the needs of the children and young people. We also work with local artists to provide more enriching activities for everyone to engage within.

Loads of helpful tips and advice for your child to get a better night's sleep.
We are running a free sleep workshop on Friday 29th August 10:00am-12:00 @ Byker Sands Family Centre and we would love you to join us.
All sessions are for parents and carers of children who live in Newcastle.
There is no creche available over the summer holidays and children are not able to attend.
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.
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:
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.
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!
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.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
The team can be reached via their Central Line: 07826 531575 (Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm)
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and live in Newcastle, we can offer you information and support.
Start for Life combines the Antenatal and Breastfeeding Support projects. We are a team of practitioners and volunteers working alongside midwives and health visitors to offer additional support to families in Newcastle.

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
All sessions are free of charge and there is no referral required or waiting list.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
All sessions are free of charge and there is no referral required or waiting list.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
All sessions are free of charge and there is no referral required or waiting list.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
All sessions are free of charge and there is no referral required or waiting list.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because: