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A group for current volunteers and anyone else who is interested in becoming a Barnardo's volunteer.
A varied programme of speakers and practical activities or just come along for a cuppa and a chat.
Please ring Pam on (0191) 275 9639 to check that the group is running before travelling.
Parents on the Ball is a 10 week programme running in partnership with Action for Children and the Falcons Community Foundation.
The aim of the course is to promote healthy life choices families and to help them gain confidence in their parenting role in a fun and interactive way. They will gain some knowledge around parenting and take part in some physical activities and games that they can share at home with their children.
A quiet room for you and your child to relax with various sensory items. Booking is required.
To book your 1 hour session please phone or email.
There are a limited number of spaces on the below dates, so please contact Jo to book a place, indicating your preferred date - jo.briley@children-ne.org.uk
Free Every Tuesday for the first 4 weeks. 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 23rd July
Tuesday 30th July
Tuesday 6th August
Tuesday 13th August
Food Provided
Contact for more information via: dwayne.murray@hattrickprject or HAT-TRICK OFFICe - 01912424891
Calling families, parents, carers, children (under 11) this is for you!
The Turf @ St John's is a community facility run by St John's Primary School.
Between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm the Turf is often used by the school, however external bookings may be available for the pitch and the indoor hall & activity area. From 5pm to 9.30pm every weekday and all across the weekend a variety of sessions take place or the turf is available for private hire at extremely competitive prices
Our pitch is ideal for junior football training & 7 v 7 matches, and adult social games with friends or colleagues.
Free family sessions for Benwell and Scotswood Residents
For children aged 0-7 and their parents/carers.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- we offer peer support through buddy/mentoring,
- we offer small group work and activities,
- parents/carers are welcome to have a pre-visit and to discuss individual needs prior to the activities,
- we are an outside provision so there is always space away from others to chill out in.
Unfortunately the bowling alley is currently closed for refurbishment.
Come and join us at Gorilla bowl in Eldon Square for a free game of bowling! All participants will receive a free soft drink or hot drink and a snack.
Available to redeem any day Monday to Friday within the school holidays!
Fully Booked
Our multi sport is running:
Every Monday-Thursday 9-3pm in the holidays apart from Monday 29th August (Bank Holiday)
The activities we offer are:
basketball, tennis, cricket, football, dodgeball, handball, archery, Christmas crafts, cookie decorating and many more activities.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Monday 22nd July - Friday 26th July
Monday 29th July - Friday 2nd August
Monday 5th August - Friday 9th August
Session times - From 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
We offer a range of personal and social development activities. Our activities are user led, if you tell us you want to do something we will aim to make it happen.
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ARE YOU AGED 8-15? IF SO, WE HAVE A PROGRAMME JUST FOR YOU!
Come and join us at Elswick Community Leisure Centre for Newcastle’s Best Summer Ever 2024 camps this Summer holidays (multi games and swimming
with lunch provided) this is all FREE to you aged 8-15 years.
Come and join us at East End Pool for our Kids activity days this summer (Aqua splash and slides with lunch provided) and better still, this is all FREE.
Age 5-16 (All children must be accompanied by an adult)
Dates and times for these sessions are as follows;
GALA JUNIORS (5-11 YEARS) 11am-1pm
Friday 26th July
Friday 2nd August
Friday 9th August
Friday 16th August
Friday 23rd August
Friday 30th August
GALA INTERS (11 - 16 YEARS) 1.30-3:30pm
Friday 26th July
Friday 2nd August
Friday 9th August
Friday 16th August
Friday 23rd August
Friday 30th August
GALA GIRLS (11-16 YEARS) 4:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 24th July
Wednesday 31st July
Free open access for young people. Snack or Meal will be provided at every session.
Games and challenges, arts and crafts. All crafts that young people make can be taken home.
Tuesday 23rd July
Tuesday 30th July
Tuesday 6th August
Tuesday 13th August
Tuesday 20th August
Tuesday 27th August
3:30pm - 5:30pm
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Monday 19th August - Thursday 22nd August
11am-3pm
A wide range of sports and activities including - basketball, football, dodgeball, gymnastics, fencing, archery as well as a wide range of enrichment activities and arts & crafts
Children will be provided with a hot meal. This will differ each day e.g. pasta, sandwiches and jacket potatoes with toppings.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
We would host sessions in the Newcastle United Foundation Centre with cricket, painting and more! The young people can play and learn with other primary school children.
This will run 3 January to 6 January from 2 - 6pm.
You can book the sessions by calling 07880861879.
The children would have food and fruits and could take their paintings home. Santa would visit one day of the camp and play cricket with them!
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
July 22nd to August 29th 10am - 3pm.
The Turf @ St John's is based within St John's Primary School.
Daily activities include sport, games and crafts. You can attend all day or drop in as you want.
A hot meal and snacks will be available daily. Any left over food will be available to take home.
The vast majority of staff working at The Turf also have a role within school. All of the staff who work in the facility have the same training as those based in school.
Football session at West Denton GLL. 4-6pm – Arrive around 3.50 onwards.
Tuesday 23rd July, 30th July, 6th August and 13th August 2024
Ages 12-16 years
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Opening times:
Monday 29th July, Tuesday 30th July, Wednesday 31st July, Thursday 1st August
Monday 5th August , Tuesday 6th August, Wednesday 7th August, Thursday 8th August
Sessions will run :
Mon 5 to Thurs 8 August, Mon 12 to Thurs 15 August, Tues 27 to Fri 30 August from 10am to 2pm
Sports camp with various activities including football, dodgeball, basketball, dance, mini trampoline, gymnastics. Plus arts and crafts, cooking skills and forest school!
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Monday 22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August
Indoor Sports 10:30am-11:30am
Inflatables 2pm - 3pm
Inflatables 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Monday 19th August
Messy Play 12pm - 1pm
Summer HAF @ NUCASTLE 10 – 2pm for 8 to 11 years
Week 1: Monday 22nd July - Thursday 25th July
Week 3: Monday 5th August – Thursday 8th August
Week 5: Monday 19th August – Thursday 22nd August
Summer HAF @ NUCASTLE 3 - 5pm for 12 – 14 Football & Gaming
Week 6: Tuesday 26th August – Friday 29th August
Free activities for all through the holidays, book on 0191 261 6027. Free child and adult meals provided at every activity.
Bouncy Castle fun day with entertainer (2pm onwards on the following dates)
Wednesday's: 24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August
Fancy dress and games day. Monday 29th July (1pm - 5pm)