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For Teenagers.
Our vision is that North Benwell will not be considered disadvantaged or deprived. We wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The young people of North Benwell will generate their own hope for the future and be the agents of their own destinies.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people in the street.
Weekly starting 16 January 2023 - All of the community welcome
FREE community activities, food and refreshments
Mash up Mondays (10am - 3.30pm)
10am Coffee morning (board games and more)
12pm Lunch
1pm - 2.30pm Arts & Crafts (all abilities)
12.30-3.30pm Drop in for support with benefits, health and getting back to work or volunteering
Time to Chat Tuesdays (10am - 1pm)
10am Refreshments & homemade scones, board games and more
Do you know gardening is good for your mental health?
It's a good excuse to get out of the house for some fresh air and gentle exercise!
Pick a task or an activity at our community allotment or sensory garden.
Spend a couple of hours at the allotment, working at your own pace.
Have a break and a cuppa in out sensory garden, watching the birds and wildlife.
Come rain or shine we are here in any weather. It's lovely to work in the polytunnel when it rains!
Dog training and obedience classes.
Bookings taken on line only through Ruff Diamonds web page.
Church Group - please contact for more information
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 play sports, DJ, drink hot chocolate, play with chalk, chat, create spaces to mark life’s big events, and generally enjoy the company of Byker and Walker’s young people.
Susan our community cook runs this friendly social cookery session where you can come along, cook with women from all over the world and eat together.
An online community group specifically for the LGBT+ community and allies. Hosts 'THE HUB' live on Pride Radio FM 89.2 and DAB.
Meets in central Newcastle Wednesday afternoons in a safe space and is open to anyone 15-25 years of age who identifies as Trans/non-binary.
Please phone or email for details.
Come and join us for coffee and chat. Meet other parents and find out more about what we do.
Riverside Community Health Project is running three new short courses, Food Allergies and Risks Level 2, International Cooking, Recipe for Success. As well as their Friday Woman’s Group.
See attached leaflets for more information on dates and times and how to attend.
This is a FREE service for children aged 5 and under going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism.
Trained autism practitioners will run sessions that aim to:
We will be running a new Strengthening Families Group starting end of September on Thursday evenings
First session will be 28th September 2023 at 5pm - 7pm at Byker Sands Family Hub.
This programme is for families with children aged 8-16.
Parents and young people work separately and together focussing on:
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
The Mums group currently meet every Thursday afternoon and has been running for 4 years now.
It is a relaxed space where young women can meet with or without their children. They can have a coffee and chat, share information and advice, support each other when life seems tough, which can help to reduce feelings of isolation. Importantly the group always manage to have a laugh together.
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.
We know being a parent can be difficult at times. So, the aim of this course is to provide down to earth, straight talking parenting advice, tips and tools to support you in your parenting role.
Topics covered are:
• Looking after yourself as a parent
• Why children behave the way they do
Advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-19
We can help with all kinds of things like...
- emotional health and wellbeing
- bullying
- sleep
- bedwetting
- nutrition
- keeping healthy and safe
Send a message and chat with a school nurse - Find @newcastleparentscarers at chathealth.nhs.uk
Appointments only. Please book via your health visitor or phone: 0191 282 3319
Appointments only. Please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.