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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.
This is an open access session that runs twice a week for young people aged 11-16 to come, have a cup of tea, make new friends and have a safe space to be themselves. This session has been funded this year through BBC Children in Need. Young people get involved with a range of different activities including team building, cooking, sports, arts and crafts as well as issue-based workshops, social action projects which involve the community and youth voice.
Free family sessions for Benwell and Scotswood Residents
For children aged 0-7 and their parents/carers.
Wednesdays 10am – 12pm at Hodgkin Park
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Elswick community leisure centre is a community-led, not-for-profit centre for fitness, health and fun, which houses a public gym, swimming pool, space for community events, meetings and fitness classes.
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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!
Reimagine cricket with our all-weather backyard cricket events or BYC. Play casual cricket all year round with us and test yourselves against the best. Be an old pro or a beginner taking baby steps into the game, play cricket as it is meant to be.
Holiday provision only
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Our dance sessions are for children ages 5-12 years old. The sessions are a mix of dance and fitness styles including Street Dance, general dance, Zumba, and much more.
Come and join us at Newcastle Trampoline Park for a free bounce during the summer holidays. Free drink and snack included.
Dates and times for the sessions are as follows;
Family dates and times:
The service supports young people living in Newcastle, through a range of projects offering holistic support, information and advice. All interventions are delivered with the Barnardo’s Trauma Informed practice. Projects include: The Independence Project: Young People aged 12-18 years. 1:1 support, for up to 6months. Support offered at early help level, around emotional wellbeing through a social prescribing model. |
All Valued are accessible films about tackling hate, extremism and radicalisation. The films feature:
- stories and advice from people in our community
- a rap about checking your values
- pause and reflect activities to help people talk through some of the issues presented in the film
The films were produced as part of The Twisting Ducks Building A Stronger Britain Together project, funded by the Home Office
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.
The Boloh helpline can provide advice, guidance and signposting support to partners/carers who are unsure about what to do if their child has a chest infection. We can provide information about:
Coffee Mornings/event for Newcastle Parent/Carers of children and young people with additional needs:
Would you like to find out about what support is available in Newcastle and chat with other parents too?
It is easy to feel alone when caring for a child with additional needs. Come along and meet with other carers who understand.
Quadrant main focus is to work with children and young people most in need and hard to reach including those with disabilities or additional needs.
Our provision over the years has seen us work within educational settings offering after school clubs, holiday clubs, mentoring and personal development programs.
We have also developed our first SEN exclusive drop-in club for young people.
Food bank open every Monday and Wednesday morning 9am to 12pm.
Anyone wishing to attend please provide proof of ID and income.
For further details or information please contact Galafield Centre 0191 277 7800
Newcastle West End Foodbank on 0191 275 3019
Please bring your own bags.
Free cookery and crafts for adults with learning disabilities
Cornerstone is a project set up by local churches in Benwell. Everyone is welcome.
Cornerstone is a designated Safe Place for people with learning disabilities.
Culture Exchange is a culturally diverse group which meets every Friday.
Let's Chat!
We can help 11-19 year olds with all kinds of things like...
- anxiety
- self-harm
- relationships
- low mood
- bullying
- exam stress
Send a message and chat with a school nurse. Find @newcastleschoolnurses at chathealth.nhs.uk
Appointments only. Please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
Please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
By appointment only
Support sessions around starting solids and toileting.
Booking required. Book via Health Visitor team - 0191 282 3319.
What is the Pop Up Pantry?
A Pop up Pantry is a mobile shop that will give anyone access to a high quality food and household goods at a reduced cost.
We aim to save our members 50% or more on the items they buy from the Pop Up Pantry compared to normal prices.
We also aim to provide other activities such as children & family events, cookery classes, budgeting advice, and more.
How do I shop at the Pop Up Pantry?
1. You pay £2.00 to become a member
2. You get issued with a card to put points on
Outdoor charity shop offering second hand clothes, toys and homeware