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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
The Decider Skills course looks at ‘big emotions’ and how to deal with them.
It helps children, young people and adults learn to recognize these ‘big emotions’ and gives them ways to manage these thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a positive way.
The course is FREE
On Line via Teams and Face to Face
For further details please email responsivegroups@actionforchildren.org.uk or telephone 0191 272 4990
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.

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:
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.
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:
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:


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.

N.E.S.T
For 5-11 year olds. Fun activities - arts and crafts, dance, sing and make new friends.
For more information please ring.
We believe the big screen experience should be accessible to everyone. We aim to make a warm, inviting space for all to discover the joy of cinema. Our relaxed screenings are open to all, but are particularly mindful of neurodiverse audiences.
All screenings will feature:
